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Join us in the ambitious ‘Birmingham In Action’ campaign, which commits to raising over £600 million of charitable funding and 1.25 million volunteer hours positioning the University as one of the world leaders in University development. To fulfil our exciting campaign ambitions, we are recruiting a Philanthropy Manager to help grow our philanthropic funding and to take our campaign to the next level.
Our world has many challenges that will deeply affect our generation and the next. As a Philanthropy Manager, you will cultivate significant gifts for amazing education and charitable research projects, you will provide funding for scholarships to support students from underrepresented backgrounds and will raise philanthropic funds for priority research areas including cancer, other global health issues and climate change. You will encourage and inspire donors to make long-term, sustainable gifts.
You will be joining an established team of fundraisers made up of Senior Philanthropy Managers, Philanthropy Managers and Philanthropy Officers. You will have experience of delivering against financial targets, along with the ability to translate complex information into a compelling ask in both verbal and written form. As a Philanthropy Manager in DARO, you will be innovative, self-motivated, and take ownership of fundraising opportunities in this area and generate significant gifts for amazing philanthropic projects. You will have an enthusiasm for building relationships, the skill to interact with high-level donors and supporters, and the ability to showcase the sector-leading academic research to a range of audiences.
We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy.
World-class research and outstanding global education



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Job Description
Job title Regional Fundraising & Partnership Officer
Responsible to Head of Fundraising
Location Home-based in the South East of the UK, with regular travel across your region and occasional trips to the charity’s Head Office in Ashford, Kent
Hours 35 per week (flexible working patterns considered)
Contract Permanent
Salary £35,622 (rising to £36,035 after probation)
Role purpose
To generate sustainable income and grow our community of supporters through regional fundraising campaigns, community fundraising, local trusts and corporates, and regional membership recruitment. This role also supports project-specific giving, ensuring alignment with our priority impact areas, such as raising awareness, patient services and glaucoma research.
Key responsibilities
Fundraising & Income Generation
- Deliver regional fundraising appeals and campaigns aligned to local services.
- Develop and support community fundraising activities and events.
- Research and apply to relevant rusts and grant makers.
- Identify and engage regional corporate supporters.
- Create compelling sponsorship proposals and corporate packages.
- Lead on regional project-led fundraising tied to specific impact areas (e.g. our ‘Eye Health for All’ outreach programme, glaucoma research).
Membership & Supporter Development
- Support regional membership recruitment.
- Help move individuals from initial contact through to deeper engagement and long-term membership of the charity.
- Promote opportunities for deeper supporter journeys including legacy giving.
Stewardship & Supporter Care
- Follow up with community and regional supporters to thank and update them.
- Tailor recognition to reflect local efforts and giving.
- Share stories of impact from regional initiatives.
- Identify supporters for deeper conversations (major giving, legacies, etc.).
Marketing & Communications
- Provide regional case studies, stories, and testimonials.
- Support regional visibility through PR opportunities and storytelling.
- Work with the Communications team to develop tailored regional materials to support campaigns and stewardship.
Collaboration with Support Services Team
- Collaborate closely with our local outreach teams to ensure relevance of fundraising activities:
- Identify potential projects and fundraising needs.
- Share local insight and opportunities.
- Provide updates and feedback from supporters.
- Build your knowledge of local projects and services that could inspire donations
Supporter Journey Stages You Will Support
- Awareness & Introduction – Inspire new supporters through local presence.
- First Gift / Contact – Encourage entry-level giving and membership.
- Engagement & Involvement – Grow relationships through updates and tailored communication.
- Deeper Connection – Identify and nurture high-potential supporters.
Person specification
Skills and Experience Required
Essential
- Proven experience in fundraising (community, trusts, corporates or individual giving).
- Strong relationship-building skills across a wide range of audiences.
- Ability to write compelling fundraising proposals and stories.
- Confident in working independently and collaboratively.
- Good project management and organisational skills.
- Strong communication skills – verbal, written and interpersonal.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the charity sector and supporter journeys.
- Experience of working with membership or volunteer-based organisations.
- Experience using CRM systems (we use Raisers Edge NXT).
- Understanding of eye health, research or medical charities.
Benefits
Holiday entitlement
25 days holiday per annum (rising by one day per year to 28 days after 3 years’ service), plus Statutory Public Holidays, pro-rated for part-time employees.
Healthcare
Benenden Healthcare cover, with access to a range of services including private diagnostics, treatment and other essential services. 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for problems which may impact on health or wellbeing.
Pension
Up to 5% contributory pension.
Learning & development
Funded support for learning and development to help employees grow their skills, knowledge and behaviours in pursuit of our strategic objectives.
Working arrangements
Home-based, with regular travel across the South East and occasional trips to the charity’s Head Office in Ashford, Kent.
How to Apply
To apply for the post, please email your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification by 5th January 2026
Interviews will take place on 15th or 16th January. Interested candidates are urged to keep these dates free. We will be in touch with shortlisted applicants by 10th January.
Glaucoma UK is the operating name of the International Glaucoma Association, a charity registered in England and Wales no. 274681 and in Scotland no. SC041550
Only applications with a cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification will be accepted.
Our vision is to end preventable glaucoma sight loss.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join the leading UK network for British Muslim-led charities and community organisations! Building on your passion for social justice and sector improvement, support the growing sector, advocate for change for minority communities and the user-led organisations who support them.
Job role: Junior Policy and Advocacy Officer
Employer: Muslim Charities Forum
Salary: £29,000 –£32,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (4 days office-based, 1 day hybrid/remote)
Position: Fixed Term Contract, 3 years.
Location: London SE1. Nearest stations: Waterloo, Lambeth North
Closing date for applications: 16th December 2025, 5.00pm or until a suitable candidate is identified.
About Muslim Charities Forum (MCF)
Muslim Charities Forum (MCF) is the UK’s leading network for Muslim-led charities, strengthening the capacity, voice and impact of nearly 300 organisations. Guided by our pillars of Support, Connect and Represent, we champion excellence, transparency and social justice through resources, capacity-building, research and advocacy.
We work to tackle structural and funding barriers, influence government, policymakers and the wider sector, and build a more sustainable, equitable Muslim-led charitable landscape. Through strategic partnerships and collaborations, we drive systemic change and amplify the contributions of Muslim-led organisations across society.
Role Purpose
The Junior Policy & Advocacy Officer will support the delivery of MCF’s policy, advocacy and research work. Working closely with the Head of Policy & Advocacy, they will contribute to policy monitoring, research projects, member engagement, and influencing activities across government, civil society, and the wider third-sector ecosystem.
This role is ideal for an early-career professional with strong analytical skills, a passion for social justice, and an interest in policy, research, and advocacy relating to the Muslim-led voluntary and community sector.
Key Responsibilities
1. Policy Monitoring and Research Support
• Track and summarise relevant UK policy, regulatory, parliamentary and sector developments related to civil society, charity regulation, funding, equity, inclusion and climate-related legislation or sustainability policy, reflecting MCF’s commitment to sector-wide awareness of climate action.
• Assist in drafting policy briefings, consultation responses, evidence submissions, and research summaries.
• Support the Head of Policy & Advocacy in compiling data and insights for reports, position statements and strategic documents. • Conduct desk-based research on thematic issues affecting Muslim-led and minority-led organisations.
• Monitor media commentary relevant to the British Muslim-led Voluntary and Community Sector and contribute to the preparation of responses, in collaboration with the Policy and Communications teams.
2. Advocacy and Influencing Support
• Support engagement with government stakeholders by preparing meeting briefs, background notes, and follow-up materials.
• Help coordinate MCF’s involvement in roundtables, APPG sessions, consultations, and external events.
• Maintain databases of stakeholders including parliamentarians, policymakers, think tanks, regulators and sector partners. • Support public affairs monitoring, including parliamentary questions, debates and committee activity.
• Contribute to MCF’s work on climate action awareness and sustainability by supporting advocacy messaging, stakeholder engagement or policy monitoring relating to sustainable practice across the Muslim charity sector.
3. Engagement with Members and Sector Stakeholders
• Assist in organising policy workshops, training sessions, and capacity-building resources for MCF’s members.
• Help collect insights, feedback and lived experience from member organisations to inform MCF’s policy positions.
• Respond to member enquiries relating to policy, regulation or advocacy support.
• Contribute to resources that help Muslim-led charities navigate regulatory and structural barriers.
• Support member-facing materials and capacity-building related to sustainability, climate awareness, or environmental good practice where required. 4. Communications and Content Support
• Draft accessible summaries of policy developments for newsletters, blogs, briefings or social media (in collaboration with the Communications team).
• Ensure policy messages are communicated consistently and clearly to internal and external audiences.
• Help prepare slides, visuals or short reports for senior-level advocacy engagements.
• Work with the Communications team to cntribute to external messaging that aligns with MCF’s media monitoring, research findings and sector commentary.
5. Administration, Coordination and Reporting
• Provide administrative support for the policy and advocacy workstream, including scheduling, minutes, organisation of meetings and events. • Maintain systems for tracking policy work, research outputs and stakeholder engagement.
• Assist with monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the impact of policy activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and external regulatory requirements (e.g., lobbying regulations).
Person Specification
Essential
• Experience (including internships or volunteering) in policy, research, public affairs, community advocacy or a related area.
• Strong understanding of UK political, charity or social policy landscapes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarise complex information clearly.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret data and produce evidence-informed insights.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to social justice, equity and strengthening underrepresented communities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small, fast-paced team.
• Sensitivity to issues affecting Muslim-led, minority-led or faith-based civil society.
• Awareness of key issues, legislation or trends relating to climate change or sustainability affecting civil society.
• Interest in media monitoring, public messaging or analysing public commentary related to the sector.
Desirable
• Experience working or volunteering within the voluntary sector, community organisations, or advocacy projects.
• Understanding of intersectionality and structural inequalities affecting minority and marginalised communities.
• Experience producing policy briefs, research notes or advocacy materials.
• Familiarity with parliamentary processes or government engagement.
• Lived experience relevant to the communities MCF represents.
Values and Behaviours
• Collaborative, inclusive and respectful approach to diverse stakeholders. Proactive, organised and self-motivated, with willingness to learn.
• Integrity and professionalism when representing MCF.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Ability to amplify underrepresented voices with care and accuracy.
What We Offer
• Opportunity to develop skills in policy, research, advocacy and stakeholder engagement.
• Mentorship and learning from experienced senior leaders.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Chance to contribute to meaningful, systemic change within the UK’s Muslim led charity sector.
Application Information
If you are a change maker who wishes to help us empower the sector, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. We reserve the right to withdraw this role once a suitable candidate is identified.
If you have not heard from us concerning your application within 6 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Interviews: Initial online short interview (stage 1), face-to-face in-office interview (stage 2).
No agencies.
UK residents only. Sponsorship is not possible for this post. References will be taken up prior to appointment including relevant ID checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Policy and Public Affairs Manager
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
We offer hybrid working and we are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Policy and Public Affairs Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Policy and Public Affairs Manager to join our Research, Policy and Impact team.
Supporting the Head of Cancer Insight, you will continue to develop and deliver a policy and public affairs strategy, including influencing at a local, regional, and national level, with the aim of helping the charity achieve its strategy and bringing benefit to the people of Yorkshire. You will develop evidence-based policy reports and recommendations that can be used to influence a variety of audiences and project manage the development, delivery and evaluation of public affairs campaigns and events. As Policy and Public Affairs Manager, you will also act as a source of expertise across the organisation and externally on key policy areas and the wider policy environment.
Specifically, you will:
Influencing
· Support the further development, refinement and delivery of the charity’s influencing strategy and impact evaluation process, in line with the charity’s own strategic ambitions.
· Lead the development of insightful written materials and reports to aid influencing.
· Lead the charity’s response to regional and national consultations relevant to cancer in Yorkshire, making a robust and evidence-based case for the charity’s position.
· Oversee the continued growth of the charity’s political monitoring work and ensure the effective pursuit of every opportunity offered.
· Engage with regional and national decision makers to influence policy-making for the benefit of people in Yorkshire and beyond.
· Grow relationships with key stakeholders across Yorkshire and beyond (such as DHSC, NHSE, Integrated Care Boards, Cancer Alliances, national policy groups, and other charities, to influence change based on policy recommendations.
Policy development
· Support the continued development of the policy production and dissemination process, including the policy development pathway, internal/external dissemination and impact evaluation.
· Lead the research, production and dissemination of high quality, evidence-based cancer-related policies and the strategic development of key policy recommendations.
· Oversee regular updates of existing policies and position statements, ensuring that topical policies are updated frequently.
· Ensure external insight is built into policies and policy development, such as gaining views from the Patient and Public Involvement Community, the inclusion of external patient and public contributors and endorsements from clinical and academic experts.
· Oversee work with relevant internal teams to create key messages for a range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring these are in line with the latest evidence and are used correctly, and provide expert commentary on media stories.
· Act as a source of expertise on the charity’s cancer-related policies and position statements, both internally and externally. Undertake media interviews as required to communicate key messages with the public.
Campaigns and Events
· Project manage the development, delivery and evaluation of public affairs campaigns, in collaboration with the Brand and Relationships team where relevant, manage relationships with third parties to support campaign delivery where required.
· Lead the outreach and delivery of influencing events, including visits to charity-funded projects and party conference activity.
· Further develop and deliver of a strategy for growing and maintaining a handraiser supporter base, to enhance public affairs campaigns activity.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
· To have a degree in a relevant subject area, for example public policy, public health, scientific, medical etc.
· To have substantial experience of writing influencing materials such as briefings, letters, blogs, campaign materials.
· To have substantial experience supporting the implementation of high impact campaigns that engage the public and are designed to influence. Experience of working on campaigns that encourage behaviour change.
· To have experience of evaluating campaigns, and assessing the impact of policy and public affairs activities.
· To have excellent Public Affairs experience including understanding of local, regional and national government, the current health policy landscape as well as knowledge of UK parliamentary processes along with a proven track-record of engaging politically to make change happen.
· To have substantial experience of developing evidence-based policies for a health focused organisation.
· To have substantial experience of communicating health policy positions to a variety of audiences including for influencing purposes.
· To have a good understanding of the health care system in England.
· To be a strategic thinker with strong analytical, judgement and decision-making skills.
· To be able to sift out the essential elements from a mass of complex information, integrate and synthesise ideas, and present information to others in an accessible way.
· To be a pro-active and creative approach to policy work with an ability to identify and use external opportunities and a desire to succeed.
· To have excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills with the ability to interpret complex information and communicate this to a range of audiences so it is clear and accessible.
· To have excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise work, handle conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines with exceptional levels of accuracy maintained.
· To have strong management and leadership skills, with the ability to coach team members to encourage continued development and learning.
· To have strong networking, influencing and relationship management skills, with the ability to inspire and influence others, as well as the confidence and personal authority to work with external organisations.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People,before 15 December 2025. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact us via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a creative and passionate person to lead on our policy and communications work for this maternity cover. This role offers a great opportunity to play a key role in improving impact across the charity and the lives of those affected
The Migraine Trust is the only UK migraine charity providing information and support, campaigning for awareness and change, and funding and promoting research.
One in seven people in the UK live with migraine, and this complex and debilitating neurological disorder significantly affects their lives. We have been leading and bringing the migraine community together to change this since 1965.
Every year we support millions of people through our website and support services on all aspects of migraine and for help in managing it at work, in education, and in accessing healthcare. We campaign for increased awareness and understanding of migraine, and national policy change to improve the lives of people who get it. We have funded over 140 medical research projects and hold an international symposium every two years to bring together the world’s leading experts on migraine.
The role
People living with migraine are at the heart of our organisation, while our research highlights the urgent need to reduce the inequity we see for those living with the condition. You will ensure their voices are heard by decision makers and the public and get closer to our vison of ‘a world where migraine doesn’t stop anyone from living the life they want’.
You should be able to deliver high-impact communication campaigns, and have a real interest in policy. A skilled communicator yourself, you will be able to manage a broad role with the ability to build and nurture relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Overall, you’ll bring a desire to create positive change.
You’ll work closely with the CEO and be a key member of The Migraine Trust’s Senior Management team, leading our strategic direction on communications activity alongside targeted public and political campaigns.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of the organisation’s 2026 policy and communications plans and coordinate the development of plans and budgets for 2027
- Oversee development and delivery of the charity’s policy and public affairs strategy, ensuring a strong evidence base and meaningful involvement of people living with migraine
- Manage work our public affairs agency to deliver targeted influencing projects to improve migraine care, workplace support, and parliamentary engagement
- Shape policy recommendations and develop strategies to engage key stakeholders including parliamentarians, policymakers, clinicians, employers and partner organisations
- Monitor the external policy environment identifying risks, opportunities and emerging issues relevant to migraine
- Work with the team to develop and execute creative and impactful communications campaigns to raise the profile of the charity and tackle misunderstanding around migraine
- Ensure content across all channels – including media, digital, social and publications - is on brand and reflects our values and core messaging
- Ensure our online presence meets the needs of our stakeholders, and is fit-for-purpose for current and future organisational needs
- Oversee production of relevant reports, marketing materials and key publications working with freelance agencies and designers as required
- Work closely with Fundraising colleagues to identify and develop opportunities that support organisational growth
- Ensure all those living with migraine and their voices are central to our policy, campaigning and communications work
- Act as a spokesperson when necessary, representing the charity externally
The above is provided for guidance and is not an exhaustive list of all accountabilities that the post holder may have over time.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- A creative and experienced communications leader
- Wide experience working in the field of communications (in house or agency) and able to demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of communications activities
- Demonstrable experience of developing media strategies and managing media relations to achieve results
- Ability to deliver policy and public affairs strategies that create change
- A strategic thinker able to develop new ideas and turn these into action
- A strong leader and manager
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills and the ability to communicate, engage and build relationships with a wide range of audiences across the organisation and externally
- Calm under pressure with sound judgment
- Confidence to represent The Migraine Trust externally including public speaking as necessary
- Ability to manage a diverse workload and work under pressure.
Desirable
- Experience working within a health, disability, or long-term conditions context
- Experience of the voluntary sector and/or lived experience engagement
- Knowledge of digital transformation or digital communications best practice
The Migraine Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably experienced persons regardless of their race, socioeconomic backgrounds, gender, disability status, ethnicity, religion/faith, sexual orientation, or age.
How to apply
For the full role description, and to apply, please visit our website. Interviews will be week commencing 5th January. If you would like an informal discussion to find out more about the role before submitting an application, or have any other queries, we encourage you to get in touch.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Head of Policy and Advocacy will lead the strategic development and delivery of MCF’s policy, advocacy and research agenda.Join the UK’s leading network for Muslim-led charities, strengthening the capacity, voice and impact of nearly 300 organisations.
Job role: Head of Policy and Advocacy
Employer: Muslim Charities Forum
Salary:£42,000 – 45,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (4 days office-based, 1 day hybrid/remote)
Position: Fixed Term Contract, 3 years.
Location: London SE1.Nearest stations Waterloo, Lambeth North
Closing date for applications:16th December 2025, 5.00pm or until a suitable candidate is identified.
About Muslim Charities Forum (MCF)
Muslim Charities Forum (MCF) is the UK’s leading network for Muslim-led charities, strengthening the capacity, voice and impact of nearly 300 organisations. Guided by our pillars of Support, Connect and Represent, we champion excellence, transparency and social justice through resources, capacity-building, research and advocacy.
We work to tackle structural and funding barriers, influence government, policymakers and the wider sector, and build a more sustainable, equitable Muslim-led charitable landscape. Through strategic partnerships and collaborations, we drive systemic change and amplify the contributions of Muslim-led organisations across society.
Role Purpose
The Head of Policy and Advocacy will lead the strategic development and delivery of MCF’s policy, advocacy and research agenda. The role involves shaping long-term strategy, building a robust evidence base, influencing government and policymakers, and representing MCF at senior levels across the charity, public and political sectors.
The postholder will engage proactively with central and local government, devolved authorities, and regional mayors, ensuring that the voices and experiences of Muslim-led organisations are represented in policy development and decision-making.
They will work collaboratively with MCF’s Communications, Partnerships, and Systemic Change and Sector Capacity teams to ensure a coordinated and strategic approach that delivers sustainable, long-term impact.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategy and Leadership
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Develop and deliver the next three-year Policy and Advocacy Strategy aligned with MCF’s organisational objectives.
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Provide strategic advice to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Board on policy opportunities and risks.
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Lead and develop the Policy and Advocacy team, fostering a high-performing, inclusive and collaborative culture.
2. Policy, Research and Insight
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Monitor and analyse UK policy and regulatory developments affecting Muslim-led civil society.
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Oversee research, consultations and data-driven insight to inform MCF’s policy positions.
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Produce high-quality policy outputs, including reports, consultation responses and position statements.
3. Influencing and Stakeholder Engagement
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Lead MCF’s engagement with central government, local authorities, devolved administrations and regional mayors, as well as regulators and sector networks.
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Build and maintain strategic relationships with ministers, parliamentarians, senior officials, think tanks and sector leaders.
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Coordinate MCF’s public affairs activity, including roundtables, Select Committee and APPG engagement, and representation at high-level external forums.
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Strengthen MCF’s profile as a credible and influential voice for Muslim-led civil society across all tiers of government and the voluntary sector.
4. Sector Capacity and Member Support
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Engage MCF’s members and Muslim-led organisations in collective policy development and advocacy.
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Design and deliver tools, training and resources to build members’ influencing capacity.
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Identify and advocate for structural solutions to sector-wide challenges, including funding inequality, regulatory barriers and intersectional disadvantage.
5. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
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Develop and implement frameworks to assess the effectiveness and impact of MCF’s policy and advocacy work.
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Provide regular progress reports to the CEO.
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Ensure compliance with charity law, lobbying and regulatory requirements.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
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Significant experience (5+ years) in senior policy, advocacy or influencing roles within the UK charity or voluntary sector.
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Demonstrable success influencing government at national, local or devolved levels, achieving measurable policy or funding change.
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Strong understanding of the UK charity policy, funding and regulatory environment.
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Knowledge of the UK Muslim-led and/or faith-based civil society landscape.
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Experience amplifying marginalised voices and embedding lived experience into policy and advocacy work.
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Proven ability to lead teams and deliver organisational strategy.
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Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with strong political acumen.
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Commitment to social justice, equity and strengthening Muslim-led civil society.
Desirable Criteria
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Experience working with Muslim-led, faith-based or minority-led organisations.
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Understanding of intersectionality and its impact on underrepresented communities.
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Experience of research collaboration with academic institutions or think tanks.
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Proven track record in building partnerships for policy or advocacy initiatives.
Values and Behaviours
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Strategic and forward-thinking leadership.
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Collaborative and inclusive approach to diverse stakeholders.
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Resilience and adaptability in complex, fast-changing environments.
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Integrity and credibility in representing MCF and the wider sector.
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Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Excellent communication skills, particularly in amplifying underrepresented voices.
Additional Information
This is a senior leadership position. Occasional evening or parliamentary activities may be required, along with UK-wide travel.
What We Offer
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The opportunity to lead impactful change within one of the UK’s most dynamic faith-based networks.
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A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
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Opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and innovation.
Application Information
To apply, please send a CV (no more than 2 pages) and a covering letter (max 1,000 words) explaining how you meet the essential criteria and your motivation and suitability for the post.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are particularly keen to hear from candidates with lived experience of marginalisation and an understanding of Islamic ethos.
We reserve the right to withdraw this role once a suitable candidate is identified.
If you have not heard from us concerning your application within 6 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Interviews: Initial online short interview (stage 1), face-to-face in-office interview (stage 2).
No agencies.
UK residents only.Sponsorship is not possible for this post. References will be taken up prior to appointment including relevant ID checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Woman’s Trust is a leading, specialist mental health charity supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse. As we approach our 30th anniversary in 2026, we stand at a powerful moment of growth and transformation. Each year, our trauma-informed, women-led services provide life-changing counselling, therapeutic support and advocacy to women and children across London. Our ambition is to scale this work to reach many more nationally. With a dedicated team of 45 staff, a strong financial foundation and annual income of £1.3m and a deeply committed Board of Trustees, we are poised to shape an ambitious new strategy for the years ahead.
We are now seeking an inspirational Chief Executive Officer to lead Woman’s Trust into this next chapter. This is a rare opportunity to guide a respected organisation whose work is not only transformative but often life-saving. The CEO will steer our strategic and operational development, strengthen and expand partnerships, grow sustainable income, and champion our voice across policy, public campaigns and mental health advocacy. Alongside a dedicated and collaborative team and Board, you will play a vital role in delivering and developing innovative services—supporting women and children, survivors navigating the justice system, and peer-led support groups—ensuring we remain responsive to the needs and experiences of those we serve.
We are seeking an inspirational and experienced people leader who combines strategic thinking with the ambition needed to position Woman’s Trust for growth. Confident in representing your organisation at a policy and advocacy level, you will act as a powerful ambassador for survivors’ mental health, influencing systems, shaping debate and strengthening our public voice. With strong financial and governance insight and the ability to build trusted, values-driven relationships across sectors, you will model a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement. Above all, you will uphold our feminist, inclusive and survivor-centred values, nurturing an empowering and equitable culture for our staff, volunteers, partners, and—most importantly—the women and children we serve.
To read more about the opportunity and our work, including how to apply, please download the full appointment brief.
If you have the passion, clarity and commitment to champion the mental health and wellbeing of women and children survivors—and the leadership to guide Woman’s Trust into a bold new era—we would be delighted to hear from you.
Closing Date: 21 December 2025
People Beyond Profit Screening Conversations: 22 December - 6 January 2026
Woman’s Trust Panel Interviews:
· First Stage (online): 13 & 14 January 2026
· Second Stage (in-person): 22 January 2026
Please note:
This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
High Value Officer
Home based, remote working
£28,000 pa plus excellent benefits
35 hours per week
The High Value Officer for our Fundraising team will focus and lead on supporting the Trusts and Major Donor teams with postal and electronic mailings; keeping the CRM up to date; supporting the Prospects Research Manager with initial research, identifying new opportunities and sources of funding; streamlining administrative systems and processes; creating purchase orders and invoices; supporting the Major Donor Manager with administration of the Mid Value pool.
This is a great junior role, offering opportunities in several High Value fundraising teams. You will get to use your administrative skills across a range of activities and also develop your research skills when looking at prospects and supporting the Corporate team in their due diligence work.
You will:
1. With support from the MD Manager, lead on the day-to-day running of our Mid Value programme including administration and delivery of a calendar of activity
2. Support the team with various CRM system processes, and ensure records are accurately updated
3. Support the Prospect Research Manager to identify new opportunities and sources of funding
4. Streamline and manage electronic folders
5. Create purchase orders and invoices
6. Support the Trust and Major Donor teams with mailings (postal and electronic)
7. Carry out day-to-day Corporate Partnership activities and monitor incoming requests.
You will have good organisation and administrative skills. Having good time managements skills and being able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously will be key to making a success of this role. You will also have excellent IT skills, ideally with experience of using a CRM (we use Microsoft Dynamics).
We are RNID: the national charity supporting the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. Together, we will end the discrimination faced by our communities, help people hear better now and fund world-class research to restore hearing and silence tinnitus.
We work with our communities and partners across industry, government, charity, education and more to change life for the better.
RNID has a proud history and big ambitions. We’re focused on making the greatest impact possible across the whole of the UK. We champion the latest technology and the opportunities it brings. We also know the value of a friendly face in local communities to support people where they need it most.
We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.
Closing date: Sunday 21 December 2025
Interviews: w/c 12 January 2026
Supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus
Development Officer Vacancy
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive fundraiser to develop and maintain strong relationships with donors and partners, while providing high-level administrative and communications support to the department. The post-holder will play a key role in contributing to securing funding for all aspects of the School’s work.
This is a full-time, year-round position, reporting to the Head of Development & Communications (however, if part-time hours would better suit you, we will consider applicants who can commit to working a minimum of three days a week).
In this newly established role, the post-holder will:
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Support the generation of the School’s philanthropic revenue from both existing and new sources, with a focus on Trusts and Foundations and smaller gifts (<£500), primarily for:
- Student scholarships and bursaries
- Capital projects
- Academic and creative initiatives
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Work with the Head of Development & Communications to manage a portfolio of Trusts and Foundations, helping to retain existing support through:
- Timely and effective donor communications
- Meetings, reporting, and stewardship
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Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the ‘Friends of Rambert School’ scheme, including:
- Maintaining a database of renewals
- Coordinating engagement opportunities
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Use research and communication skills to:
- Identify new fundraising prospects in the UK and abroad
- Assist in preparing compelling proposals and applications to secure support for the School and its students
Are you ready to lead a fundraising revolution for a children’s cancer charity?
KidsCan is a small, but mighty charity with big ambition: to fund vital research into childhood cancers and improve outcomes for children and families. Now part of North West Cancer Research, they’re entering an exciting new chapter – and they need an experienced and visionary fundraising leader to drive growth and maximise potential.
Salary: £40-45k
Location: Hybrid between home and Salford HQ (ideally 2 days per week onsite). Monthly team meeting to attend in Liverpool.
Benefits: 25 days holiday (+ Christmas closure), 5% employer pension contribution, private medical insurance, flexible life and family-friendly culture
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer, North West Cancer Research
About the organisation
North West Cancer Research is at the forefront of funding cutting-edge cancer research. With a proud regional heritage and a commitment to tackling cancer inequalities, they’ve recently welcomed KidsCan into the family. KidsCan will focus exclusively on childhood cancer research, offering donors and supporters a new and unique way to make a difference.
About the role
As Charity Manager, you’ll be the face and driving force behind KidsCan, leading a small but mighty team. This is more than your average fundraising role – it’s an opportunity to be involved in strategy setting, leadership and transformation.
In this brand-new role, you’ll:
- Develop and deliver a new fundraising strategy to grow income.
- Lead change management as KidsCan integrates into NWCR.
- Build strong relationships with donors, researchers and stakeholders.
- Oversee administration, volunteer engagement and brand development.
- Champion innovation and create compelling campaigns to inspire support.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a charity – working both strategically and operationally – offering the chance to witness the direct impact of your work on research and patients.
About you
You’re already a confident, strategic thinker with a proven track record in fundraising.
We’ll be looking for you to showcase:
- Experience in the charity sector and target-based fundraising, ideally in corporate and community.
- Strong relationship-building skills and personal credibility.
- Ability to lead change and the capability to build something from the ground up.
- A team player, able to build trust and nurture internal relationships. Creativity, resilience and a “can-do” attitude.
Knowledge of medical research or health-related causes is desirable, but not essential. What matters most is your ability to connect with supporters authentically and grow an organisation from the ground up, with the unique opportunity to be backed by an established brand and existing structure.
To apply: All you need to do is send a copy of your CV or draft profile over to Priya Vencatasawmy as the first step. From there, we’ll be in touch with full application details if you have the skills and experience required.
Deadline: 9am on Thursday 18th December. However, please do get in touch ASAP if interested – we’ll never close early, but it would be great to ensure you have enough time to apply around the busy Christmas period.
Interviews will be held early January, after the festive season.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
For over 125 years, the British Mycological Society has been at the heart of fungal science — bringing together researchers, conservationists, educators, and enthusiasts to celebrate and advance the study of fungi. From cutting-edge scientific research to public outreach and education, we’re passionate about raising awareness of the crucial role fungi play in our ecosystems and everyday lives.
Our mission is to promote fungal science internationally. To do this, we run a dynamic calendar of events — from scientific conferences, field meetings and workshops to public engagement activities — designed to connect, inform and inspire.
About the role
We’re looking for a highly organised, creative, and proactive Events Officer to coordinate and deliver our programme of in-person and online events.
You’ll be the go-to person for making sure everything runs smoothly — from planning and logistics to communication and on-the-day delivery. Working closely with other part-time staff, volunteers, and local event hosts, you’ll play a key role in bringing the BMS community together.
This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who loves making things happen, enjoys working with people, and takes pride in creating professional and welcoming events.
What you’ll be doing
- Plan and deliver a wide range of BMS events — from scientific meetings to workshops, training sessions, and outreach days.
- Manage event logistics including venues, accommodation, catering, AV and delegate communications.
- Coordinate online events using platforms such as Zoom.
- Liaise with speakers, volunteers, and committees to make sure everything runs seamlessly.
- Oversee event budgets and timelines.
- Create promotional materials (e.g. digital programmes, flyers, graphics) using Canva or similar tools.
- Handle registrations, enquiries, and on-the-day coordination.
- Support event evaluation and continuous improvement.
About you
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has at least 5 years’ experience delivering successful events in a charity, membership, or learned society setting.
- Is confident running both in-person and virtual events.
- Brings strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a solutions-focused mindset.
- Is great at building relationships and working with volunteers, working groups and committees.
- Is comfortable working independently from home, while staying connected with a remote team.
- Has experience with event tools, databases and GDPR-compliant data handling.
- Can create professional-looking event materials using Canva (or similar).
- Desirable: a background or interest in natural sciences or mycology would be ideal, but curiosity and enthusiasm are just as valuable.
Working arrangements
- Permanent, part-time (3 days / 21 hours per week)
- Flexible hours across the week, with occasional evenings or weekends.
- Home-based, with occasional UK travel and overnight stays for events.
How to apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you’re interested in this role and how you meet the requirements for teh attention of Dr Emma Thompson, Executive Officer, British Mycological Society.
Informal enquiries are welcome via email to Dr Emma Thompson. Contact details on the BMS website.
Closing date: midnight, Friday 12 December 2025*
Interviews: January 2026 (online)
Start date: February 2026
* Please apply early; we reserve the right to close the advert before the deadline if a suitable number of eligible candidates are identified.
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Nacro is looking for a committed and politically astute Policy & Public Affairs Officer – Criminal Justice to play a key role in delivering our influencing strategy. You will help shape Nacro’s policy positions on criminal justice issues and deliver proactive and reactive public affairs activity that drives meaningful change for the people we support.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about social justice, who understands the political landscape and is confident producing high-quality policy materials, engaging with parliamentarians, and representing Nacro externally.
Key Responsibilities
Policy Development
- Monitor and analyse political and policy developments in criminal justice to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Work with service users, staff, and research colleagues to develop evidence-based policy positions.
- Produce high-quality policy briefings, reports, and consultation responses.
- Serve as Nacro’s internal expert on criminal justice policy.
Public Affairs & Influencing
- Develop and deliver a public affairs plan that advances Nacro’s influencing objectives.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with parliamentarians, policymakers, and regional decision-makers.
- Attend and represent Nacro at APPGs, parliamentary meetings, and external events.
- Produce parliamentary briefings and contribute to legislative engagement.
- Organise and coordinate parliamentary and stakeholder events that support influencing goals.
- Work collaboratively with partners across the sector to strengthen joint advocacy.
Communications & Support
- Provide content for media statements, blogs, and external communications.
- Prepare briefings for senior leaders including the Head of Policy & Public Affairs, Director of Engagement & Impact, and CEO.
- Support wider Nacro campaigns and influencing work as required.
Professional & Technical Expertise
- Strong knowledge of criminal justice policy.
- In-depth understanding of Westminster, Whitehall, and political processes.
- Experience designing and delivering effective public affairs activity.
- Demonstrated ability to influence decision-makers.
- Experience working with parliamentarians and developing strong relationships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience producing policy and campaign materials.
- Strong political awareness and the ability to anticipate developments.
Organisational Performance & Compliance
- Commit to personal learning and development through supervision and appraisal.
- Positively promote Nacro and contribute to an integrated, collaborative team culture focused on supporting service users and students.
- Adhere to safeguarding, data protection, and statutory responsibilities.
- Uphold and promote Nacro’s Equality and Diversity Policy.
- Report any health and safety concerns within your area.
- Demonstrate professional behaviour aligned with Nacro’s values.
Why Join Nacro?
We believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side.
That’s why our housing, education, justice, and health and wellbeing services work alongside people to give them the support and skills they need to succeed. And it’s why we fight for their voices to be heard and campaign together to create lasting change.
We see your future, whatever the past.
If you’re passionate about driving change, skilled at navigating political environments, and eager to develop your policy and influencing expertise - we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape a fairer future.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic Volunteer Officer to plan and deliver our new Volunteer Strategy. This role involves leading and coordinating our voluntary role holders across different roles and integrating with the wider work of the team.
We want someone who is passionate about volunteers and who will rise to the challenge set by our Chief Officer for all our work to have a clear fingerprint of volunteers demonstrated. The post holder will have latitude to develop a modern, exciting, and vibrant volunteer base and will work across the team to embed new roles which enable us to spread our reach further into the District.
We work closely with the local health and social care system to use our volunteer’s skills and lived experience to support Patient Safety Walkabouts and Patient Led Assessments of Care Environments (PLACE). We also have the power and responsibility to deliver Enter and View visits as a Local Healthwatch organisation. The Volunteer Officer will coordinate and oversee these activities to continue our successful partnership approach.
We are committed to providing social value to the local population, we do this through our opportunities which include volunteering, collaborating, work experience, and placements.
Purpose
To have responsibility for the Healthwatch Wakefield Volunteer Strategy. To lead on recruitment, co-ordination, and support of a diverse range of volunteers for Healthwatch Wakefield; including a ‘buddy’ system to help overcome barriers to involvement. To facilitate and maintain an activity and training record, and report on volunteer contributions on a regular basis. To remain up to date with relevant legislation and good practice in volunteering. To review and develop the roles available for volunteers in Healthwatch, working collaboratively with volunteers, contributors and the team.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Promote and deliver volunteering opportunities
- Recruit, induct, support and develop volunteers
- Lead Enter and View visit planning and coordinate patient safety activities
- Provide leadership for the volunteer programme
Person specification
Essential Criteria:
- Experience of supporting and supervising volunteers, including recruitment and induction.
- Experience of producing systems and procedures for volunteers.
- Experience of delivering and co-ordinating training.
- Experience of working with a diverse range of communities.
- Experience of working in partnership and with external stakeholders.
- Experience of report writing.
- Communication, facilitating, and liaison skills.
- Ability to confidently build and maintain professional relationships.
- Ability to work as part of a team and to collaborate with others.
- Good planning and organisational skills, including ability to prioritise workload.
- Able to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines.
- Able to produce succinct, articulate and well-formatted documents and reports.
- Ability to understand, interpret and analyse basic financial information
- Competence in IT skills and internet use.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of developing a volunteer policy.
- Experience of working with volunteers within a health or social care setting.
- Experience of managing a project budget.
- Knowledge of the third sector in Wakefield District and the environment within which it works.
- Knowledge of health and social care structures.
Your local health and social care champion
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About Friends of Palestinian Universities
Friends of Palestinian Universities builds UK and international academic solidarity, partnership, and exchange with Palestinian higher education institutions facing systematic attack.
We work to support the resilience of Palestinian scholars and students, strengthen international cooperation, and uphold the principles of freedom, equity, and justice for the future of education in Palestine.
Position Overview
The Senior Programme Officer will support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Friends of Palestinian Universities’ advocacy and awareness, and building UK-Palestine higher education links programmes. This role involves working closely with the director, wider team, and partners, managing projects, and ensuring the effective delivery of initiatives aimed at mobilising support for Palestinian universities and raising awareness about the challenges faced by Palestinian students and educators.
The role requires excellent coordination, communication, and partnership-building skills, including supporting structured engagement with Palestinian higher education representatives through regular convening, briefings, and follow-up.
Key responsibilities
1. Building UK–Palestinian Academic Links
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Support the development and implementation of Friends of Palestinian Universities’ annual building links plan in line with programme and organisational goals.
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Support the design and delivery of partnerships and collaborative projects with Palestinian universities, including research, fellowships, and exchange initiatives.
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Liaise with partners in Palestine and the UK to map opportunities for meaningful and equitable cooperation.
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Create and maintain an accessible and up to date database of UK, Palestinian and international networks.
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Contribute to organising Friends of Palestinian Universities’ annual conference.
2. Advocacy & Awareness-Raising
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Support the development and implementation of Friends of Palestinian Universities’ annual advocacy & awareness plan in line with programme and organisational goals.
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Research and prepare public-facing resources (e.g. briefings, reports, speaker events) for academic, policy, and civil society audiences.
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Build relationships with UK-based higher education networks, staff unions, academic departments, and student societies.
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Contribute to organising Friends of Palestinian Universities’ Education, Occupation & Liberation programme of events.
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Support the Director and Palestinian partner representatives with research and briefings as necessary for public facing engagements.
3. Monitoring & Evaluation
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Work to achieve KPIs agreed in the annual work plan.
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Work with the Director to plan and evaluate programme strategy and delivery.
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Monitor programme impact and contribute to reporting for donors, Trustees, and partners.
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Produce quarterly reports on programme activities and outcomes for the Director and Board of Trustees.
4. Representation & Convening
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Represent Friends of Palestinian Universities in coalitions, conferences, and sector forums as appropriate and with the agreement of the Director.
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Facilitate spaces for Palestinian scholars, students, and advocates to share knowledge and shape agendas in line with their collective priorities.
5. General Support and Team Contribution
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Actively support and promote Friends of Palestinian Universities’ mission and values.
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Work as a part of a team and contribute to collective staff wellbeing. Adapt to the flexible working of a small organisation.
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Collaborate closely with the Friends of Palestinian Universities team on shared projects and organisational priorities.
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Follow Friends of Palestinian Universities’ policies and processes.
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Undertake administrative tasks as necessary for the effective implementation of the role.
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
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Bachelor’s degree in Education, International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.
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Minimum of 1 year of experience in programme management or related field, preferably within the non-profit or education sector.
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Strong understanding of the contemporary social and political reality for Palestinians, awareness about the educational context in Palestine and the challenges faced by Palestinian students and educators.
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Demonstrated ability to coordinate collective initiatives with multiple partner institutions and maintain structured, professional communication with partners.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
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Strong organisational and administrative skills.
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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to sustain and develop effective professional relationships.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
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Right to work in the UK.
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Fluency in Arabic.
Desirable
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Master’s degree in a relevant field
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Experience working with international partners and stakeholders.
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Experience convening working groups, committees, or multi-institutional collaborations.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit the following:
1. A cover letter outlining their qualifications and motivation for applying.
2. A current CV.
3. Contact information for two professional references.
Unfortunately, Friends of Palestinian Universities is unable to sponsor work visas. Candidates should be able to attend the office in London at least one day a week.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
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Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?
We’ve got a brilliant opportunity for you to join our team as a Trusts & Philanthropy Officer at Young Enterprise.
Who We Are
We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.
For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills—teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.
We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.
Why Join Us?
We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work—and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:
- A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
- A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
- Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
- Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
- Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
- A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day
About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast moving, youth focused, charity and to play a vital role in securing income to support our youth activities – working with Trusts and Foundations predominantly, but with the opportunity to also build relationships with statutory funders and, in future, major donors.
We are looking for a proactive, organised individual to join Young Enterprise as part of our impactful and collaborative National Fundraising team. YE’s supportive yet driven environment places personal development at its core, to ensure team members thrive.
Working with the Senior Relationship Manager and the Philanthropy Team, you will contribute to an annual budget of £4.2m and raise income from Trusts and Foundations and small statutory income streams, utilising your income generating and communication skills. You will also undertake prospect research, as well as developing compelling project updates and reports to inspire supporters.
You’ll love this job if you are:
- Passionate about education, social mobility, and giving every young person a chance to shine
- Experienced in writing engaging applications and inspiring reports, with a meticulous eye for detail in this, as well as strong grant management and stewardship of supporters.
- Confident in your track record of generating income from Trust and Foundations, particularly securing income £10k upwards.
- Adept in building strong internal and external relationships, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You’ll demonstrate a solution-focused attitude to problem-solving, monitoring the progress of funded projects in line with funder expectations.
- A tenacious self-starter with a can-do attitude, to enthuse existing and prospective supporters and to manage a varied workload of research, fundraising and grant management.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and happy working remotely but never alone—you’ll be part of a close-knit team
- A strong team player with the ability to balance and prioritise competing demands in a busy team, you will have excellent organisational skills.
- You’ll be proactive and innovative in your approach to prospecting for new supporters, qualifying them, and building a pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
- Income generation - to achieve or exceed agreed income targets, with a focus on securing donations from Trust and Foundations
- Grant management - working with internal colleagues to track funded projects’ progress against targets and taking action to course correct when necessary. Produce timely, engaging, and accessible project reports to inspire and build donor relationships
- Prospecting - research and qualify a pipeline of Trusts and Foundations and small statutory opportunities to progress and secure financial support for YE.
- Administration - effective administration across YE systems and platforms
- Donor stewardship - some travel required to support YE activities with young people in schools, donor visits to projects
A few practical things
- This is a hybrid role, requiring you to work from a YE office (London or Oxford) at least 8 times per month
- The role will involve travel to events, typically at schools, which take place during term time, however some evening working may also be required.
If this role appeals to you and you reflect what we are looking for, we’d love to hear from you! When you join us in building a successful and sustainable future for young people, you can expect all the recognition, support and rewards you need to grow and develop yourself.
Keeping Young People Safe
At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) telling us why you’re the right person for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 12 December 2025. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Interviews will be held via Teams and shortlisted candidates will be invited to be interviewed either on 16 or 17 December 2025. Please note, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.
Full details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.
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Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive. Apply today!
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