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We are seeking an outstanding Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager (Maternity Cover) to secure and manage income from Corporate Trust and Foundations, Major Donors and Corporates. We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager to join our award-winning fundraising team as a maternity cover.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
At Hand in Hand, we help women beat the odds and succeed as entrepreneurs. The money they earn and the confidence they gain changes everything. Whole families and communities rise with them.
Since 2003, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, we’ve helped more than 5 million women launch small businesses that can stand the test of time. Some are smallholder farmers learning to stand up to climate change. Some are refugees starting a new life after running from conflict. Others are young women and girls with few opportunities, starting to dream – and plan – for the future.
Our members’ achievements (so far) include:
· 6.6 million new and improved enterprises
· 11.6 million new and improved jobs created.
· 6.3 million members mobilised.
· 29.1 million indirect beneficiaries (families) impacted.
· 300% Return on Investment
Hand in Hand International is based in Baker Street, central London, with a flexible working policy that includes work-from-home Mondays and Fridays. Our team works with partners throughout the global Hand in Hand network, specialising in fundraising, strategic and programmes advice, and donor relations.
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Can you inspire and be inspired? Can you deliver great customer service? Are you looking for a chance to shine? We have fantastic opportunities for progression and development and the Freedom to nurture ideas and flair within a Framework of support to develop you.
At Barnardo's we believe in children, the funds we raise in store support the most vulnerable children and young people in the UK and now's your chance to play your part in this vital work. As well as maximising sales and profit in store you'll also ensure the very highest standards of presentation and customer services – your aim will be to make your store the best in town, for customers to visit and for your colleagues to work in.
You're an experienced people manager; you are creative and resourceful and can use this to generate customer, donor and colleague loyalty. You'll need to be well organised with great communication skills to lead your team of colleagues in store to maximise sales and profit and meet your stores targets.
In return you will work for one of the UK's largest charity retailers with benefits, including full training and development package, promotion prospects, pension and benefits.
Generating the money we need to make children's lives better is a truly fulfilling role so if you'd like to use your talent to make a positive difference then we would love to hear from you!
The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.
* As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.
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About Barnardo's
At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.
Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop our work with a focus on inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic Communities, candidates who are LGBT+ and Disabled candidates.
Our basis and values
Benefits
- Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
- A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
- Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
- Cycle2work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to Barnardo's Corporate University
*T&C's apply based on contract
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You Make It Fundraising Manager (Part-time, 4 days a week)
Are you a dynamic fundraising/ sales professional with a passion for social impact? Ready to leverage your skills to empower young women and create lasting change? Join our small, dedicated team and work closely with our Founder CEO to build meaningful partnerships that truly make a difference.
This isn't just about growth; it's about growing our capacity to transform lives. You'll secure vital brand collaborations, generate income, and create invaluable mentorships and work experiences that directly benefit our programme participants.
If you have a proven track record in strategic partnership creation and maintenance, sales and business development, with a knack and thirst for hitting financial targets, ideally for social impact causes, we want to hear from you! Bring your exceptional relationship-building skills, creative mindset, and passion for justice to a role where your work truly matters in a world that can feel and is unfair to so many.
We offer a wonderful work-life balance (part-time, hybrid, flex time), accelerated growth opportunities, invested professional development, and a strong well-being focus (therapy/wellness allowance).
Ready to ignite your purpose? Then email your CV and cover letter to recruitment@you-make-it-org. While the deadline is 5pm on Wednesday 05th November, interviews will be rolling as and when we receive relevant applications - please note we're eager to welcome the new post holder by 01st of December if not sooner
Empowering women and progressive employers
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About HOST
HOST is a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to unlocking the power of people and communities to drive meaningful change. We believe that real transformation happens from the ground up — and that grassroots activists and movements are key to tackling today’s most urgent environmental and social challenges.
And we know that our partners face barriers. That they don’t always have access to the right resources, networks, or operational solutions. That’s where we come in. HOST provides the infrastructure, strategic development expertise, and tailored support they need to thrive.
We exist to make their lives easier, taking care of essential back-office responsibilities — financial, legal, and administrative — so they can get on with the difficult challenges. And we offer strategic guidance to help them build momentum, strengthen their impact, and sustain their work for the long term.
In the face of an ever-changing world of systemic challenges, we strive to create meaningful connections and support shared progress — so our work is rooted in collaboration, inclusivity, and trust. Together, we enable the people and projects driving change to navigate complexities, overcome barriers, and make a lasting impact for a more just and equitable future.
Since 2020, we’ve supported over 350 changemakers in more than 90 countries. Because we believe in doing the right thing, acting with urgency, and working alongside change-makers to create a better world.
About the Role
As Partnerships Manager: Changemakers, you’ll lead the team that supports HOST’s global community of hosted partners (HPs). You’ll oversee all Community Support activity, ensuring partners receive the clear, responsive, and values-led service that enables them to focus on making change happen.
This role sits at the heart of the Partnership Management Circle. You’ll manage a small, high-performing team of Community Support Leads, coordinate cross-team development projects, and ensure that systems, processes, and communications evolve in step with the growing needs of our hosted partners.
Core Responsibilities
1. Leadership and Management
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Line manage the Community Support Team, providing coaching, direction, and performance feedback.
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Oversee delivery of all Community Support activities, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with HOST’s mission and tone of voice.
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Coordinate cross-team projects that strengthen HOST’s service offer and internal collaboration.
2. Hosted Partner Experience and Development
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Lead the design and delivery of the Hosted Partner Journey, from onboarding to exit.
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Oversee the production of guides, FAQs, and templates that improve hosted partner understanding and experience.
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Manage complex partner queries and ensure appropriate resolution in collaboration with Legal, Finance, and Operations.
3. Systems, Processes, and SOPs
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Develop and maintain all Community Support SOPs.
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Support the development and testing of HOSTHub features relevant to Project Hosting.
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Work with the Tech and Operations teams to improve efficiency and automation.
4. Risk and Compliance
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Lead risk identification, screening, and management for Hosted Partners.
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Work closely with the Legal Circle on legal requests, contract amendments, and risk escalations.
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Maintain accurate documentation of risk assessments and resolutions.
5. Pricing, Performance and Development
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Set and manage pricing within the approved HOST fee range.
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Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) with support from the Data Analyst.
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Lead annual Project Hosting service reviews and contribute to continuous improvement.
6. Collaboration and Communications
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Work with Communications to deliver partner-facing materials, including the Project Hosting Bulletin.
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Ensure all partner resources reflect HOST’s empowering, expert, and empathetic tone.
Required Experience
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5+ years' experience in operations, partnerships, or programme delivery within a not-for-profit, social enterprise, or international NGO.
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3+ years' experience managing partner or client relationships, ideally across multiple regions or cultures.
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2+ years' experience leading and developing a small team, including setting goals, coaching, and performance management.
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Confident managing systems, workflows, and digital tools (such as ClickUp, Zendesk, Jotform, or CRM platforms).
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Proven ability to coordinate across departments and disciplines to resolve complex partner or client issues.
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Experience designing, documenting, and improving organisational processes or SOPs to drive efficiency.
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Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into service or system improvements.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent HOST’s tone and values in partner-facing communications.
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Demonstrated organisational and problem-solving skills, with a track record of meeting deadlines in fast-moving, distributed teams.
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Confident working independently in a remote, cross-cultural environment, with strong self-management and collaboration skills.
At HOST, we believe change starts with people who care.
If you’re passionate about building systems that help others thrive — and want to play a key role in supporting changemakers around the world — we’d love to hear from you.
We believe in the power of people to do extraordinary things. Our mission is to host the world's change-makers, enabling climate and social action.
Job title: Events Manager
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours) a week - must be able to work some weekends and evenings
Length of Contract: Permanent
Salary: £29,250 per annum (gross) for a 37.5 hour working week, plus 5% employer pension contribution
Probationary Period: 4 months
Location: Bridge 5 Mill, Ancoats, Manchester
Closing date: 5pm on Monday 10th November
Interview date: Wednesday 19th November
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Responsible to: Bridge 5 Mill’s Board of Trustees
ROLE
An exciting role focused on growing and supporting the range of events that take place in Bridge 5 Mill, being first point of contact with potential hirers of our events spaces, supporting our community of tenants and users, and supporting Bridge 5 Mill’s day to day operations, including reception, marketing and social media.
BACKGROUND
Bridge 5 Mill is a centre of social change in a historic 5 storey mill on the edge of Ancoats / Northern Quarter, comprising workspaces and event spaces. Our unique sustainable and ethical approach characterises our building and drives all our activities. Bridge 5 Mill is part of a family of organisations (part of the Fairfield Environment Trust, a registered charity) including the Kindling Trust, promoting ecological and social justice through a broad range of projects.
We have just fixed our broken lift. This is great news, as the period without a lift had a significant impact on our community of tenants, wider users and on our income from venue hire (with far fewer events able to take place during this time). This came on the tail of the Covid pandemic, which transformed how and when people use workspaces and events spaces.
We are now at a pivotal time to rebuild both our events program and our offer as a beautiful, ethical and central venue to hire, as well as exploring how to diversify our services. You will be an instrumental part in the development and growth of our activities and in overcoming these recent challenges.
This role is a fantastic opportunity to join a small dedicated team to help us deliver our vision. Alongside the Building Manager, your role will cover day to day operations, reception, events and marketing. You will be central to supporting events and our hirers, promoting our social change vision, and making Bridge 5 Mill a thriving community hub. We are looking for someone with experience of managing or promoting events, excellent interpersonal skills, energy and leadership.
MAIN DUTIES INCLUDE
Events and community building duties;
- First point of contact for enquiries about events or from potential hirers
- Liaise with hirers and event facilitators
- Build events collaborations and partners
- Assist with event setup and management
- Plan and deliver community, social change and revenue generating events
- Build a network with similar spaces in Manchester to strengthen collaborations
- Uphold excellent service and reputation for the venue
Marketing duties;
- Deliver marketing outputs to increase revenue streams and new opportunities
- Develop a portfolio of new corporate clients
- Promote Bridge 5 Mill services, events, campaigns, values and social impact
- Promote and support our community’s activities
- Build relationship with key partners, local groups and new collaborators
- Manage and build Bridge 5 Mill’s online presence and accounts
- Produce compelling content and assist with marketing materials
Reception and day to day operations duties;
- Assist with bookings and appointment scheduling
- Support a friendly and welcoming environment
- Greet and assist building users
- Answer queries, phone calls, respond to emails and messages
- Provide information about Bridge 5 Mill and promote our services
- Supervise the security of the building
- On-call duties requiring timely response by phone or visits to the Mill
- Be a first responder i.e. fire marshal, first aider…
General duties;
- Reflect the Group’s vision and principles
- Be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures
- Assist Bridge 5 Mill team with business reports and strategic planning
- Manage and work within allocated budgets
- Reporting progress to our Trustees
- Fulfilling any and all such other duties and assignments as may be required from time to time
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Competence, Skills and Knowledge;
Essential:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience of reception, hospitality or facilities operations
Experience of events organisation and delivery
Experience of marketing
Ability to engage people from a variety of backgrounds
Problem solving, proactiveness and leadership skills
Ability to prioritise tasks, good time management and organisational skills
Desirable:
Customer service skills
Experience of community building
Experience and skills in communications and publicity work
Experience in social media accounts management and content creation
Good administration and IT skills
Personal;
Essential:
Available for out of hours and weekend working
Awareness, understanding and enthusiasm for environmental and social change issues
Drive and enthusiasm to meet set objectives. A high degree of personal motivation and initiative, the ability to work under pressure, whilst working cooperatively in a team environment
Ability to learn on the job, and respond to possibilities and potential opportunities
Willingness and flexibility to undertake any relevant training required
Desirable:
Understanding of the social change and VCSE sector
Knowledge of the events and venue hires industry
Please send / attach a CV and a COVER LETTER.
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Key information
Location: Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, Nottingham, or London
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full time)
Start date: ASAP (we are happy to work with notice periods)
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £31,830 - £35,280 per annum if based in London. £29,175 - £32,625 per annum if based in Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle or Nottingham, plus a £312 yearly tax-free work from home allowance.
Application deadline: 12 noon, Monday 10th November 2025
The application for this role will consist of a written application; a telephone interview; and an Assessment Centre (via Zoom).
Assessment Centres will take place week commencing 1st December and will consist of an interview and a task relating to the role.
About upReach
Do you think that your socio-economic background should determine your career prospects?
upReach’s vision is of a society in which everybody has an equal opportunity to realise their full career potential. Our work is important because right now a student from disadvantaged background who gains a first-class degree from a top university is less likely to secure an elite job than a more privileged student with a 2.2.
We are an award-winning charity employer working to address this issue in partnership with employers and universities. We help undergraduates from lower socioeconomic backgrounds achieve their career potential by providing an intensive programme of support that addresses socio-economic barriers to graduate employment.
To find out more about our work, visit our website and read our Annual Report, and Impact Report.
ROLE SUMMARY
This role will be pivotal in devising, executing, and evaluating impactful marketing and communication strategies that resonate with key audiences and advance upReach's mission of transforming social mobility in the UK. The successful candidate will split their time between PR and external affairs (50%) and marketing campaign development and delivery (50%), with flexibility to adjust based on organisational priorities.
Reporting to the Senior Marketing and Communications Manager, and closely collaborating with the Junior Marketing and Communications Manager on specific projects, focussed on increasing press coverage, creating compelling marketing materials, and delivering impactful campaigns. You will work closely with the wider team to ensure all communications align with upReach’s brand, with the ultimate aim of championing upReach's mission to transform social mobility in the UK. You will also support upReach in fulfilling our 2024-27 strategic objectives.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
PR, External Affairs & Policy:
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PR Strategy: Contribute to the development and implementation of a PR strategy to raise awareness of upReach and the cause of social mobility, secure new partners/funders, and attract student applicants.
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Media Content: Create press releases, opinion pieces, blogs and research that reflect the charity’s policy positions on key social mobility issues, and keep upReach website up to date with the latest coverage and articles.
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Impact Monitoring: Track and quality score incoming press coverage to analyse performance and adjust strategies based on incoming insights, pro-actively securing additional backlinks.
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External Stakeholder Management: Help respond to incoming media inquiries, ensuring timely responses and distribution of materials. Cultivate relationships with journalists, media outlets, influencers, other social mobility organisations, and other key stakeholders to expand upReach’s visibility, updating the CRM and journalist database accordingly.
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Media, Policy and Research Monitoring: Track and respond to relevant social mobility and education-related policy changes in the UK, ensuring upReach has an active voice in these discussions where appropriate and disseminating key updates to the wider team.
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Award Submissions: Support the identification and submission of high-quality award entries to build upReach’s profile across key target sectors.
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Crisis Communications: Support in the preparation of responses to any external inquiries or crises, ensuring upReach’s reputation is protected.
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Patron and Ambassador Research: Assist in the research of potential high-profile ambassadors for upReach, ensuring they align with our mission and values.
Marketing Campaigns:
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Student Attraction: Support the delivery of upReach’s student attraction strategy to raise awareness of upReach amongst eligible undergraduate students.
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Campaign Support: Assist in the planning and execution of multi-channel marketing campaigns that drive engagement with beneficiaries, partners, donors, and funders.
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Content Creation: Work closely with the marketing team to produce compelling digital and print content, including case studies, social media posts/templates, blogs, email campaigns, videos and more.
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Brand Consistency: Assist in reviewing external-facing materials to ensure they align with upReach’s brand guidelines, tone of voice, and key messages. Act in a consulting role to support the successful delivery of Associate-focussed communications.
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Marketing Asset Management: Maintain a comprehensive inventory of marketing materials, ensuring resources remain up-to-date and relevant, while monitoring distribution amongst the team.
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Monitoring and Evaluation: Assist in reporting on the success of campaigns using tools like Google Analytics and social media insights.
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Collaborative Marketing: Collaborate with other charities, higher education institutions, and student societies, to develop co-marketing opportunities that expand programme reach among target student audiences.
Other responsibilities:
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Manage the External Affairs rotation to help one member of the Future Charity Leaders Programme (FCLP), upReach’s internal graduate scheme, to learn more about this area of the charity.
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Continue to develop skills, knowledge and best practice that will enable you to excel in the role, including training on pitching to the media, crafting compelling content and building press relationships.
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Undertake other marketing, communications or administrative tasks that are required within this role.
Please note that it is not possible for the job description to cover the exhaustive list of responsibilities of your role due to the varied nature of the role. The job description aims to provide an overview of your remit.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
We are looking for someone who is passionate about social mobility and believe that background should not be a barrier to graduate employment.
To be successful, you would ideally have experience in marketing and communications, particularly in executing PR and policy strategies, facilitating media relations and/or running successful communications campaigns. While not required, experience within a charity, social impact or education-focused organisation would also be highly beneficial for this role.
Required skills:
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Written Communication: Ability to write in a clear and persuasive way that breaks down complex issues into digestible content (e.g. press releases, social media posts and newsletters). Excellent verbal communication for networking, media relations, and public speaking.
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Creativity and Storytelling: Strong creative flair to develop engaging content and narrative that resonate with different audiences across digital and traditional platforms.
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Media Knowledge: Good understanding of the media landscape, with experience in managing media contacts, securing coverage, and building relationships with the press.
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Attention-to-Detail: Strong eye for detail, including excellent proofreading and editing skills, to ensure high-quality, error-free content.
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Brand Awareness: Understanding of how to promote and protect upReach’s brand reputation and the importance of maintaining brand-compliant messaging across all platforms.
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Project Management: Strong organisational and project management skills, with experience handling multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously. Ability to quickly adapt to changing situations, including responding to media inquiries or handling unexpected challenges.
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Pro-activity: A proactive attitude and an ability to suggest, research and implement new ideas to achieve our organisational objectives.
Desirable (Not Required) Experience:
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Hands-on experience with some or all of the following tools/software:
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G-suite
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Zoom
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Canva or similar design software.
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Mailchimp or similar email marketing software.
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Website content management systems (CMS).
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Bigin, Zoho or similar customer relationship management tools (CRMs).
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Trello
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Knowledge of GDPR compliance.
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Knowledge of regulations around charity communications, including compliance with data protection laws and ethical storytelling.
COMPETENCIES
In general, Senior Officer level involves you demonstrating more leadership capabilities than in an entry-level position. This includes having ownership of a new area (press/PR), and demonstrating an ability to informally lead and have positive influence on the wider team. We will be looking for you to demonstrate that you can plan ahead, proactively anticipate upcoming projects or risks, and problem solve independently.
Please see below a summary of the key competencies required for this role:
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Motivation (2) - Shows self-motivation to increase upReach’s impact, and develops an understanding of team strengths in order to provide support to the wider team where needed.
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Leadership (2) - Takes responsibility for leading on set projects, creating a supportive environment for any others’ working on the project, and inspiring the wider team by keeping them informed on progress.
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Continuous improvement (2) - Pursues this continuously, focusing on developing specific skills needed in your own role, actively implementing any learnings from training, and measuring your own performance.
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Planning and organising (2) - Organising own work effectively, including scheduling, prioritising, setting and communicating realistic timeframes, and negotiating successfully when faced with multiple requests / working on collaborative tasks.
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Problem solving & decision making (2) - Being the key problem solver within area of responsibility, using experience to analyse problems from different angles, including getting input from others, asking questions and using data before making decisions
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Innovative (2) - Proactively suggestions to improve team’s current working methods, applying own knowledge and expertise to solutions
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Management (2) (rotations)- Able to give clear instruction and lets people know what’s expected of them in collaborative work or in area of leadership, and able to manage partnerships / external relationships effectively
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Commitment to social mobility (2) - Has developed an advanced understanding of social mobility and complex concepts within the field, and can articulate upReach’s role within this to external stakeholders
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Communication (3) - Express ideas effectively and sensitively, confidently handling challenging conversations, and leading meetings and sessions where appropriate.
Team Culture & Benefits:
We offer:
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Flexible and hybrid working.
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Statutory Holiday Entitlement of 25 days and bank holidays. This increases to 2 additional days after 2.5 years and then to 3 additional days after 5 years of working with us.
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Birthday leave and Voluntary leave
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Enhanced Parental Leave beyond statutory requirements for all team members.
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3% Pension Contribution, which increased to 5% after 5 years of working with us.
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Cycle-to-work scheme.
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Monthly socials and annual wellbeing days
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Dedication to Staff Wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aid Training.
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Personal Development Budget, activated after 6 months in the role.
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The opportunity to participate in our fantastic staff networks:
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Disability and Inclusion Network
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Diverse Roots Network
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Green Network
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LGBTQ+ Network
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Mindfulness Network
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Parents and Carers Network
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Ready to apply?
We are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive. All applications will be blind screened, and our job packs are available in Braille, large text or another format upon request. We can provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment application process and on the job, and we'll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible.
Applications close on Monday 10th November at 12:00 noon.
Equal Opportunities
At upReach, we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We celebrate and value the diverse perspectives that people from all backgrounds bring to our team. We are passionate about creating a workplace that is inclusive and reflects the diversity of communities across the UK. Thus, we encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities, those who are care-experienced, those from low socio-economic backgrounds, and those who are LGBTQIA+.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Fundraising Manager
- Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week
- Location: 14A Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RW and Hybrid
- Salary: £28,906 - £35,844 per annum
- Closing date: 5th November 2025 at 12 noon
- Interview date: 12th November 2025
Are you a passionate relationship-builder with a flair for community engagement and a drive to make a difference?
We’re looking for a new passionate and enthusiastic Community Fundraising Manager to join the team from Monday 2 March 2026, following the retirement of a long-standing member of the team. The Community Fundraising Manager plays a key role within the Community, Events and Corporate Team, which is part of the wider Fundraising function in the Income Generation Directorate.
As Community Fundraising Manager you’ll be central to driving income through community engagement, supporting local fundraising initiatives, and building strong relationships with supporters
The organisation is entering an exciting chapter, having recently appointed a new Chief Executive and launched a bold five-year Strategy, supported by an ambitious three-year Strategic Fundraising Plan. This strategic plan places community fundraising at the heart of our ambition to grow sustainable income and deepen our impact, with a key focus on new business development
You’ll have:
- proven experience in community fundraising
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- an enthusiastic and creative approach
- confidence to work across multiple projects, adapting to varied situations
- a strong team ethic and commitment to Helen & Douglas House’s mission.
Ready to bring your skills to a role that matters?
Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Hospice charity based in Oxford, providing palliative, respite, end-of-life and bereavement care to life-limited children and their families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office
What the job involves
We’re looking for a creative and motivated account management professional to join our team at an incredibly exciting time for Prostate Cancer UK. You’ll be responsible for managing some of Prostate Cancer UK’s flagship charity partnerships.
The Partnerships Executive handles the management and development of Prostate Cancer UK’s strategic partnerships. You’ll be able to drive impact and value for both the charity and partners.
You’ll be working closely with key stakeholders to raise awareness amongst local communities across the UK and raise funds to invest into better treatments for men with prostate cancer. This role offers the chance to build strong and effective relationships both internally and externally and ensure that each partnership meets its goals. It will be necessary to show a diligent approach to partnership management as well as identify opportunities for growth. You’ll also be providing administrative support to the partnerships team including review of processes and ownership of monthly / quarterly reporting.
This is a six-month fixed term contract covering internal secondment within the team.
What we want from you
We’re looking for someone who’s motivated to raise vital funds for Prostate Cancer UK and can build strong, lasting partnerships that make a real difference. You’ll bring experience of stakeholder management, project coordination, and developing meaningful relationships with donors and partners.
With great interpersonal skills, you’ll enjoy forming strong connections with people from all walks of life, working collaboratively and positively with colleagues and external partners alike. Organised and proactive, you’ll be able to prioritise your workload, manage multiple projects at once, and thrive when working to tight deadlines. We’re after someone with a can-do attitude and persuasive flair, able to engage partners imaginatively and motivated to turn every opportunity into success.
Good public speaking, presentation and organisation skills are desirable, with some knowledge of issues and trends in the charity sector. A natural empathy for men and their families affected by prostate cancer is also essential and can inspire others to get involved.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.
We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.
How and where we work
We are all expected to be in the office (SE1 2QN) 4 days a month (pro-rata for part time colleagues) to work with and alongside colleagues in our immediate team and beyond to build connections and strong working relationships and for various meetings with partners across London. We value that face-to-face time for relationships, projects and decisions.
Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: Based in the London office, where we usually do team days once a week on a Thursday. Homeworking options available in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy.
About the role
As Brand Manager (Brand Marketing) at Crisis, you will play a pivotal role in developing and embedding a bold, unifying brand proposition that everyone across the charity can get behind. Working in close partnership with the Brand and Marketing Lead, Head of Brand Marketing and Audiences, and colleagues across Crisis — including experts by experience — you will shape what Crisis stands for and how we show up to the world.
We’re looking for someone who can help define and bring to life a long-term brand positioning platform and lead the development of integrated brand marketing campaigns that inspire belief and action in our vision to end homelessness.
This is a highly collaborative role that combines strategic brand thinking with creative execution — connecting insight, storytelling and design to ensure our brand is understood, felt, and lived both internally and externally.
About you
You will have:
- Proven experience in brand management or brand marketing roles – you’ll know how to deliver brand strategies that strengthen awareness and engagement
- Experience of developing or embedding a brand proposition or positioning platform
- A track record in delivering large-scale, integrated, multi-channel campaigns.
- A strong understanding of brand and audience insight, working with design and creative teams to deliver impactful storytelling and content.
- Proven skills in using brand and marketing data to inform decision-making.
- Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills — collaborative and able to bring others on the journey.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
- Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly
- And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Sunday 9 November 2025 at 23:59
Interview date and location: Monday 24 to Thursday 27 November via Microsoft Teams
Interview process: A short presentation task and then competency-based interview questions.
AI in Job Applications
We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
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Senior Manager, Retention and Engagement
Contract type: Permanent, Full Time (35 Hours per week)
Location: London, UK.
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40% of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person
Salary: £48,867 – £51,439 per year with excellent benefits.
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team
Our Supporter Marketing team is a dynamic group of creative and data-driven marketers, fundraisers and campaigners responsible for the broadest spectrum of marketing activity in the UK—from brand & DRTV TV, digital marketing, retention and engagement stewardship, integrated fundraising campaigns and mass public campaigning. We are pivotal in shaping the dialogue with the UK mass public and over 700,000 supporters - driving the mission to ensure everyone, everywhere has access to clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene. This role will be a key player in this integrated, high-impact team.
About the role
As our Senior Marketing Manager - Retention & Engagement, you will strategically lead the team responsible for the £34 million existing supporter income stream and work closely with and the wider Supporter Marketing Team and teams across Communication and Fundraising to maximise Supporter Lifetime Value.
In this role, you will:
- Own and deliver the strategic priorities for Supporter Engagement and Retention, holding accountability for the £34 million income target and the maximisation of Supporter Lifetime Value.
- Provide direct line management to a team of five specialists, leading the strategic prioritisation and delivery of the entire retention portfolio (Appeals, HV, Email, Stewardship, Magazine).
- Lead the annual and long-term budget planning process, driving accurate forecasting and optimal resource allocation for the retention function.
- Design and champion the omnichannel Supporter Journey roadmap, ensuring a unified, personalised experience that strengthens supporter loyalty and engagement.
- Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.
Requirements
To be successful, you will need:
- Retention Strategy & Income Accountability: Proven track record of managing a significant income stream from existing supporters, demonstrating success in reducing attrition and growing supporter lifetime value.
- Leadership & Budget Mastery: Experience in leading and managing a small, high-impact team of specialists, coupled with expertise in annual budget planning, forecasting, and reforecasting.
- Engagement & Digital Expertise: Deep expertise in developing and optimising complex supporter loyalty programmes and automating multi-channel journeys, including proficiency in email marketing.
- Collaboration & Influence: Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to build strong senior-level relationships and drive alignment across Fundraising and Communications teams.
Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:
- Experience managing or overseeing Mid-Value Donor strategies within a mass-market context.
- Prior experience working in the Non-Profit or International Development Sector.
- A professional CIM/IDM Qualification (or equivalent).
Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on 5th November.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre‑employment screening
To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
- 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
- Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Season ticket loan
- Free annual eye tests
- ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
- Sabbaticals
- One paid volunteer day each year
As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break.
These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances.
Our Global Commitment:
Our people promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change !
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.



Actively Interviewing
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!
Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Full-Time (37 hrs) LC2 SCP 29 – 32 - £39,862 to £42,839
About Crewe Town Council
Crewe Town Council was formed in 2013 as the result of a referendum, with a role to provide a strong voice for Crewe. The parish of Crewe is broken into six wards made up of a diverse community. The Council is made up of twenty elected members (Town Councillors) and a small team of officers work to deliver local services and activities including events.
About Events at Crewe Town Council
Crewe is a home to an ever growing hive of activity when it comes to events and culture and Crewe Town Council is proud to be a part of this.
Crewe Town Council has a rich history of hosting outstanding events including a regular monthly feature market, school holiday programmes, a soap box derby event, music events, Crewe Day Festival, Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade, an annual Christmas Lights Switch On and so much more!
Events make a huge contribution to our local community and economy. They provide recreational opportunities for residents and contribute to strong, resilient communities by providing the chance for people to have an active role in the community through volunteering or participation in event activities. At their biggest, events give Crewe a raised profile, boosting inward investment and visits to the town.
The town enjoys a thriving and engaged community which is keen to express its individuality as well as welcome ideas for contemporary events from around the country. Crewe Town Council continually builds on these elements to develop a culture of active delivery of events in partnership with the community, agencies and businesses that contribute to achieving our ambition to make Crewe the place to Live, Work & Enjoy.
Crewe is in a time of change and opportunity, with redevelopment of the town centre underway and new exciting cultural projects and initiatives emerging. Local residents and organisations alike are invigorated and passionate about the role of events in the town, both now and for its future.
About the role
This role is maternity cover and will be offered on a fixed term contract.
The role will report directly in to the Town Clerk and be responsible for the Events Officer, contractors and volunteers. You will work closely with other officers including Communications, Public Services, Community, Heritage and Support Officer.
Crewe Town council has a rich and varied events and culture programme planned and set out for 2026 which needs oversight while the events and culture manager is on maternity leave. This will require a suitably experienced and qualified individual to ensure delivery is consistent, compliant and maintains the usual standard of quality events and experiences delivered by Crewe Town Council.
If you’ve applied for this position before, please note that your application has already been considered.
Closing Date: 12:00pm on Friday 14th November 2025 (Please note, the closing date may be brought forward if a suitable candidate is identified before the deadline).
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible, to be discussed and agreed.
Expected contract length: This is a fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover for the position of Events and Culture Manager. The contract is expected to last for around 12months depending on start date.
In the event that the post-holder returns from maternity leave earlier than anticipated, the contract may be terminated with one months notice.
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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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Contract type
Part time, permanent
Location
Whittington
Hours
Part time (22.5 hours) Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Annual salary
E – 1 £39,224.42 - pro rata for part time hours
Review date
19/10/2025
The Group Volunteer Manager will report directly into the Deputy Director of People & Organisational Development.
The role will play a key part in recruiting, attracting and retaining St Giles volunteer workforce. They will lead and manage the volunteer lifecycle from start to end as well as providing ongoing support to Volunteer Leads and ensuring we are complaint with all procedures including safeguarding.
The Group Volunteer Manager will play a pivotal role in designing and enhancing St Giles volunteering initiatives. They will play a vital role in significantly growing our volunteer workforce across clinical and non-clinical services. By fostering strong relationships with Volunteer Leads they will implement strategic plans and create meaningful opportunities for volunteers.
They will be responsible for promoting a positive and engaged volunteer workforce across St Giles group.
They will work closely with the Deputy Director of People and Organisational Development to shape and deliver the Volunteer Strategy and contribute to the development of a positive and inclusive organisational culture.
Qualifications
Desirable
·Educated to degree level or equivalent
·Volunteer management/training qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
·Significant experience of the volunteering sector
·Knowledge of volunteering good practice, relevant legislation and resources
·Experience of developing and delivering training and presentations
·Experience of planning and delivering volunteer events
·Experience of using a Volunteer Management System
·Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels
·Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
·Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
·Experience of managing projects
·Experience of meeting standards for a regulatory body e.g. Care Quality Commission
·Experience in data analysis and impact reporting
Desirable
·Knowledge of the voluntary sector and best practices
Values
·Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours
Skills
Essential
·Management and leadership skills
·Training skills
·Time management
·Interpersonal skills
·Ability to deliver well-developed verbal, written and analytical information with good presentation skills for a range of audiences and contexts
Personal Attributes
·Empathetic
·Team player
·Able to work under pressure
·Collaborative
·Ambassador for St Giles Hospice
Other requirements
·Valid driving licence
·Eligibility to work in the UK
·Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests
Just so you know:
This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role; this may be earlier than the closing date.
If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit our website for our Privacy Policy. This is in extension to Charity Job Privacy Policy.
Whether you’re living with a terminal illness, or your loved one is nearing the end of their life, we’re here for you at every stage.


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We are working in partnership with Surrey Wildlife Trust (SWT) to secure their new Head of Fundraising & Communications. SWT provide expert advice and guidance to landowners and managers, while inspiring and educating people and organisations across the county on what they can do to help tackle the ongoing climate emergency, while supporting the health and wellbeing of all who live in Surrey. By doing this, SWT will create a county that is full of diverse and abundant wildlife, where nature is at the heart of individual choices, corporate decisions, and local economic and policy making.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven, passionate and experienced senior fundraiser to lead transformational fundraising and communications across the organisation. As Head of Fundraising & Communications, you will lead a dynamic and talented team to develop and deliver a powerful fundraising strategy that expands and diversifies income. From major donors to corporate partnerships, membership growth to trusts & foundations, you will ensure SWT have the financial strength to support their ambitious conservation goals.
You will also drive their mission-led communications, engaging a wide range of audiences through PR, marketing, digital, and social media to enhance awareness and inspire action through compelling campaigns and appeals.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate:
- Proven experience in fundraising leadership, with expertise across multiple income streams
- A track record of securing major gifts and partnerships
- Strong strategic leadership skills, able to inspire and motivate teams
- Excellent relationship-building abilities with donors, corporates, and key stakeholders
- Experience in marketing, PR, and digital communications to enhance engagement
A passion for wildlife, conservation, and nature recovery, a creative, storytelling mindset and the ability to inspire others to maximise their potential, will be essential.
Are you ready to play a key role in protecting and restoring Surrey’s wildlife while ensuring a financially sustainable future for nature?
For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Executive Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
SWT are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage applications from backgrounds which may be underrepresented in our sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. If you have any reasonable adjustments or wish to apply for this role under the Disability Confident Scheme, please confirm in your application, or contact the Charisma Operations Teams separately. Charisma will ensure all candidates who disclose that they wish to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and that meet the minimum criteria for the role will receive an opportunity to interview with the Charisma Consultant representing the vacancy.
Hours: Full time (4-day week and flexible working all considered), permanent
Location: Pirbright, Surrey / hybrid (2 days a week onsite preferred)
Closing date: 9 November 2025
Charisma will review applications on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Trusts and Foundations Manager role. This pivotal position offers an exciting opportunity to shape and lead the organisation’s trust and foundation fundraising strategies, driving growth in a dynamic and ambitious environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategies to expand the trust and foundations portfolio, ensuring sustainable pipeline growth
- Manage a diverse portfolio of existing funders and cultivate new relationships to secure multi-year and increasing donations.
- Steward relationships, ensuring high levels of engagement and retention
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop compelling propositions and align funding opportunities with organisational developments.
- Management and development of a Trust Officer responsible for small trusts, medium funders, and stewardship activities, offering guidance and strategic insight.
- Track and report on funding pipeline, stakeholder engagement, and relevant metrics to senior leadership.
- Manage donor communications, submission of funding applications, and reporting requirements effectively.
Person Specification
- Proven experience managing trust and foundation fundraising, ideally at a senior level, with a track record of securing six-figure contributions.
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to cultivate and sustain long-term partnerships.
- Excellent strategic planning and pipeline development skills, with an innovative approach to funding models
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop team members, with excellent communication skills.
- A results-oriented mindset with strong organisational skills and capacity to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to adapt to evolving organisational needs and contribute to strategic growth initiatives.
What’s on Offer
Salary: circa £41,000
Remote based roles with regular meetings in London (travel paid for)
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

