Senior development manager jobs

Guts UK is the only charity that covers the digestive system from top to tail, including the gut, the liver and the pancreas. The charity focuses particularly on the conditions that have no other specific charity or voice - conditions that are underserved, such as pancreatitis, diverticular disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), childhood gut and liver disease, and digestive cancers. With their mission being to improve the lives of the millions of people affected by digestive conditions, they are looking for their first Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager to help them reach that goal.

The Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager is responsible for developing and implementing plans to maximise income from corporate partners and high net worth individuals with the propensity to donate significant sums. There is huge scope to develop both income streams at Guts UK, as this is the first dedicated position covering these income streams.

With some fantastic corporate partnerships in place already, there is great potential to build on the existing foundations and leverage those corporate partnerships to secure more ranging from transactional right up to transformational.

The philanthropy function has green shoots to nurture and develop. This is an exciting role for a candidate who wants to grow and shape this income stream, and demonstrate their personal impact on generating income, and providing donors with an incredible supporter experience.

This specialist manager role would suit someone who is already operating at a senior fundraiser or manager level, or someone who can demonstrate experience of developing a corporate and/or major donor pipeline, creating operational plans and delivering income. Guts UK is a small charity with big ambition so a background that includes working within a smaller charity would be helpful for the candidate to have but isn't essential.

This is one role advertised twice to ensure candidates across both hybrid locations can apply. This role is hybrid with candidates happy to work a minimum of one day per week from the London or Hudderfield office welcome to apply. The London office address is 2 St Andrews Place, London. The Senior Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager and the Community and Events Manager work hybrid from the London office at St Andrews Place, with the Fundraising Administrator working from the Huddersfield office. 

If the successful candidate is based in London, there is an additional £2,000 London weighting to the advertised salary. 

Application notes 

Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.

To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitment to organise an informal call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had an initial call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.

Closing date for applications: Midnight Monday 17th November 

Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 25th November in person.

Liberty and its supporters have been a force for fairness, dignity and respect in our society for more than 90 years. Now, at this crucial turning point in British political history, we’re seeking an experienced comms professional to lead our external media and digital output as Media and Communications Manager.

The Communications Team tells people who Liberty is, what we do and how they can get involved – helping to shape the narrative of the media debate and influence decision makers. This role requires proven experience of line managing colleagues and devising and executing strategic national media and digital comms plans.

Liberty is a small organisation, which punches above its weight. The Media and Communications Manager will combine strong project management and hands-on day-to-day delivery, line managing a team of three in a fast-paced environment which includes a 24-hour press office.

This is an important leadership role. The post-holder will advise senior colleagues, set messaging, lead projects across earned and owned channels, brief and train spokespeople, build and maintain relationships with journalists and other external stakeholders, and draft and edit media materials.

Success will see integrated, collaborative and ambitious project planning to support policy, campaigns and legal cases to engage key audiences with impactful communications and enhance Liberty’s reputation and influence.

Liberty’s first president described our work as “the fight that is never done”. This is a great opportunity for an experienced comms professional to lead a dynamic team in that fight at a time when changing the narrative on human rights has perhaps never been more important.

Liberty fully embraces flexible working and is committed to employee development. We aim to encourage people from all backgrounds to work with us and are particularly interested in hearing from people from minority backgrounds and all socio-economic sections of society. Liberty supports hybrid working, with a minimum office attendance two days per week in the Westminster office.

The deadline for applications is 9am Tuesday 25 November 2025.

Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

Please be aware that we do not accept CVs for this role. All applicants must complete the application form to apply.

First round interviews will be held on Tuesday 9 December.

Second round interview will be held on Tuesday 16 December

More information and details on how to apply can be found on our website.

About Demos

Demos is a highly respected cross-party think tank with a unique approach to making policy to solve our long term problems. Building on nearly 30 years of creativity, ideas and impact, Demos’s mission is to upgrade democracy: rebuilding the relationship between citizen and state. Our work explores the elements of a ‘New Deal’, in which power is devolved, citizens participate in policy making, and together as a nation we find answers to the challenges of our century.

About Waves

Demos is leading the largest trial of digital democracy in Britain. 

Trust in politics and politicians is in crisis. Only 24% of people trust politicians to make decisions in the best interests of the country. Polarisation is increasing. At the same time, people want to be involved in the public policy decisions that affect them. 

Waves is a €1 million project trialling new technology in local democracy, launched to bring people together to tackle contentious local issues and strengthen trust in local government. Thousands of local people will have the opportunity to shape local government policy on an issue affecting their area.

New AI-powered technology is intended to make it easier, cheaper and quicker for participants to have their say, identify areas of consensus, discuss difficult issues and work through trade-offs together. 

We are working in partnership with two trailblazing councils who are both embracing the opportunity to put the public at the heart of their policy making. The trial will begin in the London Borough of Camden to co-develop an approach to adult social care. The trial will then move on to South Staffordshire District Council as they develop an inclusive engagement process to prepare for their next local plan. The partners will also support a further 25 councils to observe and learn from the process so that they too can use the tools in the future.

About the role 

We are looking for an experienced programme manager who can steer Waves from now until it completes in December 2026. 

You would be joining the programme at a pivotal time as we move from the ‘set-up’ and ‘co-design’ phases of the first 6-months, to the start of the first of our two trials running sequentially over the next 11 months, before moving to a final ‘impact phase’ of dissemination of our toolkits, technology and learning in the final 6 months.

Programme management of Waves means ensuring that the whole project stays on track – on time and on budget – throughout its delivery. There are 5 partners, a number of suppliers and many moving parts, so it is critical that we find someone who can work across the whole programme, anticipating who needs to do what and by when, and ensuring that the programme is delivered successfully so we can draw learnings from it to share widely across the local government, democracy, and tech sectors. 

It is worth bearing in mind that Waves is a ‘test and learn’ trial of a new deliberative democratic process using existing and new technology. Therefore, the team is committed to learning from the project and being comfortable with the uncertainty of not knowing exactly what the outcomes are going to be. 

What you'll need to be sucessful

The types of knowledge, skills and experience we are looking for are below. We welcome a range of applications which include at least some of these attributes.

• Demonstrable experience managing an equivalent programme in terms of complexity, scale and partners with a solid understanding of project management methods.
• Understanding and commitment to the mission of the programme – motivated to tackle issues of low trust in democracy among UK citizens with digital democratic platforms and deliberative processes a crucial part of the solution.
• Team management, interpersonal and communication skills – ability to lead and motivate a team with diverse skills and priorities to deliver a programme of great complexity and uncertainty, including fostering collaboration and trust, managing conflicts, maintaining transparency and empowering different partners to perform effectively.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills – the ability to align activities with overall programme objectives, making informed decisions based on programme lead and partner inputs and, where possible, data and analysis, and drive the programme towards successful outcomes. 
• Ability to identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies and manage issues that may arise during the programme lifecycle – ideally in an innovation context, one working with diverse partners with different ways of working or when using technology/ conducting trials with the public.
• An interest in, and comfort working with, innovative technologies that utilise AI and collect data, as well as an understanding of the risks and sensitivities surrounding the use of AI, among the public and within the public sector.
• Experience of owning and managing a large-scale budget, conducting calculations when there are changes from the plan, and maintaining clear and robust tracking of expenditure to ensure financial accountability.
• Demonstrable ability to adapt to changing circumstances, solve problems creatively and maintain momentum and energy during challenging situations.
• Highly collaborative, with a commitment to teamwork and inclusivity.

Application and selection process

To apply, please provide the following through our application form:

• an anonymised CV (with any references to your name and personal details removed)
• answers to four screening questions (up to 250 words each) 
• a completed copy of our diversity monitoring form (optional)

All applications will be evaluated and graded anonymously to minimise bias in our screening process.

Questions?

If you have any further questions or aren’t sure if the role is right for you, please feel free to reach out to us and we would be happy to answer any queries. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Closing Date: 5pm, 17 Nov 2025*

About Us

At Standing Together, we believe no one should live in fear, yet domestic abuse affects millions of people, often hidden in plain sight.

We don’t provide frontline services. Instead, we work behind the scenes to change the systems that too often fail survivors; from housing and health to policing, social care and beyond.

As a second-tier organisation, we support and strengthen the work of others. We bring agencies together, build skills, offer expert consultancy and drive improvements in policy and practice - so that people facing abuse get better, more joined-up support wherever they live.

We’re best known for developing the Coordinated Community Response (CCR) a powerful model that gets services working together to prevent harm and keep people safe. It’s now recognised across the UK and shapes everything we do.

Our work is proudly feminist and anti-racist. We know abuse doesn’t exist in a vacuum it’s linked to inequality, discrimination and injustice. That’s why we’re building a team that reflects the communities we serve, with space for diverse voices and lived experience.

We’re remote-based but closely connected through shared values, mutual respect and a deep belief in the power of system change.

We stand with survivors. We stand for justice. We stand together for change. To read more about our amazing work visit our website.

The Opportunity

Be part of a national team improving how services respond to domestic abuse.

As our Senior Trainer, you will lead the delivery and continuous improvement of our training offer, so more professionals have the confidence and skills to respond well to domestic abuse.

You will design and deliver engaging training online and in person, coordinate rotas and resources, uphold quality, and use feedback to keep content relevant and impactful. You will also line manage two Training Coordinators, nurture key client relationships, and support proposals and bookings that grow our reach and repeat business.

About You

You are an established trainer with experience in the Violence Against Women and Girls sector. You can design and deliver dynamic, inclusive sessions for mixed audiences, both online and in person, with strong feedback and repeat bookings to show for it.

You bring solid understanding of housing and health including safeguarding and local pathways, and you are confident running day to day operations, scheduling and capacity planning.

You have experience line managing people and setting clear standards through observation, coaching and quality assurance. You are comfortable scoping client needs, shaping simple SLAs and turning data and feedback into clear KPIs and reports.

You are trauma informed, anti-racist, collaborative and calm under pressure, with strong communication and sound judgement. A relevant training qualification such as PTLLS or equivalent is desirable.

Whilst this is a remote based job, you will need to be located within London/Home Counties area and be able to travel when required.

Our Offer

Band: 4
Starting Salary: 4Mid, £34,772.00 FTE, £20,863.20 Pro Rata. This is the starting salary within a band of incremental points, with progression subject to satisfactory annual reviews and available funding.
Hours: 21 hours a week (Wed – Fri, 9 am–5 pm)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Remote working • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) • Extra leave for birthdays and cultural occasions • Flexible working • End of year shutdown • Learning and development opportunities

How to Apply

Key Dates

Deadline: 5pm, 17 Nov 2025*
Interviews: 20 Nov 2025 (online via MS Teams)
*Note: We review applications as they arrive and may close early if we find our shortlist, so do not delay.

Before you Apply

We often receive a high number of strong applications, and shortlisting can be difficult. One thing that really makes a difference is when candidates follow the application instructions carefully, it shows attention to detail and gives a great first impression.

We also understand it can be tempting to reuse content from other applications. But what we’re really looking for is something genuine; a clear and concise explanation of why you are the right person for this role.

So please take a few moments to read everything fully before you apply. It helps us see your strengths more clearly, and it gives you the best chance of standing out for Standing Together.

We’re genuinely looking forward to hearing from you.

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Do you want to help millions of women in some of the world’s poorest countries succeed as entrepreneurs and work their own way out of poverty?

QuarterFive are delighted to be supporting Hand in Hand International in their search for a Philanthropy and Partnerships Officer (Corporate Partnerships). Since 2003, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, Hand in Hand International have helped more than 5 million women launch small businesses that can stand the test of time. Some are smallholder farmers learning to stand up to climate change, some are refugees starting a new life after running from conflict. Others are young women and girls with few opportunities, starting to dream – and plan – for the future.

Achievements (so far) include:

• 9.2 million new and improved jobs
• +93% average increase in monthly income
• 84% of women with the power to make decisions in their lives

As Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer (Corporate Partnerships), you will join their award-winning fundraising team - a team of eight, including a Head of Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships, three Philanthropy Partnerships Managers, two Philanthropy Officers and a Philanthropy and Corporate Assistant.

This is a corprorate partnerships focused Philanthropy & Partnerships Officer role, ideal for someone skilled in business development and relationship management who is passionate about driving social impact through strategic partnerships. You will work with a diverse range of companies — from global brands and corporate foundations to purpose-led SMEs — helping to deliver mutually beneficial partnerships that raise both income and profile for Hand in Hand International.

As Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer (Corporate Partnerships), you will:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate partners, corporate foundations, and institutional organisations
• Support the expansion of new, high-value strategic partnerships
• Help develop and deliver the organisation’s Cause-Related Marketing (CRM) product to raise both revenue and brand visibility
• Identify, cultivate and secure new business opportunities through proactive outreach and networking
• Contribute to the corporate team target of $3.2 million and the overall PCP team target of $7.1 million
• Collaborate with programme teams to develop tailored, impact-led proposals and partnership pitches
• Steward existing corporate partners to deepen engagement and ensure mutual value
• Build strong, strategic relationships with corporate stakeholders at all levels

Ideal skills and experience:

• At least 1 year of experience in corporate partnerships, business development, or major donor fundraising
• Proven ability to secure new partnerships and deliver tangible income results
• Track record of managing and growing six-figure relationships or accounts
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills, confident engaging with senior stakeholders across sectors
• Creative thinker with a strategic mindset and ability to align business objectives with social impact
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adept at developing compelling proposals and pitches
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and results-focused

Employee benefits include: 

• 26 days a year annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing after two years’ service by a day per year up to 30 days a year
• Employer pension contribution of 6.5%
• Hand in Hand is committed to financially empowering families and breaking down restrictive gender stereotypes. They offer employees parental leave at 20
  weeks’ full pay or equivalent to new mothers or primary caregivers and 13 weeks’ full pay or equivalent to new fathers or secondary caregivers (this also applies for adoption and surrogacy)
• Five days paid dependents leave per year
• International travel: Visiting their programmes and meeting the entrepreneurs they support is one of the most exciting and rewarding parts of working for Hand in Hand
• Gym stipend: Hand in Hand provide a monthly contribution towards gym membership / fitness or wellbeing activities
• Flexible working: Hand in Hand offer home working as standard on Mondays and Fridays
• Flexible start time between 8am–10am
• Positive, inclusive culture: Being an employer of choice is one of Hand in Hand’s six strategic goals. They aim to have an 80% recommender score (measured via a yearly staff survey). They believe diversity drives innovation and excellence and aim to recruit 33% of all new roles from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the charity sector.

READY TO DRIVE A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE FORWARD?

MOTIVATED BY PURPOSE, NOT JUST PROFIT?

GOT A GREAT EYE FOR DETAIL?

WE’RE RECRUITING A GENERAL MANAGER...

Can Do is a start-up using digital technology to create social change. Founded by award-winning social entrepreneur Mark Johnson MBE, Can Do is building an innovative platform to help vulnerable people take control of their lives and access the services they need.

Mark is looking for a General Manager to work alongside him. Mark is an entrepreneur and creator. To balance this, he needs someone steady, organised, and practical to turn ideas into plans and keep the day-to-day operations running smoothly.

He’s looking for someone who:

· Has experience of general/project management in a social enterprise or start-up

· Is calm, steady and level-headed

· Has meticulous attention to detail and is a practical organiser who gets things done

· Can use digital and AI tools to simplify processes

· Is empathetic and purpose-driven to help people

The role is flexible – full-time, part-time, or a great option for someone returning to work.

This isn’t just another job, it’s a chance to help build a start-up with huge potential to scale.

Think this sounds like you? Let’s start a conversation.

WHO WE ARE.

Can Do is a start-up using digital technology to create social change. Founded by award-winning social entrepreneur Mark Johnson MBE, Can Do is building an innovative platform to help vulnerable people take control of their lives and access the services they need.

Our mission is to put power back where it belongs: with the people who use services. Because we believe that if you think you can, you can.

THE ROLE

Mark is looking for a General Manager to work closely with him. He is an entrepreneur and creator. To balance this, Mark needs someone steady, organised, and practical to turn ideas into plans and keep the day-to-day running smoothly.

This is a start-up role: exciting, busy, and varied. There’s a lot to do, and you’ll need to be efficient, flexible, and ready to roll up your sleeves.

It’s about working with purpose, building something new, and making a real difference.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

· Someone with experience in project management, operations, or general management in a social enterprise, or small start-up

· A meticulous and practical organiser who enjoys making things work and getting things done

· Someone who wants to work with purpose, helping build a socially oriented organisation

· Efficient, empathetic, and comfortable juggling a wide range of tasks

· Tech-savvy and confident using AI/digital tools to make processes simple and efficient

· Flexible: this role could be full-time, part-time, or suit someone returning to work

WHAT YOU’LL DO

· Project management: Plan and manage projects from start to finish, making sure deadlines are met and everyone delivers on their part.

· Meetings and follow-up: Organise and run management meetings, keep notes, and make sure agreed actions happen.

· Governance: Oversee compliance and act as Company Secretary, keeping records accurate and up to date.

· Finance: Use Xero and work with accountants/bookkeepers to oversee budgets, accounts, and financial reports so the numbers are always clear.

· Fundraising and business development: Support funding applications, proposals, and relationships with partners to bring in new opportunities.

· Operations: Keep the day-to-day running smoothly — from diary management and HR basics to coordinating contractors.

· Communications: Maintain simple but effective comms, updating the website and keeping social media active.

SKILLS & QUALITIES

· Strong organisational and project management skills

· An excellent writer, whether contracts, bids or public facing materials

· Experience of operations, governance, and finance oversight in a small organisation, ideally a social enterprise or startup

· Confidence managing budgets and financial reporting (not a finance role, but able to keep track)

· Able to communicate clearly and keep people focused

· Empathetic, socially minded, and committed to putting people first

· Steady, reliable, and happy working in the background to let others thrive

EQUALITY & DIVERSITY.

Can Do welcomes applications from people with lived experience of social challenges. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in our recruitment process and workplace culture.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Area Manager to play a pivotal role in our Domestic Abuse Service in London.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

As a senior member of Hestia's operations team, your role is pivotal in ensuring the effective delivery of the organisation's strategic objectives. You will contribute to the development of Hestia's strategic goals and annual planning processes, translating these into a comprehensive Area Plan that aligns with the organisation's values and aims. This plan should be delivered effectively across services, with a focus on continuous improvement and outcome-driven service delivery. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities to enhance service performance through a SMART annual business plan. Ensuring adherence to Hestia's policies and procedures is essential, as is contributing to their ongoing refinement. Collaboration with the New Business and Development Team is key to identifying new opportunities, supporting tender submissions, and managing the integration of new services with careful planning and capacity assessment.

Building strong partnerships with voluntary and statutory sector providers is crucial to fostering best practices and a collaborative approach to service planning. You will ensure services meet contractual and legal obligations through regular audits and robust health and safety systems. Additionally, you will work with internal teams to shape external messaging and influence decision-making at both local and central levels.Effective resource management is a core aspect of the role. You will plan and manage budgets, ensuring financial accountability and alignment with projected figures. This includes making optimal use of staff, property, equipment, and IT resources. As a leader, you will provide clear direction and support to local service managers, fostering a high-performing team culture. You'll ensure managers are equipped with up-to-date knowledge and best practices, and that staff development needs are met through structured induction and training.

Performance management is integral, with expectations and standards clearly communicated and supported through coaching and supervision. You will model person-centred, recovery-focused approaches and ensure staff are regularly supervised and performance is reviewed. Recruitment must be proactive and aligned with funding contracts, in collaboration with HR and service users. Service quality is paramount. You will ensure service users' needs and aspirations are accurately assessed and that they have a voice in shaping service delivery. Regular quality audits and performance reporting will inform strategic decisions and highlight risks and opportunities. You'll promote service user involvement and co-production, working closely with relevant teams to embed these principles.

Financial oversight includes setting annual budgets with the Directorate and Finance teams, ensuring efficient use of resources and high standards in financial and administrative processes. You will implement recommendations from safeguarding reviews and maintain accreditation standards for domestic abuse services. Housing management responsibilities include ensuring compliance with operational policies, managing rental income, voids, arrears, and maintenance. Health and safety audits and risk assessments must be conducted within organisational timeframes. You'll liaise with partners on tenancy matters and ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting. Finally, you will maintain strong communication through regular meetings with managers, ensuring alignment and accountability across all areas of responsibility.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

The ideal candidate will have a proven senior-level track record in leading and delivering recovery-focused and trauma-informed services within a dispersed organisational structure. They will demonstrate the ability to balance the demands of delivering high-quality services that meet regulatory standards while remaining financially sustainable. Extensive experience in managing operational teams and driving performance improvements is essential. Success in securing and implementing new business opportunities is a key requirement, alongside experience in managing teams across multiple sites. The role demands a strong background in organisational change and service reconfiguration, as well as business and financial planning, including oversight of significant budgets. The candidate should also have a history of designing and delivering innovative service models and managing complex contract negotiations with commissioners.

A deep understanding of housing management and experience supporting a wide range of service user needs is vital. The candidate must be passionate about Hestia's mission and capable of inspiring and motivating staff at all levels. They should be skilled in empowering teams, fostering high performance, and adapting their management style to suit different situations whether user-led or directive.
Strategic thinking is crucial, with the ability to analyse data, trends, and risks to position the organisation for success. The candidate must be able to build rapport with service users and their families, instilling confidence and trust. Establishing credibility with commissioners and external stakeholders quickly is also important.

Experience in managing domestic abuse services and overseeing local project and service managers is required. The candidate should be familiar with the strategic landscape of care and support services and understand its implications for the organisation. They must have demonstrable experience in contract management, budget oversight, and knowledge of legislation and best practices in care, health, support, and community engagement.

The ability to transform underperforming services and support staff through robust improvement plans is essential. The candidate should have extensive knowledge of supporting women and children affected by all forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG). They must be capable of managing diverse teams with varied skill sets and working independently within policy frameworks.

Strong communication skills are required, along with a high level of financial and commercial acumen. The candidate should possess a working knowledge of the legal framework for protecting vulnerable adults and children and understand the importance of outcome-focused service delivery. A solid grasp of safeguarding issues and the ability to respond appropriately is also necessary. Proficiency in administration and IT communication tools will support effective performance in this role.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.

By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity’s values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient, and Collaborative.

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Brief role description 

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Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Digital Marketing Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day operational delivery of our website, email marketing, and digital assets. They will play a key role in user engagement, service promotion, and data-driven decision-making. They will manage and optimise our WordPress website and DotDigital email platform, ensuring all content aligns with brand and accessibility standards. The role will contribute to creative content development and campaign ideation, as well as tracking and reporting performance across channels to support the marketing manager with data-driven recommendations. This is a fixed term position for just about 2 years (end date to be confirmed at the offer stage)

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Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website.

​Eager to know more about the role?​ Have a look at the Job Description attached

​What’s in it for you?​ Check out our Benefits.

​Have we convinced you to apply? ​If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by ​Wednesday, 19 November 2025.

​Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team 

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Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. ​

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. 

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

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This role is a hybrid role, working two days a week from any Ronald McDonald House or office. 

Ronald McDonald House Charities UK is seeking a proactive and creative Challenge and Participation Events Manager to lead the planning and delivery of our challenge events portfolio. This role is key to engaging supporters through inspiring experiences, growing income, and raising awareness of our mission to support families with children in hospital.

You’ll manage a range of events from marathons and treks to bespoke fundraising challenges, ensuring participants feel valued, motivated, and connected to the cause. You’ll also play a strategic role in developing new opportunities and partnerships to expand our reach and impact.

Event Strategy and Planning 

• Develop and deliver a strategic plan for challenge and participation events, including recruitment and income targets that are aligned with broader fundraising targets and audience engagement goals.
• Identify and evaluate new event opportunities, including third-party and bespoke challenges, to diversify income streams.

Event Delivery and Logistics

• Lead the end-to-end management of events, including budgeting, planning, supplier coordination, risk management, and on-the-day execution.
• Ensure all events are delivered to a high standard, providing an exceptional experience for participants.

Supporter Engagement and Stewardship 

• Build strong relationships with event participants, providing excellent supporter care and tailored stewardship journeys.
• Create engaging communications and materials to inspire fundraising and deepen connections with the Charity.

Marketing and Promotion

• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to promote events across digital (paid and organic), social media, and offline channels.
• Develop compelling content and campaigns to recruit participants and showcase impact.

Monitoring and Evaluation 

• Track performance against KPIs, analysing data to inform future planning and improve participant experience.
• Produce regular reports and insights for internal stakeholders.

Collaboration and Partnership

• Line manage the Senior Events Fundraiser, providing guidance, performance feedback, and support for professional development to ensure successful event delivery and alignment with organisational objectives.
• Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising, communications, and operations to ensure integrated delivery.
• Build relationships with external partners, suppliers, and event organisers to maximise opportunities and efficiency.

Knowledge and Experience 

• Proven experience meeting or exceeding income targets
• Understanding of effective stewardship tactics to maximise income and deepen engagement with participants
• Understanding of relevant marketing tactics and channels, particularly digital
• Able to use data, insight and market trends to make recommendations
• Collaborative, able to work effectively across functions and support our collective success
• Proven experience in managing and delivering challenge or participation events within the charity or events sector.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for supporter engagement.
• Creative thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.
• Confident using CRM systems and digital tools to manage events and supporter journeys.
• Understanding of fundraising principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with digital fundraising platforms and social media promotion.

Desirable

• Experience working with third-party event providers (e.g. London Marathon, Tough Mudder).
• Knowledge of health and safety and risk management in event delivery.

Head of Individual Giving

We’re looking for an experienced and creative Head of Individual Giving to lead and grow our individual giving programme.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you’ll shape and deliver our individual giving strategy, overseeing the recruitment, retention and development of individual supporters. You’ll lead on our major appeals, including an annual national campaign to Catholic parishes across the UK.

You’ll also play a key role in developing new fundraising products, optimising donor journeys, and ensuring our CRM and data systems support excellent stewardship and insight-driven decision making. This is a senior position with significant scope to shape the programme and make your mark.

About You

We’re looking for a confident and strategic fundraiser with a strong grasp of individual giving and a collaborative approach. You’ll bring:

• Proven experience delivering successful individual giving or direct marketing campaigns in the charity sector
• Strong skills in supporter stewardship and donor retention
• Experience of managing budgets, teams and external suppliers
• A creative, data-driven approach to growing income
• Excellent communication skills

We are recruiting for a Philanthropy Manager to manage a portfolio of dedicated major donors who contribute significant funding to the charity, developing and implementing inspiring supporter journeys that encourage repeated/ increased support. The postholder will work within a committed and supportive team environment, working collaboratively to raise awareness of the charity’s services, initiating and building mutually beneficial and sustainable relationships to ensure long-term support.

About Life:

Life is a UK charity for vulnerable women and families facing unexpected pregnancy or pregnancy loss. Life’s aim is to provide housing, care and support to vulnerable pregnant women (typically aged 16-25) who are in crisis situations, such as those facing homelessness (or at risk of), escaping abuse or other traumatic circumstances. We offer supported housing, a helpline and counselling service, and other practical and emotional support. Our services are inclusive; non-judgemental; and client-centred.

Our Values:

All our work is underpinned by the following universal human values:

• Humanity – All people are special and equal.
• Solidarity – We’re with you and for you.
• Community – We’re better together.
• Charity – Doing good for one another.
• Common good – Building a better world.

About You

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, the postholder will work closely with the Individual Giving Manager and other fundraising team members to identify major donor prospects, ensuring thorough research and engagement to cultivate relationships and solicit major gifts. The role will also involve interacting with senior church contacts such as Archbishops and diocesan representatives who have a history of support, so whilst the charity is non-religious and non-political, sensitivity within this jurisdiction will be required.

Information about the role: 

For further information, please see the attached job description. 

Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 FTE

Hours: 21 hours per week over 3 days

Location: Home-Based with frequent travel to supporter locations and occasional travel to Head Office (Leamington Spa)

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

Benefits:  

At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our:  

• Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time hours) 
• Birthday Leave  (applicable after 1 years service)
• Extra annual leave for long term service  
• Company Pension Scheme  
• Signed member of the Menopause Workplace Pledge 

Safeguarding and Equality: 

Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.   

We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.  

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.  

About us

The Refugee Council is the nation’s refugee charity. Together with community groups, partners and volunteers, we help people who have escaped war and persecution to rebuild their lives, integrate into communities, and play their part in Britain. Born in the aftermath of World War II, our frontline services support over 14,000 refugees each year to find safety, get to know their neighbours, and enter education, training or work. We share our evidence and expertise with policymakers to help build integrated communities where everyone can contribute.

Our Values

Our values underpin everything we do:

• Inclusive: We are inclusive. We work with - not for - refugees and people seeking asylum, so they have an equal voice, co-producing projects and ensuring their expertise and experiences are at the heart of what we do.
• Collaborative: We are collaborative. Working with others is a priority in order to have the collective impact that is vital to achieve policy and practice reform.
• Courageous: We speak out when we see injustice, cruelty and unfairness. We always stand up for what we believe is the right thing to do to transform the experiences of those seeking protection in our country.
• Respectful: We are respectful of all those we interact with. We treat everyone – our staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, partners and people we disagree with – with the same respect, professionalism and understanding.

About the role

The resettlement team provides advice and support for refugees on resettlement and relocation schemes to help them access services and mainstream provision and establish community links. Working closely with local stakeholders and in partnership with other voluntary sector agencies running similar services across the UK, the Refugee Council resettlement team promotes both the integration and independence of this group.

The Refugee Council work in partnership with Migration Yorkshire and Local Authorities across Yorkshire and Humberside to deliver the regional Resettlement programmes including the UK Resettlement Scheme, Afghan resettlement programmes (ARAP and ACRS), VPRS and VCRS. The resettlement team provides advice and support for resettled refugees to help them access services and mainstream provision and establish community links. Working closely with local stakeholders and in partnership with other voluntary sector agencies running similar services across the UK, the Refugee Council resettlement team promotes both the integration and independence of this group.

The Refugee Council work in partnership with Migration Yorkshire and Local Authorities across Yorkshire and Humberside and Bassetlaw to deliver the regional Resettlement programmes. The Senior Resettlement Worker will work closely with the management teams in Migration Yorkshire and the relevant Local Authorities. The Senior Resettlement Worker will work with the Area Manager co-ordinate the work of the resettlement teams in South Yorkshire.  Along with the Area Manager Senior Resettlement Workers are responsible for the line management Resettlement Workers, who deliver direct services to clients and support with complex cases including safeguarding.

The South Yorkshire Resettlement Team works from the Sheffield office. This role will involve a hybrid of home and office work with outreach in the community. The role involves work across South Yorkshire including Doncaster, Rotherham, Sheffield and some work in Bassetlaw.

Staff benefits

To reward our staff for the value they bring, we offer a variety of enhanced terms and conditions and a wide range of benefits, including:

• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Work Life Balance Policies
• Employer-Sponsored Volunteering
• And more.

Let’s work together to improve the lives of refugees in the UK - apply on our website today.

Closing date: Sunday, 9 November 2025.

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.

Job Title: Health Community Engagement Manager – Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System

Salary:    SCP 39 to SCP 44 (£38,864 to £43,193) per annum

Responsible to:Head of Health & Social Care with a dotted line to relevant lead at NHS Birmingham & Solihull Integrated Care Board and NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board

Location:   Working hours divided between BVSC Offices (5th Floor, Latham House, 33-34 Paradise Street, Birmingham), NHS Birmingham & Solihull Integrated Care Board and NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board offices and home address, as agreed by BVSC.

Hours of work:35 hours

Contract Duration:Fixed term until 29 October 2027. Secondments from VCFSE organisations in Birmingham and Solihull are encouraged.

Health Community Engagement Manager

· Are you passionate about empowering communities to shape the future of local health and care?

· Do you thrive on bringing people and organisations together to drive system-wide change?

· Are you organised, strategic, and driven by equity and community voice?

If you’ve answered yes, we’d love to hear from you!

Birmingham Voluntary Service Council (BVSC) is the city’s leading infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. We exist to strengthen and champion Birmingham’s voluntary and community organisations, supporting them to grow, collaborate and increase their impact across the city. Our work spans a wide range of areas including health and social care, children and young people, community development, and multiple complex needs.

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Health Community Engagement Manager to lead an ambitious new programme of community engagement across Birmingham and Solihull. Working in partnership with  NHS Birmingham & Solihull Integrated Care Board and NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board , BVSC, Warwickshire & Solihull Community and Voluntary Action (CAVA) and the Birmingham and Solihull VCFSE Leadership Alliance, this is a rare opportunity to help shape how communities influence decisions about health and care at a system-wide level.

You will play a central role in ensuring that the voices of local people, especially those most affected by health inequalities, are heard and acted upon.

As the Health Community Engagement Manager, you will lead the delivery of a wide-ranging engagement programme that connects health priorities with community insight and experience.

You will oversee ICB Community Panels, coordinate a small-grants scheme to fund VCFSE-led engagement, and support local organisations to evaluate and share their learning. You will work closely with BVSC Research, the NHS Communications and Engagement teams, and a wide range of local authority and community partners to ensure that engagement activity is coherent, inclusive and impactful.

This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You will design and manage processes that make it easier for smaller, community-led and faith-based organisations to get involved in shaping health services. You will ensure that the themes emerging from community discussions are reported clearly and used to inform system strategy and policy. You will also play an active role in strengthening networks such as the Birch Network and the CHERP platform, supporting the sharing of good practice in engagement, research and policy development.

To succeed in this role, you will bring significant experience of community engagement within health or related fields, together with a deep understanding of the VCFSE sector in Birmingham and Solihull. You will be an excellent communicator, capable of working confidently with senior leaders as well as with grassroots community groups.

You will be comfortable leading projects, managing budgets and supporting others, while remaining flexible and solution-focused in a fast-moving environment. Above all, you will be motivated by a commitment to equity, inclusion and meaningful community engagement and involvement.

In return, you will have the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on how communities influence health and care across Birmingham and Solihull. BVSC offers flexible hybrid working, a supportive and values-led culture, and opportunities for professional development through its networks and learning programmes.

If you are ready to help shape a more inclusive approach to health engagement and ensure that communities are at the heart of decision-making, we would love to hear from you.

Please see the job description for further details 

Working for BVSC

BVSC is proud to provide a place to work in which staff feel valued and motivated. Our talented and committed staff team are provided with competitive terms and conditions, and a supportive, flexible, friendly working environment.

Our organisation’s culture is underpinned by our 4 core values – Commitment, Collaboration, Inclusion and Integrity. These values are demonstrated in the work of our staff team, who are integral to the achievement of our mission to support and advocate for a vibrant, resilient voluntary sector in Birmingham.

Terms and conditions 

· 35 hour working week 

· 29 days annual leave + bank holidays a year 

· 5% pension contribution 

· 3.5 times salary Death in service benefit

· BVSC is a Living Wage Employer

Work-life balance 

· Hybrid working, allowing staff to divide their working hours between our city centre office and their home 

· Flexible working arrangements available for staff 

· A flextime system is in place for staff 

· We offer up to 7 days paid leave per year for undertaking voluntary work or public duties 

· We provide generous maternity and paternity pay 

Staff development 

· We support staff to undertake training and development, providing funding and time off for study 

Values based approach

· We take a values led approach to the full employee journey including values based interview, and values based supervision and appraisals 

Wellbeing

· We offer free access to a range of wellbeing platforms 

· BVSC offers all employees a suite of wellbeing support 

We are looking for candidates that can demonstrate the following BVSC organisational values: 

Commitment:   Making a positive difference through passion, innovation and social action 

Collaboration: Connecting people and organisations to work together to improve lives 

Inclusion:        Empowering and involving everyone in creating a fair and equitable Birmingham 

Integrity:      Building trust through delivering excellent outcomes 

At BVSC, we are dedicated to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work. We actively strive to create an environment where all individuals - regardless of ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other aspect of their identity or lived experience - are welcomed, respected, and valued.

As part of our commitment to positive action, we take proactive steps, where needed, to address underrepresentation and create fair opportunities, particularly in recruitment. We aim to ensure that everyone has an equal chance to progress and succeed.

We stand in solidarity with all marginalised communities, ensuring that our policies, practices, and culture are inclusive, equitable, and empowering. We are dedicated to challenging discrimination and fostering a workplace where diversity is not only acknowledged but celebrated.

We strongly encourage suitably experienced applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join BVSC. 

We encourage applicants to think creatively about how they can meet the requirements of the role and person specification if there are essential criteria you do not meet, so please describe this in your application. We are looking for talented individuals who align with our values and support our mission – there are no barriers to how you demonstrate this.  From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do. 

We are a Second Chance Charter employer, committed to ensuring that people with convictions can access employment. DBS checks, if applicable to the role, will be conducted once a job offer has been made and accepted.

 For a job description please click here 

For an equal opportunities monitoring form please click here 

Closing date for applications – Wednesday 26 November 2025 at 10am

Interviews to take place – Tuesday 9 December 2025, in person

 Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Tuesday 2 December 2025. If you have not been contacted by Tuesday 2 December 2025, you should assume you have not been shortlisted.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Secondments will be considered.

Flexible within the UK

Ref JV 1423

Closing date 21/11/2025

Please note, that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this post. To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

As a Senior Research Lead, with proven experience leading complex research projects, you’ll be responsible for Energy Saving Trust’s Energy Access research portfolio as part of the LEIA programme. You’ll shape and deliver our research strategy, manage and mentor the Energy Access research team, and build partnerships with leading organisations to produce high-quality research outputs.

Who we are

Energy Saving Trust is a leading and trusted organisation, dedicated to promoting energy efficiency, low carbon transport and sustainable energy use. We aim to address the climate emergency and deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as we transition to net zero.

At Energy Saving Trust we don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers. For our people, being part of the effort to address the climate emergency makes working for us truly meaningful and rewarding.

Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave earned through length of service

• Three extra days off over the Christmas period as a gesture of goodwill

• A competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions

• Flexibility in our ways of working – work from home, in the office, or a mix of both, depending on your role

• Two paid volunteering days per year – a chance to give back to the causes that matter most to you

Please see our careers page for the full list of benefits we have to offer and why Energy Saving Trust is a great place to work.

The team

You’ll join our International Energy Access team, primarily working on the multimillion-pound Efficiency for Access Coalition including the Low Energy Inclusive Appliances (LEIA) programme that aims to double the efficiency and halve the cost of off- and weak-grid appliances in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. This programme is funded by UK aid, from the UK government via the Transforming Energy Access platform, and IKEA Foundation, and delivered by Energy Saving Trust in partnership with CLASP.

As part of the International Energy Access team, you’ll contribute to meaningful initiatives that have real-world impact on improving lives and livelihoods, while helping to address the climate emergency. This is an exciting opportunity to join a talented, dedicated and inclusive team to deliver this vital programme of work.

What you’ll do

• Lead the planning, delivery and reporting of our Energy Access research portfolio.

• Identify research gaps and emerging trends, ensuring alignment with user needs and funder priorities.

• Oversee the delivery of high-quality research projects in partnership with academia, industry and consultants.

• Manage and mentor a small research team, supporting their development and performance.

• Build and maintain key relationships with partners, funders and stakeholders to expand our Energy Access research portfolio.

What you’ll bring

• Strong experience leading complex research projects using qualitative and quantitative methods.

• Proven record of managing high-performing teams and delivering results on time and on budget.

• Experience and knowledge of the energy access sector.

• Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly.

• Strong leadership, organisational and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative and proactive mindset.

To apply visit our recruitment portal via the apply button. 

Applications close at 23.59 on 21 November 2025. Interviews are intended to be held around 8-12 December.

To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Reasonable adjustments: We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive of and accessible for, everyone.

If you think you may need additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get in touch. 

Flexible working: We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements. There is no need to justify your preferred working pattern and we encourage our people to work in whichever way helps them to perform at their best.

We will be happy to discuss this and our blended working model at the interview stage with you.

Diversity and inclusion

Energy Saving Trust is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be themselves, with support to be their best.

We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and we ringfence a minimum number of interview slots for candidates who apply via the Disability Confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for a role.