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PINF is the first charity in the UK that exists to support high-quality journalism. We exist at the cutting edge of charity law and need an experienced charity professional to make sure we do things properly.
As Head of Operations & Governance, you will be responsible for overseeing the back-office operations of the charity. You will be a key point of contact for the team and support the Executive Director to ensure smooth, efficient and compliant operations.
You will be a senior member of the team, responsible for ensuring that PINF operates within its legal and regulatory framework, including in relation to charity, corporate, tax, employment and data protection regulations. The role involves liaising with the Chair, Board of Trustees, Executive Director, legal advisors and regulators to support best practice in financial management, governance, risk management and compliance.
Duties and responsibilities
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Financial Management
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Ensure consistent delivery and quality of finance operations, including transactions processing, which will involve managing a bookkeeping service.
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Prepare and monitor annual budgets, management accounts and project budgets.
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Lead on the financial aspects of fundraising, contract management, and funder reporting. Including managing restricted and unrestricted funding.
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Oversee the process of preparing statutory accounts, including liaising with accountants and auditors.
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Maintain internal controls and policies to protect assets, prevent fraud, and ensure business continuity.
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Participate in the Finance & Fundraising Committee and support the Treasurer to plan and deliver meetings.
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Prepare financial reports for board meetings and engage in board discussions.
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Governance
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Manage our annual governance cycle, working closely with the Chair, Treasurer and Executive Director to ensure legal compliance and to plan and prepare for Board meetings including taking appropriate minutes.
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Manage the organisational risk framework including identifying emerging risks and working with the Executive Director to mitigate them.
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Companies House and Charity Commission filings.
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Develop and maintain a suite of policy to ensure PINF meets its obligations as a charity and an employer.
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Play an active part in board discussion to support good decision making.
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HR
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Manage HR across the organisation; ensuring all HR processes and policies are fit for purpose, up to date and adhere to law, and are understood and implemented across the organisation.
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Manage recruitment processes for all staff.
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Manage the annual leave tracker.
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Operations and administration
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Ensure the smooth running of the organisation by leading operational planning and monitoring progress.
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Lead on relationships and contracts with external suppliers and contractors.
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Ensure PINF has appropriate insurance cover.
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Occasional support with charitable activities (meetings, events, publications, etc.)
Requirements
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A professional qualification in finance, management, law, or a related field and at least five years’ experience relevant to this role.
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Deep understanding of good governance and best practice in the charity sector.
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Understanding of relevant laws relating to employment, data protection and running a charity.
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Sympathy to the aims and objectives of PINF.
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Full professional proficiency in English.
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Right to work in the UK.
Skills and attributes
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Experience of managing charity finances and budgets (Essential). A related finance or accountancy qualification would be desirable.
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Experience of managing operations in a comparable charity or business, with both strategic and day-to-day operational responsibilities.
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Developing HR processes and policies and taking the lead in implementing these across an organisation.
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Developing processes and procedures and making improvements for efficiency and impact.
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Experience of working closely with trustees, non-executives or senior leadership teams.
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Strong oral and written communications skills, including having the confidence to use your expertise to provide feedback and constructive challenge to senior leaders.
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Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work remotely and independently and to collaborate with others.
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Enjoy being the key point of contact and support in a small, remote team.
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Ability to stay on top of your workload by using relevant software (including Microsoft Office and finance software such as Xero), keeping accurate and up-to-date records, and prioritising between competing tasks.
Please apply using Charity Job. Once you click apply you will be prompted to upload your CV and answer an application question in up to 5000 characters: What do you see as the main challenges facing PINF as a small but ambitious charity, and how will you use your experience to address them as Head of Operations & Governance?
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Centre for Mental Health is an established independent mental health research charity which for forty years has taken the lead in challenging policies, systems and society, so that everyone can have better mental health.
You will lead a team developing mental health research, economic analysis and policy ideas, as we equip services and decision makers to meet people’s needs and reduce mental health disparities.
Join us in our work driving forward sustainable policy change, tackling inequalities and working tirelessly for social justice and good mental health for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Tile: Operations and Office Administrator
Reporting To: Fundraising and Operations Manager & Health & Safety Officer
Days & Hours: Monday to Friday. Full-time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Depending on experience. This will be discussed with the shortlisted candidates.
Additional Benefits:
- An additional week of holiday (vs national entitlement)
- Four discretionary days of holiday over the Christmas period when the office is closed
- Discretionary Christmas bonus
- Discretionary paid compassionate leave
- Discretionary Occupational Sick Pay
- Discretionary paid time-off for dependents
- Discretionary paid time-off for public duties
- Discretionary additional bank holidays (if any announced by the government)
- Flexible working
- Training
- Long Service Awards
- Private Healthcare Scheme
- Death in Service Benefit
- Pension enrolment (optional)
- Invitation to Charity conferences and webinars
Job purpose
The Operations and Office Administrator will provide wide-ranging administrative & operational support to ensure an efficient office environment, contributing directly to the delivery of the international Missionary Society of St Columban’s mission priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Office Operations: Ensure the smooth running of the office through the management and coordination of IT systems, office supplies, post, telephone/internet, document filing and retention, and oversight of maintenance and improvements to equipment and the working environment.
PA & Administration: Provide IT and administration support to the Regional Director, the Fundraising and Operations Manager, Regional Council, the Board of Trustees, Mission Appeals Team and the community living at St Columban’s House; including minute-taking, arranging meetings, drafting and sending correspondence, database administration, preparation of reports, and booking travel and appointments.
Venue Hire & Events Administration: Coordinate room and grounds hire at St Columban’s – handling enquiries and bookings, diary management, health & safety compliance, preparing the venue, maintaining and improving the facilities, advertising – and assist with the planning and administration of events organised by the Charity.
Reception: Host visitors and handle enquiries by telephone and email; including deliveries/collections, maintenance and supplier visits, and members of the public contacting the office to donate, request a Mass, update their record details, meet with a priest, or for any other reason.
Health & Safety Administration: Manage the online system for health & safety, coordinate the review and update of risk assessments for the office, house and grounds, organise training and briefings, monitor and re-stock first aid supplies, act as a health & safety marshal and organise staff appointed as first aiders and fire marshals.
Principal Tasks
Under the supervision and management of the Fundraising and Operations Manager, you will:
Office Operations
- Champion Microsoft 365 and provide support and guidance to staff in how to make best use of its capabilities.
- Oversee the performance and maintenance of our IT server and network, maintain regular contact with our IT services provider to ensure all issues are resolved.
- Maintain, service and replace office equipment and furniture as required, including IT and telephone systems.
- Monitor and order stock of office supplies, including stationery, cleaning and sanitary products.
- Oversight of office cleaning arrangements.
- Organise and promote recycling to staff for equipment and supplies no longer required.
- Oversee and develop systems for document filing and storage.
- Arrange for confidential disposal of documents in accord with the Charity’s retention policy.
- Oversee arrangements, equipment and systems for receiving and sending out post.
- Process monthly Charity ‘Response with stamps’ claims.
PA & Administration Assistance
- Assist the Regional Director with day-to-day IT and administration tasks.
- Assist the Columban Fathers with administration tasks, when needed.
- Assist with arranging parish appeals and processing the response to appeals.
- Support with direct mail and other fundraising activities.
- Update supporter records in our CRM database.
- Attend and take minutes at Charity meetings.
- Book travel and appointments for the Regional Director and the Columban Priests.
- Prepare and send correspondence by letter and email.
Venue Hire & Events Administration
- Develop a robust and efficient system for the hire and use of the facilities at St Columban’s, covering both external bookings and internal use by staff and volunteers of the Charity.
- Handle all enquiries and bookings.
- Maintain a bookings diary/calendar that is available to all who need access.
- Keep a complete record of all bookings, related documents and correspondence in our CRM database.
- Ensure hirers and users of the facilities are briefed in all matters related to health & safety.
- Ensure the facilities are clean and ready to use before and after each booking.
- Host or arrange hosting for each booking.
- Process payments/donations made for the hire/use of the facilities.
- Collect and record feedback on their experience from external hirers and users.
- Work with the Buildings & Maintenance Manager to maintain and improve the facilities.
- Advertise/market the facilities to agreed target audiences.
- Provide planning and administration assistance for events organised by the Charity.
Reception
- Welcome and host all visitors to St Columban’s during normal opening hours.
- Maintain a visitors log and ensure all visitors sign in and sign out when leaving the building.
- Handle enquiries by telephone and email.
- Process requests from Charity supporters to donate, request a Mass or to update their database record.
- Receive and keep a daily log of deliveries, collections and service/maintenance visits.
- Ensure the Reception area is kept clean and tidy.
Under the supervision and management of the Health & Safety Officer, you will:
Health & Safety Administration
- Maintain and update BrightSafe, our health & safety planning and records management tool.
- Maintain regular contact with Peninsula, our Health & Safety service provider
- Review and update risk assessments for the office and conference room areas.
- Prompt and assist those responsible to review and update all other risk assessments.
- Ensure actions identified following a review are completed and updated in BrightSafe.
- Check and restock First Aid kits.
- Recruit and organise a team of first aiders and fire marshals.
- Provide and monitor accident books for the whole site and keep a central record of accidents reported.
- Arrange training for staff and volunteers in liaison with their line managers.
Some weekend and out of hours work may be required occasionally.
Person Specification:
Qualifications/training:
Essential:
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths (grade C or above)
Desirable:
- Business Administration Level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience.
- Microsoft 365 qualifications or equivalent training
- Health & Safety related training
- Other qualifications or training relevant to the role
Skills/competencies:
Essential:
- Competency in Microsoft 365 applications, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint and Teams
- Accuracy, attention to detail and an aptitude for problem solving
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Capable of working independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Confidence in building relationships with various stakeholders
Desirable:
- Competency in Microsoft 365 admin centre and other 365 applications
- Competency in Donorflex or similar CRM database systems
- Knowledge and understanding of office IT systems and requirements
- Knowledge and understanding of workplace health & safety
Previous experience:
Essential:
- A minimum of 5-7 years’ experience of office-based administration work
Desirable:
- Employment within a Charity
- Reception/front of house
- Office filing systems
- Event administration
Special aptitudes and knowledge:
Essential:
- Confident and courteous with people on the telephone, in person and in correspondence by letter and e-mail
- A team player
- Ability and willingness to learn and adapt to new ways of working
- Responsible for undertaking core learning for the role
- Determined, innovative, target driven and self-motivated
Desirable:
- Empathy with the charitable aims of the Columban Missionaries.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team on a part time basis (17.5 hrs per week, covering a minimum of three days per week)
As a key part of our fundraising efforts, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year.
Key Responsibilities:
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- Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events
- Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth
- Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders
- Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research
Requirements:
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- At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation
- Strong experience in supporter stewardship
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike
- Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact and help us to grow our supporter base across Suffolk and Norfolk.
If you’re looking for a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you!
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research

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There when it matters.
We have an exciting career opportunity for a Marketing Officer to join our expert Marcomms team here at Sue Ryder.
This key role sits within our Brand & Marketing team, working across projects with our Healthcare, Income Generation and Creative teams. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation as well as building relationships with our key marketing suppliers and agencies.
You will help position Sue Ryder as a specialist and expert end-of-life care and bereavement support provider, supporting the team to develop strategic and tactical marketing communications and ensure end-of-life care and bereavement marketing messaging is consistent and on brand across all marketing and communications activity.
About the role:
At Sue Ryder, we have a challenger brand mindset, with ambitious plans to grow so we can help more people who are dying live well and provide better grief support for everyone who needs it.
The Marketing Officer reports into Marketing Manager for Fundraising and works across the Brand & Marketing team to:
- Develop effective marketing assets and campaigns for brand, healthcare and income generation.
- Work closely with in-house and external designers to deliver marketing campaigns and assets.
- Ensure brand and health marketing messaging remains consistent and on brand across all activity.
- Support the management and usage of our marketing and design tools and platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop effective marketing campaigns and assets for Healthcare, Income Generation and Volunteering teams, ensuring objectives are met and integration opportunities are maximised across the charity
- Work closely with in-house and external designers to deliver marketing campaigns and assets.
- Manage day-to-day relationships with external suppliers, such as printers, freelancers, photographers, and creative agencies on allocated projects.
- Represent the Brand & Marketing team on selected organisational working groups and actively engage with our internal networks.
- Help manage our marketing tools and platform to support usage across the organisation.
- Provide project support to our Creative Team, for example co-ordinating brand photography shoots.
- Ensure all healthcare and fundraising literature is in stock, on brand and updated in terms of content, consent, permissions and legal requirements.
- Have a clear understanding of our brand guidelines and key messaging and support embedding this across all our marketing communications.
- Build strong, internal relationships with stakeholders across Sue Ryder.
- Support the smooth running of the team administration.
About you:
Essential
- Experience of managing and delivering marketing campaigns on time and on budget
- Experience of managing and developing creative assets which are relevant and impactful to the specific audience.
- Experience of working with creative and print agencies.
- Excellent communication skills to build effective relationships with internal colleagues within the wider marketing and communications department such as PR and digital to ensure integrated working
- Keen attention to detail
- Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, able to work at pace across a range of projects
Desirable
- Relevant experience working in a charity or agency environment
- Experience of working with brand management.
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.
We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date should we feel we have a sufficient number of suitable applications.
Benefits
- Company pension scheme
- 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non Binary Individuals
- Staff discount of 10% on new goods online
- Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.
We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process
If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
We are looking for a Regional Fundraising Manager to coordinate fundraising activity in the local area, ensuring that supporters and other key stakeholders (members, local authorities, partners etc.) receive the support necessary to maximise impact.
This is a remote working role with regular travel around the Essex area.
The Charity:
A long standing national charity, dedicated to providing life long support from advice services to rehabilitation.
You would be joining a highly respected organisation, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits including 28 day’s paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme -employer contribution up to max of 10% and an employee assistance programme as well as much more!
The Role:
Manage relationships across your area, ensuring that your supporters have the tools, resources, and support necessary to maximise their fundraising activity.
Develop and support a portfolio of regional corporate partnerships.
Work with key internal partners (membership, operations, PR, etc) at the local level to achieve the above.
The Candidate:
Previous fundraising experience, ideally from community and or corporate income streams.
Confident planning income/expenditure budget.
Experience of creating and managing great supporter relationships with volunteers.
You will need a Full UK Driving Licence
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
We are a small but mighty team, with huge ambitions to transform more lives of those who live with an intellectual disability, through the power of sport.
If you are just looking for a job, then we are probably not for you. However, if you are an experienced Corporate Partnerships Manager with a track record of driving high-value, purpose-driven partnerships that create lasting impact and you are looking for a challenge, a chance to make a huge difference and you want to be part of a high performing team which gets things done, then we would like to hear from you.
We continue to be focused on our vision to create an inclusive world for all, driven by the power of sport, through which people with intellectual disabilities live active, healthy and fulfilling lives. We are a small, but growing, team with huge ambitions, and applicants must be comfortable operating in an environment where working under your own initiative is expected and encouraged.
We are looking for people who are passionate about Special Olympics and are completely aligned with our values. We are authentic. We act with honesty, integrity and respect. We are creative and innovative. We love to embrace difference and doing things differently. We are brave, courageous, resilient and determined. We listen and are led by the voice of our athletes. We are always kind. We are Inclusion in Action.
We are continuing to build a high-performing team who care for each other and care about our cause. Our athletes are incredibly inspirational, courageous and insightful people, and they deserve a team who are equally committed and passionate about our mission.
How to Apply
To apply, please send a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining why you wish to work for Special Olympics GB. It is important that all prospective employees understand our mission and are driven by our cause. Please be specific about how your skills and experience will help you undertake this role. Generic letters and agency approaches will not be considered. Please also include your CV.
For Job Role specifics please see the Job Description.
Closing date for applications is 11/05/25.
First stage interviews will be held w/c 19/05/25.
Special Olympics GB is committed to equality and diversity and encourages all sections of the community, particularly those living with a disability, who meet the job requirements to apply. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
The job holder will need to provide evidence of their ability to live and work in the UK and will be required to undertake a DBS check.
We will only contact those who have been selected for interview.
We request no contact from agencies.
We are Special Olympics GB. We are Inclusion in Action.




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Competitive Salary + Meaningful Impact
Make Every Event Count – Fundraise with Purpose!
Are you a creative, passionate, and driven fundraiser who thrives on bringing people together for a great cause? Do you want to use your event-planning skills to make a real difference to local families?
At Beaumond House Hospice, we are looking for an Community & Events Fundraiser to turn inspiration into action! You’ll be at the heart of our fundraising efforts, organising exciting events ensuring we can continue to provide exceptional care for those who need us most.
What You’ll Be Doing:
✅ Planning and delivering inspiring fundraising events – such as our much-loved Dragon Boat Festival!
✅ Building relationships supporters to grow our fundraising network.
✅ Thinking outside the box to develop fresh ideas that increase income.
✅ Making a real impact – every pound raised helps provide compassionate hospice care.
What We’re Looking For:
✅ A natural communicator who loves engaging with people.
✅ Experience in event planning and/or community fundraising.
✅A results-driven mindset with the creativity to make each event bigger and better.
✅Passion for our cause and a desire to make a difference.
Why Join Us?
✅Purpose with Passion: Be part of a team that changes lives every day.
✅Creative Freedom: Bring your ideas to life and shape our fundraising future.
✅Career Growth: Access to training and development opportunities.
✅ Supportive Environment: Work in a close-knit, community-focused hospice.
Be part of something special. Be part of Beaumond House.
Outstanding Hospice Care, enabling our local communities to live well and die well
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a highly motivated and dedicated Communications professional looking for a role where your skills can make a real difference? The Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is seeking a Communications Manager to lead its communications function and ensure effective, engaging, and mission-focused messaging across our Diocese. This is an exciting time to join our friendly, busy, and supportive team as we implement our 10-year Mission Plan, shaping the future of our Diocese and the communities we serve.
Covering Hampshire, Berkshire, South Oxford, and the Channel Islands, our Diocese is home to 87 parishes and 50 schools, serving over 27,000 practising Catholics and supporting 32,000 children and their families. Our work is both challenging and deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.
The Communications Manager is responsible for developing and implementing effective professional internal and external communications strategies for the Diocese to support the Diocesan Bishop and senior leaders as part of the Mission of the Church. You will lead and manage a small, dedicated communications team of two direct reports: Creative and Digital Communications Officer and Webmaster.
As Communications Manager you will oversee the Diocese’s media relations including proactive engagement with journalists and responding to press inquiries. Produce high-quality written and visual content, including newsletters, social media posts, and annual reports. Manage and enhance the Diocese’s digital presence, including website and intranet development. Support key diocesan campaigns and initiatives to increase engagement and giving. Represent the Diocese at events, with occasional travel across the Diocese including the Channel Islands. Some out-of-hours availability is required and a full clean driving licence and access to own transport. This role ensures consistency and professionalism in all communications, to promote the Diocesan vision of bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through his Church.
The postholder will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and senior leadership team to support the Diocesan 10-year Mission Plan, ‘You Will Be My Witnesses.’
This role is based at St. Edmund House, Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth, PO1 3QA. Offering a competitive salary of £45,000 - £48,000 depending on experience, working 37.5 hours per week. Employee benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance and employee wellbeing, contributory pension scheme, free onsite parking.
If you are inspired by the idea of working in a values-driven environment where your efforts will have a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.
Come and be part of our mission!
1. Main Duties
Communications Strategy
- Design, develop, and implement the Diocese’s Communications Strategy which is fully aligned with the Diocese ten-year Mission plan.
- Research and identify appropriate methods and channels including secular and religious media to raise the Diocese’s profile and in turn that of the Catholic church.
- Collaborate with partners, such as the Bishops Conference of England and Wales to help shape and influence public policy aligned with Diocesan objectives.
External Communications
- Proactively identify opportunities for promoting positive news about the work of the diocese and enabling the Diocesan Bishop to contribute to thought leadership and public debate on relevant policies.
- Drafting material appropriate for publication.
- Arranging video to support key diocesan publications such as Bishops Pastoral Letters.
- Build and develop the Diocese’s links with press and media to support strategic objectives.
- Act as the point of contact for sensitive news, advising the Bishop and senior staff about media handling.
- Act as the Diocesan spokesperson when required, providing a positive and supportive representation of the Catholic Church and the Diocese.
- Develop and implement a Crisis Communications Plan, crafting media statements and briefing senior colleagues on media lines to take.
- Organise media training for senior clergy and lay leaders as required.
- Work with Bishops Office to deliver the weekly E-News, being responsible for editorial control and compliance with relevant regulations, e.g. copyright law
- Work with parishes to support our stewardship journey, including developing compelling good news stories about the work of the Catholic Church.
Internal Communications
- Work closely with HR to Oversee and improve the management of internal communications to foster transparency and engagement.
- Take overall responsibility for organising monthly team briefings for the department of Administration and for other ad hoc events involving parish employee’s clergy and volunteers.
- Manage communication channels such as the intranet, regular newsletters, and staff briefings to ensure alignment with Diocesan values and goals.
- Work with Bishops office on key publications such as the annual directory.
Website and Digital Presence
- Oversee the ongoing improvements in the functionality of the Diocesan website, ensuring it is engaging, user-friendly, up to date and supports the Bishop’s vision.
- Introduce interactive and video content to enhance user experience.
- Support parishes in developing and maintaining their local websites.
Support to Key Departments
- Collaborate with key departments to design and implement tailored communication strategies. For example, Safeguarding.
- Provide tools, templates, and guidance to ensure consistent and effective messaging across departments.
- Act as ‘brand champion’, developing, overseeing and implementing brand guidelines to professionalise and standardise all external communications output, whether it emanates from within or outside the Communications department.
- Build and maintain strong positive working relationships across the DSAS and wider Diocese to support the successful delivery of the communications strategy'
Meeting Attendance and Reporting
- Attend meetings of the Finance Audit and Risk Committee and any other meetings required, to provide briefings, regular written reports and seek approvals as needed from the Board of Trustees about Communication related matters.
- Support the work of Multidisciplinary meetings that may be called form time to time to deal with extraordinary events.
- Attend in person meetings in parishes across the Diocese where sensitive matters indicate that an in-person meeting is preferable.
- Professional approach to Online meetings.
Team Management
- Provide leadership, direction, and line management to the Communications team, ensuring objectives are met.
- Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and annual performance appraisals.
- Promote collaborative working within the team and across the Diocese.
- Monitor and evaluate team performance against individual and collective objectives.
Ad Hoc Duties
- Carry out additional duties as requested by the Bishop, senior clergy, or the Chief Operating Officer.
2. Values
- Maintain the ethos and values of the Catholic Church, positively promoting its teachings and activities.
- Role model the Diocese’s core values of integrity, dignity, excellence, accountability, and stewardship.
Communications Manager - Person Specification
Competence, Expertise and Knowledge:
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, strategic communications, or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in communications at a senior level, ideally in a mission-focused, charity or public sector organisation.
- Demonstrate excellent levels of written and verbal communication, with the ability explain complicated issues fluently and persuasively.
- Capable of Analysing complex situations and provide advice to senior managers.
- Contributing to resolving the problem with the ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
- Demonstrable experience developing, managing and motivating teams/individuals to ensure success
- Proven experience in developing and implementing communication strategies.
- Comprehensive understanding of the modern media landscape.
- Experience in crisis communication planning and response.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM platforms.
- Numerate and Excellent writing and presentation skills.
- Understanding of relevant legislation including data protection and copyright.
- Knowledge of and commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church, and a positive approach to work.
- Experience in budget management.
- Some out-of-office hours may be required on an ad hoc basis.
- Must be able to travel across the Diocese, including the Channel Islands.
- Full Clean Driving Licence and own transport.
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional bodies such as Chartered Institute of Public Relations, Chartered Institute of Journalists.
- Experience in working with and managing volunteers.
- Experience in Charity sector communications.
How to Apply
Please send a comprehensive and up to date Curriculum Vitae with a covering letter setting out your suitability for the role and motivation in applying (no more than 2 sides A4).
The Diocese of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all who support the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.
Closing date is Saturday 3rd May 2025, at 6.00 pm.
Interview Details
You will be notified shortly after the closing date, should we wish to progress your application and invite you to an interview.
Appointment
Any offer of employment to work at the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory employment references, provision of relevant certification of qualifications held, and completion of pre-employment checks.
You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.
This position is subject to the completion of an initial probationary period of six months.
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Ambitious, professional, committed and friendly. That describes us. If it also describes you and you have a passion for corporate fundraising, then we’re keen to hear from you.
We have 600 volunteers supporting unrepresented litigants in the civil and family courts in England and Wales, helping over 50,000 times last year. At a time when legal support is increasingly limited, we have a vision that no one should have to go to court alone. To make this vision a reality we have a focused fundraising strategy to ensure the charity has the resources it needs and our corporate partnerships are key.
We’re looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager (Maternity Cover) to join our team, to steward existing partnerships and grow new connections, especially with those in the legal sector. As well as running our Guardians’ network, you’ll arrange key supporter events and develop bespoke partnerships.
It’s a busy role and you’ll be supported by an assistant and a close working fundraising team. You’ll also be able to build on the firm foundations we already have in place.
We’re open to applications from experienced corporate fundraisers, as well as corporate fundraisers ready to step up into managing the corporate income streams.
Interviews will be held on the 14th May 2025
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Trusts and Foundations Community Fundraiser
Cransley Hospice Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Trusts and Foundations Community Fundraiser to join our team.
Join us and make a difference to people living with a life limiting illness, when they need it most.
As a crucial part of the fundraising team, you’ll be responsible for:
- Identifying and securing grants from trusts and foundations to support essential palliative and end of life care services for North Northamptonshire.
- Building strong relationships with community groups, faith organisations, schools, and businesses to inspire fundraising efforts.
- Supporting individual fundraisers in the community and ensuring excellent donor stewardship.
- Managing collections, fundraising events, and engaging with local supporters to maximise income.
- Working closely with the marketing team to promote fundraising campaigns.
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
- Experience in fundraising, business development, or relationship management.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, as you will be working closely with colleagues and external contacts.
- Strong people skills to engage and inspire donors, volunteers, and community groups.
- A proactive, creative, and organised approach to work.
- A strong desire to make a real difference to hospice and end of life care in North Northamptonshire.
- Excellent organisations skills with excellent attention to detail.
- You will bring a flexible, can do attitude and be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
This role offers the opportunity to develop your fundraising career in a supportive and inspiring team while directly contributing to end of life care in your local community.
Hybrid working, and due to the nature of your role there will be some evening and weekend work in the local area.
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Cransley Hospice Trust enables a better end of life experience for those with a life-limiting illness in North Northamptonshire
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The Bread and Butter Thing – Philanthropy Lead
Salary: £60-£70k per annum.
Contract: Permanent, flexible working considered.
Location: Office-based in Greater Manchester, with flexibility on how and when you work.
The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT) - whose mobile food clubs give access to low cost weekly shops and affordable food to communities starved of money, food and resources - is seeking a passionate, strategic and proactive fundraising leader to join their dynamic team at a pivotal time in the charity’s growth.
The charity’s vision is to make life more affordable, to build strong communities and to reduce food waste. Since launching in 2016, The Bread and Butter Thing has grown rapidly – now reaching over 100,000 people through more than 140 community hubs across the North of England, with an annual income of circa £6 million. As well as tackling food poverty, the charity creates spaces that foster community connection, reduce social isolation, and improve general wellbeing.
This role will take a lead on growing and diversifying income from trusts, foundations, corporates, major donors and public sector sources, and will be responsible for championing a culture of partnership, building meaningful relationships and helping to amplify the organisation’s impact and story.
The Philanthropy Lead is central to TBBT’s ambitions to grow their geographical reach and raise their national profile to reach more communities, working to shape and deliver a high-value fundraising strategy, lead multi-sector funding bids, and work hand in hand with delivery teams, partners, and stakeholders. As the subject expert in fundraising, the post-holder will be hands-on in developing proposals and cases for support, managing key accounts, and working as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team to identify and progress opportunities.
The ideal candidate will have a proven record of building relationships and securing income from high-value sources, including trusts and foundations, corporates, major donors and public bodies. You will have experience of developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies with measurable outcomes. A strong understanding of the funding landscape for community development, poverty reduction, and/or food justice would be an advantage.
As well as having excellent communication skills you will be an outstanding relationship-builder, able to connect with funders, partners, communities, and colleagues. You will be a strategic thinker, comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Final you will be collaborative, proactive and passionate about tackling poverty, food insecurity, and inequality.
Joining an agile and fast-growing organisation with big ambitions and which is unafraid to do things differently, this is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership and directly shape the next phase of the charity’s development.
Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.
Closing date: Tuesday 6th May, 9.00am.
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Business Development Manager
Do you want to be part of a passionate team and help support a lifesaving cause? If so then read on for more details as to how you can work for our Charity!
This exciting new role within the Fundraising team will lead on generating funds by developing and promoting new income streams.
There is no typical week as a Business Development Manager and the role requires a proactive approach. The post holder will identify and deliver profitable business development activity for the following areas: (i) sales related to MAAC training provider - securing group/individual bookings for our training and education courses; (ii) the sale of room hire at our Airbase and Charity Headquarters and (iii) support with other ad hoc income generation projects. .
Working in collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer, Group Events Lead, and Head of Education and Training, the Business Development Manager will develop and execute a plan to promote and grow these revenue streams, building strong relationships with businesses, community groups, and educational institutions.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all our stakeholders and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Post holders will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
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Are you an experienced data science and analytics professional who delivers actionable insight to understand audiences, improve campaign targeting and deliver GDPR compliant data selections to increase income?
Do you wish to use your data science skills and experience to make a real contribution to the success of a leading charity’s fundraising and communications campaigns?
The charity shall shortly begin the discovery phase of its CRM project, to deliver its future Dynamics 365 CRM. The new Dynamics 365 CRM will be at the heart of the charity’s success, to deliver excellent supporter data quality and actionable insight for its fundraising and communication campaigns to supporters.
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, and collaborating closely with the Head of IT, CRM Project Manager and CRM Officer, the Data Analyst shall be key to the charity’s fundraising success, to further its vision of a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding.
If you want to make real and positive difference to a leading charity’s fundraising and campaigns success, through your data science skills and experience, then we’d love you to apply.
Location
This position is based remotely. But you must be a resident of the United Kingdom with all the necessary legislative ‘right to work’ documentation. You will be required to attend the charity’s head office located in Norfolk a minimum of 6 times per year and this will be at your own expense for travel and accommodation.
About World Horse Welfare
World Horse Welfare is an international equine charity whose vision is a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding.
The charity’s work covers horses in need, sport and leisure, work and production within both the UK and abroad. The charity runs four farm centres for rehabilitation and outreach work within the UK. The charity has four key strategic themes under which its programmes of work nationally and internationally are structured, these are: Care, Research, Education and Influence.
In 2023, the charity fundraised c. £15.6 million, including significant Legacy income.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme, a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank/public holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year) and death in service.
World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
For an informal chat about this role please contact us and ask to speak with Peter!
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The Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser will join a small but passionate fundraising team, working together to harness the power of adventure to create lasting change and transform communities for all.
The successful candidate will be responsible for securing core and restricted grant income for the different areas of Bendrigg’s work to ensure that outdoor adventurous opportunities are accessible to all. For example, one day might involve submitting a grant application for specialist climbing equipment whilst another might involve meeting with a funder to discuss support for our volunteering programme.
This exciting opportunity will focus on raising funds from charitable trusts and foundations, primarily through grants of between four-and five-figures, to achieve overall annual fundraising targets (currently c. £900,000). The Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser will build on the existing strong relationships we have to encourage long-term partnerships, develop new relationships with potential funders and explore new opportunities for support.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to collaborate well with the team whilst successfully managing a varied workload. This role would suit a self-starter who is passionate, motivated and can manage a diverse portfolio of relationships to secure funding and support for Bendrigg’s work.
We make adventure accessible, working together to overcome barriers and transform lives.




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