Special events manager jobs
Battersea has entered an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the second year of our new five-year strategy.
The Special Events team is responsible for the delivery of Battersea’s high profile special events, such as events with Battersea’s royal patron, receptions for our high value supporters, fundraising dinners and lunches, as well as smaller cultivation and stewardship events.
This role will work with the Special Events & Stewardship Manager and Special Events Assistant to manage and deliver a programme of events to achieve income targets and growth and support the larger special events for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.
Overall Objectives:
- Strategically plan, manage, and deliver on income targets and non-financial goals through a programme of high value fundraising and stewardship and cultivation events.
- Increase levels of fundraising and retain long term support for Battersea through excellent relationship management with key external supporters and colleagues across Battersea.
- Evaluate and monitor special events performance and ensure evidence and learnings inform future activity, working with the Special Events & Stewardship Manager to research and propose new opportunities for events.
- Help the Special Events Assistant in their work and support wider team and organisational objectives.
- Provide overall support to the special event programme, implementing processes to ensure the smooth running of the team and events.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 9th December 2025
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview Date(s): To be confirmed
For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



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!
Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?
Do you love building relationships and making things happen in education? If so, we’ve got a brilliant opportunity for you to join our team as an Educational Partnerships Manager at Young Enterprise.
Who We Are
We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.
For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills—teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.
We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.
Why Join Us?
We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work—and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:
- A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
- A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
- Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
- Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
- Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
- A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day
About the Role
This is a role where you’ll really see the difference you make.
As Educational Partnerships Manager, you’ll work across SE London, building partnerships with schools, colleges, youth organisations and community groups—particularly in areas where opportunities are hardest to come by.
You’ll be right in the mix: planning events, delivering programmes, supporting volunteers and connecting with school staff to make sure young people have access to our inspiring enterprise and financial education experiences.
You’ll be a key driver of our Inspiring Futures initiative —helping young people break down barriers and imagine bigger futures.
It’s a varied, people-focused role with loads of room for creativity, independence and collaboration. Whether you’re visiting a school, chatting with a funder, or supporting a trade fair, you’ll be helping young people build skills that will last a lifetime.
You’ll love this job if you are…
- A brilliant relationship-builder, confident working with teachers, volunteers, and community leaders
- Passionate about education, social mobility, and giving every young person a chance to shine
- A natural communicator—whether leading a session in a classroom or inspiring a room of volunteers
- Organised and able to juggle multiple projects (with a great sense of humour!)
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and happy working remotely but never alone—you’ll be part of a close-knit regional team
- Excited by the idea of doing a job that combines delivery, relationship-building, fundraising and volunteering
Key Responsibilities
- Build and grow relationships with schools, colleges, youth clubs and local communities
- Focus on expanding our reach in areas of multiple deprivation and underrepresentation
- Deliver and support the rollout of YE programmes in schools and other settings
- Recruit, train and support volunteers—making sure they feel valued and inspired
- Work with your regional team to meet shared goals and celebrate local impact
- Help secure local funding by supporting fundraising efforts and managing project deliverables
- Support the planning of events, trade fairs and celebrations for young people
- Keep accurate records, track impact, and make sure safeguarding is front and centre
A few practical things:
- This is a hands-on role—you’ll sometimes be lifting resources, setting up venues and travelling regularly
- You’ll need to be happy occasionally working evenings or weekends during peak delivery times – with time off in lieu (TOIL) available and travel expenses all covered
- Expect to be on your feet during some events or sessions—it’s all part of the fun!
Safeguarding Young People
We are committed to keeping young people safe. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and receive ongoing safeguarding training.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to help shape the futures of young people across SE London, we want to hear from you!
Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) telling us why you’re the right person for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 25 December 2025. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Interviews will be held via Teams and may take place before the closing date. Please note, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.
Full details can be found in the Job Description.
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Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive. Apply today!
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.
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Battersea is currently undergoing a significant transformation programme (known as Launchpad) to deliver real change in the way we work with, utilise, and learn from data. Our new approach will enable smoother animal, customer and supporter journeys and will help us embed a truly data and insight-driven approach to decision-making at Battersea. The first phase of the programme, to implement Salesforce Lightning for the Animal Operations and Clinic side of our business, went live in Summer 2025.
This role, working with CRM support colleagues, will be responsible for the ongoing support and maintenance needs for the new Salesforce Lightning CRM and other related applications as they are launched. They will work closely with system users to efficiently resolve tickets received to the helpdesk and proactively investigate and troubleshoot issues to provide root cause.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to help contribute to the future of data at Battersea, open to working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with a desire to contribute to first class CRM support.
Overall objectives:
- Provide efficient and effective support to Battersea’s CRM system users.
- Support the work of the wider Data Applications team and contribute to the design and delivery of effective system processes.
- Undertake various system housekeeping activities to ensure that the systems and data remain robust and accurate.
- Continuously look for areas of potential improvement to systems and processes and make recommendations where appropriate.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 9th December 2025
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview Date(s): To be confirmed
For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About you
Do you want to use your skills to make it possible for people with myeloma to live longer and better lives?
Myeloma UK is looking for a motivated and experienced Special Events professional to join our Philanthropy team.
Special events play a vital role in engaging our supporters, inspiring their support, and raising vital income for the charity. Throughout 2026 we have a range of events planned, including private dinners, receptions and large fundraisers in London and Edinburgh.
Special Events is an area of growth for the charity, and this is an exciting opportunity to work alongside our major donor team and senior volunteers and supporters to develop and deliver an engaging fundraising events programme.
Experience in Special Events is essential, ideally in a charity environment. The successful candidate will have excellent event management skills, experience of working with senior stakeholders, and the ability to deliver creative and engaging events to inspire donor support.
About the role
Myeloma UK is embarking on an ambitious five-year income generation strategy, which aims to double our income by 2030.
The post holder will lead the planning and delivery of a programme of high-quality events. You will work with colleagues from across the charity to develop programmes that will engage our audiences and communicate the impact we deliver as a charity. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
About us
Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on the incurable blood cancer, myeloma and its related conditions. We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure. Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well. Together, we support, so no one faces myeloma alone.
We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every person affected by myeloma has an empowered present and a hopeful future.
Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every person living with myeloma, live well, for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change.
Our culture
Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture. We offer employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working which includes both home and hub-based office working, health plan, employee assistance plan and holiday purchase scheme. We are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees
How to apply
If you think you would be a great fit for this role, get in touch and tell us more about yourself by sending the following:
1. A cover letter telling us more about you and what you think makes you a good fit for this role
2. A CV that sets out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements
Applications close on 9am 10 December 2025 and interviews will be held 17 and 18 November 2025.
Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes 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
Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation during this first year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation, we are strengthening our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals. This role sits within the Philanthropy, Partnerships & Commercial (PPC) team, made up of Philanthropy & Trusts, Corporate Partnerships & Commercial, Special Events & Stewardship, and Fundraising Operations.
The focus of the Philanthropy & Trusts team is to build a solid base of support through excellent stewardship of existing trusts and major donors alongside cultivation of new prospects, reached through prospect research and the networks of senior volunteers. The key purpose of this Philanthropy Manager is to meet both financial and strategic KPIs in order ensure the long-term health of the Philanthropy pipeline. They will do this by personally managing a portfolio of key individual relationships as well as line-managing the Philanthropy Officer to deliver against their targets. This role, together with Battersea’s other Philanthropy Managers, will also work closely with senior leadership, senior volunteers and other individuals to open up networks and introduce new major donors to Battersea.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 1st December 2025
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview Date(s): To be confirmed
For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack from our Careers website.
To apply for the role, click on the "Apply" button below.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As an Individual Giving Manager, your role will have overall responsibility for the operational delivery of the Individual Giving strategy. You will use proven fundraising techniques across print and digital to grow and diversify our programme, engaging with both new and existing audiences to support our work with children with brain injury and neurodisability.
You will also be responsible for developing and implementing legacy marketing plans, utilising channels including direct marketing, digital and events. Alongside this, your role will focus on our mid value programme, producing and developing campaigns and stewardship plans aimed specifically for this audience.
The Individual Giving team are a small and ambitious team who sit within Public Fundraising and form part of a wider Fundraising and Communications directorate. The team is responsible for generating around £1m in income a year, through recruiting new donors and building relationships with existing donors, including legacies and mid value supporters. We have ambitious plans for growth and, as part of a supporter marketing remit, are developing more holistic relationships with our supporter base.
Reporting to the Senior Individual Giving Manager, you will take overall responsibility for planning, managing and delivering innovative and impactful supporter campaigns across a range of channels. With the ability to resolve everyday challenges and obstacles independently, you will be expected to deliver a range of Direct Marketing fundraising campaigns through the full creative process, from briefing to concept, through to final delivery, as well as reviewing results and making recommendations. You will also be responsible for developing and implementing legacy marketing plans, utilising channels including direct marketing, digital and events. Alongside this, your role will focus on our mid value programme and producing and developing campaigns and stewardship plans aimed specifically for this audience.
Interview Date: 17 December 2025
Duties and Responsibilities:
Campaign project management:
- Plan, manage and deliver innovative and impactful supporter campaigns across a range of channels, including donor development, supporter acquisition and prize led fundraising activities.
- Support the Senior Individual Giving Manager in the setting of budgets and achieve income targets outlined in annual plans.
- Produce, take ownership of and implement medium to long-term product strategies for elements of the development and/or acquisition programmes – delivering all associated campaign activities, assessing the performance of each product against response and income targets, and managing these on an ongoing basis in order to meet or exceed targets.
- Produce clear and succinct briefs to agencies, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Use marketing judgement to proof, edit and develop compelling creative, and make sound decisions on proposals and testing plans.
- Work closely with the Data Manager, as well as Supporter Care, Communications, Events and Partnerships Fundraising to successfully deliver campaigns and evaluations.
- Continually test and learn across campaigns to improve performance, consistently looking to improve ROI and lifetime value across the programme.
- Manage contract and campaign agreements with external agencies, ensuring activities are delivered in a compliant way, adhering to GDPR and fundraising regulation including the Code of Fundraising Practice.
Management of supporter journeys:
- Develop effective welcome and supporter journeys, to help minimise attrition and increase the average lifetime value of donors.
- Ensure that new supporters are thanked and welcomed appropriately, with an emphasis on testing early-stage engagement.
- Support the creation and testing of an integrated supporter journey programme that is segment and channel based, in collaboration with colleagues across the wider Fundraising department.
Reporting and analysis:
- Closely monitor campaign results and provide updates on performance.
- Produce post-campaign analysis reports.
- Work with the Data Manager to develop and update existing reporting mechanisms.
- Make recommendations to improve the performance of future campaigns based on evidence and data.
Legacy marketing and administration:
- Develop and implement legacy marketing plans utilising channels including direct marketing, digital and events.
- Liaise with the wider Public Fundraising team to brief speakers and identify new speakers or ‘Legacy Ambassadors’ to help promote legacy fundraising at key events.
- Build one to one relationships with potential legacy donors, including taking them on tours of The Children’s Trust to showcase our service provision.
- Management of legacy administration including liaison with solicitors, executors, other charities (who are benefitting from the same estate) and family members.
Mid value programme:
- Work with Senior Individual Giving Manager to develop and implement the mid value donor fundraising strategy.
- Build and steward relationships with our mid value donors, developing relationships which inspire donors and supports them towards making significant gifts to The Children’s Trust and encourages long-term support.
- Identify and develop mid value prospects, as well as potential major donor prospects from within the mid value cohort for stewardship by the Philanthropy team.
- Collaborate with colleagues to build appropriate supporter journeys for mid value prospects and donors.
- Consider innovative ways of engaging mid value donors and prospects, such as targeted communications and events.
Developing insight, product development, competitor analysis and industry perspective:
- Use existing research and insight, and where appropriate, undertake and commission new projects to derive new / further insight and analysis.
- Identify, research and develop new products, creative ideas and fundraising initiatives.
- Keep up to date with industry developments and act upon direct and digital marketing trends and statistics.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits on our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Research Manager at Healthwatch Hounslow will be an experienced manager of community-focused projects or programmes.
You will be comfortable with all aspects of research – from scoping, to desk research, to fieldwork, to analysis and writing reports. You will be a clear and confident communicator, whether producing concise, engaging content such as reports, or resenting/speaking in meetings or at events.
We are looking for someone who understands and has experience of creatively engaging diverse groups and communities – particularly seldom heard and underserved groups. Ideally you will be familiar with and an advocate for the principles and practices of co-production and public involvement.
The Research Manager will enjoy engaging with a wide variety of people – from hearing residents’ views and experiences of services, to influencing senior commissioners or providers of health services to make changes and improvements.
You will have a keen interest in Health and Social Care; and a passion to ensure that local people in the community are heard, and health inequalities are addressed.
To apply, please email a copy of your CV and a personal statement of no more than two sides of A4 detailing your suitability for the role.
Deadline for applications is 9.00am on Monday 15th December 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview, with interviews being held week commencing 15th December 2025.
We translate the insights and needs of people into actions to improve public services, leading to reduced inequalities and improved outcomes.
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!
Join Isabel Hospice as our new Senior Philanthropy Manager and play a leading role in shaping the future of our high-value fundraising.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to lead and inspire our Philanthropy Team, driving income from corporate partners, charitable trusts and foundations, and major donors.
You’ll combine strategic vision with hands-on relationship management, developing long-term, meaningful relationships that help ensure every person in eastern Hertfordshire receives the compassionate end-of-life care they deserve.
Working closely with senior leaders, trustees, and colleagues across the hospice, you’ll lead by example: crafting compelling proposals, inspiring engagement, and ensuring every donor feels valued and connected to the impact of their support.
About you
You’ll be a confident, emotionally intelligent leader with a proven track record of securing significant income and building trusted partnerships. You’ll bring creativity, warmth, and the ability to motivate others, both your team and your supporters.
You’ll also have:
- Experience leading high-performing fundraising teams and delivering ambitious income targets
- Excellent relationship management and influencing skills at a senior level
- Strong strategic and organisational ability, with a collaborative mindset
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- A deep commitment to the mission and values of Isabel Hospice
- A driving licence and own car
What we offer
- A supportive, values-led environment where your work truly matters
- The opportunity to shape and grow high-value fundraising at a respected local charity
- The chance to make a tangible difference to local families when they need it most
Benefits
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension and life assurance schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health Service Discounts
- Refer a friend bonus
We reserve the right to close this job earlier if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check.
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!
Corporate Partnership Manager
Alton, Hampshire
(flexible/remote but with regular visits to the charity’s head office)
37.5 hours per week
Permanent
C£40,000-45,000 depending on experience
Over the last five years we have increased the number of individuals and organisation supporting the charity from 800 to more than 3,500 a year. The charity is set to build on this success and aims to continue this growth, so that we can reach more patients and provide additional support at a time when it is more critical than ever for kidney patients.
The Corporate Partnership Manager will play a key role in this growth. Our Corporate Partnership income has grown from zero in 2020 to c£2.3 million in 2025. It is a very exciting time to be joining the charity and our Fundraising team.
Primarily, you will be responsible for building engagement and driving new income via charity of the year partnerships, corporate partnerships, and employee fundraising. You will manage the Corporate Partnership Officer who is developing a growing portfolio of supporters across different sectors. You will also work closely with the Events Manager, Trust & Foundation Manager, Head of Fundraising and Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications as well as the wider Fundraising team to promote and support all opportunities to drive corporate income growth.
Alongside the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications who takes a special interest in the charity’s Corporate Partnerships, you will be tasked with planning, implementing, and delivering the activities, programmes and processes required to grow corporate income from c£2.3m in 2025 to even greater levels over the coming years.
You will do this by stewarding the significant number of existing relationships and partnerships we already hold and maximising any opportunities that exist via our current partnerships and relationships. A key part of this role will require you to develop new opportunities and secure significant income (5-and-6 figure partnerships) through proactive engagement to and through our supporters, beneficiaries, networks, and contacts.
The right candidate will have a proven record of generating strategic partnerships that result in 5-and 6-figure corporate income, building strong and rewarding relationships, with stewardships skills that generate long term support for the charity. You will be a driven and enthusiastic fundraiser with experience of cultivating new relationships across a range of businesses and sectors.
The role will adapt and develop with the individual and offers huge potential for personal and career development.
What we offer
Working at Kidney Care UK is incredibly rewarding and you will see the life-changing impact that the charity has on kidney patients and their familie:
• Flexi-time – we are flexible about start and finish times, and flexible about your location.
• Annual and Christmas leave – we offer 25 days annual leave for full time employees plus bank holidays. We also close for three days between Christmas and New Year, and you don’t need to take this from your annual leave allowance.
• Pension – you’ll be eligible for and auto-enrolled into a pension scheme.
• Health cashback plan – ability to claim back a wide variety of routine medical treatments.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a wide variety of support including counselling, health resources and advice.
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Learning and development – you’ll be able to access the full benefits of our membership of Fundraising Everywhere and Charity Comms.
We are the UK's leading kidney patient support charity



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The Vacancy
PDSA is a lifeline for people facing financial hardship, supporting pets and their owners for more than a century. Today, we care for more pets than all other UK vet charities, managing 300 emergencies a day, and delivering two million treatments a year. But there is so much more to do.
We have ambitious plans to reach even more people and pets in need over the next 5 years. To help us achieve this, we are looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager to lead and grow our major donor programme, inspiring philanthropists to make more impact.
About the role
As a Philanthropy Manager, you will play a key role in developing, managing, and growing PDSA’s relationships with major donors. You will lead on research, cultivation, engagement, and stewardship activities, making sure that every supporter feels connected and proud of their impact. This is an exciting opportunity for a fundraiser who can think strategically, build meaningful relationships, and deliver results.
Key responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of major donor relationships and provide excellent stewardship.
- Lead on researching, cultivating, and developing new relationships with major donors.
- Create and implement fundraising strategies to sustain and grow major donor income, including testing new approaches.
- Build strong working relationships with senior leaders and PDSA colleagues to deliver shared goals.
- Plan and deliver events, communications and engagement activities that strengthen major donor relationships.
- Maintain accurate records and systems to drive improvements.
About you
You will be a results-driven professional with a proven track record in major donor fundraising. You will bring excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and a genuine passion for PDSA’s purpose.
We are looking for someone with:
- Demonstrable experience in securing and managing major gifts.
- Confidence engaging senior stakeholders and high-net-worth individuals.
- Strong relationship management skills
- Ability to assess performance and refine strategies and approaches.
- Confidence with CRM systems and data-driven decision-making
What We Offer
We are really passionate about being a great place to work, where people feel connected with what we do and where they feel they can make a genuine difference. This commitment has resulted in us being rated as one of the top 25 big organisations to work for in the UK according to Best Companies survey.
In addition to being a great place to work, we offer a wide range of benefits, including:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service), with option to buy/sell days.
- Special days off, including:
- A paid Volunteering Day
- A Celebration Day for something meaningful to you
- A dedicated Wellbeing Day to focus on yourself
- Generous pension scheme – up to 10% employer contributions
- Free Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
- Enhanced family leave (maternity, adoption & paternity)
- Retail, travel & leisure discounts through Fetch platform
- 15% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff vet services for pets
About PDSA
As the UK’s leading veterinary charity, with 49 Pet Hospitals, we strive to improve pets’ lives – through prevention, education and treatment. Every year our dedicated vet teams carry out 2.7 million treatments on 470,000 pets. Our national network of around 120 high street shops help us to provide these treatments through selling both donated and new goods.
We believe that we work better together, so everyone from our vets, volunteers, shop teams and to our office support colleagues – we are driven in our dedication and passionate about pets. Join us and help improve the lives of every pet.
PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunity for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.
The closing date for this vacancy may be brought forward should we receive sufficient candidates.
Apply now
If you are ready to use your expertise to help keep more pets and their owners together, we would love to hear from you.
About the role
At the Natural History Museum, we’re on an extraordinary journey — transforming how millions of people experience science, nature, and our shared planet. As a global centre of scientific excellence and a beloved cultural institution, we are reimagining our spaces, expanding our world-class collections, and tackling urgent challenges such as biodiversity loss and climate change. Philanthropy is central to realising these ambitions, powering everything from groundbreaking research to bold capital developments.
The Philanthropy Manager plays a pivotal role in this transformation. As part of a high-performing, collaborative Development team, the postholder will secure transformational six-figure gifts from high-net-worth individuals, generating significant philanthropic income to support a diverse portfolio of inspiring projects. Working closely with senior stakeholders, curators, and scientists, the role will shape compelling cases for support that connect donors to the Museum’s mission and impact. The postholder will provide exemplary stewardship and create robust and long-term pipelines, whilst actively supporting the Philanthropy Executive with their portfolio.
This position offers the chance to influence the future of one of the world’s most iconic museums, whilst sharing the Museum’s ambition with like-minded philanthropists.
About you
As our next Philanthropy Manager, you’ll bring your talent for cultivating meaningful relationships and turning strategic vision into tangible support for one of the world’s most inspiring institutions. You’ll thrive on building and managing a dynamic portfolio of major donors by researching prospects, crafting tailored proposals, and delivering exceptional stewardship that deepens engagement year after year. With your outstanding communication skills and confident ambassadorial presence, you’ll represent the Natural History Museum to an array of high-profile supporters, translating complex ideas into compelling stories that spark generosity. Collaborative and proactive, you’ll work closely with colleagues across the Museum to shape innovative funding opportunities that align with our bold scientific and cultural ambitions. Meticulous organisation, a sharp eye for detail, and an ability to stay composed under pressure will ensure you deliver exceptional results in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment.
If you’re a motivated relationship-builder with a track record of securing significant gifts and you want to use your skills to make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you.
Thriving at the Museum: the way we work
We are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. This sits alongside the Museum’s values and forms the framework for the way we work.
Find out more here
What we offer
- 27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent)
- Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution 4 - 10%)
- Season ticket, bicycle and rental loan
- Life insurance
- Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across London and the UK.
- Staff discount at our Museum shops and cafes
- We offer a wide variety of training initiatives and opportunities to build skills. Investing in staff development is important to us, and we are ambitious about helping staff to grow and fulfil their potential.
- Affordable membership to the Civil Service Sports Council which offers a range of benefits including an extensive list of special offers and reduced entry fees at a selection of cinema chains, theme parks, theatres, retailers and supermarkets. It also provides entry to up to 300 English Heritage sites and other national treasures.
- Membership to our Sports and Social Association (for a small fee), which includes access to our in-house gym and clubs such as football, softball, table tennis and tennis and classes in Middle Eastern dance, yoga and Tai Chi
Hybrid working
We are working towards a vision where both people and planet thrive, and nothing gives a greater connection with this, than seeing first-hand, the visitors, scientific research and collections that all of our work is inspired by and working side by side with the teams delivering the visitor experience and events. We also recognise the benefits and flexibility that hybrid working brings. We operate a hybrid working model that requires regular, weekly attendance for this role, with the precise pattern of days on site and worked from home to be agreed with your manager.
Please note that as part of our commitment to anonymised shortlisting, panels do not view CVs during the recruitment process. If you choose to upload your CV, our system will automatically pull information from your CV into our application form. We advise you to double-check your application form data before submitting as the tool may interpret CVs differently.
Closing date: 23:59 on 8 December 2025
Interviews expected: w/c 5 January 2026
Please note that this role does not qualify for Museum sponsorship so the successful postholder will need to have a valid right to work in the UK at the point of offer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Bring the ocean’s story to life
At the Marine Conservation Society, we’re working for a cleaner, better-protected, healthier ocean. To achieve this, we are required to build and sustain strong, high-value and long-term partnerships that align with our strategic mission and goals.
We’re looking for a confident and ambitious Senior Corporate Development Manager to lead the cultivation and stewardship of high-value, strategic relationships with corporate funders. This is a pivotal role focused on new business acquisition, driving forward our corporate fundraising strategy and unlocking transformational income to support marine conservation.
You will play a key role in growing our current corporate income of £1millon, with a strong emphasis on securing multi-year partnerships and cultivating opportunities for future growth. If you’re a strategic thinker with a proven track record in securing six and seven-figure corporate gifts, and you thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll do
Lead on the development and delivery of a new business strategy to secure long-term, high-value corporate partnerships.
Identify and research prospective partners, develop tailored proposals, and lead pitch presentations.
Line manage and mentor the Corporate Partnerships Officer, supporting their professional development and performance.
Collaborate closely with Corporate Partnership Managers to ensure seamless transition from account acquisition to stewardship.
Represent the organisation externally, building relationships with senior stakeholders across sectors.
Monitor and report on new business pipeline, KPIs, and income targets.
Why join us?
- You'll be part of a passionate, friendly and forward-thinking team.
- Your work will directly help obtain the required corporate funding to achieve our overall aims and objectives.
- We’re flexible, inclusive and committed to learning and growing together.
- We believe in evidence, action and people-powered change.
We’ve also got other ways to value your contribution:
- Annual leave starting at 25 days a year, plus Bank Holidays, and increasing with service (we also close between Christmas and New Year as extra time off)
- 8% employer contributions to our stakeholder pension scheme
- Sick pay at full-pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half-pay (after probation ends)
- Great work life balance through flexible and in many cases, remote working
- Support for your health and wellbeing with a programme of activities plus an employee assistance programme for you and the people who live with you
- A paid day for you to volunteer to support another charity of your choice
We tackle the ocean emergency by working with communities, businesses and governments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is your opportunity to make a real difference in an extra special year for Nottingham Hospitals Charity!
Nottingham Hospitals Charity exists to support patients, families and staff at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, which includes the City Hospital, Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham Children’s Hospital, Hayward House palliative care centre and Ropewalk House hearing centre.
As one of the biggest NHS charities in the UK, Nottingham Hospitals Charity has raised over £64million in 19 years, to fund state-of-the-art specialist equipment, medical research projects, enhancements to the hospital environment, and staff support programmes.
For 20 years, Nottingham Hospitals Charity has supported Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) to enhance patient care, support staff wellbeing, and fund pioneering research across our hospitals. 2026 marks our 20th anniversary, and we’re planning a year-long programme of celebration to raise our profile, strengthen our partnership with NUH, thank our supporters, and inspire new donors for the years ahead.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity for a creative and organised professional to lead the planning and delivery of our 20th Anniversary Year programme. The postholder will coordinate a series of flagship events and campaigns including a launch exhibition, community festival, staff celebration week, and anniversary gala. They will work closely with colleagues across the Charity, NUH Care Groups, corporate partners and community groups to bring the year to life. The role blends project management, events coordination, marketing, and relationship-building, with a strong focus on logistics, delivery, and data capture.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Coordination:
- Lead day-to-day delivery of the 20th Anniversary programme, ensuring activity is on time, on brand, and on budget.
- Develop and manage project plans for each quarter’s flagship event and supporting campaign.
- Liaise with suppliers, venues, sponsors, and creative agencies to deliver events and collateral.
- Monitor budgets, process invoices, and prepare regular progress updates for the Director of Fundraising and Communications.
Events and Campaign Delivery:
- Oversee logistics and promotion for our main anniversary events:
- Anniversary Launch & Impact Exhibition
- Community Celebration
- NUH Staff Celebration Week & BBQ
- Anniversary Gala Dinner & Donor Celebration
- Coordinate supporting activities such as the “20 for 20” fundraising challenge, digital thank-you wall, and storytelling features.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Support the Charity Fundraising, Marketing and Comms team to engage volunteers, donors, key corporate and community groups.
- Work collaboratively with NUH Care Groups, Estates, Communications and Events teams to ensure alignment and permissions.
- Support media and marketing activity by gathering stories, case studies, and photography.
Data, Insight and Impact:
- Ensure data capture and consent are built into all anniversary activities.
- Work with the fundraising and database teams to record participation, engagement and income outcomes against targets for ROI.
- Produce post-event evaluation and insight reports
Person Specification
Essential Experience and Skills:
- Demonstrable experience in coordinating events, projects, or campaigns from concept to delivery.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence working across teams and partner organisations.
- Experience of supplier liaison, contract negotiation, and budget tracking.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using digital tools for project management, communications, and data capture.
- A proactive, can-do attitude, able to work flexibly and collaboratively.
Desirable Experience and Skills:
- Experience in charity, healthcare, or public sector communications or events.
- Experience of fundraising or donor stewardship events.
- Knowledge of GDPR and data protection principles in event and marketing contexts.
- Understanding of Nottingham Hospitals Charity and/or Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Personal Attributes:
- Creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and community engagement.
- Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative and confident working with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Committed to the values of the NHS and charitable giving.
What We Offer
- Salary £35,000–£40,000 (depending on experience)
- Flexible, hybrid working (min. 3 days onsite at City Hospital)
- 27 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
- Charity pension employer contribution
- Opportunity to make a real impact during a landmark year for Nottingham Hospitals Charity
If you have any questions about the role, the anniversary plans or Nottingham Hospitals Charity please contact Sam Cousens at Nottingham Hospitals Charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Retail Area Manager – Warehouse and Logistics, eCommerce and Furniture
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £37,637 per annum based on 37 hours per week
Location: Farnborough, Hampshire with regular travel across sites within PT’s catchment area
Join Our Team as a Retail Area Manager
Are you a dynamic and experienced retail leader with strong experience in Warehouse operations, logistics, eCommerce and furniture retail?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment?
Phyllis Tuckwell is looking for a proactive Retail Area Manager – Warehouse, Logistics, Furniture & eCommerce to lead and grow our specialist retail operations, helping us raise vital funds to support our hospice care services.
About you:
As Retail Area Manager, you will have the following key responsibilities and attributes:
- Knowledge of warehousing, logistics, furniture and eCommerce retail
- Lead and develop our furniture shops, donation centres, and eCommerce retail channels.
- Experience in multi-site retail management
- Drive sales, profitability, and operational excellence across multiple sites.
- Manage and support a diverse team of staff and volunteers.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, safeguarding, and data protection standards.
- Passionate about contributing to a meaningful cause
Warehouse & Logistics
- Lead the Retail Warehouse, ensuring efficient stock movement across 20 shops
- Oversee transport, deliveries, and route planning
- Maintain safe, compliant and well-organised operational environments including van safety
- Strong organisational and commercial skills
Ecommerce (Online Retail)
- Manage daily eCommerce sales operations
- Ensure high-quality product listing standards and efficient order fulfilment
- Support the eCommerce team to drive income growth
- Champion innovation in Bought-in Goods and eCommerce sales strategies.
Furniture Retail
- Oversee furniture outlets and warehouse stock
- Oversee pricing, merchandising and home collection/delivery services
- Maintain high standards of display, safety and customer service
For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.
About Us
We are based in Farnham, Camberley and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.
Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our Retail team members are pivotal in helping to raise funds to deliver our vital services, ensuring ‘every day is precious’ for our patients.
The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about on our website.
Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees’ unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.
We Offer:
Excellent Benefits
- Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
- Phyllis Tuckwell Group Self Invested Personal Pension (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
- Health Cash Plan Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff Benefit Scheme & Blue Light Discount Card
Excellent Career Development
- Skills Development and Training
- Internal Mobility and Career Progression
- Apprenticeships
A Great Place to Work
- Equal Opportunities employer
- Flexible hours and flexible working
- Supportive colleagues
- 97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell*
*Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice staff survey 2023
For further information regarding the role please contact Barry Young, Head of Retail. If you are unable to apply on-line or have any questions about the recruitment process, contact HR.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 8th December 2025
Interviews to be held on the 16th, 17th and 18th December 2025
We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications be received. Your early response is therefore encouraged. Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and therefore are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
NO MEDIA AGENCIES
Our mission is to care compassionately for adults living with an advanced or terminal illness, and those closest to them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Variety is looking for an experienced Office and Facilities Manager who is proactive and highly organised to oversee the smooth day-to-day running of our office environment. This role blends operations, facilities management, and a bit of people-first thinking, ensuring the workspace is safe, efficient, and enjoyable for everyone. We own our building in Camden which has three floors and we intend to rent out one of the floors (one floor is c2,628sq feet). This role requires management of office building matters, tenants and general office management including assistance to CEO.
ABOUT VARIETY
There are 1.8m children living with disabilities in the UK with 600,000 children living in poverty. Variety exists to improve their lives. We believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that enhance their quality of life and give children and young people across the UK a better future.
Over the past 75 years we have supported over one million children by funding almost 6,000 Sunshine Coaches, almost the same number of wheelchairs, and giving thousands of grants to individual children, schools, youth clubs and other organisations for specialist equipment.
In addition, each year thousands of children take part in day trips, special events and educational activities as part of our Variety Great Days Out programme and every single day we are improving more young lives. We do it with practical, tangible help, that makes a real and immediate difference.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Office Management:
- Oversee daily office operations and maintain a professional, welcoming environment.
- Act as the primary point of contact for office-related vendors (cleaning, supplies, security, etc.).
- Manage office supplies inventory and place orders when necessary.
- Support onboarding/offboarding processes from a facilities perspective
- Handle incoming mail and deliveries and ensure efficient distribution.
- First point of contact for calls, visitors, and general office inquiries.
Governance:
- Assistance to CEO with diary coordination, organisation of events, meetings, and in-office gatherings.
- Coordination of finance committee and Trustee meetings
- Minute taking at meetings as required
- Administrative assistance as required
- Support to the DSO (Designated Safeguarding Officer)
Facilities Management:
- Oversee building maintenance, safety procedures, and office infrastructure.
- Liaise with tenants and external contractors to ensure facilities are well-maintained.
- Monitor and manage office budgets related to supplies, utilities, and maintenance.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations; manage risk assessments and fire safety drills.
- Lead sustainability initiatives within the office (e.g. recycling, energy-saving practices).
- Ensuring health and safety compliance for staff including being the fire marshal
Cost management
- Solicit and compare competitive quotes for office services and building making recommendations based on quality, reliability, and value.
- Negotiate contracts to optimise costs without compromising service standards.
- Proactively identify areas for cost reduction or improvements.
Administrative & Support:
- Maintain records of office leases, utilities, and insurance policies.
- Manage access control systems and office security.
- Support leadership with general administrative tasks when required.
- Create and maintain facilities manuals, process documentation, and onboarding guides.
Other
- Health and safety duties including fire marshal- training will be provided.
- Undertake any other duties that may from time to time be required.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential:
- Experience with the charity or Not-for-profit sector
- Proven experience as an Office and Facilities Manager, or similar role.
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving attitude with a high attention to detail.
- Familiarity with office software (e.g. MS Office, Teams)
- Knowledge of health and safety standards and regulations.
- Knowledge of safeguarding is desirable but not essential
Benefits
- Enhanced Pension (7% contribution from Variety with 2% employee contribution).
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part time staff)
- 3 additional days between Christmas and New Years given as discretionary leave
- Membership to a health and well-being cash plan scheme
- Life Assurance scheme.
FURTHER INFORMATION
· Limited travel around the UK may be required.
· Variety, the Children’s Charity, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
· Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV with a covering letter explaining:
1. Why you would like to join Variety and
2. How you would make a great candidate for this role, highlighting experience and knowledge in all areas of the role.
Applications will close on at midnight on Sunday 7th December 2025 with interviews taking place week the following week. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview
EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Inclusion is one of our key values and it is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities.
We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.
Please let us know if you have any access requirements which we might need to consider in relation to the selection process.
Please submit your CV with a covering letter explaining:
1. Why you would like to join Variety and
2. How you would make a great candidate for this role, highlighting experience and knowledge in all areas of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

