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About Screen Share
Screen Share is the UK’s leading refugee digital inclusion charity. We invest in the digital capability of refugees and people seeking asylum by providing the tools, training and opportunities they need to thrive in education, work and community life. Our vision is a future where every refugee in the UK has the digital tools and support to flourish in a connected world.
Over the past four years, we have supported more than 3,000 refugees with devices, connectivity, and training. Our 2026–2030 strategy commits us to scaling our impact to reach 5,000 refugees across the UK every year, embedding refugee leadership, and ensuring Screen Share is an effective and sustainable full-service digital inclusion service for refugees for as long as needed.
This role is funded for 1 year with the high likelihood that funding will continue beyond the grant period. We are also awaiting a response for 2 significant funding applications which will expand the programme.
Personal Profile
This is a leadership role at a pivotal moment in Screen Share’s journey. The role is funded to deliver our current Digital Skills programme, with a strong focus on quality, impact and evaluation. At the same time, we are awaiting the outcome of several significant funding applications. If successful, these will enable us to expand the programme quickly, positioning the postholder as the Head of a national digital skills programme with a larger team and greater leadership remit.
You will be a dynamic and strategic leader, passionate about digital inclusion and refugees. You bring structured programme management (clear processes, monitoring & evaluation, budget oversight) combined with empathy, cultural sensitivity and the ability to motivate others. You will be excited
You will thrive in a fast-moving and growing charity where flexibility and initiative are vital. You will embed refugee leadership at the heart of our work, co-designing with lived experience. You will also represent Screen Share externally, building partnerships with corporates, councils and charities, raising the profile of refugee digital inclusion nationally.
We particularly welcome applications from those with experience of migration.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Leadership & Delivery
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Lead the design and strategic direction of our Digital Skills programme, Ensure the service we are providing is high-quality, impactful, trauma-informed and aligned with Screen Share’s 2026–2030 strategy.
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Oversee the onboarding and support of hundreds of refugees looking to develop digitally, including supporting with the development of their Independent Learning Plan’s and journeys through Digital Champions
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Recruite, coordinate and support our digital champions and staff to provide high-quality online and in-person classes, 1:1 support and effective sign-posting
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Maintain oversight of multiple Screen Share digital skills projects delivered over multiple locations.
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Trial innovative digital inclusion tools and approaches.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact
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Design and oversee comprehensive impact measurement and monitoring and evaluation frameworks to ensure the programme is most effective
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Produce clear, data-centered programme and impact reports (quantitative and qualitative) for existing and prospective funders and partners
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Embed continuous learning and client reflections into programme design and improvement.
People & Volunteers
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Recruit, train and support Digital Champions and volunteers in a trauma-informed way
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Line-manage staff kindly and calmly as the team grows
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Embed refugee leadership and lived experience in programme design, delivery and iteration
Partnerships & Fundraising
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Support our Outreach team in building and maintaining strong partnerships with our corporate, charity and government partners
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Represent Screen Share to external stakeholders including corporates and charity partners with professionalism and credibility.
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Explain and facilitate our Digital Skills employee engagement package for corporates and businesses in a safe and professional manner
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Collect and report detailed programmatic data and case studies for fundraising bids and corporate partnership proposals.
Finance, Safeguarding & Compliance
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Hold accountability for the Digital Skills programme budget, reporting regular updates to the CEO
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Ensure compliance with GDPR, safeguarding and H&S policies.
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Oversee the prompt and accurate reporting of safeguarding incidents to Screen Share’s DSL, and contribute to the development of our safeguarding as an essential element of our work
Personal Specification
Essential
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Significant experience in charity programme management, with a strong preference for experience in the digital inclusion, adult education or refugee support sector
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Proven ability to manage teams of staff and volunteers from a diverse range of backgrounds
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Experience working directly with refugees/asylum seekers OR deep expertise in digital inclusion and commitment to learning from refugee experience.
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Strong monitoring, evaluation and reporting skills and experience
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Financial management experience (budgets, reporting).
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Experience supporting fundraising through impact reporting and case studies.
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Experience managing, training and motivating staff and volunteers.
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Excellent relationship-building skills across sectors.
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Strategic thinker with strong organisational and collaborative skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication.
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Commitment to Screen Share’s mission and values.
Desirable
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Experience scaling programmes across multiple sites/regions.
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Familiarity with corporate volunteering or “train the trainer” models.
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Knowledge of digital skills curricula, programmes and digital inclusion sector
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Accreditation Scheme Administrator
12-month FTC, 17.5 hours a week (0.5FTE)
£33,197 (pro rata salary of £16,598)
About us
BVA is the largest membership community for the veterinary profession in the UK, we champion, support, and empower more than 19,000 vets of all ages, stages, and disciplines.
We’re looking for an experienced administrator to help us deliver the Great Workplaces by BVA accreditation scheme and ensure it runs smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standard.
This is a new role for BVA and will be a great opportunity for a highly organised administrator to make their mark. If you enjoy managing processes, supporting customers, and keeping everything on track, we’d love to hear from you.
You’ll be the first point of contact for enquiries about the scheme, managing applications, renewals, and assessments, and keeping accurate records of all activity. You’ll work closely with our accreditor team to coordinate schedules, monitor deadlines, and make sure every part of the process runs seamlessly.
You’ll also play a key role in supporting clients throughout their accreditation journey - from onboarding through to survey delivery and results sharing - providing excellent customer service and ensuring GDPR standards are upheld. Alongside this, you’ll help track performance, gather feedback, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the scheme.
We’re looking for someone who is proactive, well-organised, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities. You’ll have experience in a varied administrative role, strong communication skills, and the confidence to liaise with colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders. CRM or database experience will be an advantage, and above all, you’ll bring a professional, friendly approach to everything you do.
In return, we offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where your work will directly contribute to improving veterinary workplaces across the UK.
Benefits
· The 17.5 hours contracted should be worked across at least three days a week, and we’re open to discussing what days and hours would work for you.
· Annual leave allowance of 25 days (excluding public holidays) for full-time equivalent staff (for part-time roles, holiday allowance is worked out on a pro rata basis).
· One day paid wellbeing day per year to provide you with dedicated time to focus on your own mental and physical wellbeing.
· One day paid leave per year to undertake voluntary work within the community or to support any reasonable charitable institution or cause.
· Roles at BVA are hybrid. This typically means working 40% of your hours from our London office - a beautiful period building close to Oxford Circus, Regents Park, and Marylebone High Street.
· Enrolment into a pension scheme provided by Aviva (Employer = 6.5% / Employee = 5%).
· Opportunities for learning and development.
· A wide range of discounts from leading brands via Perkbox.
· A number of staff social events throughout the year.
· Well-behaved dogs are allowed to be brought to the workplace on a regular basis subject to agreement and various conditions being met.
How to apply
Please submit your CV along with a cover letter (maximum 700 words) that clearly demonstrates how you meet the job description and person specification. We're keen to learn about your experience, and see your ability to write clear, engaging, and concise copy, so staying within the word limit is essential.
Closing and interview dates
·Closing date - 5pm on Wednesday 17 September
·Interviews will be held remotely on Friday 26 September.
We’re making sure that our members' work is understood and valued by the public, that they’re supported to grow and thrive both personally and professionally, and that their expertise is heard and respected by the people shaping our national policies.
BVA is strongly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from all sectors of society. We would particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups within the not-for-profit/membership sector.
No agencies please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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You will work with the Assistant Principal Learner Services to define, articulate and
implement our shared vision and values of the college to support learners with additional
needs in achieving their expected outcomes. You will also work with the Dean of the
Apprenticeship programme to ensure adult learners with additional needs are supported by
teaching staff and in their work placements.
You will hold a key role in the college and are expected to demonstrate outstanding skills in
working with the leadership team, parents and carers, external agencies and learners to
implement the strategic vision of the college, working with these individuals and groups to
ensure we provide a high quality of education to our learners with additional needs.
You will be accountable for ensuring that exam access arrangements are organised to meet
the needs of learners, annual reviews are completed for learners with EHCPs, ALS with the
Apprenticeship team and work alongside the pastoral team and teaching staff to implement
and make them aware of training and teaching strategies that support learners with
additional needs, and that reasonable adjustments for these learners are in place. In addition
to help administer the high needs funding claims with the Assistant Principal and Finance
department and MIS.
Key Responsibilities:
● Strategic Leadership
○ Develop and implement a comprehensive ALS strategy aligned with the
college’s vision and values.
○ Oversee the effective allocation and utilisation of resources, including High
Needs and EHCP Funding.
○ Monitor and evaluate the impact of ALS interventions and initiatives, driving
continuous improvement.
○ Foster a culture of inclusivity and support for learners with additional needs.
○ Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to advocate for SEND provision
and secure necessary resources.
● Operational Management
○ Line supervise the work of a team of 4 Learning Support Assistants, providing
guidance, support, and performance feedback.
○ Oversee the day-to-day operations of the ALS team, ensuring efficient and
effective service delivery.
○ Co-ordinate the allocation of caseloads and workload distribution within the
team and creating support plans
○ Develop and implement robust systems and processes for identifying,
assessing, and supporting learners with additional needs.
○ Ensure compliance with relevant SEND legislation, Policies and regulations.
● Collaboration and Partnership
○ Work closely with the Assistant Principal Learner Services, the Dean of the
Apprenticeship programme, and other key stakeholders to ensure a cohesive
and coordinated approach to SEND provision.
○ Build and maintain strong relationships with external agencies, including local
authorities, health professionals, and specialist support services.
○ Engage with parents/carers, providing regular communication and
opportunities for involvement.
● Staff Development
○ Lead and facilitate professional development opportunities for the ALS team,
ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to support learners
effectively.
○ Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.
Essential:
○ Proven experience in a leadership or co-ordination role within a SEND or ALS
context.
○ Be educated to Level 3 standard.
○ In-depth knowledge of SEND legislation and best practices.
○ Strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing learners with
additional needs in a further education setting.
○ Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
○ Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire a team.
● Desirable:
○ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
○ Experience working in a further education college.
○ Knowledge of the digital skills sector.
Leadership and Coordination – the ability to demonstrate:
● Genuine passion and belief in the potential of every learner
● An educational vision aligned with the college’s high aspirations
● Clear strategies for establishing consistently high standards of results and behaviour in
complex inner-city schools and a commitment to relentlessly instilling these
● Versatility to adapt your style in circumstances where an alternative approach is needed
● Effective line management of a range of people – coaching and motivating them to achieve
excellent results in their roles
● A desire to innovate and try new approaches, being reflective and learning from mistakes
● An ability to give feedback in a constructive and, where needed, challenging way
● An ambassadorial approach in all dealings with the community and subsequently to be
positive in successfully marketing the college in the community
● Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
● Strong organisational skills which includes the ability to delegate, prioritise and use effective
time management
● Resilience and motivation to stay positive and focus on key priorities during times of
challenge
● Confidence and effective presentation skills during assemblies, parents and carers events and
other public speaking opportunities
● A willingness to work flexibly and where necessary outside of normal working hours
our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent.
This vacancy is restricted to Black and minoritised women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
We reserve the right to close these adverts early if we have sufficient interest, so early applications are encouraged.
The Senior Immigration Solicitor (Violence Against Women and Girls & Migrant Justice) will lead on complex immigration casework and strategic legal interventions, with a particular focus on supporting Black, minoritised, and migrant (BMM) women affected by violence against women and girls (VAWG), especially those with insecure immigration status or no recourse to public funds (NRPF).
This is a senior role requiring a high degree of professional autonomy, decision-making, and initiative. While the postholder will be formally accountable to the Head of Community Engagement and Legal Services, they will operate with minimal day-to-day supervision, taking a lead in shaping casework strategy, driving systemic change, and strengthening SBS’s legal offer.
By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of the fight for equality and justice, making a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Why work with Southall Black Sisters?
Southall Black Sisters is committed to providing a supportive working environment, where team members feel valued, empowered and safe. To that end, we provide an excellent package of employee benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Hybrid working
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Enhanced sick pay
- Subsidised public transport season ticket
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including access to confidential support from MBACP therapists
- Clinical supervision with an MBACP therapist to explore issues arising from casework
- A focus on continued learning and development through accredited training delivered by experts in their field
- Organisation-wide away days
- Career development pathways and support
- The opportunity to learn and grow within an organisation renowned for inspiring political activism and campaigning successes
- Employer eye care scheme
To Apply
Submit a completed application form along with the optional equal opportunities monitoring form by the application deadline. Please do not send us your CV as this will not be considered.
Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered.
Interview date: 24 & 25 September 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Citizens Advice Southwark has a track record of delivering high-quality services from its offices in Peckham and Walworth and outreach locations across Southwark and South East London. We sort out problems together, for good, by providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice across all areas of social welfare law, and through using the experience of our clients to bring about positive change through research and campaigns.
Gateway Assessor
NJC Scale 2 - £28,958 to £29,337 per annum
Full-time – 35 hours per week
The role will assist in providing a quality service to clients through face to face, telephone and digital gateway assessment by supplying accurate, personalised, relevant information and guidance. You must have:
- Recent experience of undertaking the role of Gateway Assessor or of providing information, advice and guidance to the public either through face to face, telephone and emails including experience of exploring clients’ problems and identifying appropriate next steps.
- An understanding of the main enquiry issues involved in assessing clients' problems
- Experience of using interpersonal skills, including sensitive listening and questioning skills to understand the needs of others, especially in the context of telephony
- To understand, empathise with and be committed to the Service’s aims, principles and equal opportunities policies
Closing date: 9.00 am Tuesday 16 September 2025
Interviews: Friday 19 September 2025
In return, we can offer you a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, an employer matched pension contribution up to 10% of gross salary, an Employee Assistance Programme and training and development opportunities to continue your professional development.
Citizens Advice Southwark is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all applicants who meet the person specification irrespective of sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, age, or disability.
Registered charity no:1070263
“Providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice”
Salary: £43,600-£56,000 per annum
Contract: 12-month fixed term
Location: Remote - home based.
Closing date: 19th September 2025
Benefits: 26 days annual leave, increasing with service, Family-friendly leave options, Group Personal Pension with matched contributions
We have a great opportunity for a Senior Legacy Marketing Manager to join the incredible team of a well-known national children’s charity.
As part of this exciting role, you will lead the development and delivery of the charity’s Legacy Marketing Strategy, manage a team and budget, and collaborate across departments to embed legacy giving throughout the organisation. You’ll also shape a long-term growth strategy for In Memory Giving, working with internal and external partners to deliver inspiring supporter experiences.
To be successful as the Senior Legacy Marketing Manager, you will need:
- Proven experience in legacy marketing or a related fundraising discipline
- Strong strategic thinking and planning skills with a track record of delivering growth
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call and speak with Jake, quoting reference 2700JP
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector — you can read more about our commitment on our website.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.
British Heart Foundation (BHF) is transforming its digital products and services to deliver more impactful, personalised experiences, increase fundraising income, and provide vital support to the 7.6 million people in the UK living with heart and circulatory conditions.
As our new SEO Manager, you’ll lead a strategic shift in how we grow the visibility and reach of our digital content across search engines and AI-powered platforms. This is a key role in helping us connect with more people, drive engagement, and support our mission to save and improve lives.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Leading the development and delivery of BHF’s SEO strategy to boost organic visibility, drive engagement, and support fundraising and awareness goals.
- Monitoring performance using SEO and analytics tools, producing clear and accessible reports, and adapting strategies in response to evolving search trends including the impact of generative AI.
- Collaborating with content designers, technical teams, and marketing colleagues to create high-quality, user-focused content that meets search intent and reflects BHF’s mission.
- Optimising website structure, on-page elements, and technical aspects such as page speed, mobile usability, and crawlability to improve ranking and indexing.
- Delivering SEO training and best practice guidance to internal teams, while supporting local search visibility and contributing to UX reviews and link-building efforts.
About you
You’ll bring a strong track record of improving organic performance for large websites, with experience of developing and implementing SEO strategies that respond to the evolving search landscape including mitigating traffic loss from AI-generated content.
You’re confident using a range of SEO tools (such as GA4, Search Console, Semrush, Ahrefs, and Screaming Frog) to monitor performance, identify opportunities, and use insights to inform decision-making. You also have experience working with cross-functional teams to align SEO with broader digital and organisational goals.
You have a solid grasp of digital PR, link-building, and local SEO strategies, and understand how these areas are shifting in response to generative AI and changing search behaviours.
In addition, you’ll bring:
- A deep understanding of SEO principles, including technical SEO and on-page optimisation, with experience implementing changes through a CMS.
- Experience conducting thorough keyword research, competitor analysis, and reporting on performance including setting and tracking KPIs.
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present insights and strategies clearly to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
- Knowledge of how content, UX, and technical elements such as site architecture, page speed, and mobile optimisation impact SEO, and the ability to use this insight to make informed decisions and recommendations.
- Experience training and supporting others to deliver high-quality, search-optimised content, along with a collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines.
Working arrangements
This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and 1- 2 days per week, on average, in either our London office (NW1 7AW). This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
About us
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Benefits
To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF, please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.
Interview process
Interviews will be held virtually via MS Teams, we planning on having two stage of interview. First stages are planned for w/c 15 Sep 2025.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client as we look to support the organisation appoint a Grants Manager for their Building Independence portfolio. This position will be offered on a permanent basis, with expectations to be in the London office at least once a week.
The foundation have recently launched their new strategy. Their 2025–2030 strategy, called Elevate Your Impact, sharpens their focus on tacking poverty and addressing systemic inequality. They’re concentrating their efforts on some of life’s toughest transitions where the right support at the right time can make a lasting difference.
Building Independence
One of those priorities is their Building Independence portfolio. Building independence prioritises supporting organisations working with young people aged 14 to 25. Too many lack the support, relationships, or safe spaces they need – especially those leaving care, excluded from school, living with a learning disability or navigating life as an LGBTQ+ young person.
The foundation fund work that helps young people to raise aspirations, build confidence and feel equipped for the next stage of life. They also support work that joins up fragmented services and pushes for policies that reflect the real experiences of young people. Through their partners, they want to help young people not just get by but move forward with purpose. They also want to help create the conditions where young people shape the communities and systems around them too
The Role
The role of Grants Manager will work to support the successful delivery of grant within the Building Independence Portfolio. This includes the undertaking of grant application assessment, participation in application decision meetings and undertake visits to meet organisations working in this area. You will support this work by undertaking complimentary policy research, building a deeper sector knowledge to support the development and continuous improvement of the fund.
The Candidate
Successful candidates will come with experience, or understanding, of grant making, particularly with understanding of youth voice and systems change. They’re looking to bring someone in with a good understanding of the principles of good grant making. This includes knowing the terminology and grant making practices.
Candidates will also need to come into the organisation with an understanding of how youth voice can shape work. The foundation want to strengthen organisations that do youth voice work well. Candidates will need to come into this role with an understanding of youth voice and associated language.
They are also keen on candidates with experience, or understanding of, systems change. This can take many shapes and sizes, as long as the work candidates have delivered has been focused on changing and adapting systems for beneficiaries.
If you are interested to learn more about the position, please apply with your CV only. Should your profile be successful, a relevant consultant will be in touch to explore the role, and experience, in more detail.
Barnardo's are seeking an experienced and passionate Challenge Events fundraiser to take up a fixed term contract as our Senior Challenge and Virtual Events Manager. This is a full time position but we would consider part time candidates too.
You will lead the development and implementation of Barnardo's established Challenge Events programme, with a focus on growing our income and deepening our relationships with our supporters to build lifetime connections.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development and delivery of Barnardo's Challenge Events programme to deliver and grow agreed income targets.
- Managing a team of Events Fundraising professionals and overseeing a budget with an income target of £1 million.
- Collaborating across the Fundraising and Marketing team and across departments to integrate Challenge Events into our communications and supporter journeys.
- Working closely with colleagues within our Relationship Fundraising team to deliver bespoke opportunities to add value to corporate partnerships.
- Managing relationships with internal teams, external agencies and event partners to deliver high-quality events, acquisition campaigns and supporter experiences.
- Monitoring trends in the Challenge Events landscape and using data and insights to inform growth plans and innovation.
- Champion Challenge Events across the charity, building awareness and engagement internally.
We're looking for someone with:
- Proven events experience working across a portfolio of third party and bespoke Challenge Events.
- Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with a track record of delivering and exceeding targets, and utilising KPIs to measure and improve effectiveness.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships to achieve mutual goals.
- Experience managing budgets and working with external agencies and suppliers.
- A collaborative and proactive approach to leadership and team development.
- Passion for Barnardo's mission and a commitment to delivering exceptional supporter experiences.
Join us in growing our exciting events programme at Barnardo's and help us change childhoods and change lives.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
Benefits
Workplace Offer: What it means for you
The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.
- Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
- Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
- A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
- Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
- Cycle2work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
- 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer
*T&C's apply based on contract
About Barnardo's
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Our basis and values
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for an efficient, friendly Volunteer Co-ordinator to join our award-winning charity. The team is based at our busy community centre from where it offers a range of services from community meals, art classes to gardening services and digital support. We support older and disabled people living in Fulham, London. Much of our work is delivered by volunteers, so this post is critical to our service delivery. You will recruit, induct, and coordinate volunteers; including leading our Good Neighbours Scheme and Befriending Scheme and supporting the recruitment for all other projects.
About you: You will have experience of volunteering and in coordinating volunteers or staff, and have strong organisational and communication skills. You will be pro-active and diligent and able to solve problems as they arise. You will be a 'first point of contact' for people getting in touch with FGN, and so you will have a welcoming, and compassionate demeanour and be able to represent FGN at events (partnership meetings, volunteer recruitment drives, fairs, etc). You will enjoy working with older people and those with disabilities.
The role is based at our community centre in Fulham, Rosaline Hall (70 Rosaline Rd, SW6 7QT) with WFH potentially available for 1/5 of working hours.Hours: 9am - 5pm - Monday to Friday. 35 hours per week. Four days a week will be considered. A full job description and person specification is attached. The role is for a one-year inital contract with the intention to extend it indefinitely.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your role
Supervise the delivery of Eikon’s volunteer mentoring services to children and young people in allocated schools across Surrey. Supervise a team of Volunteer Mentors ensuring parity of our offer in Schools to Children and Young People. Ensuring the highest standards of case work, effective practice and safeguarding are maintained. Providing regular review and assessment of caseloads, with guidance on how to progress provided to the team of Volunteer Mentors.
Responsibilities
· Plan, resource and oversee the delivery of the volunteer mentoring programme, to ensure that the service is offered to young people at the right time and that young people are at the heart of the programme.
· Develop and maintain key relationships within schools in Surrey to deliver the volunteer mentoring programme.
· To identify trends and gaps in provision, then work with Service Delivery Manager on ways to improve our Volunteer Mentoring service
· Supervise a team of volunteer mentors in line with Eikon's policies
· Induct, train and develop volunteer mentors, ensuring a high-quality service with safe and effective practice is delivered in accordance with all other best practice guidelines
· Work in collaboration with the Designated Safeguarding Manager and Service Delivery Manager to ensure all volunteers are competent to supervise safeguarding issues
· Support volunteer mentors with all safeguarding issues and liaise with the Designated Safeguarding Manager and Service Delivery Manager where appropriate.
· Understand and act when safeguarding issues need to be escalated, always following safeguarding and child protection procedures
· Support volunteer mentors to ensure accurate recording of all individual engagements, ensuring supervisory review of notes, follow up action where appropriate and feedback provided as necessary
· Support volunteer mentors in ensuring outcomes and impact are agreed, reviewed and recorded for mentees using the Eikon Impact Measurement tool
· Ensure case management is undertaken to a high quality, including ensuring systematic case note review processes are followed, providing evidence of change and celebrating progress with CYP
· Ensure all data and information is uploaded onto all relevant databases
· Provide accurate and timely mentoring programme data reports, for internal management
· Keep up to date with good practice, legislation and policies that have an impact on service delivery at Eikon
· Always apply safeguarding and child protection procedures
· Work as part of a team and attend team meetings, training events and participate fully in 1:1 sessions and clinical supervision if required
· Work co-operatively and under the management of The Eikon Charity staff
· Work within Eikon’s internal policies, safeguarding and data protection regulations
· Be responsible for equipment/resources linked to service delivery
Helping young people feel safe, heard and supported





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Over the past 90 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster.
The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.
IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York and London. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England, a programme that is rapidly growing.
In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.
The purpose of the role
The Mass Market team’s mission is to inspire the UK public to financially support the IRC to help people impacted by conflict and disaster. The purpose of this role is to support the Director, Mass Markets by implementing the Retention strategy in order to generate long-term sustainable growth, cultivate a loyal and engaged donor base and maximise net revenue.
As Retention Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for annual operational planning and delivery across for the retention programme, including for emergency appeals. You will work closely with the Director, Mass Markets to create and manage significant annual budgets, ensuring return on investment is maximised at all times. Supported by the Retention Marketing Executive, you will oversee all campaign activity, ensuring that it meets the strategic objectives and financial goals of the department.
You will be part of a department focused on excellence, with significant opportunity to lead on change and drive impact and growth.
Key accountabilities
Strategy and planning
- Support the Director, Mass Markets in the development and delivery of the retention strategy and priorities
- Identify, scope and deliver new and innovative opportunities that advance the retention strategy
- Manage retention operational planning, including leading annual, quarterly and monthly planning sessions, defining key deliverables and ensuring all activity supports the aims of the retention strategy
- Manage the monitoring and reporting framework to track performance against strategic objectives
- Identify and brief support requirements with internal and external partners in order to maximise activity and ensure the smooth running of back-office operations
- Build, manage and distribute a detailed marketing plan (refreshed quarterly) in line with strategic priorities and objectives, ensuring activities are co-ordinated, integrated and maximised with other Mass Market UK teams.
Budget management
- Manage segments of the annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting process, identifying opportunities for savings, additional investment, or budget reallocation
- Focus on maximising return on investment at all times, and make suggestions for contingency action as necessary to achieve budgeted income target
- Lead on tracking and reconciling retention income and expenditure budget lines, providing variance reporting to support the Director, Mass Markets regular financial reporting
Campaign management
- Oversee, plan and deliver multi-channel revenue and engagement campaigns, including emergencies, ensuring all activity is designed to inspire and engage supporters
- Oversee the design and implementation of customer journeys across all segments and products, in order to increase loyalty, average value and product holdings
- Lead the development and management of the mid-level portfolio, including regular communications, donor events, and identification and development of prospects into active donating advocates of the IRC
- Oversee work to ensure it is completed to standard, on time and within budget and act as overflow support during peak times, such as emergencies
- Work closely with equivalent team members in other national markets (i.e. Korea, Germany, Sweden, US) and the Mass Market support team to ensure all activity is coordinated and maximised
Insight, analysis and data management
- Work closely with the Analytics team to identify and manage analytics requirements and to draw actionable insights from performance data
- Oversee and sign off detailed end of campaign reports, ensuring all relevant information is documented and used to inform future activity
- Monitor day-to-day metrics, identifying and acting on performance issues and opportunities
Leadership and management
- Line manage and develop the Retention Marketing Executive(s), ensuring performance objectives are managed throughout the year and opportunities for training, development and progression are identified and prioritised
- Work closely with other team members to increase connection across Mass Markets, with the ultimate aim of developing a seamless progression for new donors and prospects into further cultivation
- Manage day-to-day relationships with external suppliers, ensuring performance is to standard and opportunities to drive value for money from existing and new suppliers are identified, and supporting with the preparation of quarterly business reviews, as required
General
- Keep up to date with the sector developments in individual giving to ensure IRC is at the forefront of fundraising developments
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current legislation, best practice and industry standards and adhere to all relevant regulation including the Fundraising Regulator and ICO.
- Ensure all fundraising and marketing is ethical, effective and supporter centric
- This post may involve some travel, overnight stays and very occasional working outside core office hours, e.g. during an emergency appeal
- Undertake any other additional tasks as requested by the Director, Mass Markets
Person specification
Experience:
- Experience and understanding of Individual Giving and retention programmes, with a proven track record of successfully delivering revenue and engagement activities across multiple channels**
- Experience of line management**
- Experience and understanding of creative process and relationship with brand identity through different channels and audiences**
- Experience of operational planning and campaign management**
- Experience of working in a fast-paced, high performing team
- Experience working for a centralised, international organisation would be an advantage
Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications
- Understanding of cash and recurring revenue business models**
- Proven experience of audience and donor segmentation, analytical modelling such as LTV and use of insights to drive campaign and programme performance
- Driven and proactive with a solutions-based approach
- Excellent verbal and written English and the ability to produce high-quality reports
- Commercially minded, with the ability to balance both long-term and short-term activity and objectives
- Excellent IT skills across Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Numerate with excellent data analysis and interpretation skills, ideally with understanding of analytical software such as PowerBI
- Excellent organisational skills, especially the ability to manage a complex, varied and substantial workload
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels
Language Skills: English (fluent). No other languages necessary.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: HR Systems, MI & Outsourced Payroll Manager
Location: Hammersmith (with some travel between campuses)
Contract: 6-month fixed term (with strong likelihood of becoming permanent)
Salary: £50,000 – £54,000 per annum
Reports to: Head of HR
Direct reports: 2
Ivy Rock Partners are proud to be working exclusively with a leading education organisation to recruit an experienced HR Systems, MI & Outsourced Payroll Manager.
This is a key role within the HR team, combining responsibility for payroll oversight, benefits administration, and HR systems management (iTrent). The successful candidate will ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery, develop and maintain HR systems and data, and provide insightful management information to support senior decision-making. With line management responsibility for two team members, this is an excellent opportunity to lead and shape HR operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as System Administrator and Super User for iTrent, maximising functionality, overseeing upgrades, and implementing workflow improvements.
- Manage the end-to-end relationship with the outsourced payroll provider, ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
- Oversee the administration of pensions (Teachers’ Pension and LGPS) and wider employee benefits.
- Produce accurate HR management information, including statutory returns (e.g. Gender Pay Gap, DfE staff collection, National Statistics).
- Ensure data integrity, GDPR compliance, and effective reporting using Excel, Google, and Business Objects.
- Support Finance with audits and year-end reporting.
- Line manage two members of staff, ensuring a customer-focused and high-quality HR service.
Person Specification
- Proven experience in managing payroll processes (outsourced or in-house).
- Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience with HR systems (ideally iTrent).
- Excellent analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly.
- Experience in leading or mentoring staff, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- A proactive, detail-oriented approach to improving systems, processes, and data accuracy.
- Knowledge of GDPR and data protection requirements in relation to HR systems and payroll.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and values-driven organisation in a high-profile role, where you will lead on payroll, HR systems, and management information. While initially offered on a 6-month fixed-term contract, there is a strong likelihood that this role will become permanent, making it an ideal step for someone seeking both immediate impact and longer-term career growth.
To apply for this exclusive opportunity with Ivy Rock Partners, please submit your CV today.
Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do at Richmond Borough Mind. They help us deliver a wide range of mental health services to our community, from counselling, Peer Group Network, Peer Support to Crisis support. Their dedication makes a real difference and we are committed to supporting them every step of the way.
We are seeking a passionate and proactive Volunteering Coordinator to ensure our volunteers feel valued, supported and inspired. In this role, you will:
· Identify and plan for the organisation’s volunteer needs.
· Lead on volunteer recruitment, induction and retention.
· Provide guidance, training and personal development opportunities — with a particular focus on supporting those with lived experience of mental health.
· Build strong relationships, fostering a positive and inclusive volunteer culture.
About you
If you are a natural people-person who thrives on building connections, with experience in volunteer coordination and administration, and you have excellent communication and organisational skills, this role is for you.
This role requires flexibility and a willingness to travel within the Borough of Richmond. In return, you’ll join a dedicated team in a supportive environment where your work will have a tangible impact on people’s lives.
RB Mind offers:
· Flexible working
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata]
· Contributory pension
· Bonus 1 day of annual leave per year over the festive period (pro rata)
· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes free counselling sessions
· Training and personal development opportunities
· Paid time off for medical appointments
· Staff away days and socials
The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 16th September and Wednesday 17th September.
Please address in your cover letter how you meet the person specification for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a strategic and passionate legacy marketing professional ready to lead transformational change? Barnardo's is looking for a Senior Legacy Marketing Manager for a 12 month fixed term contract to shape and deliver a sector-leading legacy and in-memory giving programme. This is a unique opportunity to help secure the long-term future of our vital work with children and young people across the UK.
Reporting to the Head of Individual Giving and Legacy Marketing, you will lead the development and implementation of Barnardo's Legacy Marketing Strategy, with a focus on growing the number of legacy pledgers and intenders, delivering exceptional stewardship, and embedding legacy giving across the organisation.
You'll also play a key role in developing a long-term growth strategy for In Memory Giving, working closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver inspiring and engaging supporter experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of a long-term Legacy Marketing Strategy to grow income from gifts in wills and in-memory giving.
- Manage a team of legacy marketing professionals and oversee a budget of approximately £600k, with an income target of £240k.
- Design and implement sector-leading stewardship journeys for legacy audiences.
- Collaborate across fundraising, marketing, and supporter care teams to integrate legacy messaging and supporter journeys.
- Work with internal teams and external agencies to deliver high-quality campaigns and supporter experiences.
- Monitor trends in the legacy giving landscape and use insights to inform strategy and innovation.
- Champion legacy giving across the organisation, building awareness and engagement internally.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in legacy marketing or a related fundraising discipline.
- Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with a track record of delivering growth.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience managing budgets and working with external agencies.
- A collaborative and proactive approach to leadership and team development.
- Passion for Barnardo's mission and a commitment to delivering exceptional supporter experiences.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
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