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Drive the policy agenda for a high-profile, mission-led charity representing over 1,150 schools in the North East and a futher 400 specialist schools nationally. Influence education strategy and shape national debate from the heart of the North East.
Make a Difference with Schools North East
Schools North East is a dynamic, purpose-driven charity that champions the education sector across the North East. Representing a collaborative community of over 1,150 member schools, we are recognised nationally as the Voice advocating for North East schools, the Glue fostering collaboration, and the Bridge connecting education with the wider world. Now approaching our 20th year, we are entering an exciting new phase of development, strengthening our influence, expanding our reach, and enhancing the value we deliver to our members.
As Policy Manager, you will be a senior leader responsible for working with Directors to deliver our strategic policy and public affairs agenda. You will ensure alignment between policy, research, stakeholder engagement, and events, using evidence and insight to influence decision-makers at the highest levels. This is a pivotal, high-profile role requiring a dynamic, politically astute, and highly experienced strategic thinker with a deep understanding of how policy is shaped and implemented.
We are looking for a values-led leader who can anticipate long-term trends and align strategies with the organisation’s vision, taking account of the political, economic, and educational policy landscape. You will make bold yet considered decisions, taking calculated risks where appropriate, and responding promptly and effectively to critical events. You will lead by example, actively promoting SNE’s values and vision both internally and externally, and influencing our strategy, direction, and culture to increase organisational effectiveness.
You will bring a collaborative, resilient, and adaptable approach, fostering a culture of learning and development that helps your team grow and succeed, while sharing your own expertise to support others. With exceptional communication skills, you will engage stakeholders with purpose and conviction, and ensure that policy work is evidence-led, impactful, and aligned with member needs. This is an opportunity to join a respected and ambitious organisation at a key point in its journey – and to play a personal role in shaping its next chapter of success.
Salary: Senior Leader Band 5 – £40,775–£52,196, depending on experience
Location: Central Newcastle (with flexibility to work from home on Fridays)
Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week
Holidays: 30 days plus Bank Holidays
Travel: Some regional and national travel, as required
Closing Date: 5pm Wednesday 27 August 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 16 September 2025
Key Responsibilities
Organisational Leadership
- Contribute to the strategic leadership of Schools North East as a senior manager, ensuring policy work supports the organisation’s long-term mission and values.
Strategic Policy Leadership
- Lead the development and delivery of Schools North East’s policy agenda, ensuring it reflects member needs and is grounded in robust evidence.
- Anticipate and respond to emerging political and policy developments, both regionally and nationally.
Public Affairs & Influence
- Build and maintain high-level relationships between the organisation and government, political stakeholders, and sector influencers to maximise SNE’s influence.
- Represent Schools North East at external events, inquiries, and meetings, speaking with authority on behalf of our members.
Research & Intelligence
- Undertake research where appropriate to inform strategic priorities.
- Interpret and communicate external research to help support strategic priorities and inform policy work.
- Oversee the production of high-quality policy briefings, consultation responses, and position papers.
Campaign Leadership
- Design impactful campaigns that raise the profile of key education issues and strengthen SNE’s role as a thought leader.
- Ensure alignment between policy priorities and marketing/communications activity.
Stakeholder Engagement & Networks
- Develop stakeholder networks, forums, and roundtables to inform policy positions and enhance influence.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead and mentor direct reports, setting clear KPIs and fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
- Work closely with the Directors, Business, Events and Marketing teams to ensure policy activity supports and enhances core functions.
Organisational Leadership
- Contribute to the strategic leadership of Schools North East as a senior manager, ensuring policy work supports the organisation’s long-term mission and values.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Vacancy
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. IRUK’s focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising, and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities.
Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is actively recruiting for the position of ‘Direct Marketing Manager’ to join its award-winning and established team. The role is to be based from its Waterloo Office, London. The organisation is currently operating to a hybrid working model.
The Direct Marketing Manager has operational and strategic responsibility in developing and implementing the Islamic Relief UK direct marketing programme. This includes the following key direct marketing channels: Email, SMS, Direct Mail, OOH and DRTV. The postholder will ensure the delivery of cross-channel, high profile and impactful marketing campaigns that drive action and improve supporter retention.
Knowledge, skills and attributes required:
- Educated to Degree level, or equivalent standard
- Professional qualification in Marketing
- Ability to communicate technical information and requirements to non-technical management and internal stakeholders
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
- Commercially aware with good understanding of budget management and ROI
- An aptitude to plan annually, multiple campaigns and activities
- An understanding of marketing and other current marketing trends
- An ability to manage multiple projects
- An understanding of marketing strategy, marketing techniques, and knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research techniques
- Proven record of excellent people and interpersonal skills with strong communication skills at individual and group levels.
- Excellent project management skills, ability to set goals and manage appropriate activity to achieve them
- Ability to drive creative development and ideas
- Excellent analytical skills with the proven ability to manipulate and interpret information
- Ability to influence and persuade at various levels across the organisation
- Ability to review and evaluate marketing communication activities and identify opportunities for improvements
- Extensive knowledge of marketing principles and techniques – both traditional and digital
- Knowledge of branding and marketing in the INGO sector
- Extensive working knowledge of email marketing platforms
Experience required:
- Production of core marketing collateral including print, digital and audio-visual resources
- Management of integrated campaigns across all direct marketing channels
- Experience of audience profiling and segmentation
- Implementing successful customer/donor journeys across all direct marketing channels
- Raising funds/generating profit across all direct marketing channels
- Demonstrable experience of using email marketing platforms to develop customer journeys, raise funds and drive engagement with customers/donors
- Third sector experience, specifically within a marketing led role
- Experience of influencing and managing a wide range of stakeholders in a complex organisation
- Practical experience of successfully managing marketing budgets, evaluation and monitoring systems
- Proven experience in planning and project management, with the skills to engage colleagues and support at all levels
- Experience of building, developing and managing strategic partnerships with business suppliers (including creative and buying agencies), ensuring development of clear briefs, value-for-money, achievement of results, compliance and commitment to an organisations values and goals
- Experience of working with data management/analysis teams
- Experience of delivering with set budgets and using resources effectively to successfully balance creative aspirations with limited financial and other resources
- A track record of developing innovative marketing campaigns across all media and platforms
For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.
If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.
For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until a suitable appointment is made. We may therefore close the advert sooner than advertised.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- screening clearance
- proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
- receipt of satisfactory references
Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Use your IT expertise to enable global mission. Join OMF International (UK) as IT Manager and lead secure, efficient systems that support gospel work.
This is an exciting opportunity to manage and develop the full IT infrastructure of a mission-focused organisation. You will provide hands-on support across hardware, software, networks, and cloud services, while ensuring GDPR compliance and system security. Based in Manchester, you’ll serve a diverse team of staff, members, and volunteers, delivering technical excellence while actively participating in OMF’s Christian community life.
If you thrive on managing change, solving complex problems, and want your skills to contribute to a global mission, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Minster Centre is recruiting for a Registry Manager to oversee all aspects of training and course administration from first enquiry to graduation. The ideal candidate must have a high level of organisation; they need to be an adaptable and flexible person who enjoys working on a range of different tasks; they should have excellent teamworking skills and can work independently; and leading a small team, they need to be a confident manager in an education administration environment who thrives in a busy workplace.
Background
The Minster Centre is a registered charity and company and specialist integrative counselling and psychotherapy training provider based in Queens Park, London. We are a leading training provider in the sector and currently have around 400 students attending training courses ranging from open access introductory courses to post-graduate degrees.
Thousands of therapists have trained at the Minster Centre since our inception in 1978 and we have an extensive community. Our courses are accredited by the UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy), the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy), and some are validated by Middlesex University. We are also registered with the Office for Students.
The Minster Centre Psychotherapy & Counselling Service (MCPCS) also provides a safe, affordable and professional counselling service to people over the age of 18 who are experiencing a range of difficulties. The service is provided by senior trainees who are in the process of completing their therapy training.
Job summary
The Registry Manager supports all aspects of training and course administration from first enquiry to graduation. This includes introductory courses, professional counselling and psychotherapy qualifications, and MA programmes validated by Middlesex University. Reporting to the responsible Management Committee Lead, the Registry Manager ensures that we deliver efficient and effective services to support admissions, enrolment, university registration, assessment, progression, HESA data returns, awards, and graduation of our students.
The Registry Manager has line management responsibility for the course administrator, leads on course scheduling, managing student data, organising the Bursaries and Hardship Fund (the Minster Centre Fund), supports key committees, monitors academic progress, and ensures accurate information is presented at Assessment Boards. They will balance day-to-day student matters with supporting the team and working to improve administrative systems.
This is a varied role which is critical for the delivery of The Minster Centre’s strategic objectives and charitable aims. The successful candidate will be educated to degree level, or equivalent, and will have significant relevant experience of administration, ideally within the Higher Education or professional training sectors. A self-motivated person with proven management, communication and interpersonal skills. They will be adaptable, able to work as part of a team, and prioritise a challenging workload.
This role would suit someone who wants to work in the not-for-profit sector and who is looking for a challenging but rewarding place to learn, develop, and grow, within a Higher Education, counselling and psychotherapy training environment.
Main areas of responsibility
The Registry Manager will be responsible for:
Training and course administration
- Organise course scheduling, communicating with various staff during the process, ensuring rooms can be booked and staff contracts are created.
- Oversee and support the Live Assessment scheduling and marking procedures.
- Oversee and support the process for creating student teaching groups.
- Set and disseminate key dates in the academic calendar including term dates annually.
- Be able to identify, contribute to, and action improvements to systems, processes and policies.
- Provide administrative support, including minute taking and any additional administration as required.
- Maintain a Registry Admin Handbook, with regular review and improvement of systems recorded.
Student support and progression
- Ensure that students are enrolled on courses and set up on systems accurately.
- Manage the re-enrolment process between academic years.
- Oversee the recording of student progression.
- Liaise with and support the Operations Team in organising the annual Graduation event and ensuring all eligible students receive timely information.
Reporting
- Co-ordinate and support the accurate information recording and preparation for Assessment Boards and liaise with the External Examiner.
- Oversee and support the various HESA data returns as the liaison Senior Contact and ensure all data is accurate and meets various submission deadlines.
- Provide accurate statistical information to the Management Committee for inclusion in annual reports.
Staff management and stakeholder liaison
- Manage the Course Administrator.
- Work with Admissions, Quality, IT, Finance, Training, and Reception Teams throughout the academic year.
- Attend regular staff meetings and work with other key staff to market courses.
- Conduct annual appraisals.
- Be a key communication link across the staff and student community.
- Work with other key staff to ensure that information is provided accurately to students, staff, and the public via handbooks, Moodle, and the Minster Centre website.
- Liaise with Middlesex University at key points in the year.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the ambit of the role, in discussion with the Interim Management Committee.
The post holder is expected to comply with all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines of The Minster Centre, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and the General Data Protection Regulations, and clinical governance including research governance and Codes of Practice/Ethics.
Candidates must send a cover letter addressing how you meet the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Bond
Bond is the UK network for organisations working in international development. We unite and support a diverse network of over 400 civil society organisations to help eradicate global poverty, inequality and injustice. We strengthen and champion the sector to make international development more efficient and effective. We work to influence governments and policy-makers, develop the skills of people in the sector, share expertise, and build organisational capacity and partnerships.
About the role
£45,565 FT fixed 10 months, with possible extension depending on funding
Main purpose of the job
A fantastic opportunity has emerged to join Bond’s communications team, as its new Media Adviser.
This position will add capacity to Bond’s media function to help build Bond’s media presence, support the delivery of Bond’s strategy and support the sector in championing humanitarian assistance and development that works to help those who need it the most. This post has two main purposes. Firstly, to coordinate and engage with communications and media specialists across the sector to address shared issues and achieve shared objectives together. Secondly, to maximise opportunities to achieve regular media coverage to help deliver Bond’s strategic objectives and services in appropriate sector press, in support of Bond’s strategy, positioning and reputation.
This role will work collaboratively across the organisation and the NGO sector and will help deliver a planned, strategic, consistent, and integrated approach to our media work.
Main responsibilities
Press office (30%)
- Act as prime contact for enquiries from press or other media representatives
- Identify matters on which collective action/comment from Bond and/or the wider sector may or may not be required
- Ensure consistent messaging around Bond’s media work and campaigns or sector initiatives in which Bond is engaged
- Write and sell-in collective letters, statements, opinion pieces, features, and responses to print, online and broadcast media
- Updating Bond’s press lists while developing and maintaining good relationships with key journalists in relevant media
- Record and report media coverage of Bond and parliamentary stakeholders, using Bond’s media monitoring platform to track coverage
- Use Bond’s media monitoring platform to track government announcements and parliamentary stakeholder activity
- Monitor and update the Bond team on relevant news stories and media trends
- Support the organisation of background briefings with journalists, press conferences and oversee media interviews
- Support media briefings to the chief executive and other Bond spokespeople around media interviews
- Develop and implement media, PR and messaging plans for Bond advocacy campaigns, working closely with the media and policy colleagues on messaging and strategic timing of campaigns.
- Listen to Parliamentary committee sessions for newsworthy information that Bond might want to publicly react to, such as the International Development Select Committee, where Ministers and senior civil servants are giving evidence.
Sector media work (30%)
- Represent our work externally with members, actively networking and working with other sector media staff to build and strengthen priority relationships
- Build media group to ensure it is up to date and includes organisations of all sizes and remits and accurately reflects our membership
- Update media group with Bond’s reactive media lines and share information about key government and parliamentary announcements
- Share media coverage with Bond’s media group and Policy and Lobbying group when relevant.
Leading Bond’s media and PR work (20%)
- Ensure regular coverage of Bond’s work and services in appropriate sector media to support delivery of Bond’s organisational strategy
- Work closely with colleagues across Bond to develop and implement media and PR outputs for Bond products, services and marketing.
- Work closely with the corporate team to implement media and PR outputs for corporate partnerships and events.
- Working with the Head of Media and Communication to develop Bond’s crisis communications plan to anticipate, prepare for and implement responses to crisis situations, or other situations where there is risk of damage to our brand and reputation.
News gathering and editorial (20%)
- Update the news section of Bond’s website to capture current stories and issue affecting the humanitarian and development sector.
- Source thought leadership blogs for distribution through various Bond channels and external media, including news stories, blogs, features and social media items
- Source opportunities to share Bond’s media coverage via Bond’s different channels including social media and in relevant Bond working groups
- Manage the editorial calendar recording key global dates and events and making the wider team aware of editorial and media opportunities around these dates.
- Provide editorial support to the team as and when necessary, including writing relevant blogs for the sector.
Other:
- To perform such other responsibilities as may be required from time to time in order to achieve the objectives of the Communications and Member Services Team and the organisation as a whole.
- This role will require regular out-of-hours working within Bond HR guidelines and will fill our 24x7 media response function.
Main contacts
Internally to Communications and Member Services Team, and works with the Policy, Advocacy and Research Team, Funding Manager and Safeguarding Manager, Bond’s members, particular media and communications professionals
Person Specification
Essential
- Substantial experience working with the media, ideally in a media, PR, within an international NGO or as a journalist covering international development issues.
- Proven understanding of the major policy and operational issues currently influencing the work of international NGOs
- Proven network of contacts amongst influential UK print, online, broadcast and trade media.
- Excellent writing skills from press releases to op-eds to case studies and blogs.
- Clearly demonstrated ability to translate complex information into media-worthy content.
- Creativity and ability to persuasively tell and pitch stories.
- Understanding of the needs of online communications and social media.
- Proven experience of working under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy press office.
- An initiative-taking, proactive, inspiring attitude with the ability to manage and prioritise an unpredictable workload and solve problems quickly with limited support.
- Strong influencing and networking skills with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent experience in journalism or communications, or related areas.
- Experience of working for a membership organisation
Benefits
Bond offers a competitive salary and benefits package including:
- 27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with additional staff privilege days, normally between Christmas and New Year
- 7% pension contributions (staff pay 3.5%)
- Flexible working hours (Hybrid working – 1 day, minimum in the office per month)
- Staff Development days
- Perk Box access
- Employee Assistance Programme
- WeCare (Health and wellbeing services, including access to 24/7 online GP services, second medical opinion, mental health support such as counselling, guidance from health professionals, burnout prevention, life event counselling, get fit programmes, nutritionist advice, etc. – for staff and immediate family)
- Interest-free season ticket loan
How to Apply
To apply submit your CV and cover letter by midnight on Sunday 14th September 2025.
In the cover letter we expect you to set out:
- Why you are interested in this role
- How you meet the role requirements
- Your understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion and why it matters in this role
Bond and Equal Opportunites
Bond values diversity and works to advance equity and inclusion. All staff have a responsibility to ensure that they are being open, accepting and respectful to all that they come into contact with within their work at Bond, regardless their protected characteristics. Acting in accordance with the EDI policy, Bond staff must contribute to our inclusive organisational culture ensuring that they are aware of and respond appropriately to micro-aggressions, racism, sexism, LQBTQ+ misconduct and disability equity. Bond Staff must not be bystanders, and must report when they witness any unacceptable behaviour.
In order to assess and ensure the continued effectiveness of Bond’s Equal Opportunities Policy, all applicants are asked to complete a short questionnaire when applying. You are not obliged to answer the questions but the more information you supply the more effectively we can monitor our equal opportunity practices. Completion of all questions is voluntary and failure to answer any question(s) will not affect your application in any way.
The information you supply will be treated in confidence and will not be seen by any member of the selection panel responsible for the appointment. The questionnaire will be detached from your CV and cover letter, stored anonymously and used purely to provide statistics for monitoring purposes.
Privacy Note for Applicant
Our Privacy Notice for applicants can be found on application.
Subject of Employment at Bond
If successful, you must have the right to work for the duration of your contract at Bond. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references. Bond also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the Role
The Policy Coordinator plays a key role in delivering high-quality, intersectional policy analysis and supporting Imkaan’s strategic advocacy. Grounded in Black feminist and anti-racist values, the role ensures our work reflects the lived experiences of Black and Minoritised women and girls.
The postholder will draft policy positions, respond to consultations, produce briefings, and monitor political and sector developments.
Working closely with the Policy and Research Manager and wider team, they will help shape national debates and influence government and stakeholder engagement.
This role requires creativity, analytical strength, and commitment to social justice. The desired candidate will be politically engaged, detail-oriented, and passionate about using policy to shift power and drive change.
Key Responsibilities
1. Policy Research, Analysis, and Development
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Monitor and assess political, legislative, and social developments relevant to violence against women and girls (VAWG), with a particular focus on the experiences and needs of Black and Minoritised women and girls.
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Conduct horizon scanning to track emerging policy trends, legislation, consultations, and other developments affecting the Black and Minoritised women’s sector.
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Analyse national and regional policy environments to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for strategic influence and sector sustainability.
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Produce clear, timely, and well-structured policy briefings, consultation responses, and position papers on VAWG, racial justice, and structural inequality.
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Lead or contribute to consultation responses, parliamentary inquiries, and government engagement opportunities to ensure Imkaan’s voice and expertise inform relevant policy processes.
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Conduct desk-based research and support analysis of member experiences, service data, and lived experience evidence to strengthen the evidence base for advocacy.
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Maintain a library of policy resources and an up-to-date bank of statistics and evidence to support internal and external use.
2. Advocacy and External Sector Engagement
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Use policy analysis to inform and shape advocacy strategies, campaigns, and public engagement work.
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Develop and maintain relationships with policy makers, researchers, academics, and allied organisations.
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Represent Imkaan in relevant external meetings, networks, roundtables, and events.
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Contribute to debates and dialogue by articulating well-evidenced, feminist-informed policy perspectives.
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Deliver policy briefings, workshops, and training sessions for Imkaan members and partners.
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Support the development of collective policy knowledge and exchange across the sector.
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Feed into internal planning to align the work of the policy of the Imkaan with wider organisational objectives and timelines.
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Support the coordination of engagement with policymakers, local and national government representatives
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Help prepare for external meetings, briefings, and parliamentary engagement – including drafting agendas, notes, and follow-up materials
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Assist with convening policy roundtables, strategic influencing meetings, and cross-sector collaborations
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Contribute to the development of Imkaan’s policy influencing calendar and contact management system.
3. Project Planning, Coordination and Organisational Contribution
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Contribute to the overarching workplan of the Policy Unit, ensuring deliverables and deadlines are met.
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Engage in internal monitoring and evaluation as required to assess impact and inform future strategy.
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Maintain effective systems for documentation, reporting, and communication within the team and with stakeholders.
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Actively participate in the team supervision system, internal meetings, and organisational development initiatives.
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Support positive team dynamics and contribute to a collaborative, learning-oriented working culture.
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Ensure alignment with Imkaan’s ethical principles and values in all aspects of policy work.
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Participate in personal development planning and engage with training opportunities.
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Work with the Membership Coordinator to gather insight from members on emerging policy issues
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Support members to participate in influencing opportunities (e.g. consultations, submissions, meetings)
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Help translate policy developments into accessible updates and communications for members and stakeholders.
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Support internal reporting and evaluation of policy and influencing work, tracking outputs and impacts
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Ensure Imkaan’s policy work reflects the organisation’s values and the expertise of Black and Minoritised women and girls
Person Specification
Essential Experience
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This post is open to Black and Minoritised women only as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 (Occupational Requirement)
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Substantial experience working in policy, public affairs, or advocacy within the VAWG sector or closely related fields.
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Demonstrated ability to develop and analyse policy using a feminist, anti-racist, and intersectional lens.
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Experience drafting policy positions, briefings, consultation responses, and research summaries.
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Familiarity with policy issues related to migration, housing and criminal justice, particularly as they affect Black and Minoritised women.
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Strong understanding of how policy change happens in the UK including government structures, legislation, and public policy processes.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to translate complex information for different audiences.
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Research and analytical skills, with experience gathering evidence and synthesising findings into clear policy messaging.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
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Commitment to the values of Black feminism, anti-racism, and the rights of Black and Minoritised women and girls
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Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex issues into accessible, impactful policy positions.
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Knowledge of methods and frameworks for policy research and analysis.
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Ability to support policy engagement across a range of stakeholder groups, including grassroots organisations and government bodies.
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Strong planning, organisational, and project coordination skills.
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Confident in convening and facilitating meetings, preparing agendas, and producing follow-up documentation.
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Deep commitment to intersectional Black feminist values and social justice.
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Demonstrable understanding of the specific experiences and needs of Black and Minoritised women.
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Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and across dynamic partnerships and networks.
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Commitment to ethical, participatory, and survivor-centred approaches to policy work.
Desirable Experience
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Knowledge of devolved governments and regional political structures in the UK.
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Experience in monitoring and evaluating policy impact.
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Ability to design and deliver policy-related training or capacity-building for grassroots organisations.
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Understanding of international frameworks on women’s rights, migration, and racial justice (e.g., CEDAW, Istanbul Convention, UN conventions).
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Experience in drafting speeches, op-eds, or articles for advocacy purposes.
What we offer:
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30 days annual leave + public holidays (pro rata)
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Flexible working arrangements
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Pension contribution
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Private Health Care (BUPA)
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Meeting Free Fridays
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Supportive, feminist working environment
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Opportunities for learning and development
Imkaan is a feminist organisation dedicated to addressing violence against Black and minoritised women and girls.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Health IGVA supporting women and children who are impacted by different strands of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). You will work closely with victims of VAWG from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of VAWG at the highest risk and their children.
The Health IGVA will train and provide ongoing support to GP practices and other health professionals and providers to enable primary and secondary care staff to be able to effectively talk to their patients about gender based abuse and different strands of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG): including Domestic abuse and violence (physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, economic or tech abuse), Sexual Violence (Rape and sexual assault), Stalking and harassment , Sexual exploitation (including women working in sex industry and Child Sexual Exploitation), Female genital mutilation (FGM)/cutting , Forced marriage, So-called ‘honour’-based abuse, provide early identification and offer appropriate care pathways for survivors of all genders, aged 16 years and over and their children, living, working or/and studying in Lambeth.
The post holder will work in partnership with the local Integrated Care Board (ICB) and the Gaia Service Manager to proactively develop and maintain links with health providers in the local area and build links with health professionals and support agencies.
The job involves working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the Multiagency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and local partnership protocols and procedures that prioritise the safety of survivors. The post holder will empower survivors by providing them with emotional, practical and personal welfare support.
The job involves informing survivors of the full range of civil, criminal, and practical options that might increase their safety.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 4 September 2025
Interview Date: 18 and 19 September 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Women and Girls Network’s (WGN) Administration & Bookings Officers (ABO) have day-to-day responsibility for coordinating the bookings for all of our clinical services. They contribute towards the delivery of high-quality therapeutic work through the provision of an empathetic, efficient, and comprehensive service, ensuring that all referral/booking-related matters are administered effectively. This is achieved by working closely and consulting with various managers about any potential barriers to service provision and regarding complex and/or highly sensitive cases. This role is primarily focused on our Rape Crisis and Ascent Counselling Services and also includes providing occasional cover and support for other WGN services.
ABOs act as a key point of contact for the charity and ensure WGN’s centers are welcoming, supportive, and calm environments for all users. As with all WGN team members, ABOs are responsible for actively contributing to a culture that values and respects diversity, learning, improvement, striving for quality, and best practice. They are responsible for contributing to continuous formal monitoring and reporting processes for clinical services delivery and provision.
We are looking for a highly motivated, organised, and skilled individual to join our brilliant team of ABOs whose contributions are essential to the core functioning of WGN’s clinical services. If you are passionate about supporting women and would like to work within an empowering and feminist framework, we would really like to hear from you.
This post is offered on a part-time basis (21 hours per week) with possibility to increase to full-time (35 hours) and involves a combination of remote and office based working determined by Client, service delivery, and organisational requirements.
WGN is an equal opportunities employer.
The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
We promote social change that transforms societal attitudes, practices, and policies to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls.




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At Stewardship, we are passionate about equipping the Church and Christian charities with the financial tools and guidance they need to thrive.
We are now looking for a dedicated Accounts Examiner to join our growing team. This is more than just a technical role — it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting Christian organisations in their mission through expert financial insight and care.
This is an opportunity to work for a growing team, working to support churches and Christian charities through finance and play a significant part in driving forward our mission and to continue to build our capability as a dynamic Accounts Examination Team serving a range of clients including churches and other Christian charities.
The role will involve the preparation and / or the examination of accounts which will be prepared in one of two formats – receipts and payments or accruals. The role holder will be able to work on their own initiative but also be an effective team player.
As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:
• Active membership of local church congregation.
• An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Duty Independent Gender Violence Advocate (Duty IGVA)
Location: Lambeth, London
Salary: £23,085.69 per annum, inclusive of London weighting allowance
Contract type: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week (Tuesday-Friday). Please note that the the operating hours of the service are 8AM- 6PM Monday- Friday with the expectation to work on some days 8- 4pm or 10- 6pm to cover.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Duty Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to be the first point of contact for women who are impacted by domestic violence. You will work closely with victims of domestic abuse from the point of crisis and other gender-based abuse to provide high quality independent support to survivors all risk levels and their children..
In this role you will be part of a busy team. You will be the first point of contact for survivors who have been referred to the Gaia Centre. The duty IGVA will be responding to daily enquiries (specify from whom- public, agencies, individuals? over the phone and email as well as contacting survivors, assessing their risks and needs.
The duty IGVA will be responsible for carrying out and implementing safety plans and needs and will ensure an effective handover to the over to the relevant GAIA team for ongoing support. The post holder will also empower survivors by providing them with emotional, practical and personal welfare support. You will ensure that survivors are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment, enabling them to access their rights, make decisions and increase their life options. The job involves working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership protocols and procedures that prioritise the safety of survivors.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.
Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 3rd September 2025
Interview Date: 11 and 12 September 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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| Position | Support Line Manager
| Salary | £37,000 per annum pro rata
| Contract type | Part-time, Permanent
| Remote/Hybrid | Remote
| Working Days| 3 or 4
| Overview and key points on the role | This is a management-level role and will involve working lone shifts during evenings and weekends to provide support to Support Line Workers and volunteers during their shifts. Support Line Manager duties will also include line-managing a team of Support Line Workers, the development and delivery of training, supporting the development and implementation of policy and processes. A key element of the role is safeguarding children and adults at risk who may call us. We will provide the successful candidate with: ● Monthly clinical supervision and line-management supervision. ● A salary of £37,000 (pro rata). ● Regular CPD and developmental opportunities. ● NEST pension scheme; 3% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution. ● Travel loan and cycle to work scheme. ● Holiday pay equivalent to annual leave. ● Access to a range of benefits including My GP Anytime, My Employment Assistance Programme, My Online Health Assessments, My Perks and The Health Shield scheme.
| REQUIRED UNLESS CONFIRMED WITH THE PEOPLE TEAM| The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. RCSL is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in management and leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement. All positions are located in the UK and require the right to work in the UK.
| How to apply | Please apply with an up-to-date CV and cover letter (of up to 1000 words) identifying how you meet the essential and any desirable qualifications, skills and experience
If we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, we reserve the right to close the position before the advertised closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Women at the Well is a support service for women based in the King’s Cross area of central London. We provide practical support and advocacy to women facing a wide range of disadvantages, and we have a specialism in working with women whose lives have been affected by prostitution and/or sexual exploitation. We are trauma informed, holistic and woman-centred. We deliver our mission through three interconnected services:
1. A women only drop-in service
2. An advocacy service
3. An outreach service
We take referrals from many external partners and while we have a hub-centre in Kings Cross we are a pan-London service.
Women at the Well has supported thousands of women over more than twenty years work in London. We see the complex ways in which women’s inequality, racism, disability and poor health, educational disadvantage, trauma in childhood, migration and the hostile immigration environment can all lead to significant social and economic disadvantages and harm. As well as providing tailored support, we aim to speak up for the rights of women to live lives free from abuse.
Job purpose:
The Head of Services role is critical to leading the delivery of the best possible support to the women who use our services. The Head of Services has lead responsibility for continuous review of the effectiveness of our services and whether they are meeting women’s needs. She needs to be in touch with what is happening in the lives of the women using our services.
We are looking for a strategic thinker who can shape and lead the future direction of our service, ensuring it continues to meet the complex and evolving needs of women affected by sexual exploitation. This person will have the vision to identify what needs to change and the leadership skills to drive that change with confidence and clarity.
They will be an empowering leader, capable of inspiring and supporting a skilled team of support workers and volunteers who are engaged in emotionally demanding work and who rely on strong, compassionate oversight. A deep understanding of the risks faced by the women we support—and a commitment to reducing those risks—must be at the heart of their approach.
§ Closing date: 15 September 2025
§ Interview date: 25 and 26 September
For full job description and application process on our website and below.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £55 to 60K per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 37 hours per week
Annual Leave: 27 days plus bank holidays
Pension: 8% employer contribution via Royal London
Reports to: Chair of Trustees
Checks: Enhanced DBS and references required
Lead with Purpose. Drive Impact. Shape the Future.
Could you play a crucial role in improving the lives of LGBT+ young people in Sussex?
Allsorts is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead our organisation into its next chapter. As CEO, you will be at the helm of a passionate and skilled team, driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and sector influence.
This is a pivotal leadership role where you’ll work closely with the Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team to ensure Allsorts continues to thrive in a changing political and economic landscape. You’ll oversee the development and delivery of services, manage key stakeholder relationships, and ensure financial sustainability and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and direction across the organisation
- Collaborate with the Board and senior leaders to shape and deliver long-term goals
- Represent Allsorts externally, building partnerships and influencing policy
- Ensure operational effectiveness, financial health, and regulatory compliance
- Champion a culture of inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement
About You:
You’re an experienced leader with a track record of delivering impact in complex environments. You bring strong strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach. While you don’t need to identify as LGBT+, you must have a deep understanding of the challenges faced by LGBT+ communities and a commitment to equity and inclusion.
Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected organisation through its 25th year and beyond. You’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about making a real difference in the lives of LGBT+ children, young people, and their families.
About Allsorts
Allsorts' mission is to listen to, connect, and support children and young people under the age of 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans (LGBT+), or exploring their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
By placing young people’s voices at the centre of our work and consultations, we ensure that our understanding of their ongoing and evolving needs continues to inform our service provision.
There are three main strands to our service provision, all of which approach things from slightly different angles, but are all in service of improving the lives of LGBT+ children and young people.
Youth Service
We offer youth groups, one-to-one support, activities, residentials, in-school support, and much more for children and young people.
Parents & Carers Service.
We offer groups, one-to-one support, activities, information sessions, and much more for parents & carers of LGBT+ children and young people
Training Service
We provide LGBT+ Inclusion Training for a wide range of organisations, mainly to those working with children and young people, to help build people’s knowledge of LGBT+ issues and their confidence in being LGBT+ allies.
Allsorts Youth Project listens to, supports, and connects children & young people (under 26) who are LGBT+.





Lead the marketing and brand strategy for the Voice of North East schools developing and delivering strategies to serve our stakeholder groups.
Marketing and Brand Manager
Salary: Senior Manager Band 5 – £40,775–£52,196, depending on experience
Location: Central Newcastle (with flexibility to work from home on Fridays)
Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week
Holidays: 30 days plus Bank Holidays
Travel: Some regional and national travel, as required
Closing Date: 5pm Wednesday 27 August 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 16 September 2025
Make a Difference with Schools North East
Schools North East is a dynamic, purpose-driven charity that champions the schools sector across the North East. Representing a collaborative community of over 1,150 member schools, we are recognised nationally as the Voice advocating for North East schools, the Glue fostering collaboration, and the Bridge connecting them with the wider world. Now approaching our 20th year, we are entering an exciting new phase of development, strengthening our influence, expanding our reach, and enhancing the value we deliver to our members.
As Marketing and Brand Manager, you will be a senior leader responsible for setting and delivering our strategic marketing and communications agenda. You will ensure alignment across all marketing activities, communications, policy, events, and external relations, integrating workstreams to achieve organisational goals and reinforce SNE’s position as the authoritative voice of North East schools. This is a pivotal, high-profile role requiring a dynamic, commercially aware, and highly experienced strategic thinker with a strong background in PR and marketing.
We are looking for a values-led leader who can anticipate long-term trends and align strategies with the organisation’s vision, taking account of the political, economic, and educational landscape. You will make bold yet considered decisions, taking calculated risks where appropriate, and responding promptly and effectively to critical events. You will lead by example, actively promoting SNE’s values and vision both internally and externally, and influencing our strategy, direction, and culture to increase organisational effectiveness.
You will bring a collaborative, resilient, and adaptable approach, fostering a culture of learning and development that helps the team grow and succeed, while sharing your own expertise to support others. With exceptional communication skills, you will engage stakeholders with purpose and conviction and ensure that service delivery is efficient, impactful, and aligned with stakeholder needs. This is an opportunity to join a respected and ambitious organisation at a key point in its journey—and to play a personal role in shaping its next chapter of success.
Key Responsibilities
Organisational Leadership
- Contribute to the strategic leadership of Schools North East as a senior manager, ensuring marketing work supports the organisation’s long-term mission and values.
Strategic Marketing Leadership
- Develop and deliver a forward-thinking marketing strategy that elevates Schools North East’s brand regionally and nationally, aligning with organisational goals and values.
- Act as the senior lead on all marketing and brand initiatives, embedding marketing thinking across the organisation.
Brand Development & Management
- Strengthen Schools North East as the authoritative voice of education in the region and a credible influencer on the national stage.
- Manage and refresh as necessary the brand identity to ensure consistency across all channels, content, campaigns, and events.
Content & Campaign Strategy
- Create and oversee a compelling multi-channel content strategy that delivers high-value engagement across all audiences – from school leaders and policymakers to media and potential funders.
- Lead integrated marketing campaigns that amplify the impact of events, policy work, and membership services.
Audience Engagement & Insight
- Develop segmented engagement strategies to better serve diverse stakeholder groups, ensuring messages land with clarity and purpose.
- Use audience insight, member feedback, and data analytics to shape messaging, improve outcomes, and report on ROI.
Media & Public Relations
- Act as brand guardian and media lead by proactively shaping public narratives, overseeing media inquiries, and managing external comms.
- Build/manage strategic relationships with regional and national media to drive influence and awareness.
Digital & Social Media Strategy
- Transform Schools North East’s digital presence, particularly on LinkedIn and other platforms, to increase visibility, engagement, and thought leadership.
- Introduce a more dynamic and audience-friendly approach to communications and e-newsletters, reducing information overload and improving open and engagement rates.
Revenue Generation & Innovation
- Identify new, and retain existing, income-generating opportunities through memberships, partnerships, sponsorships, or creative campaigns that align with SNE’s mission.
- Support diversification of income streams while maintaining the organisation’s charitable ethos.
Systems & Tools
- Oversee the development and optimisation of CRM, website, and digital tools to streamline marketing operations and track impact.
- Ensure data compliance and user experience best practices are upheld.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead and mentor direct reports setting clear KPIs and fostering a creative, ambitious, and collaborative team culture across the organisation.
- Work closely with Directors, Business, Events and Policy teams to ensure marketing activity supports and enhances core functions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Roundhouse is a world-renowned music and arts venue in Camden and a registered charity supporting over 10,000 young people aged 11–30 each year.
Through creative programmes, studio access, mentoring, and professional development, it empowers young people to build skills, grow their confidence, and pursue careers in the creative industries. From its iconic main space, to our state-of-the-art Creative Studios open to musicians, filmmakers, podcasters and performers aged 13-25, to the newly opened Roundhouse Works, a dedicated creative centre for 18–30 year olds – Roundhouse offers the space, support, and resources to help young people thrive.
The Roundhouse’s 13-person fundraising team has recently increased its ambitious annual target, largely driven by strong performance from the Trusts and Statutory team. Operating within a successful mixed economy model, the charity benefits from a diverse range of income sources – including ticket sales, commercial hires, and an increasingly ambitious programme of grants and philanthropy.
Trusts and statutory funding is a core part of this model. This year’s £600k Trusts target has almost been met, supported by a strong pipeline, multi-year relationships, and a wide portfolio of fundable work across employability, wellbeing, and diversity. The postholder will also be responsible for Arts Council England reporting.
With programmes closely aligned to youth sector priorities and policy initiatives, this role offers the opportunity to build on solid foundations and contribute to the organisation’s next phase of growth.
As Senior Trusts and Statutory Manager, you will:
- Lead and manage a successful team (Trusts and Statutory Manager and Coordinator), delivering and growing the team’s £600k annual income target
- Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of trust and statutory prospects by crafting compelling proposals, narratives, and packages of support
- Steward key long-term funder relationships, including Arts Council England, and take responsibility for accurate reporting and statutory funding compliance
- Identify and shape new funding opportunities across a broad portfolio, including youth employability, mental health, creative skills, and inclusion
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across Fundraising, Programmes, and Evaluation to ensure projects are designed with purpose, evidence, and impact
- Represent Roundhouse confidently and professionally in meetings with trustees, funders, and senior stakeholders
Ideal skills and experience:
- Proven success in securing high five- or six-figure grants from trusts, foundations, or statutory funders
- Strong track record of creatively packaging compelling cases for support that align funder interests with organisational priorities
- Experience managing and growing funder relationships with a strategic and entrepreneurial approach
- Experience managing teams (formal or dotted-line) with a collaborative and supportive leadership style
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a skilled storyteller capable of crafting persuasive funding proposals and impactful reports
- Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders, including board members, funders, and programme leads
- Experience in youth sectors is desirable, as is familiarity with funders such as Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Garfield Weston, and bigger strategic funders
- A strategic thinker with energy, creativity, and autonomy, comfortable working in an environment where innovation and adaptability are essential
- Strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
This is a hybrid role with minimum 3 days per week at the Roundhouse office (Closest tube: Chalk Farm). Roundhouse offer flexible working options - please discuss with Laura Macnamara at QuarterFive, who we are partnering with for this appointment.
Employee benefits include:
- 25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays pro rata, increasing after 2 years service up to 30 days
- Ability to buy up to 3 days annual leave
- Pension scheme – 4% employer and 4% employee contributions
- Cycle to Work, Tech and Home Scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave
- Health Cash Plan
- Group Life Assurance
- Staff discount at the Roundhouse bar and café
- Complimentary staff tickets
The Roundhouse are partnering with Laura Macnamara at QuarterFive for this appointment.
Suitable applicants will be contacted and invited to a briefing call to discuss the role and their relevant experience.
Applying with CV only at this stage is encouraged - it is not necessary to submit a cover letter, unless you need to clarify how your experience meets the person specification. For candidates who go on to make a formal application, full support will be provided with cover letter and CV, as part of the service offered by QuarterFive.
First stage interviews (in person) have been scheduled for Tuesday 16th September 2025.