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The General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches (GA) is the central charity that supports its member congregations, ministers and societies in England, Scotland and Wales. Its purpose is to promote free and inquiring religion, through inclusive, free-thinking communities that draw on wisdom from all sources, without doctrine or dogma. Our congregations are autonomous and locally led; the GA is not a hierarchical leadership body, but one that supports and leads alongside our members.
As Britain’s religious culture and context has changed, so have Unitarian communities, and the GA is in a process of adapting to best meet these changing needs.
The purpose of this role
This is a new role, being the operational engine to strengthen the organisation at a time of change. Shifts in the wider Unitarian movement with patterns of innovation, rebuilding, and growth alongside congregational vulnerabilities and closures mean that the GA’s operational function must adapt.
This role would suit someone who is excited to manage governance, systems, and data as strategic enablers in a values-driven organisation, who can drive change while delivering operational excellence.
This is a role with real scope to shape how an organisation that is approaching its centenary works in the years ahead - including how good data, digital systems, and emerging tools can support a small team to make best use of its resources and build capacity for relational work.
The Operations Director will work closely with the Chief Officer, and will be a collaborative and proactive enabler to lead a transition to a future-fit organisation that can better serve its members and have a greater impact.
You don't need to be Unitarian or a person of faith to apply. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and beliefs who are drawn to work within a values-led organisation.
What you’ll be doing
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Strategy & organisational development — Partner closely with the Chief Officer to shape strategy, translate priorities into action, and build the systems that make us resilient.
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Governance, legal & compliance — Serve as Company Secretary, stewarding our transition to CIO and ensuring we meet our legal and regulatory obligations with confidence.
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Financial oversight — Ensure financial management arrangements (including outsourced providers) deliver accurate, timely information and sound controls; work with the Honorary Treasurer and external accountants on budgeting, fund oversight and audit support, escalating risks and holding providers to account.
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Systems, data & digital — Lead our information infrastructure, oversee our CRM migration, and champion a culture of good data practice — including thoughtful use of AI where beneficial.
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People & HR — Line manage two team members and keep our HR and supplier relationships running smoothly, with care and clarity.
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Unitarian relationships — Nurture collaborative relationships with key Unitarian bodies from an operational perspective, including governance support for affiliated organisations.
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Events & communications — Take operational ownership of the Annual Meeting and ensure the infrastructure behind our communications is solid and reliable.
See the attached job description for more details.
What core skills and experience you’ll have
Essential:
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Senior operations leadership experience in a purpose-led or membership organisation, with a track record of building capacity through periods of organisational change.
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Experience leading complex organisational change and systems transformation, including the people dimensions of change.
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Experience managing contracted delivery of services by third parties
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Financial literacy sufficient to own management accounts, lead a budgeting process, and act as a critical friend to trustees on financial governance.
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Must be comfortable interrogating financial information and holding external providers to account; accountancy qualification not required
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Experience of leading the implementation or significant improvement of CRM, financial management, or other organisational systems — including managing migration risk
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Experience of people management, and good HR / employment practice
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Substantial experience of charity governance and compliance
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Solid working knowledge of UK charity law and Charity Commission requirements, including the ability to advise senior colleagues and trustees with confidence
Desirable:
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Experience of property or building management, including leases, tenancy relationships, and facilities oversight
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Experience of a CIO conversion or similar legal restructuring of a charity
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Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms
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Experience of working in a faith, membership, or congregational context
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Company secretarial experience
Please note: We've listed essentials and desirables in good faith, but we know no one is the finished article. If you bring the right values, approach, and most of the experience, we would love to hear from you.
About the role
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JOB TITLE: Operations Director
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LOCATION: Central London (Essex Hall, WC2) and home-based hybrid. Minimum 2 days per week in the office.
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WORKING HOURS: Full-time 35 hours a week. Part-time applications (min. 4 days a week) considered.
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SALARY: £55,000 per annum
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START DATE: ASAP
Our benefits package includes
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30 days holiday, plus English bank holidays
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Workplace pension scheme (7% Employer contribution)
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Staff support budget for personal development and wellbeing
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Membership of financial wellbeing programme (Maji)
Apply for the position of Operations Director
Please submit a cover letter and CV via the link below to make an application.
In your cover letter, we would like to understand what it is that has drawn you to this role, what it is about the General Assembly’s work that resonates with you and what experience you have of implementing organisational change.
Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visa applications.
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 15th July 2026, 23:59 BST.
Our initial first stage interviews will take place on Wednesday 22nd July 2026. These interviews will be in person at our Head Office, Essex Hall, in Central London and we will reimburse travel expenses (standard class public transport).
Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to a final video interview taking place week commencing 27th July 2026.
Please keep these dates free and be aware that there will be a short notice period before each interview.
The interview process will include a prepared task, and you'll be given plenty of time in advance to work on it - we want to see your thinking, not test you under pressure.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to support you through the interview process, please just let us know - we're happy to help.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Application pack:
Programme Funding Officer
Do you want to improve the lives of people with disabilities and vulnerable people?
Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an award-winning international humanitarian and development organisation. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we take action and raise awareness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
Our UK team is looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join us as a Programme Funding Officer (PFO). This is an exciting and varied role working across the funding cycle from the early stage of new opportunities through to grant management. You will be regularly in touch with our country teams, supporting them to engage with UK institutional donors in-country and advising them on compliance for both grants and commercial contracts. You will also get a chance to support partnership development, as well as advocacy and policy influencing. If this sounds like the next role for you, we’d love to welcome you to our friendly and dedicated team.
Background Information and Purpose of Post
The Institutional Relations team is responsible for donor engagement and influencing, institutional funding, and partnerships in the UK. It comprises the Head of Institutional Relations, three Programme Funding Officers and an Institutional Funding Volunteer.
You will work as part of a dynamic team to support delivery and implementation of an ambitious institutional relations strategy. With a particular focus on the FCDO and START Network alongside growing Australian and Irish portfolios, the Institutional Relations team builds partnerships and maximises income and influence to achieve HI’s strategic aims. Given the changing external funding environment and evolving context in the UK, we are looking for an individual who is willing to be flexible and adapt to the context in order to meet the organisation’s needs and have the biggest impact for people with disabilities.
The main purpose of this post is to:
· Improve our track record for UK and other funding by increasing internal understanding of donors and funding mechanisms in your portfolio, supporting high quality submissions, grant management and donor compliance
· Strengthen relationships with, and generate and manage funding from, UK and other institutional donors and partners, particularly Irish and Australian donors
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Promoting our work and building relationships with institutional donors
Supporting the work of the Head of Institutional Relations, you will have sound knowledge of the donors and funding mechanisms in your portfolio and contribute proactively to influencing their funding strategies and priorities. Duties include:
· Maintain a good understanding of HI’s programmes, strategy and approach and communicate this externally.
· Identify and build relationships with a portfolio of large public and private institutional donors and their key suppliers (e.g. INGOs and for-profit development companies), mobilising colleagues from UK and across the global organisation as required.
· Work with country programmes to develop country-level action plans to engage with local representatives of UK donors and partners, in order to strengthen in-country relationships, influence donors’ country-level plans and access in-country funding opportunities. This will also involve supporting the development of multi-year operational plans and advise on the funding possibilities offered by UK institutional donors.
· Anticipate future trends and the expectations of the donors and funding mechanisms in your portfolio, influence their policies and strategies, and negotiate and consult with them on institutional funding matters, in liaison with the appropriate colleagues from the UK team and federal network.
· In coordination with the Head of Institutional Relations and the Chief Executive, monitor and where needed, contribute to collective work and advocacy initiatives in collaboration with partners and INGO networks (such as the Start Network and targeted Bond groups) with the aim of raising HI’s profile and influencing UK donors in line with our influencing priorities.
Generate and manage institutional funding from UK donors
You will follow and champion HI’s internal institutional funding procedures to identify and analyse funding opportunities from UK sources, contribute to project submissions, and carry out grant management duties. You will:
· Monitor, identify, analyse and communicate all relevant funding opportunities from donors in your portfolio (including development and humanitarian grant opportunities and commercial contracts). This will involve facilitating internal go/no go decision-making for new opportunities and advising and supporting programme colleagues on positioning and consortium-building when relevant.
· Lead the review and analysis of the requirements in new funding agreements and contracts, advise internal stakeholders on compliance and ensure appropriate contract negotiation and due diligence processes are followed.
· Implement internal procedures for contract/grant management, including information management, and support the submission of reporting and payment requests according to donor requirements.
Improve our track record for UK institutional funding
You will be responsible for increasing internal understanding of donors and funding mechanisms in your portfolio, particularly FCDO, Start Network, Australian DFAT and Irish Aid, supporting high quality strategic submissions and donor compliance. You will:
· Create internal communications, train and brief finance, programme and technical staff (including country programmes) on the donors in your portfolio, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge to comply with donor rules, understand donor priorities and focus areas, and maximise the potential for funding.
· Support proposal development, advising on donor requirements, expectations and preferences.
· Build strong relationships and internal links with technical and programme teams and contribute to internal working groups on issues related to institutional funding.
Other duties
· Maintain a positive and collaborative working relationship with HI UK colleagues and the Federal Institutional Funding, and Operations teams.
· Actively contribute to the HI UK operational plan and team work plans, and internal staff meetings.
· Ensure high quality, accurate internal reporting and information management for your portfolio.
· Keep abreast of developments within the sector by liaising with counterparts in other NGOs, and relevant networks.
· Represent HI UK at external forums and meetings when relevant.
· Any other activities commensurate with the level of the post, as may be required by the Chief Executive or Head of Team.
Our vision is a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us
We are a passionate and impactful charity dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities. Through our services, programmes, and partnerships, we make a real difference to the people we support every day.
We are now seeking an ambitious, relationship-focused, and creative Fundraising & Development Officer to help us grow our income, expand our corporate network, and raise the profile of our work.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, creating engaging communications, and developing innovative fundraising opportunities that deliver lasting impact.
The Role
As Fundraising & Development Officer, you will play a key role in developing and growing corporate relationships that generate sustainable income and long-term support for the charity.
You will engage businesses through meaningful volunteering opportunities, helping to create pathways to financial support, sponsorship, and strategic partnerships. Alongside this, you will help raise awareness of the charity through compelling communications, social media content, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
Working closely with the Development Director, you will contribute to fundraising strategies, support income diversification, and help maximise opportunities across a range of fundraising activities.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- A confident relationship builder with excellent communication and networking skills.
- Passionate about creating meaningful partnerships that deliver social impact.
- Experienced in fundraising, corporate partnerships, business development, account management, marketing, or a related field.
- Comfortable presenting to a variety of audiences and representing the charity externally.
- Creative and confident in producing engaging social media and communications content.
- Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Skilled in developing compelling proposals, reports, and presentations.
- Committed to the values and mission of the charity.
What We Offer
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees).
- An additional day's leave to celebrate your birthday.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential support and a helpline available to partners and dependants.
- A flexible working culture, including a flexi-time scheme that allows eligible employees to reclaim additional hours worked.
- Flexible working options, including home working where appropriate to the role.
- A generous contractual sick pay scheme, providing financial security while you recover.
- Access to the CycleScheme, enabling employees to save 25–39% on the cost of a new bicycle and accessories while spreading the cost through salary deductions.
- Access to the TechScheme, allowing employees to purchase technology and spread the cost through salary deductions.
- Ongoing opportunities for professional development and training.
- A supportive, collaborative, and values-driven working environment where your contribution makes a genuine difference.
For full details about the role, please download our Recruitment Pack, which includes the Job Description, Person Specification, and information about our organisation.
Important information
Closing date: 9am Tuesday 13th July
We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be conducted as suitable applications are received.
As a result, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications or identify a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date. Early application is therefore strongly encouraged.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Damilola Taylor Trust (DTT) is a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in May 2001 in memory of Damilola Taylor and registered as a charity in July 2001.Our founding purpose is to provide inner-city youths with opportunities to play, learn and live their lives free of fear and violence, and with optimism for a future where opportunities abound. Our Mission is to develop the hope, optimism and self-esteem of young people so that they can: Lead healthy lives; Stay in School; Grow up to become independent productive adults; Have lofty aspirations and work to attain their innate potential.
Although we have recovered from the Covid 19 pandemic, the nation now faces the worst cost of living crisis since the 1950s, thanks to the Russian Ukraine war, and now the US Israel Iran one which have disrupted the global energy market. There is no denying that, in the UK, young people (YP) are being disproportionally affected. We are deeply concerned about the impact this crisis is having on the young people that we work with across the board.
The UK youth unemployment rate for 16-24-year-olds sits at a concerning 16.2%, an 11-year high. There are over 1 million young people not in education, employment or training (NEET). We know that high numbers of vacancies do not translate into opportunities for all young people, especially those from BAME background who already face discrimination in the labour market.
We are responding to this emerging issue, by working harder and smarter to support young people that we work with for whom the transition from formal education into employment is not automatic. We work to help this group have access to economic opportunities in these challenging times. We believe that our services bridge this gap and provide opportunities for young people to develop wider social, personal and self -management skills required for productive participation and integration into society. For additional information about the Trust and its programmes, please go to our website.
Job purpose: Provide a range of administration services to enable the Trust to operate its day-to-day activities, management and governance processes effectively.
Roles and responsibilities:
The main responsibilities of the job are:
· Provide administrative support to the Programme Manager, Trustees and Youth Board
· Provide general administrative support across the Trust, including scheduling meetings, administering our Microsoft 365 system, helping to produce reports/ letters, managing emails, facilitating in-house communication, managing our records, research, and other general duties
· Assist implementation of the Trust’s charitable programmes e.g., by providing administration support to project teams and organising promotional activities.
· Manage enquiries to the Trust and respond to routine enquiries, ensuring that actions are followed up
· Proactively manage our website day-to-day and post to our social media, consulting where necessary. Produce leaflets, publicity and newsletters
· Support our organisation development plans by helping us research and implement any new policies, processes and best practice procedures required, and maintaining the database of evidence
· Suggest administrative improvements to support the smooth running of the charity and, when agreed, implement them
Key working relationships: The post holder will work with all the Trustees (but particularly the Trustee responsible for Communications), the Programmes Manager as well as the Trust’s finance service provider. The post holder will develop good working relationships with other stakeholders including our project delivery partners, members of the Youth Board and, in some cases, young people on or applying for our programmes.
Person specification -Specific experience or skill KEY: (E) Essential (D) Desirable
· Experience of organising own work effectively with limited supervision (E)
· Significant experience providing administrative support. Experience of working in a charity would be an advantage (E)
· Excellent digital skills, with the ability to learn new software and systems quickly and instruct others (E)
· Proficiency in Microsoft 365 including administering a system(E)
· Experience of organising and maintaining records, both on paper and digitally. (E)
· Ability to produce attractive documents and reports for a range of audiences adhering to our house style (E)
· Ability to work effectively with all our stakeholders, including young people from disadvantaged backgrounds (E).
· An ability to gather, analyse and evaluate data and to prepare and present concise reports both orally and in writing
· Exceptional time and task management skills; calmness under pressure (E)
· Experience working in a pressured environment with lots of competing priorities (E)
Knowledge, qualifications
· Knowledge of good administrative practices (E)
· Knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations (E)
· An understanding of safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults (E)
· Current DBS certificate (E but, for a suitable candidate, the post might be offered subject to a DBS being obtained)
· Degree or relevant experience of working in the charity/ Social sector (D)
Personal skills and abilities
· A highly organised person with attention to detail (E).
· Ability to organise own workload to reflect our charity’s priorities (E).
· Ability to communicate effectively with all people involved with the Trust (E).
· Remote working skills (E)
· Good report-writing and presentation skills (E).
· Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion (E)
· Ability to research information (E)
· Proven ability to work on own initiative and mobilise/manage support from colleagues (E).
- Proactive, creative and innovative approach with high drive for results (E)
Personal qualities: Commitment to own continuing personal and professional development (E)
· Commitment to the vision, mission and values of DTT (E)
· Flexibility
- Commitment to effective relationship building and collaboration (E)
Application process
Please write no more than 1000 words explaining how your experience, qualifications and personal qualities fit you for this post. Also submit a CV which includes your full name, address, phone number and email address, your educational and work histories and the names of two referees, one of whom will normally be your current or latest employer. We will not seek references without asking your permission but any offer will be subject to satisfactory references.
Safer Recruitment
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role focuses on building and maintaining strong relationships with partner organisations, supporting firms throughout their participation in the Suicide Prevention Action Lab (SPAL) programme, and ensuring they remain motivated, accountable, and on track to deliver their commitments.
We’re bringing together six representatives from financial services firms to explore ways to improve support for customers experiencing suicidality. The Partnerships Officer will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the SPAL, working closely with participating firms to assist them in developing, testing, and implementing practical changes to help prevent suicidality.
The Partnerships Officer will manage relationships with multiple firms simultaneously, each at a different stage in their journey to testing and embedding new and improved approaches to identifying and supporting customers experiencing or at risk of suicidality. Success in the role requires excellent organisation, persistence, and relationship management skills, alongside the ability to understand the challenges and competing demands faced by participating firms and to support them in maintaining momentum and delivering results.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills in partnership management, stakeholder engagement and influencing change within organisations. The role offers significant autonomy and responsibility, with opportunities to build expertise, lead stakeholder relationships, and contribute directly to the SPAL’s growth and impact.
While the role will predominantly focus on the SPAL, the postholder will also contribute to the continued development of the wider Action Labs research-to-impact offer.
Key tasks in the role will include:
- Acting as the primary day-to-day contact for participating firms, building strong and productive relationships throughout their involvement in the SPAL. Coordinating and supporting consultancy and coaching meetings with participating firms.
- Developing and maintaining a strong working knowledge of emerging Action Lab research insights. Applying research insights in discussions with firms, supporting them in translating evidence into new or improved tools, processes and communications.
- Supporting a portfolio of firm representatives simultaneously, ensuring each remains engaged, motivated and on track to deliver against agreed objectives and milestones.
- Developing a strong understanding of participating firms' priorities, pressures and operational realities, using this insight to provide effective support.
- Building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders beyond participating firms, and developing strong internal relationships, proactively sharing insights and intelligence from Action Labs to maximise our organisational impact.
- Identifying opportunities to raise the profile of the Action Lab research-to-impact model, including relevant conferences, speaking opportunities and awards.
We are an independent charity, committed to breaking the link between financial difficulty and mental health problems.



Senior Health Education Officer
Salary: £35,923 FTE per annum
Letchworth Garden City/ home working (hybrid)
Full time (35 hours a week)
Permanent
Flexible working considered
Are you passionate about advancing healthcare education and making a real impact on MS care? Do you bring a proactive, can-do attitude and experience supporting programmes, projects or stakeholders? If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and want to play a key role in supporting health professionals to develop and thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
Join our friendly team
We are looking for someone with strong communication and relationship building skills, who will enjoy enthusing others to support our cause. Ideally, you will bring experience in project and event coordination, alongside strong data, reporting and organisational skills gained within the health, education or charity sectors, but for the right person, relevant transferable skills and an enthusiastic approach are just as important. We encourage you to apply, even if you feel you may not meet all the criteria listed.
Our charity
The MS Trust is a UK charity which is here to help everyone make sense of MS. We are here for everyone affected by MS, from the moment of diagnosis and throughout their journey. We're here today, tomorrow and every day after that.
The role
Senior Health Education Officer: This is an exciting and varied senior role where you will support the coordination and delivery of a range of education programmes and projects for health and social care professionals. Working closely with other members of the Education team, you will organise events, training and meetings, build relationships with healthcare professionals and external stakeholders, and contribute to the delivery and continuous improvement of high-quality learning that enhances MS care.
What we can offer
· 25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays, which increases with length of service to 30 days.
· Company pension with enhanced employer contribution. Salary Sacrifice scheme available.
· Death in Service benefit.
· Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
· Sick pay.
· Hybrid working.
· Employee assistance Programme
· Fantastic office location with free parking, local to town centre and train station. Good transport links to London and Cambridge.
· Learning and development policy to develop all staff.
· Cycle to work scheme, Volunteering day and Season ticket loans.
To find out more and apply
Please visit our website to download a job pack and application form (CVs will not be considered).
As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), we appreciate your time completing the form, as this allows us to keep our recruitment process fair and neutral.
Closing date: 20 July 2026 at 9am
First Interviews: 30 July 2026
We exist to give everyone living with MS the knowledge and confidence they need to feel more in control of their MS today and every day.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role of Digital Officer plays a key role in supporting the delivery and continuous improvement of The Children’s Trust’s digital communications. Working closely with the Digital Manager and wider Marketing and Communications team, the postholder will help ensure our website, email marketing and other digital activity are engaging, accessible, user-focused and aligned with organisational priorities and brand guidelines.
The role will support the day-to-day management of the charity’s websites maintaining high-quality, up-to-date content with a strong user experience, alongside contributing to integrated marketing and communications activity through digital channels, including email and paid digital support. Using analytics and insight, the Digital Officer will help monitor performance, identify opportunities for optimisation and support data-driven decision making to enhance reach, engagement and user journeys.
This role requires a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of digital best practice, who can work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities effectively while contributing to the ongoing development of The Children’s Trust’s digital presence.
This role is not open to sponsorship.
Staff benefits include shuttle bus, and more… Read more below.
Role Requirements
Website management
- Support the day-to-day running of the charity’s websites, managing updates from across the organisation and ensuring continuous improvement and development of content, layout and structure.
- Support the Digital Manager to work with teams across the charity to ensure all website content is fresh, up-to-date and in line with our key messages, style and tone of voice.
- Support Digital Manager with ensuring websites are compliant, secure, accessible, user-friendly and aligned to brand, communications and organisational objectives.
- Produce content that complies with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 – Level AA) and help promote web accessibility throughout the Organisation.
- Build and maintain online forms, e.g. donations, event entries and data capture.
Campaigns and email marketing
- Assist the Digital Manager and Senior Marketing Manager with paid digital activity on small scale campaigns, covering areas such as paid social and Google ads or search campaigns and boosted posts.
- Contribute to marketing and communications plans for campaigns and projects.
- Support with review and delivery of email communications produced across the organisation to ensure they meet brand and best practice guidelines.
- Support with the creation and management of email communications using DotDigital.
- Optimise performance through A/B testing, segmentation and analytics.
- Collaborate with the Digital Manager to support and ensure effective targeting, segmentation and retargeting in our email marketing and paid campaigns.
- Support Digital Manager with the day-to-day running and long-term development of our Google Grants account and campaigns.
- Identify opportunities to improve reach, engagement and supporter retention.
Wednesday 29th July and Thursday 30th July
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY – ‘How to Apply’
Terms and Conditions
Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Greenpeace is a movement of people who are passionate about defending the natural world from destruction. Their vision is a world where everyone has equal access to clean air, water, and energy; where the nature we love is protected, precious habitats are restored and communities are united by ambitious climate action.
Greenpeace UK’s mission is to halve emissions and restore biodiversity by the end of this decade in a fair and equitable way. Their three-year plan outlines how Greenpeace UK (GPUK) is going to play a vital role in getting there.
Their recently established Events & Operations hub brings together donor-facing events and the operational systems and processes that underpin high-value fundraising, creating a cohesive function that supports outstanding supporter experiences and sustainable income growth.
We are looking for an organised and proactive Events & Operations Officer to play a key role within this function and deliver the experiences, systems and insight that support Greenpeace UK’s Major Donor, Trusts & Foundations and Legacy fundraising programmes.
This is far from a typical events role. Working closely with the Events & Operations Manager, you will lead on many of the team’s cultivation and stewardship events, creating opportunities for supporters to connect directly with Greenpeace’s mission and impact. You could be coordinating major donor networking events, organising behind-the-scenes briefings with campaigners, delivering legacy stewardship events, supporting unique supporter experiences, or helping to bring prospects together through creative events and workshops.
Alongside event delivery, you will play an equally important role in the operational side of the team. From CRM reporting and data management to process improvement and cross-organisational projects, you will help create the systems and infrastructure that enable fundraisers to spend more time building relationships and securing income.
This role will suit someone who enjoys variety, loves making complex projects run smoothly, and takes genuine satisfaction from both delivering exceptional experiences and improving the processes behind them. It is an opportunity to work closely with an experienced manager, take ownership of significant areas of work, and help shape a function that continues to evolve.
Please note that we are specifically seeking candidates with experience of high-value fundraising events, including donor cultivation and stewardship events. This role is not suitable for candidates whose experience is primarily in challenge events, community fundraising events or other mass participation fundraising programmes.
As Events & Operations Officer, you will:
- Lead the delivery of many of Greenpeace UK’s high-value cultivation and stewardship events, taking ownership of planning, logistics, supplier management and on-the-day delivery
- Support a diverse programme of donor events, including networking events, campaign briefings, webinars, roundtables and supporter experiences that bring donors closer to Greenpeace’s work
- Support the delivery of flagship events led by the Events & Operations Manager, helping to create exceptional experiences for major donors, legacy supporters and prospects
- Work across the Key Relationships team to ensure events are embedded within supporter journeys and contribute to engagement, stewardship and income growth
- Design and maintain CRM reports and dashboards, providing fundraisers with the insights they need to manage portfolios, track pipelines and forecast income
- Maintain accurate and compliant CRM records, supporting data integrity, GDPR compliance and effective reporting
- Identify and implement process improvements that help fundraisers spend more time building relationships and less time on administration
- Act as a key operational link with colleagues across Data & Insight, Finance and other teams, helping to improve systems, processes and ways of working
- Support team coordination, planning and cross-organisational projects while contributing to the continued development of the Events & Operations hub
Essential skills and experience:
- Proven success delivering high-value fundraising events, with responsibility for planning, logistics and execution
- Strong experience using CRM databases such as Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge or similar platforms for data entry, reporting, and record maintenance
- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high standards
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate complex logistics and meet deadlines
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, suppliers and supporters
- A proactive and collaborative approach, with the confidence to identify inefficiencies, improve processes and work effectively across teams
- Clear evidence of working in a values-driven way, demonstrating commitment to collaboration, inclusion, continuous learning and role-modelling organisational values consistent with Greenpeace UK
Desirable, but not essential:
- Experience of both major donor and legacy fundraising events
- Experience contributing to process improvement, systems development or fundraising operations projects
Diversity and Inclusion
Greenpeace UK recognise the value in having a diverse workforce, as well as the importance of creating equal opportunities for all. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from people of all backgrounds.
Applications are particularly encouraged from people of colour, disabled people, and people who identify as working class now or in the past.
Candidates will be selected based on how well they meet the criteria for the role and all applicants will be treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. To find out more, including the many ways that diversity and inclusion is encouraged and promoted at Greenpeace UK, please click here.
If you have any specific requirements which would enable you to participate in the recruitment process more fully, in particular if these relate to a disability or access issue, please contact Laura at QuarterFive as soon as possible. If you require the job pack in a different format, please get in touch and we will happily provide you with one.
Anti-racism and inclusion commitments
Greenpeace UK wants its team to reflect the diversity of the communities it works alongside. It is committed to fairness, inclusion, and challenging discrimination and oppression in all its forms.
The environmental sector still has further to go when it comes to representation. Greenpeace UK has published ambitious race representation targets and, through its Anti Racism Plan, is working proactively to achieve stronger representation of people of colour, particularly within leadership positions.
As part of this commitment, a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) is being piloted. Greenpeace UK aims to offer an interview to everyone who opts into the scheme and meets the essential criteria. Guaranteed interview applications will be processed by QuarterFive and shared only with the Greenpeace UK recruiting manager and HR team.
If you identify as a person of colour and meet the essential criteria for the role, you can choose to opt in to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme via the screening questions for application via CharityJob.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of colour may hesitate to apply unless they meet every area of the person specification. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet all the criteria, you are encouraged to apply.
Employee benefits
Employee benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave for full-time staff, with additional leave accrued according to length of service up to a maximum of 32 days
- Once a month, all Greenpeace staff take an organisational ‘breather’ day where the office closes with no expectations of output on these days
- Office closure normally occurs between Christmas and new year and staff are not required to use annual leave to cover this period
- Employer pension contribution of 8.5% of basic salary, provided employees contribute at least 3%
- Interest free season ticket loan, or a tax efficient bicycle loan
- Life assurance scheme (4 x annual salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme that includes access to free confidential advice with a qualified counsellor
Greenpeace UK are partnering with Laura Macnamara at QuarterFive on this appointment. Application is by CV and answers to the screening questions in the first instance.
The screening questions are intended to give us a little more context about your experience and suitability for the role. They are not a formal supporting statement, so please don't feel you need to provide lengthy answers.
Laura will contact suitable candidates and invite them to an informal screening call. Full support will be provided for formal application.
The Philharmonia is seeking to appoint a Box Office and CRM Manager to lead the management, development and optimisation of the Orchestra’s CRM strategy, systems and audience experience. The roles focuses on ensuring a seamless customer journey while overseeing the effective operation of the Box Office and the ongoing development of Tessitura.
This is a key role overseeing both the day-to-day operation and strategic development of the Philharmonia’s Box Office and CRM function. The successful candidate will play an important role in developing ticketing and customer strategies that maximise sales income, improve conversion and enhance the audience experience.
As a public facing member of staff, the Box Office and CRM Manager will be a key representative of the Orchestra, ensuring customers receive a welcoming, efficient and accessible service whether booking online, by phone or in person. A proven track record of delivering excellent customer service is therefore essential.
The role will also lead on the effective management and ongoing development of Tessitura, supporting audience insight, segmentation, reporting and customer journeys across the organisation. Working closely with colleagues across Marketing, Development, Finance and Concerts, the successful candidate will help ensure that customer data is used effectively to support audience growth, income generation and informed decision-making.
Previous experience of using Tessitura is essential. From hall dressing and campaign set-up to system optimisation, reporting and user support, this role will be one of the Orchestra’s lead Tessitura users. Experience of working within a Tessitura consortium would be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic planning and implementation:
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Work closely with Marketing and Development colleagues to develop and implement CRM strategies that support audience growth, income generation, membership retention/acquisition and fundraising objectives
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Develop customer journeys, audience segmentation and data-led approaches that improve conversion, retention and engagement across the customer lifecycle
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Support the development of sales forecasts, benchmarks and performance analysis, providing insight to inform campaign planning, pricing and decision-making
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Work with Marketing colleagues to develop and implement promotions, campaigns and tracking mechanisms
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Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, increase conversion and enhance the customer experience through CRM optimisation, automation and process improvements
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Ensure CRM processes, reporting and audience data support the Orchestra's strategic priorities and audience engagement goals
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Work with the Friends team to ensure membership schemes are effectively structured, maintained and optimised to support recruitment, retention and income growth
Project Management:
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Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Philharmonia's Box Office across all performances and events
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Lead ticket sales activity across all channels, ensuring a smooth and efficient booking experience for customers
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Act as a senior point of contact for customer enquiries, complaints and complex ticketing issues
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Lead on set up and implementation of new seasons, events and sales activity
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Ensure events, pricing structures, memberships and ticketing offers are accurately implemented and maintained within Tessitura
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Maintain high standards of data accuracy and integrity across Box Office and customer records
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Review and improve Box Office procedures and customer-facing processes to support operational efficiency and customer satisfaction
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Champion accessibility across all ticketing and customer service activity
Leadership & Management:
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Work with the Senior Data & Audience Insight Manager as Tessitura co-lead for the organisation, helping to shape CRM best practice and development
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Develop and deliver training for staff across departments to ensure confident and effective use of Tessitura and Box Office activities
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Create and maintain clear documentation, processes and guidance to support the consistent use of CRM systems across the organisation
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Ensure organisational compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards, including GDPR, PCI and data protection requirements
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Keep abreast of developments in Tessitura, CRM, ticketing and audience engagement through professional networks, training and sector events, sharing knowledge and recommendations across the organisation
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Champion best practice in customer service and audience experience, promoting a culture that prioritises welcome, accessibility and continuous improvement
Skills and Qualifications
Essential
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Minimum three years' experience in a CRM, ticketing, audience data or related role
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Advanced knowledge and practical experience of Tessitura
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Experience managing and maintaining CRM systems and customer databases
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Experience producing audience analysis, reporting and business insight
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Strong understanding of customer relationship management principles
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Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical colleagues
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
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Commitment to delivering outstanding customer experiences
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Interest in music, culture and the arts
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Willingness to work evenings and weekends
Desirable
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Experience of implementing CRM upgrades or major systems projects
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Experience working within a Tessitura consortium
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Experience of customer journey mapping and audience segmentation
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Experience of marketing automation and CRM-driven campaign delivery
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Experience working within an arts, cultural or performing arts organisation
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Knowledge of accessibility best practice within ticketing and audience services
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive fundraiser who enjoys both bid writing and relationship building.
Working closely with the Fundraising Manager, you will play a key role in securing income from trusts and foundations, supporting donor stewardship, and helping to grow community fundraising activity. You will contribute directly to the financial sustainability of the charity while helping more children gain access to books of their own.
The role is ideally suited to someone who is highly organised, a strong writer, and confident managing multiple fundraising activities simultaneously.
The Children’s Book Project is a national grassroots charity on a mission to end book poverty.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Greenpeace is a movement of people who are passionate about defending the natural world from destruction. Their vision is a world where everyone has equal access to clean air, water, and energy; where the nature we love is protected, precious habitats are restored and communities are united by ambitious climate action.
Greenpeace UK’s Key Relationships programme raises around £15–16 million each year from major donors, trusts, foundations and legacies, playing a vital role in funding the organisation’s campaigning work.
We are looking for a talented relationship fundraiser to manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects, building authentic relationships that inspire significant philanthropic support for some of the world’s most urgent environmental challenges.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the charity sector’s most successful major gifts programmes. Working closely with the Deputy Head of Major Gifts, you will take ownership of a portfolio of committed supporters, developing tailored cultivation strategies, making significant asks and delivering exceptional stewardship.
Much of your portfolio will comprise existing donors with considerable potential for growth, while you’ll also bring new supporters into the pipeline through thoughtful prospecting and relationship building. You’ll create meaningful opportunities for donors to connect with Greenpeace’s work, whether through one-to-one meetings, campaign briefings, events or bespoke engagement experiences that reflect their individual interests and motivations.
You’ll join a highly collaborative fundraising team with dedicated Events & Operations support, prospect research resource and strong internal relationships across the organisation. This is an opportunity to develop your major gifts expertise, take ownership of high-value relationships and play a visible role in the continued growth of Greenpeace UK’s philanthropic fundraising.
As Major Gifts Officer, you will:
- Manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects, building trusted relationships that maximise long-term philanthropic support
- Develop and deliver tailored cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies for each supporter, taking responsibility for the full donor journey
- Identify new prospects, secure meetings and create bespoke engagement plans that build a strong pipeline of future supporters
- Make compelling asks through face-to-face meetings, telephone conversations and written proposals, securing significant gifts for Greenpeace UK’s priorities
- Create meaningful opportunities for donors to engage with Greenpeace’s campaigning work through events, briefings, visits and other bespoke experiences
- Work closely with colleagues across fundraising, campaigns and communications to develop inspiring donor propositions and stewardship
- Manage your portfolio using donor insight, research and pipeline planning, ensuring accurate CRM records and contributing towards ambitious income targets
- Play an active role within the Major Gifts team, sharing intelligence, supporting colleagues and contributing to the continued success of the programme
Essential skills and experience:
- Experience identifying, cultivating and securing significant gifts from HNWIs or experience of personally securing high value income through developing relationships with individuals, for example strategic corporate partnerships or relevant out-of-sector experience.
- Experience managing a portfolio of donors, clients, accounts or comparable external relationships, developing tailored engagement strategies that build long-term relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling proposals, pitches and donor communications, and build credibility with senior stakeholders
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple relationships simultaneously, prioritise competing demands, maintain accurate records and deliver against income or commercial targets
- A warm, authentic and emotionally intelligent relationship-builder, able to adapt your approach to different audiences and create meaningful engagement opportunities
- Confident representing an organisation professionally at meetings, events and other external engagements
- A collaborative approach, sound judgement and genuine commitment to Greenpeace UK’s values and mission
Desirable, but not essential:
- Substantial major donor fundraising (full cycle) experience with track record of personally securing 5-figure gifts
- Experience securing high 5-figure or 6-figure+ gifts or comparable high-value income
- Experience of capital campaigns or other strategic relationship fundraising
Diversity and Inclusion
Greenpeace UK recognise the value in having a diverse workforce, as well as the importance of creating equal opportunities for all. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from people of all backgrounds.
Applications are particularly encouraged from people of colour, disabled people, and people who identify as working class now or in the past.
Candidates will be selected based on how well they meet the criteria for the role and all applicants will be treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
If you have any specific requirements which would enable you to participate in the recruitment process more fully, in particular if these relate to a disability or access issue, please contact Laura at QuarterFive as soon as possible. If you require the job pack in a different format, please get in touch and we will happily provide you with one.
Anti-racism and inclusion commitments
Greenpeace UK wants its team to reflect the diversity of the communities it works alongside. It is committed to fairness, inclusion, and challenging discrimination and oppression in all its forms.
The environmental sector still has further to go when it comes to representation. Greenpeace UK has published ambitious race representation targets and, through its Anti Racism Plan, is working proactively to achieve stronger representation of people of colour, particularly within leadership positions.
As part of this commitment, a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) is being piloted. Greenpeace UK aims to offer an interview to everyone who opts into the scheme and meets the essential criteria. Guaranteed interview applications will be processed by QuarterFive and shared only with the Greenpeace UK recruiting manager and HR team.
If you identify as a person of colour and meet the essential criteria for the role, you can choose to opt in to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme via the screening questions (click on 'Apply' to view these).
Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of colour may hesitate to apply unless they meet every area of the person specification. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet all the criteria, you are encouraged to apply.
Employee benefits
Employee benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave for full-time staff, with additional leave accrued according to length of service up to a maximum of 32 days
- Once a month, all Greenpeace staff take an organisational ‘breather’ day where the office closes with no expectations of output on these days
- Office closure normally occurs between Christmas and new year and staff are not required to use annual leave to cover this period
- Employer pension contribution of 8.5% of basic salary, provided employees contribute at least 3%
- Interest free season ticket loan, or a tax efficient bicycle loan
- Life assurance scheme (4 x annual salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme that includes access to free confidential advice with a qualified counsellor
Application by CV in the first instance. If you wish to add notes to align your application better with the person specification, please add these to the cover letter section.
A cover letter is not otherwise needed at this stage.
Suitable applicants will be invited to a screening call with Laura Macnamara at QuarterFive, our recruitment partner for this role.
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Administration Co-ordinator to support the effective operation of our charity. This role will play a key part in developing and a task management system that helps streamline processes, we envisage this platform utilizing AI to help maximise efficiency across the organisation.
Working closely with the CEO and Business Development Co-ordinator and the Executive Support Officer. The successful candidate will be part of the team providing high-quality administrative support across the organization.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys improving systems, solving problems and providing exceptional administrative support within a purpose-driven organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation and administration of a task management platform.
- Work with colleagues to develop processes and procedures within the platform to improve efficiency.
- Support the exploration and integration of AI to enhance productivity and service delivery.
- Coordinate and undertake a wide range of administrative tasks to support teams across the organisation.
- Ensure administrative processes are delivered accurately, efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Monitor and manage shared inboxes, responding to enquiries where appropriate and forwarding communications to relevant colleagues.
- Deliver professional, empathetic and customer-focused responses to members of the public and stakeholders.
- Handle sensitive communication with discretion and professionalism.
- Maintain accurate records across organisational databases and CRM systems, including Zoho/Bigin.
- Working with the Data Management and Insight Officer to carry out data cleansing etc.
- Support compliance with data protection requirements and organisational policies.
- Proofread external communications, checking grammar, spelling, formatting and functionality of hyperlinks prior to publication or distribution.
- Process purchase orders and support the administration of invoices in line with organisational procedures.
- Maintain accurate records relating to financial transactions as required.
- Assisting with supplier set up.
· Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the role.
This is a new role therefore the job description will change over time as the role develops.
Person Specification - Essential
- Significant experience in an administrative or business support role.
- Experience of using task management platforms.
- Experience of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Experience of maintaining accurate records and databases.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
- Confident user of Microsoft Office applications and digital systems.
- Ability to learn new software and systems quickly.
- Proactive, adaptable and self-motivated.
- Able to work effectively in a remote environment.
- Professional and dependable approach to work.
- Able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
- Empathetic and able to communicate effectively with people who may be experiencing challenging circumstances, including those affected by abuse.
Person Specification - Desirable
- Experience of implementing or developing administrative systems or processes.
- Experience of proofreading and quality-checking external communications.
- Experience of using CRM systems, particularly Zoho or Bigin.
- Experience of working within the charity, voluntary or not-for-profit sector.
- Knowledge of AI-enabled productivity or workflow tools.
- Understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion principles.
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!
Campaigns Officer at Freedom for Animals
Salary: £15,736.50 per annum
Contract: Part-time (22.5 hours per week), Temporary (12-month contract with the possibility of extension)
Location: Remote, with travel across the UK as required
Closing date: 23rd July 2026 (We may appoint before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged)
Job Description
Freedom for Animals is one of the UK's longest-running animal rights organisations. Since 1957, we have been working to end the exploitation of animals through undercover investigations, research, campaigns, political lobbying, education and grassroots activism. Our vision is simple: Freedom for all animals.
We are now seeking an experienced, enthusiastic campaigner and passionate animal rights advocate to join our team as our Campaigns Officer.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in campaigns that expose cruelty, influence decision-makers, mobilise supporters and create lasting change for animals exploited in captivity. Working closely with the Co-Director (Campaigns), you will help shape and deliver ambitious campaigns across our key areas of work, including zoos, aquariums, mobile zoos, circuses and other areas of animal exploitation for entertainment.
The successful candidate will join a small, dedicated and ambitious team where every member has the opportunity to make a real impact. You'll lead campaign activity across digital and offline channels, coordinate supporter actions, engage with politicians and partner organisations, respond to media opportunities, contribute to consultations and represent Freedom for Animals at meetings, events and demonstrations.
We're looking for someone who thrives on turning strategy into action. You'll be equally comfortable developing compelling campaign materials, using digital and social media to engage and mobilise supporters, building relationships with politicians, coalition partners and other stakeholders, and identifying opportunities to advance our mission.
You will have a proven track record of delivering successful campaigns, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, confidence using digital campaigning tools and social media to inspire action, and an unwavering commitment to animal rights. Knowledge of issues affecting captive animals and experience of political advocacy or grassroots campaigning would be an advantage.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced campaigner looking to take the next step in their career with a respected and growing animal rights organisation. You'll have the opportunity to shape national campaigns, influence policy, work alongside investigators and campaign partners, and help create meaningful change for thousands of animals.
To apply, please submit your CV together with a covering letter explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role and person specification.
Freedom for Animals is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities.
The successful candidate will be expected to share Freedom for Animals' values, vision and commitment to ending the exploitation of animals.
Freedom for Animals is one of the UK's longest-running animal rights organisations, dedicated to ending the exploitation of animals for entertainment.
Grants Officer LEF
Location: London (hybrid: 2 days in office, remainder flexible)
Salary: £33,728 FTE
Contract: Full-time, permanent (4 days considered)
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with LEF, a social justice foundation that is committed to strengthening the power of communities to use and shape the law.
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a thoughtful and ambitious organisation at an exciting point in its journey, they are early in a new five-year strategy focused on the role of law in achieving social justice across the UK.
The organisation works to support communities tackling the root causes of injustice, funding organisations that connect legal frameworks with real-world change.
If you're passionate about social justice, relationships-led grant making, and learning alongside the organisations you fund, this could be a great next step.
About the role
As Grants Officer, you'll play a key role in delivering a collaborative and inclusive grant-making approach, supporting work that brings the law closer to communities.
You'll be part of a small, supportive team and involved across the full grant lifecycle from early conversations with applicants through to assessment, decision-making and ongoing grant management.
This is a role with real scope to contribute ideas, shape practice, and deepen how the organisation works with its partners.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting applicants and helping develop a strong pipeline of grant applications
- Assessing proposals for funding including reviewing financial and other organisational information
- Building trusted, thoughtful relationships with funded partners
- Managing a portfolio of grants and supporting partners over time
- Contributing to learning, reflection and continuous improvement across the grants team
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to strengthen processes and practice
You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to wider conversations about social justice, funding practice, and the external environment.
About you
They are looking for someone who brings both practical experience and a strong alignment with the organisation's mission and values.
You might already be working in grants, or you may be looking to bring your experience from the charity or social sector into a grant making role.
You'll likely bring:
- Experience building and managing relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Experience working or volunteering in the charity or social sector
- Experience of managing grants, partnerships or programmes, or equivalent relationships
- Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage sensitively with diverse stakeholders
- Clear and confident communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
- A collaborative, reflective approach to your work
An understanding of the UK social justice landscape or lived experience connected to the organisation's mission, would be valuable, but is not essential.
If you don't tick every box, we'd still encourage you to apply.
A values-led and reflective funder
LEF is committed to actively addressing power imbalances in grant making and centring the voices of communities most affected by injustice.
Its work is guided by a strong focus on Power, Culture and Inclusion, recognising both the opportunities and risks within legal systems, and the importance of funding being accountable to those it exists to serve.
This is a team that takes learning seriously and is open about evolving its approach.
Why this role?
This is a chance to:
- Work closely with organisations driving real social change
- Be part of a funder actively rethinking power and practice
- Contribute to a collaborative and learning-oriented team
- Develop your career in values-led grant making
Equity, inclusion and accessibility
The organisation is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and working environment.
- Flexible working is supported (minimum 4 days per week considered)
- Hybrid working with a central London base
- Commitment to workplace adjustments and accessibility
- Guaranteed interviews for disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria
People with lived experience of social welfare legal issues are currently underrepresented in the organisation, and applications from candidates bringing this perspective are particularly welcomed.
Interested?
If you think this role may be for you and you would like more information or an informal conversation, please contact Abi Blank at Charity People,
The application process and what it involves can be found on PAGE 11 of the Job Pack, please send CV and Qualifying Questions document to and will consist of brief written responses (rather than a traditional academic CV-heavy process), designed to help you demonstrate your experience in a more accessible and relevant way.
Deadline and Important Dates
Tuesday 14th July - Application deadline 9 am
Friday 17th July - Client shortlisting completed and applicants informed of interview
Wednesday 22nd July and Thursday 23rd July - Online Interviews
Monday 27th July and Tuesday 28th July- Face to Face Interviews on site
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Purpose of the role
Are you passionate about how digital communications can be leveraged to help even more people understand the role and importance of churches and to encourage and support those who are caring for these historic buildings? We are looking for a part-time Communications Officer to join our small Communications Team at the National Churches Trust. You will help plan, write, build and send our regular newsletters, manage our photo library and permissions, and support us in making sure our website is up-to-date, accurate and accessible.
If you are a good communicator and writer, you understand the importance of UX design and supporter journeys, and you want to use your skills to help keep churches open and in use, then this could be the role for you.
Hours of Work: Part-time, 21 hours per week split over three days, working Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Introduction to the National Churches Trust
We want to keep the UK’s wonderful collection of church buildings well maintained, valued and in use. Working on the ground in all four nations, we support churches of all denominations. Our vision is to see open churches thriving at the heart of their communities.
Our mission:
• We Speak Up: churches are valued and supported
• We Build Up: churches are well maintained, adaptable and in good repair
• We Open Up: churches are sustainable, open and welcoming
Our values:
• Being straightforward in responding to others’ needs
• Providing support that makes a difference
• Joining forces to achieve greater impact
• Driving change that brings our vision closer
Please note, we are not looking for any freelancers to fulfil this role.
For more information, download the job description supporting document. To apply, visit our careers page via the Apply button.
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday, 12 July 2026.
Interviews: Thursday 23 or Friday 24 July 2026 in Westminster, London.
Thank you for your interest in the National Churches Trust and our mission to see open churches thriving at the heart of their communities. We look forward to hearing from you.
