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We’re seeking a Philanthropy Lead to join our fantastic Philanthropy and Partnerships team. You will provide leadership to a team of fundraisers and secure transformational funding from philanthropic supporters to ensure Pancreatic Cancer UK can deliver its strategy to double survival rates of pancreatic cancer. In this role you will:

• Lead the growth of a robust pipeline of prospects with capacity to give significantly, working with key stakeholders to solicit and close asks as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with senior leadership to maximise high value fundraising opportunities and further a culture of philanthropy within the organisation.
• Be responsible for leading the development and delivery of the philanthropy fundraising strategy.

About You 

• Proven experience as a philanthropy fundraiser, with a strong track record of securing 6-figure gifts from philanthropic supporters.
• Proven experience of developing the skills of a fundraising team.
• Proven experience of building and delivering a major donor fundraising growth strategy.
• Highly skilled at influencing and negotiating with a variety of senior stakeholders.

If this sounds like you – we’d love to hear from you!

About Working for Us 

This is a fast-paced organisation that is really committed to making a difference. Being a part of our team is being part of a thriving, positive, dynamic, successful, and welcoming community that is making an impact. We will support you and develop you should you wish this, and you get the opportunity to be involved in activities outside the scope of your immediate role. We care about your health and well-being and your work-life balance, and you will feel that your contribution is valued and matters. 

About Us  

Pancreatic cancer is a tough one but we're taking it on. It is tough to diagnose, tough to treat, and tough to research. For too long this disease has been side-lined. We want to make sure that everyone affected by it gets all the help they need. Together we are taking on pancreatic cancer. Underpinning this vision are our three values:

• Courage
• Community
• Compassion

We cannot achieve our vision without employing people who are committed to our vision, strategy, and values.

At Pancreatic Cancer UK (PCUK) our ambition is to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the communities and audiences that we engage with and where everyone can be their true selves, where they feel respected, championed, heard, and supported. We want our workforce to achieve their potential, understand their contribution and feel proud of their impact by creating a culture and organisation that is genuinely inclusive by advancing equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging through our policies and practices.

We believe diversity drives great outcomes by encouraging the different points of view that come from a diverse workforce. We want to hear from and engage with people whose experience of dealing with this disease may be very different depending on their individual circumstances and background. We can think of no better way to do this than by making sure this role fully represents our intent; therefore, we are especially keen to consider applications from suitable applicants who consider themselves to be in areas that appear underrepresented within the charity sector.

Safeguarding

PCUK is committed to safe and fair recruitment processes that safeguard and protect those we work with, support and serve. We make sure all our staff are selected, vetted (DBS/Criminal record checks where appropriate), trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective and compassionate care. Where we work with volunteers, we extend the same support in order to ensure that they are working within our ethos and standards.

How to apply

• Download the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Laura Howard-Jones, Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships.
• To apply, please complete the online application form, setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification criteria. This information will be used to select candidates for interviews.
• You will need to have the right to work in the UK as we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role.
• Please note that interviews will be held remotely on 28/29 May 2025

No agencies/sales call please – as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down and therefore will not be engaging agencies to support this recruitment

This is the perfect role for a senior fundraiser, who wants to use their skills and passion to create change in our local hospitals.

With experience of creating and nurturing relationships with major donors, trusts and foundations, and corporate partners, your work will touch the hearts and minds of existing and new supporters and funders across Bristol, Weston and beyond. You’ll leave them with no option but to donate, sign up or join us in an exciting partnership.

Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity raises funds for all ten hospitals in the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW). Millions of patients pass through the doors each year and 15,000 NHS staff care for them.

We’re a busy, energetic charity, completely committed to bringing moments of joy, comfort and hope to those who need it most. This is the perfect role for a master communicator, who can deliver impactful and persuasive applications, appeals, pitches and presentations that create change.

The Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager plays a critical role in our small but high performing team. One week you’ll be working with colleagues to craft a new case for support or an ambitious application. The next you will be sharing the impact our funding has made, through amazing impact reports, heart-warming conversations, or emotive events.

If you find your heart singing when you hear about the amazing feats people undergo to improve the lives of others, or you feel inspired playing your part in improving the health and happiness of every patient cared for in our hospitals, then we think you’d better apply.

Working for a charity is great. Working for Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity is greater!

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the job description and why you would love to join the BWHC team.

We are a Disability Confident employer.

Deadline for applications: Monday 19th May, 11:59pm

Interviews planned for: week beginning Monday 2nd June (day tbc)

Benefits:

27 days annual holiday entitlement (pro-rata), plus bank holidays, a day off on your birthday, a bonus wellbeing day and three additional days during Christmas period, when the office is closed.

Hybrid working, with a great central Bristol location for office days.

Flexible working opportunities, with part time hours considered for the right candidate.

Employer pension contributions up to 8% matched.

Life insurance cover.

Blue Light card, with discounts across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more.

Excellent work culture and environment.

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and cash health plan.

Social events with the whole team.

About the role:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Strategic Communications Manager to join our Communications team. This role will be pivotal in shaping and executing our communication strategies to support our vision and strategy, working closely with the marketing, brand and digital teams to ensure cohesive customer journey and impactful messaging across all channels online and offline. 

Additionally, this role will involve account management of communications deliverables across the organisation and strategic transport outcome areas and building strong close relationships with key stakeholders in the sector as required. 

What you will be doing:

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies for a range of different B2B and B2C audiences that profile our work and promote our grant, innovation and research products and services ensuring smooth customer journeys at all touchpoints. 

• Ensure that there is a smooth customer journey for different audiences across identified touchpoints, maximising the impact of our content and CTAs for all audiences. 

• Collaborate with the marketing, brand, digital and press teams to develop our content themes, and create content for various platforms including social media, website, email campaigns, and press releases. 

• Collaborate with the brand and marketing team to deliver online and offline events. 

• Support in delivering brand and communications activities for key partnerships and stakeholders as required. 

• Manage projects in an account management type structure, ensuring timely and effective execution of communication plans and initiatives. 

• Anticipate and manage risks and external factors that could influence the communications message, ensuring proactive and strategic responses. 

• Monitor, analyse and report on communication metrics to assess the effectiveness of strategies, KPIs and make data-driven recommendations for improvement to communications and customer journey. 

• Collaborate with innovation, research, and grant team to set creative, clear strategic communications goals that raise awareness and profile our work in the right way, with the right audiences. This will involve creative brainstorming of tools and tactics as well as gathering examples of best practice from industry. 

About you:

Must haves:

• Extensive experience in strategic communications, with a strong background in marketing, branding, and digital. 
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful communication strategies for a range of audiences promoting a range of CTAs. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages for diverse audiences. 

• Experience of creating a range of content for different platforms, from video and infographic to web pages and social media posts. 

• Experience of managing communications partnerships and or campaigns with third party organisations. 

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines and evidenced experience in ability to record and report effectively on communications projects through systems such as Microsoft Planner. 

• Proficiency in using communication and marketing tools, such as social media platforms, content management systems, and analytics software. 

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with stakeholders. 

• Proactive approach to delivery – key part of this role will be to ensure that relevant senior communications colleagues are kept informed and consulted on key projects. 

Nice to have:

• Experience of leading or supporting online and offline events. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.

Reporting lines and relationships 

Reports to: Senior Strategic Communications Manager. 

Key relationships: Other Strategic Communications Manager, brand, marketing and digital team, wider communications team, wider organisation. 

Extra Information 

• The role is based In Harlow, Essex at Motability’s offices, easily commutable from London, 30 minutes from Liverpool Street station or 18 minutes from Tottenham Hale station. 

• Blended working arrangement with three days a week working from home. 

• The job holder may be required to travel around the UK from time to time to attend various exhibitions, events relating to work. This could involve occasionally overnight stays and working outside of normal office hours (including weekends). 

Goodman Masson are delighted to be supporting a leading independent policy organisation based in London who are seeking Finance Business Partners to support its globally focused research and advisory work. With a strong reputation for shaping thought leadership and influencing international policy, the organisation is currently undergoing a strategic transformation to modernise systems, streamline operations, and enhance financial planning and oversight.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced finance professionals to contribute to a purpose-led organisation operating at the heart of global affairs. In this role, you will work closely with a research centre, collaborating with academic and policy teams while partnering with central finance to ensure robust financial management across key projects and funding streams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting for your assigned research centre

• Cost projects and monitor profitability across grants, donations, and other funding sources

• Track actual income and expenditure against budgets; analyse and explain variances

• Collaborate with the central finance team on management accounts, accruals, and income recognition

• Oversee project-specific financial reporting, audits, and compliance with funder requirements

• Support implementation of a new finance system and contribute to process improvements

• Act as a trusted financial advisor to research leads and senior stakeholders

• Strengthen internal controls and promote financial best practice across the organisation

About You

• ACA/CA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant

• Proven experience in business partnering, budgeting, and financial project oversight

• Experience within the charity, education, or non-profit sector (advantageous)

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial insights clearly to non-finance colleagues

• Strong analytical and organisational skills with a focus on accuracy and deadlines

• Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment

• Familiarity with funder requirements across foundations, government bodies, and NGOs

Benefits

• 37 days annual leave (including public holidays and office closure days)

• Pension salary exchange scheme

• Hybrid/flexible working

• Enhanced parental leave and employee assistance programme

• Opportunity to work in a highly respected, purpose-driven environment with global impact

Apply now to be part of an organisation committed to making a meaningful contribution to international policy and global development through strong financial leadership.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Abandon Normal Devices are seeking an experienced finance professional or small accountancy provider to manage our core finance functions on a freelance/contract basis. This is an ongoing, part-time contract supporting the financial operations of a small, ambitious arts organisation working at the intersection of art, technology and digital culture.

We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of charity finance, skilled in Xero, bookkeeping, payroll, reporting, audit preparation, HMRC filings and support with funding reports. You may be an individual already set up for freelance work, or a firm used to providing finance support to charities or arts organisations. You’ll work closely with the Chief Executive and liaise with trustees and external auditors as needed.

To apply for the role please:

• Read the Finance Manager Job Description
• Complete an Application Form 
• Complete an Equal Opportunities Form (submitted anonymously).

Application Timeline

• The closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 1 June 2025
• Interviews are expected to take place on W/b 16 June 2025

About us

Abandon Normal Devices (AND) is a commissioning agency and arts organisation known for creating radical, site-responsive projects at the intersection of art, technology and digital culture. Working across the UK and internationally, AND commissions artists to explore the social, environmental and ethical implications of emerging technologies. Our portfolio includes large-scale outdoor artworks, exhibitions, research programmes, residencies, online projects and our flagship AND Festival — a
nomadic biennial bringing cutting-edge digital experiences to diverse locations.

Our work often takes place in unexpected settings, from post-industrial towns to natural landscapes, creating space for bold experimentation and critical reflection. At our core, we champion interdisciplinary collaboration and are committed to inclusive, sustainable practices that challenge what is considered ‘normal’ in culture today.

ID: 1449 Social Media Manager

Service: Digital Marketing 

Salary: Grade 4 point 29: starting at £36,842 – raising to £41,106 per annum + £480 home working allowance 

Location: Homebased

Hours: Full time 37 hours per week 

We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details. 

Contract: Permanent

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:

Family Action is a national charity that supports people through change, challenge and crisis across England and Wales. On 1st January 2025, Relate, the largest provider of relationship support, joined the organisation helping us reach even more people and support the creation of secure foundations for children and young people, and safe, supportive relationships for all.

For over 150 years Family Action has seen first-hand the power of family and relationships to shape lives, for better or worse. That's why we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today. 

Whatever family means or looks like to us, it's relationships that matter. With Relate at Family Action, we are able to extend the support we provide with counselling, information, mediation and support to individuals, couples and families from all backgrounds and sexualities, as well as provide expert training for relationship support practitioners.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead our social media team and help strategically shape the role of paid and organic social across Family Action’s channels, including those under the Relate brand. You will manage a team of two Social Media Executives and drive brand awareness, income generation and service marketing whilst also providing strategic insight around wider external engagement activity. 

Main Responsibilities (for details check the job description and person specification):

• Lead on the development and delivery of paid and organic social media activity across both Family Action and Relate brands.

• Refine Family Action’s social media strategy in line with key brand, income generation and service marketing objectives 

• Work with the Head of Digital Marketing and Senior Social Media Executive to develop a paid social and sales strategy to drive purchases of services and toolkits from Relate

• Lead on the development and delivery of sophisticated Meta and LinkedIn ad campaigns at each stage of the donation/purchase funnel ie. awareness, interest, conversion

• Line manage a team of two Social Media Executives responsible for the day to day management of both Relate and Family Action channels, and supporting local services and retail shops with their use of social media.

Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):

• Extensive experience of strategically managing and developing social media channels for a large organisation/group/brand.

• Significant experience of developing successful paid social media campaigns for a range of business objectives including to drive income generation 

• Excellent copywriting skills and the ability to write powerfully and succinctly for different objectives, audiences and channels.

• Excellent creative skills and the ability to recognise effective imagery, and stock photography and video.

• Experience of line management and/or mentoring a junior member of the team.

Benefits: 

- an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays

- up to 6% matched-pension contributions

- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment

- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions

- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers

- cycle to work scheme

- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:

• Click the “Apply Now” link below and fill out our digital application form

• Closing Date: Sunday 1st June at 23:59

• To learn more about Family Action: Careers

Interviews are scheduled to take place virtually on 9th and 10th June 2025.

For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: Matthew Dennis (full email address available on the advert document)

We about reserve the right to close the role early if we find suitable candidates.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.

The School:

Merchant Taylors’ School is a large Independent Boys’ School, situated in 280 acres of parkland in Northwood, Middlesex.  The School was founded in 1561, is owned by the Merchant Taylors’ Educational Trust and moved to its present site in 1933. There are four distinct boys’ day schools on campus. The Nursery, the Pre-Prep & the Prep cater for 370 boys, while the Senior School has over 960 pupils. The Senior School employs over 110 teachers and 160 Support staff across Merchant Taylors’ School.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Fundraising

· Developing and innovating the school’s regular giving programme, the Merchant Taylors’ Fund, to ensure a consistent income stream and increased participation from alumni, parents and friends.

· In conjunction with external consultants, running our (currently) biennial telephone fundraising campaigns and Giving Days.

· Liaising with school departments, clubs and societies to identify exciting projects to motivate supporters.

· Segmenting and targeting recipients for appeals to ensure the greatest impact and returns.

· Devising the strategy for promoting legacy giving as a means of supporting Merchant Taylors’, and to implement this strategy to increase the number of known legacy pledges to the school.

 Stewardship

· Establishing and running a comprehensive benefactor stewardship programme that thanks and stewards donors at all levels, including legacy pledges, through regular communication and events.

Reporting

· Reporting on progress against all objectives to the Development and Alumni Relations Sub-Committee of Governors.

· Where appropriate, working with the Development Executive (Events and Communications), to produce benefactor report publications and contribute to other Development publications.

· Ensuring that all contact with OMTs and parents is recorded on the Development Office’s database, the Raiser’s Edge.

Safeguarding responsibilities:

It is the post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding Policy Statement at all times.  If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School s/he must report any concerns to the Head Master.

Merchant Taylors’ School is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As this role will bring you into contact with children you are expected to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Further information on how the School uses personal data is set out in the School’s Staff Transparency Notice, which can be found n the Vacancy page of the School Website.

Who we are

ADSS (Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Services) believes in enabling those who live with dementia to live well. ADSS is Kent’s biggest independent charity dedicated to providing support to people affected by dementia. Following a significant expansion in 2022, the team is now supporting more people than ever before. We are currently Kent Charity of the Year and Kent Disability Charity of the Year, and have a proven track record in delivering high impact services.

Summary of the role

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, the role will support the implementation of our 2030 Fundraising Strategy in collaboration with colleagues in Fundraising, Communications and Delivery Teams. The post holder will have responsibility for maintaining and growing Individual Giving, through key digital platforms. They will support the Head of Fundraising in researching and implementing new platforms as ADSS develops its fundraising capacity and capability.

The successful candidate will bring creativity, innovation, and great donor stewardship and retention skills to ensure that the Charity achieves its ambitious fundraising goals.

Main purpose of job

The individual Giving Fundraiser will be responsible for the delivery of ADSS fundraising from individual donors, primarily through digital platforms.

The post holder will handle stewardship contact with all individual donors and fundraisers with warmth and appropriate enthusiasm and sensitivity. Our supporters participate in a variety of events and have a range of motivations for giving to the Charity including families who are raising funds in memory of a loved one.

The Individual Giving Fundraiser will gain exposure to a variety of income streams through collaboration with Fundraising colleagues and volunteers.

Together, you will explore opportunities to diversify ADSS’s funding streams and look for ways digital platforms can enhance Corporate and Community Fundraising and vice versa.

The Role Responsibilities

Maintain and grow ADSS’s income from individual supporters with a focus on digital platforms.

Lead on the delivery of acquisition and retention campaigns and optimising supporter journeys.

Create, plan, deliver and evaluate multi-channel, compliant, insight-led, supporter-centric campaigns.

Fundraising Strategy and Planning:

·Work with the Head of Fundraising to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies, including regular giving, to support ADSS’s mission, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.

·Organise and execute fundraising campaigns and events, including individual giving, special events, and online fundraising efforts.

·Prepare and present detailed reports on fundraising progress to leadership and maintain an accurate pipeline.

·Monitor expenditure for individual events and campaigns to secure a profitable return on investment.

·Support the team to identify and develop new revenue streams to increase support for ADSS programmes and services.

·Keep up to date with industry developments to contribute to the overall development of the fundraising department. Continually monitor digital trends and be willing to adapt to this quickly changing area.

Donor Cultivation and Stewardship:

·In collaboration with the Communications Team, increase our geographical area of reach and influence, across Kent, to grow our donor base.

·Work with families and the wider ADSS team to support the development of case studies to tell donors the stories of ADSS’s work.

·Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with current and prospective donors, ensuring their continued support.

·Implement strategies for donor recognition and retention, including personalised outreach, acknowledgements, impact reports, and engagement opportunities.

·Develop and maximise communication tools and materials to keep all donors updated with our key messaging and impact.

·Engage with the community through various communication channels, promoting the organisation’s mission and fundraising opportunities.

·Manage online platforms and income pages of our website to maximise the potential channels for donation.

Corporate and Community Partnerships:

Work with the Corporate and Community Fundraisers to:

·Develop Individual Giving programmes within Corporate and Community partnerships

·Ensure that digital platforms support their efforts to cultivate relationships with local businesses and community groups to secure sponsorships, partnerships, and in-kind donations.

·Engage community leaders and influencers to increase visibility and support for ADSS’s fundraising efforts.

·Explore the role of digital platforms in new partnerships to diversify revenue streams and enhance community engagement.

Donor Database Management:

·Maintain and update our donor database, ensuring accurate records of donations, communications, and engagement history.

·Analyse one-off and regular giving performance and optimise programmes based on insights

·Manage the Membership recruitment process

·Track progress towards fundraising goals, preparing regular reports for senior leadership and stakeholders.

·Work within GDPR and the Fundraising Code of Practice at all times.

This job description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main

requirements of the post holder. The Chief Executive Officer may stipulate other reasonable requirements.

THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO A DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK

Position Training & Prevention Manager

Salary £37,000–£40,000

Remote/Hybrid Hybrid (3 days/week in Croydon + travel across South London)

Days in office 3 days per week in Croydon
 

Overview and key points on the role
As the Manager of our Training & Prevention team you will lead and grow our Training & Prevention offer.
 

You will focus on the development and management of training to a range of audiences, including internal staff and volunteers, and other frontline professionals. 
 

You will also manage our sexual violence prevention work in schools, colleges, and universities, coordinate our Service User Advisory Group, and supervise two Training & Prevention Support Workers.
 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about trauma-informed, intersectional practice, with experience in education, facilitation, and leadership within the violence against women and girls sector.

The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
 

RCSL is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in management and leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement.
 

All positions are located in the UK and require the right to work in the UK.

How to apply

Please apply with an up-to-date CV and cover letter (of up to 1000 words) identifying how you meet the essential and any desirable qualifications, skills and experience
 

Closing date: 30 May 2025

Location: Hybrid working with multi-site working
across both sites, Selly Park and Erdington

Hours: 37.5

Duration:  Permanent

Salary: Corporate Band F - £29,887 – £34,893 per year

DBS: Basic

“Happy to talk about flexible working”

Birmingham Hospice provides expert palliative and end of life care for people and their families living with life-limiting illnesses. We believe that all people in Birmingham should have access to the best specialist care and support - when, where and how they need it.  Birmingham Hospice has exciting plans for the future, while investing in income generation, our events and our retail offerings over the next few years.

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic Community Fundraiser to join our Income Generation Team.

Are you an experienced fundraiser who enjoys building long lasting relationships with charity supporters and wanting to make a difference through multiple activities?

If so, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join the fundraising team as our Community Fundraiser.

Working to support the Birmingham Hospice brand, this varied role will support on the delivery of a diverse portfolio of Community Campaigns and events. The successful candidate will have a friendly and engaging personality and enjoy speaking to charity supporters face to face, over the phone and via email. 

Reporting directly to the Senior Community and Corporate Manager this role will grow our Community Impact by recruiting and managing community supporters and volunteers to drive our fundraising efforts across our key areas, lead and motivate individuals to take part in fundraising activities, turning conversations into lasting relationships that support our mission. Work closely with our community fundraising team to build new opportunities and continue to develop existing fundraising products.

Every donation you help bring in directly contributes to the care we provide to those in need. Your efforts will shape the future of Birmingham Hospice.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us create a community of passionate supporters that will shape the future of Birmingham Hospice. Your efforts will help us provide comfort and care for those who need it most.

Together, we can make every moment count. 

To view the full job description for this role and to apply for this vacancy please visit our jobs portal on our website.

Department: Communications and Public Affairs 
Contract type: Permanent  
Hours: Full time
Salary: £36,000 – £38,000 per annum
Location: Home Based with UK wide travel as required
Reports To: Media and External Affairs Manager

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is seeking a proactive and skilled Media Officer to join our Communications and Public Affairs team. This is a newly created role, offering the opportunity to help shape and strengthen NFCC’s voice in the national conversation around fire and rescue services.

Reporting into the Media and External Affairs Manager, you will play a central role in growing our media presence and positioning NFCC as the go-to source for journalists covering national fire and rescue issues. You will help to ensure our messages are clear, timely, and authoritative across all platforms.

Join us and help ensure that fire and rescue services have a strong, consistent voice on the national stage.

Key responsibilities:

Serve as a point of contact for incoming media enquiries.

Draft high-quality, publication-ready communications content – including press releases, news articles, opinion pieces and other engaging content. 

Support NFCC’s campaigns and policy initiatives by securing media coverage and developing strong relationships with journalists and editors.

Take ownership of key communications tools and systems, including media monitoring and audit of coverage. 

Act as the lead Comms officer on at least one area of NFCC’s work in partnership with the relevant NFCC teams and lead officers (but will also work on a wide range of our issues and areas).

Participate in an out-of-hours communications rota as part of NFCC’s communication support function (with some out of hours support – see job description for more information). 

What we are looking for:

Experience in a media, journalism or communications role. 

Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce accurate, compelling content under pressure. 

Confidence in handling media enquiries and building positive relationships with the press. 

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. 

A collaborative approach, with experience working across teams and engaging with senior stakeholders. 

A good understanding of the UK media landscape and wider external environment. 

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that you would be interested in, please have a look at the Job Description on the NFCC website and apply.

Working with us:

NFCC is a fully remote organisation, and all staff work from home. This role will involve some travel for stakeholder meetings, events, conferences, training sessions and team away days, for which travel expenses are paid.

How to apply:

Please complete the application form linked from the ‘apply now’ button on the NFCC Website. CVs will NOT be accepted for this position. 

Closing Date – Sunday 1 June with interviews being conducted on Teams on Tuesday 17 June. If you are not available for interview on this date, we will try to provide an alternative date, though we advise that we may not be able to do this.

NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post. 

NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive. 

NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment. 

The Work Rights Centre is looking for an experienced solicitor to contribute to our growing employment rights programme by providing expert legal advice and casework, and supporting the wider development of the charity and our strategic goals.

This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with a strong sense of justice, who values impact, teamwork, and the autonomy of working in a diverse and agile team. We can accommodate flexible and remote work, and offer 28 days of annual leave in addition to a winter holiday break. 

The role

As Employment Solicitor, you’ll provide excellent employment legal advice, and support the Head of Employment in supervising our two senior legal advisers. You’ll also use your expertise to create accessible public-facing legal information, deliver training to other advisers, and collaborate with colleagues in the policy team. This is a real opportunity to support vulnerable workers' individual and group claims, while contributing to systemic change.

About you

We seek a colleague who shares our mission to end in-work poverty by helping vulnerable workers find justice, and who has: 

• Three years PQE in the UK in employment law;

• Experience of working in a legal team, supervising and delegating work;

• Excellent case management skills, demonstrating an ability to quickly gather case facts, draft good case summaries, plan actions accordingly;

• Excellent client management skills, including courtesy, professionalism, an ability to set realistic expectations and keep the client informed of case progress;

• Knowledge of, and empathy with, the backgrounds and experiences of migrants and other vulnerable workers.

Please download the job description for full responsibilities and complete person specifications.

The Role:

Citizens Advice Knowsley is funded by the Money and Pensions Service to deliver debt and money advice.  We are looking to recruit a Project Central Debt Supervisor to provide Technical Supervision as part of Greater Merseyside Money Advice Partnership (GMMAP) Quality team to deliver high quality and effective debt advice and support the GMMAP central team. As well as the technical development of staff and supporting the existing quality team you will also be involved in looking at the wider training needs of the GMMAP partnership.

The job allows for hybrid working with travel when required throughout the Liverpool City Region & Warrington to various GMMAP sites. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who has a passion for people development, a keen team player who can work independently whilst prioritising their own work and managing deadlines and targets. In return for your desire for success, we will make sure you receive all the training and coaching you need to fit right into our team.

What Are We Looking For? 

• Effective oral & written communication skills: with particular emphasis on presenting feedback and coaching.
• Ability to use IT Systems in the preparation of reports and submissions: Microsoft Office – proficiency in Excel, Word and Powerpoint. 
• Ability to prioritise own work, manage deadlines and targets to meet Service Level Agreements. 
• A minimum of 2 years’ Experience of delivering debt advice to Quality Mark standards and funder requirements. 

Why Citizens Advice Knowsley?

Things don’t stop with delivering an outstanding customer experience, we believe in working together as one to improve the lives of all residents within the Liverpool City Region & Warrington. 

You will also have opportunities to affect and influence change through being involved in research and campaigns work by providing information about clients' circumstances through the appropriate channels and recognising the need to identify issues having an impact on our clients’ lives.

Benefits:

• Employers Pension contribution of 6%
• Accredited Qualifications
• Continuous Personal Development in your role.
• Career progression opportunities across the organisation.
• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays (increases with length of service)
• Holiday purchase scheme

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 20th May 2025 at midday

Interviews will take place at our Kirkby office on Tuesday 3rd June 2025

Retina UK is a national charity based in Buckingham that funds cutting edge research into inherited sight loss conditions and offers dedicated support and information to the thousands of people living with these conditions.

We are looking for the right person to support, develop and coordinate a variety of areas of activity within the Income Generation team.

Key responsibilities:

* Assist with the administration and stewardship of supporters across the various income areas and maintain and improve supporter retention and engagement. Areas to support with will include: Community Fundraising, Trading, Challenge Events, Lottery, Legacies and Major Donors.

* Provide an exemplary stewardship programme for existing supporters whilst also developing new ideas to engage new supporters.

* Utilise the charity database, carry out regular analysis, generate reports as requested, ensure records and folders are accurate and up to date and provide regular feedback to the Head of Income Generation.

* Conduct regular supporter research, as requested, to ensure Retina UK remains innovative with its fundraising activities. 

* Support with updating the database and printing letters for the Trusts, Foundations and Corporates proposals, reports and thank you letters.

* Ensure that our webpages are regularly updated with new events, ways of getting involved, photographs, case studies and impact quotes.

* Liaise with venues, supporters, exhibitors and attendees ahead of fundraising events and activities, including our Conferences, Sight Village and key challenge events, including London Marathon.

* Thank supporters in the appropriate manner and update and refresh supporter letter templates quarterly to effectively communicate the value of donor contributions. Mix up our thanking methods – calls, letters, emails – as appropriate.

* Take a proactive approach in guiding supporters and potential fundraisers on how they can be involved with Retina UK.  Offer clear advice on fundraising opportunities and ensure incoming enquiries are directed to relevant activities that align with their interests and needs, by staying up to date on our products and ways they get can involved.

* Work collaboratively to maintain an efficient and practical administrative process and arrange, attend and take minutes at Income Generation team meetings as and when required.

* Any other duties as reasonably requested by the Head of Income Generation, Senior Management Team and Chief Executive.

Specifications (E = essential, D = desirable):

Skills & Experience

Minimum of 1 year working in a similar role - E                                 

Working in a small team - D                                                                 

Educated to ‘A’ level standard or commensurate experience - E

IT literate and highly adept in the use of MS Office Suite - E

Familiar with email and internet - E

High standard of written and verbal English and grammar - E

Database experience - E                                                                         

 Personal Attributes

Confident, polite and cheerful telephone manner - E                         

Quick learner able to act on initiative and in the absence of managers - E                                                                                           

An eye for detail and a flair for organisation - E                                     

Ability to empathise with people with disabilities (particularly visual impairment) - E                                                                                   

Able to manage a busy workload - E                                                   

Commitment

Empathy with Retina UK’s aims and objectives - E                         

Willing to live Retina UK’s values - E