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Title:  Legal Coordinator

Reports to:  Head of Legal 

Salary:  £30,000-40,000 (depending on experience) 

Contract:  Permanent

Hours:  37.5 per week over 5 days (Monday to Friday) 

Holiday:  25 days per year plus bank holidays 

Location:  Remote with regular travel to London and across the UK

Probationary period:  3 months

Benefits:  An additional 3 days holiday between Christmas and New Year, Flexitime policy, 5% pension contribution, Cycle to Work scheme

Start date:  As soon as possible

We are River Action

We are a campaign organisation on a mission to rescue Britain's rivers from the impacts of agricultural, sewage and industrial pollution. We take a creative and bold approach to campaigning, blending sharp strategy with positively disruptive tactics to inspire real action. We support grassroots movements, galvanise public opinion, influence government policy and drive industry change.

We are a small, dedicated and talented team of positive disrupters and community mobilisers who work collaboratively to deliver our strategy to urgently protect and restore our rivers for the benefit of people and nature.

Find out more about our mission and our team on our website. 

Who we’re looking for

Do you want to be part of a movement making waves to clean up the UK’s rivers? Are you passionate about using the law as a tool for change? Do you have the legal and research skills to amplify our impact? If so, we want you to join our team. 

We are looking for a highly capable, ambitious, well-organised, energetic, proactive and diligent individual with legal experience (academic or professional) to play an integral role in developing and delivering our growing legal, policy and advocacy work.

You don’t need to be a qualified or practising lawyer, but you do need to have a law degree or equivalent and familiarity with environmental law. You’ll understand the importance of winning in both courts of law and of public opinion. You’ll be passionate, eager to learn and committed to making change happen quickly. 

If you’re committed to River Action’s mission and want to be at the forefront of environmental law, policy and advocacy, we’d love to hear from you.

Essential experience and skills

• Demonstrable UK legal experience (academic and/or professional), ideally including environmental, public and administrative law. A law degree or equivalent is required.

• Excellent legal research, drafting and communication skills.

• Ability to translate complex legal issues into accessible and impactful messaging.

• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills with demonstrable experience of coordinating multiple projects, working flexibly and at a fast pace.

• Good understanding of strategic litigation and using the law as a tool for change.

• Proven ability to produce high quality work under pressure.

• Excellent IT skills. 

• Commitment to River Action’s mission and to working collaboratively across the sector.

Desirable experience and skills

• Qualification as a solicitor or barrister.

• Experience working in a similar role.

• Experience working in the UK’s environmental sector.

• Experience with strategic litigation and using the law as a tool for change.

• Experience with instructing and managing external lawyers. 

• Experience working with parliamentarians and of UK parliamentary procedures. 

• Media/spokesperson experience.

What you’ll be doing

As Legal Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in shaping River Action’s fight for cleaner rivers by acting as the link between legal expertise provided by external lawyers and River Action’s day-to-day campaigning, policy, advocacy and operational work. 

The role will involve working closely with River Action’s Head of Legal to use the law and legal strategies to strengthen and improve environmental protection of the UK’s rivers. This exciting role will include scoping, developing and managing strategic litigation to achieve systemic change as well as supporting River Action’s policy and advocacy work. You’ll also support the River Action team to build successful campaigns to challenge polluters, hold government and regulators accountable, and push for policy reform.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Support the Head of Legal in scoping, developing and managing River Action’s legal work, including commissioning legal services from external lawyers and providing instructions on legal matters. 

• Produce legal research and analysis to inform and support River Action’s strategic litigation, policy and advocacy work.

• Work with the campaigns team to develop impactful legal actions as part of creative and positively disruptive campaigns to deliver organisational goals.

• Work with the communities team to identify opportunities for River Action to support communities through legal action, including by developing the River Rescue Kit and other initiatives to extend impact.

• Engage with and obtain information and evidence from claimants, complainants, expert witnesses and other sources to support legal actions and campaigns.

• Develop an in-depth understanding of UK legal and policy frameworks relating to rivers and ensure colleagues are kept up to date with changes. 

• Monitor legal developments including caselaw and legislative proposals, working closely with the Head of Legal to understand the implications and opportunities for River Action’s work. 

• Ensure team members are well-briefed on the latest legal developments (both River Action’s work and wider developments) to support their external engagement. 

• Prepare and contribute to legal and policy briefings for River Action and its eNGO partners and for public and political audiences.

• Contribute to River Action’s policy and advocacy work, ensuring our positions are considered and evidenced. 

• Contribute to shaping River Action’s positions and key messaging so they are relevant and accurate. 

• Provide legal support for River Action’s campaigning and operational activities, including by researching relevant laws and by commissioning external legal advice on non-contentious matters. 

• Support colleagues to ensure River Action’s campaigning and communication activities and outputs are legally compliant and help to protect the charity from defamation, copyright infringement or other claims. 

• Write articles and act as spokesperson for River Action in owned and earned media.

• Work across the team to track, record and report impact.

• Support River Action’s fundraising activities including contributing towards funding proposals, pitching and reporting.

• Review and respond to legal queries that come to River Action, escalating to the Head of Legal or other colleagues as appropriate.

• Administrative duties including developing and maintaining River Action’s legal documentation, processes and systems on the organisation’s shared drive. 

• Build relationships and partnerships across the legal sector and environmental sector to inform River Action’s work and contribute to the wider movement. 

General duties and responsibilities

• Follow all charity policies and procedures.

• Actively participate as part of the team.

• Help to promote a positive, healthy and happy work environment and team culture.

• Actively engage in professional development and training.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across River Action, external lawyers and stakeholders to deliver our mission.

• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required. 

As a small and agile team, we value flexibility. While these are the core responsibilities, staff may be asked to take on additional tasks as needed. If any task becomes a regular duty, the job description will be updated in consultation with the staff member. 

Location

You will work from home with some travel required to London and across the UK. 

The full team meets in person at least four times per year. These are multi-day meetings held in different locations in the UK. Additional UK travel will also be required. The fast-paced nature of our work and small size of our organisation means we are in very regular contact, ensuring a strong connection across the team. 

Diversity and inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in the environment sector. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? We know that long lists can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you like the look of this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with everything in the job description, we’d still love to hear from you. You may be just the right person for this role.

How to apply

To apply, please submit to jobs at riveractionuk dot com with the subject ‘Legal Coordinator’:

• your CV (2 pages), and 

• a cover letter (2 pages) explaining why you want to work for River Action and how your experience and skills meet the requirements of the role.

Only applications including both documents will be accepted. Please provide your documents in pdf format. 

Application process

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 23:59 on Monday 29 September 2025.

Should your application be selected during sift, the next stage will involve an initial 15-minute interview. You may then be invited to attend a second interview with a panel. 

Initial interviews will be held on 1 and 2 October 2025 and panel interviews will be held in w/c 6 October 2025, all via video conference. For panel interviews, some questions will be provided in advance for equity and to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge, skills and experience most effectively. 

Please indicate in your covering letter or in a covering email your availability for interviews.

If you have any questions about the role or your application, please contact us on jobs at riveractionuk dot com.

Join Our Mission to Protect Wild Fish and Their Waters!

Are you passionate about making a real difference for aquatic wildlife? We'd love to hear from you!

WildFish is a charity committed to conserving wild fish and their precious aquatic habitats. We're excited to offer an opportunity for someone eager to develop their campaigning skills while creating meaningful change for water-dependent wildlife.

We're Looking For: Off the table Campaigns Assistant.

We're searching for an enthusiastic and well-organised Off the table Campaigns Assistant to join our dynamic campaigns team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to our high-impact campaigns as we enter an exciting new chapter in our work to address the environmental challenges posed by salmon farming. Off the table is a campaign asking chefs, diners and food lovers to stop serving and eating farmed salmon.

What We're Looking For:

• Someone with a genuine passion for protecting wild fish populations and aquatic environments, preferably living in Scotland!
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach
• Enthusiasm for learning and growing in the campaigning field
• Eager to amplify important environmental messages
• Experience in the hospitality sector (desirable)
• Experience in social media community management (desirable)

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting Our Community Outreach:
• Helping with the day-to-day admin that comes from our Off the table stakeholder outreach and community mobilisation efforts
• Support with planning, organising and running engaging events that bring people together to progress our campaigns

Your Daily Tasks Will Include:

• Campaign Administration: Managing email inquiries with care and maintaining our OTT directory and CRM systems
• Event Support: Handling the planning and logistics for both online and in-person events
• Community Connection: Reaching out to hospitality sector partners and community activists; social media community management,
• Desk-based research to identify chefs and restaurants to join the campaign
• Supporting WildFish with its broader campaigns and goals

What We'd Love You to Bring:

• Experience with project and time management
•  Strong communication skills - whether you're writing, speaking, or listening
• A background in customer service, supporter relations, or volunteer coordination
• Comfortable with updating websites and digital databases (don't worry, we'll support you!)

What You'll Gain:

You'll be supporting vital work that connects communities with conservation efforts, helping build a movement of people who care about protecting wild fish and their habitats.

We Celebrate You - Whoever You Are!

At WildFish, diverse perspectives make our conservation work stronger and more effective. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities in the conservation sector.

Here's the thing: If you're reading this and thinking "I don't tick every box, but I care about this work" - we want to hear from you! Your unique experiences, fresh ideas, and genuine passion for protecting aquatic environments matter more to us than a perfect match on paper. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work to protecting wild fish and their waters.

Ready to dive in and make waves for wildlife conservation? We can't wait to meet you - exactly as you are!

Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser 

We are seeking a motivated Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to secure vital income and build strong partnerships with funders across the UK.

Salary: £30,000 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
Location: Remote, UK wide
Hours: 30 – 37.5 hours per week (permanent)
 

About the role

As Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser, you will play a key role in generating income to support our mission of sharing the joy of live music in care settings. You will manage a portfolio of small and medium value trusts and foundations, writing compelling funding proposals and delivering excellent stewardship to strengthen long-term relationships.

Overview of the Job:

• Preparing tailored applications to trusts and foundations in line with organisational strategy and values.
• Managing and developing relationships with funders, providing regular updates and impact reports.
• Undertaking prospect research to identify new funding opportunities.
• Supporting larger-scale applications in collaboration with the Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager.
• Working with internal teams to gather data, acknowledge donations, and ensure accurate reporting.
• Contributing to the strategic planning and stewardship approach for trust fundraising.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference by helping to grow sustainable income that brings music to people in all care settings around the UK.

About you

You will be an enthusiastic fundraiser with excellent written communication skills and an eye for detail. You will be confident in writing creative, persuasive proposals and tailoring them to funders’ priorities. Organised and proactive, you will enjoy building strong relationships and managing multiple deadlines.

Essential skills and experience:

• Proven experience of generating income through trusts, foundations, grants or sponsorship proposals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and engaging content.
• Excellent organisational skills, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• IT proficiency, including MS Office.

Desirable:

• Experience using CRM databases.
• Financial acumen, with knowledge of preparing budgets.
• Strong research skills for identifying potential funders.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Grants Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Trust Fundraiser, Development Officer, Partnerships Officer, Bid Writer, Income Generation Officer

Hailed as "one of Britain's very best choirs", Ex Cathedra leads its sector in the fields of performance, learning and wellbeing. We are excited to meet our new Trusts & Grants Fundraiser to help secure support for our award-winning work - from nurturing young singers to projects in schools and hospitals.

Do you have a:

– curiosity, enthusiasm and affinity for our work
– proactive and collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal skills
– flair for translating a clear understanding of projects into compelling appeals
– strong track record of success in raising funds from trusts and foundations

If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We believe that everyone should be able to experience the remarkable physical, mental and emotional health benefits of singing together, and have opportunities to be inspired by extraordinary choral music from the past and present. We create inspirational vocal experiences by exploring, commissioning and performing the finest choral music, nurturing young singers, and delivering an extensive learning and wellbeing offer for people of all ages. We engage 80,000 people each year across a range of venues and communities, from our award-winning Singing Schools projects to Singing Medicine - where our musicians work bedside every week with patients and families at Birmingham Children's Hospital.

We are seeking a part-time Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to help raise funds for these vital projects by researching and writing applications and reports to charitable trusts and foundations, and by supporting grant applications to public funders. We are excited to bring this role in-house, having recently worked with a consultant trusts fundraiser. We currently raise £250,000 pa from trusts and foundations, and enjoy established relationships, including with multi-year funders.

You will join a supportive, dedicated staff team, which includes an Individual Giving Manager and an Individual Giving Officer, and will work closely with both the General Manager and the Director of Education & Participation. You will be an important part of the wider Ex Cathedra 'family' - an energetic and friendly group of musicians who deliver the highest quality performances and participatory experiences.

Responsibilities

The Trusts and Grants Fundraiser will lead on our applications, reporting and the administration of our appeals to charitable trusts and foundations, and support bids to public funders.

You will:

• maintain and manage our existing pipeline of charitable trusts and foundations

• undertake research and identify trusts and foundations whose priorities align with our work, in line with organisational priorities

• work closely with the General Manager and Director of Education to research, prepare and submit high quality, compelling applications, ranging from 4-6 figures and including multi-year proposals

• record applications made, track outcomes and provide reports for finance and management

• prepare timely updates and reports to funders that communicate the impact of their support and maximise the opportunity for ongoing or future support, working with colleagues to ensure feedback, case studies, data and financial information is available as required

• work closely with colleagues to maximise the opportunities of stewardship and long-term cultivation, e.g. by inviting funders to events and projects where appropriate 

Please find the full job description, responsibilities and person specification in our Application Pack, available via the link on this page.

We would be delighted to arrange an informal pre-application conversation if you would like to know more.

Ex Cathedra welcomes applications from everyone and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels valued and supported.

18 month FTC | Full Time (Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week) | up to £36,483 per annum plus benefits | Location: Fully Remote

We’re a dedicated, inspiring, and forward-thinking healthcare charity and our mission is to improve the bone health of the nation and prevent osteoporosis by influencing healthcare providers and professionals; supporting services to help our beneficiaries; and drive research.

We’re also proud to have a committed, highly engaged workforce, as shown by our employee engagement rating, which puts us comfortably above the charity benchmark and we want to attract the brightest and the best to help us beat this condition and change society for the better.

Can you:

Develop accessible online health information?

Research and interpret complex health research, with the ability to judge the quality of a research study and write evidence-based information?

Use content management systems to upload digital content?

If this is you, and you’re looking to join a fantastic organisation and team where you can really make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply

To apply, applicants should provide a comprehensive CV, including details of relevant experience and achievements. This should be supplemented by answers to the competency-based application questions, demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the person specification.

Want to know more? For more details on this exciting role, please download the job description.

This role will close on 23/09/2025 at 9:00am with interviews taking place 1st - 3rd October 2025

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Banana Link is a UK based NGO established in 1996. We have been advocating for a fair and sustainable banana industry for thirty years, based on environmental, social and economic sustainability. Our approach is underpinned by a firm commitment to defending workers’ rights, at the core of these rights is the right to a fair and decent income that affords a dignified life for men and women banana plantation workers. We work at a strategic level and through research, advocacy and dialogue with all actors along the chain to bring about change.

This role will support the management and delivery our current work stream on Living Wages in the African Banana Export Industry. Initial activities will be delivered in Ghana and Cameroon, in collaboration with our local and international trade union partners, local producing companies, and European retailers. Key project activities include: 

- Facilitation of capacity building activities on Living Wages and Decent Work in Cameroon and Ghana, with company staff and trade union representatives.
- Communication and dialogue between all project partners and other industry stakeholders towards fair remuneration and decent work in the banana industry. 
- Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on all project activities to funders Ghana, with company staff and trade union representatives.
- Communication and dialogue between all project partners and other industry stakeholders towards fair remuneration and decent work in the banana industry
- Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on all project activities to funders

The role will provide an important opportunity to work alongside Banana Link’s International Coordinator, and in collaboration with other key staff and partner organisations, on the important issues of Living Wages, Decent Work, Social Dialogue and Sustainability.

Are you a passionate Corporate and Trusts Fundraiser ready to help grow vital income streams to empower communities in Africa by delivering safe water, sanitation, and hygiene to those who need it most?

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in driving income, building meaningful relationships with Trusts, Foundations, Businesses and individuals to support life-changing projects in rural Zambia and Mozambique.

Location: Remote (UK only) with a minimum of 5 mandatory meetings per year (includes overnight stays for 2-day meetings) at our office in Shrewsbury and occasional meetings elsewhere.
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Benefits: Matched pension contributions (7% of salary after probation), 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays, and a discretionary Christmas shutdown.

Reporting to: Head of Fundraising

The Charity:

Village Water are passionate about making a difference. For over 20 years, Village Water has been committed to transforming lives in Africa by delivering vital support in hygiene promotion, sanitation facilities, and safe water (WASH) to rural communities in Zambia and Mozambique. Collaborating with local partners, we reach the most marginalised populations in villages, schools, and health centres-improving health and empowering communities with opportunities to thrive.

The Role

As Corporate and Trusts Fundraiser, you'll take ownership of your fundraising portfolio, focusing on maximising income from corporate partnerships, Trusts and Foundations (both UK and international). You'll build and manage your own portfolio of donors, identify new opportunities, and provide exceptional stewardship to secure ongoing support. Collaboration and adaptability across this small, yet impactful organisation is key, as is a passion for creating positive change.

Your Responsibilities:

• Build and manage a portfolio of corporate supporters, trusts and foundations to maximise income and awareness.
• Develop a robust pipeline of funding applications, securing grants from high value trusts, foundations, statutory bodies and corporates. 
• Develop and nurture relationships with existing and prospective funders, delivering outstanding stewardship. 
• Research and identify new opportunities, delivering pitches that align with companies' values and ESG goals.
• Organise and support corporate fundraising events, both in-person and online.
• Write persuasive proposals, reports, and donor updates that showcase the impact of our work.
• Maintain accurate donor records and ensure timely reporting to funders in line with donation conditions while driving unrestricted and restricted income opportunities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop social media content that engages supporters.
• Work closely with Head of Fundraising to ensure key fundraising objectives are achieved.
• Uphold and embed Village Water values and behaviour expectations in your work.
• Ensure communications are in line with the Fundraising Regulator guidelines.
• Act as an ambassador for Village Water, representing the charity at networking events.

About You
We're looking for someone who is passionate about the cause and excited to make a meaningful impact. You will enjoy building impactful relationships with a wide range of people, both in person and online. You are self-motivated, organised and creative. You can adapt your approach to suit different audiences and achieve deadlines.

Your experience will include:

• A proven track record of securing funds from Trusts and new corporate partners, including awards exceeding £20,000.
• Confidence and experience delivering engaging presentations to diverse audiences.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills to ensure long-term donor support.
• Strong written skills for crafting compelling cases for support, donor updates and grant applications.
• Financial acumen, with the ability to interpret budgets and funding data.
• Proficiency in using databases to monitor fundraising performance.

Why Village Water:

You will join a small, dynamic team that values its personal touch, collaborative approach, open communication and unwavering commitment to driving positive change. You'll work alongside passionate individuals who are making a tangible difference in people's lives every day.

Our Values:

Bold Innovation, Culture, Flexibility and Adaptability, Sustainability, Inclusivity and Diversity, Transparent Impact

How to Apply:send in your CV and covering letter

Closing date: 28th September 2025
First stage interview: 2nd and 3rd October 2025

About us and our ecological work

We are a small but growing UK-registered charity which undertakes projects that protect and restore wild landscapes, helping to provide a future for all life on earth. We use the skills and expertise of our multi-disciplinary team (spanning science, law, economics, technology and culture) to develop projects that protect and restore wild, natural landscapes. 

Our ecological work spans two exciting fronts: restoring missing species through projects like The Missing Lynx, Pine Marten and White-Tailed Eagle reintroductions in Northern England; and securing the protection of ecological restoration sites as a Responsible Body for conservation covenants through which we aim to set the gold standard, supporting ambitious, mission-aligned projects such as Nattergal’s High Fen site.

About the role

We are seeking to hire a dynamic and passionate Senior Ecologist to join The Lifescape Project, to play an integral role in the restoration of charismatic species to the UK and in landscape scale habitat restoration.

As a Senior Ecologist, your work will cover two distinct areas which are broadly: BNG-associated site assessments; and practical planning and feasibility aspects of species reintroductions.

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum, depending on experience + benefits.

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week.

Contract: Fixed-term contract for 12 months initially.

Location: Remote working with site survey work and some UK and international travel.

Please refer to the job description for further information about the role.

To apply, please email a CV and covering letter (each no longer than 2 pages of text) outlining how you meet the person specification and why you should be considered for this role.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 20 October 2025.

The role will commence as soon as possible.

Executive Director Stroke Support

Are you great at building relationships across the health and social care sector and beyond?

The Stroke Association are looking for an Executive Director (Stroke Support) to help guide and inspire the organisation. If this sounds like you, then apply today!

Position: EDT01 Executive Director (Stroke Support)

Location: Home-based (Frequent travel will be required)

Salary: Circa £105k

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 12 October 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Lead with purpose and help shape our future

As the Executive Director Stroke Support, you will work with the Chief Executive and wider Executive team, to help guide and inspire the organisation towards a future where everyone affected by stroke is supported to live their best life after stroke.

Ensuring that everyone can access the support they need in a way that suits them is a bold ambition requiring us to transform our culture and ways of working so that we become more agile in the complex and changing external environment. As Executive Director for Stroke Support, you will have a pivotal role in inspiring the organisation to do its best for stroke survivors, harnessing innovation and talent.

You’ll need to connect, convene and enable teams to transform the reach and impact of our operations through service design, digital innovation, and strategic partnerships.

Creating the conditions for teams to think creatively and radically about new approaches, you’ll use meaningful data to sense make and inform decisions that lead to improved beneficiary outcomes. 

You’ll be great at building relationships across the health and social care sector and beyond, applying systems level strategic thinking that will underpin delivery of purpose and what matters most.

If you’re ready to inspire collaboration and lead with vision to deliver impact for all affected by stroke, join us as we step into our next chapter of cultural transformation.

About Us

The Stroke Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all those affected by stroke and their families. We provide tailored support services to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.  Finding strength through support.

We are a Disability Confident employer, and we are making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.

You may also have experience in areas such as Executive, Executive Director, Executive Director Health, Executive Director Stroke Support, Stroke Support Direct, Stroke Support Executive Director, Social Care Director, Health, Stroke, Disability.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Harris Hill is looking for a Fundraising Consultant, who has a good background in Corporate Fundraising, for roughly 8 days per month, for 6 months, possibly up to a year. 

Following a review of corporate fundraising, the client is looking to develop new partners, so would like someone with a suitable background to research and approach new organisations.

70% of your work with be business development and 30% account management, so this will suit someone who enjoys developing new relationships, rather than managing existing ones. 

The 8 days per month are totally flexible on when they are worked, so this could be a good job for someone who has other clients, with this organisation working this role outside IR35, billing the client direct.

If you have capacity to take on a new client, please do get in touch.

About Kinship

We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to. 

Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.

About the role

Last year we launched a new website which provides independent online information, advice and support for kinship carers. This year, we’re continuing to develop new advice and information content for the website, as well as working on content for projects that focus on supporting kinship carers.

The postholder will research, create and deliver engaging, user-focused content, and deliver a seamless user content experience throughout all content development. Working with kinship carers and subject matter experts will be a big part of your role. 

You will be working on content in a range of formats, including web copy, printed guides, presentations for training, workshop materials (digital and printed), video and more.

One day you could be carrying out research with kinship carers, on another you could be doing paired writing with a subject matter expert to explain the different types of kinship care. 

Content Design by Sarah Winters and Rachel Edwards and Designed with Care: Creating trauma-informed content by Rachel Edwards will be your guides to best practice and content design principles. You’ll be confident facilitating discovery and research and building user stories and job stories with clear user goals. 

This is a great opportunity if you’re brilliant at building trusting relationships, ambitious to make your mark in content design and ready to turn complex information into plain English. We’ll also provide excellent training and support to help you. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Take complex language, processes and legislation to design content that is clear, simple and allows users to achieve their goals (creating user stories and job stories). 

• Facilitate and support user research using empathy mapping, user journeys and other techniques to understand user goals. 

• Champion the needs of the user (including our internal users) and turn them into easily digestible, scannable and actionable content. 

• Embed content design processes in the charity and upskill internal team members, building templates which support delivery of goal-oriented content. 

• Actively learn from external organisations and peers, using best practice to test new approaches (for example using AI to support content-led products and services). 

​Essential experience includes:

• Experience of designing user-centric, jargon-free content across digital and non-digital channels

• Experience of mapping user journeys from user research and working with subject matter experts to turn complex language and processes into easily understandable content

• An ability to influence and support key stakeholders and colleagues to understand the value and impact of content design principles

• Experience of working with users and an understanding of the barriers they may face when accessing content, taking a trauma-informed approach to content design

• Strong prototyping skills and knowledge of how to test content with users

• Experience in delivering and coordinating successful content projects, from understanding user needs through to creation

What we’ll offer you 

Kinship offers 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) as well as a generous pension scheme. We have an excellent wellbeing offer, including the Employee Assistance Programme. We will invest in your professional development with training and career development opportunities.

Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion.  We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams.  We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us. 

How to apply

Please apply via Charity Job with your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages for the attention of Rachel Nelligan. Please include your notice period and earliest availability to start in your cover letter.

Application deadline: 9 am on Monday 20 September 2025 

First interview: We will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis, so applicants are encouraged to apply early. 

Kinship reserves the right to close applications early on receipt of sufficient applications. Apply early!

Early Learning and Childcare Advisor

We are looking for an Early Learning and Childcare Advisor to join the team based in Scotland, in this remote working role.

Position: Early Learning and Childcare Advisor

Location: Remote/Scotland

Hours: Part-time, 18.5 hours per week

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 pro rata

Contract: Temporary contract until 31st March 2026

Benefits: Include 26 days’ holiday, rising to 30 after service increments plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, flexible working patterns

Closing Date: 10th October 2025. Interviews will be taking place on a rolling basis so this role may close earlier than advertised.

The Role

The Early Learning and Childcare Advisor supports the organisations contribution to policy development and guidance on the delivery of early learning and childcare. Ensuring an effective voice of the sector in Scotland is critical to success, as will strengthening support for and developing our membership base. The Early Learning and Childcare Advisor supports delivery of the Scottish Government contract ensuring achievement of targets.

The role also involves the development of training, publications and other products and services for Scotland members.

The Early Learning and Childcare Advisor will be supported by the National Operations Manager (Scotland) and the NDNA central team. 

Main duties include:

• Support the National Operations Manager (Scotland) to ensure Scottish Government contract is delivered to meet all agreed criteria 
• Support policy development and guidance on the delivery of early learning and childcare in Scotland, ensuring nurseries have access to appropriate information, support, guidance, and training to contribute to improved quality of delivery of early learning and childcare
• Track and report on sales and trends to inform the development of products and services
• Support the National Operations Manager (Scotland) in the completion of sector consultations
• Gather intelligence and research from nurseries and public and third sector partners/stakeholders to inform on national policy and representation work and Scottish Government national policy as related to private nurseries
• Ensure effective dissemination of information to members, colleagues, other agencies
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships and relationships with partners and other agencies at regional and national level to enhance and promote activities and ensure maximum benefit for long-term sustainability and our members
• Promote the benefits of membership and access to its products, services and support

About You

We are looking for someone with a degree level qualification or equivalent experience in childcare and also:

• First hand experience of working in an Early Learning and Childcare role
• Experience of managing a demand-led workload
• Business and strategic planning
• Strong customer service or related experience.

To apply please submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.

About the Organisation

The organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.

The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society.

You may also have experience in areas such as EYF, Childcare, Nursery, Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Early Years Advisor, Childcare Advisor, Early Years and Childcare Advisor, Early Years and Childcare Support. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We are seeking an enthusiastic person to support a range of fundraising initiatives within QAC’s Fundraising Department 

Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: 52 weeks
Annual Leave: 7.2 weeks, including Bank Holidays. 

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate must have a full current driving licence.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Early application is advised. 

 Key Responsibilities:

• Research and promote a range of suitable challenge based events, supporting the administration and registrations as required.
• Respond to and support community fundraisers.
• Maintain relationships with regular donors.
• Ensure good stewardship of supporters including thank you letters, charity updates etc in line with GDPR.
• Manage information and utilise the CRM system for recording of data.
• Provide updates and graphics for the website and social media platforms.
• Work with fundraisers to obtain case studies/fundraiser profiles where possible.
• Support the running of campaigns and events.
• Actively support the organisation with fundraising events and initiatives (internal and external) to support the charity in all areas (college, residential services and community services.
• Monitor JustGiving Pages and follow up on activity as appropriate.
• Support in the development and management of community and stakeholder opportunities
• Support the creation of external promotional materials relating to fundraising events and initiatives.
• Work as part of the Fundraising Team supporting activities as and when the need arises.
• Respond to fundraising queries via email or the phone in a timely manner.
• Spot fundraising opportunities and raise awareness of the work of QAC.
• Assist the Trust and Corporate Fundraiser with small to mid value Grant Applications.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist in providing efficient administration support to the Fundraising team
• To support the general running of the office and to support other colleagues as and when required. 
• To have experience of producing fundraising/promotional literature e.g. leaflets and brochures

Considerations:

• The Fundraising Team is small, working closely with other teams including Marketing, Enterprises and Curriculum, so flexibility in approach is a must.
• Some periods will be busier than others, for example events seasons, student performance times, so prioritisation and flexibility will be needed.

Corporate and team responsibilities

• Adhere to the Charity’s Health and Safety policy.
• Undertake any necessary training or updating. 
• Participate in the development of equal opportunities, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding within the department and across the Charity. 
• Attend and actively contribute to team meetings. 
• Undertake any other reasonable duties or responsibilities as required by the Charity.

The above list is not exhaustive, but is indicative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken. The responsibilities and duties may vary from time to time without changing the nature of the post. The post holder will be expected to adopt a flexible approach to enable the efficient and effective running of the College. 

Shape the future of the voice of the rare condition community.

Genetic Alliance UK is looking for an exceptional Director of Engagement and Impact to transform how we connect with our 220+ member organisations, communicate our mission, and foster a thriving, supportive team culture.

If you’re a strategic leader with a gift for building relationships, crafting compelling messages, and creating positive change, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference for the 3.5 million people in the UK affected by genetic, rare and undiagnosed conditions. 

Director of Engagement and Impact
Salary: £55,167 – £63,654 (with new starters usually starting at the lower end of the range)
Location: Home-based, UK (occasional travel required)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) with applications for up to 28 hours per week considered.
Closing date: 09:00 on Monday 22 Sept 2025 

About Genetic Alliance UK
Genetic Alliance UK is the national charity working to improve the lives of the 3.5 million people in the UK affected by genetic, rare and undiagnosed conditions. We are an alliance of over 220 charities and support groups, bringing together patient voices to campaign for timely diagnosis, better care, and improved access to treatments. We host Rare Disease UK and SWAN UK, and lead national activity for Rare Disease Day.

About the role
This is a new senior leadership position designed to strengthen our membership engagement, amplify our communications impact, and support a positive, collaborative working culture.

As part of our Senior Management Team, you will:

• Lead and develop our approach to engaging and supporting our diverse membership.

• Provide strategic oversight for all communications, ensuring our messages are clear, consistent and impactful across multiple audiences.

• Champion and embed systems for staff performance, development and wellbeing, ensuring our culture is inclusive, supportive, and sustainable.

You will oversee the Head of Membership and Communications, the Communications and Engagement Manager (SWAN UK), and two new posts (Communications Officer and Project Support Officer). You will also provide operational oversight of SWAN UK, and work closely with the Policy, Public Affairs and Research teams to maximise impact.

About you
We are looking for a strategic leader who combines a talent for building relationships with outstanding communication skills. You will bring experience of leading teams, delivering organisational change, and working effectively with diverse stakeholders. You will be comfortable navigating the needs of a membership organisation, and passionate about making a tangible difference for people living with rare conditions.

What we offer

• Generous pension (5% employer, 3% employee)

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and full office closure over Christmas/New Year

• Flexible, home-based working with occasional UK travel. 

• The opportunity to lead work that has a direct and lasting impact for people affected by rare conditions