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About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
We’re looking for a social media and community manager to join our digital engagement team.
This is an exciting time to join the charity as it launches its new five-year strategy this autumn to supercharge our efforts to transform the lives of anyone affected by breast cancer.
You’ll lead our organic social media channels, planning content, providing channel expertise and delivering our social media strategy. You’ll continue to grow our peer-to-peer support forum, working together with our volunteer community champion moderators to ensure it remains a safe and supportive space for those affected by breast cancer.
Working collaboratively with leads across our other communications teams, you’ll be a key part of aligning our owned, earned, shared and paid channels to drive consistency and effectiveness of our key messaging, all while building highly engaged communities to support our activity across fundraising, campaigning and service delivery.
About you
You’ll be passionate about social media, closely following the latest platform trends and updates, and experienced at planning engaging content and supporting communities online.
You’ll understand the importance of consistency with a keen eye for detail. You’ll be a collaborative leader, working cross-organisationally to creatively communicate our key messages, tell stories, and support teams to get the most from our channels and audiences.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in either our London or Sheffield office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement online. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date
9am on Friday 29th August 2025
Interview date
Thursday 11th and Friday 12th September 2025
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.
Location: Home based, or office based at Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1, in line with NCVO’s flexible working policy or home working policy.
About NCVO
We are the charities charity. For over 100 years, NCVO has stood shoulder to shoulder with communities, championing and celebrating voluntary action.
Our membership is made up of over 17,000 voluntary organisations across England, from small, grassroots community groups and social enterprises, to large, far-reaching charities.
We believe that communities are strengthened by voluntary action. We therefore want charities to thrive and be empowered to deliver for people and communities.
This role sits in our Finance & Commercial Directorate on the Finance team. We’re looking for a person who will play a pivotal role in collaborating with and supporting the senior management team, including team managers and executives, to ensure effective financial management and decision-making across the organisation. You will be responsible for providing strategic financial insights, assisting in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, and driving improvements to operational financial performance.
Working alongside a dedicated finance team of 4 professionals - alongside that team, you will be a key support for financial queries from internal teams and ensure compliance with financial procedures and reporting standards.
About the role
You’ll lead our finance function, line managing two team members, and overseeing all aspects of financial operations. Reporting to the CEO, Executive Team(ET), and with the Finance and Commercial Director (FCD) support the preparation of papers for the Board on the numbers, with narrative, detail and analysis where appropriate.
You will maintain accurate financial records and systems that meet charity accounting standards and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).
You will produce timely, clear, and insightful monthly management accounts and financial reports for our executive team and board of trustees, supporting evidence-based decision making. You’ll also ensure our balance sheet is up to date, financial controls are robust, and all financial transactions are managed efficiently and with integrity.
This is a key leadership role in ensuring we continue to manage our resources effectively, enabling us to deliver our mission now and into the future.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.
If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a pre-interview task and will have one week to complete the exercise. Interview questions will be shared in advance.
NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922.
Benefits for NCVO employees
NCVO offers attractive benefits including:
- 25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and office closure between 25 December and 1 January inclusive. After three years' service annual holiday increases to 27 days, and after five years to 30 days, (pro rata for part time staff)
- the option to purchase or sell up to five more days each year
- five days’ volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
- 2.5 extra ‘wellbeing’ days off during the year
- enhanced pay for sick/maternity/adoption leave
- subsidised gym membership
- season ticket loan
- flexible working, including opportunities to work from home/off site
- monthly homeworking allowance for permanent homeworkers
- monthly office worker allowance for those who have to work from the office on a daily basis
- generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary, into our stakeholder pension scheme (linked to employee contribution)
- training and development opportunities.
- the opportunity to join Hospital Saturday Fund health cash plan for free at the basic level of cover, or at a reduced rate for other levels of cover
- 24-hour free and confidential employee assistance programme
We’re located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal.
Closing date: 21 August 2025 at 08:00
Shortlisting date: 22 August 2025
Interviews: 1 September 2025
What you do
Main purpose of post
This is a senior and strategic role in our fundraising team. You will be
responsible for leading the development and delivery of our Individual Giving
strategy, ensuring sustainable growth in income from individual donors. You
will oversee the retention and stewardship of existing supporters and
implement creative, data-led campaigns to attract new donors across multiple
channels. You will line manage the Legacy and In Memory Manager, supporting
their growth and the success of these high-value income streams.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Development and Planning
Lead the development and execution of a multi-year Individual Giving
strategy.
Develop and deliver an annual work plan to achieve agreed income
targets.
Use data insights and donor segmentation to shape compelling and
effective campaigns.
Campaign Management
Plan, manage, and evaluate a portfolio of Individual Giving campaigns
including:
o Regular giving
o Payroll giving
o Charity lottery
o Online and offline donor acquisition
Test and implement new fundraising approaches to increase donor
conversion and value.
Ensure all communications reflect the charity’s tone, values, and brand.
Donor Retention and Stewardship
Design and implement supporter journeys that deepen donor
engagement and loyalty.
Work with our Marketing Manager to oversee donor communications to
specific audience groups and stewardship activity, ensuring a positive
supporter experience.
Monitor donor behaviour and lifetime value to inform stewardship and
upgrade strategies.
Legacy and In Memory Giving
Provide strategic oversight of legacy and in-memory income streams.
Line manage and support the Legacy and In Memory Manager to deliver
agreed targets and KPIs.
Support the development of a legacy marketing plan to grow our legacy
pipeline.
Support development of relationships with legacy pledgers and inmemory
donors
Budgeting and Performance
Manage income and expenditure budgets for Individual Giving.
Track and analyse campaign performance against KPIs and ROI targets.
Maximise all gift aid opportunities within the agreed audiences.
Report regularly to the Head of Fundraising on performance,
opportunities, and risks.
Cross-Team Collaboration
Work with Communications, Digital, and Data colleagues to ensure
campaigns are well-coordinated, data-driven, and creatively delivered.
Champion best practice in data protection and ethical fundraising.
Stay informed on sector trends, regulations, and innovations in individual
giving.
Ensure that all activities and contacts are managed through the charity’s
CRM (Raiser’s Edge)
Who you are
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston
Park Cancer Charity’s busy charity team. Our Senior Individual Giving Fundraising
Manager will play a vital part in our team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life
for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region.
About you:
Strategic and data-driven mindset – able to develop long-term plans
and use insight to drive continuous improvement and income growth
across Individual Giving and Legacy streams.
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills – confident in
crafting compelling donor messages that inspire giving and build lasting
relationships.
Strong management ability – capable of supporting and developing
team members, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture.
Analytical and results-oriented – comfortable working with data and
KPIs to evaluate performance, inform decisions, and demonstrate impact.
Supporter-centric approach – committed to delivering excellent donor
experiences with empathy, integrity, and a deep understanding of donor
motivations.
Act as an ambassador for Weston Park Cancer Charity, reflecting the
objectives and values, and to always work in the best interests of the
charity.
Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working
relationships
How to apply
Closing date: Sunday 14th September @11.59pm
1st Interview date: Thursday 25th September
2nd Interview date: Tuesday 30th September
Application format: Please send a CV and covering letter demonstrating that you
have read the job description / person specification and how
you meet the essential and (where relevant) desirable criteria
for this role. This can include skills, training, membership of
professional bodies and experience. The covering letter will
form a key part of the recruitment process and you should
demonstrate your suitability for the role in no more than two
pages.
Weston Park Cancer Charity is committed to promoting
equality of opportunity and values diversity of culture among
our staff. All applications are anonymised as part of the
selection process, so please do not forward any documents in
PDF format.
Main purpose of post
This is a senior role within the Fundraising team, responsible for driving forward
Weston Park Cancer Charity’s income generation strategy across key fundraising
channels, particularly within community fundraising, donor development, and
community partnerships. Working with the Head of Fundraising and community
fundraising team, you will lead the design and delivery of an ambitious and
creative community fundraising programme.
You will be responsible for managing a small, dedicated team of three, ensuring
high performance, innovation, and supporter-focused approaches that help us
grow our impact across the region.
This role combines strategic planning with hands-on delivery, ensuring that we
meet community income generation plans to achieve and exceed annual targets
currently c. £800k per annum.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising:
Lead and deliver an ambitious and creative community fundraising
programme, identifying new opportunities to engage individuals, groups,
schools, faith groups, sports clubs, volunteer fundraisers, and community
organisations.
Maintain, develop and deliver a calendar of high-impact community
campaigns such as Time for Tea, that inspire participation, raise awareness of
the charity’s work, and generate sustainable income.
Use insights and audience data to create tailored supporter journeys that
build long-term relationships, encourage repeat fundraising, and deepen
engagement.
Harness audience data and insight to expand our fundraising reach,
increasing income in underserved areas of the region.
Represent the charity at community events, delivering public talks,
stewarding key supporters, and raising awareness of WPCC’s work across
our region.
Oversee the delivery of income and engagement targets, measuring impact,
evaluating outcomes, and embedding continuous improvement across all
community fundraising activity
Monitoring & Reporting
Manage community fundraising income and expenditure budgets, ensuring
strong ROI and cost-effectiveness.
Produce regular reports for senior leadership on performance, trends, and
forecasts.
Ensure data is accurately recorded, monitored, and used to inform decisionmaking.
Team Management and Development
Line manage and inspire team members.
Provide support and guidance to the wider community and fundraising
team where appropriate.
Set clear objectives, monitor performance and provide coaching and
development support.
Foster a collaborative, motivated and high performing team culture.
Uphold the commitment of the organisation to equality and diversity
Operational Delivery and Collaboration
Ensure all community fundraising activities comply with legal, regulatory
and ethical standards (including Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice,
GDPR and charity law).
Maintain high-quality supporter stewardship, using tools such as Raiser’s
Edge to monitor activity, analyse trends and report on outcomes.
Take all reasonable steps to manage and promote a safe and healthy
working environment
Work closely with the Cancer Support, Marketing, finance and Volunteer
teams to ensure joined-up messaging, delivery, and supporter experience.
Who you are
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We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Fundraising Manager who
shares our values to join Weston Park Cancer Charity’s busy charity team. Your role
will play a vital part of our Fundraising team and help us to deliver our vision: a better
life for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region. You will lead on the
development of an effective community fundraising strategy, to drive forward the
charity’s ambitious plans for change and growth in line with the 3 year strategy.
About you:
Values-led fundraiser – Ability to develop and drive impactful fundraising
strategies that grow and diversify community income streams.
Strong People Management – Proven experience in leading, motivating, and
developing high-performing teams.
Exceptional Relationship Building – Skilled at engaging a wide range of
supporters, volunteers, and local partners with authenticity and empathy.
Results-Oriented – Track record of meeting or exceeding income targets
through innovative and supporter-focused campaigns.
Passion for Purpose – Deep commitment to improving the lives of people
affected by cancer, with a strong understanding of community fundraising’s
role in that mission.
Closing date: Sunday 14th September @ 11.59pm
1st Interview Date: Wednesday 24th September
2nd Interview Date: Tuesday 30th September
Application format: Please send a CV and covering letter demonstrating that you
have read the job description / person specification and how
you meet the essential and (where relevant) desirable criteria
for this role. This can include skills, training, membership of
professional bodies and experience. The covering letter will
form a key part of the recruitment process and you should
demonstrate your suitability for the role in no more than two
pages.
Weston Park Cancer Charity is committed to promoting
equality of opportunity and values diversity of culture among
our staff. All applications are anonymised as part of the
selection process,
Sheffield Cathedral is embarking on an ambitious seven-year journey as a resourcing cathedral, pioneering mission in the inclusive catholic tradition. At the heart of this vision is the creation of the Community of St Paulinus (CsP), a new non-residential mission community rooted in daily prayer and committed to revitalising parishes and planting new worshipping communities across the Diocese.
To help deliver this exciting work, we are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the Project Resource Team and ensure the smooth running of this initiative. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on strategy and delivery, is highly organised, and has experience managing complex projects—preferably within a church, charity, or community setting.
What you’ll do:
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Lead and coordinate a small, agile Project Resource Team
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Develop and oversee delivery plans for the seven-year project
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Support monitoring, evaluation and reporting for national funders
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Build strong partnerships across parishes, the CsP, and other stakeholders
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Ensure logistics and administration run smoothly for events, placements, and new initiatives
We’re looking for someone who:
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Has at least three years’ experience in project management or operations
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Can work collaboratively and lead with vision and adaptability
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Is committed to inclusive Christian mission and values
This is more than a management role—it’s a chance to shape a pioneering model of cathedral-based mission and help create sustainable, vibrant worshipping communities in Sheffield and beyond.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Who are Guts UK Charity?
Guts UK Charity is committed to a world where digestive conditions are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need. Too many people are suffering or dying in silence or alone. They don’t know where to turn for information or support, diagnosis takes too long for many, and treatment can often come too late.
We are the only UK charity that covers the entire digestive system. We raise vital awareness of digestive conditions, fund life-saving research, and provide patients and loved ones with expert information and support – we are informed by evidence and expertise, our community, and the patient voice.
Our mission is simple: to improve the lives of millions of people affected by digestive conditions
Overall Purpose of the Corporate Partnernersips and Philanthropy Manager
The Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager is an exciting new role, joining our small and expanding fundraising team.
This new role supports the delivery of our ambitious plans to develop and grow income from corporate partners including pharmaceuticals and major donors. You will proactively lead on identifying, developing and delivering high and mid value partnerships. Utilising your excellent relationship management, you will think creatively and strategically to develop compelling proposals.
The role holder will work closely with the Senior Fundraising Manager and Chief Executive as we establish, develop, and retain these valued relationships.
Who we’re looking for?
Guts UK is looking for a dynamic and strategic Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager with a proven track record of securing high-value support from corporate partners and major donors.
You will be a highly experienced, corporate and/or philanthropy manager with well-developed relationship management skills, excited by the opportunity of shaping, developing and elevating these important supporters for the charity.
A committed and inspiring ambassador for Guts UK, you will also be a great team player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues to deliver a dynamic and innovative programme of donor cultivation and stewardship.
Location
We have offices on London and Huddersfield, both of which are easily accessible by public transport or road. We support hybrid working but attendance in the chosen office is required for a minimum of 1 day per week.
Please see the attached detail job pack for further information and how to apply.
Our vision is of a world where digestive disorders are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Change
Location: Remote
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri
Salary: Up to £60,323.56 per year
Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Programme Manager - Technical:
- Lead, plan, and deliver strategically significant technical programmes across the organisation
- Collaborate closely with the Change & Project Management Team and Head of IT & Data
- Apply structured programme management methodologies to ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and budget
- Drive meaningful and sustainable organisational change through programme outcomes.
- Support the implementation of IT foundations work, bridging technical execution and strategic oversight
- Provide subject matter expertise in IT projects and digital transformation initiatives.
- Operate as a hands-on leader, ensuring alignment between technical delivery and strategic goals
About the Change team:
The Change and PMO team sit within the Finance & Shared Services Directorate. The team are responsible for the development and delivery of strategic projects and programmes and the successful adoption of change at Cats Protection. It’s a very exciting time to join Cats Protection, with an ambitious 10-year strategy and significant investment in the areas of change and improvement required to get us there.
What we’re looking for in our Programme Manager - Technical:
- recognised programme management qualification
- Solid IT knowledge, with understanding of key functions and their role in successful project delivery
- expert in IT and digital transformation, with experience in a similar role
- experience of designing strong change management techniques into programmes
- experienced in embedding effective change management into programme design
- experienced in programme design, reporting, and managing complex multi-project environments with interdependencies and diverse stakeholders
- experienced in managing and developing teams in both direct and matrix environments
- confident engaging with technical specialists on various technical matters
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Application closing date: 1st September 2025
Virtual interview date: TBC
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- anonymised application form
- video screening
- virtual interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email [email protected] if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
ID: 1542 Operational Manager – Central (West Midlands Northamptonshire and sorrounds)
Service: Central Region
Salary: Grade 4 Point 34 – 38: £42,140 - £46,240 FTE per annum (£33,712.00 - £36,992.00 per annum, pro rata)
- Additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum
Location: Home based with travel to various locations across Norfolk, Waveney, Suffolk and East Sussex.
Hours: Part time (29.6 hours per week).
We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.
Contract: Permanent Contract
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic manager to provide operational leadership for services in the Central region of England. You will have overall responsibility for the safe, high-quality, and financially sound delivery of services across the west Midlands and Northamptonshire.
You will bring proven experience in managing services for children, young people, and families with complex needs - such as neurodiversity, special needs and disabilities, and family support concerns. You will also have a strong track record in leading, managing, and developing staff teams while maintaining high service standards.
In this role, you will build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders in the region and contribute to the development and growth of Family Action’s services and strategic ambitions.
Family Action are forward looking, ambitious and have a commitment to continuous improvement and development. We are a people-focused, can-do organisation that strives for excellence in all we do, and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and have the necessary skills we want we look forward to hearing from you.
At Family Action we transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. We have been building stronger families since 1869 and today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Line Management
· Provide leadership and line management to service managers and project leads.
· Oversee recruitment, supervision, and staff development in line with Family Action policies.
· Foster a high-performance culture and provide operational cover when needed.
Financial Oversight
· Manage service budgets to ensure sustainability and value for money.
· Identify financial risks and contribute to business planning and service development.
Operational Delivery & Quality Assurance
· Ensure services meet strategic goals and comply with quality, safeguarding, and data standards.
· Lead on new service setup, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.
· Embed service user participation and report Social Value outcomes.
Strategic Growth & Business Development
· Support regional strategy delivery and contribute to tenders and funding bids.
· Build partnerships, promote services, and help coordinate events to share best practice.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
- Lead delivery of key projects and high-quality services.
- Manage teams, operations, and new service setups.
- Oversee and lead safeguarding and quality assurance within services
- Champion service user involvement and feedback.
- Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Balance operations with strategy
· Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Enhanced
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
· complete an application form on the Family Action portal
· Closing Date: Sunday 7th September 2025 at 23:59
Interviews - week commencing 15th September and 22nd September - dates to be confirmed.
For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: Gabriel Hall (full address on advert document).
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.




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Job Title: HR Manager
Line Reports: Interns and secondments to People Team
Location: Flexible, hybrid, with some travel required to our offices (London, Manchester or Birmingham)
Salary: £32,500-38,500 (£35,000-41,000 in London)
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week, open to flexible working
Contract: Permanent
Overall purpose
Reporting to the Director of People, the HR Manager will take responsibility for the operational delivery of Breaking Barriers’ key People and HR activities and initiatives. You will have a strong knowledge of all aspects HR and provide proactive, practical support on day-to-day operations as well as leading strategic HR projects. A keen understanding of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace and employee wellbeing is an advantage.
This role is essential to ensure we continue to be an effective, inclusive and people-led organisation. Your role will be vital in making sure Breaking Barriers is and continues to be a great place to work for its staff.
You will deliver day to day HR support to team members and managers, work across the organisation to advise on HR policies and good practice, deliver recruitment processes, and deliver and track Learning & Development. You will support on wider strategic initiatives, working with the Director of People to embed new strategies and projects informed by employee feedback.
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.
Other considerations
- As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out preemployment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
- Some travel between our different areas of operation (including London, Birmingham and Manchester) will be required. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Time off in lieu would be provided in this case.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
How to apply
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Friday 29 August. Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Previous applicants need not apply.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Dani Meier for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
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Shape HR strategy while supporting a global Christian mission. Lead with professionalism, compassion and faith at OMF International (UK) Manchester office.
This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact as Human Resources Manager at OMF Internation (UK), a Christian mission organisation serving East Asia’s peoples. You’ll provide strategic HR leadership and expert operational guidance to a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, ensuring legal compliance, pastoral care, and effective people management. You will influence organisational culture, support recruitment and safeguarding, and champion best practice all within a prayerful and values-driven environment.
Based in central Manchester, this role is ideal for a qualified HR professional who brings strong technical expertise and a heart for mission. If you are passionate about effective HR, team wellbeing, and contributing to the global mission, we would love to hear from you.
There is an Occupational Requirement for the jobholder to be a practising Christian, an active member of a local church, able to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Embedded in the work of the Programme Department, the Communications and Marketing Manager is responsible for designing and delivering on communications and marketing plans designed to amplify our brand messages, and raise awareness of our mission with partners, and beneficiaries and help us achieve our vision.
This is a hands-on, operational role ideal for someone with significant experience of leading on communications activities, who thrives in a small team and enjoys delivering against long-term plans and managing day-to-day priorities. You’ll lead the delivery of all aspects of communications and marketing - from planning campaigns and managing social media to producing content and supporting fundraising efforts.
As well as working with the Programme Department to support and promote the work of our local partner programmes, the role will also create and maintain mechanisms to ensure all of our staff are informed and engaged with the full scope of our work and impact we enable.
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Use your IT expertise to enable global mission. Join OMF International (UK) as IT Manager and lead secure, efficient systems that support gospel work.
This is an exciting opportunity to manage and develop the full IT infrastructure of a mission-focused organisation. You will provide hands-on support across hardware, software, networks, and cloud services, while ensuring GDPR compliance and system security. Based in Manchester, you’ll serve a diverse team of staff, members, and volunteers, delivering technical excellence while actively participating in OMF’s Christian community life.
If you thrive on managing change, solving complex problems, and want your skills to contribute to a global mission, we would love to hear from you.
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Help shape a kinder world for animals
Are you a relationship-builder with a passion for making a difference? We’re looking for a Philanthropy Manager to lead our high-net-worth giving strategy, with a special focus on Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). In this role, you’ll build meaningful connections with Wealth Advisors and DAF Managers whose clients have the potential to give £100k or more—all in support of our mission to end animal cruelty.
You’ll work closely with our Senior Manager of Major Gifts and Senior Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Operations to launch and grow our DAF strategy in the UK. Together, you’ll help expand our reach and deepen our impact by engaging generous individuals who share our vision for a more humane world for animals.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s proactive, strategic, and confident working with high-net-worth individuals. You’ll also collaborate with our program teams to gain a deep understanding of our unique approach to animal welfare—and bring donors closer to the heart of our work.
Essential Responsibilities
- Develop and implement ongoing strategies for Humane World for Animals’ growth in private philanthropy amongst wealth advisors, individuals and DAF managers in the UK, ensuring a strong ROI and including setting appropriate KPIs to monitor progress and measure success.
- Align the UK DAF strategy with the broader high net worth engagement strategy , collaborating with colleagues to maximise impact.
- Build Humane World for Animals’ UK DAF portfolio: identify, cultivate, solicit and deliver significant relationships and partnerships with wealth advisors and DAF managers.
- Conduct outreach to wealth advisors outside the Humane World for Animals network who may not yet be familiar with our work and raising our profile with this specific audience, including via networking and events opportunities.
- Formulate and implement individual strategies for developing key DAF partnerships and initiatives around programmatic priorities, mobilising necessary internal and external resources to ensure all partnerships are effectively executed and partners’ needs are fully met. Includes proposal development work.
- Act as an internal expert on the DAF landscape within the UK, bringing this to bear when developing proposals and ideas with programmatic staff.
- Contribute to internal collaboration on breakthrough solutions that can deliver social impact at scale for complex philanthropic relationships which span a variety of mechanisms of giving.
- Partner across revenue streams (including corporate partnerships, foundations, and major gifts) to maximise and leverage fundraising opportunities.
- Lead on our high net worth income from individuals; identify, cultivate, solicit and deliver significant relationships.
- Develop working relationships with program staff in order to identify funding opportunities and access program information that can be used to cultivate and steward wealth advisors.
- Stay abreast of key issues and trends in the international aid and wealth advisor community.
- Use our CRM (ROI Solutions) to track all DAF activity and revenue and activity projection in line with our data protection and privacy policies.
- Effectively represent Humane World for Animals to external audiences for both fundraising and profile elevation.
- Identify opportunities to represent Humane World for Animals on panels and events of interest to wealth advisors, including strategising around Humane World for Animals specific-events to engage wealth advisors.
- Strategic engagement with senior stakeholders to support donor engagement.
A successful candidate would have strong communication skills—both written and verbal—will be key, along with the ability to connect authentically with a wide range of people. You’ll be confident working independently, but also enjoy collaborating across teams to make things happen. At Humane World for Animals, we pride ourselves on our warm, supportive team environment, where everyone’s ideas are valued and we work together to achieve our shared mission.
If you’re an ambitious self-starter who wants to change the lives of animals around the world, we’d love to hear from you!
Please note:
Round 1 interviews: 2nd September.
Round 2 interviews: 5th September.
Both online/remote.
We make bold progress for all animals by working together on the biggest problems—no matter where they are or how deeply entrenched.



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AREA EVENTS MANAGER
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum
Reports to: Divisional Events Manager (Division 3)
Department: Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement
Location: Home-based covering Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, West Midlands (successful candidate should ideally be based within this area)
Employment type: Permanent
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Sunday 31 August 2025, 23:55*
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
*Please also note that we may close this role early should we receive enough interest, therefore early application is encouraged to avoid disappointment.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.
Do you want to create moments of joy and hope, raise vital funds, celebrate and educate by producing top class events for the UK's largest charity?
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as an Area Event Manager and become part of an ambitious, bold and fun team working together to bring forward the day that cancer is cured.
You will organise and deliver a variety of Cancer Research UK events, including our flagship outdoor mass participation events Race for Life 5km, 10km and Pretty Muddy. You may also deliver Shine Night Walk, indoor staff and supporter conference and engagement events, as well as virtual online events.
What will I be doing?
Recruiting, planning, organising, delivering, reviewing and maximising income for an agreed number of complex and large scale events ensuring participants have a positively memorable, enjoyable and safe event experience
Planning, organising and delivering regional marketing activity including: flyer and poster distribution, regional PR, launch activities and promo days, liaising with press and media and using social media platforms to recruit event participants
Ownership for ensuring events fill to capacity, altering plans and prioritising to achieve success
Producing detailed planning documentation, and accurate event budgets within set deadlines
Building knowledge of and relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and influencers in the communities where events are held
Managing local and national suppliers for each event, negotiating to ensure quality of service whilst keeping costs to a minimum
Recruiting, managing and retaining volunteers to support the delivery of regional marketing activity and event day delivery
Recruiting and supervising seasonal casual paid-for staff
Being the first point of contact for any issues relating to the welfare of our participants or spectators at events, which includes looking after lost or found children.
What skills are you looking for?
Knowledge and experience of marketing strategies, practice and execution of activity (including promotional activity)
Experience of event planning, management and delivery - preferably mass participation e.g. over 1000 people
A solid understanding of Health & Safety guidelines and practice
Experience of working with budgets and monitoring and reporting on expenditure
Experience of setting up new events or delivering event trials and test events
An understanding of the principles of volunteer recruitment and management
Comfortable with physically challenging activity i.e. lifting and moving event equipment
Strong time management and prioritisation skills with experience of meeting tight deadlines
Excellent administration skills including accuracy and attention to detail (with documentation, processes, procedures)
Full clean driving licence and confident to drive a long wheel-based van.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We review pay annually and aim to recognise individual performance and achievements.
We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview.
Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
An exciting opportunity has come up to drive forward the vision and development of our burgeoning volunteer-led music and mental health charity. We are looking for a new Strategy and Fundraising Lead who has a track record of successful fundraising to open up new income streams by building exciting projects informed by our community members’ vision. Our new Strategy and Fundraising Lead will be engaging new VCFSE, health and social care partners for collaborative work, as we strive to create new projects which address local health inequalities and pull down the health, social and financial barriers to creativity and support local people face.
Role title: Strategy and Fundraising Lead
Application Deadline: Monday 18th August at 12pm (noon)
Hours of work: 3.5 days a week, with potential for increase in hours worked subject to funding
Flexible working: The role is flexible regarding time of delivery, taking into account that the core activities take place during standard 9-5 Mon-Fri schedules, and some engagement activities may require evening or weekend working where possible.
Salary: £29,500.00 pro rata (£20,650.00 per annum)
Contract length: 2 years, extension subject to funding
Place of work: Hybrid, Old Trafford Wellbeing Centre, Broomwood Community Wellbeing Centre and Work from Home, with some travel across Greater Manchester
Beginning: ASAP
Seed Studios
Seed Studios is a music and mental health charity based at Old Trafford Wellbeing Centre and Broomwood Community Wellbeing Centre working with adults aged 18+. From our centres, we support positive mental health and culture in Trafford through...
- our weekly volunteer-led Community Music Wellbeing Workshops, in which adults learn new instruments and disciplines in sessions proven to improve confidence, skills, connections and mental & emotional wellbeing
- our 1-to-1 music tuition and peer support which compliments support that individuals receive from our Trafford, Manchester and Salford health partners
- our inspiring and community-building events such as Open Mics and our annual Celebrate Seed Studios event
- our innovative partnership programmes, like our monthly workshop series with older adults charity String of Hearts
Our activities involve a diverse range of local people, including neurodivergent people, and individuals with varying levels of wellbeing and mental health. We help them identify and realise their goals for better social connections, wellbeing and creativity. We support them to attend our activity with others, share and connect through music. These people form and shape our Seed Studios community.
In 2025, we enable 88 hours of free volunteer-led sessions every month with a footfall of over 200 people as well as 24 hours of free, 1-to-1 music tuition support for referrals from our health partners every month.
Please click Apply to see all the information concerning the new role, including the Strategy and Fundraising Lead Job Pack, Application Form and Fair Recruitment Procedure Form or download the documents below.
We envision a world in which all can access the creative, health, social and personal value that music can provide