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The Queen’s Reading Room is the charity founded by Her Majesty Queen Camilla in 2023. We believe that books make us happier, healthier and better connected, having a strong positive impact on our mental health, brain health and social connectedness. We’re on a mission to get more people reading more, for all the transformative benefits of books.

Our work is in three areas: neuroscientific study to understand the lifelong benefits of regular reading; the production of accessible content and events; and grassroots work to help shelters and refuges access books and shared reading groups, in partnership with organisations like St Mungo’s, The Elm Foundation and Reading for Wellbeing.

Our audience is predominantly digital, reaching 12 million people annually in 183 countries. We’re concerned that the UK is currently facing a reading crisis, with children’s reading rates the lowest on record and 1 in 2 adults not having read nor listened to a single book last year. We’re working hard to change that.

About the Role

The Queen’s Reading Room is funded entirely by grants, donations, sponsorship and income from events. We’re looking for a vibrant and well-connected individual to join the small but agile team, to lead this function within the charity and design and set up a fundraising committee. You will build on a strong base of income generation and work to sustain and expand it.

You will be responsible for building the fundraising strategy with the charity’s CEO and Board of Trustees; for identifying appropriate opportunities to generate funding in the UK and internationally; and for the targets agreed by the CEO and board. You will be comfortable with, and have experience in, the world of high profile and high net-worth individuals, legacy fundraising, fundraising and friendraising events. You will know how to build relationships with individual donor prospects along with charitable trusts, foundations and other institutional funders. You will attend networking events and meetings with potential donors.

Your role will include devising and creating fundraising events; securing sponsorship for events and festivals; contributing to the writing and submitting of funding applications to charitable trusts and foundations; and advising and providing suitable copy for fundraising marketing and digital materials. You will work with the team to create case studies and grant reports, sharing and telling great stories to supporters to ensure that they understand the difference that their donations make and with a view to securing repeat support.

You’ll create new relationships by preparing and delivering pitches, talks and presentations and prepare reports and give presentations on fundraising progress to the CEO and the Board of Trustees.

You will join as a key member of the organisation, alongside the CEO, Director of Operations, Director of MarComms, Head of Talent, Head of Production and Team Researcher.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record of significant and sustained income generation. You’ll have a track record of managing and developing relationships with individual donors and be committed to building good internal and external relationships. You will have experience of performing due diligence and have a careful and considered approach to fundraising. Your knowledge of the fundraising market will be excellent. You will understand the complexity of the charity landscape and the sensitivities of the role. You will understand the need for confidentiality to be paramount.

Strong writing and presentation skills are essential.

There will be a lot going on at once, so we’ll be looking for someone who is flexible with changing priorities and who has excellent administrative, IT, organisational and planning skills. You’ll be able to prioritise your workload, manage administration and be able to work independently. You will be an excellent team player but be able to take responsibility for your own work stream.

You’ll have a passion for charity work and a strong commitment to the organisational ethos and goals of The Queen’s Reading Room.

Details

Part/ full time negotiable.

6 month probation, during which time, the candidate must have raised the equivalent of their salary.

Office-based in London Victoria, with remote team members.

You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

The postholder will develop and lead fundraising and partnerships, raising crucial funds to support MumsAid’s growth. We are looking for an experienced, versatile fundraiser who can hit the ground running, bring a holistic approach and work with a range of donors and funders to help MumsAid develop a sustainable income pipeline. 

This role has strategic accountability for fundraising and managing funder relationships. You will lead our competitive tendering and grant application work, and develop our corporate partnerships.

This is a part-time post, flexible on location, although some travel within the UK may be required. The role will provide support at fundraising events, requiring some occasional evening and weekend commitments (for which time in lieu will be granted).

Main Duties 

Leadership and Management: 

· Work alongside the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Board (particularly the Fundraising and Marketing Subgroup) to proactively identify potential sources of funding and realise opportunities for growth. 

· Devise and develop appropriate strategies, produce and deliver strong proposals and pitches. 

· Provide knowledge of current fundraising practice and develop a consistent working strategy that is sustainable.

· Assist in informing long-term financial/business planning and clarifying priorities. 

· Support the SLT and Board in developing a comprehensive framework for reporting on the charity’s impact, including to funders. 

Oversee and support monitoring submissions.

Fundraising:

· Develop, implement and evaluate a fundraising strategy in line with MumsAid’s priorities, to include key areas of focus – fundraising from trusts and foundations, statutory fundraising, corporate fundraising, to secure c. £500k over the next 2 years.

· Research, formulate and write applications, bids and tenders, including to statutory funders and trusts and foundations, coordinating with other team members for input as necessary.

· Build strong relationships with existing and potential funders, partners and stakeholders.

· Write reports for funders to meet deadlines and submit further applications for existing funders where appropriate.

· Work with the SLT and Board to develop and maintain strong relationships with commissioners, funders, partners and corporate organisations to ensure good communication about organisational/project progress, address any issues that arise, and identify new income streams. 

Organisational and General Duties: 

· Maximise fundraising efficiency by using and developing our CRM to ensure there is a clear process for recording and managing fundraising activity. 

· Contribute to the financial planning, budgeting and management accounts process. 

· Contribute to the development of MumsAid’s understanding and communication of our Return on Investment (ROI).

· Report regularly on KPIs, monitoring and evaluating against social impact and ROI. 

· Develop and manage a reporting schedule for the Board and funders to ensure monitoring and reporting is in done in an effective manner in line with organisational priorities, tracking restricted and unrestricted income, project development and targets. 

· Maintain awareness of fundraising and charity law and ensure that activity adheres to relevant legislation and guidance. 

Communications and Marketing: 

Liaise with colleagues to help shape and implement our marketing and communications plan, ensuring our reputation is upheld and our knowledge is shared through positive, consistent and accurate communications and messaging. 

Diversity and Inclusion: 

Promote and support equality, diversity and inclusion, e.g., ensuring that the views and voices of MumsAid’s service users are considered in all aspects of fundraising initiatives, including in the discussions of need and impact.

About You 

· You will be passionate about our mission and see yourself as part of a highly motivated team helping MumsAid exceed its goals.

· You will be the face of our organisation in many ways, so you will have experience of, and enjoy, representing an organisation externally at events, conferences and more.

· You’ll be driven to maximise income from funding/partnership opportunities through your proven negotiation and influencing abilities, with a natural confidence and enthusiasm.

· You’ll be goal orientated and not defeated by rejection, deadlines or pressure to move in a fast-paced environment.

· You’ll value excellence in relationship management and bring energy and motivation to inspire others to support our charity. 

· You’ll be proactive and versatile in your approach and value the opportunity to grow and shape a new role.

Key Experience and Skills:

· Proven track record of working with trusts and foundations, corporate and statutory funders, including expertise in writing applications and stewarding grants.

· Experience of major donor fundraising.

· Ability to bring creative ideas to the table that mirror our strategic direction.

· Financial literacy and management experience, confidence in working with budgets, creating a financial narrative, and working with databases.

· Demonstrably outstanding written communication skills with the ability to write compelling copy, tailored to a range of audiences and platforms. 

· Proven track record of building positive relationships with funders, partners, volunteers, and supporters; you may already have a network of relationships this role could benefit from.

· Articulate speaker, able to present and repackage complex information in succinct and digestible format.

· Microsoft Office proficient, Proficient with Word, Excel and able to put together PowerPoint presentations.

· Ability to develop strategies, operational plans and KPIs in collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders. 

· Excellent working knowledge of voluntary sector funding streams.

· Excellent teamwork skills but with the ability to work independently. 

· Proactive and confident in using own initiative and prioritising workloads.

Desirable Experience and Skills: 

· Experience of representing an organisation externally, e.g., through presentations, events, conferences. 

· Experience of working closely with communications and/or marketing to optimise fundraising and profile-raising opportunities.

· Experience in using a CRM system to support relationship management and reporting.

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives. 

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways: 

• Growing and transforming our direct care and support 
• Delivering more practical information and support 
• Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience  

Are you a compassionate and dedicated nurse with a passion for palliative care? We are looking for a Senior Nurse to join our North West London team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by dying, death, and bereavement.

As a Senior Nurse, you will manage a team of Registered Nurses, Nurse Associates, and Healthcare Assistants, ensuring the delivery of high-quality palliative care services. You will support the Clinical Nurse Manager in promoting a positive working environment and oversee the provision, supervision, coordination, and quality review of clinical services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on care and act as a professional role model.
• Develop and implement best practice initiatives.
• Coordinate patient activity and ensure high standards of care.
• Manage staffing levels, budgets, and resources.
• Lead and support the team, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Ensure effective communication with patients, families, and the wider community.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement activities.

Job Structure : Permanent; Full Time 37.5 Hours/Week

Shifts    : 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday and occasional night shifts.

Salary   : Marie Curie Pay Scale Band 6 (aligned with AFC) £38,682 - £46,580 per annum Plus, Enhancements

Based   :  Hybrid – Primarily home based. There will be occasional requirements to work night shifts at Clayponds Hospital, as necessary and mutually agreed upon.

What we are looking for:

• Registered Nurse on NMC Register with a relevant qualification and experience.
• Experience in caring for patients with palliative care needs.
• Strong time management skills and committed to providing high-quality care.
• Experience in observation and assessment of clinical practice, to determine standards of care
• An understanding of specific needs of patients approaching end of life and in the terminal phase.
• Excellent communication and team-working skills.
• IT literate and able to travel as required.

Marie Curie Benefits Package:  

• Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)  
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme  
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems    
• Help with eyecare cost (T & C’s apply)   
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card   
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme  
• Life assurance – for all employees  

What’s in it for you: 

• Annual leave allowance - 27days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated) 
• Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service) 
• Marie Curie Contributary Pension Scheme 
• Continuous Professional development – (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development) 
• Industry leading training programmes 
• Life Assurance 
• Generous enhancements. 

Advert Closes: 4-September-2025

To view the job description, please click

Application Process 

To apply, please complete an online application, enclosing your CV and a cover letter that explains how you meet the person specification and why you want to work for Marie Curie.

For more information or an informal chat please contact

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. 

Agencies need not apply.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]

Job Summary

• Job title: Impact and Sustainability Manager
• Area of work: Impact and Sustainability strategy
• Contract type: Permanent
• Employment type: Full-time
• Location: London
• Working environment: Hybrid, 3 Days per week
• Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Annual leave: 30 days. 5 Volunteering days
• Pension: 10% employer contribution
• Other benefits include: private medical insurance, flexible working hours, cycle to work scheme, and Season Ticket Loan.
• Closing: midnight, Wednesday 3rd September

Overview/Purpose
To lead, deliver and continuously improve a programme of work that communicates the long-term environmental and social impact of a major infrastructure asset in London. This role will be central to shaping how the organisation demonstrates its legacy and future value across three interconnected areas:

• Environmental Impact & Data Reporting - analysing and presenting tunnel performance data, including water quality improvements, in collaboration with research institutions and internal teams.
• Strategic Partnerships & Responsible Business - managing and evaluating partnerships that support sustainability, social value, and community engagement, while identifying new opportunities for impact.
• Sustainability Strategy & Thought Leadership - contributing to the organisation's positioning as a responsible asset manager and leader in ESG, supporting senior stakeholders with credible insights and content for external forums and publications.

The role holder will ensure these programmes are delivered effectively, with a focus on strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement. They will work closely with cross-functional teams including finance, communications, and operations, and will be responsible for integrating ESG metrics into reporting frameworks aligned with industry standards. This is a hands-on, purpose-driven role suited to someone passionate about sustainability, public value, and infrastructure excellence.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategy

• Develop and evolve the organisation's impact and sustainability strategy to reflect its transition from infrastructure delivery to asset management.
• Shape and communicate the long-term environmental and social value of the project, including its contribution to water quality, public health, and urban resilience.
• Support the leadership team with strategic insights and data to position the organisation as a thought leader in ESG and infrastructure excellence.
• Align sustainability and impact initiatives with broader organisational goals and stakeholder expectations.

Management and Oversight

• Lead the reporting and communication of tunnel performance data, including environmental metrics and partnership outcomes.
• Monitor and evaluate existing partnerships, including those focused on social value, community engagement, and responsible business practices.
• Deliver clear, accessible reports and presentations on tunnel impact, including carbon emissions and ESG metrics.
• Manage external contracts and partnerships, ensuring performance and value for money.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. Finance, Communications, Treasury) to support ESG reporting and sustainable finance frameworks.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with external stakeholders, including research institutions, community groups, and industry bodies to promote the tunnel's legacy and future value.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for public engagement, advocacy, and strategic collaboration.
• Proactively seek engagement opportunities.

Skills & Experience Required
Essential

• Proven experience in sustainability, impact management, ESG, or infrastructure-related roles.
• Strong understanding of environmental governance, social value, and sustainable finance.
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical data to diverse audiences, including water quality and carbon emission metrics.
• Experience managing partnerships and evaluating programme outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise senior stakeholders confidently.

Desirable

• Knowledge of infrastructure operations and asset management.
• Experience working with charitable organisations, community groups, or public sector bodies.
• Familiarity with environmental reporting frameworks and ESG standards.
• Purpose-driven mindset with a passion for long-term impact and sustainability.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a hands-on approach to delivery.
• Experience in budget management and performance oversight of external contracts.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If you have the relevant experience you will be contacted.

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About us

Citizens Advice Liverpool in partnership with Citizens Advice St Helens and Citizens Advice Warrington are delivering a Welfare Benefits, Debt and Budgeting Advisory Service to Torus Housing tenants.

The Welfare Benefits Caseworker is responsible for delivering a comprehensive Welfare Benefits Advisory Service to individuals and families in need. The caseworker will provide support and guidance to clients in understanding and accessing welfare benefits, ensuring they receive the appropriate financial assistance and support, including support with welfare benefits mandatory considerations, and appeals. The role requires a thorough understanding of welfare benefits regulations and policies, excellent communication and advocacy skills, and a strong commitment to improving the well-being of individuals and communities.

About the Role

• Provide welfare benefits advice in person and via digital channels
• Provide outreach advice in Torus Foundation, Citizens Advice buildings and home visits
• Provide advice and case updates to Torus Foundation staff members via a staff helpline
• Attend Torus Foundation and community events as appropriate
• Research and explore options and implications so that clients can make informed decisions using Citizens Advice resources
• Act for the client where necessary using appropriate communication skills and channels.
• Complete benefits checks when appropriate and deal with benefit advice issues covering welfare benefits applications including initial claims and complete any relevant assessment forms, challenging decisions including mandatory reconsiderations, appeals up to and including representation at tribunal hearings and complaints and queries
• Assist with relevant general advice queries, referring internally or to other specialist agencies as appropriate.
• Maintain detailed case records for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval, statistical monitoring and report preparation.
• Ensure that all work meets quality standards and the requirements of the funder
• Meet individual performance targets and engage positively in discussions with line manage to maintain required levels.
• Keep up to date with legislation, policies and procedures and undertake appropriate training
• Support our research and campaigns work through various channels including case studies, data collection and client consent
• To work as part of the Torus Foundation project team and contribute to effective service provision.

General

• Attend relevant internal and external meetings as agreed with the line manager
• Keep up to date with Citizens Advice Aims, policies and procedures and ensure these are followed.
• Ensure that work reflects and supports the Citizens Advice service's equality, diversity and inclusion strategy.
• Abide by health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for your own health and safety and that of colleagues.
• Identify own learning and development needs and take steps to address these with your Line Manager, including engaging in team meetings and supervision sessions.
• Carry out any other tasks within the scope of the post to ensure the effective delivery and development of the service.

Job Title Director of Marketing and Communications

Reporting to Chief Executive

Working Hours 37.5 hour working week, 9:00 to 5:30 Monday to Friday to include some evening and weekend hours as required

Location Onsite at the Company office in Fitzrovia (currently 175/176 Tottenham Court Road) and surrounding local area as required to carry out the duties of the company. Flexibility for one day pw working from home.

Job Purpose

This role is a senior leadership team member and strategic lead for all corporate and consumer communications, member business engagement and marketing.

The relationship with our business community is essential to the success of The Fitzrovia Partnership (TFP) and the delivery of the organisation’s vision and it is a key part of our strategy to ensure that businesses are aware of us and the services and projects we deliver. As such you would be responsible for the delivery of member engagement.

You will lead the marketing and communications function and manage the Marcomms team, continually developing and implementing effective marketing and communications strategies clearly articulating TFP’s vision, aims, projects and services.

Finally, you will provide strategic oversight and development for:

· Member communication strategy including BID renewal communications

· Consumer communications and campaigns strategy

· Social, wellbeing, member event and training programmes

· All communications channels including newsletter, websites, social media

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Senior Leadership

· To play a role together with the CEO and the Director of Policy and Place in setting the overall vision of the organisation and ensuring delivery specifically in relation to the agreed business plan.

· Have a key role working closely with the Board and relevant sub-groups.

· To represent the organisation publicly as required, and step in for the CEO as required.

Member Engagement

· Driving, developing and ensuring implementation of the member engagement strategy.

· Ensuring effective account management contact with member businesses.

· Developing a detailed mid-term consultation and review.

• Overseeing market research and consultation such as surveys, customer questionnaires and focus groups to inform the development of plans, projects and services.

· Ensuring effective response management to enquiries from members (levy paying businesses) and stakeholders.

· Ensuring the company database is maintained as an accurate source of interactions with businesses and members, and is actively utilised to best effect.

· Ensure a programme of engagement is in place with the business community, charities and Not for Profit organisations to develop outreach projects including volunteer days and CSR activities for our business members.

Strategy and oversight

· Developing and ensuring implementation of an effective Marketing and Communications strategy aligned to business goals.

· Producing an Annual Marketing and Communications Plan to implement the strategy effectively communicating and supporting our vision, projects and services.

· Developing and ensuring implementation of communication, marketing and activity strategies to deliver the aspirations of new work streams.

· Continual building of insights from businesses on their specific needs and requirements.

· Advising the Senior Leadership Team on brand, campaigns and public engagement.

· Owning and developing key messages for all main programme streams.

· Owning the brand identities including their evolution and ensuring full brand guidelines are in place.  

Consumer Marketing

· Developing and ensuring implementation of an effective consumer communications strategy.

· Leading on development of collateral centring around the TFP website and social media.

· Oversight of consumer campaigns and ensuring effective evaluation and impact studies.

· Overall responsibility and accountability for the events programme including risk management governance.

· Experience of design and working with/commissioning designers.

Projects

· Developing, refreshing and ensuring implementation of project specific communications (new and existing).

· Providing creative input and Marcomms elements of new, placemaking and cultural projects.

· Identifying and securing brand-aligned sponsorships to enhance destination campaigns.

· Driving joint marketing with businesses, tourism and media partners.

· Structuring BID renewal communications based on insights gained throughout the BID term.

Communication and Marketing Channels and Collateral

· Ensuring production of high quality and effective collateral.

· Considering and where appropriate developing new communications channels.

· Ensuring TFP’s messaging is clear, effective, accurate and alive to different audiences and local and other sensitivities.

Team Leadership

· Leading and developing a high-performing, collaborative MarComms team

· Managing MarComms budgets, procurement, KPIs, forecasting and reporting to ensure best value and effective impact.

· To undertake such other duties commensurate with your position, and / or hours of work, as may reasonably be required.

Sustainability Statement
The Fitzrovia Partnership is committed to sustainable urban development across environmental, social and economic priorities. Our work supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those focused on climate action, health and wellbeing, inclusive economic growth, responsible consumption and sustainable cities. All roles contribute to this commitment, whether through direct project delivery, partnership working, day-to-day operations or procuring services. Staff and contractors are expected to support our ambition to be a responsible and sustainable organisation, helping to improve outcomes for Fitzrovia and its communities.

Person Specification

- Strong and proven experience of developing, shaping and ensuring implementation of marketing and communications strategies.

- Experience in corporate and consumer marketing and communications.

- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of marketing and communication techniques and strategies, positioning and implementation of brand management identities.

- Degree-level or professional equivalent qualification in Marketing and/or Communications.

- Confident interpersonal and communication skills for face to face and remote interactions.

- Staff management and development experience gained first-hand.

- Evidence of leadership presence and contribution to an organisation.

- Exceptional personal planning, project management and organisational skills.

- Adept at independent working taking accountability for own and team’s workload and timely deliverables of work, along with the flexibility to adapt to change.

- Ability to communicate and work cohesively and collaboratively with a wider team and colleagues.

- A flexible approach, professional outlook and positive attitude is essential.

- Proficient in canva, media databases, CRM systems, social media management dashboards, web CMS.

- Ability themselves and to instill in others to work to tight deadlines whilst caring to ensure a high standard of work quality.

- Confident in managing stakeholders, suppliers and cross-functional teams.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4 outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.

Closing date: August 31st 2025 at 12:00hrs

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please apply now. If you would like the opportunity to talk to our CEO ahead of applying please email us.

We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any questions, or any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the selection process then please contact us.

We have an exciting opportunity for an emerging lawyer with exceptional writing and communication skills and a passion for fighting corruption and injustice, to join our small and growing team as a Legal Fellow. 

This one-year fellowship offers a unique springboard for an aspiring barrister or solicitor through its combination of practical legal experience (encompassing commercial, public and criminal litigation) and specialist policy exposure in the fields of economic crime and corruption.

Who we are

Spotlight on Corruption is a UK-based charity, founded in September 2019, that shines a light on the UK’s role in corruption at home and abroad. We want to see a society with strong, transparent and accountable institutions which ensure corruption is not tolerated and democracy flourishes both in the UK and globally.

We track how the UK is implementing its anti-corruption laws and monitor the effectiveness of anti-corruption enforcement in the UK. We build the evidence base for reform through our unique court monitoring programme as well as investigative research and extensive engagement with experts and frontline practitioners. The successes of our legal work include intervening in a major Court of Appeal case to safeguard the UK’s anti-money laundering regime, supporting a challenge to reveal the identity of a major political donor in a dirty money case, and winning the right to publish the jury bundle in a high-profile trial about a corrupt arms deal. 

Acting as policy entrepreneurs, we develop innovative and pragmatic solutions and disseminate our work through hard-hitting reports and briefings to inform decision-makers and the general public. We follow through with dogged advocacy, working in a highly collaborative manner to build consensus for reform.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a recent law graduate or early career professional with an outstanding eye for detail, strong analytical and research skills, and demonstrable experience in writing and communicating persuasively.

Working closely with our tight-knit and dynamic team, you will help deliver our unique court monitoring programme by following major cases related to corruption and economic crime that are heard in the UK courts. This work will give you invaluable first-hand exposure to legal proceedings across a range of courts and tribunals in England and Wales – not only high-profile criminal prosecutions and asset recovery proceedings, but also major commercial litigation and other civil claims, as well as judicial review proceedings and regulatory enforcement action.

As the legal fellow, you will benefit from the mentorship of a leading barrister as well as other support when drafting court applications or submissions and scoping potential opportunities for strategic litigation that could advance Spotlight’s advocacy objectives. Working closely with the Deputy Director, you will also engage with other top lawyers who serve on Spotlight’s strategic litigation advisory board. In the course of this work, you will help build our relationships with the legal sector as well as strengthen our relationships with law enforcement agencies, civil servants, journalists, and civil society partners, particularly in the Global South.

Drawing on your close monitoring of court cases and engagement with law enforcement agencies, legal practitioners and other experts, you will contribute evidence-based research, briefings, blogs and commentary on core areas of our work. This will require forensic attention to detail, strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, and a flair for communicating complex issues in a compelling and accessible way. 

You will be confident working with complex legal materials and following court proceedings while showing enthusiastic, creative and strategic engagement with the broader policy issues arising from our casework. You will feel comfortable drafting briefings to inform parliamentarians and influence decision-makers as well as contributing blogs and rapid-response social media commentary on key developments to advance Spotlight’s key messages.

The successful applicant must be London based in order to attend court hearings and regular team meetings. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Checking court lists, attending court hearings and writing accessible, high-quality monitoring notes

• Assisting with the drafting of applications and representations to the court on open justice issues including access to court documents and reporting restrictions orders

• Developing case studies for our corruption cases database

• Drafting briefings, blogs, social media content and other outputs on legal developments and implications of cases

• Preparing and presenting briefings on the implications of cases and potential litigation opportunities

• Undertaking research and analysis on key cases and the facts behind them

• Developing and managing partnerships with civil society partners in the Global South on issues arising from court cases, including developing joint work with such partners.

Person Specification: Essential 

• Excellent degree in law or a non-law degree with a law conversion course (GDL/PGDL) 

• Superb written and verbal communication skills

• Strong skills in information-gathering, research, analysis and investigation with an exceptional eye for detail 

• Proven ability to prioritise and juggle multiple complex tasks

• Proven ability to work on own initiative while maintaining strong communication with team members

• Strong organisational and administrative skills including IT proficiency, and a rigorous approach to maintaining records

• A strong interest in corruption and economic crime issues and laws

• Eligibility to live and work in the UK

• London-based 

Person Specification: Desirable 

• UK-based practical legal or court reporting experience

• Completion of the Bar Vocational Course (BVC), Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) or Legal Practice Course (LPC)

• Experience of policy research and advocacy in a non-governmental organisation

Working arrangements:

Full-time, 35 hours per week (subject to discussion with the suitable candidate). 30 days of annual leave (plus public holidays). Largely remote working but must be London-based in order to attend court hearings and regular team meetings. Flexible working available, including a nine-day fortnight.

Responsible to: Deputy Director

Start date: As soon as possible

About Women in Prison

Women in Prison is a national, women-led, feminist organisation. We deliver front line support to women harmed by the criminal justice system, through our work in prisons, in the community and ‘through the prison gate’ as they resettle back into their communities. We also campaign for systems change that addresses the root causes of offending, reduces the harmful impact of prison, and creates workable, community-based alternatives to imprisonment.
 

Job Description:
Job Purpose:

The Fundraising Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of Women in Prison’s Fundraising Team. This role will focus on providing high-quality administrative and operational support, ensuring smooth and efficient team functioning. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and other team members, the postholder will manage key administrative processes, coordinate internal systems, and assist with supporter care, events, and data handling.

This is an ideal role for someone with strong administrative experience who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and committed to social justice.
 

Key Responsibility Areas

1. Administrative support
2. Supporter stewardship
3. Data information and management
4. Research and reporting
5. Financial Coordination
6. General responsibilities

For full job description, please download the recruitment pack.

About us  

We’re Morden College: an almshouse charity providing older people with housing in south-east London. At the heart of everything we do is our goal to improve the lives of our residents so that they can live well for as long as possible. Our community of 250 older people live in Morden College’s almshouse accommodation at Blackheath and Beckenham, and in our care home. We are committed to enabling our residents to live independent, fulfilling, and healthy lives while receiving the right level of support when needed. Residents enjoy a range of events and activities to take part in, and each site offers facilities for socialising including putting and croquet lawns, bars, and Café 19 in the John Morden Centre at Blackheath. 

As part of the Morden College team, you will play a key role in challenging ageism, promoting healthy ageing, and fostering social connection. We value equity, diversity, and inclusion and embrace technology to ensure sustainable and high-quality services. Our community is a place where both residents and staff thrive. 

About the role and who we are looking for 

We are seeking a Sustainability and Evaluation Officer to play a vital role in helping us build the foundations of our sustainability and impact work during a key period of organisational development and change. 

Reporting to our Sustainability and Impact Lead, this role will provide essential analytical, coordination, and stakeholder engagement support as we: 

• Develop and implement a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework 

• Complete our first environmental and social impact baseline assessment 

• Prepare our first Sustainability and Impact Report 

• Begin embedding ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainability principles into all aspects of our operations and services. 

Much of this work will involve identifying and organising data currently dispersed across the organisation (e.g. spreadsheets, systems, teams), contributing to the development of a new CRM system, and building processes and tools that enable us to better measure, evaluate and communicate our impact. 

You will work closely with colleagues across all departments – particularly in resident services, property, hospitality & commercial, IT and finance – as well as with residents and external partners.  You’ll also help ensure sustainability and impact considerations are built into how we make decisions, improve services, and report externally. 

This role is ideal for someone early to mid-career with strong data and evaluation skills, excellent attention to detail, and an interest in how environmental and social change happens within complex organisations.  If you’re proactive, values-driven, and excited to shape something new, we’d love to hear from you. 

Main duties and responsibilities    

1. Data discovery and management 

• Locate, clean, and organise data from across the charity (including resident services, environmental data, property portfolio, HR and finance) 

• Help define and implement consistent data collection processes to improve quality and accessibility of information 

2. Evaluation and learning 

• Support the development and implementation of our Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework 

• Conduct or contribute to evaluations using both quantitative and qualitative methods 

• Gather resident feedback through interviews, surveys, focus groups, or other participatory methods 

3. Sustainability and ESG support 

• Assist in collating environmental and ESG data (e.g. waste, water, energy, transport, emissions) from across our sites and operations 

• Support the analysis and presentation of environmental data for our baseline assessment and future reporting 

• Contribute to the integration of ESG standards into reporting and planning 

4. System and process development 

• Work with colleagues and external providers to define impact-related data requirements for our new CRM system 

• Support data migration, clean-up, and integration activities linked to sustainability and impact 

5. Reporting and communication 

• Contribute to the development of our first Sustainability and Impact Report 

• Produce clear, accessible summaries, visualisations, dashboards, and insights for internal and external audiences

6. Grants and service impact 

• Support the monitoring and analysis of our charitable giving and grant-making (including out-pensions and grant organisations) 

• Help identify how we can better evidence the impact of our services to residents and other stakeholders 

7. Coordination and admin support 

• Provide administrative, scheduling, and coordination support across sustainability and evaluation projects 

• Contribute to stakeholder engagement activities with residents, partners and staff 

Person specification 

Essential 

• Experience working with data: gathering, cleaning, analysing, and presenting it clearly and effectively 

• Knowledge of evaluation and research methods (qualitative and quantitative) 

• Understanding of MEL, impact evaluation, or theory of change approaches 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust, work collaboratively, and explain complex ideas in accessible ways 

• Strong organisational and project management skills with attention to detail 

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities 

• Comfortable using Excel and other data tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, survey tools) 

• Interest or experience in ESG, sustainability, or social impact 

• Awareness of data ethics, confidentiality, and responsible data use 

Desirable 

• Experience working in a housing, charity or public sector, environment 

• Familiarity with CRM systems and experience supporting system development or data migration 

• Knowledge of ESG or sustainability frameworks (e.g. SRS, SDGs, GRI, TCFD) 

• Experience engaging with service users, residents, or communities in a participatory way 

• Experience working with or engaging older people, particularly in residential, community, or service settings 

This job description is not meant to be exhaustive and will be reviewed and amended as necessary to meet the changing needs of the organisation.  It will also be used as the basis for determination of objectives and the contents will be used as part of the appraisal process

The Role

This is an exciting and varied role that will draw on your experience in areas such as communications, project management, research, event planning and administration.

As an International Policy Assistant at the Law Society, you will play an important role in undertaking research and monitoring international developments affecting solicitors' international practice, with a particular focus on Europe and the Americas. 

Your research insights will provide valuable input into consultation papers and briefings, and you will be coordinating our communication outputs across information bulletins, our website and social media. You will be involved in organising events and other stakeholder engagement initiatives.

Another key aspect of this role will involve the International Policy Assistant liaising extensively with other professional bodies, government departments, solicitors and law firms, as well as working with our Media and Public Affairs teams to ensure a strong and consistent voice for the Law Society and its members.

What we're looking for

We are looking for someone who has demonstrable experience of delivering high quality administrative support, project management and communication skills along with a strong commitment and enthusiasm for administration and research.

Given the importance of research in this role, you should be able to conduct reliable and relevant research into complex issues with the ability to translate that research clearly and concisely in reports and policy papers.

To be successful in this role, you will require an understanding of legal practice and knowledge of the legal environment and the role of the legal profession in it, along with experience of working in a policy or business development environment.

What's in it for you

This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary thinkers in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity, excellence and respect.

We offer hybrid working (minimum 2 days a week working onsite), a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply. 

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors. 

People’s Palace Projects (PPP) is a research-led arts charity based at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and a National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) of Arts Council England (ACE). We develop collaborative arts-based projects with artists, activists, academics, policy advocates, and audiences to address social and climate injustices in the UK, Brazil and beyond. Over the past 28 years, PPP has gained national and international recognition for extensive work exploring the power of creative practices and partnering with marginalised communities to drive change. 

The next five years (2025-2030) will focus on expanding research supported by leadership transition, strengthening capacity, and strategic development, while maintaining core values of collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation. At this exciting moment, PPP is seeking a new General Manager (part-time) to deliver and develop the financial, administrative, and HR systems that anchor our energetic programme of arts research activity and support our committed team to flourish.

Job Description 

• Title: General Manager
• Hours of work: 22.5 hours per week (0.6FTE) 
• Salary: £43,000 FTE (£25,800 actual)
• Location: PPP office, Queen Mary University of London Mile End campus.
  • Hybrid homeworking is available, and there will be an occasional requirement to attend events or meetings elsewhere.
• Reporting to: Executive Director (ED) 
• Supervising: Administration & Finance Officer (A&FO) 
• Notice period: 3 months (either side) 

Key Objectives 

• To lead on the Financial Accounting & Management, Human Resources, and Administration functions of People’s Palace Projects (PPP), working closely with the Directors and A&FO. 

• To support the operations of PPP’s Board of Trustees, including managing the business planning process. 

• To manage statistical monitoring and funder reporting. 

• To contribute to PPP’s overall strategic development as a member of the Governance Group (senior management team).

A thorough list of the role's duties and responsibilities, along with the person specification, can be found in the attached application pack.

Founded in the aftermath of the Second World War, Cumberland Lodge works with young people to understand the causes and impacts of social conflict and division, developing the next generation of leaders to create more just and inclusive futures. Our current programme focuses on four key areas: Youth & Democracy; Rule of Law; Freedom of Religion and Belief; and Intergenerational Dialogue in the Workplace.

We are seeking a Programme Officer to help develop and deliver our programme of activities. The successful candidate will join a thriving organisation as part of a small Programme team under the leadership of the Programme Director. The Programme Officer will play a key role in developing and managing our work underpinned by the twin objectives of nurturing young people as ethical leaders and creating programmes that empower others, through dialogue and debate, to tackle the causes and impacts of social division.

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a team player with a background in education or programme delivery,  who is well-organised and an efficient administrator, with excellent inter-personal skills. They must be intellectually curious with strong research abilities, and are confident and articulate communicators. Alignment with our ethos of seeking to address social division through constructive dialogue is essential.

This role will be responsible for managing the delivery of our cohort programmes including currently: Youth & Democracy, Rule of Law, and Gen Z and the City. There is scope for the development of new programme areas, including working with the arts and our public history project, as we respond to contemporary challenges.

Reporting to: Programme Manager

Working closely with: Programme Director, Programme Officer, Communications & Engagement team, Chief Executive, Front of House team

Job Description:

· Work with the Programme team, to design and deliver educational resources, workshops and conferences including our Youth & Democracy, Rule of Law, and intergenerational change programme areas;

· Deliver Exploring Ethics and other Cumberland Lodge workshops as requested;

· Identify potential partners and collaborate with stakeholders related to programme activity;

· Produce funding proposals;

· Produce and/or editing briefing papers and reports when required;

· Produce digital content for online learning and engage regularly with the community engagement platform, including identifying topics, producing webinars and podcasts;

· Act as Duty Officer for 8 weekends (involving, if required, giving welcome talks, leading Exploring Ethics Sessions, and escorting groups to the Royal Chapel). Accommodation is provided on these weekends.

· Attend departmental, staff, and ad hoc planning meetings

· Work with the Communications team to produce website and social media content relating to the Programme.

· Carry out history tours and welcome talks for external guests.

· Carry out other tasks as may be reasonably required to facilitate Cumberland Lodge’s work.

 Other

· Act at all times as an ambassador for Cumberland Lodge.

· In common with all Lodge staff, to work flexibly and to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required to facilitate the smooth running of the business.

Person specification

You’ll have:

Essential Criteria:

· Undergraduate degree in a relevant social science or humanities discipline;

· Experience working with young people and youth organisations;

· Experience of facilitating group discussion in a learning environment;

· Experience of project and event organisation and management, from inception to evaluation;

· Experience identifying and applying for funding;

· Excellent communications skills, verbal and written, for a range of audiences;

· Ability to build and maintain networks across a range of sectors;

· Ethos of collaboration and team work;

· Experience using a range of IT packages and platforms.

The successful candidate will have a graduate qualification as a minimum requirement, in a relevant social science or humanities discipline, as the role will involve developing programmes with academic content. Working with young people, and experience designing and delivering teaching and/or training material, in formal and/or non-formal education settings, is also an essential criteria.

Desirable Criteria:

· Postgraduate degree in a relevant social science or humanities discipline;

· Conducting research into programme content;

· Design and delivery of online educational material (e.g. podcasting, Arc GIS Storymaps, animations etc).

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Based at Cumberland Lodge in Windsor Great Park. (Applicants should be aware that Cumberland Lodge is not easily accessible by public transport). 

Hybrid working available, with a minimum 3 days a week in the office.

The role requires flexible working.  There will be some weekend and evening duties, including programme events, facilitating workshops for visiting groups, talks and tours of the Lodge (shared on a rota basis). Accommodation will be provided on site when evening work is required.

Benefits

Annual leave: 33 days including Bank Holidays. The charity is closed over the Christmas period which will be deducted from the leave allocation. Use of a company car for business-related trips.

Pension: Standard Life contributory pension (10% contributions to support 5% personal contributions, with the option to increase personal contributions over and above 5%).

Additional benefits: Annualised hours working pattern. Lunch provided on-site. Death in service benefit 4 x salary after a probation period. Employee support benefits, includes access to a virtual GP service and mental health support.

How to apply

We seek to embody our vision of more peaceful, open, and inclusive societies as an employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

To apply for the role of Programme Officer, please send a CV and a covering letter explaining why you wish to apply and how you meet the criteria.Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

First Interview Date:  Tuesday 14 October 2025

Second Interview Date: Tuesday 21 October 2025

Interviews will be conducted in person as it is important to get a sense of the site. On-line interviews will only be conducted in exceptional circumstances.

Are you a storyteller, relationship-builder, and changemaker? YMCA Wirral is looking for a Fundraising & Communications Officer to help us amplify our mission, engage supporters, and secure vital funding to support some of our community’s most vulnerable individuals. The money you raise will directly help disadvantaged people in an area facing widespread deprivation, providing them with essential support, stability, and hope.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Developing and delivering fundraising campaigns to generate income for our life-changing services.
• Conducting research to identify funding opportunities, donor trends, and impactful storytelling strategies.
• Writing compelling grant applications to secure funding for YMCA Wirral’s vital work.
• Creating engaging content for social media, press releases, newsletters, and funding proposals.

Who We’re Looking For:

• A passionate communicator with a talent for storytelling and engagement.
• A creative thinker who can craft impactful campaigns and connect with diverse audiences.
• A strong researcher and writer who can develop persuasive grant applications and funding proposals.
• Someone who believes in YMCA Wirral’s mission and wants to be part of meaningful change.
• This role suits a person who has a Psychology degree or similar, or with a proven keen interest.

We are a growing and vibrant team of professionals who work hard to improve the lives of those who need it most. If you’re ready to step up and take on a challenge that really matters, we would love to hear from you.

Project Manager, Policy Fellow

Terms: Part-time 4 days a week; fixed-term contract 24 months, with possibility of extension

Salary: £36,050-46,350

Location: Remote working, with the opportunity to work from co-working space if agreed and regular in-person team meetings.

Start Date: October 2025

Line Manager: Programme Manager, Risk Reduction Programme 

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK. 

Closing Date: 12 September 2025.

Please note that, due to the large number of applications we receive, we are not able to acknowledge receipt of all applications and only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you have not been successful.

About BASIC

BASIC is an independent, non-profit think tank working to safeguard humanity and Earth’s ecosystem from nuclear risks and interconnected security threats, for generations to come.

For nearly 40 years, we have developed a global reputation for groundbreaking dialogue and incisive thought leadership to help states overcome complex strategic and political differences. 

We comprise an intellectually and culturally diverse team of expert-practitioners with wide-ranging areas of expertise, globally headquartered in London with presences in Berlin and Rome. We are recognised internationally for our inclusive and positive team culture.

We are proud to be an independent voice in policy debate, and we are transparent about our funders and funding ethics. We receive no core funding from any state.

Role Description

BASIC is seeking a motivated and dynamic Project Manager (Policy Fellow) to lead BASIC’s deliverables within our joint project with the Federation of the American Scientists (FAS): ‘From the Noise, the Signal’. 

The project investigates how emerging and disruptive technologies (EDTs) pose credible threats and disrupt traditional assumptions regarding relative military advantages and disadvantages. One such assumption is the traditional dominance of hiders over seekers in the military domain which appears to be increasingly challenged by a package of EDTs. These technologies operate across military domains, including: outer space and the upper atmosphere, air, ground, sea surface, undersea, and cyber. Research has, however, not yet fully assessed EDTs collective impacts on hider-seeker dynamics, at a time where technologies are advancing faster than policy.

This joint FAS-BASIC project addresses this gap in both the research literature and policy discourse through collaboration with an interdisciplinary community of scientific, technical, and OSINT experts, to build a higher-resolution picture of the technological readiness according to the open-source.

This high-impact role offers the opportunity to deliver the research and manage the part of the project that covers sea-based dimensions. The second phase will bring the project’s sea- and land-based dimensions together, and assess the overall strategic implications of these technological advances for nuclear stability.

The Project Manager is expected to have a solid understanding of global security, nuclear nuclear issues, and expertise in EDTs and nuclear weapons issues demonstrated through a record of relevant (policy) research. The successful candidate will have experience with convening and leading high level dialogues  and experience with project delivery. 

The successful candidate will manage and lead the project’s delivery across several outputs, working closely with FAS partners.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

1. Project Delivery

Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to: 

• Deliver high quality desk-based research. 

• Manage the project’s critical path and risk register, implementing mitigation plans as required.

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and reporting requirements.

• Write high-quality, policy-relevant research reports, op-eds and briefings.

• Organise international roundtables, workshops and other events with track 1 and 2 participants.

• Manage relationships with stakeholders and build BASIC’s network and reputation.

• Independently represent BASIC at international meetings.

2. Fundraising

Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:

• Develop a project, by independently and confidently scoping funding opportunities.

• Liaise with the Programme Manager on funding priorities and opportunities.

• Manage projects with minimal day-to-day manager input.

• Develop new and existing relationships with funders.

• Write and edit funding applications.

3. Communications

Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:

• Collaborate with various stakeholders including international partners to build strong relationships.

• Facilitate dialogue and cooperation among diverse stakeholders.

• Promote our / their work confidently and internationally. 

• Confidently use online social media platforms, and if possible, press contacts.

4. Office support

Applicants will need to be able to support the running of the organisation and colleagues with a range of administrative tasks wherever required.

Role Requirements

Essential:  Educated to Master’s level – or demonstrate the equivalent in work experience

Essential:  7+ years of work experience in a think tank, research institute, NGO, foundation or government working on international security issues.

Essential:  Passion and commitment to our organisational mission of promoting dialogue to advance global security.

Essential:  Familiarity with issues relating to strategic stability and emerging and disruptive technologies is essential.

Essential:  Demonstrated ability and track record in leading the creative development and delivery of policy projects in the UK or internationally, including budgeting and reporting

Essential:  Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from a variety of professional and cultural backgrounds and with broad variations in seniority and function.

Essential:  Excellent analytical and methodological skills, and an organised approach to research.

Essential:  Well-developed interpersonal skills, including evidence of working successfully as part of a team.

Essential:  Strong track record of previous fundraising experience and success.

Essential:  Experience organising policy roundtables and workshops.

Essential:  Willingness to travel internationally when required.

Essential:  Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail.

Essential:  Good personal network in their research area.

Essential:  Previous line management experience.

Essential:  Education in science/technology is essential.

Desirable:  Formal project management qualification.