Senior research and policy manager jobs in new malden, surrey
Prospectus is excited to be partnering with our client in the search for a permanent Head of Philanthropy.
The organisation is a charity committed to improving social mobility in the UK. Their work is focused on improving social mobility through education opportunities. Their mission is to level the playing field for young people from low-income backgrounds so that they have a fair chance of accessing leading universities, apprenticeships, and jobs. With a three-pronged approach including programmes, research, and policy advocacy, the organisation supports nearly 12,000 young people each year and they have been able to work towards keeping social mobility high in the political agenda.
As the Head of Philanthropy, you will inherit a successful philanthropy area of fundraising for the organisation and will devise and implement a comprehensive strategy to build income from individuals across the full suite of structured giving schemes. You will personally scope and secure new major gifts from individuals and lead the organisation’s approach to alumni fundraising, working collaboratively with the Alumni team to appropriate engage programme beneficiaries. The Head of Philanthropy will also be responsible for relationships with Board members, Fellows, alumni donors and legacies.
To be successful as the Head of Philanthropy will be an experienced manager and fundraiser, confident in securing new business through active prospecting and networking and ingrained knowledge of how to secure and steward HNWIs. This will ideally have been done at the six-figures-plus level and you will have significant experience networking to build and manage relationships that lead to major gifts.
This role is a full-time permanent position that will have hybrid working in the London offices for at least two days per week. The salary for this role is £56,000 to £68,000.
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Job Purpose
The Business Support Officer will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the day to day running of the business. They will support the delivery of projects whilst working with Project Managers. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, the successful post holder will have effective organisational skills and be able to plan/prioritise the delivery of work. They will have strong communications skills, both orally and in writing, and have the ability to establish working relations with a range of stakeholders.
The role also requires some degree of client and stakeholder facing, requiring a high level of inter-personal skills and personal confidence. Having a respectful and empathetic attitude will be essential, with the capacity to manage highly sensitive, complex and confidential information.
Key Result Areas/Duties
1. To be the first point of contact for the business daily.
2. Use and populate / edit data on CRM (Customer Relationship Management).
3. Produce meeting minutes and notes that summarise meeting content, including key topics, group decisions and ideas utilising a range of tools and resources including AI.
4. Utilise project management software to record and monitor project planning and project tasks and to keep project deliverables on task and escalate when required.
5. Preparation or finalisation, monitoring, and maintenance of the following documents/reports: project brief, project plan, communication briefings, risk register.
6. Liaise with the team to ensure that work is neither overlooked nor duplicated by related projects.
7. Support the procurement team in the management of tenders from social media marketing and logging/updating application to compiling supplier performance monitoring and reporting.
8. To be able to manage telephone and personal contact from other staff members and external persons with intelligence, foresight, and sensitivity, strongly respecting the need for confidentiality.
9. Provide administrative support, including diary management and arranging meetings for staff and team.
10. Be responsible for prioritising own workload efficiently, including maintenance of diary and management of overall team, responsiveness to emails, ensuring strict deadlines are met.
11. To assist in organising, facilitating, and participating in events, workshops and focus groups.
12. To ensure the business is open within the operating hours and at times will be required to open and close.
13. To administer, co-ordinate and adhere to any new organisational policies and associated procedures and other documentation with confidentiality.
14. To prioritise and complete multiple tasks and projects in a deadline driven environment.
15. To ensure effective communication on specific project developments with the Project lead, and the wider team.
16. Ensure accurate and open communication and co-ordination with a range of organisations and individuals, researching and drafting correspondence, marketing and research materials.
17. Compose well-written emails, create meeting invitations, and write short documents.
18. Develop and maintain contact sheets, project assets inventories (e.g. iPad, headsets, USBs)
19. Be able to contribute to team meetings.
20. Must be able to travel to locations within London and occasionally outside London depending on the projects.
21. Support ELFT Charity team with administration, customer service support and event planning.
22. Support the Medical Device team to compile and distribute asset information and reports.
23. Support the Medical Devices team in coordinating and organising site visits and audits, ensuring smooth operations and compiling relevant reports for various stakeholders
24. Assist in updating and maintaining the website, ensuring accurate and engaging content, while liaising with relevant teams for timely updates
25. Assist in updating and maintaining the website, ensuring accurate and engaging content, while liaising with relevant teams for timely updates.
26. Coordinate and draft engaging social media content, organising campaigns, and scheduling posts to enhance the online presence of the business.
27. Monitor social media activity, respond to queries, and ensure alignment with overall communication strategies across platforms.
28. Undertake adhoc duties when required.
This list is not exhaustive and you will be required to carry out other duties as necessary in the fulfilment of the role.
Working at Compass Wellbeing
· 27 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays)
· This rises to 29 days after 5 years service (excluding Bank Holidays)
· This rises to 33 days after 10 years service (excluding Bank Holidays)
· 5% employer pension contribution scheme
· 2 days paid volunteering leave per year
· Travel season ticket loan
· NHS discounts (Health Service Discounts, Blue Light Card)
· Gym and fitness discounts (through the above services)
· Occupational Health therapists available through Medigold
· Mental Health and Wellbeing support through Medigold
Person Specification
Essential
The successful candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification and have GCSEs in Maths and English at grades A–C (or equivalent). They will be computer literate with a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and will demonstrate accurate keyboard skills with strong attention to detail.
They will have experience working as part of a team as well as independently, and be confident in managing diaries and taking accurate minutes. They will be familiar with office systems and procedures, and possess a good standard of numeracy and literacy.
Candidates must have extensive experience using the internet and email systems, and have proven ability in organising meetings and disseminating information to stakeholders effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with a professional and courteous telephone manner.
Applicants should demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and fluently. They must be capable of working under pressure, solving problems, and responding to challenging situations with resilience and flexibility. A commitment to confidentiality and sensitivity is also essential.
The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a busy, deadline-driven environment is required. Candidates must be able to work from Compass Wellbeing’s office, with some flexibility for occasional remote working.
Desirable
It would be advantageous for candidates to have training or experience in project management methodologies and documentation. Practical experience of working in a busy office environment and familiarity with project management skills are also desirable.
Candidates with knowledge of the Data Protection Act will be well suited to the responsibilities of the role. Flexibility to occasionally work evenings and a willingness to travel outside of London for project needs are also beneficial for this position.
Compass Wellbeing invests in training, resilience, and empowering local voices; we bridge the gap between VCSEs and healthcare orgs.



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About SPANA
SPANA is the global charity for the working animals of the world. Since our foundation in 1923, we have worked where they work, to support the welfare of working animals, including horses, donkeys, mules, oxen, dogs and camels.This is an exciting time to join us, as we grow and expand our global programmatic work and team.
About this role
SPANA’s mission is to transform the welfare of working animals in a world where animals, people and the environment are respected and thrive.
The Head of Community Engagement, SBCC and Education holds a key leadership position in delivering our mission—ensuring our global partners implement high-quality, evidence-based programmes that foster meaningful community engagement, promote effective learning and drive lasting behaviour change.
This role provides strategic and technical leadership across SPANA’s work in community engagement, education and Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC), ensuring that all interventions are contextually relevant, grounded in best practice and aligned with SPANA’s 2023–2027 strategy.
The postholder will shape the direction of these critical programme areas, support capacity strengthening across our partner network and ensure measurable contributions to SPANA’s strategic objectives and key performance indicators
Salary, contract and location
This is a full-time (34.5 hours per week) permanent role. This role is hybrid UK based, with regular attendance (approximately 1-2 times per month) in our London office. The salary for this role is approximately £55,000-£60,000, dependent on expereiunce. SPANA is also pleased to offer employees benefits including a generous company pension scheme and health care cash plan.
Further details and how to apply
Please review the job description for full details. To apply, please email a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role. Applicants must have the current right to work in the UK.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling deadline until the role is filled.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
35 hours a week: Flexibility available to structure around evening/afterschool hours and weekend sessions
Hybrid role (working from the office in Morden, home and in other locations)
We are looking for an outgoing and self-motivated individual to help drive and develop vision, mission and strategy to progress the youth work of both the Schools and College Pastors initiatives under the Ascension Trust umbrella and as lead for the Synergy Network.
The focus in this role:
- Coordinating and supporting the Schools and College Pastor initiatives and developing strategies to grow and strengthen the work of our teams and also to promote the network and collaborations with other organisations.
- Enthuse and engage with stakeholders who want to work to combat serious youth violence, including faith groups, police and public sector.
- Develop and implement a future strategy for School and College Pastors and the Synergy Network.
- Develop funding bids for future initiatives such as the prevention of serious youth violence, working with the Youth Endowment Fund, Violence Reduction Units, and developing funding streams for the School and College Pastor initiatives with appropriate funding bodies.
- Develop vision, strategy and training for growth in new and existing initiatives.
- Develop and maintain a communications strategy for the Synergy Network, including events organisation, website and social media maintenance.
- Support the Synergy Network board by organising events, maintaining the website and social media platforms.
- This is a role that allows for flexibility and creativity in approach with training and support available to grow the individual in post.
Further information about this opportunity can be found in the Job Specification.
Please click the Apply button for application details. We will not accept CVs in the absence of a completed application form.
Closing date: 30 June 2025
The postholder is required to be a Christian. The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1 applies to this post.
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Job overview
LAE Tottenham seeks to appoint a proactive and enthusiastic individual to lead the school's approach to Artificial Intelligence and digital development, helping staff to harness emerging technologies to improve teaching, learning, operational efficiency, and digital skills across the school. To promote a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and confidence in the responsible and effective use of AI and everyday digital tools.
About us
LAE Tottenham is a selective 16-19 free school, which offers a rigorous academic curriculum alongside a broad co-curricular programme and exceptional pastoral support enabling students to access high tariff universities. In 2023-24, over 75% of students won places at Russell Group universities, from a cohort in which 50% of students had been eligible for free school meals at secondary school.
The AI & Digital Skills Lead role will help us become sector leader in supporting students from lower income backgrounds to achieve the highest academic outcomes and this new role has been created so we can ensure we are fulfilling that mission.
The role is advertised on a part-time basis, with hours and working pattern to be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate. It is offered on a permanent basis.
LAE Tottenham
- Academically selective 6th form, opened in September 2017. Results in the top 3% nationally for attainment and progress.
- Principal Education Sponsor Highgate School and Lead Business Sponsor Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.
- Partnered by eight other leading independent schools - Alleyn’s, Chigwell, Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’, Harrow, John Lyon, North London Collegiate, Mill Hill and St Dunstan’s College, each offering departmental support, CPD, expertise and shared student experiences.
- Providing first-class support into top class higher education and employment, focused on academically ambitious young people
- Housed in a stunning new state of the art school building linked to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Sunday Times ‘State 6th Form College of the Year 2020-21
- Rated outstanding by OFSTED
LAE Tottenham offers a range of benefits to all directly-employed members of staff, including free breakfast and lunch and access to Benenden Health private healthcare.
We are actively working to close the gap in areas within the school that are currently underrepresented. To better reflect the diversity of Haringey, we especially encourage applications from within the Black community, as well as other members of our diverse community, to further enrich all aspects of our school.
LAE Tottenham is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note that this role is ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore, if shortlisted, you will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings that are not ‘protected’ (i.e. filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available on the school's website.
The closing date is 13th June 2025. Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c. 16th June 2025.
(LAET will invite strong candidates to interview as applications come in throughout the designated advertisement period).
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