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Job Description
Key responsibilities:
- Events Marketing
- To oversee the scheduling, production and distribution of promotional e-mails for our events. Liaise with comms team to promote events across AvMA media platform To work on the development of the events pages on the new AvMA web site. Ensuring event web pages are kept up-to-date. To carry out data analysis and web analytics to determine what people are responding to and to highlight the areas we may need to focus/re-focus.
Events Logistics & Management
- In conjunction with the Head of Events, to undertake the production and organisation of events, including inviting and liaising with speakers and arranging event logistics. Effective liaison with speakers, ensuring they have all the information required to participate in the event and providing deadlines for receiving their presentation and biography. To work on site at events as required and run smaller events on your own. Duties will involve setting-up and administering registration, liaising with the venue, greeting speakers and exhibitors, dealing with enquiries from delegates and making sure the event runs smoothly. Production of the online conference documentation, to include speaker presentations.
Research & Event Development
- Help identify and research potential subject areas on which we may want to run events. Keep a close eye on the medico-legal events sector market and other events taking place. Help identify potential new sponsors and exhibitors for our events.
Events CRM
- Develop a sound understanding of AvMA’s new CRM, ensuring we optimise it for the efficient and effective marketing of events.
- To assist if/as required with bookings and booking queries for AvMA’s events.
Other
- To support the Events Department’s quality initiatives and to suggest continuing improvements where needs arise.
- To undertake other duties commensurate with the post as may be required.
- Deputise for the Head of Events when necessary
Person Specification
Essential:
- An understanding of, and commitment to, the values and objectives of AvMA.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with a wide range of individuals and organisations.
- Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to manage and prioritise workload and meet targets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confidence in liaising with speakers, sponsors and delegates.
- Experience of organising events and on-site management of events, including in-person and online events/webinars.
- Marketing copy writing ability, proof-reading skills, outstanding attention to detail.
- Experience of using e-mail marketing platforms (e.g. Dot Digital) and social media to promote events and maintaining event web pages.
- A high level of IT and digital literacy skills, including Office 365, Microsoft Dynamics and Adobe In Design
- Staying calm under pressure, a proactive and solutions focussed approach to problem-solving, ability to independently think on your feet.
- Demonstrable commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Desirable:
- Experience of working within a charity.
- Experience of working in healthcare and legal sector events.
- Knowledge or experience of healthcare, the NHS or patient safety work.
- Understanding/experience of Search Engine Optimisation.
Job Purpose: Lead delivery of a national climate action programme (BELIEVE in Climate Action), managing cross-sector partnerships, stakeholder engagement and programme operations. Oversee youth-led initiatives and knowledge exchange, while also supporting university teams to deliver the ParliaMentors programme and strengthen student leadership and civic engagement.
- Salary: £40,204 (Band D, Point 3, including London weighting) / £36,501 (Band D, Point 3, elsewhere in the UK)
- Contract: 4.2 years (this is a fixed term contract, linked to the BELIEVE project, ending in September 2030)
- Location: primarily hybrid/remote, open to candidates anywhere in the UK. The project is based in England, so the role will involve regular travel to locations across England, including London.
- Hours: 1 FTE (0.8 FTE can be considered)
- Reporting to: Senior Programme Manager, Youth & Universities
- Start date: 3rd August 2026
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Programme Manager to lead delivery of Believe in Climate Action (BELIEVE), an ambitious national initiative at the intersection of climate action, youth leadership and community engagement (3 days per week). This role will also support the delivery of the UN Award winning ParliaMentors project, providing mentoring, training and leadership development opportunities to students across the country, and maintaining strong relationships with University partners (2 days per week).
This is a unique opportunity to lead a complex, high-impact programme that connects schools, communities, young people, researchers and policymakers, shaping a more inclusive and effective model of climate action across England. You would be joining a team that has been running impactful projects for 19 years, which centres the voices, needs and potential of young people to bring about change.
The BELIEVE project
BELIEVE in Climate Action (BELIEVE) is an ambitious and innovative national programme led by the Faith & Belief Forum in partnership with the Cambridge Interfaith Programme. Together, we are building a bold new model for climate action, one that connects grassroots communities, young leaders, researchers and policymakers through collaboration, co-learning and shared purpose.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to lead a pioneering, cross-sector initiative that is reshaping how climate action happens in England. BELIEVE operates at the intersection of community engagement, youth leadership and policy influence, requiring strategic oversight, strong partnership management and the ability to navigate complexity across local, regional and national contexts.
BELIEVE is also a platform for sector leadership. It offers the opportunity to influence how climate engagement is understood and delivered, particularly by centring voices often excluded from mainstream climate discourse, including young people and those from diverse faith and belief backgrounds.
About the Faith & Belief Forum
For nearly 30 years, the Faith & Belief Forum has worked to build connected communities, a society that celebrates diversity, and to tackle faith and belief based hate, discrimination, division and polarisation.
We are a dynamic organisation, who puts the voices of our beneficiaries at the forefront. We work in schools to build connection, understanding and empathy, in universities to build confidence, skills and connection in the next generation of interfaith leaders, and in communities to celebrate the role that faith plays in society, and pilot new, innovative approaches to tackling hate and division at the local level.
Our team is diverse, talented, sensitive, and creative. We value building meaningful connection amongst ourselves, and with our partners and stakeholders. We believe that a central solution to tackling division, polarisation and hate is connection, that is both expertly facilitated and heartfelt. In our projects this takes place through education, dialogue, social action projects, mentoring, training and development, public engagement events, and community led responses to local issues.
Key Responsibilities
Programme leadership & delivery
· Lead the strategic and operational delivery of BELIEVE across its three interlinked workstreams
· Ensure effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of a multi-year national programme
· Manage programme timelines, budgets, reporting and risk
Stakeholder engagement & partnerships
· Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-sector stakeholders, including schools, community organisations, funders, academic partners and policymakers
· Act as a senior point of contact for programme partners, ensuring alignment, accountability and collaboration
· Convene and facilitate high-level stakeholder spaces, including national workshops and knowledge-exchange forums
Team & youth leadership oversight
· Line manage the BELIEVE project Coordinator, ensuring timely and high quality delivery of workplans, supporting their development and training, managing any performance issues, and helping them to grow and thrive.
· Oversee delivery of the youth leadership strand, including internship programmes and youth-led climate action projects
Strategy, learning & influence
· Design internal evaluation frameworks and processes, in collaboration with University of Cambridge academics
· Translate research, learning and evaluation into programme development, communications and external influence
· Contribute to shaping national conversations on inclusive climate action
· Responsible for delivery, and ensuring programme outputs (reports, toolkits, events, digital platforms) are high-quality and impactful
Manage 2 teams of ParliaMentors students
· Support with delivery of the ParliaMentors programme, including facilitating workshops, having meetings with students, organising the logistics for various events throughout the year
· Mentor and support two teams of students at two universities as they work together to deliver a social action project
· Contributing to communications for the programme on social media, LinkedIn, and newsletters
· Support with delivering trainings for university staff
Person Specification
Essential Experience
· Significant experience managing complex, multi-partner programmes (ideally national or multi-regional)
· Demonstrable expertise in stakeholder engagement at a senior level, including building and maintaining strong partnerships across sectors
· Strong track record of delivering complex programmes on time and within budget
· Confidence and proven experience in line management (this role will line manage 1 Project Coordinator, and oversee an internship programme of up to 8 paid interns per year)
· Strong financial management skills, and experience managing large budgets (this role will be responsible for financial management of the BELIEVE project, and reporting to funders)
· Strong experience and understanding of Safeguarding, in charities and/ or school settings
Skills & Competencies
· Excellent project management skills, experienced in using project management tools
· Excellent relationship management and influencing skills
· Strategic thinking combined with strong operational delivery
· Ability to navigate complexity and work across different sectors and perspectives
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
· Experience in climate action, sustainability or environmental programmes
· Understanding of faith, belief and/or intercultural engagement
· Experience working with research partners or translating evidence into practice
· Project management qualification
· CRM development experience
How to Apply
Please submit:
· Your CV (Max 2 pages)
· A cover letter detailing what motivated you to apply for the role, and how you meet the person specification.
Application deadline:
6th May 2026, 9:00 AM
Benefits include:
· Opportunity to work mainly remotely from home, with occasional travel to London and other locations across England required for schools, events, and activities.
· Generous annual leave from 25 days (pro rata) plus UK bank holidays, increasing with length of service and including a birthday day off after three years.
· 2 days paid volunteer leave (pro rata)
· Generous pension scheme to help you save for the future.
· Interfaith and intercultural learning opportunities
· Access to internal learning sessions on topics relevant to our sector
· Team events / away days / annual retreat
· Supportive and inclusive work environment with a focus on staff wellbeing
Who we encourage to apply
We value sensitivity to the issues at the heart of our work and a strong commitment to The Faith & Belief Forum’s goals. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities, as well as from faith or belief communities currently underrepresented in our organisation, including Sikh, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Zoroastrian communities. We warmly welcome applicants of all ages and experiences who share our vision and values, and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, regardless of protected or unprotected characteristics, including but not limited to gender, disability, sexual orientation, and religion or belief.
We recognise that valuable experience can be gained through work, study, volunteering, or community involvement.
Unfortunately, we can only consider applications from individuals who have the unrestricted right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must also already be resident and based in the UK at the time of application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Charity and Our Vision.
For over 15 years, Scotty's Little Soldiers has been supporting children and young people who have been bereaved of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces. We are about to embark on an exciting journey which will see the charity evolve to support anyone affected by a military-connected bereavement and ultimately empower a community of more than 25,000 bereaved individuals and their families by 2035.
Founded in 2010 by Nikki Scott following the death of her husband, Corporal Lee Scott, the charity currently offers a unique blend of emotional, practical, and educational support to over 750 young people.
We are proud of our vibrant, non-traditional culture, which puts the needs of bereaved children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We embrace innovative approaches, are committed to creating smiles and believe in the power of community, resilience, and connection.
Role Mission.
To be an integral part of the delivery of Scotty’s new navigating entitlements casework (START) Programme, a single point of contact service designed to support anyone affected by military-connected bereavement.
This is a hands-on, and vital role within a brand new team. You’ll be the first step in ensuring that everyone in the bereaved military community receives compassionate, personalised, and well-coordinated support.
The key responsibilities of this role are:
Service Design & Delivery
Working closely with the Head of START, contribute to the planning and rollout of the START Programme
In many cases be the first port of call for Scotty’s families, and be a welcoming and inclusive contact for all those families
Implement the new service model, workflows, triage process and beneficiary journey
Ensure the service you deliver is trauma-informed, inclusive, and responsive to beneficiary feedback
Manage your own caseload with support from Head of START programme
Team Leadership & Development
Once your experience has grown, provide peer support to any further caseworkers joining the team in 2027 and beyond (depending on demand)
Ensure an ongoing focus on your own learning and development, always creating space for reflective practice
Ensure that you live the culture that reflects The Scotty’s Way and encourages your own personal growth
Be an active part of the wider Families team contributing to Daily Huddles and team plans and objectives
Collaboration & Partnership
Build and maintain, alongside the Head of START strong referral pathways with external organisations (military & non-military charities, NHS, social care)
Build your expertise on navigating entitlements for the bereaved community to ensure that Scotty’s families receive the best possible support.
Work collaboratively with other Programme teams to ensure consistency, shared learning & efficient internal referrals
Monitoring & Evaluation
Ensure that you are reporting consistently on beneficiary engagement, support outcomes, and follow-up actions
Work with your direct support to use evidence and insights gathered to adapt and improve the service over time
Ensure CRM records are complete, accurate, so they can be used to inform delivery decisions
Contribution to Charity-Wide Goals
Feed into cross-functional projects including Outreach, Fundraising, and Strategy
Act as a representative of Scotty’s at sector events or external meetings where appropriate
Support content development by sharing anonymised stories, insights, and themes
The 30-day goals for this role are:
Built a deep understanding of Scotty’s mission, our audience, the services we provide, and strategic direction.
Worked closely with the Head of START and other programme Heads to understand the history of Scotty’s helping families navigate entitlements, including reviewing current and recent cases.
Become familiar with the key stakeholders, partners and organisations (including statutory, charitable and others) for casework in the START Programme.
The 60-day goals for this role are:
Built confidence and knowledge around the START programme aims and objectives, and the needs of Scotty families.
Supported the Head of START to implement the new casework programme and beneficiary journeys.
Built understanding of the processes that are in place to monitor the outcomes and impact of the new START Programme.
Contributed to the design of a light CRM for initial use in START casework.
Supported the development of and started to build understanding of the necessary processes and procedures for casework including safeguarding, triage, wait time limits etc.
Started the training plan for new START caseworkers.
The 90-day goals for this role are:
Supported the launch of the new START Programme alongside Scotty’s team members.
Welcomed the first families to Casework following the processes and framework that the Head of START has implemented.
Worked with the Head of START to set a clear plan for the remainder of 2026 and beyond for the START programme, establishing it as a quality Scotty’s service for families.
Starting to provide outcomes and data that enable the programme’s outcomes to be evidenced.
About You:
Must-Have
Experience in service delivery, casework, and personalised support services
Ability to work independently and manage a busy, varied caseload
A compassionate and person-centred approach to casework
Excellent organisational and communication skills
A clear understanding of safeguarding vulnerable adults
Nice-to-Have
Familiarity with military family life or bereavement support
Background in information, advice and guidance within the charity or statutory sector
An understanding of the importance of service co-design with users or lived experience groups
Additional Information
The role will require some evening or weekend work
Enhanced DBS check required
Travel will be required to events and team training days
The Scotty’s Way
At Scotty’s, our personal performance is only 50% of what success looks like. Our culture is equally important. When you join our team, you sign up to The Scotty’s Way, rooted in our four core values:
Families Come First
Everyone a Supporter, Every Supporter a VIP
Love What You Do
Remember, Every Day
Our values are further supported by our four non-negotiable behaviours of Show Respect, Speak Up, Take Ownership and Actively Collaborate. We are looking for an individual who embodies these values and behaviours.
Closing date: 15th May 2026. Due to resource and time constraints, we are unfortunately unable to provide feedback for every application received and will only contact candidates shortlisted for an interview.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team, we are an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and given equal opportunities for employment and advancement.
We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other protected characteristic.
We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment within our charity, and we provide a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Purpose
Coordinate delivery of the BELIEVE programme, managing interns and supporting school-based climate action projects. Ensure effective communication across partners, assist with monitoring and evaluation, and maintain strong operational systems. Play a central role in day-to-day coordination, enabling high-quality delivery of youth-led and community-focused climate initiatives.
- Salary:
-£31,495 (C1) - £33,089 (C3) depending on experience, including London weighting
-£28,952 (C1) - £30,417 (C3) depending on experience, elsewhere in the UK
- Contract: 4.2 years (this is a fixed term contract, linked to the BELIEVE project, ending in September 2030)
- Location: Remote/ hybrid (we will be prioritising applications from those based in the West Midlands/ North of England, however this role is primarily hybrid/ remote, with regular travel across England)
- Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Managed by: Programme Manager, Youth & Universities
- Start date: 3rd August 2026
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Project Coordinator, to support the delivery of Believe in Climate Action (BELIEVE), an ambitious national initiative at the intersection of climate action, youth leadership and community engagement.
This is a unique opportunity to join a complex, high-impact programme that connects schools, communities, young people, researchers and policymakers, shaping a more inclusive and effective model of climate action across England. You would be joining a team that has been running impactful projects for 19 years, which centres the voices, needs and potential of young people to bring about change.
The BELIEVE project
Believe in Climate Action (BELIEVE) is an ambitious and innovative national programme led by the Faith & Belief Forum in partnership with the Cambridge Interfaith Programme. Together, we are building a bold new model for climate action, one that connects grassroots communities, young leaders, researchers and policymakers through collaboration, co-learning and shared purpose.
At its core, BELIEVE recognises that climate change is not only a scientific or political challenge, but a deeply human one. By bringing faith and belief perspectives into climate conversations, the programme challenges narratives of fatalism and opens up new, values-led pathways for action, rooted in care, responsibility and collective agency.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of a pioneering, cross-sector initiative that is reshaping how climate action happens in England. BELIEVE connects local and national efforts, linking schools, communities and decision-makers in a dynamic network designed to create lasting environmental and social change.
Through the programme, you will contribute to:
· Developing schools as community hubs for climate action, embedding sustainability into everyday life and learning
· Empowering young people as climate leaders, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, to design and lead meaningful local projects
· Building a national knowledge-exchange network, connecting grassroots initiatives with regional and national policy and practice
Working on BELIEVE means joining a collaborative environment that values innovation, inclusion and real-world impact. You will engage directly with communities, partner organisations and policymakers, helping to co-create solutions that reflect local needs while influencing wider systems change.
About the Faith & Belief Forum
For nearly 30 years, the Faith & Belief Forum has worked to build connected communities, a society that celebrates diversity, and to tackle faith and belief based hate, discrimination, division and polarisation.
We are a dynamic organisation, who puts the voices of our beneficiaries at the forefront. We work in schools to build connection, understanding and empathy, in universities to build confidence, skills and connection in the next generation of interfaith leaders, and in communities to celebrate the role that faith plays in society, and pilot new, innovative approaches to tackling hate and division at the local level.
Our team is diverse, talented, sensitive, and creative. We value building meaningful connection amongst ourselves, and with our partners and stakeholders. We believe that a central solution to tackling division, polarisation and hate is expertly facilitated, and heartfelt, connection. In our projects this takes place through education, dialogue, social action projects, mentoring, training and development, public engagement events, and community led responses to local issues.
Key responsibilities
· Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the BELIEVE programme across multiple regions
· Line manage and support youth interns, including onboarding, supervision and ongoing development
· Coordinate school-based climate action projects, ensuring strong communication between schools, interns and partner organisations
· Maintain effective systems for planning, tracking and reporting programme activity
· Support the delivery of workshops, events and knowledge-exchange activities
· Assist with monitoring, evaluation and learning processes, including data collection and reporting
· Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent communication
· Support programme logistics, including scheduling, administration, documentation and resource management
Person Specification
Essential
· Experience in a coordination or programme support role, ideally within a multi-partner project
· Experience working with young people, education settings or community-based programmes
· Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, as well as being detail oriented.
· Excellent communication and relationship management skills
· Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with diverse stakeholders
· Strong administrative and coordination skills, with attention to detail
· Interest in or understanding of faith, belief and/or intercultural work
Desirable
· Experience supporting monitoring and evaluation processes
· Understanding of climate action, sustainability or environmental education
· Familiarity with youth leadership or social action programmes
How to Apply
Please submit:
· Your CV (Max 2 pages)
· A cover letter detailing what motivated you to apply for the role, and how you meet the person specification.
Application deadline:
6th May 2026 at 9:00 AM
Benefits include:
· Opportunity to work mainly remotely from home, with occasional travel to London and other locations across England required for schools, events, and activities.
· Generous annual leave from 25 days (pro rata) plus UK bank holidays, increasing with length of service and including a birthday day off after three years.
· 2 days paid volunteer leave (pro rata)
· Generous pension scheme to help you save for the future.
· Interfaith and intercultural learning opportunities
· Access to internal learning sessions on topics relevant to our sector
· Team events / away days / annual retreat
· Supportive and inclusive work environment with a focus on staff wellbeing
Who we encourage to apply
We value sensitivity to the issues at the heart of our work and a strong commitment to The Faith & Belief Forum’s goals. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities, as well as from faith or belief communities currently underrepresented in our organisation, including Sikh, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Zoroastrian communities. We warmly welcome applicants of all ages and experiences who share our vision and values, and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, regardless of protected or unprotected characteristics, including but not limited to gender, disability, sexual orientation, and religion or belief.
We recognise that valuable experience can be gained through work, study, volunteering, or community involvement.
Unfortunately, we can only consider applications from individuals who have the unrestricted right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must also already be resident and based in the UK at the time of application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For more than 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has helped the military community succeed beyond service – building careers, shaping futures, and living with purpose. Last year, we provided dedicated and specialist employment and justice support to over 23,000 people to create careers and long-term stability.
Are you a passionate leader with a commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community? We’re looking for an experienced and driven individual to lead and shape our national employment support service, helping veterans and their families build meaningful and sustainable careers.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing team, influence strategy, and make a real difference across the UK.
Brief role description
The Programme Manager plays a pivotal leadership role in delivering the Forces Employment Charity’s Ex-Forces Employment Charity Programme. This programme provides regionally-based, comprehensive employment support to all who have served in HM Armed Forces, ensuring personal and locally informed guidance for veterans seeking employment or career change.
Working closely with the Director of Veterans and Families Employment, the Programme Manager drives operational excellence, strengthens service consistency across the UK, and represents the charity’s employment offer in the devolved nations. They ensure that our national network of Advisors is supported, empowered, and aligned to strategic goals, enabling the very best outcomes for the veteran community.
It’s essential that they have experience managing multi-site or national teams, alongside a strong understanding of employment support or careers guidance. They will be confident working with a range of stakeholders, able to use data to inform decisions, and an excellent communicator. Strong IT skills and a genuine commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community are also key.
Ideally, they will bring experience from the veterans or employability sector, along with some understanding of devolved nation policy or frameworks such as safeguarding or vocational training.
This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check our website.
Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description.
What’s in it for you? Check out our Benefits.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date Wednesday, 6 May 2026.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
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We provide life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses, partners and Children


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About the role
We are looking for a proactive and organised Membership and Events Officer to join the Magistrates’ Association on a 12-month maternity cover basis.
This is a varied and hands-on role, supporting our membership, events and branch network. You will play a key part in ensuring our members receive a high-quality service, while also helping to strengthen and grow our local branch activity across England and Wales. This role sits within our small staff team.
Alongside managing membership processes with our third party support organisation, you will take a lead role in delivering small national events and supporting our network of volunteer-led branches. This includes working closely with branch officers, delivering inductions, and helping to reinvigorate areas where engagement is lower.
About you
You will be someone who enjoys working across multiple areas, is comfortable managing competing priorities, and takes a proactive approach to getting things done.
You will have experience in membership support and event delivery, and be confident working with volunteers and stakeholders at all levels. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential, particularly in relation to managing data and financial processes.
A working knowledge of Direct Debit (BACS) processes, including renewals and handling failed payments, is important for this role.
Most importantly, you will be someone who is approachable, practical and able to build strong working relationships, helping to support and strengthen our branch network.
We will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis, so early application is advised.
Key responsibilities
- Supporting the delivery of an efficient and responsive membership service, including renewals and member enquiries
- Managing Direct Debit (BACS) processes, including renewals, collections and handling exceptions, alongside third party membership support organisation.
- Acting as a key point of contact for branch executives, providing support and guidance when needed.
- Supporting the reinvigoration of areas with low or declining MA representation
- Planning and delivering key events, including:
- Four retired member events per year, including a Christmas lunch/dinner
- Regional branch meetings (typically once per year across multiple locations)
- The Royal Garden Party reception
· Administration of webinars, setting up of events using Wordpress
- Supporting the maintenance of accurate membership data and contributing to reporting
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and external partners
What we’re looking for
Essential
- Experience in a membership organisation, charity, or similar environment
- Experience of organising and delivering events
- Experience of working with databases or CRM systems
- Experience of managing or administering Direct Debit (BACS) processes, and other payments.
- Experience of working with BACS reporting files (e.g. ARUDD, ADDACS)
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to build positive working relationships with volunteers and stakeholders
- A proactive approach and ability to work on your own initiative
Desirable
- Experience of supporting volunteer-led groups or committees
- Experience of delivering inductions or training
- Experience using Wordpress and Mailchimp
- Experience of supporting engagement or participation in a membership setting
- An interest in the work of the Magistrates’ Association and the wider justice system
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trusts Fundraiser
Location: Remote – Homebased
Contract: Part Time - 25 hours per week | Permanent
Salary: £29,656.01 - £31,134.23 (Full Time Equivalent)
Deafblind UK has championed people with dual sensory loss since 1928, helping them to overcome the unique set of challenges they face. We support the rights and interests of deafblind people of all ages, in the belief that they deserve the opportunity to live their lives to the fullest, retain their independence, and be included in their local communities. Wellbeing, emotional and practical support forms the cornerstone of our support services. These services are entirely ‘bespoke’, recognising the uniqueness of every individual, and they are based very firmly on our fundamental belief that disability does not mean inability.
The Impact You'll Make
In Trusts, we secure funding to help our colleagues deliver the services described above. So, we enable our colleagues to make a very real difference to the lives of those affected by dual sensory loss. We regard that as a privilege.
What We Need
An individual who will share our view, and who can enhance our team with their experience and expertise. Someone who will bring passion, who is not afraid of hard work, and a good team player. Someone who wants to help make a difference.
What you’ll be doing
You will produce excellent and compelling funding applications, based on thorough research. You will liaise with colleagues to help construct applications. Once funding is secured, you will steward your portfolio of funders to ensure that they are well informed about our work and inclined to provide us with further support. You will ensure that records are accurately maintained on our CRM system.
You will bring to the role:
- Proven experience in Trusts Fundraising
- Demonstrable evidence of first-class writing skills, with the capacity to translate complex subject matter into a compelling, and easily understood case for support
- Good research skills, with the ability to match the organisation’s projects and strands of work with funders’ priorities
- Good organisational skills with the capacity to meet multiple deadlines
- Good admin skills, with a good eye for detail, and a commitment to 100% accuracy
What You’ll Get In Return
- A strong, supportive, productive, high-performance team
- A commitment to personal development and growth in the job
- Flexible working arrangements
- The opportunity to help make a difference on behalf of one of the most vulnerable groups in society
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays (increases by a day at both 3 years of service and 5 years of service)
- Westfield Health – which includes the below:
- Cash reimbursement for a range of health-related costs that we all incur regularly, such as dental and optical costs, hospital in patient or day care, and more.
- A Doctor line giving access to a GP 24/7
- A discount scheme
- Gym membership discounts
- 24-hour employee helpline
- Workplace Pension - eligible employees are enrolled onto the workplace pension scheme
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
We support people who have combined sight and hearing loss which affects their access to information, mobility and communication.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a skilled and proactive Media & PR Manager to lead and deliver our media activity at a pivotal time for animal-free science.
This is an opportunity to shape how Animal Free Research UK is represented across national, sector and digital media. You will operate as a standalone role, responsible for building our reputation as a credible and authoritative voice on human-specific medical research, strengthening understanding of alternatives to animal testing.
Working across science, policy and communications, you will translate complex ideas into clear, compelling stories, secure high-quality media coverage, and support the organisation to respond effectively to emerging opportunities and challenges.
What you’ll be doing
- Setting direction and priorities for all media and PR activity
- Shaping how animal-free research is represented in public and policy conversations
- Building and maintaining an effective media presence, including securing coverage, developing media materials and managing media relationships
- Using judgement and insight to guide activity, including responding to media enquiries, advising colleagues and identifying opportunities and risks
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who can combine strong media instincts with sound judgement and the confidence to both shape and deliver media activity in a standalone role.
You will bring:
- Proven experience in a media or PR role, with evidence of securing meaningful coverage
- Experience operating with a high degree of autonomy, setting direction and managing delivery of media activity
- Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly
- Confidence in building relationships with journalists and stakeholders
- Experience handling both proactive and reactive media work
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively under pressure
You don’t need to come from a scientific background, but you should be comfortable engaging with complex subject matter and motivated by our mission.
Why join us?
Animal Free Research UK is working to accelerate the transition to human-specific research methods that deliver better treatments for patients without the use of animals.
This role offers the opportunity to:
- Contribute to a mission-driven organisation creating meaningful change
- Work at the intersection of science, policy and public engagement
- Shape media narratives around an important and evolving area of research
- Take ownership of a key organisational function within a collaborative and supportive team
Our mission is to champion animal-free, human-specific technologies that deliver better treatments for human diseases faster.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Community Fundraising Relationship Manager known as Relationship Manager (South Midlands) internally.
Location: Home-based covering South Midlands. Candidates should ideally reside in Oxfordshire, Warwickshire Northamptonshire or North Gloucestershire and have access to a vehicle as there is a requirement to be able to travel across the region to attend meetings, events and training.
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £35,655 per annum (home based)
What we do: We help young people through cancer
How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind
What we’re looking for:
- Someone with a successful track record of building strong internal and external relationships and generating income ideally from community and corporate opportunities
- Someone who can create and deliver strong stewardship plans to maximise income and retain our supporters
- Someone with a growth mindset who is solution focused. Someone who can manage their time and workload, and utilise our given processes, systems, and parameters to overcome barriers
- Someone who can deliver a personal portfolio within an overall Regional Fundraising team target, demonstrating an understanding of how to mitigate risk and maximise return on investment
How to apply:
You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application form and answer questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
Key dates:
Applications by 26th April 2026, 1st stage interviews on 6th or 8th May 2026 online and 2nd Stage interviews on 14th May 2026, in person in the Midlands.
What we offer:
- Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly reset days to step away from day to day work and refocus.
- Flexible bank holidays: the option to swap five UK public holidays (except 25th, 26th December, and 1st January or any substitute bank holidays for these dates) for other dates off.
- Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
- Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
- Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
- Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
- Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
- Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
- Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:
At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind. We have the same goal for people working with us.
Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.
Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your interview process, such as additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand, information in another format or a different interview format (online/offline/in person), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
We are a Disability Confident employer which means we have committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role listed under the 'What you'll bring to the team' section of the job description and shortlisting questions.
To opt into this scheme, please enter ‘yes’ in the appropriate question on the application form.
Please note that in recruitment campaigns with a high volume of candidates opting into the scheme, interview offers will be made only to those who best meet the essential criteria and provide the strongest responses to the shortlisting questions.
We are unable to offer individual feedback at the shortlisting stage.
Privacy and Safeguarding:
At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please contact the HR Team.
We’re here to give every young person facing cancer the best care and support.



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The role
Sepsis is one of the UK’s leading causes of preventable death, yet many people don’t recognise the signs early enough. This role is about changing that through compelling communication.
We’re looking for an exceptional writer and storyteller who can turn life-saving messages into content people engage with.
This is a hands-on role for someone with 2+ years’ experience. You’ll create content that reaches new audiences and drives awareness of sepsis and UK Sepsis Trust’s work.
You’ll be part of a small, passionate team, working closely with the Head of Partnerships and Campaigns, Marketing and Communications Lead, and Digital Media Officer.
About you
· Compelling writer and storyteller
· Proactive, creative, and organised
· Comfortable managing multiple priorities
· Confident engaging with online communities
· Collaborative with excellent relationship skills
· Committed to inclusive, accessible communications
What you’ll do
· Write and edit high-quality content across paid/organic social, web, email, and campaigns
· Relaunch and grow our TikTok
· Turn real-life stories into educational case studies
· Plan and schedule content across channels
· Manage and engage our social media communities
· Track performance and use insights to improve results
· Deliver email campaigns that drive support
· Contribute to internal comms and ensure consistency
What you’ll bring
Essential
· 2+ years in a content or communications role
· Experienced writing for social, web, and email
· Skilled managing social channels and online communities
· Care about clarity, tone, and detail
· Able to turn complex information into clear, engaging content
· Familiar with tools like Canva, Mailchimp, WordPress (or similar)
· Experience growing engagement and understanding analytics
· Basic knowledge of SEO
Desirable
· Basic image and video editing skills
· Eye for design and visual storytelling
· Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
· Working knowledge of Salesforce CRM
· Experience in charity, not-for-profit, or health sectors
Why us
We’re a small team doing big things. You’ll own your work, be supported to do it well, and see the real impact – helping save lives.
Our Employment Benefits include:
· 27 Days annual leave excluding bank holiday rising to 32 with service
· Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Generous CPD Allowance
· Flexible working arrangements
This is a home based role with occasional travel to London/Birmingham/Manchester.
How to apply
Send your CV and a short covering letter by 1st May telling us why this role excites you and what you’d bring to the team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to lead our Training Team on developing and delivering training for all of National Numeracy's programmes.
Our training team is absolutely central to the success of our mission at National Numeracy. In order to reach and support as many adults and children across the UK as possible, we take an online train-the-trainer approach, by training Numeracy Champions and Volunteers in different settings. We do not teach any maths - instead we train Champions to raise awareness of the value of numeracy, supporting others to overcome anxieties, build confidence, and feel better about using and improving basic maths. We do not work with children directly, but train teachers as Numeracy Champions to support children and their families.
This team of two therefore have a busy calendar of training delivery, as well as the admin associated with this and with the work around capturing the impact measurement of our training. We are looking for someone who is not only an excellent and empathetic trainer who can confidently and reliably lead this dynamic activity, but can also work strategically with our Programmes Director to develop our training further, while line managing and developing our Training Officer.
The successful candidate will work closely with the other Programme Managers to ensure smooth and successful delivery of our activity, as well as across our wider team, managing the training budget, and liaising with our External Relations and Operations & Impact teams. This role is important in collecting impact and case studies as there it has regular direct contact with our Champions and our beneficiaries. There will also be opportunities to keep the whole National Numeracy team and our Board of Trustees informed about our training programme.
We are open to applications from across the UK but a candidate able to easily travel, by rail, would be advantageous.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Quality assurance is central to this role – we want our training to be of a very high standard and constantly improving. The Training Manager is responsible for securing continuing CPD accreditation for our training and for ensuring that our workshops accommodate accessibility needs wherever possible.
We recognise that there is more to do to improve diversity across our organisation and we are actively working to make meaningful, long‑term change. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and to removing barriers that may prevent people from different backgrounds from joining, progressing and thriving with us. Through inclusive policies, flexible working, fair recruitment practices and ongoing learning, we aim to create a supportive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and able to do their best work.
We actively encourage applications from people from under‑represented and diverse backgrounds, as we know a more diverse workforce will strengthen our organisation and help us deliver our mission more effectively.
We will not consider applications that do not include a CV, Cover Letter and answers to the screening questions so please make sure these are all provided when submitting your application.
Empowering people to thrive by using numeracy to open up opportunities and access brighter futures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Communications Manager
Location: Remote
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising and Communications
Responsible for: Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Full time, permanent
GFS is seeking a strategic, proactive and values-led Communications Manager to lead the delivery of our communications function and elevate our profile across audiences and platforms. The role will support the shaping and delivery of a communications strategy that amplifies our voice, showcases our impact, and builds trust and engagement with our community. You’ll work across all areas of the organisation to coordinate messaging, manage risk and lead communications activity that reflects our feminist values and purpose.
The Communications Manager will oversee digital content, media relations, marketing and digital fundraising campaigns, working in close collaboration with the CEO, Leadership team and wider team. You will line-manage the Marketing and Communications Coordinator, ensuring high-quality content, storytelling and messaging are delivered consistently across all channels.
Please see the attached documents for more information and details on how to apply.
Timeline
- Closing date for applications midnight on Sunday 26 April 2026
- First stage interviews w/c 11 May 2026
- Second stage interviews TBC May 2026
How to apply
To apply for this role, please submit the following documents:
- An anonymised CV Please remove your name and any other personal identifying details.
- A personal statement Your personal statement should respond directly to the three application questions listed below. Please keep within the stated word limits.
- The optional diversity monitoring form This is not seen by the hiring panel and is entirely voluntary.
Please send all documents by midnight on Sunday 26 April 2026
Your personal statement should address the following three questions:
- GFS is a feminist, values led organisation. Please tell us about a time you shaped or delivered a communications approach that reflected specific organisational values. What was your role, what actions did you take, and what impact did it have?
(300 words max) - Describe a situation where you identified or managed a communications risk (e.g., media issue, sensitive messaging, reputational challenge). What steps did you take, who did you work with, and what was the outcome?
(300 words max) - Tell us about a digital communications or fundraising campaign you developed or led. How did you use audience insight to shape it, what channels or methods did you use, and what results did it achieve?
(300 words max)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Key information
Location: Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, Nottingham, or London
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full time)
Start date: ASAP (we are happy to work with notice periods)
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £41,905 - £45,090 per annum if based in London. £39,255 - £42,440 per annum if based in Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle or Nottingham, plus a £312 yearly tax-free work from home allowance.
Application deadline: Monday 11th May 2026
This application process will consist of 3 stages: Written application, Telephone interview and Assessment Centre (interview & presentation).
Role Summary
As a Senior Partnerships Manager at upReach, you will play a strategic leadership role in shaping the growth, quality, and impact of our partnerships at upReach.
Reporting to the Head of Partnerships within the Income Generation and External Engagement team, you will take strategic ownership of a portfolio of high-value partnerships (5, 6, and 7-figure) within the Tech and STEM sectors, alongside building crucial new partnerships in the sector. Moreover, you will have responsibility for delegated projects that strengthen our partnership strategy and visibility, you will line-manage members of the partnerships team, providing coaching, direction, and support to ensure the team consistently delivers high standards of stewardship, innovation, and income generation.
You’ll act as a senior representative of upReach, cultivating relationships with high-level external stakeholders, championing collaboration across internal teams and identifying new opportunities to raise the visibility and influence of upReach to help drive our mission.
Core Responsibilities
You will play a critical leadership role in advancing upReach’s mission by shaping and scaling high-impact, income-generating partnerships with top employers committed to social mobility. You will lead on delegated strategy projects, mentor and manage members of the partnerships team, and play a key role in upReach’s organisational growth and influence.
Your work will directly support the charity’s strategic partnership priorities: driving sustainable income growth, enhancing partnership impact, and increasing our brand visibility. This role offers scope to lead complex partnerships, influence internal strategy, and champion innovation in partnership delivery. While not exhaustive, your key areas of responsibility include:
Leadership of Employer Partnerships
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Lead the strategic management and growth of a portfolio of high-value, multi-year partnerships in Tech and STEM, ensuring strong alignment with upReach’s mission and priorities.
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Oversee the quality and consistency of partnership engagement across the team, including partnership health reviews, ensuring best-in-class stewardship and measurable partner outcomes aligned with the Partnerships team's OKRs.
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Identify opportunities to deepen relationships, co-create new initiatives, and embed partners in long-term collaboration with upReach.
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Working closely with upReach’s Programme teams to ensure partnerships and programmes are delivered to a high standard.
Develop and Secure New Partnerships
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Proactively identify, cultivate, and convert a pipeline of four-seven figure prospective partnerships aligned with upReach’s mission and strategic goals.
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Lead high-quality prospecting and relationship-building activity, targeting income-generating partnerships that also deliver high-impact opportunities for Associates.
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Build strong relationships with key contacts at potential partners, including senior stakeholders within your sectors, through regular in-person and virtual meetings.
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Deliver compelling, insight-driven proposals and presentations tailored to organisational priorities and demonstrating mutual value.
Strategic Development
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Support the Head of Partnerships in setting partnership strategy and income targets, and contribute to organisational planning and forecasting.
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Analyse market trends to identify emerging opportunities and inform the evolution of upReach’s partnership offer.
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Contribute to the design and implementation of new strategic initiatives that enhance income diversification and partnership sustainability.
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Work cross-functionally to ensure partnership activity is evidence-led, data-informed, and aligned to organisational objectives.
Management within the Partnerships Team
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Line manage a Junior Partnerships Manager, supporting their professional development and building team capabilities.
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Provide leadership and guidance in managing complex partnerships, offer escalation support, and ensure strategic consistency.
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Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture that values innovation, accountability, and shared success.
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Champion continuous improvement across the team, ensuring processes, tools, and resources support efficiency and growth.
Stakeholder Representation and Engagement
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Deputise, where required, for the Head of Partnerships as a senior representative of upReach at external meetings, conferences, and industry events, building influence and credibility across the social mobility landscape.
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Develop relationships with senior external stakeholders, including executive sponsors, industry leaders, and cross-sector collaborators.
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Serve as an ambassador for upReach’s mission, promoting our partnership approach and outcomes to new and existing audiences.
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Use insight from partner feedback to inform organisational strategy and continuous improvement.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Innovation
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Collaborate with Programme, Finance, Marketing, and Impact teams to ensure partnership activities are well-integrated, efficient, and mission-aligned.
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Support the continuous improvement of internal systems (CRM, contracting, invoicing, and reporting) to enable effective delivery and forecasting.
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Partner with Marketing & Communications to design and deliver strategic campaigns, thought leadership, and storytelling that elevate upReach’s employer partnerships nationally.
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Lead or contribute to cross-organisational projects that enhance income generation, innovation, or partnership experience.
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Uphold upReach’s legal, ethical, and data protection responsibilities in all partnership activity.
Skills and Experience
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The ideal candidate for the Senior Partnerships Manager should display these behavioural skills:
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Exceptional organisational and project management skills, with the ability to lead complex projects and manage multiple strategic priorities autonomously.
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Confident and pragmatic decision-maker who exercises sound judgment and provides strategic direction in a fast-paced environment.
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Experience leading employer engagement, account management, new business development, or fundraising activity within a purpose-driven, education, or social mobility context.
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Proven ability to design and deliver partnership growth strategies that deepen engagement, generate mutual value, and contribute to organisational goals.
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Skilled communicator and influencer, capable of articulating complex ideas clearly and persuasively through written reports, presentations, and external representation.
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Collaborative leader with experience guiding and supporting colleagues across teams and functions to deliver shared objectives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
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Proficient in using CRM or data management systems to oversee pipelines, generate insights, and inform strategic decision-making.
Desirable
- Strong understanding of ED&I, CSR, or early careers recruitment priorities and how they inform partnership strategy.
- Experience collaborating with marketing and communications teams to create strategic campaigns or content that enhances employer visibility and engagement.
- Experience in management or mentoring others to develop partnership capability and performance.
Team Culture & Benefits:
We offer:
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Flexible and hybrid working.
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Statutory Holiday Entitlement of 25 days and bank holidays. This increases to 2 additional days after 2.5 years and then to 3 additional days after 5 years of working with us.
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Birthday leave and Volunteering leave
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Enhanced Parental Leave beyond statutory requirements for all team members.
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3% Pension Contribution, which increased to 5% after 5 years of working with us.
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Cycle-to-work scheme.
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Monthly socials and annual wellbeing days
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Dedication to Staff Wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aid Training.
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Personal Development Budget, activated after 6 months in the role.
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The opportunity to participate in our fantastic staff networks:
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Disability and Inclusion Network
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Diverse Roots Network
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Green Network
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LGBTQ+ Network
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Mindfulness Network
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Parents and Carers Network
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(Im)Migrants Network
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Ready to apply?
We are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive. All applications will be blind screened, and our job packs are available in Braille, large text or another format upon request. We can provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment application process and on the job, and we'll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible.
Applications close on Monday 11th May at 12pm.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
At upReach, we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We celebrate and value the diverse perspectives that people from all backgrounds bring to our team. We are passionate about creating a workplace that is inclusive and reflects the diversity of communities across the UK. Diversity in the workplace creates dynamic and effective organisations and we are actively working to build a more inclusive workforce by continuously improving our recruitment, retention, and development practices. We encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities , those who are care-experienced, those from low socio-economic backgrounds, and those who are LGBTQIA+.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the Role:
The Senior Research, Policy and Influencing Manager will play a pivotal role in driving Cerebra’s mission to influence national and local policy and practice. You will lead on the translation of research into actionable policy recommendations, develop strategic partnerships, advocate for systemic change and influence, persuade and engage with policy makers to improve outcomes for children with neurological conditions and their families. Alongside this you will work with the Research and Information team on Cerebra’s research contracts and the development and dissemination of information.
This is a senior role requiring strategic vision, strong analytical and communication skills, and an ability to build influence across government, academia, and the third sector.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
1. Policy and Influencing
- Identify opportunities to influence national and local policy agendas, including legislation, guidance, and funding priorities related to childhood disability and neurological conditions.
- Develop accessible and compelling policy briefings, consultation responses, reports, speeches, and presentations for a range of stakeholders, including MPs, government officials, sector partners and the public.
- Monitor policy developments across the neuro-diverse landscape and lead on timely, evidence-led responses.
- Analyse data, trends and policy developments to produce insights and recommendations.
- Translate complex ideas into clear, persuasive communications that support positive change.
- Ensure our policy positions reflect the real experiences and insights of the neuro-diverse children and families we support.
- Develop and deliver Cerebra’s policy and influencing strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and research priorities.
- Develop and deliver influencing campaigns in partnership with Communications team.
- Work closely with the Communications Team by contributing to the drafting of responses to media enquiries on our policy and influencing work and act as the media contact if required.
- Liaise with the Legal Rights Team to assess the impact of current or proposed policies in terms of their actual or potential effects on children with neurological conditions at both national and local levels, and for their input into consultation responses.
2. Engagement and Relationship Building
- Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with decision-makers across government departments, policymakers, NHS bodies, local authorities, professional associations, and sector partners.
- Represent Cerebra at meetings and events, including engaging with MPs, civil servants, policy forums, advisory groups, and cross-sector coalitions and other key influencers, or brief the CEO or Directors if attending.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure our policy and influencing work is grounded in practice and informed by those delivering services.
- Work closely with the Communications Team to ensure consistent, impactful messaging.
3. Research and Information
- With one of our Lead Research Officers leading, you will oversee the tendering process and delivery of our research contracts.
- Working with our Information Development Officer to ensure that we maintain our PIF Tick accreditation for our information resources.
- Carry out high-quality research and analysis.
- Use findings from Cerebra-funded and external research to produce policy briefs, consultation responses, and evidence-based recommendations.
- Alongside our Lead Research Officers carry out horizon scanning to identify emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in child health, neurodiversity, and public service delivery.
4. Budgeting, monitoring and forecasting
- Working with the team and Director to set income and expenditure budgets for Corporate, Philanthropy, Legacy and Trust & Foundations to assist with any funding applications.
- Monitoring and reporting on income and expenditure and KPIs throughout the year.
- Providing quarterly income and expenditure re-forecasts.
- Ensuring all relevant information is recorded in line with charity, fundraising and data legislation and best practice.
5. Line Management
- Line management responsibilities for a small team, currently comprising of 3 staff.
- Be responsible for the day-to-day management of the team.
- Complete regular supervision and team meetings.
- Provide effective performance management to the team.
- Promote a positive and inclusive team culture aligned with Cerebra’s values.
6. General
- Monitor and evaluate the impact the areas of work that leading on.
- Support collaboration across the different Cerebra teams.
- Experience using Client Relationship Management (CRM) systems or similar digital tools for recording and tracking work.
- Uphold Cerebra’s Data Protection Policy and all relevant confidentiality and safeguarding policies.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties in line with the needs of the team and organisation.
Please see attached job description for person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Mason Foundation is a national charity supporting neurodivergent young people into meaningful employment through our Propel mentorship programme. We work across England and Scotland, partnering with schools, colleges, community youth settings and employers to champion neuroinclusion and create opportunities for young people to thrive.
75% of our staff are neurodivergent, and we're proud to create an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can succeed.
The Opportunity
We are at an exciting growth phase with ambitions to scale nationally. To achieve this, we need to capture and share the positive impact we have on people's lives.
As the Impact and Fundraising Manager, you will work hands on with our delivery team to design data collection systems that feel manageable and purposeful, not burdensome. You understand that different people think, process, and work in different ways, so you will create multiple methods for collecting the same data to suit different styles.
You take a methodical approach to understanding what data we need to showcase impact, then build the frameworks and provide the practical support to make collection happen across multiple methods. You empower the team to grow their confidence in impact measurement through training, clear guidance, and being there alongside them.
You will translate the data we collect into compelling, heartfelt stories that position The Mason Foundation as best practice. You will engage with traditional media and sector publications to showcase our work and support the COO with fundraising by providing the impact evidence that inspires funders and commissioners to collaborate with us.
What We're Looking For
• Methodical approach to collecting data across multiple different methods, understanding what needs to be collected to showcase impact without being burdensome
• Hands on experience supporting frontline teams with data and impact collection, building their confidence and skills
• Ability to design multiple ways of collecting a uniform dataset, recognizing different thinking, processing, and working styles
• Strong storyteller who can make data heartfelt and human whilst maintaining evidence-based rigour
• Experience with traditional media engagement (press releases, media relations) and writing for sector publications
• Understanding of neuroinclusion, community development, or social impact landscapes
• Experience working with CRM systems and ability to lead exploration of accessible data tools
• Empathetic, supportive, highly organised, and self-motivated with ability to work part time hours efficiently in a remote environment
Why Join Us
In return, you get to work for an ambitious, values driven charity making a real difference in the lives of neurodivergent young people. You will have the flexibility of remote working with a flexible working pattern, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), opportunities to shape our impact story and professional development, and the chance to be part of a neuroinclusive workplace culture where everyone's contributions matter.
The Mason Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are especially keen to encourage and welcome applications from people currently under represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community/people with disabilities/candidates who are Black or People of Colour. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and reasonable adjustments will be made to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process.
Our mission is to remove barriers, provide opportunities to build lasting friendships, celebrate inclusivity, and reduce inequalities.



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