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Following an internal promotion, we are looking for our next Senior Special Events Executive to join our high performing Special Events team. Together, the team delivers a range of special events which raises vital funds to save the lives of people with cancer,  including:

• Recital 4 Research, an opera recital and reception; 
• The Royal Marsden Cup, our annual golf day; and
• the Ever After Garden, our flagship and high profile annual remembrance garden in Chelsea, which last year was visited by HRH The Princess of Wales and over 190,000 visitors

In this role you will help deliver our portfolio of events, which will include:

• coordinating speakers, 
• liaising with suppliers, 
• managing senior volunteers, 
• supporting in donor meetings,
• securing high value auction and raffle prizes, and 
• writing donor communications. 

Your support will ensure that as a team we deliver outstanding donor experiences and event outcomes.You will be joining us at an exciting time as we seek to grow our portfolio and deliver income growth from high value fundraising committees and special events.

About you 

You will have a passion for relationship building and a proven track record in delivering events, ideally with the purpose of raising funds. You will be ambitious and proactive, and relish the opportunity to support the Charity to achieve its goals. 

Why join us? 

We are a values-driven Charity committed to saving lives by funding world-leading research, treatment, and care at The Royal Marsden. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious and supportive team, offering plenty of opportunities for learning and development. 

What we offer 

• Competitive salary of £33,000-£35,000 
• Hybrid working between home and Chelsea with occasional travel to Sutton 
• Flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm 
• 27 days annual leave rising with length of service 
• Training, support and development opportunities 
• Generous pension scheme with up to 6% contributions (rising to 8% with length of service) and a life assurance scheme
• Access to the Blue Light discount scheme and other discounts opportunities 
• Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing, access to free online GP appointments and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes 
• Opportunities for training and career development 

Inclusion matters

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £41,500

Location: Hybrid Work Culture. We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.

Our office is a short walk from King’s Cross station in London. For this role, we need someone to come into the office at least one day a week, on a Tuesday. A day where all of Income Generation come into the office. You can work remotely for the rest of the time. Equally, you may prefer to work from the office full-time. We encourage all colleagues to visit member hospices to help inform our work and you may be able to work from there. 

Contractually this role is London-based.

Contract: 8 Month Contract ending on 31 March 2027

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave pro rata based on the term of the contract
• Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
• Support for staff with caring responsibilities
• Family-friendly culture

How to apply: CV and supporting statement - using Hospice UK’s supporting statement document – available on our website to download.

Closing date for applications: 23:59 on Sunday 31 May 2026. 

Interview dates: Tuesday June 9 and Wednesday June 10. Interviews will take place online via MS Teams.

Job Information 

The Role

The Conference Manager (FTC) plays a significant part in delivering Hospice UK’s programme of conferences for our hospice membership. As a newly created position, you will take the lead on our one-day conferences while also supporting the delivery of our annual National Conference. 

Our conferences are central to our strategic aim of bringing the sector together to share expertise, collaborate and celebrate innovation. Your work will ensure our conferences are delivered to a high standard and that hospice delegates have access to relevant and timely learning opportunities. 

You will work with a range of internal and external stakeholder as well as the subject matter experts. Listening to their feedback, you will help shape the programme content, work with the wider project team to deliver a smooth and valuable learning opportunity for hospice colleagues. 

The Team

The Conference team is made up of the Senior Conference manager and the Programmes Team Administrator, with support from the Deputy Director of Programmes, Director of Programmes and subject matter experts across the organisation.

It is a mighty team of two, managing a portfolio of 5 in person conferences across the year, from our role focused one-day conferences of around 130 - 150 delegates to our annual National Conference, which welcomes over 1000 delegates.Our team works across the organisation and collaborates with lots of internal and external stakeholders. 

About You

You will have strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and be confident building relationships with a wider range of stakeholders. 

You will bring:

• Proven experience of organising in person conferences, events or seminars (or similar complex activities) for around 130 people or more
• Ability to distil conversations, feedback and discussions into actionable insights that support effective planning.
• Naturally curious and proactive
• A self-motivated, self-sufficient approach to managing your workload
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

More information is available in the candidate information pack, which is available on our website to download.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Fundraising Development Manager to join the Bright Shadow team at a pivotal moment for our charity.

Responsible for developing and delivering Bright Shadow’s long-term income strategy, you will play an important role at the heart of our organisation. As well as managing our funding pipeline and relationships with funders and donors, you will build a diverse and sustainable funding portfolio to support our ambitious creative programme for people living with and affected by dementia.

Why this role?

Bright Shadow has secured funding for this new position for the next three years, and we’re looking for someone to join our team at a pivotal moment. Our award-winning Zest programme is expanding in autumn 2026, we’re building our Dementia Arts Quality Framework, and we’re continuing to expand our capacity to co-create projects thanks to our Campfire Conversations and Open Forums.

Our team is small but mighty, including our fantastic inclusive board of trustees, two of whom live with dementia. We know we need to add an experienced fundraising manager to our team to help us build our community of support. Could that be you?

About the role

Working closely with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees, you will:

• Develop and implement a long-term fundraising strategy
• Build and manage a strong funding pipeline across trusts and foundations, individuals, corporates, commissioning and earned income
• Write compelling funding applications and reports
• Develop new income streams and partnerships
• Steward relationships with funders, donors and key stakeholders
• Ensure robust systems for tracking income, reporting and compliance

This role combines strategy, relationship-building and hands-on delivery, and will play a central role in shaping Bright Shadow’s future.

About us

Founded in 2009, at Bright Shadow we do dementia differently. Serving Kent and Medway, we make ambitious, enriching, joyful experiences that use the power of the arts and creativity to enable people living with dementia – and those who give care – to live happy, healthy lives.

We understand the impact of a diagnosis, yet our work fosters positivity: focusing on what we can do, not what we can’t. People with dementia, family members, expert artists and other professionals are all part of co-creating our high quality artistic work.

Our trademark Zest groups, wider creative programme, and our training and resources for organisations seeking to be dementia inclusive, are all rooted in our passionate belief in authentic relationship-centred care.

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a strong track record of securing income from multiple sources
• Is an excellent writer and communicator
• Can think strategically while delivering day-to-day fundraising activity
• Is highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
• Builds strong relationships and works collaboratively
• Is passionate about creativity, community and living well with dementia

Experience in digital fundraising, commissioning or the arts/health sector would be an advantage.

Role details

Post reports to: Chief Executive

Post works alongside: Chief Executive, Director of Creative Research

Hours: 0.6 FTE – 3 days (21 hours) per week. Working pattern negotiable. Occasionally, flexibility may be required to ensure duties are delivered to a high standard and within deadlines (3 days per week)

Location: Remote, with some travel for meetings required.

Salary: £38,000 FTE (£22,800 pro rata)

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The Senior Evidence & Evaluation Manager will sit within the Impact & Evidence directorate at the heart of Youth Futures Foundation.

Working with three Heads of Evaluation, the Deputy Director and the Director, you will help ensure our evaluations are designed to generate credible evidence of what works.

You will:

• lead the design, commissioning and management of impact evaluations, including RCTs and QEDs. This will include feasibility or developmental work where interventions are not yet ready for full impact evaluation.

• work closely with independent evaluators and delivery partners and colleagues in our Programmes & Grants and Policy & Communications directorates to assess the evaluability of interventions, and lead the design and delivery of large-scale, complex impact evaluations.

• contribute to strengthening our ‘evaluation architecture’, leading projects that enhance data infrastructure and access to administrative datasets, and set standards for methodological rigour in the sector.

In addition, you will lead other aspects of the team’s commissioning. This may include developing policies and processes, supporting the Heads of Evaluation to strengthen commissioning practice.

This role can be based at our Birmingham, Leeds or London hub. We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home.

For more information on this role, please download our job recruitment pack.

Due to receiving high volumes of interest in our opportunities, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.

About the role

We’re looking for a highly motivated Legacy Stewardship Manager to play a crucial role in growing and protecting our future income by delivering outstanding experiences for our legacy supporters. 

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises funds to save the lives of people with cancer, everywhere. We ensure our nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the very best care and develop life-saving treatments, which are used across the UK and around the world.  

We are a very ambitious organisation which has gone through transformational growth over the past five years. 

The opportunity 

This is a fantastic time to join our ambitious Legacy team as we seek to develop and grow our successful programme.

As Legacy Stewardship Manager, you’ll lead the development and delivery of a best‑in‑class stewardship programme, combining personalised one‑to‑one relationships with high‑quality multi‑channel communications. Your work will deepen engagement, build long-term loyalty, and help inspire future gifts that will help support breakthroughs in cancer research for generations to come. 

What you’ll do 

• Develop and deliver a high-quality, multichannel Gifts in Wills stewardship programme 

• Build meaningful, long-lasting relationships with legacy supporters through personalised stewardship 

• Work in collaboration with colleagues in the Philanthropy team to realise opportunities for raising awareness of gifts in Wills with our major donors 

• Build close relationships with other fundraising teams to identify and reach new supporters, to engage and inspire with the impact of gifts in Wills, providing appropriate messaging.   

• Support the delivery of bespoke events and recognition opportunities for pledgers and legators 

About you 

You’ll be an experienced, confident relationship manager with a strong background in charity fundraising—ideally in legacies or supporter stewardship. You’ll bring: 

• Proven success delivering stewardship programmes and one‑to‑one supporter relationships 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for warm, compelling copy

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with care and attention 

• Sensitivity, empathy and confidence when communicating with supporters, including bereaved donors 

Why join us? 

We’re a values-driven charity committed to saving lives by funding world-leading research, treatment, and care at The Royal Marsden. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious, and supportive team, with plenty of opportunities for learning and development. 

What we offer 

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Generous pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution 

• Flexible working options 

• Life insurance, employee assistance programme, and more 

• Bright, modern offices in Chelsea and Sutton with subsidised canteens 

Inclusion matters 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life. 

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. 

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The Research & Partnerships Directorate is a fast-paced, collaborative team committed to achieving Alzheimer’s Research UK’s vision. The Directorate has responsibility for delivering on the charity’s principal remit: funding world-class research to ultimately defeat dementia. Alzheimer’s Research UK funds dementia research through a large portfolio of investigator-led grant awards, research fellowships and strategic initiatives within the UK and increasingly internationally.

The Senior Research Funding Manager will work closely with the Head of Research Funding, leading a team focused on delivering our core grants management processes. This role is vital in advancing ARUK's research objectives and promoting engagement within the ARUK-funded research community. They will work collaboratively within the Research & Partnerships directorate and with other teams, including the Communications and Philanthropy teams.

We’re looking for someone with strong research management experience and a good eye for detail who is excited by the opportunities in the dementia research landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

Research Operations Leadership

· Foster and deepen relationships with the global dementia research community, with support of the Research Engagement team, ensuring ARUK remains a trusted leader in funding excellence.

· Provide oversight and functional leadership for research operations across distinctive functions: pre-award, post-award (including invoicing and reporting), and grant system management, ensuring clear ownership, robust processes and alignment with organisational goals and long-term impact.

· Oversee the delivery and continuous improvement of grants review, awarding and management processes, ensuring a high-quality applicant and award-holder experience and timely, accurate, audit-ready outputs aligned with best practice, funding policies and ARUK values.

· Lead research funding governance and policy, ensuring clear decision-making, robust guidance (including due diligence and risk management where appropriate), and consistent application of funding requirements across the end-to-end grant lifecycle.

Scientific Strategy and Innovation

· Provide strategic advice on research funding through horizon scanning and analysis of ARUK’s funding portfolio, identifying gaps/opportunities and shaping options for future funding strategies and schemes.

· Develop and implement new grant schemes and funding initiatives, ensuring alignment with ARUK’s research strategy and the evolving needs of the dementia research community (including early career researchers).

· Build collaborations with leading funding organisations and strategic partners (e.g., AMRC), representing ARUK externally and identifying opportunities to address shared research priorities and drive collective impact.

People Leadership

· Line management of three Research Managers, effectively delegating work to support delivery of their objectives.

· Leadership and development of a wider core team of six, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

· Help to promote an inspiring team culture where personal development is prioritised.

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:

· Strong science background, educated to degree level in a relevant subject (preferably with a postgraduate qualification or equivalent work experience).​ 

· Good working knowledge of grant management systems (e.g., Flexigrant).

· Experience of research grant funding/management.

· Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with experience of building and managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, at all levels of seniority.​ 

· Experience of developing and delivering strategies, ability to spot opportunities and translate these into operational plans, thinking beyond the immediate issue to look at broader topics or themes.

· Proven ability of planning, managing and delivering projects; ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, showing adaptability to meet challenging targets and deadlines.​ 

· Experience of line management, including supporting and developing colleagues and, ideally, managing through others (e.g., managing managers or team leads).

· Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences

· A team player who can collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders internally and externally to deliver.

· Excellent eye for detail with a focus on continuous improvement.

· Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise competing demands.

· Ability to work independently.

· Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel.

· Commitment to ARUK’s vision, mission and values.

Additional Information:

Ways of working:

As part of our Agile ways of working, you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £53,000 per annum, plus benefits.

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 17th May 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Senior Service Manager: Tackling Loneliness

Part time 25 hours per week 3-year East Sussex County Council funded programme

Based Newhaven or Eastbourne depending on successful candidate location and service needs, with travel across East Sussex

Salary range £35,304 - £41,363 per annum pro rata dependent on qualification, skills and experience (upper range awarded to exceptional / highly experienced candidates)

The next phase of our Tackling Loneliness Programme from 2026-29 will make further progress towards our vision for East Sussex to be a place where no-one feels lonely and our mission to reduce loneliness and build a connected and supportive community for all.

As the Senior Service Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping this bold, system‑shifting programme that brings partners, communities and seldom‑heard voices together to create lasting change. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in collaborative environments, loves connecting people and ideas, and is energised by building new ways of working. If you’re driven by purpose, skilled at orchestrating complex partnerships, and inspired by the chance to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives, this role offers the space, challenge and creativity to make a difference.

With a track record in effective collaboration with stakeholders at all levels within the public, private and VCSE sectors, you will be accustomed to organising and running meetings and forums to gain insight and take forward ideas from across the partnership.

We are looking for people to join our team who have the qualities and skills we feel would most benefit our clients & communities; professionalism, empathy, kindness and understanding. In return, we understand people want to work in a supportive environment with friendly colleagues. We offer a flexible, hybrid approach to delivery wherever possible, annual leave of 25 days per year pro rata plus bank holidays and sick pay from the start (increasing with service), additional sick pay per year for planned operations and recovery, a pension scheme, bereavement leave, and managers who are available to you… plus a day off for your birthday!

Please visit our website for the full job description, person specification and our application form.

Vacancy closes: at 5pm Sunday 31st May 2026

1st stage interviews to be held in Newhaven on Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th June 2026

For job description and to apply, please visit our website

Completed application forms should be sent to HR via email.

You may think that you’re not a 100% match to what we’re looking for, but we recognise that some skills and experience may be transferable rather than an exact match. If you’re unsure about whether to apply, please do contact the HR team and we would be happy to arrange an informal discussion with the recruiting manager.

Magic Bus is seeking a Global Senior Finance Manager to lead financial management
across each of its Magic Bus Global, UK and Singapore entities (“three Magic Bus
entities”). This is a senior, high-impact role, critical to supporting the organisation’s next
phase of growth and strengthening its global finance function.

Based in the UK and reporting to the Magic Bus UK Board and Executive Director (with
alignment to Magic Bus Global and Singapore leadership), the role operates within an
international development NGO environment. It combines hands-on financial
management with strategic oversight, ensuring strong governance, compliance, and
financial insight across multiple geographies.

The postholder will oversee end-to-end finance operations, manage outsourced
providers (audit, payroll) and play a key role in driving financial sustainability and
performance. In addition, and when the opportunity arises, the postholder will support
the fundraising initiatives of Magic Bus UK and any other Magic Bus entities as
appropriate.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership:
- Lead financial management across each of Magic Bus’s Global, UK and
Singapore entities, ensuring consistency, transparency and strong internal
controls.
- Act as the primary finance lead to the Magic Bus UK Board and Executive
Director.
- Strengthen financial policies and processes across all three Magic Bus entities.
- Ensure compliance with UK charity regulations and Companies Act 2006 (as
appropriate) and all relevant international requirements.
- Oversee relationships with external providers (auditors, payroll, finance
partners).
- Maintain a robust financial control environment.

Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Lead the annual budgeting process across three Magic Bus entities,
incorporating input from country teams and the Boards.
- Develop high-quality financial forecasts, scenario modelling, and long-term
financial planning.
- Provide clear insight into financial sustainability, funding gaps, and reserves
strategy.
- Monitor performance against budget and support timely corrective actions, as
required.

Management Reporting and Performance:
- Oversee the production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts
across all three Magic Bus entities.
- Deliver clear variance analysis and actionable insights to support decision-
making.
- Standardise and improve reporting processes across geographies.
- Present financial performance to the Board and senior stakeholders.

Financial Accounting:
- Ensure robust month-end and year-end close processes across entities.
- Maintain oversight of key accounting areas.
- Lead the annual audit process and statutory reporting requirements.
- Oversee submissions to the Charity Commission, Companies House, and
relevant international bodies.
- Support fundraising and operations with donor requirements, including
restricted funding and grant reporting.

Cash Flow, Treasury and Risk Management:
- Oversee cash flow across entities, ensuring adequate liquidity at all times.
- Monitor and optimise reserves in line with organisational policies.
- Oversee payment processes and financial controls.
- Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Strategic Finance and Business Partnering:
- Act as a strategic finance partner to country leads and global leadership.
- Provide financial insight to support growth, expansion and funding strategies.
- Strengthen financial literacy and capability across non-finance teams.
- Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes and data quality.

Candidate Profile
Qualifications and Experience:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA).
- Significant experience in a senior finance role, with end-to-end ownership of
finance operations.
- Strong experience in international development, NGO or grant-funded
environments.
- Experience working across multiple countries and/or legal entities.
- Experience reporting to Boards and senior leadership.
- Proven experience managing audits and external stakeholders.

Technical Skills:
- Strong financial accounting, controls, and compliance expertise.
- Experience with multi-entity consolidation and reporting.
- Advanced budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling skills.
Strong understanding of:
- Restricted funding and donor compliance.
- Grant reporting and funder requirements.
- Cash flow and reserves management.
- Experience with finance systems (e.g. Xero) and advanced Excel and Power
Point.

Leadership and Personal Attributes:
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to translate complex financial information for non-finance audiences.
- High level of integrity, accountability and sound judgement.
- Comfortable operating in a complex, evolving, international environment.
- Proactive, collaborative and solutions-oriented.
- Strong attention to detail with a strategic mindset.

Desirable:
- Experience managing outsourced finance functions or shared service models.
- Strong knowledge of UK charity compliance and governance.
- Exposure to US, Singapore, or other international reporting environments.
- Experience in scaling organisations or strengthening finance functions.
- Passion for international development and social impact.

Why Join Magic Bus UK
This is a unique opportunity to join our organisation at a pivotal moment of growth,
where you can shape strategy and contribute directly to life-changing impact for young
people in India.

We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive working environment. Our
offer includes:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (33 days total), pro-rated for part-time
staff.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Private health insurance.
- Employer pension contribution.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Death in service benefit.
- A collaborative, mission-driven team culture.

Diversity and Inclusion:
Magic Bus UK and other entities are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and
equitable organisation where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to contribute
fully. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including all gender
identities, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, and religious beliefs (or
none). We particularly encourage applications from individuals and communities that
are underrepresented in the charity sector. We recognise that talent and potential are
not always reflected in traditional career paths. If you feel you meet most of the criteria
but not every requirement, we would still strongly encourage you to apply. We are
committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require
any adjustments at any stage, please let us know; we will be happy to support you. At
Magic Bus UK, we believe that diversity of perspectives strengthens our work and helps
us better serve the young people and communities we support.

About Epic

Epic is a dynamic and forward-thinking international foundation, committed to drive positive change globally and transform the lives of vulnerable communities around the world. It serves as a bridge between those on the ground, nonprofits forging solutions to today’s most pressing challenges, and the donors – individual and corporate – who are essential to fueling that work. We find, select and monitor nonprofit organizations who design and implement essential solutions to transform the lives of children and youth, and protect our planet for generations to come. We are an advocate of “smart-giving”, meaning all of our funding is unrestricted, multi-year and substantial. Since our creation in 2015, Epic has mobilized over 100 million dollars in unrestricted funding,  supporting 57 organizations in 11 countries in the world.

Position Overview:

Epic is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Programs team to manage relationships and grants of nonprofits in our portfolio, and monitor and support their work over time. In particular, this role will lead the development and management  of a learning community to support our grantees and alumni beyond our financial support. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nonprofit strategy and/or social entrepreneurship, experience in designing and facilitating peer learning and capacity-building initiatives, and a deep passion for social impact and strategic philanthropy.

The Senior Programs Manager will work under the supervision of the Programs Director and they will be part of a growing team with colleagues in London and Paris.

Epic will provide a friendly working environment as well as good opportunities for professional growth and network building. This is a unique chance to join an innovative organization dedicated to achieving social impact and changing the philanthropic sector.

Key responsibilities: 

• Manage the relationship and continuous monitoring of portfolio organizations. This involves acting as the point of contact for a portion of the portfolio's organizations, including reviewing and analyzing monitoring data and supporting grant-making processes. .

• Develop, promote and manage a program made up of initiatives and practices that contribute to the organizational development and growth of nonprofits. This would include developing capacity building initiatives and facilitating peer learning spaces responding to grantees’ needs.

• Contribute to the selection of strong organizations for the Epic portfolio. This will notably involve conducting due diligence following Epic's framework, reviewing processes and documents, conducting interviews with candidate organizations, and carrying out selection visits.

• Contribute to the development and management of effective partnerships for Epic's programs (e.g., sourcing partners for selection, pro bono partners for capacity building, etc.) and identify collaboration opportunities.

• Work with the Programs team to implement systems and processes to evaluate the impact of Epic's programs worldwide and contribute to demonstrating the value of unrestricted funding.

• Contribute to Epic's research program and knowledge management (reports, case studies, analysis of trends and developments in the philanthropy field) and help develop Epic's thought leadership and reputation as a key player in the philanthropic sector on smart-giving.

• Facilitate and liaise with other teams within the foundation, to keep portfolio organizations' data, analysis and information up to date to support its relationships with donors and target audiences.

• Participate in the development and execution of the Programs team's strategy, in alignment with Epic's mission, values, and organizational objectives.

• Collaborate with other Epic teams to develop internal and external knowledge management and promote the work of portfolio organizations and the Programs team.

• Any other duties that may be assigned within the scope of the role.

Required  skills and qualifications:

• Right to work in France or the United Kingdom (Epic is not able to sponsor visas)

• 7+  years experience in non-profit organisational development and programs and / or philanthropy strategy and grant-making.

• Technical expertise in one or more of Epic’s key priorities (i.e.: social entrepreneurship, social impact evaluation, youth empowerment and trust-based philanthropy).

• Previous experience and knowledge of appropriate tools and methodologies to build capacity and learning processes for organisational development and scaling social impact.

• Expertise of working with relevant IT, such as CRM systems and project management tools. In particular familiarity of working with AI, to help enhance efficiency, learning and analysis. 

• Strong understanding and expertise in nonprofit management, design, and impact analysis and the ability to assess a nonprofit across impact, operations and governance. 

• Strong analytical and evaluative skills, especially analyzing data and research - both qualitative and quantitative - and specifically those related to programmatic monitoring, impact assessment and learning.

• Strong facilitation skills and ability to navigate complex  power dynamics and multi-stakeholder spaces.

• Strong writing skills and ability to communicate effectively (written and orally) to diverse audiences in English (and French desired).

• Experience of working in a lean and entrepreneurial organization with a high degree of self management; strong project management skills and ability to manage a high-volume workload at a fast pace.

Desired Skills

• Experience and understanding of key challenges and opportunities faced today by social entrepreneurs, especially around scaling and growth ambitions 

• Technical experience in developing and implementing internal systems geared towards impact assessment, evaluation and learning

• Understanding of best practices in the philanthropic sector and strategies for supporting social impact and trust-based giving. 

Recruitment Process

Please note that interviews will be conducted in English.

1. First stage panel interview 

2. Written Test

3. Second stage panel interview 

4. Interview with the Chief Operating Officer

5. Interview with the Founder and CEO

Contract Details (UK only)

• Position based in central London (Mayfair), UK (with option to work from home 2 days per week).

• Contract type: Permanent, full-time

• Salary range: £50-60k depending on experience

• Start date: As soon as possible but within 2 months of the offer

Employee Benefits 

• Flexible Work Arrangements: Up to 2 days remote working per week.

• 5 weeks (25 days) of paid holiday annually, not including bank holidays, with additional office closure between Christmas and New Year. 

• Access to private healthcare coverage through our healthcare partner, BUPA, fully covered by Epic for the employee and 50% coverage for partner and/or dependents. 

• Retirement Savings Plan: Enrolling in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan with employer contributions.

• £150 culture/sport allowance per year for all eligible staff on a permanent contract and who have successfully completed their trial period.

• Epic subsidizes 50% of the cost of weekly, monthly, or annual local transportation passes (London Underground and London Buses).

• A monthly tax-free homeworking contribution in the amount of £26 per month for all eligible staff on a permanent contract and who have successfully completed their trial period.

• Workplace Amenities: Access to modern workplace amenities: onsite kitchen and snacks, and recreational facilities.

How to Apply (for UK): 

Please use charity Job to submit a copy of your CV and a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. 

Epic is dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities in employment. We hire based on merit, and all candidates will be considered for employment regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. At Epic, we seek individuals who share our passion for what we do, bringing diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to collectively make a positive impact.

We are committed to ensuring you have a positive and comfortable experience.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a community-based charity with an ambitious and exciting vision set in the heart of Portobello, West London, supporting and enhancing the lives of people in the local community.

Westway Trust is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Manager: Communications & Marketing – to lead the Communications and Marketing function, developing and delivering integrated strategies that build Westway Trust’s profile, deepen stakeholder engagement, and amplify the impact of the Trust’s community-centred work across North Kensington.

You will need to have the right blend and balance of strategic, communication, innovation and people skills. You will have experience of supporting and enhancing the lives of people in the local community. You will be an energetic and enthusiastic individual with a commitment to the value of participative community engagement. You will be comfortable in connecting with the wider community, able to listen and gather the views of local people and feed these back into the direction, work and decisions of the Trust.

Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Management and leadership of the communications and marketing team.
• Deliver effective two-way communications activities that reach Westway Trust’s key audiences and give the Trust a good understanding of stakeholder sentiment.
• Be responsible for building and managing strategic partnerships. 
• Be responsible for the impact measurement of the Trust’s engagement and consultation activities. 
• Develop and deliver innovative marketing activities including newsletters that effectively promote the activities of the Trust and certain beneficiaries.
• Work with appropriate stakeholders to build and deliver a marketing and communications strategy to promote the Portobello area including associated materials, digital platforms and activity.
• Develop and deliver a strong strategy for the use of social media and website platforms in support of Westway Trust’s aims and objectives.
• Support community activities and engagement

Essential Experience, Skills and Attributes:

The post holder will have strong management skills, experience of working in complex marketing and communications environments, an ability to work across a range of communications and marketing disciplines, and a commitment to working alongside the people of North Kensington.

Essential:

• Proven track record of developing and delivering high-quality marketing and communications strategies across multiple channels.
• Strong copywriting skills including news features, press releases, social media, marketing materials and executive communications.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships and navigating sensitive issues.
• Experience managing and developing a team to deliver a wide range of work to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrable experience managing budgets and external contractors/suppliers.
• Track record of advising senior executives and gaining buy-in for strategic plans.
• Solid understanding of digital marketing including SEO, Google Ads, CMS platforms, email marketing tools (e.g. Mailchimp), and Google Analytics.
• Experience in PR and media relations, including building and maintaining a press database.
• Demonstrable commitment to equality of opportunity and understanding of the needs of diverse communities.
• Understanding of data protection legislation and GDPR as it applies to marketing databases.
• Capacity to effectively navigate, manage, and de-escalate challenging interpersonal situations, maintaining a supportive and resilient approach when working closely with vulnerable and traumatised groups.

Desirable:

• Relevant qualification (e.g. CIM, CIPR, or degree in marketing, communications or related field)
• Experience working in or with the charity, social enterprise, or community sector
• Knowledge of or connections to the North Kensington area
• Experience promoting community events, cultural programmes, or grant-funded activities
• Familiarity with online design tools like Adobe Pro, and Canva and project management tools like Asana.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the Trust’s Values— Openness, Integrity, Equity, Sustainability and Courage.

NIESR are seeking an Events Manager to join the External Affairs Team.  This is a newly appointed role, reporting into the Head of External Affairs. The postholder will be responsible for the overall events function, with no direct reports. 

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research is Britain’s oldest, and one of its most prestigious independent research institutes.  We specialise in applied social and economic research, combining high academic standards with relevance to policy making.  Our reputation for quality and independence, outstanding networks and unrivalled location at the heart of Westminster makes us the ideal base to build a national profile for academic or policy research that makes real impact. 

Please see the Job and Person Spec for more details 

Chopwell Regeneration Group is looking for an ambitious, values-driven and highly capable Senior Programmes Manager to help lead the next stage of our growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and widely respected community organisation and play a central role in delivering programmes that improve wellbeing, skills, employability and opportunity for local people. Working closely with our Board, staff team, volunteers, partners and funders, you will provide strategic leadership, manage staff, lead impactful projects, and ensure our work continues to place Chopwell residents at the heart of everything we do. If you are an experienced leader who believes in the power of communities to shape their own future, we would love to hear from you.

About Chopwell Regeneration Group (CRG)

CRG is a trusted, community-led charity working at the heart of Chopwell to improve wellbeing, opportunity and quality of life.

Founded in 2017 by local residents, CRG has grown into a locally valued and widely respected organisation delivering community-led regeneration that works. We have a strong track record of partnership, collaborating with organisations across health, education and employment sectors.

In 2022 we opened The Bank, a multi-award winning community hub. It hosts a popular café, an affordable community market, a training kitchen, rental offices and business support, and a wide programme of learning, wellbeing, employability and social activities. 

In 2024 we opened our second building The Regeneration Shop - a volunteer-led repair and reuse space providing opportunities for residents to develop practical skills, reduce waste and build confidence. We are currently in the process of acquiring a new and bigger building for our Shop, to expand our repair activity and its associated social and commercial impact.

We have a team of 11 staff and every year work with over 200 volunteers.

Alongside our venues, we deliver a range of projects across Chopwell. This includes our food sustainability initiative Can Chopwell Feed Itself? and Brightening Up Chopwell bringing people together to improve shared public spaces and strengthen community pride.

Our Values and How We Work

We are an organisation that:

● Is committed to a thriving, sustainable future for Chopwell.

● Listens to our community- local consultation and lived experience shapes our work.

● Is ambitious for our community, driven to achieve impacts, and willing to innovate.

● Cares deeply about people, and supports our staff and residents to develop, grow and thrive.

● Values working in partnership with organisations locally, regionally and nationally.  

● Is guided by an active, experienced Board with a high level of expertise, including members with strong local knowledge and lived experience.

● Has a committed, skilled and hardworking staff team who bring energy and heart to their work.

Job Description: Senior Programmes Manager

Hours: 30 - 37.5 per week* (subject to agreement)

Holiday:  6 weeks pro rata (includes bank holidays)

Pay: £39,000 - £48,000 per year pro rata (depending on skills and experience)

Place of work:   The Bank, 19-21 Derwent Street, Chopwell, NE17 7HU

Reporting to: CRG Board of Trustees

Contract term: 12 month fixed term contract (expected to renew subject to funding)

The Senior Programmes Manager will work closely with our Senior Finance & Commercial Manager to provide leadership for Chopwell Regeneration Group (CRG), reporting to the Board of Trustees.  They will lead on strategy, planning and delivery for all programmes, working with board, staff and volunteers, and external partners to ensure activities are achievable, properly resourced, financially sustainable, impactful and effectively evaluated.

Key areas of responsibility:

● Strategic planning and delivery of social, cultural, education and training programmes that meet CRG’s objectives, including improved mental health and wellbeing, skills development and employability for Chopwell residents.

● Leading the growth of our public programmes that deliver wide-ranging educational and wellbeing benefits for the people of Chopwell, from social prescribing activity to business support. This includes planning annual programme aims and outcomes, developing partnerships, and ensuring delivery is financially sustainable and properly resourced.

● Leadership and management of staff including line management responsibility.

● Managing the volunteer programme in line with best practice and working with the staff team to recruit, communicate with and support volunteers.

● Developing and managing successful and innovative partnerships across a range of sectors and growing partnerships locally, regionally and nationally.

● Ensuring there is sufficient staff capacity to deliver programmes effectively, and advocating for and working with the Board to identify funding and support for additional resources.

● Identifying new funding opportunities and working with CRG Board to secure grant funding for programmes in line with strategic objectives.

● Managing budgets for all programmes and ensuring financial targets are met. 

● Evaluating outcomes across all programmes including collecting data, generating case studies and impact reports for Trustees, funders and a range of stakeholders.

● Ensuring programmes are delivered in accordance with current legislation, contractual/accrediting body requirements and CRG’s policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Data Protection. 

● Working with the staff team to generate news articles, photos, printed material and social media content to promote CRG’s programmes.

● Representing CRG at relevant events, networks and forums to build networks and raise CRG’s profile across a range of sectors.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed

We are looking for a Senior Programmes Manager who can provide strategic leadership, strengthen our delivery and help ensure that Chopwell residents remain at the centre of everything we do. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

Essential Criteria

Leadership & People Management

● Leadership and management experience

● Ability to influence, motivate and inspire others

● Experience of people management and supporting staff/volunteers

● Confidence in advocating for community needs and priorities

Community-Led Practice

● Proven ability to work with communities, service users or audiences to shape programmes or services

● Commitment to inclusive, participatory and community-led approaches

● Ability to build trust and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds

Partnership & Collaboration

● Strong collaboration and partnership-building skills

● Ability to work confidently with partners across sectors

● Excellent communication and advocacy skills with a range of stakeholders

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Programme and Operational Management

● Experience of developing, managing and delivering successful community programmes

● Ability to manage operational delivery, budgets and impact targets

● Experience of safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR or relevant compliance frameworks.

● Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities

Strategy, Funding and Evaluation

● Experience of identifying opportunities, developing projects or securing funding.

● Ability to monitor outcomes and evaluate impact.

● Experience of writing reports, case studies or funding updates.

Personal Qualities

● Creative thinking and problem-solving

● Self-motivated, resilient and adaptable

● Committed to the aims of Chopwell Regeneration Group

Desirable Criteria

● Experience of leadership and management in the voluntary, charity or community sector.

● Experience of managing grant-funded programmes.

● Good knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR or relevant compliance frameworks.

● Experience of social prescribing, employability, education or wellbeing programmes.

● Experience of communications, PR or social media content creation.

● Understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing communities like Chopwell.

● Lived experience of the communities CRG serves.

Additional Information

● We would ideally like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible, but can be flexible.

● Flexible working arrangements are available and can be discussed at interview. Please note the majority of your working week will be expected to be on site. Also, occasional weekend and evening working will be required. This includes quarterly public meetings and trustee meetings every two months (minimum).

● Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

● CRG is a Disability Confident employer. Any applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.  Please include information in your application if you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme.

● Any applicant living in an NE17 postcode who meets the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Deadline for applications: 11.59pm on Sunday 24 May 2026

Interviews: During week commencing Monday 1 June

The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with the Henry Smith Foundation on the recruitment of a Grants Database and Processes Manager. This is a pivotal role within the Grant Operations Team, responsible for leading the day-to-day management, development, and continuous improvement of the Foundation’s grants database and associated processes.

When grant-making systems work well, funding reaches the organisations that need it, and those organisations can reach the people they help without delay. When they don't, the gaps are felt by real people waiting for real support.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring grant-making activity is supported by robust systems, accurate data, and efficient, user-centred workflows. It combines technical system ownership with strong relationship building, project delivery, and a commitment to learning and improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as system lead for the Foundation’s grants database, ensuring data quality, integrity, and day-to-day reliability
• Design, implement, and continuously improve grant-making processes, tools, and workflows
• Lead system improvements and projects, including testing, configuration, and collaboration with external suppliers
• Provide guidance, training, and hands-on support to colleagues to ensure confident and consistent system use
• Oversee reporting and data outputs to support operational insight and organisational decision making
• Champion best practice in data management, documentation, and compliance across grant operations

Person Specification

• Proven experience managing or administering complex databases and systems
• Track record of designing and improving operational processes and workflows
• Experience delivering training or support to non technical colleagues
• High level of attention to detail, with confidence working with data and reporting
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions focused approach with a strong commitment to learning and continuous improvement
• Alignment with the Henry Smith Foundation’s values and commitment to equity and inclusion

What’s on Offer
Salary: £45,500 per annum
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: London – Typically one day per week with variation (core days: Tues & Wed) in the King’s Cross office

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Requesting reasonable adjustments
We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application or interview stages, please let us know. You can share your needs at any point in the process. Adjustments can be tailored to suit both physical and mental health needs. Our team will work with you to ensure you have what you need to perform at your best.

Our approach to candidates using AI in applications
We recognise that technology, including AI tools, can be helpful when preparing job applications, and we welcome the use of tools that support you in presenting your experience clearly. However, it’s important that your application genuinely reflects your own skills, experience, and voice. We therefore recommend reviewing any AI-generated content carefully to ensure accuracy and authenticity.

If you are invited to interview, we’ll want to hear directly from you about your skills and experiences. Any significant differences between your application and how you present yourself in person may negatively impact your application.

The Operations and Development Manager is a senior leadership role at AALT, responsible for ensuring the organisation’s operational effectiveness, financial stability, and long-term sustainability.

They will join at a pivotal and exciting moment for the organisation, as AALT prepares to open the Anti-Apartheid Legacy Centre (AALC) at Penton Street and transition into a newly restored and developed building, establishing operations and embedding a resilient and ambitious model for the future.

Working in close collaboration with the Director, the postholder will have strategic oversight of finance, HR, governance, fundraising, and day-to-day operations, while also taking direct responsibility for delivering key operational, financial, and income-generating activity.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and active delivery. The postholder will lead on financial and operational management, co-develop and drive fundraising activity, and ensure that the organisation’s systems, processes, and resources are robust, effective, and fit for purpose.

The role will also take responsibility for venue management during the early stages of the AALC opening, before transitioning to line management of dedicated venue staff as the organisation grows.