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Full time (flexible working options available)
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 3rd August
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Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a strategic and collaborative individual with extensive research, policy and advocacy experience to join us as our Senior Policy & Research Manager where you will work in the Northern Ireland team with colleagues across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, and Europe.
The home office for this role is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, but this post can be based anywhere in Ireland or Northern Ireland.
Please note: Salary will be offered in GBP or Euro equivalent, depending on the candidate's location.
About Us
Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. Around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
In Northern Ireland and Ireland, we work alongside children, families, and partners to influence policy, practice, and systems so they better reflect local needs and priorities. Together with colleagues and partners across Northern Ireland, Ireland, the UK, and Europe, we aim to shift resources closer to national and local partners, ensure the meaningful participation of children and families in decision-making, and strengthen collective impact through strategic partnerships, networks, and coalitions.
About the role
As Senior Policy & Research Manager, you will play a leading role in shaping and delivering our strategy in Northern Ireland and Ireland, turning insight into action, and making sure that the voices and experiences of children and families directly inform policies and practice.
This role is about more than writing reports — it's about influencing decision-makers, leading collaborative strategies, and driving progress with and through others. You will play a key role in helping us to build on our well established position in Northern Ireland, and develop our approach in Ireland, shaping our strategies, partnerships, and our approach to bring about policy change. You will understand research approaches, how to develop policy proposals, be comfortable building external networks and relationships, and persuading stakeholders of your thinking and arguments — all while staying grounded in the voices and needs of children and families.
In this role, you will:
• Leading and delivering impactful policy and research strategies focused on tackling child poverty.
• Building strong relationships with community partners, government stakeholders, and peer organisations.
• Turning complex research and evidence into clear, persuasive insights that shape policy and practice.
• Leading working groups and project teams on specific policy agendas.
• Managing high-quality research and evaluation (including participatory methods), commissioning external experts, and conducting your own analysis.
• Representing Save the Children externally and contributing to strategic influencing efforts with politicians, civil servants, funders, and partners.
About you
To be successful, it is important that you have:
• Strong foundations in policy, research, and advocacy, with a track record of turning insight into action.
• Experience working with or within civil society, academia, or public sector settings to influence change.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and communities.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex data, and communicate it clearly to different audiences.
• Understanding of the policy environment in Northern Ireland and/or Ireland — or the curiosity and ability to learn quickly.
• Willingness to travel across Northern Ireland and Ireland.
• Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission and values.
What we offer you:
Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.
• We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
• We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day.
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 3rd August
Please note: 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.
Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter). This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About SafeLives
We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good.
Last year alone, 14,000 professionals received our training. Over 80,000 adults at risk of serious harm or murder and more than 100,000 children received support through dedicated multi-agency support designed by us and delivered with partners. In the last six years, over 4,000 perpetrators have been challenged and supported to change by interventions we created with partners, and that’s just the start.
Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone.
About the role
Over the coming year, The Drive Partnership is looking to review, update, and design new training to offer to The Drive Project workforce. To lead this work, we are recruiting a Drive training team made up of a Senior Training Lead, Training Lead and Training Coordinator.
This role offers a unique opportunity to support the upskilling of The Drive Project workforce and advance The Drive Partnership’s mission to end domestic abuse and protect victims by disrupting, challenging, and changing the behaviour of those who are causing harm.
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
Contract: Fixed term until March 2026 with potential for 12-month extension to March 2027 - pending funding confirmation.
About Drive
The Drive Partnership, formed by Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, is working to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse. We work to end domestic abuse and protect victims by disrupting, challenging, and changing the behaviour of those who are causing harm. Together we have developed the Drive Project to address a gap in work with high-harm, high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse. We also work to advocate for systems and policy change- to develop sustainable, national systems that respond more effectively to all perpetrators of domestic abuse.
Benefits
- 34 days' holiday incl. public holidays
- Flexible working e.g. compressed hours
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
- Childcare vouchers
- Employee assistance programme
- Clinical supervision
- Holiday purchase scheme to buy up to an additional 5 days
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Enhanced sick pay
- Professional development fund
- Individual learning budget
- Restorative practice training
- Time off in lieu
If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter and CV.
Closing date: 9am on Tuesday, 5th August 2025.
SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all; please see our job description for full details.
No agencies, please.
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Job Title: Monitoring Officer
Location: Belfast or Sligo (with responsibilities in both regions)
Salary: £29,000/€33,350 per annum pro rata
Hours: 20 hours per week
Role Brief:
The Rio Ferdinand Foundation are recruiting an experienced Monitoring Officer to oversee the monitoring and evaluation of an exciting new cross-border PEACE Academy programme in Belfast and Sligo.
The aim of this new three-year programme, is to deliver and evidence a PEACE Academy pathway of engagement, learning, social action and employability that will inspire young people from communities in Northern Ireland and Ireland to create shared experiences and build a long-term response to sectarianism, racism and hate on a cross community and cross border basis.
We are seeking an experienced monitoring professional who can lead on monitoring and evaluation of this programme utilising the VIEWs monitoring software developed by the UK Home Office.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role will:
§ Work with the senior management team to establish and implement a robust monitoring, evaluation and learning framework for the programme with key data capture tools in place from the outset.
§ Be responsible for the roll-out of monitoring data capture tools and points and ensuring that all monitoring and evaluation procedures are implemented and adhered to.
§ Work with regional Coordinators and our Training Officer to ensure all monitoring data is captured and recorded against targets
§ Work with our regional Coordinators on the development of qualitative data capture e.g., case studies and feedback sessions/surveys alongside quantitative data capture tools.
§ Be responsible for data collection, entry, management and quality assurance utilising our VIEWs monitoring software developed by Substance for the UK Home Office
§ Run regular monitoring reports and sharing with our regional Coordinators and Programme Manager
§ Input to funder reports and attending meetings as and when required.
§ Work with an appointed external research agency on an independent impact evaluation of the programme ensuring their data capture requirements are embedded alongside our own.
Person Specification/Key skills:
§ Degree level education or similar experience
§ Experience of designing and implementing robust monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks for outcome driven projects
§ Experience of designing and managing a range of data collection tools
§ Experience in data entry and management utilising the VIEWs monitoring software
§ Experience of monitoring and evaluation reporting for diverse and complex projects
§ Experience of working with external research agencies to facilitate impact evaluation
§ Ability to build positive working relationships with young people, community stakeholders, colleagues and partners
§ An interest/experience in Youth work
§ Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a fast-paced environment
§ Competent working independently as well as part of a small team
§ A confident communicator with good written and spoken English
§ IT skills including Microsoft office and VIEWS (essential)
§ Experience in writing reports to meet agreed deadlines
§ Positive and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude.
Role Requirements
At Rio Ferdinand Foundation, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.
If as a disabled applicant (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) you would like to request that your application is considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) please let us know.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Access NI check.
Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in Ireland and the UK.
Application - Deadline - Sunday 28th of July
Interviews – Monday 4th of August
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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POST DETAILS
Post Title: Programme Manager
Location: Belfast/Sligo
Salary: £36,000/€41,400
Hours: Full-time, 36 Hours per week
JOB SUMMARY:
The Programme Manager is a key role in the Rio Ferdinand Foundation’s isle of Ireland team. This post is responsible for managing our SEUPB funded PEACE Academy programme supporting young people in Belfast and Sligo.
The aim of this new three-year programme, is to deliver and evidence a PEACE Academy pathway of engagement, learning, social action and employability that will inspire young people from communities in Northern Ireland and Ireland to create shared experiences and build a long-term response to sectarianism, racism and hate on a cross community and cross border basis.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role will:
§ Establish and develop our new PEACE Academy Programme in partnership with Glentoran FC and Sligo Rovers FC together with a network of grass-root partners, as well as community policing and other strategic stakeholders.
§ Line manage a new programme staff team including 2x Regional Coordinators, a part time Training Lead, part time Monitoring Officer, a part time Admin Officer and a part time Finance Officer as well as sessional staff.
§ Lead and manage a three-year cross border and cross community youth and community development programme engaging Catholic / Nationalist / Republican (CNR), Protestant/ Unionist/ Loyalist (PUL), and newcomer communities.
§ Oversee the development of sessions which utilise youth culture as a platform for personal development, working with your staff team to design, deliver and manage engaging sessions and opportunities utilising music and the creative arts, sport, and digital media.
§ Develop, and oversee the delivery of our youth development pathway across both regions, including twice weekly sessions, workshops, seminars and accredited training pathways, mentoring, cross-border events and initiatives, careers events and pathways with a range of commercial partners, and strategic stakeholder engagement.
§ Quality assure the delivery of sessions and outputs linked to the personal development of young people.
§ Encourage and support the involvement of volunteers from the local community.
§ Develop positive relationships with key strategic partners involved in the project and ensure links are made and information shared with appropriate agencies.
§ Work closely with our CEO and Director for Ireland & Northern Ireland on the strategic positioning and development of the Foundation and the legacy of the PEACE Academy programme.
§ Work with our Director of Operations to establish and implement a robust monitoring, evaluation and learning framework for the programme with key data capture tools in place from the outset.
§ Be responsible for the delivery of specified targets for the programme through producing regular action plans and work programmes, ensuring that all project planning, monitoring, and evaluation procedures are implemented and adhered to.
§ Ensure all monitoring data is captured and recorded against targets ensuring funder reports are produced and meetings attended as and when required.
§ Ensure all administrative and financial functions of the programme are conducted in accordance with funder requirements
§ Work with our Directors on the financial and wider reporting of the programme as required by our funder.
§ Work with an external monitoring agency to ensure their independent impact evaluation is completed alongside our own internal monitoring.
§ Work with our Director of Development on shaping and implementing a communications strategy for the PEACE Academy.
§ Keep up to date with local and regional trends in sports/arts for social change and work with young people.
§ Actively represent Rio Ferdinand Foundation at working groups, initiatives, and events.
§ Assist and contribute to the on-going development and strategy of the Rio Ferdinand Foundation’s work in Sligo and Belfast as well as across the island of Ireland.
§ Develop and maintain key relationships with partners from across various sectors including, statutory, private, business and third sectors.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
· Work flexibly where appropriate on evening, weekends and during school holidays to ensure full and supportive delivery of the programme.
· Undertake new training to develop work related skills and knowledge
· Undertake any other related responsibilities commensurate with the evolving objectives of the post and the evolution of the Foundation, as may reasonably be requested
· Work with due regard for RFF’s core values and objectives
· Ensure the effective implementation of, and adherence to RFF’s Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding and Health and Safety policies and procedures.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills
§ Relevant academic/industry qualifications: e.g. Project Management, Youth Work, Certificate in Community Sports Work (CCSW), Arts Practitioner, etc.
§ Ideally educated to degree standard or equivalent through experience
§ An appropriate qualification relevant to working with young people
§ Sports, Arts or Digital Media qualification (desirable)
Experience
§ Have at least five years’ experience of working with disaffected young people
§ Have at least three years’ experience of supervising and managing staff
§ A proven track record of forming productive relationships with a wide variety of organisations and individuals from diverse backgrounds and multi-agency co-ordination
§ Planning, delivering, and managing community focused, social inclusion initiatives, ideally working with local authorities, police, sports clubs and youth justice groups
§ Experience of a wide range of communication media and confident in delivering presentations, developing proposals, and writing reports for varied audiences
§ Experience of working on a multi-partner project
§ A good understanding of community engagement projects
§ Experience of campaigns, youth social action programming and event management
§ Experience of managing an SEUPB Programme or similar (desirable)
Knowledge
§ A thorough understanding of government policies and plans for community sport and creative arts, along with relevant opportunities for young people’s development
§ Understanding of the issues facing young people across the island of Ireland
§ A working knowledge and understanding of the barriers to personal development in areas of deprivation
Skills
§ Good numerical and analytical skills
§ Ability to challenge young peoples’ attitudes and beliefs to promote their social and educational needs
§ Supervision of staff, coaches, freelancers, and volunteers
§ Excellent proven negotiation skills
§ Communication skills – to young people, families, project staff, local partners and community stakeholders as well as senior management
§ Ability to work in a confident and flexible manner
§ Ability to initiate, develop and sustain effective relationships with both young people and partners
§ IT literate using MS Office (word, excel, power point, outlook)
§ Coaching skills
§ Clearly demonstrate an ability to build trusting relationships and deliver high quality activities for young people.
§ Excellent communication skills, able to use initiative and manage multiple work loads
§ Proactive, resilient, and able to work well within a close-knit team.
§ Able to identify and share best practice in the community environment
§ Self-starter, used to delivering targets on time to high standards
§ Excellent problem solving and multi-tasking skills
§ Project management skills including report writing and budgeting
§ Confident user of social media platforms - Twitter, Insta, Facebook, Youtube – (desirable)
Role Requirements
At Rio Ferdinand Foundation, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.
If as a disabled applicant (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) you would like to request that your application is considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) please let us know.
Please note. Successful applicants for all roles will require an enhanced Access NI or Garda Check
As part of our commitment to safeguarding, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Access NI check.
Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in Ireland and the UK.
Application Deadline Thursday 24th of July
Interviews – Thursday 31st of July
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Administrative Officer
Location: Belfast or Sligo (with responsibilities in both regions)
Salary: £28,000/€32,200 per annum pro rata
Hours: 18 hours per week
Role Brief:
The Rio Ferdinand Foundation are recruiting an experienced Administrative Officer for an exciting new cross-border PEACE Academy programme in Belfast and Sligo.
The aim of this new three-year programme, is to deliver and evidence a PEACE Academy pathway of engagement, learning, social action and employability that will inspire young people from communities in Northern Ireland and Ireland to create shared experiences and build a long-term response to sectarianism, racism and hate on a cross community and cross border basis.
We are seeking an experienced administrative professional who can lead on the operational and back-office administration of this programme.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role will:
§ Work with the Programme Manager to devise appropriate administrative processes to support the regional delivery teams together with senior management.
§ Work with our regional Coordinators on the administrative function of sessions and events i.e., booking and risk assessing suitable venues, disseminating promotional materials, booking travel arrangements, arranging refreshments for young people, equipment orders etc.
§ Work with our Training Officer on administrative function of workshops and training course delivery including course paperwork, learning materials and resources, venues, certificates distribution etc.
§ Work with our Finance Officer on the financial administration of the programme.
§ Organise and order any staff kit required from our approved suppliers.
§ Disseminating project materials as well as communications outputs circulating to the wider team and partners as required.
§ Attend partnership meetings to take minutes and follow up on any key actions.
§ Input to funder reports and attending meetings as and when required.
Person Specification/Key skills:
§ Degree level education or similar experience
§ At least two years administrative experience
§ Experience of administrative support for diverse and complex projects
§ Willingness to support wider programme deliverables including attending events.
§ Ability to build positive working relationships with young people, community stakeholders, colleagues and partners
§ An interest/experience in Youth work
§ Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a fast-paced environment
§ Competent working independently as well as part of a small team
§ A confident communicator with good written and spoken English
§ IT skills including Microsoft office and VIEWS (essential)
§ Experience in writing reports to meet agreed deadlines
§ Positive and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude.
Role Requirements
At Rio Ferdinand Foundation, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.
If as a disabled applicant (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) you would like to request that your application is considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) please let us know.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Access NI check.
Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in Ireland and the UK.
Application Deadline - Sunday 28th of July
Interviews – Monday 4th of August
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Senior Trust and Statutory Fundraising Manager
Are you an experienced fundraiser with a passion for making a difference? This is an exciting time to join Mencap as we launch our new strategy and grow our ambitious fundraising team
With the forthcoming launch of our new strategy on the horizon, Mencap is looking for an experienced and driven Senior Trust and Statutory Fundraising Manager. This role is pivotal in aligning our new strategic priorities with donor engagement to secure long-term support and significant income. As the Senior Trust and Statutory Fundraising Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the High Value Relationships team and will work closely with the High Value Relationships Lead to ensure key priorities and goals are met.
This excellent opportunity is offering a full-time contract (37.5 hrs per week) on a permanent basis.
The role will be based in London. However, we are flexible with where you work, but there will be occasional travel to our London office.
Do you have the key responsibilities to be our Senior Trust and Statutory Fundraising Manager?
- Develop and submit high-quality, strategically aligned proposals that secure six- and seven-figure, multi-year donations, tailored to the priorities of prospective funders and aligned with KPI-driven volume.
- Identify and research new philanthropic prospects, including trusts, foundations.
- Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of income from trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, and lottery funders.
- Focus on cultivating and managing multi-year funding relationships to ensure long-term income sustainability.
- Strengthen existing donor partnerships while proactively identifying and engaging new funding opportunities, statutory bodies, lottery funders, and high-net-worth individuals.
- Develop and manage a portfolio of mid- to high-value donors, cultivating relationships that lead to significant, multi-year support.
- Create compelling, tailored proposals and stewardship plans aligned with Mencap’s strategic priorities
Do you have the required skills to be our Senior Trust Marketing Manager ?
- A confident and strategic communicator with a proven track record in trust and statutory fundraising
- Experience securing high-value gifts, ideally six figures and above
- Strong research and prospecting skills to identify new funding opportunities
- The ability to build and maintain long-term donor relationships
- A collaborative team player who can contribute to the wider fundraising strategy
If you are ready to use your skills to help shape the future of Mencap’s fundraising and make a lasting impact on the lives of people with a learning disability, please apply now with an up-to-date CV. This role will close on Friday, 25th July. First-round interviews will be conducted via Teams shortly after.
Benefits
The charity offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.
The benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.
About the organisation
The charity’s vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
They're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. Fighting for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
Everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
- Everyone is expected to treat people well and make it an inclusive organisation.
- Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
- Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
There are Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
The charity wants to encourage everyone to apply and offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. They’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. They will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
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Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.
At Marie Curie, we are dedicated to improving lives through our compassionate care and support services. Our fundraising efforts are at the heart of what we do and the Fundraising Analysis, Insight & Selections Team forms a vital part of the charity’s fundraising activities, driving the use of Insight to inform decisions and the way we communicate with our supporters.
As a Senior Data Insights Manager you will be responsible for developing and implementing data analysis strategies in collaboration with our Income, Innovation and Engagement directorate and supporting the delivery of operational data reporting, providing analysis and insight to inform strategic decision-making.
You will be responsible for:
- Driving decision making through insights on several strategic projects.
- Developing an insight led decision making culture and structure.
- Leading the development of best practices techniques for data analysis, visualization, and storytelling.
- Working closely with senior stakeholders to understand business requests and translating them into analytical solutions.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance data capabilities within the business.
- Line managing and leading a team of 2 data analysts
Key Criteria:
- Established experience in a senior/lead analyst role with a solid track record of understanding of the production and role of data analysis in a business environment.
- Significant and demonstrable experience of implementing best practice analytics techniques and leading initiatives to enhance datasets, thereby improving insight capabilities.
- Experience of using insights to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Significant and demonstrable experience of model building.
- Strong communication and storytelling kills, with the communicate across a range of stakeholders.
- Excellent SQL, Power BI skills and understanding of requirements of compliance in a regulated environment.
- Line management experience would be an advantage.
Please see the full job description here
Application & Interview Process
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
Close date for applications: Sunday 20th July 2025
Salary: Up to £50,000 + £3,500 LWA where applicable
Contract: 12 months FTC
Based: This role is predominantly home-based and can be based anywhere within the UK. You will be expected to work from our modern open plan offices in Embassy Gardens occasionally.
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Philanthropy Manager
Do you have the vision and drive to grow a high-value philanthropy programme that changes lives? Do you thrive on securing transformational gifts that make a lasting impact?
This is an exciting time to join the team. As part of they are growing and ambitious fundraising team, you’ll play a vital role in strengthening valued relationships and reaching new audiences - securing the funding needed to meet rising demand for support, now and into the future.
We’re expanding the Philanthropy Programme and are looking for a passionate and strategic Philanthropy Manager to help drive this growth.
This is a full-time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week) based in London. While we are flexible regarding your work location, there is an expectation to attend the London office occasionally for ad-hoc meetings and training sessions. The role will also require occasional travel within the UK to attend face-to-face meetings, as necessary
Do you have the key responsibilities to be our Philanthropy Manager ?
- Secure five-and-six figure donations, with a focus on multi-year strategic partnerships.
- Identify and research new philanthropic prospects, including trusts, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals.
- Develop and manage a portfolio of mid- to high-value donors, cultivating relationships that lead to significant, multi-year support.
- Create compelling, tailored proposals and stewardship plans aligned with the charity’s strategic priorities.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to gather insights and develop cases for support.
- Contribute to the strategic development and growth of the Philanthropy Programme.
- Monitor KPIs and ensure accurate reporting of income and impact
Do you have the required skills to be our Philanthropy Manager ?
- Proven experience in philanthropy, trust fundraising, or major donor engagement.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive narratives and build rapport with a range of stakeholders.
- Confidence in identifying and researching prospective donors.
- A proactive, strategic mindset and a collaborative approach to relationship management.
- A genuine passion for the charity’s mission and values.
If you’re ready to use your skills to grow a high-impact philanthropy programme and help shape the future of fundraising, please apply now with an up-to-date CV.
This role will close on Friday, 25th July. First-round interviews will be conducted via Teams shortly after
Benefits
The charity offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.
The benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.
About the organisation
The charity’s vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
They're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. Fighting for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
Everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
- Everyone is expected to treat people well and make it an inclusive organisation.
- Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
- Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
There are Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
The charity wants to encourage everyone to apply and offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. They’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. They will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
Thank you!
Help us speak up for Scotland’s seas
Open Seas is a small, ambitious, and fast-growing environmental charity on a mission to protect and restore marine life around Scotland. We expose harmful practices, challenge bad policy, and work alongside fishers, communities and scientists to bring our seas back to life.
We’re looking for a dynamic Head of Communications to lead our external communications, shape compelling campaigns, and help us punch far above our weight.
Why join us?
We are a team of eight and we spend a lot of time out on the water and along the coast investigating damage, gathering evidence, filming, photographing, and engaging people face-to-face. We own a boat and do our own fieldwork. We take pride in turning complex science and policy into clear, motivating messages that cut through to media, decision-makers and the public.
You will work closely with our Director and Operations Lead as part of the senior management team bringing creative leadership and strategic direction to our comms team. This is your chance to help shape an organisation with growing public influence, strong legal wins, and a track record of impact in one of the most important environmental issues in Scotland, and the rest of the UK.
Who we’re looking for
We are looking for a natural storyteller and strategic thinker. You know how to land a headline, write a great campaign plan, and build lasting relationships with a range of people (journalists, supporters and other stakeholders). You will be comfortable translating science into tweets and research into narrative. You care deeply about nature, especially life under the waves.
You might have worked in campaigns, public affairs, journalism or the charity sector. You may have led a team, or be ready to step into a leadership role. Most of all, you want to make a difference.
What is the role?
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Lead all external communications across the organisation
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Develop and deliver bold, values-led campaign comms
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Manage and grow communications staff and freelancers
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Shape our digital presence, media strategy and brand
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Collaborate closely with our campaign, legal and research teams
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Help us grow our reach, profile and impact
What we offer
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A flexible, friendly and passionate team
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Opportunity to shape a growing organisation
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Meaningful work with real-world impact
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Time outdoors from field investigations to coastal storytelling
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Remote and flexible working, with travel across Scotland
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Supportive, collaborative environment with space to lead
To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering letter explaining why you’re the right fit for this role by 25/07/25
Please note we are unable to consider application without a covering letter
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities. If you’d like to chat informally before applying, please get in touch.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
We investigate threats to our seas, conduct research, and campaign for sustainable fisheries.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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Do you want to work with a vibrant, dynamic and youth driven organisation that is committed to creating healthy futures for British children by improving the food system?
Be part of the creative, agile and growing team behind Bite Back 2030’s exceptional teenage activists. Join us as our Senior Programmes & Policy Manager, Scotland and contribute to our journey to help make the food system healthier and fairer.
About the Role
This exciting and varied role will kick-start Bite Back's work in Scotland. Suiting a self-starter, this new role will lead our schools and local authority programme work in Scotland, whilst also seeking opportunities for young people to influence national food system policy in Scotland.
Responsibilities
The Senior Programmes & Policy Manager is responsible for:
Programme Development and Delivery
● Launching our two popular, fully funded, social action programmes in Scotland: Bite Back in Schools and Shape Your Streets; working with and visiting schools and local authorities across Scotland
● Supporting school pupils and communities to drive improvements to their local food environments and school food environments
● Helping facilitate youth-led events, workshops, and campaigns focused on food system change
● Working with our Scottish partners and building strong working relationships with participating schools, local authorities and other stakeholders
● Supporting with the monitoring, reporting and evaluation of these two programmes Youth Engagement and Voice
● Seeking out meaningful opportunities for young people to engage with and influence decision-makers in Scotland
● Ensuring youth voice is embedded across all programmes and policy work
Policy and Advocacy
● Actively seeking out opportunities to champion Scottish policy developments in health, education, and food systems
● Working closely with other organisations via established coalitions and more informal coordination around key issues, working collaboratively with values-aligned organisations to achieve our goals
● Developing briefings, consultation responses, and policy proposals, ensuring they are evidence-based and amplify youth perspectives
● Translating young people’s insights into campaign messaging for policymakers and distil policy detail into key points for young people to engage with and campaign on
● Working with the Senior Public Affairs Manager to conduct stakeholder mapping and build a network of supportive Scottish MPs and MSPs
● Ensuring the Bite Back staff team is kept up to date on the Scottish policy and public affairs context
Skills and Experience
We recognise that the list below is broad and we realise that the “ideal candidate” doesn’t really exist. What we will be looking for as we evaluate applications is demonstrable experience in at least some of these, and evidence of capacity to build skills in other areas. Please don’t be put off applying for one of our jobs because you can’t demonstrate every skill.
If you're passionate and excited about working for us, and possess the main skills and experience we are looking for, go ahead and apply. You could be just what we are looking for!
The ideal candidate would have the following:
Essential
● Proven experience in policy development or influencing, ideally within the Scottish context
● Track record of delivering youth voice, community or school-based programmes
● Experience working with schools or local authority settings in Scotland
● Facilitation and youth engagement skills, with experience in co-creating with young people
● Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to engage policymakers and partners with confidence
● Deep motivation to create a fairer food system and improve outcomes for children and young people
● Knowledge of Scotland’s political and public sector landscape, ideally in health or education
● A self-starter with the ability to work independently and drive new initiatives from the ground up
● A commitment to Bite Back’s values: Fresh, Resilient, Respectful, Energetic, Real
Desirable
● Familiarity with monitoring, evaluation, and impact reporting in programme or policy contexts
Approach to Work
You will be able to show the following qualities:
● A bold and open mind - you will be prepared to think differently about issues.
● A level head - you will be comfortable working both reactively and proactively.
● A sense of humour - we believe work should be fun and that we all perform at our very best when we enjoy what we do.
● Creativity - you will come at issues from new and surprising angles
Please apply with a CV and covering statement (maximum two sides of A4) explaining why you are a good candidate for this position. The covering statement is your opportunity to tell us why you’re a good fit for this role. We know it’s a big job so we don’t expect you to have everything we are asking for on day one and we are committed to providing support and training. Do look at each point under Skills and Experience and Approach to Work to give clear, specific examples of how you meet them through your personal or professional experience (volunteering counts too!) Don’t forget to tell us why you want the job!
Registered Charity
21 - 50
OUR MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE WAY UNHEALTHY FOOD IS MADE, MARKETED AND SOLD, ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
This new role is an exciting opportunity to drive the growth of Family Fund’s high value giving, helping more families raising a disabled or seriously ill child access the support they need.
As a key member of the fundraising team, you will play a vital role in securing transformational income from high-net-worth individuals building strong, lasting relationships that fuel our mission and increase our impact.
The role
As Philanthropy Manager, you will shape our philanthropic strategy, develop a new prospect pipeline and secure long-term support from individuals, family foundations, and wealth intermediaries.
You will work closely with internal stakeholders across the organisation, to identify funding priorities and opportunities for donors. You’ll ensure we develop and deliver a long-term philanthropy strategy, building and managing relationships with wealth managers, private client advisers and networks that can introduce and connect donors to Family Fund.
You will accurately record prospect and donor activity on our CRM system, maintaining clear pipelines and forecasts, and producing high-quality reports to monitor progress and impact.
About you
We are looking for someone who is passionate and committed to drive our philanthropy strategy forwards. You will be a brilliant communicator, able to influence and inspire, representing Family Fund externally as a compelling ambassador for our work. You will be results driven with a solid track record securing major gifts from donors and demonstrable success in building new relationships. You will be entrepreneurial and self-starting, with the confidence to build a new programme from the ground up.
About us
Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.
We’re growing our collaborative and ambitious Fundraising Team at Family Fund, with exciting roles that will play a key part in helping us reach more families raising a disabled or seriously ill child.
We’re also recruiting for:
Corporate Partnerships Manager (New Business) – to build strategic new corporate partnerships that support our mission.
Community and Volunteering Fundraisers – to drive local engagement and inspire community fundraising.
Each role offers the chance to make a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues in a values-driven organisation. If you’re looking for a meaningful role where your fundraising expertise can truly change lives, we’d love to hear from you.
We are a values based organisation and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here, and see how our staff display our values every day.
We commit to inclusion, equity and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.
How to apply
Please complete the online application and submit your CV and a covering letter telling us how you meet the requirements for this role. Your cover letter should be no more than two pages long.
For more information, please read and download the job description.
The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a requirement to undergo a right to work check and employment history verification.
Information
Closing date: 01 August 2025
Interview dates: 22 August 2025
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Our mission is to improve the day-to-day lives of families on a low income, raising a disabled or seriously ill child, or young person.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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Position Title: Senior Finance Manager
Responsible to: CEO
Salary: £40,000 FTE, Salary pro rata at £24,000 (0.6FTE)
Benefits include: Flexible work environment, 23 days annual leave (pro-rata) which increases after 2 years, 3 Volunteering Days (pro-rata), 3 Trust Days, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Auto Enrolment Pension, paid agreed expenses.
Location: Home-based with the ability to travel nationally (including small number of overnight stays)
Term: 21.75 hours a week (0.6 FTE)- permanent
Closing Date: 15 July, 5pm
Interview Dates: 21 and 24 July[MT1]
Interview Format: Interviews will be conducted by video conference
About Dame Kelly Holmes Trust
Dame Kelly Holmes Trust puts world-class athletes shoulder to shoulder with young people. Equipping them with a winning mindset and shaping their futures - it's a teammate like no other.
Whether that’s building relationship skills, improving self-esteem or learning to stay focused, our sporting champions help the next generation move forward with confidence.
By 2032, our ambition is to support 10,000 young people to become the best version of themselves.
Application Process
Please submit a CV and Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages – your Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the key responsibilities of the role and job criteria listed below.
We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. To ensure an inclusive recruitment process, all Cover Letters and CVs are anonymised before shortlisting.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the CEO, we are looking for an experienced charity finance person, with accountancy qualifications. (CIMA,CIPFA, CCAB, ACCA, AAT etc)
This a pivotal role and the post holder will be a member of the Trust’s Senior Management Team, with responsibility for overseeing all aspects of the Trust’s finances, working closely with CEO and Board.
The role would suit someone who is motivated by the Trust’s purpose and who is good at building relationships.
We are a home working charity which is committed to flexible working. We are open to considering a range of working patterns for this 0.6 FTE role.
Main responsibilities
· Alongside external accountant, manage the maintenance of the financial accounting system and monthly accounting processes (BACS runs, Expenses, Accruals, Prepayments, Deferred Income, Payroll etc)
· Review management accounts and liaise with accountants over variances.
· Lead on annual budget process
· Maintain and report on regular forecasts throughout the year
· Monitor individual programme funding to ensure all spend is within budget
· Lead on annual audit and creation of statutory accounts by external accountants.
· Distinguish between Restricted and Unrestricted funding to ensure compliance is met and classification is correct
· Support and advise budget holders in matters relating to the financial management of their departments
· Provide financial input to assist with new funding bids and reports to existing funders and partners.
· Ensure appropriate systems and internal financial controls are implemented and maintained
· Responsible for some areas of governance including insurance, Companies House and Charity Commission registration
· Secretariat for the Finance and Audit Committee
· Attendance to SMT, Board and Finance and Audit Committee meetings, including production of relevant reports
· Responsible for certain policy reviews including; Finance, Expenses, Reserves
· Provide financial information and analysis to the Board, SMT and the wider staffing team as and when required
· Ensure that compliance with relevant financial legislative and regulatory requirements including the Charity SORP are met.
· Manage reporting to Companies House, the Charities Commission
· Support the overall mission of the charity and occasionally carry out other duties as required by the CEO
Other responsibilities
· Role model the Trust’s values and behaviours and coach individuals to do the same;
· To ensure that a positive image of Dame Kelly Holmes Trust is projected at all times;
· To contribute to other activities undertaken by Dame Kelly Holmes Trust;
· To contribute to organisational effectiveness through positive team working;
· To adhere to Dame Kelly Holmes Trust Health and Safety & Safeguarding Procedures.
Criteria (E essential/D desireable)
How evidenced/assessed (Interview/Application)
Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge of charity finance, including restricted and unrestricted funds. E/Interview/Application
Experience of managing income and expenditure across a range of income streams and budgets. E/Interview/Application
Experience supporting governance, compliance and regulatory requirements, ensuring adherence to charity and company law. E/Interview/Application
Knowledge of Xero and other IT systems including MS Excel. E/Interview/Application
Experience of producing and interpreting management accounts. E/Interview/Application
Experience of budget preparation and financial planning. E/Interview/Application
Strong analytical skills. E/Interview/Application
Accountancy Qualification (CCAB, CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA, AAT OR QBE etc). D/Interview/Application
Experience of working remotely. D/Interview/Application
Experience of producing management reports and presentation at Board and SMT meetings. D/Interview/Application
Excellent communication skills, including experience engaging with trustees, committee members and external partners.
D/Interview/Application
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities. D/Interview
Experience of developing and implementing systems and processes including the development of finance related policies.
D/Interview/Application
Values & Mindset
Strong team player, enthusiastic about working flexibly as part of a small and dynamic team, and with partners and stakeholders. E/Interview/Application
Able to handle significant confidential material and information. E/Interview/Application
Focused on outcomes, both individual and Trust-wide; tenacious approach to problem-solving. E/Interview
Strong sense of personal accountability and responsibility, leading by example. E/Interview
Articulate with strong presentation skills. E/Interview
Ambitious for the organisation and what it can achieve. E/Interview
Willing to travel across the country as required for the job role. E/Application
Registered Charity
11 - 20
A Champion in their corner - Dame Kelly Holmes Trust puts world class athletes shoulder to shoulder with young people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Team: Data & Analytics
Location: Remotely, UK
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £42,750.72 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Senior Data Integrity Officer:
- The Senior Data Integrity Officer is a key role in our Data & Analytics team and is responsible for managing Cat Protection’s supporter centric Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) data loading system processes, ensuring timely processing, data governance compliance and following best practice.
- This role leads three Data Officers to improve our data architecture - increasing ingestion of data, building new import routines, improving and documenting dataflows and processes and automating as much manual processing as possible from numerous data sources.
About the Data & Analytics team:
- The Data & Analytics team are a department of 14 people in the Marketing & Income Generation directorate consisting of three sub-teams : data processing, data selections and data analytics.
- The data processing sub-team are responsible for importing supporter data into our main CRM from numerous different data sources and developing the import routines to do so, they are also responsible for data integrity; ensuring data is accurate and up to date, and maintaining our single customer and supporter view.
What we’re looking for in our Senior Data Integrity Officer:
- Significant experience working with a CRM system and database
- Experience of using ETL (extract, transform, load) import tools for example Blender
- Leading on projects to build and improve inward data flows and processes
- Proven experience of measuring and improving data quality, through development of documentation, validation rules and data cleaning
- Knowledge of fundraising CRM database for example Care, Dynamics or similar
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of data protection legislation including GDPR and PECR
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 14th July 2025
Video Screening: Late July 2025
Virtual interview date: August 2025
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1.Anonymised application form
2.Video screening
3. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Thank you!
Senior Project Officer - Communities Prepared
Ref: SPO0725
Location: England-wide
Contract: Fixed term contract until 7th August 2026
Salary: £16,800 - £18,000 pro rata (FTE £28,000-£30,000)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Community charity Groundwork South has a unique opportunity for an energetic, people-focused, self-motivated Senior Project Officer to join our Communities Prepared team to develop and provide community resilience training and support for a diverse range of communities.
Summary of role: Communities Prepared is our flagship England-wide community resilience programme which provides training and support to community volunteers and the wider public – helping them to build their confidence, skills, and knowledge to prepare for, respond to, and recover from various threats, including severe weather events amplified by climate change.
With the demand and need for our programme continuing to grow, we are looking for a new part-time Senior Project Officer to work closely with the existing delivery team, wider programme team, communities, and partners nationwide to design and deliver online and in-person tailored training and support packages for community volunteers across England.
If you have the confidence and skills to engage with people from a range of backgrounds and have proven experience in delivering training within a community setting, we would love to hear from you. You will also need to be skilled and confident at developing learning content which takes complex information and makes it easy to understand and engaging. An interest in and understanding of climate change and its impact on communities, emergency/risk management, and/or climate adaption and mitigation approaches (e.g. Nature Based Solutions) would be highly advantageous.
In return we offer you:
- A competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus public holidays
- Health Cash Plan and 24-hour Healthline
- Employee Assistance Programme - including mental health helpline and face to face counselling.
- Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and pension contributions.
- Family friendly policies to support work/life balance with time off in lieu for out of hours activities
- Business travel expenses
We are a creative, committed, and enthusiastic organisation with a great track record of project development, fundraising and delivery, so there are always opportunities to grow and develop your role within our friendly team.
Closing date for applications: 3 August 2025, 11.59pm
Interview date: 11th / 12th August 2025 (over MS Teams or Zoom)
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
No agencies please.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking a part-time Finance Manager for Energy Sparks, a charity working towards a sustainable future in which the school community is at the heart of measurable action to tackle climate change. Energy Sparks equips children and young people with the knowledge, skills, and tools to take practical action in their school and wider community to reduce carbon emissions. We enable school leaders, staff and communities to better understand and reduce their school’s energy consumption and introduce wider measures to reduce their carbon footprint.
This is an exciting, new role in our growing team and provides a great opportunity to apply your financial accounting and management skills to help our charity flourish. As the only finance employee within a small organisation, this role will be a blend of weekly bookkeeping tasks alongside the preparation of management accounts and strategic oversight of Energy Sparks’ finances. The successful postholder will embrace the varied responsibilities.
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Salary: £40,000-£42,000 pro rata dependent on experience
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Role initially offered 0.2 FTE. This can be worked 7.5 hours per week across the year or 8.75 hours per week term time only, with the opportunity for future growth, subject to income. Hours can be worked flexibly from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
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Home working with occasional team meetings in Bath (typically 1 visit per year, although for local employees there may be the opportunity to meet more often)
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Post holder must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
Application deadline: 11:59pm Thursday 24th July 2025
To start September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
About us
Energy Sparks is an online energy management tool and energy education programme specifically designed to help schools reduce their electricity and gas usage through the analysis of smart meter data. Energy Sparks helps pupils and the wider school community to reduce their school’s carbon emissions, and make a real contribution to addressing the 'climate emergency'. Energy Sparks started in 2017 in Bath, and is now working with over 1000 schools across the UK.
Current annual income is £500,000 to £600,000 with expected growth in the 2025/2026 financial year. To date, the responsibilities in this job description have been delivered by the CEO. All staff work remotely with the core staff team based in the Bath area.
Key Responsibilities
Note: Energy Sparks currently uses the Xero accounting package to deliver most of the tasks below.
1. Financial Reporting
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Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts, ensuring accurate reporting of income and expenditure.
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Provide financial reports to the CEO and Board of Trustees
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Track restricted vs unrestricted funds and ensure proper allocation and reporting.
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Prepare the annual financial statements (in line with charity SORP).
2. Transaction recording and bank and payment reconciliation
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Reconcile bank accounts weekly, including card payments
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Match incoming payments to invoices or grants
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Authorise and categorise supplier invoices
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Maintain accurate coding of income and spend to specific funders or grants (restricted/unrestricted funds), including apportioning staff salaries with manual journals
3. Accounts Payable and Receivable
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Process supplier payments
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Monitor supplier invoice due dates and ensure timely payment
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Issue sales invoices to schools, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) and other partners
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Monitor accounts receivable and flag and chase overdue invoices with schools, MATs or partners.
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Monitor Energy Sparks account renewals and work with the wider team to issue renewal notifications.
4. Payroll
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Check and post monthly payroll on Xero
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Post HMRC payments (PAYE/NIC)
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Process and post pension contributions
5. VAT
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Record input VAT on supplier payments including reverse charge VAT
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Correctly charge VAT on sales invoices
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Prepare quarterly VAT returns including accurate business/non-business apportionment for input VAT recovery
6. Record-Keeping
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Maintain digital records of receipts, invoices, and approvals
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Ensure proper documentation for charity finance compliance
7. Internal Controls & Risk Management
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Comply with Energy Sparks’ internal financial controls and policies to manage risk.
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Monitor cash flow and reserves and recommend adjustments for financial sustainability.
8. Strategic Financial Leadership
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Provide strategic financial insights to help inform decisions about growth and expansion.
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Assist with long-term planning, forecasting, and cost analysis for sustainability.
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Support organisational change, ensuring financial stability and compliance as the charity grows.
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Suggest improvements to financial processes, including optimising our use of accounting software to increase efficiency.
This will be a varied role within a small staff team and an ability to embrace a diversity of tasks is essential. There are currently no line management responsibilities for this post.
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
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Significant experience in a senior finance role, ideally in the charity sector.
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Strong knowledge of charity financial compliance, SORP, and statutory reporting
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Experience of fund management and management accounts
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Experience of preparing VAT returns and business/non-business apportionment
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Proficiency in Xero or similar accounting software, including manual journals
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Confident running a Payroll function using Xero or other accounting software
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Skilled in financial planning, reporting, and budgeting
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Advanced use of Excel and Google Sheets.
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Experience preparing for audits and liaising with external auditors/independent examiners
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Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with staff, funders, trustees, schools, Multi-Academy Trusts and suppliers. Happy to pick up the phone and chase schools or MATs for invoice payments!
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A self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently as well as within a team.
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Excellent organisation, efficiency, and attention to detail.
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Strong problem-solving abilities and a solution-focused approach.
Nice to have
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Strong interest in sustainability
Benefits
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£40,000 to £42,000 pro rata dependent on experience
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12% employer pension contribution
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38 days paid annual leave pro rata including bank holidays
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0.2 FTE. This can be worked 7.5 hours per week across the year or 8.75 hours per week term time only, with the opportunity for future growth subject to income. Hours can be worked flexibly from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
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The opportunity to make a difference in reducing carbon emissions and helping young people to live sustainable lives.
Application deadline: 11:59pm Thursday 24th July 2025
To be considered for this role, all applicants must currently have the right to work in the UK.
Energy Sparks is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.