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‘Communication is one of the most important things, and I feel the ESU has set us up for life.’ Schools’ Mace 2024 participant
Oracy gives young people the skills and confidence to shape their lives and to build a more connected and cooperative world
Both nationally and internationally, public discussion and political debate are increasingly polarised and divided. Social media, fake news and new technologies such as AI can create echo chambers, where claims pass unchallenged, and different views are hard to find. The English-Speaking Union shows that there is a more constructive and collaborative path. The ESU was founded in 1918 to build greater understanding and friendships between people and nations. We are an educational charity with international reach, with an ESU in over 50 countries. Today our work is focussed on training young people in oracy – speaking and listening skills, in critical thinking and self-expression - to build skilful communicators and engaged citizens and leaders.
The English-Speaking Union and our work is more important now than ever.
Overview of the Team
The Corporate Services team provides essential strategic and operational support across the organisation. Our governance function oversees compliance, risk management, and performance frameworks. The finance team manages budgets, financial planning, and reporting. All of this contributes to effective decision making. We are also responsible for looking after our properties, which includes maintaining oversight of two commercial leases, and maintaining Dartmouth House which is a grade II* listed events venue and our Head Office in Mayfair.
Purpose of this role
The Senior Governance Officer will provide high quality support to the Board of Trustees and its sub-Committees, and the Chief Operating Officer. This role will work closely with the Executive Assistant to the Director General.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being at the heart of an organisation’s operations—helping to keep the corporate services running smoothly, so that our Education and Supporter teams can focus on delivering impact through our programmes.
Responsibilities and Expectations
- Provide governance support including the preparation and timely circulation of agendas, papers, minutes and action logs for Board and Committee meetings.
- Monitor and report on progress against Board and Committee actions, ensuring timely follow-up and delivery.
- Ensure the charity complies with statutory, regulatory and sector best practice, including maintenance of key registers including the risk register, gift & hospitality register, declarations of interest, and compliance trackers.
- Maintain the organisation’s contract register, tracking review dates and supporting internal contract reviews and renewals.
- Provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to the Chief Operating Officer, helping to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Assist with the planning and delivery of the annual external audit, working with colleagues and auditors to meet key deadlines.
- Support the delivery of the annual Board effectiveness review, gathering feedback and helping to implement improvements.
- Facilitate due diligence checks as needed, liaising with legal advisors to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Deliver one-off projects and provide flexible support across the Corporate Services team as required.
Skills and Experience
- A good understanding of Charities Act and Charity Governance Code.
- A track record of providing secretariat support, including minute taking.
- Excellent administrative skills, highly organised with very good attention to detail.
- A tactful and conscientious individual who can navigate through complex situations
- Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- A motivated self-starter who can quickly translate issues into solutions.
- A team player who can quickly build trusted relationships at all levels.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Can confidently and professionally challenge and hold people to account.
- The ability to manage several projects simultaneously whilst working at a high standard.
- Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office.
- 28 Days Annul leave plus bank holidays
- Enhanced pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Group life cover
- Employee Assistance
- Virtual GP
- Season Ticket Loan
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role is homebased with regular travel to South West and London, and occasional travel to Birmingham for team meetings.
Are you a communications professional looking for an exciting and rewarding new role? Apply for the Regional Communications Officer job vacancy at homelessness charity Emmaus UK.
About Emmaus
Emmaus is a secular organisation supporting homeless and socially excluded people by providing a home for as long as it is needed, meaningful work experience in a social enterprise and a sense of belonging and community. There are currently 29 Emmaus communities in the UK stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, collectively supporting more than 850 people. There are also 3 Emmaus groups working towards the development of services in their areas. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.
About the role
Our team of Regional Communications Officers support Emmaus communities and groups to increase their profile and engage supporters. You will work closely with up to four Emmaus charities to identify their communications needs, plan and deliver work to help achieve their goals.
Who are we looking for?
We require someone with excellent skills and knowledge in communications, public relations and marketing with at least two years’ experience working in a busy and varied communications role. Although not essential, knowledge and understanding of homelessness and the charity sector would also be an advantage.
Within this hybrid role, you can be based at home or in an Emmaus community. Wherever you are located, maintaining ongoing positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders is vitally important. This role will suit someone located in the South West or London as regular travel (usually at least one community visit per week) will be required to Bristol, Gloucester and London.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and seeing a long-lasting impact, then this is the perfect time for you to get involved and join Emmaus.
What we offer
· £30,400 per annum pro rata
· Working hours: 4 days per week (30 hours), Monday to Friday
· Contract: Permanent
· Pension: Stakeholder pension with 6% employer contribution
· Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays + 3 concessionary days leave
· Training & development: Individually tailored induction, ongoing training and development
· Volunteering: 2 days allowance each year
· Employee assistance: 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available
· Wellbeing: Weekly wellbeing hour to promote personal wellbeing
· Flexible working: Options available, subject to the requirements of the role
· Life assurance: Death in service lump sum of 3 x salary
To apply
To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us by midnight on Sunday 13 July 2025
Please ensure you download the job pack and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.
Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams on Monday 21 July 2025.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us.
Equal Opportunities
Emmaus UK provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Reports to: Director of Strategy
Staff responsibilities: Line manage four staff; Senior Social Media Officer, Communications Officer, Communications Assistant, Media Officer
Hours of work: 37.5 hours, full time. The role is contracted until 31 March 2026, due to government funding.
Please note, candidates must be based in the UK.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the promotion of Bikeability, the Government’s national cycle training programme, as a key member of the management team.
The Head of Marketing and Communications is responsible for the creation, development and delivery of marketing and communications activity with both internal and external audiences, including the Bikeability industry, schools, parents, the general public, media, and key stakeholders.
You will head up a team of talented communication experts, as part of the Strategy team, ensuring the delivery of all communications activity, including marketing campaigns, social media, press relations, industry engagement, and communications support to our public affairs strategy.
You will have excellent experience of delivering outstanding marketing and communications campaigns to increase brand awareness and drive service demand. You will have a collaborative approach and enjoy working as part of a team. You will report to the Director of Strategy and be actively engaged in advising the executive team and trustees.
Responsibilities:
Lead the Promotions and Communications team to:
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Develop and deliver The Bikeability Trust’s marketing, communications and media activities, including campaigns and project communications
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Manage relevant contracts with external agencies, including website management and graphic design
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Deliver the Bikeability social media programme to key audiences including parents, schools, internal Bikeability industry, and general public for wider awareness
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Deliver communications support for Bikeability industry through a programme of regular communications
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Work collaboratively with teams across the organisation to deliver effective project communication deliverables
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Effectively manage team budget
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Use media monitoring and brand tracking to evaluate impact and manage brand reputation
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Ensure evaluation and impact of communications work is collated and learning shared.
Enhance and improve strategic stakeholders’ engagement, including joint campaigns, cross-promotion and/or specific project activity to:
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Ensure the Department for Transport and Active Travel England are fully engaged in any communications activity, working with them to amplify messaging
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Work with cycling and active travel organisations on joint campaigns and promotions
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Suport our Fundraising team to generate engagement and income from individual donors and corporate partners
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Work with our agency partner to provide communications support to public affairs strategy
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Ensure equality, diversity and inclusion are considered, and the Bikeability industry voice is at the centre, in all research projects and programmes.
Provide communications leadership across The Bikeability Trust:
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Champion and advocate the brand, supporting and motivating teams across the organisation to adopt our tone of voice and messaging
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Track communications performance management and make recommendations for improvement
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Deputise for the Director of Strategy in reporting to Board and attending Board meetings.
Essential Skills and Experience
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Minimum of 2 years leadership experience in communications, PR or marketing, including management of a small team.
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Experience of communications and marketing, including promotional campaigns
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Experience of website management
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Strong leadership and collaborative working style
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Self-motivated with positive mindset
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Excellent communication and analytical skills
Desirable Skills and Experience:
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Experience working in charity or non-profit sector
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Experience working in cycling industry
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Experience working with local and national government
About The Bikeability Trust
The Bikeability Trust’s purpose is to ensure that all cycle training is delivered to a gold standard, inspiring everyone to cycle with competence and confidence.
We are:
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Expert: The Trust has successfully administered the Bikeability programme on behalf of government since 2018, delivering high-quality delivery guides and instructor training, and our workforce has thousands of years combined experience teaching people to cycle.
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Inspiring: Every rider completes our training feeling able, confident and motivated to cycle safely on the roads for short journeys. Transforming the traditional image of cycling to an everyday, everyone activity.
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Quality focussed: Our instructors deliver high-quality, consistent and standardised cycle training. We aim to ensure that every rider achieves the same outcomes to the same standard, taking into account their individual capabilities, including special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
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Inclusive: We take action to reduce barriers to participation, support underrepresented groups and ensure that anyone who wishes to access Bikeability cycle training is able to do so, and cycling is seen as an activity for all.
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Efficient: Our delivery programme offers value for money and is delivered in an economic, proportional and efficient way.
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Influential: We share our evidence of the impact of cycle training across a variety of sectors (transport, education, environment, health, leisure, etc) and work collaboratively with stakeholders, partners and commercial organisations to achieve our vision and influence behaviour change.
Equipping more than five million children with the skills and confidence to cycle on today’s roads

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join our team at Child Brain Injury Trust, the UK’s leading charity supporting children and families affected by childhood acquired brain injury.
The Role:
We are looking for a dedicated and organised Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to join our friendly and supportive team. Reporting to the Trusts and Foundations Manager, you’ll help identify and research prospective funders, prepare compelling applications, and build strong relationships with donors.
You’ll manage your own workload and portfolio of donors, contribute to reporting and impact communications, and help maintain accurate CRM records. You’ll also collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to gather stories, data, and insight to support your work.
Main Responsibilities:
- Research and maintain a strong prospect pipeline
- Identify appropriate funding opportunities and develop and write compelling, persuasive and tailored funding proposals
- Support the donor stewardship programme
- Administration of grants, applications, prospect information, correspondences and donor information.
- Provide reports and general support to the team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in trust fundraising or someone with relevant, transferable skills looking to move into this area of fundraising.
Deadline to apply: Monday 30 June at 5pm
Interview date: w/c 7 July 2025 or as and when applications are received
Start date: Ideally starting August/September
To Apply
Please read the full Job Information Pack – send your CV and covering letter (max 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role to the email address provided in the pack.
About the role:
Imperial College London is seeking a dynamic and strategic fundraising leader to join our Advancement Division as Deputy Director of Development (Trusts, Foundations & Corporates). This pivotal role will lead the development and execution of a high-impact fundraising strategy, aligning with Imperial’s ambitious new campaign, Science for Humanity. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of philanthropy at one of the world’s leading universities.
What you would be doing:
- Leading the strategy and delivery of philanthropic income from Trusts, Foundations, and Corporates in the UK and globally.
- Cultivating and stewarding high-value relationships with institutional funders, aligning their interests with Imperial’s strategic priorities.
- Driving fundraising for entrepreneurship initiatives including the Enterprise Lab, Advanced Hackspace, and White City Incubator.
- Collaborating with senior academics and administrative leaders to develop compelling funding proposals for complex, multi-year projects.
- Managing and mentoring a high-performing team, setting ambitious goals and supporting their professional growth.
- Contributing to the wider university fundraising strategy and campaign planning.
What we are looking for:
We’re looking for a visionary and experienced fundraiser who can:
- Demonstrate a strong track record of securing major gifts (seven and ideally eight figures) from Trusts, Foundations, and Corporates.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders at the highest levels.
- Extensive senior-level fundraising experience.
- Strong understanding of donor stewardship and relationship management.
- A collaborative, self-motivated, and detail-oriented approach.
- Communicate with clarity and impact—both in writing and in person.
- Lead and inspire a team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
- Navigate complex organisations and manage multiple priorities with precision and professionalism.
What we can offer you:
- The opportunity to shape a major philanthropic campaign at a world-class institution.
- Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
- Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further Information
This is a full-time, open ended role based at the White City Campus, with travel to other Imperial campuses/meetings as required.
Please click the apply button to find out more.
Closing date: 6 July 202
The Administrator at Western Forest will provide essential support in administrative tasks primarily supporting the financial, reporting and programme management elements of the programme. The Administrator will play a key role in maintaining accurate records, supporting financial processes and ensuring timely processing of documents and claims.
We are England's Community Forest for the West of England, now hosting the Western Forest, England's first new national forest!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Funding Officer to join the enthusiastic, friendly Liverpool City Region team in the North West Region, primarily focussed on North Liverpool.
This opportunity is a fixed term contract starting September 2025 for 14 months (November 2026)
You will play a major role in ensuring our funding supports a wide variety of communities and places across North Liverpool, Liverpool City Region and the North West region.
As a member of the funding team you will assess applications for funding and manage grants from our Reaching Communities and Partnerships programmes. You will use your local knowledge and experience, and the experience of our grant holders and local stakeholders, to ensure we are making the best decisions on the grants we make. By working closely with people and communities from a defined geographical area, you will understand what matters to them and where our funding can make the biggest difference.
In your role you will work within the Fund’s policies and procedures and the necessary legislation, in line with our vision and principles. You will gain an understanding of our vision, our commitment to equity and inclusion and our funding programmes.
The role is varied and will require you to:
- Be responsible for your own caseload: visiting projects, liaising with grant recipients, identify and manage risks and supporting organisations to delivery their projects and measure their impact.
- Understand and respond to the different needs of our applicants and grant holders by providing advice and feedback and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations.
- Represent the Fund within your local area, at funding fairs and external meetings and create opportunities for people to come together.
- Share learning from your conversations, events, grant holder reports and evaluations to support the Fund in maximising our impact as a grant maker.
Working from home, and community locations, with occasional travel to Manchester and elsewhere in the North West. The successful candidate will live in Liverpool City Region and will be part of the local team, led by a Funding Manager, and comprised of several other Funding Officers. Travel across the region will be required.
Interview Date: In person interviews, Liverpool city centre, 9th July 2025
Location: Liverpool City Region - Mobile working – Flexible and hybrid working – Home, office and community based.
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below
Essential criteria
- Communication skills: Strong listening, written and verbal communication with an emphasis on written communication for assessment purposes.
- Relational skills: Ability to nurture, develop and promote effective relationships and communication with colleagues, community organisations and other external agencies with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Analytical skills: Ability to assess a high volume of applications, make good judgements, challenge when appropriate and manage risk.
- Knowledge of Liverpool, and Liverpool City Region and its charity sectors.
Desirable criteria
- Experience working with under-represented communities across Liverpool City Region
- Understanding of financial planning and business plans, ability to analyse accounts and numerical data.
- Demonstrable IT skills and the ability to learn detailed processes quickly and accurately.
- An ability to manage your own workload with minimal supervision.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why the National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Evolve Counselling CIO, our mission is professional, accredited mental health talking therapies - at low cost or no-cost - for those who need them most.
Working with adults as private individuals, or through employee wellbeing and assistance schemes, we offer hundreds of remote or face-to-face sessions every month – and demand is growing.
Evolve is growing too. A charitable CIO, we have ambitious plans to extend beyond our Cambridgeshire base, and to find new and better ways to deliver the very best in mental health support for our clients.
The new Business Development lead is crucial to the long-term success and impact of Evolve Counselling.
You will be securing new and existing professional mental health counselling contracts with a range of commercial clients, increasing our engagement with private individuals - either referred to us or independently seeking the best counselling, plus sourcing charitable grants and sponsorships to support our ‘low-cost or no-cost’ ambitions, and building voluntary sector partnerships to further our work.
A good background in charitable fundraising and development, or solid commercial new business/sales management experience, is essential.
This is a part-time role, remote working, but with a requirement to be able to attend frequent on-site meetings concentrated upon Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, and Northamptonshire - as well as across the wider UK.
Salary: £12,500 pro rata for 15 hours a week (£29.2k FTE). Initially 18 months, with the possibility of extension to permanent full-time for on-target performance.
For the full job details and to apply, please contact Margaret Brown or view on our website.
Application by emailed CV with a covering letter.
The closing date for applications is 3 July 2025 at 12:00 midday.
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Case Worker Team Leader Homicide
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Team Leader based in the West Midlands to join the Homicide Service team. This role involves managing and supporting operational staff to ensure the delivery of excellent services to those affected by homicide.
The West Midlands covers Birmingham, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire. It is a requirement that you live within one of these area in order to carry out this role effectively.
Position: 6104 Team Leader- Homicide
Location: Remote/ West Midlands
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am -5pm
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £31,732.20 per annum
Closing Date: 16th July 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received.
Interview Date: 22nd July 2025
The Role
As a Homicide Team Leader, you will ensure the provision of high-quality services, maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, and provide strategic leadership to promote and develop services.
As a Homicide Team Leader, you will:
- Conduct audits and generate reports on case management systems, ensuring compliance with contract reporting requirements and national standards.
- Capture and analyse data to ensure outcome-based and evidenced work.
- Allocate work within the team, monitor daily caseloads, and identify trends or patterns.
- Ensure compliance with policies and procedures, provide safeguarding advice, and prioritise client safety and dignity.
- Collaborate with managers to enhance service delivery, address performance issues, and support continuous improvement.
- Support with caseloads, conduct impact assessments, and provide comprehensive support to team members.
- Oversee recruitment, training, performance management, and ongoing support for team members.
- Promote access to services through referrals and partnerships with local organisations.
- Facilitate regular team meetings, share feedback, and ensure effective communication channels.
- Adhere to data protection legislation, confidentiality policies, and organisational procedures.
About You
Ideally, you will have experience in developing and maintaining partnerships within a multiagency framework, and knowledge of intersectionality, especially when working with vulnerable individuals and those experiencing trauma.
You will need to travel across the region to fulfil job responsibilities and develop your role. Flexibility is essential, as the job may require evening, weekend work, and occasional overnight stays.
You will need:
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system and its impact on victims and witnesses.
- Understanding of equal opportunities, diversity, inclusivity, safeguarding, and risk assessments.
- Awareness of confidentiality and safe working practices, including data protection.
- Experience in customer-focused, challenging environments.
- Crisis management and support experience.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Problem-solving and data analysis skills.
- Proficiency in using software like Word, Excel, and Case Management systems
If you are passionate about supporting victims of crime and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details once you apply.
In Return…
Benefits include:
- Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
- Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
- Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
About the Organisation
This independent charity provides a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. Working towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System, everyone at the charity is driven by the Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events.
As part of the commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. The charity is also a Disability Confident Employer and provides a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition, which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of the selection process, the team will be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
You may have experience in areas such as Service, Case, Services, Operations, Service Manager, Case Manager, Services Manager, Service Team Leader, Case Team Leader, Services Team Leader, Operations Team Leader. #INDNFP
Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.
We have an incredible opportunity to lead our Digital Team at Bliss and drive our cross-organisational programme of digital development, innovation and delivery.
One in seven babies is born premature or sick and needing care on a neonatal unit – this isn’t what most parents expect for their baby. Join the leading national charity dedicated to supporting babies, families and NHS staff at this critical time.
Role Summary
Bliss is the UK’s leading national charity for babies born premature or sick, and we are looking for a Digital Programme Lead to join our skilled and creative team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to take responsibility for developing, coordinating and overseeing the delivery of Bliss’ digital activities. This role works with colleagues across the organisation to ensure Bliss’ digital activities are delivered in line with Bliss’ strategic priorities, as well as being able to innovate and make the most of potential new technological or digital opportunities. The Digital Programme Lead will provide effective line management and support to the Digital Officer to ensure Bliss’ day to day digital operations are running smoothly
- Location: Hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days over 2 weeks worked in our London Bridge office
- Salary: £40,000 FTE (pro rata)
- Terms: 25-28 hours a week, 12-month fixed term contract starting mid-late Sept 2025
Role Details
This is an excellent opportunity for someone to take on the overall management of digital activity at Bliss, leading the Digital Team to deliver all core activities to maintain existing channels and services as well as leading the cross-team approach to planning and delivering digital innovation and improvement.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
•Significant experience in digital project management, agile working and the delivery of a website and other digital products and services
•Proven experience of digital innovation and a creative approach to finding solutions and solving technical issues
•Significant experience and understanding of user research / testing, and of managing agencies conducting this on our behalf; as well as co-creating digital products and services with users
•Up-to-date knowledge of digital trends and ability and appetite to keep up to date with advances in these as well as experience of translating these into proven digital enhancements
•Technical knowledge and expertise:
-Expertise in website CMS and a range of digital technologies
-Utilising search engine optimisation to increase the targeted traffic
-AB testing and piloting of digital projects
-Using CSS, HTML and PHP and excellent IT skills with the ability to use Word, Excel, and Adobe CS6, Indesign and Photoshop.
•Line management experience, and ability to lead and develop direct reports
•Proven ability to build effective internal and external relationships and to make digital accessible to non-digital people
•Exceptionally high attention to detail and desire to make a difference.
For more details please view the job description and person specification below.
How to apply
Interested applicants are requested to submit the following documents
•Your CV (please ensure this does not include your age, gender or any other personal characteristics)
•Supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification. This should address the essential points of the person specification and is expected to be no more than 1000-1500 words long
This information is used when shortlisting candidates for interview.
It is Bliss’ policy not to contact applicants who have not been invited for an interview so if you have not heard from us three weeks after the closing deadline, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Recruitment Timeline
•The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 30th June
•First round interviews will be held virtually on Monday 7th or Thursday 10th July
•Second round interviews will be in person at our London Bridge offices on Tuesday 15th July
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
WaterAid is exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in their search for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join their high-performing team on a permanent basis, in this newly revamped role. WaterAid is the largest international not-for-profit organisation, focussed solely on making sustainable clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere.
This role will be a key strategic advisor and responsible for high-level planning conversations to WaterAid UKs largest income generating Directorate: Communications and Fundraising. As the Senior Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for helping shape the strategic direction of fundraising team. This is a high-profile role, enabling Water Aid UK’s senior leadership to deliver and support the delivery of WaterAid’s ambitious programmatic activity.
The organisation:
Collaboration is at the heart of everything WaterAid does. They work in alliances. Over the next decade, together they will reach hundreds of millions more people so that whole communities can live healthy lives and build better futures. Together with their supporters and partners around the world – from the smallest neighbourhood groups to the largest multinationals – they have reached close to 30 million people with clear water and 30 million with decent toilets. Good hygiene is now a part of everyday life for 27.8 million people.
To make lasting change happen on a massive scale they show decision makers how it can and should be done by influencing them to act. WaterAid link policy makers with communities and local partners and change attitudes and behaviours. They persuade governments, donors and financial institutions to invest in basic services and rally support from people and organisations around the world. They will keep working towards their mission until they are no longer needed.
The key duties of the Senior Finance Business Partner are as follows:
- Owning relationships with key senior stakeholders within the Communications and Fundraising Directorate.
- Regularly engaging on strategic long-term decision making and providing relevant financial data to key decision makers.
- Work with the directorate to build realistic and detailed financial plans.
- Own directorate specific timelines for delivering financial forecasts and budgets.
- Work with Head of Management Accounting to build a consolidated picture for WaterAid UKs performance for the Executive Director Team.
- Collaborate on the building and maintenance of automated reporting for directorate on PowerBI.
- Regularly engage with budget holders to ensure that spending and income is on track against plans.
- Ensure CRM data is complete and accurately reflected in the month end close position.
- Oversee the monthly recording of both unrestricted and restricted income streams.
The successful candidate will have:
- Completed a professional accounting qualification or be part-qualified with relevant professional experience.
- Experience of strategic partnering senior stakeholders (ideally at Executive Director level) along with senior leadership teams.
- Ability to analyse large quantities of data with a view to identifying trends and key drivers.
- Adaptability to build effective working relationships with both finance and non-finance colleagues and work in a collaborative way.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Experience of managing finances within a fundraising directorate (Desirable).
- Knowledge of international development issues and the sector (Desirable).
Please note that this role required a minimum of 40% of working time to spent face-to-face in their Canary Wharf offices.
The deadline for applications is on Sunday 20th July, with first stage interviews due to take place the week commencing 28th July. CVs will be under continuous review in advance of this date so submit your application today via Robertson Bell to ensure you don’t miss out!
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.





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We are working in partnership with a Richard House Children’s Hospice to secure their new Head of Fundraising. Richard House helps children and their families in East London to lead as happy a life as possible when dealing with a life-limiting health condition. From the moment a child is diagnosed with a life-limiting, life-threatening or complex health condition everything changes. These changes affect the whole family, which is why Richard House feel it is vital not only to provide care to the child but to support the whole family. As a key member of the fundraising team, you will directly support the charity’s work, as the majority of their services are funded thanks to the generosity of their supporters.
An exciting opportunity has risen for a versatile and driven Head of Fundraising. The postholder will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of the fundraising strategy, implementing the fundraising plan, overseeing the fundraising budget, and ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations. This role has strategic accountability for fundraising, but will be hands on, involving operational fundraising that delivers crucial short- and medium-term funding impact, as well as longer-term and sustainable income sources for Richard House.
This role is offered on an interim basis, but with the option to become permanent.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Proven fundraising experience and a sound working knowledge of the main fundraising methods and streams.
- Track record of delivery at operational business level, with the ability to impact at strategic level, including translating strategic vision into clear direction for the organisation and line reports.
- Experience of maximising fundraising effectiveness and efficiency by using and developing a CRM.
- Exposure to management of salaried staff and/or volunteers, delivering fundraising targets, and with a proven ability to recruit, train and monitor performance.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and persuade. An innovative, and proactive leadership style, with the ability to inspire others to maximise their potential, will be essential.
For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate 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.
Location: Hybrid / Richard House Children’s Hospice, Richard Drive, London E16 3RG. Minimum of 3 days a week onsite with additional travel to meet with donors, funders and partners as needed.
Closing date: 15 July 2025
Due to the nature of the role, Charisma will be reviewing applications and actioning on a rolling basis. Candidates with availability and/or notice periods of a month or less are actively encouraged to apply.
Join Our Dynamic Team as Head of People Services!
Are you passionate about optimising recruitment processes and driving project success? Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) UK is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of People Services to lead our Recruitment & Applicant Tracking System (ATS) implementation project and deliver quality customer-focused HR services.
Why You'll Love This Role:
- Impactful Projects: Drive the implementation and introduction of a new ATS; improving recruitment and onboarding processes.
- Leadership & Innovation: Lead, inspire, and develop a talented team to achieve seamless and efficient HR operations.
- Collaborative Environment: Work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to ensure our HR services meet the needs of our diverse workforce.
- Strategic Influence: Provide valuable insights through data analysis and reporting to support decision-making at the highest levels.
Hours: 37.5 hours a week, Mon-Fri
Duration: Fixed Term Contract – 12 months
Location: London Office Aldgate, at least two days a week (one of which is Wednesdays)
Salary: £67,505.20-£73,505.66 per annum
JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Director of People, the Head of People Services is responsible for leading the delivery of a quality and customer focused core people service to MSF UK. The post holder leads on all operational aspects of the People department (with the exception of employee relations), including all recruitment, core people and payroll processes, administration, systems, data and reporting.
Key duties areas follows:
- Lead, motivate and develop the People Services team towards our goal of providing a seamless and customer focused people service.
- Encourage and develop the team’s interaction and collaboration across MSF UK to support high standards of service delivery and continuous improvement, with a focus on recruitment as the priority, ensuring that a workforce plan is in place for recruitment activity.
- Project-manage the development and implementation of efficient, effective, customer focused end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes for MSF UK office and hosted contracts, including the introduction of the new ATS.
- Work with the Head of Employee Relations to update People Services’ policies and ensure people policy updates are embedded as documented procedures.
- Lead the production of people reporting statistics; analysing information and producing draft reports for the CoDir, Remuneration Committee and Board. Ensure that the information provided enables managers and the Board to make decisions.
- Lead the team to ensuretheefficientprovisionofpayandbenefitsadministrationtoensurepayrollaccuracy and compliance with legislation, and lead the implementation of the annual pay review and periodic salary benchmarking.
- Lead on external relationships and ensure contracts are in place that support the effective running of the People department. Responsible for the management, renewal and procurement of external supplier contracts.
- Ensure effective data security, DPA and FOI systems are in place and are monitored.
- Provideaskeletonservicefornon-employeese.g.contractors,secondmentsetc.
- Projects and continuous improvement initiatives for People Services or cross-functional, aligned to the people department plan.
Please download the full job description and person specification below for further details.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- MCIPD qualified (level 7) or an equivalent level of professional knowledge and experience gained through demonstrable significant experience working in People functions across recruitment, core people services and payroll.
- Evidence of skills and experience in developing and implementing efficient Recruitment and core People systems and processes that are efficient, legally compliant, represent value for money, and meet customers’ needs.
- Process improvement methodology training and/or significant experience creating new and updating people processes and procedures.
- Evidence of delivering change and improvement using project management skills and techniques.
- Proven experience of creating a high-performance culture, leading an effective People Services team and motivating, developing and performance managing individuals.
- Demonstrable knowledge of best practice in People Services and relevant UK employment legislation.
- The ability to use data from a wide range of sources to analyse key themes and the potential impact on an organisation.
- Evidence of developing excellent working relationships at all levels of an organisation, instilling confidence and credibility when dealing with sensitive, challenging and difficult situations.
- Evidence of connecting effectively with key stakeholders, manoeuvring through organisational dynamics and influencing organisational culture.
- Demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and their practical application and integration in the work environment.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Commitment to the aims and values of Médecins Sans Frontières.
- Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation (please upload as one document) by the closing date.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Recruitment timetable:
- Closing date for applications: 11 July 2025, 12:00pm (GMT)
- First round interviews: Week commencing 21 July 2025
- Expected Start date: 1 October 2025
Right to work in the UK
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
We look forward to receiving your application!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to inspire people to play their part in God’s transforming mission in the world? The Philanthropy Lead will make an impact by finding and engaging people who understand the importance of leadership and care about mission in tough places. If you are someone who enjoys meeting new people, communicates with warmth and passion, and builds long-term trust with supporters/clients, this could be a great role for you.
Full details can be found in the Candidate Pack attached. More information about Innovista can be found on our website.
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week), permanent. Applications are also welcome from candidates who wish to propose a part-time arrangement, as part of a job share.
Location: Home-based with travel for donor meetings, including occasional evenings and weekends. Requirement to attend regular team meetings in Oxford.
Salary: £35,000-£43,000 per annum FTE, depending on experience.
To apply, please follow the directions on our website.
- Closing date for applications: 11 July 2025 midday.
- Interviews will take place the week commencing 21 July.
This role has an occupational requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).
Innovista is committed to protecting the well-being of children and adults at risk. Our Safeguarding Policy and Whistleblowing Policy are available.
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About Starlight
Starlight is the UK’s leading children’s healthcare charity focused on the power of play. We support children to experience moments of joy and resilience through play during hospital stays, treatment and recovery. Play helps children cope, reduces trauma and anxiety, and improves engagement with healthcare.
Despite its impact, play is often overlooked in healthcare settings. Our work ensures that every child’s right to play is protected and prioritised – because play isn’t just fun, it’s fundamental.
Our Culture
We believe that our success depends upon focusing on our purpose and business results. We take individual and collective responsibility for a culture where everyone can belong, feel safe and thrive. Our values are the agreed standards that govern our behaviour and are central to our decision-making and the choices that we make. Our colleague development programme focuses on individual awareness of our own values, strengths, and preferences –what makes us who we are – to help all colleagues think for themselves, manage their environment, and make appropriate, balanced decisions for themselves, others and Starlight. We believe that our strength is in our differences and constantly strive towards an authentic workplace culture with equity, diversity, and inclusion as central principles.
Your CV will demonstrate your track record of experience and expertise for the role.
Instead of submitting a traditional cover letter, we would also like you to design a 2-page proposal for why Starlight should consider you for this role. The proposal must demonstrate your design capability and the many ways that you are aligned to this role, in the way that you would with a Trust application. We will only consider candidates who submit a CV and the 2 -page proposal documents.
You will need to use the upload CV area to upload your CV and email your 2-page proposal to the recruitment email listed on the JD.