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Working closely with the Trusts Managers, and the Senior Philanthropy & Trusts Manager, you will lead the teams to secure, and grow, vital funding from trust sources to support the welfare of dogs and cats across the UK and internationally. The role currently leads a team of three.
The Trusts Lead will drive forward the Trusts strategy as well as oversee KPI development and measurement, and budgets for the team. The role is also responsible for account managing a handful of partners, as well as an organisationally significant seven-figure relationship with Postcode Lottery, requiring significant work with stakeholders across Battersea.
The post will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, but in particular with the Head of Philanthropy, Partnerships & Commercial, the Senior Corporate & Commercial Partnerships Manager, the Senior Fundraising Operations Manager, the Special Events & Stewardship Manager and Marketing & Communications teams to collaborate on joint projects and ensure contacts are shared to maximise all opportunities.
This is an exciting opportunity to further develop an already successful team and make a real difference to the cause of animal welfare.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 20th August 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date(s): First Round Interviews: week commencing 24th August 2026; Second Round Interviews: week commencing 31st August 2026
For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



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Job Title: Senior Event Manager
Directorate : Engagement and Fundraising
Team/Department (if specific): Volunteer Board Fundraising
Salary: £34,582 -£38,425 , plus £3,366 inner London weighting
Vacancy Type : Permanent
Location : London (Combination of home based with at least one day a week
in the London office. Please note during event delivery period it will be
necessary to be in the London office/at the venue. This includes pre -event,
during delivery and post -event.)
Date Written/ Amended: 21 /07 /202 6
Context and Background
At the NSPCC, we believe every childhood is worth fighting for. With over 100 years of
experience, and the collective strength of our staff, volunteers, supporters, and
partners, we're working to end child abuse and neglect for good.
Over 90 percent of the NSPCC's income comes from voluntary donations, so we
reply on the incredible generosity and commitment of all our supporters, large and
small.
You'll work as part of one of many teams, which focus on engaging our supporters
and ensuring they continue to give their support. You will do this by leading value fundraising events and managing relationships with volunteer committees.
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The varied role sits within the Volunteer Board Fundraising team which leads income
generation through regional and national volunteer boards, volunteer -led fundraising
initiatives and delivery of special events through our high value event committees.
The se activities play a vital role in maximising sustainable income, engaging senior
volunteers, and supporting long -term supporter relationships.
Job purpose• To contribute to the Engagement and Fundraising directorate’s purpose of
maximising income from potential and current supporters through project
managing specific events including securing sponsorship and providing committee
support
• To support in the delivery of the agreed departmental strategy, goals and
fundraising budget
• To work effectively with other departments in Engagement and Fundraising and
other functions within the NSPCC to maximise income for children
• To keywork supporters and build excellent relationships with key stakeholders who
take responsibility for delivering income through high level fundraising events
• To ensure our events are delivered to a consistently high standard, and bring in new,
innovative ideas so we remain competitive in the sector
Key relationships - Internal
• Reports to Fundraising Manager
• Pro -actively works with colleagues in other NSPCC divisions to further relationships
and identify and develop opportunities for growth
• Works with a range of NSPCC supporters and potential supporters and a range of
suppliers that support fundraising relationships and activity
Key relationships - External
• Recruiting, managing and building relationships with chairs, committee members
and other senior volunteers
• Procuring and managing relationships with Special Event suppliers
Main duties and responsibilities
• To successfully manage and deliver large -scale events and special projects within
the portfolio of events, overseeing all event logistics and relationship management
• To lead on specific fundraising projects and large development of Executives through your projects
-scale events, and support
• Contribute to and deliver particular aspects of the department’s annual business
plan and budget. To support project groups for the Volunteer Board Fundraising
team to improve processes and identify new opportunities• To manage and develop relationships with senior volunteers and potential
supporters through effective and regular communication
• To proactively seek out opportunities to add value to the team and wider
organisation
• To develop and create engaging materials for events and stakeholders
• To act as experts in our field by offering support and expertise both internally and
externally
• To work cross -departmentally to ensure that fundraising activities are managed and
developed in a way that maximises income for the NSPCC through streamlined
processes
• To manage, negotiate and review relationships with external suppliers to ensure the
most cost -effective outcome
• To represent the NSPCC’s values in everything you do
Responsibilities for all Staff within Engagement and Fundraising
• A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
• To update databases and supporter information systems on a regular basis in line
with Data Protection legislation and NSPCC policy and procedures.
• To actively participate in regular department and team meetings, contributing to
strategy, discussions and decisions which will be beneficial to the Directorate and
wider NSPCC activities.
• To adhere to all the NSPCC’s service standards, policies and procedures.
• To evidence an understanding of and commitment to the demonstration of the
NSPCC’s values.
• To maintain an awareness of and comply with NSP and to ensure currency of changing GDPR regulations.
C C data protection regulations
• To be responsible for personal learning and development, to support the learning
and development of others and the whole organisation.
• To work in a manner that facilitates and encourages inclusion.
• To be pro -active in identifying ways to improve personal and team performance• To maintain an awareness of own and others’ Health and Safety and comply with
the NSPCC’s Health and Safety policy and procedures.
• A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children adults at risk .
, young people and
• To take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with NSPCC work to end
cruelty to children, including securing updates on project and service developments
and general NSPCC news.
Person specification
1. 2. 3. 4. Extensive experience and technical knowledge of event and project
management, specifically with a track record of successfully delivering and
growing large scale events
Excellent ability to establish, develop and maintain relationships with a wide
variety of stakeholders, including senior level individuals to achieve desired
outcomes
Proven ability to develop individuals, team building skills, working well with
others as part of a team, giving support and recognising expertise in others
Well-developed organisational skills with experience in planning, monitoring,
implementing and leading major projects to agreed deadlines, with the ability
to organise and plan own work and the work of others to deliver objectives on
time
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Excellent ability to successfully negotiate with others
Excellent communication skills to present information in a clear, persuasive
and inspiring way for a range of audiences
Well-developed ability to take ownership of budgets and a proven track record
of meeting income targets and keeping within financial limits
Proven track record of applying creativity/innovation to events to achieve
desired outcomes and/or significantly grow event income
Experience of success in a customer focussed environment, such as
fundraising, sales or marketing10. Experience of using Windows -based software packages, including word
processing, spread sheets, electronic mail and the internet
Safer Recruitment
As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes
safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk.
Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and
thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and
about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and adults.
our
The recruitment and selection of our people will be conducted in a professional, timely
and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and
relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance .
Our principles:
• Always seek to recruit the best candidate for the role based on merit including their
skills, experience, motivation and competencies. Our robust recruitment and
selection process should ensure the identification of the person best suited to the
role and th e organisation .
• C ommitted to diversity and equality of opportunity and will interview all applicants
(internal and external) who self -declare at application as having a disability and who
meet the minimum requirements in the person specification of the vacancy they are
app lying for.• We will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process in
order to enable successful candidates who declare disabilities to start working or
volunteering their time with us.
• Any current member of staff or volunteer who wishes to apply for vacancies and is
suitably qualified will be considered and addressed fairly and objectively based on
their merit.
• As an organisation committed to safeguarding, we will ensure all under 18’s joining
the organisation will have ongoing risk assessments to ensure their role and
activities are safe and appropriate.
• All documentation relating to candidates will be treated confidentially in accordance
with the GDPR legislation.
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Keychange is a Christian charity with a proud history of supporting people by providing community for over a century. We believe that everyone has dignity and worth, and that people thrive best in communities where they are known, valued and supported. Across our care homes and housing communities, we seek to provide support that goes beyond compliance and is rooted in compassion, excellence and Christian values.
We are now seeking a Digital & Data Transformation Manager to provider leadership for our digital systems, data automation, cybersecurity protocols and AI adoption.
The role
As Digital & Data Transformation Manager you will have an ability to influence in digitisation, data and IT and work cross-organisationally with Care/Housing operations, Finance, HR, suppliers, Trustees and Executive leadership. Our need is to co-create the digital strategy, influence ways of working and problem solve at a practical level. This role will lead and add momentum to the digitisation of Keychange. The process has begun and this role will coordinate and add cultural sensitive impetus to the change. We want to multiply the gains already made to continue the transformation of the organisation.
The focus of the role includes:
This is a management role with real impact – both within Keychange and ultimately in the lives of people we support.
About you
We are looking for a values-led manager who brings:
You will be someone who combines strategic digital and data management with high standards of support, and who leads with integrity, humility and purpose.
What we offer
Please see the attached job pack for a full job description and person specification, and more information about how to apply. Please note that we reserve the right to close applications early, so we recommend that you apply at your earliest opportunity. This job advert will close on 6 September 2026. In-person interviews will take place on 17 September 2026.
All applicants need to be able to evidence the right to work in the UK. At this time we are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.
To focus on developing and encouraging community for vulnerable adults by seeking to address the risks in society of increased loneliness.
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Job titlePhilanthropy Manager
Hours21 hours per week, worked over three days, preferably, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, but there can be some flexibility on this.
Salary£37,000 FTE. per annum. Actual pro rata salary per annum; £20,720.
ContractPermanent
Location Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT
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The role
Are you an experienced relationship fundraiser with a passion for building meaningful connections and inspiring major gifts? Do you have the confidence to engage high-net-worth individuals and the strategic mindset to grow a new philanthropy programme? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
At St Richard’s Hospice, we’re launching an exciting new high-value donor programme and are looking for an ambitious Philanthropy Manager to lead its development. This newly created role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact by cultivating and stewarding relationships with major donors, helping to secure the funding that enables us to provide outstanding hospice care to our community.
Working closely with the Director of Business and Income Generation, you will develop and deliver a new major donor strategy, building long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals and key influencers. You’ll work collaboratively with departmental colleagues to achieve income targets and to identify potential new partners and innovative ways to integrate high value donor involvement within the organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys networking, relationship building and securing significant donations while helping to establish a new and exciting income stream.
What you’ll be doing;
About you
We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:
What we offer
We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including;
Interview date Week commencing 24th August 2026
Job Reference 4071
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About us
Loughborough Community Centre (LCC) was established in Brixton in 1981, as a positive outcome from the Brixton Uprisings. We operate from the Max Roach Centre in Brixton.
Our vital and multi award-winning project has been on the frontline before and during the pandemic supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged children and their families. We are in a positive position to grow the team to increase our impact for the community.
What we do:
Core offer...
Rosebuds Preschool (2 - 4yrs)
Afterschool and Holiday Play Project (0 - 13yrs)
Family Support
Our mission:
A safe place where children, young people and families can come together, to play, learn and thrive. Join us and become part of a happy, motivated and friendly team who support the social, emotional and learning needs of our intergenerational community, through our embedded approach of Listening, Collaboration and the Creation (LCC) of meaningful activities.
About you
You will provide high-quality education, care, and family support, ensuring children experience a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where they can thrive. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will bring strong leadership, early years knowledge, and a commitment to creating enabling spaces that support children’s learning, development, wellbeing, and family engagement.
You will be confident in meeting all legal, statutory, and setting requirements, with a strong understanding of your professional contribution to maintaining high standards across Rosebuds Preschool, and the wider family and play services delivered by LCC at the Max Roach Centre.
Role Title: Early Year Professional (added area of responsibility) / Senior Practioner
Hours: 35 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day Monday to Friday (Hours will include some afterschool wraparound, occasional evenings and weekends).
We value work life balance and are willing to consider term time only or all year round.
Salary: £28,392 (FTE) depending on experience and up to an extra £3,640 per year incentive for added area of responsibility. Potential FTE £32,032.
Location: Rosebuds Preschool at Max Roach Centre, in person
Contract: Permanent – 6 months probationary period
Benefits of working with us:
Highly Competitive Salary
Team Of People Who Actually Care
Concessional Preschool Place
Employee Assistance Programme for Staff Mental Health Wellbeing and Support
Birthdays Off
Regular Socials and Team Building Opportunities.
Free Enhanced DBS Checks
Well-Established Career Path and Training Opportunities
Workplace Pension Scheme
Induction and Supervision Programme
Personal and Professional Development Plan
Fresh Fruit, Tea & Coffee available for all staff
You will have experience of:
Planning, delivering, and evaluating high-quality learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, supporting children’s individual development, curiosity, and wellbeing.
Working collaboratively as part of an early years professional team to maintain and continuously improve the quality of practice, provision, and outcomes for children.
Operating within a Key Person system, building secure, nurturing relationships with a designated group of children and supporting their individual needs, development, and family relationships.
Main duties include:
Contribute to the responsibility for providing a high quality of education and learning, ensuring that staff are properly deployed, and to offer appropriate stimulation and support to the children attending the setting.
Contribute to the responsibility towards drawing up long-term, medium-term and sessional curriculum plans which take into account the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and to monitor the effectiveness of the setting’s curriculum; this may include working with external professionals.
Advocate for early years curriculum based on outdoor learning through play.
Contribute to the responsibility of drawing up and implementing the daily programme of activities and events.
Comply with current Ofsted inspection requirements for achieving a ‘Good’ or above rating.
Contribute and support the key person system, ensuring parents/carers are aware of their child’s key worker and that key workers regularly and effectively engage with their key children’s parent/carer.
Contribute to the responsibility for the implementation of systems for observation and record keeping so that children’s progress and achievements are effectively and regularly assessed and to monitor the effectiveness of assessment procedures.
Understand and appreciate the importance of monitoring and evaluation in a preschool based setting.
To carry out visits and inductions for new children and to ensure a smooth settlement.
Deadline for applications is Friday 7th August 2026. Interviews will take place througout August 2026.
Please send cover letter and CV to Colette Thomas Wellbeing and HR Lead
"A safe place where children, young people and families can come together, to play, learn and thrive".
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Location: London-only - hybrid role and must be able to commit to a minimum of two days per week in our South London Centre
1st stage interviews: 01/09 over MS Teams
2nd stage interviews: 07/09 face-to-face in our South London Centre
Are you passionate about making a real impact on the lives of young women? Join us as a Philanthropy Manager, where you will play a key role in raising vital funds to support our Women Supporting Women (WSW) initiative.
Too many young women face significant barriers to achieving the economic independence that being employed affords, from low pay and limited opportunities to challenges around confidence, mental health, and caring responsibilities. Without targeted support, these barriers risk holding them back from reaching their full potential. WSW was established at The King’s Trust in 2018 to nurture, empower and inspire young women to build a better future for themselves. To learn more, please click here.
As our Philanthropy Manager, you will build strong relationships with high-value donors, secure significant multi-year gifts, and collaborate with senior volunteers to drive our mission forward.
With a personal income target of £500k+ per year, your efforts will directly contribute to raising £150m over five years, providing young people with the financial and practical support they need to thrive.
Bring your expertise in fundraising, relationship management, and donor stewardship to a dynamic and supportive team. If you’re ready to make a lasting difference, we want to hear from you!
What happens next?
Please submit a CV and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Philanthropy Managers?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training.The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives, and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Philanthropy Managers!
Perks for working at The Trust!
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
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The Senior Trusts and Foundations Officer is responsible for researching prospects, developing applications and managing deadlines to maintain and develop a strong portfolio of small and medium trust and foundation supporters, securing sustainable income for all aspects of The Brain Tumour Charity’s work in line with fundraising priorities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious team.
You will manage and maintain a pipeline of compelling and well-written applications and reports being submitted to small and medium trusts and foundations, ensuring excellent cultivation and stewardship of these relationships. You will work with a wide variety of people including funders, volunteers and colleagues across The Charity to gather the information you need. You will also research and identify new trust prospects, interpret funder priorities and carry out due diligence checks, updating our CRM database. The role works primarily within the Trusts and Foundations team, whilst also working with colleagues from the wider Philanthropy and Partnerships team to support cross-team activities and projects.
📍Location: While contracted to our office in Fleet, Hampshire, our team supports a blend of office and home working provided you have adequate broadband and IT capability, with an average of 2 days in the office each week. Please note that our office is currently based in Fleet; however, we will be relocating to Woking from 2027. Candidates should be comfortable with this future change in location.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
We are looking for an experienced trust fundraiser with a proven record of writing successful applications, achieving four and five figure sums and multi-year grants and stewarding these relationships. You will have the ability to develop detailed and creative proposals and supporting budgets, with excellent written communication skills, research skills and a strong eye for detail and accuracy. You will work well with other teams to gather information, be able to work independently, meet deadlines and prioritise your workload.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Responsible for identifying and researching trusts and foundations, conducting due diligence checks and building a pipeline of prospects whose funding priorities resonate with the work of The Charity.
Managed by the Trusts and Prospect Research Manager, develop and manage a portfolio of applications and reports in accordance with deadlines and fundraising priorities.
Submit relevant, professional and inspiring applications and project proposals to small and medium trusts, securing multi-year awards wherever possible.
Work with multiple departments to gather information, case studies, budgets and project updates to write compelling applications and reports.
Manage trust relationships by maintaining existing relationships and being aware of each trust’s preferences and requirements. Optimising giving potential and long-term support through excellent stewardship and donor care.
Maintain reporting systems to record fundraising activity and income generation, using our CRM database.
Deliver against agreed income and expenditure targets.
The Brain Tumour Charity is the world’s leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally.

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Help tell the stories that bring joy to seriously ill children.
Rays of Sunshine is looking for a creative, sensitive and confident Senior Communications Officer to help bring our work to life through powerful storytelling, media engagement and compelling content.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us as we launch our new five-year strategy, refreshed brand and new website. You’ll play a key role in helping us share the stories of seriously ill children, young people and their families, raising awareness of our work and inspiring more people to support Rays of Sunshine.
As our Senior Communications Officer, you’ll act as our story development lead, working directly with children, young people and families to sensitively capture the moments that demonstrate the impact of our work. You’ll develop case studies, coordinate photography and filming, create content for social media, website, press and email marketing, and help ensure our storytelling is handled with care, consent and integrity.
You’ll also support PR and media activity, build relationships with journalists, identify media opportunities, draft press releases and case studies, and help coordinate activity involving families, colleagues, ambassadors, celebrities and high-profile supporters.
Alongside this, you’ll support our Wish Ambassador programme, celebrity and influencer engagement, digital communications, social media, website content and wider communications campaigns. This is a varied, hands-on role in a small and ambitious team, with the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact.
We’re looking for someone with excellent writing and storytelling skills, strong editorial judgement and the ability to build trusted relationships with families, journalists, ambassadors, celebrities and colleagues. You’ll be warm, organised, proactive and passionate about putting children’s voices at the heart of communications.
Rays of Sunshine has recently been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, reflecting our positive, values-led culture and commitment to supporting our people.
We brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospitals and within the community
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Job title: Partnerships Manager
Responsible to: Director of Delivery, Innovation & quality (MindCHWF) & Senior Operations Manager (Turning Point)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Full-time
Salary: Starting salary is £ £46,448.13 PA at full time equivalent (P04-SP41) with scope to increase to £49,612.14 (P04-SP44)
Contract type: 31 March 2027 (with potential for extension)
Location: [102-110 Mare Street, Hackney] with working across locations in City & Hackney
Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest, working in partnership with Turning Point and Antidote, provide the City and Hackney Integrated Recovery Service (Substance Use). The service is based in each of City and Hackney’s neighbourhoods in order to be accessible, local and inclusive. A full integrated service will contribute to recovery, social inclusion and improving the quality of life of all our service users in the City of London and Hackney borough. A full integrated service, shaped by the community needs and voices of service users, carers, families, communities, all staff and volunteers will contribute to recovery, social inclusion and improving the quality of life of all our service users in the City of London and Hackney borough.
The service has three elements: Out There, Everywhere- specialist outreach, in reach and engagement, Building Blocks- low, medium and hi intensity support pathways, and Get Connected- building on our local, individual, and shared assets to provide recovery capital and peer support.
This role will connect the staff teams and service users to wellbeing opportunities within the local community. The role will promote the City & Hackney Recovery Service within the local community through events, social media and local community engagement. They will identify the needs of the client group and provide adequate support.
This role will lead on management of subcontractors, coordinate quarterly contract monitoring and build partnerships including commissioners, GPs, politicians, and other stakeholders to increase collaborative and effective service in City and Hackney’s neighbourhoods. The role will also lead to support MindCHWF’s policies and delivery in the blended service in order to provide efficient and high-quality service.
Job Role:
1. Nurture external partnerships across specific areas and being responsible for overseeing and ensuring all appropriate pathways are in place and reviewed
2. Maintain and enhance appropriate key relationships with statutory and VCS partners who co-locate/joint work with or refer into the service
3. Lead on expanding the partnership network on an ongoing basis by identifying opportunities to streamline delivery and maximise joint working
4. Work as part of the service-wide team developing recovery treatment services that are truly connected to the community
5. Lead on development and management of a broad range of internal and external partnerships including but not limited to, homelessness prevention, outreach, community development and engagement, peer mentoring
6. Take a lead role in supporting the teams to improve and adapt to changing demands
7. Promote and raise the profile of the service and partners across the boroughs
8. Establish and review joint-working protocols to deliver joined up and effective support, using a population health perspective, reflecting the service’s aims
9. Oversee the innovation fund, establishing processes and protocols to set it up and the ongoing governance of the fund
10. Lead on management of all service sub-contractors – including liaison and cascade of information back and forth between the service, co-ordinate quarterly (and ad hoc) contract monitoring (manage KPI’s, staffing, service support etc.).
11. Develop and manage a Partnership Board that meets quarterly comprising Mind, London Friend and NHS Homerton (and any other organisations we begin sub-contracting to).
12. Generate and maintain/oversee SharePoint folders for all key stakeholders – including contact info, management details, premises and any joint working agreement paperwork.
13. Maintain and overarching Stakeholder contact list in Excel to be stored on SharePoint, update and amend as necessary over time.
14. Maintain and update the service satellite spreadsheet (including internal and external satellites).
15. Attend relevant CDP’s to represent the service and cover for colleagues at CDP’s as and when required.
16. Be the main link for partners/stakeholders when they are looking to initiate some joint working enterprise or have feedback or concerns to raise with the service.
17. To lead on organising stakeholder events and community events.
18. To establish and continue building a wide network of contacts for the service within as many professions as possible within CoL and Hackney.
19. To branch the service out more into the night-time economy of the borough, in terms of awareness, literature/posters and training where relevant.
20. Support the Training and Practice Lead to offer and deliver more training to external partners.
21. Run regular feedback sessions and surveys of partners to elicit feedback from the service and gather intelligence on what training and support they would like from our service. Share this information/intelligence regularly with the service at MGM’s.
22. To maintain and bolster 12-step and other mutual aid groups in the service, be the main liaison for these contacts and establish a SMART recovery Group to complement our existing mutual aid arrangements.
23. Lead on changes to the service website, review this site and consider how we could optimise promoting the service this way.
24. Lead on liaison with TP External Affairs and Marketing teams. Create and manage a service promotion plan.
25. Lead on negotiating, writing, collating and storing all MOU’s, RA’s ISA’s and all other written agreements with partner agencies relating to co-location and joint working.
26. Manage the service’s digital footprint including google reviews, and control or delegate the management of the service’s social media channels to boost our digital engagement with the local community.
27. Create a regular C&H Recovery Service newsletter to share with partners and stakeholders.
28. Engage with local media and politicians where appropriate to promote the service and position the service effectively politically within the borough.
29. Oversee the work we do with commissioners and public health teams on the PH Van and Hot Spot Activity including attending meetings relating to these with the council. Ensure a rota and staffing is organised for these outreach exercises months in advance.
30. Continue to manage the contracts and joint-working agreements with the GPSC scheme and our separate GP alcohol satellites with a view to setting up at least two more GP satellites in the borough.
31. Organise regular forums and training sessions with GP’s in the borough.
32. To field any complaints coming from GP’s and other key stakeholders.
General
· To comply with, promote, and contribute to the writing and development of Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest's values and with all organisational systems, policies and procedures
· To work with colleagues and partners within the service to provide a seamless service
· In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to take responsibility for your own health and safety at work and that of any staff, service users or visitors you are working with, and to report any risks or potential hazards to the Health and Safety Representative
· To keep records and statistics for dissemination to effectively monitor the service, ensuring that all files and information are kept in accordance with Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest's policies on confidentiality and data protection
· To be administratively self-supporting
· To liaise with other Mind CHWF projects and staff from partner agencies and external stakeholders to facilitate and maintain effective links
· To attend and participate in staff meetings, contributing to discussions and giving reports if needed
· To attend supervision, appraisal meetings, and appropriate internal and external training courses as approved by your line manager
· To attend Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest staff away days
· To undertake any other tasks and duties commensurate with the post as directed by your manager, or any other senior manager in Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest
Person Specification
The following criteria will be used when assessing candidates. Criteria marked (E) are Essential and (D) are Desirable.
Values and Behaviours
· A passion and commitment to supporting good health for individuals and communities (E)
· A valuing of coproduction (E)
· Effective verbal and written communications that can be modified to different stakeholders (E)
· Collaborative team working skills (E)
· Proven negotiating and networking skills with an ability to establish new working partnerships (E)
· Adaptable and resilient to work in a changing and challenging environment (E)
· Ability to deliver against agreed goals, targets and outcomes (E)
· Ability to translate strategy into tangible action to enhance service KPI performance (E)
· Resilient and reflective (E)
· Ability to work under pressure and meet both service and central services deadlines (E)
· Able to work in a changing and sometimes challenging environment (E)
· Excellent report writing skills (E)
· Excellent organisational abilities, able to manage a complex workload of multiple priorities (E)
Knowledge & Experience
· Proven ability to establish new partnerships and collaboration with agencies, with enhanced negotiating skills (E)
· Significant Management experience of leading throughout challenge and change (E)
· Track record of developing innovative approaches to community-based collaboration and joint-working strategies (E)
· An understanding and interest in community development and peer support approaches (E)
· Proven knowledge of substance misuse (D)
· Experience of community-based interventions/collaboration / partnership making (E)
· Resilient and reflective (E)
· Ability to work under pressure and meet both service and central services deadlines (E)
Skills & abilities
· Strong collaborative leadership skills (E)
· Coaching skills to achieve successful outcomes (D)
· Proven experience in leading teams with an ability to improve and adapt to changing demands (E)
· Ability to prepare and manage the services Business Continuity Plans (D)
· Experience of Microsoft Office suite, Excel and Database systems (E)
· Experience of performance monitoring at a high level (E)
· Good communication skills and professional role model with staff and partners at all levels (E)
Qualifications
Essential
· Fluent written and spoken English with appropriate literacy and numeracy skills. (E)
Desirable
· Relevant qualification in health, social care, substance use, mental health, psychology, counselling, social work, or a related field, or equivalent experience. (D)
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
· Enhanced check required.
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Senior Outreach Worker
Location: Hatfield / Hybrid Working (minimum 3 days office-based, including core days Tuesday and Wednesday)
Salary: £33,095 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 14th August 2026
Recruitment Day: 10.00 am to 2.00 pm 18th August 2026
Make a difference to young people's lives
Herts Young Homeless (hyh) is looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Outreach Worker to help establish and develop an exciting new outreach service.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is motivated by making a real impact and wants to work directly with young people who are at risk of homelessness. As a Senior Outreach Worker, you will play a key role in delivering support, building relationships, and helping young people access the services and opportunities they need to achieve positive outcomes.
Working as part of our Frontline Services team, you will help shape a new service from the ground up while ensuring young people receive high-quality, person-centred support.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
Most importantly, we are looking for someone who shares our values and believes that every young person deserves a safe place to live and the opportunity to thrive.
Why join hyh?
At hyh, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities, identities, and experiences.
We value our people and want you to feel supported and appreciated. We offer:
Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented within the charity sector, including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with relevant lived experience.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience for everyone.
Safeguarding
hyh is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Apply now
Join us in helping young people build brighter futures and prevent homelessness before it happens. Visit our website and click the apply here link.
Please upload a covering letter and CV outlining your relevant skills and experience as well as why you want to apply for the role.
Breaking the cycle of youth homelessness through education, advice and support for young people and their families

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Tyne Rivers Trust is looking for a talented and proactive Systems Officer to lead the development and management of our data and digital systems at an exciting time of growth and organisational development.
As a registered environmental charity, we work to improve rivers and their catchments for the benefit of people, wildlife and communities. Following our recent expansion to include Northumberland Rivers catchments, we are strengthening our systems and data infrastructure to support our growing impact across the region.
About the Role
This is a new and influential position at the heart of the organisation. You will oversee and develop Tyne Rivers Trust's data management and digital systems, ensuring they are effective, secure, compliant and fit for purpose.
Working closely with colleagues across the Trust, you will help improve how we capture, manage, analyse and report information, enabling better decision-making and supporting fundraising, project delivery, communications and operational performance.
You will manage and optimise systems including Microsoft 365, CRM databases, reporting tools, document management systems and spatial data systems, while championing best practice in data governance and digital working.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the implementation, development and ongoing management of the Trust's data management systems.
Ensure data quality, consistency, security and compliance with GDPR and information governance requirements.
Act as the organisational lead for data management, system administration and continuous improvement.
Manage and optimise Microsoft 365, CRM systems, reporting tools and other digital platforms.
Identify opportunities for automation, integration and improved workflows.
Develop policies, procedures and guidance relating to data and systems management.
Produce reports and insights to support organisational planning, monitoring and evaluation.
Provide training, support and advice to colleagues on systems and data processes.
Support the management and development of spatial data systems and GIS resources.
About You
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical and analytical skills with excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
You will have:
Experience of managing or administering data management and digital systems.
Experience implementing or upgrading CRM, database or information management systems.
Strong understanding of data management principles and best practice.
Knowledge of GDPR, information governance and data protection requirements.
Experience supporting colleagues to make effective use of systems and technology.
Experience producing accurate reports and analysing data for different audiences.
Experience using Microsoft 365 in an organisational setting.
Excellent organisational, problem-solving and communication skills.
It would be advantageous if you also have:
Experience working in the charity or environmental sector.
Knowledge of environmental monitoring and data management.
Experience with fundraising databases and reporting systems.
Understanding of digital transformation projects.
Experience or knowledge of GIS and spatial data management.
Why Join Us?
At Tyne Rivers Trust, you'll be part of a passionate and dedicated team working to create healthier rivers, stronger communities and a more sustainable future.
We offer:
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
The chance to make a real impact on the environment across North East England.
This role is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we are strengthening our team and increasing our capacity to protect and restore rivers across the region.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We're looking for a Senior Project Worker to share responsibility for the effective daily operation of Catching Lives’ services, in the day centre and in the community. They coordinate with the Manager, colleagues, volunteers and external partners to deliver a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment in which people get the help that they need to make positive changes and move on in their lives. The post-holder provides one-to-one support to clients and works alongside the Manager to offer support and oversight to the wider client-facing team. They are the Designated Safeguarding Lead, assessing and escalating concerns in line with our policy and safeguarding best practice, and participating in multi-agency safeguarding work.
Key responsibilities
Tenancy Sustainment
Community progression
Who we're looking for
Essential
Desirable
Working at Catching Lives
Catching Lives is a community charity, currently staffed by a team of 10. We’re in the process of expanding with current recruitment, so that we can introduce community-based support alongside strengthening our core day centre offer.
The successful candidate will complete a structured induction that includes shadowing colleagues and visiting local services. Staff typically attend weekly team meetings on Wednesday afternoons, as well as having regular 1-1s with their line manager, and there is confidential access to an employee assistance scheme. The day centre offers free tea and coffee throughout the working day. As well as core training for new starters, there are ongoing training and development opportunities.
The job is open to anyone with the experience and skills listed in the Essential section of the Person Specification below. The post is subject to DBS and reference checks, but please note that our policy does not automatically exclude people with past offences.
We particularly encourage applications from people whose identities are currently under-represented in our team including men, Black and Asian people, LGBTQ+ people and people with lived experience of homelessness.
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification in the Job Pack. Apply on CharityJob with your CV (or a link to your LinkedIn profile) and, importantly, a personal statement telling us:
1. Why you want to work for a homelessness charity, and
2. What specific experience you have that meets the experience requirements listed in the Essential points of the Person Specification?
The closing date is Monday 17 August at 11am. Interviews are planned for 26-28 August 2026. If possible, please let us know your availability on these dates in your application.
Our vision is of a society where everyone has a safe place to live and the opportunity to lead a fulfilling life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you help transform the way our charity engages with unpaid carers? As the leading Essex charity supporting carers it is vital that what we do is rooted in their voice and lived experience.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Carer Engagement Lead to join our team, in a new role working directly with the CEO to ensure that carers lived experience is heard and understood and that carers, including young carers across Essex, have opportunities to participate and contribute. This is a rewarding and varied role, combining direct engagement with carers alongside analysing data and communicating evidence of need to help effect real and positive change.
You will be an engaging communicator with active listening skills and the ability to interpret and apply lived experience to strategic and policy decisions and planning. You will ideally have personal experience of unpaid caring responsibilities and may have previously facilitated service user involvement. You'll be passionate about harnessing the voice of local carers to secure improved outcomes for carers of all ages across Essex.
Action for Family Carers is a thriving charity which for over 35 years has been providing support for Adult Carers and Young Carers – people with unpaid caring responsibilities for others. We are a Carers Trust Network Partner and hold the Excellence for Carers quality mark. We provide support including information, coaching, counselling, peer support, respite care, and Young Carer clubs across Essex, working within schools, GP practices and a variety of community settings.
Your responsibilities will include:
Coordinating participation opportunities that enable adult and young carers to influence local, regional and national policy decisions and help achieve positive change
Harnessing and amplifying local carer voice and experience and engaging carers in service planning, delivery and review
Identifying themes and trends and ensuring these are communicated to key stakeholders
Monitoring and reporting on outcomes.
You will need to be:
An excellent communicator with empathy and active listening skills.
Proactive, highly organised and equally at home analysing data or producing reports as in engaging with carers and senior local decision makers
Confident in the use of IT including Microsoft 365 and CRMs (databases).
Passionate about improving outcomes for local carers.
A driver with access to a vehicle and a willingness to travel across Essex.
We offer:
Full induction and relevant training
Contributory pension scheme
24-hour Confidential Staff Helpline
An opportunity to help vulnerable families in the local community
A chance to be part of a supportive and friendly team
We are seeking an organised, proactive, and people-focused Business Support and Grant Manager to join our growing charity. This new full time role has been created to support increasing demand and offers the opportunity to contribute directly to projects that deliver lasting community impact. The position is offered on a two-year fixed-term contract, with the intention of becoming permanent. Some UK travel, including occasional overnight stays, will be required.
Reports To: CEO
Contract: Full Time Fixed Term (2 years) with the intention of becoming permanent
Location: Within commuting distance of Milton Keynes, with UK travel and occasional overnight stays. Hybrid working from home will be optional following an induction period of at least two months at the head office.
Purpose of the Role: To provide effective business support and development assistance to the charity while managing community grants from application through to award, monitoring and reporting. The postholder will support organisational growth, stakeholder engagement, tendering for new contracts, and the delivery of grant funding that creates positive community and social impact.
Probation Period: Four Months
Key Responsibilities:
Business Support
· Support the day-to-day operational effectiveness of the charity.
· Coordinate, prepare and submit tenders and business proposals.
· Gather and collate information from internal and external stakeholders to support submissions.
· Ensure all submissions are completed accurately and within deadlines.
· Support the CEO and Grant Director with reports and presentations.
· Maintain accurate records, databases and organisational documentation.
Grant Management
· Administer grant programmes from application to project completion.
· Review and assess funding applications against agreed criteria.
· Undertake due diligence and eligibility checks.
· Attend community benefit fund Advisory Panel Meetings.
· Monitor grant expenditure and funded project progress.
· Review monitoring reports and evaluate project outcomes.
· Ensure compliance with governance, funding conditions and reporting requirements.
· Maintain accurate grant records and audit trails.
Stakeholder Engagement
· Develop and maintain positive relationships with funders, applicants, community groups and partners.
· Provide guidance and support to applicants throughout the grant process.
· Support the onboarding of new clients.
· Represent the charity at meetings and events and public consultations.
· Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders and grant recipients.
Community Benefit Funds
· Support the development and delivery of community benefit funds.
· Assist with planning, governance, assessment and reporting activities.
· Support research and community engagement initiatives.
· Contribute to ensuring funds deliver measurable and lasting community outcomes.
General
· Uphold the values, policies and procedures of the charity.
· Work collaboratively across the organisation.
· Undertake other duties appropriate to the role and level of responsibility.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
Experience
· Experience of preparing tenders, funding bids or funding applications.
· Experience of stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
· Experience of managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
· Experience of producing reports and maintaining accurate records.
Knowledge
· Understanding of grant-making processes and funding assessment principles.
· Knowledge of governance, compliance and accountability requirements.
· Understanding of community-focused or charitable activities.
Skills & Abilities
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Strong organisational and project management skills.
· Ability to assess information objectively and make evidence-based recommendations.
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
· Ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
· Competent in Microsoft Office applications and database management.
· Ability to work independently and use initiative.
Personal Attributes
· Proactive and self-motivated.
· Professional and trustworthy.
· Strong commitment to fairness, transparency and integrity.
· Adaptable and solutions-focused.
· Passionate about supporting communities and delivering positive impact.
Desirable Criteria
Experience
· Experience working within a charity, community organisation, social enterprise or funding body.
· Experience managing community benefit funds.
· Experience of contract management or project delivery.
· Experience supporting senior leaders or board-level governance activities.
Knowledge
· Understanding of social value and community wealth-building principles.
· Knowledge of charity governance and funding environments.
Qualifications
· Degree-level qualification or relevant professional experience.
· Relevant qualification in business administration, project management, fundraising, grant management or a related discipline.
Other Requirements
· Willingness to travel across the UK.
· Ability to undertake occasional overnight stays.
· Right to work in the UK
· UK Driving License
As a Senior Campaigns Adviser, you will play a vital role in developing and delivering national campaigns that make a real difference for people affected by motor neurone disease (MND). Working in a fast-paced environment, you will identify opportunities to influence policy, legislation and public debate, while ensuring our MND community is meaningfully involved in developing campaigns, and creating engaging content that motivates supporters to take action bringing your experience from the third sector.
At the Motor Neurone Disease Association, our work is driven by the urgent need to improve the lives of people affected by MND. As a Senior Campaigns Adviser, you will join a collaborative team committed to creating positive change through evidence-led campaigning.
Key Responsibilities
About You
Essential Criteria
Desirable Criteria
Further information about the MND Association and the full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack.
Hybrid working expectations: One day per week London office attendence required. Flexibility to travel to events and meetings as required.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
What We Offer
About Us
Motor Neurone Disease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND. We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters.
We support people affected by Motor Neurone Disease, campaign for better care and fund ground-breaking research. Because with MND, every day matters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.