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Medair is a Christian humanitarian organisation that responds to conflict, disease, and disaster so that the world’s most vulnerable and hard-to reach people can live with dignity and hope. Medair UK is an affiliate of the Swiss-based humanitarian organisation, Medair International.
About The Role
We’re seeking a dynamic individual to support Medair UK’s engagement with trusts and foundations in the United Kingdom. Over the last 5 years income from trusts and foundations has gone from strength to strength increasing by 230% and the successful candidate will be part of the small team responsible for increasing this key area of funding. You will be an integral part of this growing Christian charity. You will enable support for the life-saving work Medair delivers to some of the world’s most vulnerable people by driving forward our relationships with UK trusts and foundations.
About You
You will be a positive and solution focused fundraiser, ready to take initiative and embrace challenging targets. Ideally you will have experience in growing income from trust and foundations from both longstanding and new potential partners, or be able to demonstrate highly relevant transferable experience. You will be capable of compiling strong fundraising proposals; produce high quality reports; partner with financial colleagues in preparing complex budgets and financial reports. A compelling written communicator, you will have a keen understanding of the humanitarian sector, and of what motivates trusts and foundations to support this work.
Key Activity Areas
Lead Generation
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Be responsible for account management of caseload of mid-range Trusts & Foundations.
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Work collaboratively with the Engagement Manager, Engagement Support Officer and volunteers in the identification, approach and management of UK Trusts and Foundations.
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Regularly research and review opportunities for building potential relationships with prospective Trusts and Foundations and progressing relationships and applications with them through compelling communications.
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Work with existing networks and contacts to identify and approach potential trusts and foundations and develop relationships with key decision makers there
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Identify and pursue opportunities to increase income from existing Trust and Foundation relationships
Communications and Management
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Work towards an agreed target each year of engaged trusts and related income, both restricted project and unrestricted funds.
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Write compelling cases for support and proposals in order to secure grants
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Effectively work with internal contacts throughout the global Medair organisation in the preparation of approved proposals, reports and supporting financial and impact information
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Manage Medair’s engagement plan, initiating and delivering creative touchpoints throughout the year for all of Medair’s trust and foundation partners, as well as building relationships with trustees and representatives through video, online meetings, events and face-2-face opportunities
Planning, monitoring and pipeline management
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Maintain a good record of the application pipeline and CRM (salesforce), monitoring application output, income targets, fund allocations and reporting deadlines.
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Ensuring all grants from trusts and foundations are correctly allocated to Medair programmes, with the appropriate grant card on Medair’s project management platform and maintaining good contact with country programmes and finance partners throughout the lifecycle of Medair UK co-funded projects.
Internal Liaison
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Liaise with Medair’s Heads of Country Programmes, Country Directors and Communications Officers in order to gather information and data for the purposes of applying and reporting to funders
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Work collaboratively with finance colleagues in the preparation and approval of budgets and reports.
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Foster dynamic and mutually beneficial relationships with other fundraisers within Medair international and the affiliate offices, readily sharing proposals, reports and information.
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Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for more than 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experience of conditions we represent. We believe that diversity strengthens our work and helps us better support our beneficiaries.
As part of our safer recruitment and safeguarding responsibilities, this role requires a DBS check and professional/character references. We are committed to inclusion and will consider each application fairly.
About you:
The Data Integration and Automation Officer is an exciting role at MDUK, that will sit within the Finance and Resources Team.
You'll design, build, and maintain automated data synchronisations across organisational systems, taking ownership of end-to-end workflows from requirements through to implementation and handover.
You'll work closely with multiple departments to understand data requirements, modernise data processing practices, and deliver reliable automated data flows using tools such as APIs, Power Automate, and Python.
You'll be a technically skilled and collaborative professional with experience in API integration (REST/SOAP), automation tools such as Power Automate, and Python-based data processing.
You'll require strong knowledge of data management principles, including validation, transformation, and system integration across platforms such as CRMs, finance systems, and cloud applications.
You'll be responsible for designing and delivering end-to-end data workflows, from requirements gathering through to deployment and documentation.
You'll be confident in engaging with non-technical stakeholders, lead workshops, analyse existing processes, and implement practical improvements.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK is a charity that connects a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting conditions, and all the people around them. So everyone can get the healthcare, support and treatments needed to feel good, mentally and physically.
This is an exciting time to join Muscular Dystrophy UK. We recently launched our new 10 year strategy to transform the lives of people living with muscle wasting conditions. Our vision is clear, a world without limits for people with muscle wasting conditions, and we won’t stop until we achieve it.
Values and behaviours:
- A positive attitude and approach that reflect the charity’s values.
- Seek opportunities to contribute to the development of the charity.
- A commitment to and an understanding of disability issues, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Always demonstrate role model behaviour.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally.
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellbeing, work–life balance, and career development. Our offer range of benefits includes great pension contributions, life insurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, employee assistance programme, instant retail and events discounts, and much more...
Location: We operate a hybrid model (home and office, London SE1).
Closing date: Tuesday, 5th of May
NB: Please note that we are interviewing on a rolling basis and may close the advert earlier than the stated deadline if we successfully fill the role.
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities
We connect a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions and people around them.



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The British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS) is a leading UK charity advancing best practice in medical ultrasound through education, guidelines and research. With 1,700 members—mainly NHS professionals—we deliver high-quality training, a flagship annual conference for 600+ delegates, and trusted publications that support clinicians and inform the public..
The society is looking to recruit a Financial Officer due to the impending retirement of the current postholder. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will commence employment in July 2026.
Purpose of the role:
- Provide sound financial advice to the Board of Trustees (Council), BMUS Officers, COO (Chief Operating Officer) and others.
- Provide a high-quality and effective financial management service to the charity.
- Prepare, develop and analyse management accounting information to ensure compliance with all relevant financial, statutory and regulatory matters.
Main Duties
- To oversee and support the society’s financial management systems and processes, ensuring they meet required financial management and reporting standards.
- Submissions to statutory bodies and regulators.
- Submission of monthly PAYE and quarterly VAT to HMRC.
- To prepare the society’s annual budget.
- To prepare regular management accounts and supporting reports, including forecasts for Council, Officers and COO.
- To process all invoices/payments.
- To record all income and expenditure.
- To oversee banking arrangements.
- To prepare end-of-year reports, arrange the independent examination and the society’s Annual Report for the Annual General Meeting.
- Support CASE (Consortium of Accreditation of Sonographic Education).
- Manage the financial management systems for the consortium.
- Preparation of the consortium’s annual budget.
- Payment of invoices.
- To record all income and expenditure.
- Prepare the end of financial year report.
The above is an outline of the typical functions of the role and is not exhaustive. To see further details, please read both the Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing Date: 11th May, interview Scheduled for 29th May
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Support and Information Officer
Hours: 28 hours per week, to be worked flexibly over 4 days with some evening and weekend working as required.
Salary: £18,940 to £19,280 per annum (£23,675 to £24,100 per annum full time equivalent)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Big C’s Norwich support centres. Work from other Big C premises and public events will be required.
We have an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and proactive individual to join Big C as a Health Academy Support and Information Officer. This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll support the delivery of activities and services that make a real difference to people affected by cancer across our community.
About the role
As part of our small Health Academy team, you’ll work closely with the Health Academy Lead, Nutritionist and Physical Wellbeing Facilitators to deliver a range of wellbeing activities and events. From supporting programmes like Get Moving, Walking Football and Fishing for Wellbeing to attending community events, your work will help promote healthier lifestyles, encourage behaviour change, and raise awareness of cancer prevention and early detection.
You’ll also be a welcoming and supportive point of contact for our service users, offering practical support, listening, and guidance, while helping to ensure services are delivered safely, effectively, and in line with best practice. Alongside this, you’ll support the smooth running of the team through administration, data collection, and collaboration with colleagues, volunteers, and external partners.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the delivery of Health Academy activities, wellbeing programmes, and external events
- Provide a warm, supportive point of contact for service users, offering information, guidance, and signposting to appropriate services
- Assist in assessing and responding to service user needs, working within agreed policies and under appropriate supervision
- Coordinate and support administration, data collection, and reporting to help inform service development
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers, and external partners to deliver high-quality services
- Support the organisation and maintenance of equipment, resources, and health and safety requirements
- Represent Big C at events and contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of services
If viewing this vacancy from our website, you can download the full job description here: Support and Information Officer.
An accessible version of the job description for visually impaired applicants is available here: Support and Information Officer – Accessible Version.
About Big C
Big C is one of East Anglia’s largest cancer charities, having raised £50 million in 45 years. Each year, our supporters help us raise around £3 million to support people affected by cancer in our community.
We provide holistic care through Cancer Support Centres and Hubs, as well as online and telephone support via our Virtual Support Centre. Income comes from donations, local businesses, grants, legacies, and 12 charity shops across the region.
Committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, Big C was recently awarded Gold Accreditation in the Best Employers Eastern Region 2025 and offers a supportive environment that values wellbeing and work/life balance.
Why Big C?
We’re proud to be a Best Employer (Gold, Eastern Region 2025) and offer a supportive, inclusive working environment that values wellbeing, development, and work-life balance.
Our benefits include:
- 33 days holiday (FTE, including bank holidays)
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Company sick pay and life assurance
- Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Opportunities for professional development
If you share these values and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Together, we improve the lives of local people affected by cancer.
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A rewarding opportunity has arisen at Sister Circle to support the onboarding and the overall journey of our volunteers.
As Volunteer Training and Support Officer, you will help create welcoming, well-organised learning spaces that enable volunteers to feel confident, supported, and connected in their role. You will coordinate training logistics, prepare materials and resources, support volunteer recruitment and onboarding, and ensure the smooth administration of the programme.
Working within the Volunteering Team and the wider team, you will help our volunteer programme grow and thrive within the communities we serve.
This role would suit someone who enjoys bringing people together, building relationships, and ensuring that the practical details behind a programme run smoothly.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience coordinating training sessions, events or similar activities.
- Is confident managing administrative processes, logistics, and records.
- Enjoys building relationships with volunteers and community partners.
- Communicates clearly, warmly, and with empathy.
- Understands trauma-informed, inclusive and culturally responsive practice.
- Can work both independently and collaboratively within a small team.
- Is organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Desirable: experience working with volunteers or supporting marginalised communities; ability to speak a community language such as Bengali, Urdu, Romanian or Polish.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) outlining how your experience and skills meet the criteria for the role..
Deadline: 12pm on Wednesday 6th, May 2026
This role is open to female applicants only as permitted under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
We build trusted relationships that create sustainable transformation for women’s wellbeing.
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The Communications Department inspires, informs and engages the public by showcasing Alzheimer’s Research UK’s mission, impact and scientific progress across all channels. We lead the charity’s media and strategic communications activity, ensuring clear, accurate and compelling storytelling that supports research, fundraising and organisational priorities. The Strategic Communications Officer will be part of the Corporate Communications team – one of several specialist teams in the wider Department.
The Strategic Communications Officer will play an important role in delivering high‑quality campaign and communications activity that supports ARUK’s strategic goals. Reporting to the Corporate Communications Manager, this individual will mainly work collaboratively with colleagues across Brand and Strategic Marketing on our big impact campaigns, as well as supporting the corporate communications team when capacity requires – this could be working with the CEO office, Fundraising or filling a need from the wider team.
The role holder will help to coordinate campaign workflows, gather accurate information, and support the delivery of integrated communications activity. The Strategic Communications Officer will contribute to the smooth running of campaigns by maintaining organised processes, supporting planning and reporting, and helping to produce content that strengthens understanding of dementia and the urgent need for research. The postholder will also help to create engaging, accessible content for cross‑channel campaigns and ensure that messaging is consistent, evidence‑based and aligned with organisational priorities.
Projects to own and drive forward include World Alzheimer’s Month, the Christmas campaign, and other key organisational priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
Delivery & Production
· Support the research and production of campaigns and projects, including the World Alzheimer’s Month, Christmas campaigns and other Brand activity.
· Support on development of communication plans and materials for supporter‑facing activities and campaigns.
· Write, edit and proof content for campaigns and projects ensuring accuracy and narrative alignment.
· Prepare, write, pitch and issue media stories to generate coverage for our initiatives and campaigns.
Research & Information Support
· Monitor external trends and sector‑relevant topics to inform content and news planning.
Cross‑Team Support & Collaboration
· Work collaboratively with the Brand team, as well as the wider communications teams on shared projects.
· Support internal communications and the social media team for priority campaigns and strategic projects.
· Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand content needs.
· Work closely with teams to ensure their content embodies Alzheimer’s Research UK tone of voice.
Administration, Planning & Coordination
· Provide project coordination support for major cross‑channel campaigns and key organisation publications.
· Maintain clear documentation ensuring campaign materials and project assets are well organised.
· Contribute to content calendars for news and campaigns.
· Manage external freelance support in peak periods.
Quality, Accuracy & Compliance
· Support continuous improvement by sharing campaign insights and recommending enhancements, including introducing repeatable process and templates.
· Champion equity, diversity and inclusion in all communications.
· Ensure clear, accurate and consistent messaging across all outputs.
What This Role Delivers
· Engaging, accessible cross‑channel campaign content that strengthens ARUK’s strategic communications.
· Improved coordination of major brand activity and strategic communications projects.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Experience in communications, campaigns, marketing or digital content roles.
Strong writing, editing and proofing skills with attention to detail.
· Experience producing content across multiple channels.
Ability to adapt complex topics into engaging communications.
· Experience supporting cross‑team partnerships or agencies.
· Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects.
· Creative thinker with proactive, solutions‑focused approach.
· Collaborative, confident working across teams.
· Able to work independently with strong attention to detail.
· Confidence using digital tools, CMS platforms and MS Office.
· Enthusiastic about learning and communications best practice
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working, you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 10th May 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
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Do you enjoy automating processes and driving operational efficiencies?
Are you someone who champions trust-based approaches to due diligence and are excited at building long-term relationships with partners around the world, supporting their capacity and development?
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
You will support due diligence processes within Synchronicity Earth, creating long-term relationships with our partners. Our trust-based approach includes the use of pooled funds for donors to collaborate, and to reduce the administrative burden on partners for reporting. We also have endowments, to support species conservation over longer timeframes.
You will also have an innovation mindset, and enjoy automating system processes to ensure our grant-making pipeline is effective so we can channel our funding to partners effectively.
If you have experience of supporting organisations/partners globally, and also have experience of automating processes and driving operational efficiencies, we strongly recommend you include this in your cover letter as we will be shortlisting on this!
PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU USE AI IN YOUR APPLICATION, YOU ARE MUCH LESS LIKELY TO BE SHORTLISTED. WE WANT TO SEE YOUR UNIQUE, BRILLIANT SELF. We do not use AI in any part of our recruitment process.
Closing date: 11th May 10am
First stage interviews (Zoom): 18th-21st May
Skills assessment (undertaken at home): 26th-29th May
Second stage interviews (at our office in-person): 2nd-4th June
Synchronicity Earth’s mission it to bring conservation to life through our work, championing effective approaches and increasing funding for Earth’s overlooked species and ecosystems and the communities working to protect them.
By joining, you’re not just taking part; you're contributing to our vision of a world in which biological and cultural diversity are valued, celebrated, and flourishing.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds for this role, particularly non-graduates, and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. We also welcome candidates who may have taken a career break. Your unique experiences and fresh perspective will only enhance our team's diversity and strengthen our ability to tackle the complex challenges facing our planet.
Candidates from Black, Asian, and Minority-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and people with disabilities who meet the criteria (in the section of the job description headed ‘What you will bring to the team’) and opt-in to our Guaranteed Interview Scheme will enter the first recruitment stage, see more information below.
Application and Recruitment Process
Inclusion is a priority throughout our workplace culture and is embedded in our recruitment process. To support this, the first stage of recruitment will be anonymised by Charity Job to mitigate against unconscious bias. Please let us know at any stage during the recruitment process if you have any accessibility requirements and we will do what we can to accommodate these for you. Please also let us know which pronouns you would like to be referred by, if you wish.
How to apply:
· Complete the application questions, upload your CV and cover letter, and submit your application through Charity Job.
· Fill in our candidate survey. Whilst this survey is optional it is the way to opt in to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (information below) if you would like.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
We recognise that people from Black, Asian, and Minority-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and people with disabilities are under-represented in our sector, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups when applying for roles in the charity sector and beyond.
As part of our commitment to attract and retain talented individuals from under-represented groups to the conservation and environment sector, if you belong to these groups, you can opt in to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) in our candidate survey. If you meet the essential criteria for a role, you'll be guaranteed a first-stage interview. The results of this interview will be used to select candidates for the skills assessment.
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This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in growing a major donor programme that directly supports life-changing eye care services in the Holy Land. You will work closely with the Executive Director, UK (EDUK) and senior leadership, including the CEO and Trustees, to contribute to the long-term sustainability of a respected and impactful international charity.
As part of a small, ambitious and collaborative UK team, you will play a major role in shaping and developing the major donor programme, building meaningful relationships with supporters and seeing the tangible impact of your work on patients and communities.
The St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group (SJEHG) is a UK-registered charity delivering expert eye care to the people of the Holy Land, regardless of ethnicity, religion or ability to pay. It operates through two locally-registered charities to provide services in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza.
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As Philanthropy Officer, you will build strong, lasting relationships with individuals, families and organisations, helping them to achieve their philanthropic goals while increasing charitable income and delivering meaningful impact in communities across Wales.
We’re looking for someone with a strong understanding of social issues and community needs in Wales, who can use that insight to build networks, identify opportunities and develop tailored support for existing and prospective donors. This role will play a key part in securing new funding, growing our donor base and building high-quality, long-term relationships.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven experience in a philanthropy or fundraising relationship management role.
- Ability to identify and develop new philanthropic opportunities, including prospecting and converting new donors.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of developing, managing and growing relationships.
- Strong communication, evidencing excellent customer relationship with a focus on trust, respect, confidentiality and attention to detail alongside the ability to juggle multiple relationships simultaneously.
- Confidence speaking publicly to a variety of audiences.
- High levels of motivation, be results-driven and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Experience of producing compelling reports, narrative and presentations alongside creating tailored donor experiences to inspire donors.
- A strong commitment to your own learning and development.
Read more in the full job pack.
We turn philanthropy into lasting community impact across Wales. We’re a trusted bridge between donors and the grassroots communities they care about.
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The Kids Network is a London based children’s charity connecting young people with trained volunteer mentors.
We’re looking for a highly organised, relationship focused School Experience Officer to support our school partnerships strategy and ensure every school has a brilliant experience of our programme.
- Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours)
- Salary: £28,000 p/a
- Location: London-based
- Reporting to Schools and Partnerships Lead
We will be holding first round calls on the week commencing Monday 4th May, with the second round interviews taking place 11th May.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re looking for a highly organised, relationship focused School Experience Officer to join our Programme Delivery team and support our Schools and Partnerships Leader. This role is central to ensuring that every school we work with receives a consistent, high quality experience of our mentoring programme.
You’ll manage the day‑to‑day administration of school referrals, support schools to contribute financially to the programme, and help nurture strong, positive relationships with both new and existing school partners. If you’re proactive, detail‑driven and passionate about improving outcomes for children in London, this could be the perfect role for you.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Manage school referrals from enquiry to mentor match
- Provide excellent day‑to‑day support to school partners
- Maintain accurate records on Salesforce
- Support income generation through proposals, invoices and partner stewardship
- Coordinate school communications and gather feedback
- Assist with outreach and partnership development
BENEFITS
- Flexible working arrangements (mostly working from home, with 1-2 days a week in the office)
- 25 days annual leave entitlement, plus additional day awarded each year (up to five years)
- Option to swap bank holidays for other religious holidays
- Birthdays off
- Two Mental Health “Me Days”
- Volunteering time to mentor with The Kids Network
- Personal development budget
- Team socials
- Working in a value-led organisation, where we share the impact we have on children every day
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
SCHOOL REFERRALS & ADMINISTRATION
- Manage the day-to-day administration of the referral process, from initial enquiry to a child being matched with a mentor
- Apply a ‘schools first’, customer service approach by supporting schools to complete referrals accurately and in a timely way, following up proactively to keep pipelines moving
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all referrals and school interactions on our CRM (Salesforce), flagging any issues to the Schools & Partnerships Leader
- Responsibility for securing a minimum number of referrals from schools
- Income Generation Support
- Support the Schools & Partnerships Leader to secure financial contributions from school partners, including preparing proposals, invoices and contribution agreements
- Follow the financial procedures for contributions from referral partners and maintain accurate records
- Help to identify and follow up on income opportunities with existing and prospective school partners
- Encourage schools to run simple fundraising activities within their communities
SCHOOL RELATIONSHIPS & EXPEREINCE
- Act as a first point of contact for schools on day-to-day queries, providing a warm, professional and responsive service
- Coordinate communications with schools throughout the programme cycle, including onboarding, quality assurance check ins and end of programme impact collection from schools
- Support the delivery team with the smooth handover of referrals, ensuring school partners feel informed and well-supported
- Gather school feedback and share insights with the Schools & Partnerships Leader to support continuous improvement
- Building and maintaining internal and external relationships, attending events or actively stewarding our offer with stakeholders
PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
- Assist the Schools & Partnerships Leader in identifying and approaching prospective school partners
- Help to prepare materials for school outreach, including presentations, information packs and email communications
- Maintain an up-to-date record of prospective and active school partners, supporting the management of the partnership pipeline
- Identify what’s working well across schools and share best practice
GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE
- Support the Schools & Partnerships Leader with administrative tasks related to school engagement and partnership work
- Contribute to team meetings and planning processes as required
- Act in compliance with all organisational policies and procedures, including data protection and GDPR
ABOUT YOU
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
- Strong administrative and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail
- A natural relationship builder, confident working with schools and communities
- Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a busy environment
- A proactive, can-do approach with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Comfort working with data and digital systems, including CRM or database tools and communication tools like Slack, Teams and Zoom.
- Knowledge of the primary school landscape
- A genuine commitment to The Kids Network's mission and values, and a passion for supporting children and young people
DESIRABLE
- Experience in an administrative, coordination or customer-facing role
- Experience of delivering or arranging programmes in either an educational or safeguarding setting
- Experience of, or a strong interest in, the charity, education or public sector
- Familiarity with Salesforce or a similar CRM system
- Some exposure to income generation, sales support or fundraising administration
To apply please send your CV and a cover letter, no more than two pages about why you are right for this role and why you want to join The Kids Network. Due to the size of the team, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every application.
SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT
The Kids Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to go through our safer recruitment processes, including an enhanced DBS check.
EQUITY COMMITMENT
The Kids Network values diversity and inclusion and we have worked to create an application process that is as accessible as possible, however we recognise that there is more we can do especially for applicants who are minoritised in society, have specific accessibility needs and/or experience discrimination. If this is the case we are both happy to discuss better ways to support your candidacy and make this application process as equitable as possible for you.
We are a diverse organisation and welcome everyone, but it is important to note that the intersections of your identity will not increase or affect the amount of labour you are asked to do. If you wish to draw on your own lived experiences that will be both encouraged and supported but it is not nor ever will be a prerequisite of this role. Find out more about our commitment to anti-oppression on our website.
The Kids Network is a community of children and volunteer mentors who connect through fun, curiosity and friendship for positive social change.



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Due to educational commitments and a strategic review of our services, our Founding Director is stepping back from leading the organisation. This creates an exciting opportunity for a Managing Director to join a women-led movement shaped by lived experience.
Working closely with the Founder, Board, and team, you will take the lead in implementing our strategy, turning vision into action, and ensuring our work is sustainable, impactful, and ready to grow. You will play a central role in securing financial stability, strengthening income streams, and building a resilient organisation for the future.
We are looking for a proactive and experienced leader who can strengthen systems, processes, and team culture, while supporting and developing a small, dedicated team. This role is not just about leadership, but about working alongside others - someone who is human, approachable, and a genuine team player.
You will value collaboration and co-production and feel comfortable working in a culture rooted in trust, flexibility, and compassion. You will bring the confidence to represent the organisation externally, alongside the humility to listen, learn, and grow with the team.
This UK-based, remote role sits within a small, friendly organisation committed to reflection, learning, and continual improvement. You will help shape how we evolve, ensuring we deliver safe, high-quality, trauma-informed, and gender-sensitive support for women affected by their own or someone else's gambling addiction.
We are seeking someone who aligns with our values, understands the realities women face in a male-dominated space, and can lead with humanity and humility.
The Managing Director will be accountable for:
- Strategic direction
- Financial sustainability
- Safeguarding and risk oversight
- Commissioner relationships
- Organisational culture and values
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Lead development and delivery of the 3-year strategic plan.
- Ensure organisational growth aligns with mission and peer-led ethos.
- Identify opportunities for funding, partnerships and influence.
- Ensure services evolve in line with women’s needs and policy context.
Governance & Risk Oversight
- Maintain oversight of safeguarding and clinical governance.
- Ensure robust risk management and compliance systems are in place.
- Report quarterly to the Board on performance, finance and risk.
- Ensure Delegated Authority Framework is implemented effectively.
- Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Financial Sustainability
- Accountable for organisational budget and reserves strategy.
- Oversee funding pipeline and income diversification.
- Negotiate and sign contracts within Board-approved limits.
- Ensure staffing model remains financially sustainable.
Leadership & Organisational Culture
- Lead and support staff team.
- Maintain trauma-informed, women-centred organisational culture.
- Ensure appropriate delegation and clear accountability.
- Protect staff wellbeing and prevent executive overload.
External Representation & Influence
- Represent the organisation with commissioners, funders and partners.
- Build relationships with VCSE organisations, OHID, NHSE, ICBs, Local Authorities and sector bodies.
- Position the organisation as a credible specialist provider.
- Support policy and influence activity at strategic level.
Board Relationship
- Work closely with the Chair
- Provide clear and transparent reporting.
- Support Board development and portfolio governance.
- Ensure Board receives timely information on risk and performance.
Person Specification
Essential Experience
- Senior leadership experience within VCSE, health or social care.
- Experience in women-specific services.
- Experience managing budgets and financial sustainability including evidence of successful fundraising and income diversification.
- Experience working with statutory commissioners.
- Experience overseeing safeguarding in complex services.
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable Experience
- Experience in addiction, gambling harm or mental health sectors.
- Experience within CIC or charity governance structures.
- Experience influencing policy or commissioning frameworks.
- Understanding and appreciation of lived experience communities and peer support spaces
Essential Skills
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Financial acumen
- Strong governance understanding
- Stakeholder diplomacy
- Ability to delegate effectively
- Crisis management capability
- Clear written and verbal communication
We kindly ask applicants to avoid submitting AI generated responses to encourage a real sense of who you are.
Our operational days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. We operate flexibly but our regular team meetings are held on a Wednesday and this role is expected to be accessible for our staff within these days.
Please complete the questions within word count alongside a CV to be considered for the role.
Short listed applicants will be asked to submit a 3 minute video on a values based topic as part of the interview process.
We stand alongside women impacted by their own or someone else’s gambling and create space for healing, connection and confidence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Remote · Multiple locationsIreland · UK
Salary: £62,000 - £72,000 (GBP)25 days holiday plus other benefits.
Seniority: Senior
Closing date: 9:00am, 4th May
About GLAN
GLAN is an independent non-profit organisation made up of lawyers, investigators and campaigners. We pursue legal action against powerful actors involved in serious human rights violations and environmental harms, working across borders with international and local grassroots organisations.
Our vision is justice across borders.
We are a fully remote team - our committed colleagues are spread across multiple countries, and we have offices in Ireland and the UK.
We currently work across three key focus areas:
- Accountability for Atrocity Crimes
- Environment and Climate Litigation
- Abuses in Value Chains
About the role
The Chief Operating Officer at GLAN will play a crucial role in steering the team in the successful implementation of the charity’s organisational strategy, and will be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day smooth running of the organisation – in order to build a sustainable, compliant, resilient and well-governed organisation.
The ideal candidate
We are looking for an experienced leader with a proven track-record of delivering financial oversight and overseeing complex budgets and projects to completion in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone who possesses excellent people skills, who is emotionally intelligent and can guide a dynamic team remotely.
The Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for the delivery of core services and will manage a core team of staff to deliver Finance, HR, Fundraising, Communications and Governance.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in a similar role, with in depth understanding of how charitable, purpose driven organisations operate. You must have excellent leadership skills, a solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics, financial planning and budgeting skills, and an advanced understanding of business planning, budget and project management.
Key Responsibilities
Senior Leadership
- Lead the Senior Leadership team in the implementation of our revised organisational strategy 2027-2030.
- Ensure organisation-wide financial oversight and operational business planning.
- Provide guidance and support to GLAN’s team.
- Deputise for the CEO when necessary and take ownership of high-level decision-making.
Operational oversight
- Maintain operational oversight so that legal, advocacy, funding and finance align with GLAN’s organisational strategy.
- Oversee and facilitate the flow of information between the legal and operational teams so that our legal case works aligns with finances, commitments to funders, team capacity, and communications plans.
- Ensure that systems enable on-going monitoring of expenditure so that fundraising and finance are aware of gaps/underspends.
- Help ensure cases/teams are sufficiently resourced in terms of staff capacity.
- Ensure joined up working, and provide strategic guidance when challenges arise.
People and culture
- Provide strong leadership to ensure a professional and healthy working culture.
- Build on GLAN’s existing commitments to a working culture that is in line with our values, overseeing team-wide consistency to HR line-management, 1:1’s, annual 360 reviews and performance.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and staff development and staff feedback.
- Ensure policies on anti-racism, equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are embedded in how we work.
- Support the embedding of GLAN’s values across GLAN’s work.
- Oversee relationship and dialogue between GLAN’s SLT and Trade Union representatives.
Governance and Board relationships
- Lead on ensuring that GLAN is compliant with our legal, regulatory, health & safety, data protection / GDPR and employment law obligations.
- Ensure we have all necessary policies in place and take the lead on coordinating the establishment and review of existing and further policies. Oversee the regular review of GLAN’s risk management frameworks and our risk register.
- Oversee GLAN’s governance structures (internal reporting, Board meetings etc.), ensuring decisions are well informed and documented.
Financial oversight
- Oversee financial operations: budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, expenditure controls, financial reporting, payroll.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, audit requirements and donor / funder financial reporting obligations.
- Manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, banks, and financial service providers.
- Ensure best practices are followed and financial risk is identified and managed appropriately.
Operations
- Ensure the smooth running of IT, data protection, office management. Managing relationships with our external providers.
Person Specification
Essential
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in senior leadership roles, delivering successful organisational financial oversight- with expertise in business planning and complex project management.
- Demonstrable experience of high-level budgeting, forecasting, auditing, proven accountability for ensuring financial sustainability and compliance.
- Minimum of 10 year’s line management experience.
- Excellent strategic thinking and planning skills, able to bridge between high-level strategy and operational detail.
- Sound judgement, risk-management and governance experience; familiarity with compliance, data protection / GDPR, employment law etc.
- Exceptionally organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present complex operational, financial or legal information clearly.
- Strong collaborative approach, ability to work across teams, offer guidance to other senior level staff, and clear people management skills.
- Expertise in ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, particularly in the charity sector.
- Understanding of UK charity law and governance, including experience with Board of Trustees.
- Aptitude in decision making and problem solving, and confidence in providing guidance to boards and CEO.
- Warm, people-centred and positive approach.
- Emotionally intelligent, able to self-reflect, be honest and conduct open conversations with sensitivity.
- Solution-orientated, able to anticipate and resolve challenges.
- Strong alignment with GLAN’s values and our mission.
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and committed to GLAN’s ongoing anti-racist learning and practice.
- Commitment to developing an organisational culture in which our team thrives and we can achieve meaningful impact in our work.
- Ability to handle difficult situations and handle confidential information.
- Ability to balance GLAN’s operational priorities with our values.
Desirable
- Experience of operating in non-profit / mission-driven / legal organisations.
- Previous experience working in a human rights or environmental protection focussed setting.
- Legal or compliance experience.
- Experience of change management and scaling teams or systems.
- Experience of hybrid / remote team leadership .
- Experience of supporting culture building.
- Experience of working to decolonial commitments.
- Experience of delivering organisational change programmes.
- Legal or compliance experience.
- Experience of change management and scaling teams or systems.
- Experience of hybrid / remote team leadership
- Commitment to equity, learning and continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of HR practices and employment law.
- Fundraising experience.
- Accountancy qualification, Leadership or management qualifications, Project management qualifications e.g. Prince2
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We particularly welcome applications from candidates with lived experience of the issues that GLAN works on. We strongly encourage applications from disabled candidates, older candidates, and Black and racially minoritised candidates, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation. We use an anonymised recruitment process to ensure fairness. Each applicant will be individually assessed against the essential criteria regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or belief. We will use positive action on the basis of race and/or disability in case of a tie break situation.
Our values
Decolonial - We are committed to building decolonial, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive approaches at GLAN.
Collective Power - We believe lasting change is built through collective action and power sharing.
Responsive - Working across interconnected global systems that are ever in flux, we aim to be adaptable, nimble and responsive to make the biggest impact we can.
Steadfast - We know the kind of change we want to see won’t happen overnight, that’s why we strongly value patience and persistence.
Self-Reflective - We recognise the power and privilege we hold as an organization. We’re committed to fostering a culture of honesty, reflection, and continuous learning, constantly examining how we work within the system and why to help us strengthen both our organisation and the movements we support work within the system.
How to apply
To apply, please use our application portal. Applications are due by 9am 4 May 2026. We will not review applications sent via LinkedIn or email.
GLAN does not use AI to review applications, and we ask candidates to avoid its use in this process. We want to read about people’s experience in their own words.
If you need any reasonable adjustments, including this job pack to be sent in a larger font, in order to apply for this role, please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Chief Executive & Creative Director holds the most senior post at Dance City, unites the creative and strategic functions of the organisation, and is accountable to the board of trustees for the good management and impact of the charity. The Chief Executive & Creative Director leads and works collaboratively with the board, senior management team (SMT) and stakeholders and partners to ensure that Dance City creates opportunities for people to create, produce and experience dance at its very best. The Chief Executive & Creative Director drives the business, identifying commercial opportunities, securing financial resilience, and ensuring that Dance City’s programme is at the vanguard of sustainable dance development in the region. The Chief Executive & Creative Director is based in the northeast and plays an active role in the social life and cultural communities of the region.
Role Profile and Person Specification
Key deliverables
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Lead on Dance City’s vision, values and organisational objectives and ensure the relevance and sustainability of its creative programme.
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Ensure there is alignment between Dance City’s creative ambitions and its business needs and that all activity is delivered to the highest possible standards to plan and within budget.
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Grow the organisation’s earned income and shape and set targets for initiatives embracing commercial ventures, corporate partnerships, public funding, trusts and foundations and individual philanthropy.
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Be accountable to the board and to funding bodies, and for the responsible stewardship of Dance City.
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Ensure a strong profile and reputation for the organisation and for dance practice locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
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Initiate, develop and sustain partnerships with existing and potential funders and key stakeholders.
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Lead and enable the senior team; motivate, inspire, and support the development of the wider staff team.
Role profile
Leadership and governance
- Develop and monitor the strategic plan with the SMT and Board.
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Work closely with the Chair and Trustees to ensure the good governance of the charity and that organisational performance is structured and monitored using well articulated, achievable KPIs.
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Support Trustees in being an effective Board, ensuring it comprises the appropriate range of skills and has access to training and development opportunities.
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Deploy Trustees’ skills and networks to identify and activate opportunities for commercial development and business growth.
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Be an inclusive leader, collaborate with and empower the SMT, and motivate, support and develop the wider staff team.
Advocacy, profile and civic engagement
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Promote the profile and reputation of Dance City locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
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Initiate and enable constructive debate about dance and its development by artists, policy-makers and the public, and to promote Dance City’s role in dance leadership.
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Articulate the transformative potential of dance in enabling social cohesion, the centrality of its place in the wider creative industries sector, and its potential, through civic partnerships and collaboration, to make a major contribution to the economy and well being of the city and region.
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Ensure Dance City is part of local, regional, national and international arts discussions and networks, is represented at key events and viewed as crucial to decision-making processes in the dance and wider cultural and social sectors.
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Be the face of Dance City in professional and community networks and at events in the northeast; communicate and advocate for its plans and ambitions to the widest range of people including politicians, the media, funders, artists, audiences and the public.
Creative
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Shape, co-create and communicate the creative vision for Dance City.
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Oversee the development and delivery of a creative programme which appeals to a wide range of audiences, demonstrates excellence, and sets out to grow appetite and demand for diverse dance experiences.
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Build and manage sustainable commercial and funding partnerships which will enhance the profile of the programme and enable the commissioning, programming and presentation of dance within and beyond Dance City.
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Oversee the evaluation of the programme, to ensure quality, to engage in reflection and implement learning with colleagues.
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Maintain an overview of the local and national dance ecology in order to inform advocacy and planning.
Brand, commercial performance and income
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Oversee the design and delivery of effective marketing and communications strategies that are developed and effectively delivered, to retain existing and grow new audiences for dance in the northeast and to promote the Dance City brand.
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Be proactive in the development and delivery of effective fundraising and income generation strategies for Dance City, to ensure that contributed income grows and is diversified, and to develop commercial opportunities enabled by the building and programme.
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Play an active role in identifying and approaching prospective donors, sponsors and funding partners.
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Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with existing and potential supporters and to lead on key public funding and donor relationships.
Finance and operations
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Be accountable for the financial operation of the organisation, ensuring budgets are set and monitored, appropriate financial policies and procedures are in place, compliance with appropriate legal and fiscal frameworks is followed, and that there is timely reporting to the relevant funders and authorities.
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Oversee and ensure the smooth and efficient management of Dance City’s facilities and infrastructure.
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Ensure Dance City remains a visible champion of environmental responsibility.
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Ensure the organisation is fully compliant with all legal requirements, including health and safety, and that all staff are trained appropriately.
People and culture
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Set the tone for and model the organisational culture, be an inclusive and consultative leader, championing employee wellbeing and engagement.
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Ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place for recruitment, induction, appraisals and the professional development of staff.
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Ensure the organisation upholds its principles of equity, diversity and inclusion, valuing the wellbeing of all colleagues.
Person specification
Essential
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Has held a senior role in a cultural venue or within an organisation with a substantial arts programme or partnerships; is well networked in and beyond the cultural and creative industries.
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Understanding of the current landscape and eco-system in the cultural sector and awareness of local/national political initiatives that will impact on - and create opportunities for - Dance City and its partner organisations.
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Understanding of the legal, fiscal, social and political context within which the arts operate, and the contribution they make to health, education, social cohesion and civic pride.
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Understanding of the needs of dance as an art form and a commitment to best practice and to promoting inclusion and equality of opportunity.
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An inclusive leader with experience of overseeing organisational transformation and managing change.
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A track record in relationship building, working in partnership with a range of funders, agencies and organisations, and of successful fundraising and income generation from a range of sources.
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A strong advocate and compelling storyteller, able to network, represent the organisation, communicate its vision and inspire confidence among existing and potential peers and stakeholders.
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Strong financial literacy and skills, knowledge of charity governance and relevant financial policies and procedures; experience of senior financial accountability.
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Experience of working effectively with a Board of Directors, understanding of best practice in governance and organisational development.
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A commitment to living in the region, able to travel nationally and internationally, and to work some evenings and weekends where there is reasonable expectation to attend events.
Desirable
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Experience of running a building with a diverse and impactful arts programme.
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An extensive network in the cultural sector.
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Experience of significant national/international cultural partnership projects.
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Experience of managing significant public investment programmes such as ACE NPO, Creative Scotland RFO or equivalent.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
At Dance City we believe that voices and perspectives from a range of backgrounds and lived experiences make our understanding of the world and the arts more relevant.
We believe that difference is our strength.
Therefore we actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and those that are under-represented in our city and region and in dance leadership.
Our mission is to ensure the northeast of England is the best place to dance and to experience dance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Partnership Development Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK prides itself on delivering sector-leading partnerships. We are a friendly, collaborative, and ambitious team driven by our goal to fund vital dementia research and ultimately find a cure for dementia.
Our Partnership Development Officer is responsible for establishing and managing some of our corporate partnerships under the guidance of the Partnership Development Manager (PDM). This role will hold and develop strong long-term relationships with key stakeholders within some of our highest-level corporate donors.
You’ll have some experience in relationship management and project management skills, as well as attention to detail and an organised approach to a busy and varied workload. These skills will have been developed in either a charity or corporate role.
The Partnership Development Team sits within the Corporate Fundraising function, which is part of the Philanthropy and Partnerships Directorate. We collaborate closely with all teams across the charity, so communication, collaboration, and strong relationship skills are essential.
We are lucky to work with some fantastic UK-based and international companies who recognise our passion, creativity, and ability to work flexibly to achieve their CSR aims while supporting ARUK’s strategic goals. Awesome brands like The Perfume Shop, Omaze, Warburtons and Cadbury are just some of the organisations that have joined our mission to find a cure for dementia.
Key Responsibilities:
Under the guidance of the PDM, hold responsibility for the account management for our corporate supporters. Acting as the day-to-day contact point for the company and its staff, overseeing all partnership activity, and ensuring the highest standard of supporter care at all times.
· Work closely with the PDM to implement new partnership set-ups, create and execute partnership engagement and fundraising calendars and reporting methods.
· Respond promptly and professionally to your accounts, ensuring high-level customer service is maintained from across the charity.
· With the support of the PDM, create and support Partner Charity Committees and Ambassador networks.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Senior Leadership Team.
· Effectively communicate and influence internal and external stakeholders.
· Offer extensive, creative fundraising ideas to support partner companies, using support from the PDM and the wider Partnership Development Team.
· Assist with the organisation of innovative, engaging corporate fundraising events and attend events where relevant.
· Ensure partnership activity follows policies, procedures and regulations; and that each partnership follows the legal and accounting rules ARUK has in place.
· Ensure effective management of all partnership activity, clearly communicating progress.
· Support the PDM to identify and pursue opportunities to broaden and lengthen relationships, creating multifaceted partnerships.
· Together with the PDM, work closely with the communications team to create clear partnership communication plans and ensure corporate fundraising press opportunities are maximised and the impact is communicated clearly to the partner company.
· Achieve agreed financial and non-financial targets, to include partnership income and stewardship goals. Monitor and track quarterly changes against financial goals and ensure this is effectively communicated both externally and internally to inform quarterly re-forecasts.
· Work proactively with employees at all levels within the companies you are supporting to maximise potential income.
Support the PDM and Senior Partnership Development Manager (SPDM) in executing the corporate fundraising strategy for ARUK, to increase the team’s income.
· Work with the PDM to ensure that the most appropriate use is made of internal and external contacts to support the work of ARUK, identifying networking, influencing and engagement opportunities.
· Ensure the operational delivery of the Partnership Development Team’s strategy through your partnerships.
· Ensure new business prospects within partnerships are identified and passed to the New Business Team.
· Undertake project work as requested by the PDM to increase engagement with ARUK from within our corporate partners and develop Alzheimer’s Research UK’s offering to our partners.
· Share any learnings with the team.
Represent the charity professionally in a high-level corporate context
· When representing the charity externally, influence and engage external contacts at all levels to maximise corporate fundraising potential.
· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments within the dementia research field.
· Communicate confidently about the research we are funding and dementia/ARUK more broadly. Including presenting to large audiences.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Building and maintaining high-level relationships through networking and influence both internally and externally.
· Confidence working with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
· Ability to ensure effective reporting with partnerships when tracking charity income via various sources, including our CRM system.
· Ability to execute projects from beginning to end under the guidance of a line manager.
· Experience in tracking income and identifying any risks or upside in target attainment.
· Good account management and relationship management skills in either a charity or corporate role; transferable sales or marketing skills also relevant.
· Effective planning, prioritisation and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
· Strong communication skills, with the ability and confidence to present to corporate audiences.
· You work well as part of a team but are proactive and can work independently.
· A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to high-level external contacts.
· Willingness and ability to travel independently in the UK and to work outside of regular office hours when needed.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £32,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 26th April 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
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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.


