Service manager jobs in orpington, greater london
MVA is a thriving organisation in Medway that supports and represents the Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCSEF). We are looking for a dynamic CEO who can lead this organisation to its next level of success.
Central to this success is the parternships with organisations in the VCSEF and equally as important, the statutory and corporate sectors. At MVA we firmly believe that the local VCSEF is stronger due to the productive parternships it has with for instance local councils, the Health and Care Parternship and the Integrated Care Board. Working together with these organisations MVA has helped resolve issues experienced by some of the most disadvataged in our communites.
We are seeking a highly driven indivual with a passion for empowering communties, good strategic and innovative thinking, a commitment to strengthening the VCSEF and developing resilient communities.
The succcesful candidate will be based in Chatham, Kent but work to a hybrid model.
Salary: £55,000-£60,000
Hours: 37 per week
Pension: 5%
Annual leave: 30 days per annum in addtion to statutory bank holidays.
A Job Description and application form is available on request.
The closing date for this post is the 5th September, 2025.
Please use our application form which is available on request with the Job Description.
To be a catalyst for social change by supporting and empowering communities to work together to address shared issues
Grade/ Salary: PO2 SCP38 £38,889 per annum
Hours per week: 37.5
Department: Adult Services
Type of role: Hybrid
Location: 23 Monck Street, London, SW1P 2AE. Some travel will be required as part of the role including attendance at other WCL Mind locations across the London area.
(Flexible working arrangements as agreed with Line Management in line with business requirements).
Are you looking for opportunities to develop your career in Adult Services?
We’re looking for a skilled and confident Team Leader to join our Suicide Prevention and Support Services team. You will be responsible for the overall development and delivery of West Central London Mind’s SPS Services, maintaining relationships and developing services and business across all boroughs. A full, enhanced and current satisfactory DBS disclosure is essential for the role.
You will:
- Lead, Manage and Develop West Central London Mind’s Suicide Prevention and Support Services and Wellbeing and Finance Empowerment Resources (WAFER)
- Develop and maintain excellent partnership working relationships with a wide range of statutory and voluntary sector organisations across SWL and NWL, including mental health and bereavement services
- Lead and manage the SPSS Services for our service users, providing wrap around support
- Manage the SPSS team, WAFER Team and its service delivery through effective delegation and management controls
- Effectively manage budgets for SPSS, WAFER Services, ensuring adherence to set budgets, costs management, and working towards any agreed budget related target efficiencies as part of wider organisational strategy
- Provide appropriate structures, measures and monitoring of the service’s activities to ensure all service staff perform at an optimal level
You are:
- Experienced in leading and managing operations at management level
- Confident in maintaining and developing partnerships
- Able to lead and manage people
- Knowledgeable in mental health recovery, including models of peer recovery
- Skilled in risk assessment and safeguarding of vulnerable adults
- Experienced in budget management and data reporting
- A creative thinker with strong verbal and written communication skills
About us:
We’re a leading community-based organisation dedicated to providing outstanding mental health support and clinical interventions across London. Our experienced clinically led teams are focused on directly addressing a range of mental health needs in our communities. We combine innovative solutions with decades of local community knowledge to empower people to live the life they choose. We partner with the NHS and local authorities to deliver clinically driven frontline services with fantastic outcomes. We focus on early intervention and prevention, targeting mental health conditions at the most cost-effective stage, while also supporting people with moderate to severe mental health needs across our communities.
Benefits:
- Hybrid-working if nature of role permits
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme (interest free lone paid back 12 months period)
- Employee Assistance Programme A 24-hour helpline from Health Assured to support you through any of life’s issues or problems
- Free eye test
- Flexible working
- Interest free loan, those in financial hardship
REF-223066
JOB DESCRIPTION
Department/Service:
The finance department is responsible for the overall financial management and administration of the 4million turnover at GSU. The department plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, including HMRC, Charities Commission, Companies House, and pensions. This includes supporting our annual external financial audit.
The finance team act as Business Partners to the rest of the organisation ensuring they understand financial processes to aid effective working. The team also work alongside our external payroll provider and our external digital system provider to ensure smooth and effective working.
Job Purpose:
Provide a professional, accurate, and timely accounting service in respect to all management and statutory reporting. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external support services to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Finance department, ensuring excellence in service delivery.
Reports to:
- Currently reporting to the CEO whilst the senior management role in the Finance Department is under review. The senior management post is currently vacant.
Responsible for:
- Supporting, managing, supervising, and developing one Finance Coordinator and one Finance Assistant.
- Temporary Interns and/or student staff supporting the Finance team as required
Duties and Key Responsibilities
1. Management and Statutory Reporting:
- Prepare accurate management accounts on a timely basis each month.
- Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly, including accruals and prepayments.
- Prepare and submit statutory reports, including VAT Returns, Companies House, and Charities Commission Annual Returns.
- Support the preparation of the annual accounts for the external financial audit and play an instrumental role during the audit process.
- Reconcile GSU bank accounts including PayPal online accounts weekly and monthly.
- Reconcile Commercial Income to Bank Accounts producing weekly sales and analysis reports.
2. Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cashflow Statements:
- Support in the preparation of the annual budget and reforecasts.
- Create forecast reports and statements as and when required.
- Produce monthly and annual cashflow and liquidity statements.
3. Business Partnering and Collaboration:
- Act as a business partner to all GSU staff members, providing financial insights and support to meet organisational goals.
- Work alongside external support services (e.g., payroll providers and digital finance systems) to ensure smooth operations and excellence in the Finance department.
- Collaborate with external auditors and other stakeholders to ensure compliance and effective financial management.
4. Managing and Supervisory Duties:
- Supervise and support the professional development of two GSU finance staff members.
- Foster a team culture that promotes accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
- Oversee the responsibilities of Finance Coordinator and Finance Administrator and ensure their tasks align with departmental goals.
- Supervise and support interns and student staff as appropriate.
5. Digital Systems and Processes:
- Maintain efficient digital finance systems and processes to streamline financial operations (Twinfield, Ezora & Basecone for example).
- Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of digital records and reporting systems.
- Evaluate and improve digital tools and workflows to enhance departmental efficiency.
6. General Finance Department Duties:
- Oversee and assist with sales ledger, purchase ledger, and payroll functions as needed.
- Support the Finance Coordinator and Finance Assistant to issue and maintain records of purchase orders and associated invoices.
- Support the Finance Coordinator and Finance Assistant to maintain and post all petty cash transactions.
- Prepare ad hoc financial reports and information for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Trustee Board, and other stakeholders as required.
- Respond proactively to financial queries from GSU staff.
- Support the ongoing review and development of Finance department systems and procedures.
- Maintain customer-facing systems and ensure smooth operations for Finance department stakeholders.
7. External Audit and Compliance:
- Prepare schedules and reconciliations for the annual audit.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including HMRC and Charities Commission guidelines.
General Responsibilities:
- Represent and be an ambassador for GSU.
- Be flexible and carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop, or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position.
- Maintain and improve competencies through continuous professional development.
- Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct, and practices.
- Support and promote liberation, diversity, and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
- Treat with confidentiality any personal, private, or sensitive information about individuals, organisations, clients, or staff and project data.
- Adhere to the Sustainability Policy and strive to reduce the organisation’s carbon footprint.
- Actively seek better ways to assist GSU in becoming a more sustainable workplace.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Experience:
- Experience in preparing management accounts budgets, forecasts, and cashflows.
- Experience in preparing and reconciling VAT returns.
- Experience in reconciling balance sheet control accounts including salaries
- Proficiency in using accounting software and digital finance systems.
- Previous experience working in a Finance department.
- Experience in customer service and promoting financial literacy.
- Experience in payroll processes.
- Familiarity with supporting and developing team members.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong customer service focus and ability to build effective working relationships.
- Ability to engage, motivate, and support team members.
- Excellent communication skills (face-to-face, MS Teams, phone, and email).
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
- Proficiency in IT tools for report writing, email, and database management.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and methodical working.
Knowledge:
- Regulatory requirements and best practices in accounting and finance.
- Knowledge of HMRC, Charities Act, SORP, VAT, PAYE, and pension compliance.
Education/Training:
- Part-qualified ACCA or a training towards a relevant professional accounting qualification.
- Relevant practical experience in accounting and finance.
Personal Attributes and Other Requirements:
- Hybrid or office-based work with the ability to travel to other campuses when needed.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or stay overnight as necessary.
- Strong team player with a flexible approach to work.
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
- Awareness and application of diversity issues in all areas of work.
- Commitment to the values and ethos of the organisation
We help students at the University of Greenwich become the best they can be at university and beyond.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BVSC are members of a local consortium where eight voluntary sector organisations have come together to support local people with care and support needs in new and sustainable ways. The consortium will work as “Trusted Partners” to enable people to find the right support services that meet their needs and fulfil their personal goals – supporting them to maintain their independence for as long as possible and helping them to plan ahead.
The consortium service requires a role to act as a single point of access where consortium partners, residents, referrers, and adult social care can contact for information and access to the service. The service is operational from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday and the single point of access will provide the intermediary between LA/Consortia for day today queries and will monitor referrals into the consortium.
At Bexley Voluntary Services Council (BVSC), we’re passionate about strengthening our local voluntary and community sector to make a real difference.
Award-winning music education charity, the London Music Fund, is seeking a Fundraising & Data Manager from October 2025 to join our small team of 3. The role is varied and interesting, with a fundraising and donor reporting focus – the post-holder will support the CEO with all fundraising for the charity, including writing Trust and Foundation applications, research on new prospects, and managing donor reporting. In addition, we hold 2-3 major fundraising events each year, and this role would support the CEO in all aspects of event management.
We are also looking for someone who is interested in developing our impact reporting, working with the Programmes Manager to develop evaluation frameworks, using and gathering data to support impact reporting to donors.
The role is advertised as full time, initially on a 12 month fixed-term contract. However, a part-time option (min. 3 days per week) may be discussed. If part time, a reduced role description would be agreed.
About the London Music Fund:
Established in 2011, the London Music Fund’s (LMF) mission is to transform under-served communities in London by enabling children to access a holistic and high-quality music education, and every child who demonstrates significant musical ability, enthusiasm, and commitment to learning an instrument is given the opportunity to develop their potential.
The Role
- Reports to: CEO
- Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (part-time work at a minimum of 3 days per week will be considered. Please state in your application if you are applying for part-time).
- Salary: £35,000 full-time salary (pro rata if part time)
- Terms: Initially a 12 month fixed term contract
- Place of Work: Hybrid: 169 Union Street, London, SE1 0LL and remote (min. 3 days per week in office if full time)
- Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
- Pension contribution: 5% employer, 5% employee
- Start Date: ASAP
- This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
The charity currently raises c. £750k annually from a variety of sources including individuals, trusts and foundations, corporates and events. The key aspects of this role are:
Trusts and Foundations
- Research and draft Trust and Foundation applications, updating the prospects and pending report, managing pipelines.
- Manage the reporting schedule (with the Programmes Manager).
- Collate data for reports and maintain positive relationships with funders.
Individual Donor Relations:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records on Salesforce and SharePoint.
- Respond to donor enquiries and provide excellent customer service.
- Manage donor communications, including thank you letters and updates.
- Assist with donor stewardship activities to build relationships and encourage continued support.
- Manage the Scholarship Sponsor reporting schedule (with the Programmes Manager).
- Lead on the management and growth of the Friends Scheme, including developing relationships and reporting.
Data Management and Impact Reporting
- Maintain and update the fundraising database (Salesforce), including GDPR and Gift Aid records, processing donations, ensuring compliance with current regulations.
- Develop methods of data analysis and segmentation for targeted fundraising efforts e.g. event attendees, Scholarship sponsors, major donors.
- Work with the Programmes Manager and CEO to develop quantitative KPIs and evaluation of programmes, including graduation data, surveys, alumni monitoring and developing a long-term impact framework.
General Fundraising Operational Support
- Lead on fundraising campaigns e.g. the Big Give Christmas Challenge and ad hoc projects.
- Support the development and implementation of fundraising strategies, in collaboration with the CEO.
Finance Support/Gift Aid
- Responsible for managing the online donations platform, Enthuse, including thanking donors and supporting the Senior Programmes and Operations Manager in reporting / reconciliations.
- Support the CEO in managing the quarterly Gift Aid reporting schedule.
- Support the CEO in managing fundraising events, including donor invitations, and event management where required.
Marketing & Comms
With the team:
- Manage LMF’s social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), posting regularly, growing reach, compiling strategy, keeping up to date with current trends.
- Manage LMF’s website and news stories, keeping updated, monitoring photos etc (within Scholars’ privacy policy), support the development of LMF’s new website launch in 2026.
- Contribute to LMF’s impact reports and other publications.
Other Duties:
- Maintain a professional and organised work environment.
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.
- Stay up to date on fundraising best practices and trends.
Person Specification: Skills and Qualifications Essential (E) or Desirable (D)
- At least three years’ experience in a similar role (E)
- Strong organisational and time management skills (E)
- Experience of writing funding applications and reports (D)
- Experience of using data to measure impact (D)
- Experience with donor database management (D)
- Experience of managing events (D)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (E)
- Ability to work independently, flexibly and as part of a team (E)
- An understanding of and interest in music education and the charity sector (E)
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes (E)
- Experience of Canva (marketing), Salesforce (CRM) and/or Enthuse (donations) platforms (D)
- Passion for the mission and values of the organisation, in particular access to music education for children from low-income families (E)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking a qualified Specialist ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor) to join our Advocacy team at Respond. The role includes providing pro-active emotional, practical and advocacy support for adults with learning disabilities and autistic people with complex or multiple needs who have experienced any form of sexual violence and are engaging, (or considering engaging) with the criminal justice system. The ISVA will work across London to provide non-judgmental, trauma-informed emotional support, working in partnership with other London sexual violence support services.
Our ideal candidate will have experience in the ISVA role as well as a friendly and relational approach to working with clients. You will have the ability to build trusting relationships, work in an empowering and inclusive way and support clients to heal following sexual abuse and develop coping capacity. You will be a self-motivated individual who will engage with a wider range of people who have experience sexual violence, and other barriers to justice.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an inclusive and passionate team, and you will be supported by the ISVA Service Manager in your ongoing development. Respond values and encourages working in a collaborative and compassionate way, as we support each other to address one of the most enduring injustices; of the experience of trauma to autistic people and people with learning disabilities and their families.
Background information about Respond
Respond started in 1991 and has grown from a small London based charity to a medium sized national charity in recent years. Our mission is to reduce the impact of trauma in the lives of people with learning disabilities and autistic people, by developing trusting relationships, through psychotherapeutically informed services.
An important part of our work at Respond is working in a trauma-informed way. What this means for us is that we hold in mind the impact of trauma at all levels of the organisation, and all staff take part in reflective practice or team dynamics.
We are keen to encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates including people with lived experience, who are both interested in working in partnership to provide advocacy support, as well as supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people who have experienced trauma.
We are committed to the furthering of human rights, equality, and positive social change through our therapeutic and advocacy work and are committed to anti-racism and other forms of anti-discriminatory practice. We recognise that we need to continually keep this as a focus in our work and as an integral part of our organisational strategy.
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement in the person specification, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable for this role. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles within the organisation.
Respond Benefits package (all per financial year)
We offer a generous and comprehensive package of flexible benefits to all of our staff.
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Hybrid working model, which means that if you’re full time you make a commitment to be working in the office at least two days a week, with the remainder working from home. Part time hours are altered accordingly.
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Generous paid leave benefits including 28.5 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), with some to be taken between Christmas and New year.
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Up to 4 weeks paid sickness leave at full pay and a further 4 weeks at half pay,
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Discretionary study leave to support training relevant to your role.
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Paid leave to employees who may need to take one day off a year when a religious festival falls on a workday.
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Up to 5 days paid time off for dependents per financial year.
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Opportunity to apply for up to 2 days (14 hours) paid leave per year to participate in volunteering activities relevant to the role.
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Access to a workplace pension scheme, administered by NEST, with a minimum 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution from commencement of employment.
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Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes 24/7 telephone service and counselling.
Note all of the above days per annum stated are pro rata’d for part time employees.
If you’d like to find out more about this role, please read through the job description and our person specification. When you apply, please send a CV and address the points in the person specification in an accompanying supporting statement. Your statement should be no more than 2 sides of A4.
Closing date for applications: 12th September 2025
When you apply, please send a CV and address the points in the person specification in an accompanying supporting statement. Your statement should be no more than 2 sides of A4.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £67,752 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours Per week: 37.5 hours per week you will be required to work in - person a minimum of two days per week In line with our hybrid working model,
Our Foundation
We are an independent charitable organisation working to build a healthier UK. Health is our most precious asset. Good health enables us to live happy, fulfilling lives, fuels our prosperity, and helps build a stronger society. Yet good health remains out of reach for too many people in the UK and services are struggling to provide access to timely, high-quality care. It doesn't have to be like this. Our mission is to help build a healthier UK by:
1. Improving people's health and reducing inequalities
2. Supporting radical innovation and improvement in health and care services
3. Providing evidence and analysis to improve health and care policy.
We aim for excellence across our work and will achieve this by producing research and analysis, shaping policy and practice, building skills, knowledge, and capacity, and acting as a catalyst for change. Everyone has a stake and a part to play in improving our health. By working together, we can build a healthier UK.
About the role
Are you passionate about shaping policy to improve workforce health and reduce inequalities? We are seeking a Policy and Research Manager to join our Healthy Lives directorate and contribute to advancing the recommendations of the Commission for Healthier Working Lives.
In this pivotal role, you will lead the delivery of policy development and research projects, including externally commissioned work, ensuring outputs are delivered on time and with impact. You will support the implementation of a programme testing preventative workplace interventions, synthesise emerging evidence, and develop credible policy recommendations to influence decision-makers.
You will also play a key role in building and maintaining stakeholder relationships, representing the Health Foundation externally, and communicating insights to a wide range of audiences across policy, practice, and research communities.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual with strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to improving health through action on the wider determinants. We are looking for someone who can work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.
The Healthy Lives directorate leads the Health Foundation’s strategic work on the wider determinants of health, focusing on areas such as employment, education, housing, and community. Within this, the Economic Determinants of Health team builds evidence and policy analysis to influence government and employer action. Our independence, supported by our endowment, enables us to innovate and test practical solutions that drive long-term change.
How to apply
Our priority is to find the right individual for each opportunity. We are dedicated to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and invite you to find out more. If you would like to apply, please submit your CV, and using no more than 1000 words answer the following application questions:
1. Describe your experience of designing a policy research programme. How did you select the questions and research methods? How did you ensure the research was delivered to high quality and had an impact?
2. Give an example where you have collaborated effectively with stakeholders to deliver a piece of work. How did you engage key influencers and ensure that diverse voices were heard? What impact did this engagement have?
3. Share your achievements in developing ideas that have had an influence on national or local employment or health policy. How did you make the case for change and gain traction for the idea, e.g. media coverage or direct influencing?
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
We are committed to an inclusive hiring process, where every candidate has the chance to showcase their unique skills and experience in an accessible, and supported environment, to ensure that we can make the best appointment for each job on merit. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage those from underrepresented groups in this field to apply to us. We have identified three diverse groups, in particular, we want to achieve a better balance across our organisation between men and women, increase representation of people from black and ethnic minority backgrounds and recruit more people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we particularly welcome applications from these groups. Apply to join our team and let's work towards building a diverse and inclusive workplace together.
Help us work together to make the recruitment process and potential future employment more accessible and enjoyable for you.
Closing date: August 31, 2025, at 23:00
Interview date: September 11 or 12. 2025
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.
Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger. No challenge is too big. With you we can do it. Join us.
We are looking for a Senior Database and Insight Manager maternity cover to join a talented team, passionate about working towards Action Against Hunger’s vision of a world free from hunger.
Sitting within the organisation’s Fundraising and Communications directorate, you’ll have overall responsibility for the department’s database and insight function – line managing two people (aDatabase Officer and a Database Assistant.
In this integral role, you’ll be working with your team to maintain an accurate, consistent and reliable dataset covering all areas of fundraising and engagement on our CRM – Raiser’s Edge. You’ll be responsible for making sure data is stored safely and compliantly, and that good data hygiene rules are in place. You’ll also be supporting and upskilling the Fundraising and Communications department to use the database properly, empowering them to get the information they need.
We would love to hear from you if you’re interested in joining us. For more detailed information on the role – and to see whether you have the necessary experience - please download the attached pdf Job description.
Closing Date: 17-Aug-2025 23:30 Interview Date: from 21st August 2025.
Please read the following carefully before making your application: then all you need to do is send your CV and write a supporting statement explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role and where you saw this vacancy.
- As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
- Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
- If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Philanthropy Manager (Major Donors)
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid – London EC1Y/Home/Travel to events
About MQ Mental Health Research:
MQ is the first major charity funding mental health research. By connecting scientists with supporters, together we strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illness.
We champion and fund world-class research to transform the lives of everyone affected by mental illness. By connecting scientists with supporters, together we strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illness.
About the Role:
You will play an active role in identifying, cultivating, securing, managing and retaining donors, and soliciting major gifts, with the full support of the Executive Leadership Team and Chair of Trustees.
Here's a summary of your key responsibilities:
- Prospect and cultivate new individual supporters to donate 5 figure gifts using a variety of tactics, such as attending in person networking events, gaining introductions from our Development Board, Trustees and other senior supporters
- Personally manage a prospect pool of individuals to steward and re-engage to donate 5 figure gifts
- Maximise the partnership opportunities with the Lord Mayor’s Appeal.
- Develop written materials and proposals to engage prospective individual donors and report on the impact of their donations
- Develop stewardship and cultivation activities (e.g. webinars/ drinks receptions for mid-level donors)
- Use the support of senior leadership and members of the Board of Trustees to cultivate prospects as needed
- Work with colleagues to identify and scope new high value partnership prospects and application opportunities
- With the support of the Head of Development, develop and implement the donor giving strategy
- Report against income, expenditure and other targets
- Keep MQ’s central database up to date with all prospect actions
About You:
This role is for you if you are self-motivated and an experienced relationship fundraiser and driven to ensure that targets are hit and projects are delivered to the highest possible standards.
You will have demonstrable experience of managing 4 and 5-figure+ gifts from donors and be a sophisticated communicator with the confidence to build relationships with and inspire colleagues and donors.
We are open to receiving applications from both experienced Fundraising / Philanthropy Managers as well as Fundraising Officers looking for the next step up.
Essential role requirements include:
- Previous major donor fundraising experience
- Exceptional communication skills particularly in understanding and translating complex information and turning it into compelling written proposals
- Has a can-do attitude
- Demonstrates a commercial mindset
- Good interpersonal, influencing and relationship-management skills, at all levels.
- Willingness to attend networking events as required
Desirable Skills:
- Experience of Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge/NXT is desirable but not essential.
- Background or study in relevant fields of mental health sciences
What We're Offering You:
In return, we offer a great working experience within a friendly team. Hybrid working (in the London office Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remaining days from home). We are located near Barbican Tube.
Plus, we offer lots of generous benefits and training opportunities.
We're a Sunday Times Top Company to work for.
Benefits
- Flexible working: As a mental health charity, staff wellbeing is of paramount importance. We operate a core hours policy (10-4) to encourage flexible working and staff are mainly home based with the requirement to come into the office two days per week. A standard full-time working week is 35 hours, plus an hour for lunch breaks.
- Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays.
- Wellbeing Allowance: MQ provides an allowance of up to £1200 per annum for each employee to spend on activities that increase their wellbeing. This is paid through payroll and is taxable.
- Cycle to work scheme: An interest-free loan is available to enable employees to purchase a bike and accessories, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.
- Employee Assistance Programme: All employees and their families have access to a 24-hour confidential advice and support line.
- Counselling: Employees have access to a number of free face-to-face sessions, via the EAP scheme.
- Pension: MQ makes contributions of 5% and employees make contributions of 3%.
- Season Ticket Loan: An interest free season ticket loan is available, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.
- Personal Development: We value employee development and review individual training needs through our performance management system. HR also runs internal management development sessions for all staff.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date: Sunday 17th August 2025
Please note, we typically start interviewing within two weeks of the job advert going live. We reserve the right to close the job before the deadline based on the volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We believe in equality and inclusion and we welcome job applications from everyone, provided you meet the criteria for the job.
Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.
No agencies please.
Salary: £24,570.00 per annum, plus £5023.71 London Weighting
Location: Kings Cross – Shelter shop
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week
Closing date: Wednesday the 20th August at 11:30pm
We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Kings Cross shop. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.
You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.
About the role
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.
About you
You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers, and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything,
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a passionate legacy and in memory fundraiser who is inspired by the lasting impact of legacy and in-memory giving? Do you have experience in delivering supporter focused stewardship journeys, building and embedding propositions and testing digital recruitment channels and products in this space?
Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.
We’re entering the first year of a 3-year fundraising growth strategy with a strategic focus on these areas. As our Legacy + In Memory Manager you’ll be stepping into a new role and can shape and grow two of our most important income streams in the Supporter Giving + Legacies portfolio.
This role is perfect for a creative, data driven fundraiser who can lead the development and delivery of acquisition and retention programmes and collaborate across the organisation to embed legacy and in-memory giving into everything we do, from supporter touchpoints to wider organisational culture.
As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.
Location: Hybrid working between the Aldgate, London office and home.
Salary: £43,000-£46,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent and Full-time (part time hours can be discussed)
Closing date: 11.59pm Monday 25 August 2025
Interviews: First interviews to be held via MS Teams, Monday 01 September 2025
About SportsAid
At SportsAid we exist to encourage, enable and empower the next generation of athletes to achieve their ambitions in sport and life. For decades, we have been side by side with Britain’s greatest emerging sporting talent, from Mo Farah to Jessica Ennis-Hill to Ade Adepitan, Paula Radcliffe and so many others to give them vital support before they became Olympian and Paralympian stars.
Without our support, a lot of our most talented sporting prospects would drop out as the demands of pursuing their dreams are too often impossible barriers to overcome.
Role Overview
The Athlete Learning and Development Manager will design and coordinate a comprehensive learning and development programme for emerging athletes, their parents and caregivers, and alumni. This will be delivered both in person and online.
This is an exciting time for SportsAid as we expand the support we offer beyond financial assistance, building on the foundations already in place. As part of our evolving approach, we are strengthening the educational resources available to them, ensuring they have access to the guidance and tools they need to thrive both on and off the field.
The role focuses on identifying athlete-led needs, curating training and workshop programmes, and working with external trainers and providers to deliver impactful sessions that best support SportsAid’s beneficiaries.
A key aspect of the role is developing educational and training content for the new online community engagement platform we are developing. You will ensure content aligns with SportsAid’s objectives while meeting the priorities of partners funding dedicated hubs within the platform, which will provide training and development content in specific focus areas. You will also help adapt training sessions into engaging, shareable online resources to maximise participation and impact.
Additionally, you will play a crucial role in planning workshop programmes for key events such as SportsAid Live, ensuring sessions are engaging, relevant, and tailored to the needs of attendees.
This is a unique opportunity to shape SportsAid’s athlete development strategy, creating a collaborative, engaging, and needs-led programme that makes a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Development
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Develop and coordinate a holistic learning and development programme for athletes, parents, and caregivers, addressing key areas such as financial literacy, mental wellbeing, career readiness, and communication skills.
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Identify athlete-led needs and curate relevant educational training programmes, ensuring they align with the challenges faced by young athletes.
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Build and maintain relationships with external trainers and subject matter experts, ensuring content meets SportsAid’s high standards and is tailored to beneficiary needs.
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Work with trainers and providers to shape session content, ensuring clarity, relevance, and engagement for athletes and their support networks.
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Develop structured training strands with corporate partners that align with partnership agreements and engagement objectives.
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Devise workshop programmes for events such as SportsAid Live, ensuring sessions are interactive, impactful, and meet the needs of attendees.
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Oversee the development of digital training content to enhance learning and engagement for our online community.
Training Coordination and Resource Development
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Coordinate the delivery of training programmes by external trainers through in-person workshops and online webinars.
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Develop bite-sized digital resources from training materials to be used on our new online community engagement platform, ensuring accessibility and engagement.
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Ensure that training content aligns with corporate partnership agreements, such as the RBC initiative, and meets funder expectations for educational outcomes.
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Coordinate logistics for training sessions, including scheduling, facilitator briefings, and content alignment with SportsAid’s objectives.
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Ensure training materials and sessions are inclusive and tailored to diverse audiences.
Engagement and Feedback
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Engage with athletes, parents, and caregivers to gather feedback on training sessions and resources, ensuring the programme evolves to meet their needs.
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Monitor platform usage and session participation, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
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Foster an inclusive and collaborative learning environment that encourages peer-to-peer engagement and shared experiences.
Evaluation and Reporting
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Evaluate the impact of the training programme on athletes’ personal and professional development, using data to inform future improvements.
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Provide regular reports to senior leadership and funders, demonstrating the programme’s outcomes and alignment with organisational goals.
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Stay informed about trends in athlete education, learning delivery, and digital engagement to ensure SportsAid’s approach remains innovative and impactful.
Person Specification
Essential Skills and Experience
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Proven experience in developing and managing learning and development programmes, including working with external trainers or subject matter experts.
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Strong project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes to deadlines.
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Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with experience working across teams, organisations, or sports.
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Experience in curating and shaping educational/training content, ensuring it aligns with audience needs and engagement objectives.
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Experience developing digital learning resources and ensuring effective content delivery on online platforms.
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A commitment to creating needs-led, inclusive, and accessible training programmes for diverse audiences.
Desirable Skills and Experience
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Knowledge or experience in areas such as financial literacy, mental wellbeing, or life skills development.
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Familiarity with Mighty Networks or similar platforms for community engagement and learning delivery.
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Experience working within a charity, sports organisation, or educational setting, particularly supporting young people or athletes.
Hours of work: Part-time position, approx. 28 working hours a week (4 days per week), some evening and weekend work may be required from time to time, reasonable flexible work options are available.
Location: Hybrid working (with travel to SportsAid Head Office as required)
What We Offer
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The opportunity to lead a transformative programme that makes a lasting impact on the lives of young athletes and their families.
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A collaborative, supportive working environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
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Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and grow within the role.
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Salary: A salary package of £30,400 per annum is available for this role.
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Pension: SportsAid makes a contribution of 3%, and the employee makes a minimum contribution of 5%.
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Healthcare: Membership of the SportsAid private health insurance scheme is available for the employee with premiums paid by SportsAid.
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Cycle to Work Scheme: Available to all staff.
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Death in Service Benefit: Inclusion in company scheme.
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Season ticket loan: An interest free loan is available to all staff.
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Holidays: 25 days per year, plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day for each year of service, up to 30 days.
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Flexible working: reasonable flexible and hybrid working options.
Please apply with your CV and one page on how you meet the essential criteria by 3rd September.
On receipt of your application, you will be sent a confidential equal opportunities form, which all applicants will be asked to complete.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited by 8th September to have a preliminary online conversation with the Head of Programmes.
Interviews will be held in person 22nd and 23rd September 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Shop Cover Manager - London
Job reference: REQ004442
Starting full-time salary £23,581.58 a year (£12.96 per hour). Role also includes an additional £1,750 allowance and £5,000 car allowance
Supporting Scope shops based in the London area
Permanent, 35 hours
Job description
Are you looking for a role with huge variety where no day is the same? Are you able to inspire a team of brilliant volunteers? Do you have retail experience and are looking for the next step in your career?
If you answered yes to these then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
The role
We are looking to appoint a Shop Cover Manager (known internally as Divisional Support Lead) supporting Scope shops in London area. These include: Acton, Basildon Bexleyheath, Camberwell, Camden, Clapham Junction, Dartford, Fulham, Ruislip, Surbiton, Tolworth, Walthamstow and Woolwich. It is therefore essential that you can travel within this geographical area.
This is an exciting role working closely with the fantastic shop teams to enable our shops to trade when there is absence and maintaining and improving the running of our shops day to day and enable us to maximise sales and profit.
Our retail roles are full of variety, and every day is different! From generating and processing stock to designing an eye-catching window display or recruiting and training our wonderful volunteer team you’ll find every day challenging but extremely rewarding. You will have relevant experience in retail but a great attitude and willingness to learn is just as important.
About you
As Divisional Support Lead, you’ll be passionate about retail and have a love of fashion with experience of running a shop, or you’ll be looking for a management role as the next step in your career and be comfortable working closely various shop teams.
To be successful in this role
· You’ll need a commercial, can-do attitude and always put the customer’s needs first.
· You’ll be a dedicated team player and be able to work with different retail shop teams and volunteers
· Possess a strong work ethic
· Have a great attention to detail and have a creative eye for displays.
· Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.
We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of an equal future for disabled people.
About working in our shops
Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by a dedicated, creative and passionate bunch of superstars. Focusing on sustainable fashion, engaging with local communities and leading our volunteers to deliver a great colleague and customer experience, we raise much needed funds to deliver Everyday Equality for disabled people and their families.
About working in our shops
Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by a dedicated, creative and passionate bunch of superstars. Focusing on sustainable fashion, engaging with local communities and leading our volunteers to deliver a great colleague and customer experience, we raise much needed funds to deliver an Equal Future for disabled people and their families.
Shop hours
It’s important for you to know that Scope Charity Shops are open every day. So some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed. Our full time hours are 35 hours a week, working five days out of seven. Weekly hours for part-time vacancies are on a seven-day rota.
Our values - pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email us via our website. You can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
· 35 days annual leave
· flexible working (where we can)
· company pension
· excellent training and career development
· strong colleague networks across disability, LGBTQ+, race equality, carers, women and young colleagues
· Wellbeing incentives like a discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and much more
One in four of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.
Together we will be unstoppable.
How to apply
Please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT on Friday 29 August 2025.
Senior External Affairs & SRH APPG Manager
The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. Salary: £41,000 per annum
The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) believes that access to quality sexual and reproductive healthcare is a fundamental right. This is why we are working together with our 14,000 members and partners to shape better sexual and reproductive health for all.
FSRH is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare, and we are the voice for healthcare professionals working at the frontline of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (SRH) in a range of settings in the community and primary care. Our members include SRH specialists, GPs, nurses, midwives and pharmacists. As a multi-disciplinary professional membership organisation, we set clinical guidance and standards, provide training and lifelong education, and champion safe and effective sexual and reproductive healthcare across the lifecourse for all.
FSRH’s External Affairs Team influences policy and practice through evidence-based advocacy as well as raising awareness of SRH rights among the public. We aim to develop policy, build partnerships to enhance influencing ability, and provide external communications inclusive of media relations in order to promote the goals set out in FSRH’s Hatfield Vision and Organisational Strategy, through the promotion of the highest standards in the field of SRH.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sexual and Reproductive Health in the UK (APPG SRH) promotes awareness and understanding in Parliament of a range of issues relating to sexual and reproductive health across the life course (from menstruation to menopause and beyond). Backed by a passionate cohort of Parliamentarians and other stakeholders, the APPG is Co-Chaired by Dr Rupa Huq MP and Baroness Barker, supported by passionate Vice Chairs, Baroness Sugg and Maya Ellis MP.
About the role
This role plays an integral part in helping manage and develop the outputs of the External Affairs team, while advising on FSRH strategic issues. As the Senior Manager and Deputy to the Director in the team, you will manage the team’s External Affairs Officer, and drive delivery of the ambitions contained in FSRH’s Hatfield Vision. As Manager to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare you will work directly with leading Parliamentarians and partners to manage and deliver the APPG’s annual programme of work and meetings.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with an interest in healthcare policy and a passion for improving society. A background in policy, public affairs, campaigning, as well as proven project management and events experience is highly desirable. Excellent writing skills are essential, as is a broad understanding of communications techniques to engage policy makers around the issues that clinicians and the public alike face.
FSRH offers a flexible working pattern, including hybrid working, with the option of working in the offices of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London Bridge, where FSRH is situated. FSRH also offers a package that includes a first-class pension scheme and generous annual leave.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 14th September with interviews likely to take place w/c 22 September 2025
We will offer you:
We offer a range of benefits at FSRH to support staff wellbeing, including:
25 days holiday, with an additional 2 days leave after 2 years of service, and a further 3 days after 5 years.
- Birthday leave
- Flexible working culture
- Volunteering Day
- Pension and life assurance scheme: 10% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution after successful completion of probation. This also includes access to life assurance at 4x annual salary and an income protection scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Employee discounts portal
- Free Lunch Thursday
- Interest free season ticket travel loans
- Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
- Training and development
To Apply
Please apply at the following link: Senior External Affairs & SRH APPG Manager job - Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Head Office - FSRH - Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
Deadline for applications is Sunday 14th September 2025
Interviews are likely to take place w/c 22nd September 2025
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are working hard to minimise unconscious bias and your application will be anonymised to support this.
NB: In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the team
This is a very exciting time to be joining Impetus as we aim to support more young people this year than ever before in our history. We are looking for a highly organised and motivated Team Administrator who is excited by the prospect of working for an ambitious Philanthropy team in a sector leading charity. In this varied role, you will have the opportunity to support a variety of different types of donor engagement, including volunteering, pro bono, and events, as well as partnership management, in particular corporate partnerships.
The Philanthropy team raises income for Impetus and for Impetus partner charities. There are thirteen members of the team who are responsible for fundraising, events, and donor engagement, as well as collaborating with colleagues across the organisation to ensure we make a compelling case to generate new financial commitments and wider support for our work. The team also delivers a high-quality engagement programme of volunteering and pro bono for Impetus’s corporate supporters. Impetus has an annual income of over £10 million which we are looking to grow to £12-14 million within the next few years.
Impetus is driven by a shared belief in tackling the barriers that hold back young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in education and employment. Alongside investing extensive financial and non-financial support in our charity partners through our Investment Team we also seek to influence decision makers to design and implement evidence led policy and direct new resources to get young people the support they need through our Public Affairs team. We are resolutely focused on outcomes, driven by quality evidence.You would be joining a team that is passionate, rigorous, determined and warm. We care deeply for our colleagues, our charity partners and the young people we serve.
About this role
This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent team player with enviable administrative and organisational skills. We are looking for someone with charity sector experience who is passionate about supporting and creating efficient and effective processes to enable our team to raise more money to support more young people.
The Team Administrator is a highly professional and proactive individual with excellent attention to detail who will directly support a busy and committed team.
We will expect the successful candidate to come into the office at least two days a week as well as attending a range of fundraising events throughout the year, including two evening events and one weekend event, for which they will receive TOIL.
Key responsibilities
Team Support
- Calendar management for the Philanthropy Team, especially the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships, including arranging external meetings for senior fundraisers.
- On-site support at events as required.
- Draft content for internal and external audiences, such as the internal newsletter, team updates or materials on programmes for funders.Manage incoming enquires quickly and professionally.
- Create and maintain efficient processes for managing and recording fundraising enquiries and information on the CRM system (Salesforce). Support room bookings when required.
Salesforce
- Be the point of contact for creating Salesforce reports to help drive fundraising activity.
- Support the logging of meeting notes on Salesforce working with fundraisers to ensure effective knowledge management and appropriate follow-up.
- Support management of Salesforce accounts, ensuring accuracy and up to date information is recorded.
- Support the creation and development of individual dashboards to help track and increase fundraising.
- Responsible for updating Salesforce database with pro bono and volunteering project information including reporting and tracking information.
Donor engagement support
- Assist with research on donors and prospects.
- Support the Pro Bono function, for instance, supporting the sourcing and stewarding of pro bono support from individuals and companies; and with the onboarding and management of pro bono partners, including inductions and ongoing communication.
- Manage the distribution and dissemination of supporter care materials and fundraising merchandise.
- Support with the preparation of templates and collateral such as presentations and donor communications.
- Proofreading of applications, reports and external communications.Write briefs for senior colleagues in advance of donor meetings.
- Demonstrate professionalism and best practice in all duties, comply with the organisation’s policies and procedures and proactively support the wider team to deliver our mission effectively.
Person specification
Essential:
- Proven experience of working in an administrative role within the charity sector.
- Excellent and demonstrable organisational and administrative skills; with the ability to work under pressure to prioritise a busy and varied workload and meet multiple deadlines.
- Experience of supporting the processing of donations and financial management systems.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision with a pro-active, positive approach and high level of initiative to analyse problems and identify solutions.
- A continual focus on improving service to donors, both internal and external.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Excellent verbal communication skills; with the ability to deal with people at all levels, internally and externally, in a confident, assertive and professional manner.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of team, demonstrated by the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations.
- Excellent analytical and data reporting skills.
- Excellent PowerPoint and presentation skills.
- Experience of using databases, including input and extraction of data, reporting and experience in using Salesforce or a comparable CRM system.
- Excellent IT and technology skills with strong experience and/or knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
- Excel skills would be a benefit.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a high level of accuracy, with experience of setting up and maintaining administrative records and systems.
- A commitment to Impetus’ mission.
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more open, creative and gets better results.
We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.
We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.
We recognise the importance of a good work/life balance. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, working part-time job shares and other arrangements.
Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.
Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
How to apply
You will need to:
- Complete the online form (including the equal opportunities monitoring form).
- Upload a comprehensive CV and supporting statement. The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.
As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.
The deadline for applications is 9am Tuesday 26th August 2025.
Interviews
1st interviews will take place on Monday 1st September 2025.
2nd interviews will take place on Thursday 4th September 2025.
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Personal Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get support to succeed in school, in work and in life.

