Senior development manager jobs in arun, west sussex
Full Time, 35 hours per week
Permanent
£ 58,150 per annum
Home based role and living within the relevant region or close enough proximity to be able to travel and meet the requirements of this role’ (subject to meeting homeworking assessment requirements, which includes a minimum broadband speed of 18Mbps).
In this new but key role you will be responsible for assisting the Senior Negotiating Officer to manage and support our stewards, safety and equality representative networks across Yorkshire and Humber region, advising them in providing individual and collective industrial relations support to members, working both in and outside of the NHS. You will also be expected to spend approximately 25% of your time, managing cases from across the UK, but predominantly from nearby regions.
The postholder will work in collaboration with other health trade unions across the region.
You will work with the CSP regional team to recruit and organise members, influence on local workforce issues and promote physiotherapy.
You will provide representation for members at disciplinary hearings, grievances and disputes with employers, and provide general advice and information to representatives and members on issues such as pay, terms and conditions, and employment legislation.
With significant trade union experience at a senior level, and an understanding of NHS structures and government policy on health, you will have excellent communication, negotiation, training and presentational skills, combined with a strong collaborative approach and a thorough understanding of, and commitment to, equality and diversity principles and the ability to put them into practice.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jim Fahie, Assistant Director of Employment Relations and Union Services or Kathryn Armstrong, Senior Negotiating Officer for Yorkshire and Humber at Head Office.
Why work for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy?
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's 65,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and support workers; and one of the largest representative bodies in healthcare.
At the CSP, our goal is to create a culture characterised by innovation, respect, encouragement, passion and teamwork. We all strive for continuous improvement and to be the best at everything we do. We aspire to work in a way that embodies our values of learning, courage, inclusive and integrity. Our shared values are part of our organisational DNA, reflecting the expectations we have of ourselves and others. They guide what we do and how we do it, to have the greatest impact for our members. Please read about the CSP's values for further information on the website.
We offer an excellent benefits package, including 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, Christmas office closure between 25 December to 01 January and generous pension scheme with 12% employer contribution.
To enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life, we would be happy to discuss flexible working arrangements with shortlisted candidates (subject to business needs).
To apply for the role please click on the ‘Apply online’ tab below and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: 10am, 19th June 2025
Interview date: W/c 7th July 2025, in-person at London Office
If you require any adjustments during the application stage, please email the Human Resources team at Head Office.
The CSP is committed to equity of opportunity, aiming to provide a working and learning environment free from discrimination. We are taking appropriate steps to create a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we work and live in. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from candidates under-represented in the CSP’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ people. Please note, all candidates will be expected to actively demonstrate their commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Belonging throughout the application and interview stages. View our equity, diversity and belonging strategy on the website.
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School Improvement Officer
We wish to appoint two experienced senior leaders to help deliver educational excellence and effectiveness across the 155 Church of England schools and academies in Chichester that belong to the household of faith in the Diocese.
This is hybrid-working role offering flexible working and can be either full or part-time.
Position: School Effectiveness Officer
Location: East Sussex/Hybrid
Salary: £55,000 - £58,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience for 37.5 hours per week or a pro-rata salary of £44,000 - £46,400pa for 30 hours per week (0.8 contract)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week or part-time, 30 hours per week (flexible working)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 22nd June 2025
Interview Date: Interviews will be held in Hove on Tuesday 11th July 2025
About the Role
We are looking for one School Effectiveness Officer to provide support to schools in East Sussex and another to schools in Mid/West Sussex. Both roles are offered as full-time positions; however we are happy to receive applications from candidates who may be looking for a part-time role.
The organisations vision for Education is to be “deeply Christian, serving the common good.” We are seeking new team members who can support the development of school improvement and Christian distinctiveness provision across Church of England schools and academies.
The principal duties include:
- Providing advice and support to school leaders on strategies for improvement and raising standards in church schools
- Developing effective processes for school improvement based on monitoring, review and evaluation principles.
- Supporting church schools and academies in their preparation for and response to Ofsted and SIAMS inspections.
- Advising school leaders on the development of the distinctive Christian character and the promotion of spiritual, moral, social and cultural development in the life of their schools and academies.
As an employer, and as a Church House team, the mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive.
About You
Our ideal candidate will:
- Be an experienced Headteacher with a record of delivering school improvement and educational excellence.
- Be a practising Christian and committed to the role that church schools play in the formal education and raising of standards.
- Have the ability to build strong professional relationships, have challenging conversations and hold senior school leaders to account with sensitivity and understanding.
- Show evidence of good leadership and organisational skills and have the ability to prioritise tasks, risks and opportunities.
For full details of the job please see the job description and person specification when you click to apply.
Please note this is post to which a Genuine Occupational Requirement under paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act applies, the requirement being that the post holder is a practising Christian.
About the Organisation
The vision of the Diocese is to help people within the Diocese to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of the Sussex across more than 360 parishes and 155 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England.
What we offer:
- One of the core values is flexibility. The Diocese offer flexi-time and the opportunity to apply to use the DBF’s remote working policy to work from home for part of the week.
- 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and two privilege days per year or a 0.8 pro-rata equivalent.
- Membership of the Church Worker’s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0-6%.
- Free parking, and the ride to work scheme and development opportunities
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and the post will involve travelling around the Diocese, some evening work and occasional work at weekends.
Please note this is post to which a Genuine Occupational Requirement under paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act applies, the requirement being that the post holder is a practising Christian.
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About Us
Down Syndrome UK (DSUK) is a national parent led charity, actively supporting over 5,000 families with a child or young person with Down syndrome. Our mission is to empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives, ensuring they reach their full potential.
Through our flagship initiative, Positive About Down Syndrome (PADS), we provide comprehensive support from prenatal care through adulthood. We equip healthcare providers and educators with essential training and resources, including our renowned #pants4school program, which helps children achieve independence in toilet training.
At DSUK, we are committed to advocating for equality and inclusion, and driving impactful change through education and campaigning.
We are growing our team to strengthen our fundraising operations and diversify our income. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping our income generation strategy and building meaningful relationships with funders and corporate partners.
Role Overview
We are seeking a proactive, strategic, and driven individual to lead our grant and bid writing function while also developing and managing relationships with corporate donors and partners. You will work closely with senior leadership to secure vital income through trusts, foundations, and businesses that align with our mission.
Key Responsibilities
Grant & Bid Writing (50%)
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Research and identify suitable funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies.
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Write compelling, evidence-based grant applications and funding proposals.
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Manage a pipeline of funding opportunities, ensuring deadlines are met.
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Develop and implement an impact reporting strategy for grant and bid writing.
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Monitor and report on funded projects in collaboration (using Salesforce) with delivery teams.
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Maintain relationships with funders through regular updates, impact reports, and renewal applications.
Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships (50%)
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Implement our corporate fundraising strategy to increase income from businesses.
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Identify and approach potential corporate partners, managing outreach and engagement.
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Manage and cultivate existing partnerships with companies and organisations.
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Create tailored proposals, sponsorship packages, and partnership materials.
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Collaborate with the marketing team to promote partnerships and joint campaigns.
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Organise and support corporate fundraising events and staff engagement opportunities.
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To maintain excellent supporter stewardship and cultivation including thanking supporters and supporter development communications.
Person Specification
Essential
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Proven experience in writing successful funding bids and managing grant applications.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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Ability to write persuasively and tailor messaging for different audiences.
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Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
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Passion for the mission of Down Syndrome UK and a commitment to inclusion.
Desirable
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Experience working in a small charity or growing organisation.
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Knowledge of disability or education-related sectors.
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Familiarity with CRM systems (such as Salesforce for non-profits) and impact reporting.
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Experience in corporate fundraising, CSR, or business development.
What We Offer
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Working from home.
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Flexible working arrangements.
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Supportive and inclusive working environment.
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Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing, ambitious charity.
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Training and professional development opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thrombosis UK is a small but impactful health charity focused on raising awareness, funding research, and supporting education around venous thromboembolism (VTE). With a team of just three staff and a dedicated Board, we are entering a transitional period and are seeking an Interim CEO to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and provide hands-on leadership while we recruit a permanent CEO.
This is a practical, sleeves-rolled-up role ideal for someone who is comfortable managing a small charity and supporting both strategy and admin. You’ll work closely with staff and trustees, maintain momentum across our programmes, and support stakeholder and beneficiary engagement. Fundraising and marketing experience are a plus.
While this is an interim post, applicants will be welcome to apply for the permanent CEO role when recruitment begins.
Overview
High energy costs are a nightmare for millions of UK households, while huge profits are made at our expense. Poor housing and heating systems are a key part of the problem, along with dependence on polluting, climate-changing fossil fuels. FPA is a campaigning organisation that sets out to attack the root causes of fuel poverty along with the specific injustices facing people and communities. We want to see the UK’s energy system decarbonised as rapidly as possible, with a just transition for communities and workers.that includes affordability.
Working closely with pensioners groups, trades unions, disabled campaigners, tenants’ organisations and others on the frontline of fuel poverty, we’re using protest and direct action to fight for real, sustainable solutions to the cold homes crisis. We are looking for a committed senior organiser, who shares our passion and values, to bring energy and imagination to developing our base and supporting our members to build their power.
About the role
Fuel Poverty Action (FPA) was started in 2011 by climate activists who wanted to ensure that the green energy transition doesn’t happen at the expense of those with less social and economic power. Rather, they saw the break with fossil fuels as an opportunity to end the scourge of fuel poverty in the UK - a chance to rethink priorities and design inequality out of the energy system.
Immediately, they were drawn into community-based struggles for energy justice, against false, profit-driven solutions and maladministration of ‘green’ measures with no accountability to tenants and residents.
Over the years others joined the fight, growing FPA to a small membership-led organisation comprising people at the sharp end of fuel poverty - people of all ages and backgrounds, mainly located in London. Since 2022, funding has enabled us to employ a small, dispersed team who are accountable to directors and a membership that is now UK-wide.
We are now looking for an experienced, senior organiser to help FPA grow and evolve our membership network further. We want to reach more people and support members to be active within FPA so that we can build our political impact and remain meaningfully member-led.
We are seeking a flexible person with significant leadership experience who will be confident working as part of a small team, capable of outward facing work and internal management. You will have experience of organising in collective campaigns, including digitally, and a background in grassroots or community-based action, with a strong commitment to inclusive and anti-oppressive practice.
As the Organising Lead, you will join our Campaigns Lead and Operations Lead as the third pillar of our self-managing Coordination Team. While line-managing other colleagues and enabling the contributions of members who are unpaid, you will yourself be a member of FPA, and answerable to the group.
We use the digital platform Action Network to run campaigns and communicate with FPA supporters. Our ideal candidate would have the skills to incorporate ladders, tags and custom fields into our digital campaigns to maximise online to offline impact and convert list growth into membership. They would also actively maintain relationships with existing members who are not always confident with online communication tools.
There is a lot of scope to bring new ideas and perspectives to shape our work.
What you might find yourself doing:
Strategy development: Leading on creation of a new membership growth and retention strategy in collaboration with existing members
Growing our base: Boosting in-person recruitment and using Action Network to build a digital pipeline into membership
Communications: Ensuring members are connected and informed through one-to-one calls, emails, members’ section of the website, WhatsApp groups and other platforms.
Member development: Building one-to-one relationships with members, understanding their interests, linking them to opportunities and providing feedback and follow-up
Member activation: Supporting members to participate in our own and allies’ events, actions and mobilisations, digitally and on the ground
Speaker invitations: Representing FPA at events and in media as well as supporting members to do so
Capacity building and training: Providing tools, advice and training to members and supporters, including to FPA’s local groups in Glasgow, Manchester and London
Administration: Managing onboarding systems and securely maintaining records
Organisational management: As part of the self-managing Coordination Team
Line management: Providing light touch management for one or more colleagues
Online meetings: Including prospective member induction interviews and regular members’ meetings which you organise and facilitate
About You
Essential requirements. You’ll thrive in this role if you:
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are highly organised, comfortable self-managing and detail-oprientated in routine admin tasks
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have demonstrable skills in organisational and people management that are relevant for a remote team
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are instinctively collaborative and able to communicate warmly, openly and honestly with colleagues
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are self-motivated, flexible and positive about remote team working, ready to take responsibility for pacing yourself and maintaining your well-being at busy times
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have excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, editing, IT skills, and listening
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are agile in your use of digital platforms to communicate with different audiences
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have a strong affinity with FPA’s aims, objectives and organisational values of solidarity, empathy and respect
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have a proven understanding of anti-oppression work and commitment to tackling all institutional forms of oppression, bigotry and exclusion
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have excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and sensitively, and work effectively with diverse individuals, including those directly impacted by injustice and oppression
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are confident and creative in your approach to running online and in-person meetings
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have several years of experience in organising or campaigning on issues of poverty and/or the climate, housing or energy
It is also desirable (but not necessary) for you to have:
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experience of using Action Network or similar platforms to build an activist pipeline
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the skills to craft compelling calls to action and design digital content optimised for engagement
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experience of providing training tools, skills and hand-holding to those at the sharp end of the polycrisis
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links and ongoing relationships with networks and movements with similar aims or values to Fuel Poverty Action
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experience of horizontal organisations and ways to promote staff wellbeing and sustainable remote working
Compensation Policy
We’ll compensate team members on the following basis:
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All salaried team members are contracted on the same terms and conditions
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We have a 30 hour week maximum for all team members - most commonly worked as 4 x 7.5 hour days
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Team members are paid an equitable and sustainable compensation rate which is the pro rate equivalent to a full-time (5 day) salary of £40-45,000, regardless of role or level of experience
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Our compensation rates have been set following Platform’s best practice Social Justice Waging System:
Annual salary (30 hours per week):
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Band 1 - No dependents or children and inherited wealth: £32,000
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Band 2 - One or more children or dependents and inherited wealth OR No inherited wealth but no children or dependents: £34,000
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Band 3 - One or more more children or dependents and no inherited wealth: £36,000
Further details
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3% employer-matched pension
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Genuinely flexible working
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25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
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A progressive parental leave policy
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£15 / month working-from-home broadband stipend
We have no central office or workspace budget, so it is imperative that you are comfortable working from home
Some costs-paid travel and monthly evening and occasional weekend working will be required
We particularly welcome applications from marginalised groups, especially people of colour and other ethnic minorities, people who identify as LGBTQIA, disabled people and those who identify as working class or have done so in the past
The appointment will be for one year with a hope of extension, funding permitting, and a four month probationary period
We want warm, safe homes on a flourishing planet, where everyone has enough and resources are justly shared

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Director of Finance and Resources is responsible for managing the charity’s finances efficiently and accurately, ensuring that all financial activities are carried out in compliance with statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements. Playing a key role in strategic planning, including planning for future budgets and allocation of resources in collaboration with the CEO and Board, the Director of Finance & Resources also leads on HR and IT for the Trust and supports the implementation of good governance practices. The role oversees the production of monthly management accounts, line-managing the Finance Officer who takes care of day-to-day financial functions. You will provide financial recommendations to the Finance & Audit Committee (which meets quarterly), ensuring that the Trust’s financial practices adhere to statutory regulations and legislation. The Director of Finance & Resources also leads on the Trust’s annual audit and production of Annual accounts, filed with the Charity Commission. For this role you will need to have strong experience in finance, accounting or a related field, demonstrating excellent analytical skills and numerical proficiency alongside capability to think strategically and facility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Everyone associated with the Trust works remotely and has always done so. Our team, Board, volunteers and partners are UK-wide and so meetings and events are held regularly in London and across the country. You will report to the CEO and line manage the Finance Officer. As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will regularly collaborate with our Board of trustees and, particularly, the Chair and members of the Finance & Audit Committee.
Some core hours will be required but a degree of flexible working will be possible. Some travel will be expected in order to attend in-person meetings. The Trust is committed to each team member’s professional development and offers regular opportunities to undertake formal and informal training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
OUTLINE OF THE ROLE
Work with the Trustees to devise and lead new fundraising initiatives that fulfil the objectives of the Trust's Fundraising Strategy and annual income budget, with particular focus on regular giving across all alumni, gifts from high-net-worth individuals, and legacies. This will involve:
• Developing and delivering improved communications to build a stronger connected donor network.
• Locating, engaging and retaining alumni to support and promote the Trust, focused on ensuring their long-term impact on the Trust and its beneficiaries.
• Work with the Trustees/Trust Fundraising Committee to devise and implement new fundraising initiatives.
• Work with the Trustees/Trust Fundraising Committee to identify and engage new volunteers to support the Trust's activities.
KEY TASKS
Work with the Trustees and Fundraising Committee to devise and implement the following:
• Improve communications
The Trust has a strong, growing, and engaged network of loyal alumni who already support the Trust's beneficiaries through fundraising and volunteering. However, the Trust's communications need to be improved in order to increase the numbers of donors who provide sustained financial support and inspire all donors to raise their level of donations. Continually find opportunities to engage new donors and ensure clear consistent messaging.
• Manage and maintain donor data
The Trust needs to maintain a full and accurate database of all donors and fundraising activities to support long-term tracking and inform future fundraising. This also requires networking among alumni and being vigilant to changes in alumni data.
• Research and approach alumni whose connection with the Trust has lapsed
Continue to grow the active network through researching and motivating dormant and lapsed alumni to reconnect with the Trust.
• Research untapped prospects
Research the database with a view to identifying dormant and untapped opportunities, especially regarding
high-net-worth individuals and legacies. Ensure fundraising approaches are well-targeted and informed in order to maximise the chances of success. This will expand to include non-alumni sources, including institutional sources such as foundations and other trusts.
• Ensure long-term donor connection
Communicate with all donors to demonstrate the impact they can make by showcasing the current and long-term outcome of programs. Deliver a diverse selection of communications to engage different audiences, with a clear plan for all members of the network. Ensure donors are connected to the Trust, value the Trust's activities and actively help fund opportunities.
• Reporting to the Trustees
Create an annual donor impact report to the Trustees, and other stakeholders such as alumni, that delineates donor statistics, reviews communications and events that have taken place during the past year and identifies potential prospects and events for developing in the coming year. Also provide a lower-level oral report of fundraising activities and communications to the Trustees at their quarterly meetings.
• Deliver income growth target
Acquire enough new donations to meet agreed annual income growth targets set by the Trustees.
You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the charity and its overall objectives. For instance, organizing fund-raising specific events in different regions. This position could evolve into a full-time commitment with a support team, but at the present time, support to this role will be provided through the existing network of volunteers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services.
About the role
You’ll empower people affected by Parkinson’s to live lives that are as fulfilling as possible, whatever that means to them, to feel able to take an active role in their treatment and to become their own advocate in health and life, wherever possible.
Our adviser teams work within local areas and via our national helpline. Our helpline hours are currently 09:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, and 10:00 to 13:00 on Saturday. We are looking for someone who can work on a flexible basis to ensure cover across the helpline’s working hours. There will also be the need to cover some hours on Saturdays, bank holidays and over the Christmas period.
What you’ll do:
- Provide in depth, person-centred information and guidance to clients via our helpline service.
- Keep accurate, up to date online client records in line with practice.
- Make best use of time in providing an effective client service.
- Recognise and respond to potential safeguarding situations using established procedures.
- Provide information on a variety of health and social care issues, including appropriate emotional support, employment and welfare benefits guidance and advocating with and on behalf of clients.
- Answer client enquiries professionally using a jargon-free approach and within established timescales.
- Maintain relationships and partnerships with internal and external teams to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
- Keep up to date with organisational and professional development relevant to your role.
What you’ll bring:
- Background and/or current experience in health and social care (A,I)
- Experience of providing health and social care information through a range of channels (A,I)
- Well-developed telephone skills including active listening and questioning (A,I)
- Experience of supporting and empowering people with problem solving, navigating the health and social care system and participating in their own care (A,I,T)
- Experience managing a complex caseload effectively and efficiently (A,I)
- Ability to be calm and deal effectively with challenging or emotional situations and/or people (I)
- Demonstrable digital competence, with experience of effective use of a range of tools including online case management systems or similar (A,I)
- Ability to work collaboratively (I)
- In depth understanding of Parkinson’s, relevant issues and legislation, in particular in connection with health and social care and welfare benefits (I)
- Commitment to working within the principles of equal opportunities (I)
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
Interviews for this role will be held on 27th June and 1st July.
The successful candidate will be required to:
- provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb
- have a confidential space in which to work
- be available to work the days of Monday - Friday
- provide occasional cover on Saturdays and/or Bank holidays
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.

Relationship Fundraising Executive.
Salary: £27,000 per annum.
Location: Remote, (within Central Region of England).
Contract: Permanent – 35 hours per week.
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave.
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
- Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts.
Why Action for Children?
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.
A bit about the role
In this role of Relationship Fundraising Executive, you will support delivery of the Fundraising strategy in our communities to grow income and support for Action for Children. The role is remote working but would suit someone living in the Central Region of England.
Driven by love we take Action for Children. Experience of working for an organisation that provides regulated services to Children and Young People across the UK.
How you'll help to create brighter futures
- Supporting the delivery of a range of fundraising campaigns and activities across the Central Region of England that provide significant income and are in line with the relationship fundraising strategy.
- Assisting with the stewardship of local volunteer fundraising groups, organisations, clubs, businesses in the local area to encourage further involvement in our work.
- Manage the administrative set up and support of ‘Action Squads’, i.e. volunteer led fundraising groups to help them successfully fundraise and raise awareness.
- Working across and attending challenge events to assist the stewardship and support for sports participants, who sign up to run, walk, cycle and skydive for Action for Children across the UK.
- Demonstrate accountability to our supporters and volunteers through an open, honest, transparent, and consistent approach.
- Supporting the delivery of set financial targets and non-financial targets and outcomes locally.
- Ensuring expected income has been received and banked within the predicted timeframes.
- Collaborate with colleagues from within Fundraising and other departments to maximise on opportunities.
- Manage daily processes efficiently and effectively to ensure onboarding of supporters in a timely manner.
Let's talk about you
- Professional Institute of Fundraising qualification (desirable) or Membership of IoF (desirable).
- Experience of delivering successful fundraising activity to achieve income growth.
- Proven experience of networking and of developing and stewarding.
- Maintaining excellent personal relationships with senior external and internal stakeholders, donors, and volunteers.
- Proficient in the use of Raiser’s Edge or equivalent database
- Managing challenging and demanding situations to ensure the delivery of all events and fundraising activities.
- Ability to project manage a team of volunteers to achieve against specific financial goals where appropriate.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 Suite.
Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements.
Find us on X, Linkedin, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.
Closing Date: Tuesday 17th June 2025.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams on 25th/26th June 2025.
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Diversity, equality, and inclusion
At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Our vision is that every child and young person has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.
We are looking for a CEO for our ambitious maths charity. Will you help us make life easier for teachers and more interesting for students?
About the charity
Dr Frost Learning is an education charity that believes there should be no barriers to a student’s desire to learn. Our product, Dr Frost Maths, allows students to learn maths online whether independently or via their school. We also provide learning materials and resources to support teachers, so children can maximise their potential in mathematics in and out of the classroom.
Tens of thousands of teachers, and hundreds of thousands of students use our product every month. Over 1000 schools subscribe to our paid product which is subsidised by our generous funders and donors. As we enter our fourth year as a charity we have some key priorities:
- Continue to migrate from a reliance on philanthropic funding to a subscription model
- Deepen our offerings in maths to support more teachers and more students
- Increase our focus on schools which have either high levels of social deprivation or teachers who are not STEM trained
We need a leader who is going to help us deliver on those and work with us to decide what the future strategy should be. We are positive about our future, keen to use the latest technologies to improve our offerings, and ambitious to meet the requirements of students and teachers in new and exciting ways.
Our name recognition is incredibly high. Our reach into schools, across the UK and beyond, is very strong. Our charitable status differentiates us from our competitors.
About the role
We are looking to appoint a CEO to lead our Charity. You will be working with a committed Board, alongside our founder and Chief Mathematician, Dr Jamie Frost, and with a staff team all dedicated to delivering a top class, online, maths education.
We have a lot of maths expertise, and our developers are excellent. What we need is someone who can lead the team, create a great working environment, and grow the business. So we need a proven leader who has an entrepreneurial mindset, perhaps with experience growing a start-up business, but definitely passionate about the transformational power of a good maths education.
Jamie Frost joins Board Meetings as an advisor. He has handed over all his intellectual property to the Charity. He much prefers creating teaching materials and going out into schools than managing staff and getting involved in the day to day running of things. He will report to the CEO.
Job description
Lead all aspects of DFL, exciting stakeholders with the vision and inspiring staff to give their best every day
Create a high performing culture across the organisation which makes people proud to work at DFL and which produces content that delights and inspires all who use it
Work with the Board to define strategy, focusing on deepening our offer in maths and potentially broadening our offer in other subjects
Translate the strategy into action plans, and clear measurable milestones and objectives, and drive the organisation to meet them
Develop a sustainable funding model that balances subscriptions, philanthropy, and seeks sources of income from areas outside but close to our vision
Keep abreast of changes in the education landscape, both policy and technology, ensuring that DFL is never left behind as new areas develop
Person Specification
Essential
· Passion for the transformative power of a good maths education
· Have led teams and can demonstrate and breadth of experience and understanding which means that could be the CEO of a small, but ambitious, organisation
· Able to demonstrate a growth mindset
Desirable
· Experience of growing a small business or startup, in a leadership role
· Experience of technology business, ideally software
· Knowledge of VC or philanthropic funding
Salary and terms
· £90,000 p.a.
· 10% employer pension (5% employee contributions, with the option to contribute more via salary sacrifice)
· Fully remote working with the option of using our London co-working space as much or as little as you like
· 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Closing date is Sunday 29th June
Please send us a CV and a 2 page cover letter / supporting statement showing how you match each of the points on on the person specification.