Strategy manager jobs

This is a critical and exciting leadership role for the Bumblebee Conservation Trust which will take the Trust forward to the next phase of organisational growth, building on the superb achievements to date of our retiring CEO. 

You’ll need passion and energy to work on some of the most profound challenges of our time. Nature needs its champions, and you’ll need to harness all of your skills, all of your personality, and your network to grow our influence, our impact, and our outcomes. You’ll excel at galvanising others to take action  enabling  us to achieve our aims and ensure bumblebees are thriving and valued by everyone.

This is an incredible opportunity to join a very special organisation with passionate and high-performing teams who are truly dedicated to our vital purpose. 

Please refer to the CEO pack for further information.

The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer.  This means that whilst seeking employment or during such employment with the Trust, we will seek to ensure equality of treatment for all persons regardless of sex, race, age, marital or civil partnership status, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity status. 

At the Trust, we have a clear goal: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on reaching for our vision, through the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees. 

Main purpose of post
To support accurate financial administration and effective donor data
management. This role is vital to ensuring that income from donations is
processed promptly and accurately, enabling timely thank-you
communications and excellent donor stewardship. The role will also undertake
data work to enable the charity to manage its data effectively, monitor its
service delivery and impact.

Key responsibilities
Donation Processing & Stewardship Support
 Accurately process all cash and cheque income batches into our
fundraising CRM and finance systems.
 Process and code incoming donations from a range of sources, including
online platforms (e.g JustGiving, Raisely, PayPal, Stripe, CAF, Enthuse).
 Ensure all funds are banked in a timely manner and act as the main
contact for arranging cash collections.
 Maintain and update the donor database with accurate donation records
and supporter details.
 Process supporter Gift Aid declarations and assist with submission of Gift
Aid claims.
 Liaise with the fundraising and communications teams to ensure donors
are thanked promptly and appropriately.
 Flag anomalies or issues with donation data to relevant staff to maintain
high standards of data quality and supporter care.

Finance Administration
 Support the monthly reconciliation of income between finance systems.
 Support the Finance Executives with processing purchase invoices, staff
expenses, and supplier payments in accordance with charity procedures,
as needed.
 Support monthly and quarterly finance reports and audits as required.

Data Management
 Ensure high standards of accuracy and integrity of CRMs and finance
databases through regular data cleaning and maintenance.
 Help compile reports for funders, internal monitoring, and annual
accounts.
 Assist the Data and Systems Manager with reviewing existing systems
and processes to identify opportunities for improvements.
 Follow GDPR and internal data handling policies when processing
supporter and financial information.

General administration and collaboration
 Work closely with colleagues in data, finance and fundraising.
 Undertake other administrative duties as required by the line manage

Who you are
We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Data and Finance Assistant who is
highly organised and with a flexible approach to work.
You must possess strong analytical skills and enjoy working across team functions to
produce high quality results. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a team that
directly improves the lives of local people affected by cancer.

About you:
 Be detailed-oriented and enjoy working to clear and transparent processes
 Able to manage your own workload and priorities to agreed deadlines
 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
 Make a positive contribution in delivering the charity’s strategy and raising
the profile of Weston Park Cancer Charity.

Project Officer – Active Journeys (Cymru) / Swyddog Prosiect – Teithiau Iach (Cymru)

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Project Officer – Active Journeys (Cymru)

North West Wales

£28,831 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

 49REC

Full Time 30 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working

Base: Home working, North West Wales region

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans Cymru. We are looking for someone to join our Active Journeys Programme, delivering behaviour change and engagement activities in Schools in North West Wales .

About you

You should have experience of leading physical activity or other behaviour change projects within schools, workplaces or communities. You should also have experience of working on projects within an established project management framework and within a Welsh Language environment.  

You will have excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise and manage own workload. You will be able to build and maintain strong relationships and a flexible and enthusiastic approach. With the ability to engage and support lesser heard voices in the community. 

We ask you demonstrate your knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and relevant knowledge of North West Wales and its diverse range of communities. 

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.

What we offer

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment. 

Wellbeing

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional Information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 29 September 2025.
• Interviews will take place by teams on the 09 or 10 October 2025
• We encourage early applications as the role may close ahead of schedule if we receive strong interest.

About Sustrans

At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. 

We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet. 

 We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported. 

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.

Swyddog Prosiect – Teithiau Iach (Cymru) 

Gogledd Orllewin Cymru

£28,831 y flwyddyn (pro rata ar gyfer oriau rhan-amser)

 49REC

30 awr yr wythnos – yn fodlon trafod gweithio’n hyblyg

Lleoliad: Gweithio o gartref, rhanbarth Gogledd Orllewin Cymru

Ynglŷn â'r swydd

Dyma gyfle cyffrous i ymuno â Sustrans Cymru. Rydym yn chwilio am rywun i ymuno â'n Rhaglen Teithiau Iach, gan ddarparu gweithgareddau newid ymddygiad ac ymgysylltu mewn Ysgolion yng Ngogledd Orllewin Cymru.

Amdanoch chi

Dylai fod gennych brofiad o arwain ar brosiectau gweithgaredd corfforol neu brosiectau newid ymddygiad eraill mewn ysgolion, gweithleoedd neu gymunedau. Dylai fod gennych brofiad hefyd o weithio ar brosiectau o fewn fframwaith rheoli prosiectau sefydledig ac o fewn amgylchedd Cymraeg.  

Bydd gennych sgiliau trefnu rhagorol, gan gynnwys y gallu i flaenoriaethu a rheoli eich llwyth gwaith eich hun. Bydd y gallu gennych i feithrin a chynnal perthnasoedd cryf mewn modd hyblyg a brwdfrydig. Gyda'r gallu i ymgysylltu a chefnogi lleisiau a glywir yn llai amlwg yn y gymuned. 

Gofynnwn i chi ddangos eich gwybodaeth am becynnau Microsoft Office a gwybodaeth berthnasol am Ogledd-orllewin Cymru a'r amrywiaeth o gymunedau yn y rhanbarth. 

Mae gan Sustrans ymrwymiad hirdymor i fod yn elusen i bawb – lleihau anghydraddoldeb, gwerthfawrogi amrywiaeth, galluogi cynhwysiant a sicrhau bod pawb yn cael eu trin gydag urddas a pharch. Ein nod yw bod yn gyflogwr gwirioneddol gynhwysol ac rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan bobl o bob rhan o'r gymuned, yn enwedig o grwpiau sydd heb gynrychiolaeth ddigonol.

Gwybodaeth Ychwanegol

· Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer derbyn ceisiadau wedi'u cwblhau yw 23:59, 28 Medi 2025. 

· Cynhelir cyfweliadau ar Teams ar 09 neu 10 Hydref 2025.

I wneud cais, cwblhewch ein ffurflen gais ar-lein.

Pam gweithio i ni?

Yn Sustrans, byddwch yn rhan o fudiad sy’n ei gwneud hi'n haws i bobl gerdded a beicio. 

Rydyn ni oll yma i newid pethau. Cewch fod yn rhan o gymuned anhygoel o bobl dalentog, angerddol, creadigol sy’n datrys problemau ac sydd oll yn gweithio gyda’i gilydd i newid pethau er gwell.

Rydyn ni’n gweithredu’n lleol ac yn meddwl ar raddfa fawr – ein gweledigaeth yw cymdeithas lle mae’r ffordd rydym yn teithio’n creu lleoedd iachach a bywydau hapusach i bawb.

Byddwch yn cwestiynu'r status quo ac yn meiddio dychmygu byd gwahanol. Byddwch yn gweithio ar brosiectau cyffrous ac effeithiol a fydd yn eich ymestyn ac yn eich grymuso a byddwch yn cael eich gwobrwyo drwy weld y gwahaniaeth rydych chi’n ei wneud i bobl, cymunedau a’r blaned. 

Credwn fod cynnwys pawb yn ganolog i bwy’r ydym ni a’r hyn yr ydym ni am ei gyflawni. Croesawn wahaniaeth ac rydym yn falch o’r ffaith ein bod yn creu diwylliant ble gallwch fod yn chi’ch hunan, lle caiff eich llesiant ei gefnogi 

Gallwch fod yn sicr o wneud ffrindiau oes a gweithio gyda thîm sy’n andros o hyblyg, cefnogol, moesegol a llawn hwyl. 

Yr hyn rydym yn ei gynnig

Llesiant

• 28 diwrnod o wyliau blynyddol ynghyd â gwyliau banc ar gyfer gweithwyr llawn-amser.
• Gallu prynu wythnos ychwanegol o wyliau blynyddol (pro rata ar gyfer staff rhan-amser).
• Diwrnodau gwirfoddoli staff.
• Gwasanaeth cefnogaeth diduedd a chyfrinachol am ddim 24/7.
• Rydym yn aelodau o'r Fenter Cymudo Gwyrdd a'r Cynllun Beicio sydd ill dau yn cynnig cynlluniau beicio i'r gwaith.

Ariannol

• Cynllun Pensiwn Personol Grŵp gyda chyfraniad cyfatebol o 6% neu 7% o'r cyflog sylfaenol yn cael ei wneud gan Sustrans.
• Benthyciadau beic, cyfrifiadur a thocynnau tymor.
• Buddion ar ffurf disgowntiau.
• Budd-dal marwolaeth yn ystod gwasanaeth – 3 gwaith y cyflog blynyddol.

Cyfeillgar i deuluoedd

• Tâl mamolaeth a thadolaeth uwch na’r isafswm.
• Arferion Gweithio Hyblyg (yr oriau llawn amser yw 37.5 yr wythnos, dydd Llun i ddydd Gwener).

Reports to:  Business Development Manager

Starting salary range:  £26,521 - £30,000

Location: London – EC4Y 8EE (Hybrid)

Contract: Permanent, full-time (31.5 hours per week)

Job Purpose 

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their knowledge and skills in business development. Working alongside our Business Development Manager, you’ll get involved in new business generation, account management, increasing sponsorship opportunities and converting leads to sales. You’ll also be involved in providing an outstanding level of customer service to our partners and sponsors and develop your own portfolio of accounts and sales prospects.  

Please note: This role may require travel, overnight stays and weekend work, for example at our conferences. 

Main Responsibilties 

Business development support 

• Support with the delivery of a business development strategy for BSR that secures financially sustainable funding streams that support our drive to improve patient care 
• Carry out routine market research, pricing modelling and competitor analysis  
• Generate ideas for product development that improve our product portfolios to keep partners engaged in supporting our membership. 

Relationship building and customer service 

• Provide exceptional and consistent relationship management with sponsors, partners and collaborators  
• With the Business Development Manager, enable internal sharing of insight and intelligence about trends and movements with industry partners  
• Keep all trackers and sales pipelines up to date. 

Systems and compliance 

• Support our partners to maximise their impact  
• Be the key admin for business development systems and trackers, including being the team’s subject matter expert for the CRM 
• Be a secondary admin for related team systems, such as booking systems and conference apps 
• With the Business Development Manager, ensure our materials and products are compliant with the ABPI pharmaceutical industry code  
• Work closely with the finance team to ensure all billing and invoicing is issued and processed in a timely manner 
• Ensure our partners are aligning with our sustainability value and event requirements. 

Person Specification 

1. Experience of sales and/or business development either directly or in a support function   
2.  Experience of digital systems and tools 
3.  Ability to carry out market research and competitor analysis and report findings 
4.  Proven skills in customer services  
5.  Excellent time management and prioritisation skills 
6.  Good interpersonal and communication skills 
7.  Commitment to BSR values. 

Timetable

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 1st October.
Interviews are expected to take place Thursday 9th October.

Equity, Inclusion and Diversity statement

BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equity, and diversity in our workforce. We are actively trying to increase the diversity of our staff team. We try to reduce as many barriers as we can for those with a disability. We know that everyone is an individual, so please always tell us what we can do to support you. 
 
We welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including those from minoritised communities, and those with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.

We couldn’t do the work that we do across the county without the incredible support from our members and supporters. Do you have the desire to help us inspire more people to support our work through donations and membership? Do you want to be part of a fantastically passionate team working hard to nurture individual relationships with our members and supporters and provide regular opportunities for them to visit us, meet us and see and hear about our amazing work?

We are the county’s leading local charity working towards a county rich in wildlife and managing over 3,000 acres of land for wildlife and people across Worcestershire. We work with organisations and landowners to protect and connect wildlife sites across the county.

The organisation is currently supported by around 23,000 members and supporters, which is around one in 25 residents in Worcestershire. To date we have successfully recruited members through our membership recruiters, with others coming direct to us through our website or by visiting us at Lower Smite Farm. We need to continue to grow our membership supporter base and we need someone with the fundraising experience to help lead this growth and introduce innovative suggestions throughout the supporter journey and experience to strengthen recruitment and improve our retention and ultimately increase our income generation.

The role will focus on progressing our work around the supporter journey, ensuring that we reach as many potential supporters as possible and enable them to understand our work and feel motivated to support the organisation. Growing our prospect pool and educating these prospects to inspire them to become long-term supporters of our work is essential to the ongoing success of the organisation.

We’re Wild About Inclusion.  To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better.  It also means cultivating inclusive workspaces that are free from discrimination, where differences are valued, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature!

A full driving licence is essential. This is full time, permanent position. This role will be subject to reference checks and a DBS enhanced check with child barred list.

Position: Social and Digital Media Creator
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), Fixed Term contract until 15th September 2026
Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £33,044 per annum plus excellent benefits  
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Charity

*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £33,044 per annum, increasing to £35,109 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £37,174 after a further 6 months.

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

Please note this is a part-time or fixed term contract until 15th September 2026.

We’re looking for a Social and Digital Media Creator to join our dynamic social media team!

You'll be a digital native, committed to delivering engaging, accessible and inclusive content to our audience of over 190,000 followers.

Day-to-day, you’ll plan and deliver social and paid media strategies to drive flagship marketing campaigns and daily channel activity. You’ll use insights to increase engagement, raise awareness, attract and retain supporters, and drive conversions against KPIs.

Leading social content production, you’ll be confident in creating videos and graphics. You’ll proactively drive our UGC (user generated content) media, building strong relationships with external community voices to co-produce community-focused videos.

The role also involves planning, writing, building, and sending emails to key audiences using our DotDigital email service provider.

You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the Society to help deliver an ambitious programme of digital campaigns.

If you’re looking for a creative role where you can make a real difference, apply today!

More information about our job opportunities and how to apply can be found on our MS Society website.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Wednesday 17th September 2025

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised and confident Supporter Care Administrator to ​provide an excellent supporter care service for the Fundraising Campaigns and Individual Giving team. 

You will be the primary contact point for our supporters, prospective supporters and the public, taking responsibility and ownership for each enquiry, providing answers to questions relating primarily to donations and fundraising activities. You will also support your manager in developing a new stewardship programme to welcome, engage and retain our supporters.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will be the first point of contact for prospective and existing supporters, helping with enquiries, taking donations, reassuring concerns and ensuring our supporters have a positive experience with every contact and interaction they have with our charity.

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You will:

• Take full ownership, responding effectively to all enquiries, interactions and complaints received on our fundraising activities, by email, phone and letter. 
• Respond to supporters with empathy and compassion, applying our tone and voice and brand values
• Maintain supporter database records of enquiries received, ensuring that all data entered is administered accurately
• Work to meet agreed response times (SLAs) to enquires, ensuring supporters are satisfied
• Work with the Individual Giving Manager (Stewardship) on key stewardship activities and supporter journeys, to thank, welcome, engage and retain our supporters.
• Represent the team at cross-team meetings to ensure our supporter’s voice is heard, sharing feedback gathered through direct supporter interactions
• Keep up to date with technology, applying digital approaches, new solutions and identify improvements to become more effective in donation and contact processes.

About You

You will be a highly organised and confident individual, with experience in customer service or supporter care roles, with a passion to make a difference by engaging with and acknowledging supporters who choose to donate to or fundraise for our charity.

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To be successful, you’ll need:

• Experience of working in a team environment which directly services and engages with members of the public, supporters or customers
• Experience working in a team, consulting others and sharing expertise, know-how and ideas with colleagues for best results
• Experience using of variety of office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) to communicate and retrieve information and knowledge
• Practical experience of databases or customer relationship management systems
• Experience at problem solving with a solution focused approach
• Ability to convey complex ideas using a variety of methods to communicate with the supporter to win understanding and support
• Ability to respond to the needs of the supporter, adapting content, style, language and use of channel to deliver maximum clarity
• Ability to develop professional relationships with colleagues at all levels and with external contacts and partners to support the team objectives
• Ability to contribute ideas, approaches and insights that enable innovation

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What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and pension

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Department/Directorate Information

The Development and Communications Directorate is responsible for fundraising and philanthropic income across the ICR, maximising support from major donors, individuals, trusts, corporates, charity partners and events. We have a proud track record of performing at a consistently high-level, raising millions every year.​

This role is part of the Fundraising Campaigns and Individual Giving team, who are focused on raising funds through individual giving, gifts in Wills and sports and challenge events. Join our team to help make the discoveries that are so urgently needed to improve cancer patients’ lives.​

We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached. 

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Project Assistant

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Project Assistant

Tees Valley

£25,859 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

Ref: 65REC

2 x Part Time 22.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working

Base: Active Travel Hubs across Tees Valley

About the role

This varied role would see you working in partnership with the local authority, communities, schools, businesses, volunteers and third sector organisations, to remove barriers to transport, increase levels of public health and wellbeing, and protect our local environment.

You would be working in our Active Travel Hubs in the Tees Valley, which provide helpful services and interventions to make walking, wheeling and cycling the natural choice for shorter journeys in the Tees Valley. This is an exciting and ambitious project part of the UK’s largest network of Active Travel Hubs, working together to transform how Tees Valley residents travel for their everyday journeys.

Key responsibilities could include:

• Planning, organisation, administration and in-person delivery for behaviour change and engagement projects and events
• Community and stakeholder engagement
• Leading workshops
• Leading guided bike rides and running Cycle Confidence Sessions
• Risk assessments to ensure the wellbeing and safety of your team and the community
• Maintaining project documentation

Candidates should be based within the Tees Valley geographical area. Your time will be split between Middlesbrough and Redcar active travel hub for the first post holder or between Stockton and Redcar Active Travel Hub for the second post holder.

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.

About you

You will have strong administrative skills and be competent in the use of the Microsoft Office suite. 

You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, alongside knowledge of safeguarding principles. 

Other skills and abilities:

• Understanding of project management principles.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Time management skills - ability to plan and prioritise own work tasks to meet deadlines.
• Data analysis
• Awareness of how to apply Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles in action.

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups. 

What we offer

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment. 

Wellbeing

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 21 September 2025.
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams during the week commencing 29 September 2025.
• We encourage early applications as the role may close ahead of schedule if we receive strong interest.

About Sustrans

At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. 

We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet. 

 We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported. 

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.

The Philharmonia is looking to appoint an experienced and inspiring Head of Education & Community Engagement to lead on the day to day running of learning projects, with a firm focus on developing and growing this work. With a proven track record of creative leadership, innovation and producing high quality music education and community projects, successful applicants will be led by a passionate belief in the power of orchestral music to transform lives, whether as audiences or participants.

Centred around our ambition to deepen our engagement in our residencies in and out of London, this role will be responsible for the creative and strategic development and execution of both our long-established programmes (like Hear and Now, and Orchestra Unwrapped), as well as co-creating and developing new, innovative projects addressing real needs in schools and community settings. The role will have a strong direct connection with our Community Boards, the advisory bodies in our residency areas, and the Music Hubs, as partners and co-creators. Candidates should have a progressive and well-informed approach to place-based and grassroots music-making and project creation, and a strong understanding of the latest developments in the music education landscape. 

Combining a keen grasp of participant needs, with sound understanding of commissioner and funder requirements, as well as a can-do, entrepreneurial attitude, this is a great opportunity for a senior manager to progress to the next level of leadership within the sector and shape the education and community engagement programmes of a leading orchestra.

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic Planning:

• Undertake research and mapping as required to ensure that projects and programmes respond to local and regional needs and is distinctive and complementary in the context of other providers.

• Keep abreast of educational policy and practice at national and regional governmental level, ensuring that project development is aligned with current thinking and strategy.

• Develop new bespoke and innovative education and community projects in strategic partnership with local and national bodies, allied to the core work of the Orchestra.

Leadership and Management:

• Provide creative leadership and direction for the Learning and Engagement Department, reflecting and clearly articulating the Philharmonia’s vision, mission and values

• Develop and motivate the members of the Learning and Engagement Team, and as required, manage the Learning & Engagement team’s support staff, such as freelance Project Managers, animateurs and musicians

• Sustain and strengthen existing partnerships for funding and delivery with key stakeholders including other NPOs, Local Authorities, Music Education Hubs, community groups, arts organisations and venues, private and public development agencies and schools, colleges and universities.

• Represent the Orchestra on the Strategic Boards of appropriate bodies in London and residencies (for example, music hubs)

• Ensure that key national and regional stakeholders have a detailed understanding of the Orchestra’s Learning and Engagement work, as well as ensuring effective and constructive communication with artists and musicians engaged in the Philharmonia Orchestra’s Learning and Engagement Programme

• Represent the Philharmonia Orchestra at external meetings and conferences, as required, acting as an advocate and ambassador for the Orchestra. 

• Lead and manage the Safeguarding for the Orchestra, ensure that the Philharmonia Orchestra’s safeguarding policy and procedure is up to date and effectively implemented, including taking responsibility as the Philharmonia’s Designated Safeguarding Officer; ensure that all relevant staff and freelance practitioners have current DBS checks. 

Programme Management and Delivery:

• Oversee evaluations of all projects to share outcomes with stakeholders and partners and to learn lessons for developing and delivering future projects. 

• Agree and manage budgets for the Learning and Engagement Department

• Commission and oversee production of project-specific marketing materials. 

• Help to develop and support the Orchestra’s Audience Development Strategy, in close partnership with the Marketing Director. 

• Oversee all aspects of project management, planning and production of the various projects and workshops which make up the Philharmonia’s Learning Programme

• Deputise for the Director of L&E as required

Skills and Qualifications

Essential:

• Minimum five years’ experience in a relevant role

• Knowledge of the education and community learning landscape

• Experience with managing and monitoring budgets

• Experience with producing and devising large scale, education, community or participation projects

• Excellent communication skills, with a personable and approachable style

• Experience of reporting tools and data visualisation, ideally for funders

• Passion and interest for music and the arts, with an excellent understanding of orchestras and classical music repertoire

• Ability to read music and orchestral scores

• Ability to lead, mentor and train a team

• Willingness to have a hands-on attitude 

• Willingness to work unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends – must want to attend concerts and learning projects

Desirable:

• An education or community learning qualification or degree

• Experience of creating external reports and evaluations 

Job Title: Head of Corporate Services

Reports to: Director of Finance & Corporate Services

Salary: £51,014

Contract: Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Flexible, with substantial travel required

Join the Liberal Democrats as a Corporate Services Leader!

Are you an experienced professional with a passion for driving organisational excellence? The Liberal Democrats are looking for a dynamic and strategic professional to lead our core internal functions—Finance, HR, IT, and Office Management—ensuring they are efficient, compliant, and aligned with our wider mission.

About the Role

As Head of Corporate Services, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Party’s day-to-day operations and long-term strategy. You’ll lead a talented team and be responsible for fostering a high-performing, values-driven workplace culture. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, you’ll manage a diverse team and collaborate with stakeholders to drive growth and electoral success.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee financial management, including budgets and monthly reporting
• Lead and implement HR strategies covering policy, recruitment, L&D, and employee relations.
• Drive strategies for office management and hybrid working arrangements.
• Foster a supportive, engaged, and high-performing team culture.
• Manage payroll, health and safety, and key organisational projects.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a confident and capable leader with:

• Strong financial expertise, including experience managing organisational budgets and financial reporting.
• Ability to provide HR leadership across a 60+ person organisation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and work collaboratively.
• A solution-focused, strategic mindset—able to balance long-term vision with day-to-day delivery.
• Alignment with the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats.

Desirable Qualifications

• ACCA, CIMA, or MCIPD qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working with volunteers and understanding their needs.
• You will be accredited to CIPD level 7 or qualified by experience.
• Sympathy with the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats.

​Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the internal engine of a values-led political party at a crucial time for the country. If you’re ready to make a real difference and help build a better future, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us and help make our country better! 

Role Summary

Join our team and help us improve public sector food across the UK with our School Plates and new Hospital Plates programmes. We're looking for a passionate and driven Chef Trainer to support schools and hospitals in delivering healthier and more sustainable menus.

The programmes continue to go from strength to strength. Through School Plates, we currently support over a third of all UK local authorities, catering for more than 12,000 schools and feeding over 1.25 million children daily. To date, we have been responsible for swapping over 50 million school meals from meat-based to meat-free or plant-based. We're now expanding our successful model into the health sector with our new Hospital Plates programme, bringing the same positive change to patient and staff menus.

Are you a skilled chef trainer with a passion for improving public food? Can you match our ambition? You'll be using your culinary expertise to train catering teams in both schools and hospitals, provide menu advice, and get involved with recipe development and culinary education. You will also run cooking workshops for pupils in secondary schools, inspiring the next generation to get excited about plant-based food. You will also build and manage relationships with our catering partners, helping them deliver delicious and sustainable meals. This is a UK-wide role and will require travel to different sites.

We’re looking for someone to join our team for 3 days a week but are open to applicants looking for flexible working hours, including, potentially, 4 days a week.

Job Details

Job Title: Chef Trainer - School Plates & Hospital Plates 
Reporting to: Programme Manager, UK
Location: Remote (home-based with travel across UK) 
Hours: 21-28 hours per week (0.6-0.8 FTE)
Salary: £32,000 per annum pro rata (based on 1.0 FTE) 

 

Responsibilities

As our Chef Trainer & Programme Support, you'll be a key player in developing and delivering our School Plates and Hospital Plates programmes. You'll use your culinary expertise and passion for food system change to create resources, train professionals, and engage with our partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Recipe Development & Training: You'll co-lead the creation, testing, and development of new plant-based recipes for our school and hospital programmes, and lead on developing ‘grab-and-go’ and internationally inspired options for secondary schools. You'll also plan and deliver training sessions, including in-person and online workshops, and create e-learning courses for caterers.

• Programme Development & Support: Work closely with programme managers to develop and refine the strategy for our initiatives. This includes supporting pilot programmes, measuring their impact, and creating bespoke catering resources for our partners.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Represent our organisation at events and in meetings, providing expert catering advice and information on our programmes. Collaborate with our communications manager to create engaging content, including recipes and videos for our website, e-learning platform and social media.

• Education & Outreach: Partner with our education manager to plan and co-deliver secondary school cooking workshops. These sessions will teach pupils basic plant-based culinary skills that align with the National Curriculum as well as inspire the next generation to choose plant-forward options and learn about the impact of their food choices in a positive way.

• Inspire Catering Teams: Your role is to build and maintain relationships with catering partners, providing expert catering advice and practical recipe suggestions. You'll work with them directly on pilot programmes, offering bespoke support to inspire positive menu changes. You'll also provide essential administrative support for our programmes and help create and deliver presentations to promote our work to a wider audience.

Qualifications

    Essential

• Experienced in planning and delivering cooking workshops to groups.

• Experience of working in a culinary setting and developing recipes with a strong interest in plant-based recipes.

• Excellent communication skills and be a confident and engaging educator.

• Flexible and agile approach, with a willingness to be a true team player and fill gaps as needed.

• Proactive with initiative and drive.

• Strong organisational skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Solution-focused and resilient.

• Confident in creating basic spreadsheets and slide decks.

• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively in a fast-paced and small but fast-growing non-profit work environment.

• Ability to work well unsupervised with experience of working in remote teams with a reliable internet connection.

• Passionate about food systems change.

• Alignment with our vision and mission.

• Based in the UK and able to attend meetings, events, and training to represent the team and programme across the UK.

• Willing to travel across the UK for workshops and events. 

Desirable

• Experience of working within school and/or hospital food. 

• Experience of food photography and creating recipe content for social platforms or online courses. 

• Experience of managing projects.

• Experience of liaising with local authorities, schools, or other public sector bodies.

• Experience in the field of nutrition, including an interest in plant-based nutrition.

• Experience of working in the food, health or environmental sector.

• Experience of using customer relationship management (CRM) systems (training will be provided).

Benefits of working with us

• Generous annual leave entitlement - 25 days per year, with an additional day granted at the start of each calendar up to a maximum of 30 days (plus bank holidays)

• A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.

• Provision of a work laptop.

• Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.

• Career development support

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay

• Compassionate animal companion leave

• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling

• Access to 24/7 virtual GP Service

• Mindfulness support via a free Headspace account for you and up to 5 friends or family members

• Access to the Wisdom app with exclusive perks and discounts

• Membership to the OpenUp platform

• We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.

• And, last but not least, become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!

When?

Application deadline: 5th October 2025
Start date: November 2025

Application process and timeline 

Please submit your application using our online form including your CV and cover letter. By submitting your application you agree that your personal data will be processed by and shared with our UK entity (ProVeg C.I.C.) and German entity (ProVeg e.V.). 

The recruitment process consists of two rounds: 1): an online trial task; 2): an interview with the Programme Manager and Director. 
 

• Application deadline: 5th October 2025

• Online trial task: sent to longlisted candidates by 10th October 5pm, to be completed by 12 October at 5pm 

• Interviews: take place on 21st and 22nd October 2025

• Start date: November 2025

Corporate Fundraiser

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic fundraiser with strong relationship-building skills to develop and grow sustainable income through corporate partnerships.

Position: Corporate Fundraiser
Location: Bradford / Hybrid, in the field and in the office 1 day a week
Salary: £31,500 pro rata
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established health support charity and play a key role in driving income growth. You will focus on securing new business partnerships while nurturing and developing existing relationships. As a confident networker, you will engage businesses with creative fundraising opportunities, sponsorships and events, turning their generosity into meaningful impact.

Key responsibilities include:

· Developing and implementing a corporate fundraising strategy to meet income targets

· Building and maintaining relationships with business supporters and sponsors

· Proactively seeking and securing new partnerships across the region

· Delivering excellent stewardship to ensure long-term engagement and repeat support

· Representing the organisation at networking events and presentations

· Using targeted social media activity to raise awareness and attract new partners

· Supporting and recruiting teams for fundraising challenges and events

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

· Experienced in sales, business development or fundraising, with a proven track record of meeting targets

· A confident communicator with excellent networking and presentation skills

· Highly organised, creative and proactive in approach

· Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative fundraising team

· Comfortable using databases and social media for fundraising purposes

· Willing to work occasional evenings or weekends to attend events

A driving licence and access to a vehicle will be advantageous for this role.

About the Organisation

This charity has been providing vital emotional and practical support to individuals and families affected by serious illness for over 30 years. Rooted in the community, it continues to expand its reach and impact by developing partnerships, raising funds, and ensuring no one faces their journey alone.

Other roles you may have experience of could include; Corporate Partnerships Manager, Fundraising Officer, Business Development Executive, Charity Fundraiser, Relationship Manager, Sponsorship Manager

How to Apply
Please send a CV and covering statement outlining why you are the right person for this role.

Safeguarding Statement

This charity is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all individuals who participate in its programmes and of all staff and volunteers. Successful candidates will be required to carry out a disclosure and barring check.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity Statement

The organisation is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

Data Protection Statement

For information about how your data is used as part of the recruitment process, please contact us.

Are you adaptable, eager to learn, and motivated by making a real difference?

We’re looking for someone with an adaptable and pro-active attitude and willingness to grow to join our dedicated Services and Partnerships team at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills while supporting vital services that have a meaningful impact across the organisation. As our Administrator, you’ll help ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, enabling colleagues to provide timely and effective support to those living with and affected by MND.

If you bring enthusiasm, flexibility, and a proactive approach, we can teach you the technical skills you’ll need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responding to information and literature requests promptly and accurately
• Managing stock and supplies of information materials internally and externally
• Creating and maintaining records in our CRM system, and producing reports
• Sending welcome letters and GDPR consent forms to new referrals
• Handling sensitive correspondence, including condolence letters
• Co-ordinating the creation and delivery of memory, treasure, and teenage boxes
• Raising purchase orders and liaising with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and payment
• Processing service user feedback and supporting continuous improvement
• Keeping SharePoint documents and resources up to date
• Always working in line with our values, and policies around data protection and confidentiality

About You:

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
• Adaptable and open to change in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise your workload
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Clear and professional communication skills with the ability to deliver excellent customer service
• Confidence using Microsoft Office – especially Outlook and Excel (full training on other systems will be provided)
• A respectful, team-focused approach, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office 4 days per week. For the initial 6 - 8 week training period, 5 days per week office attendance is required.

We are open to part-time applications or job shares – please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.

This is a great opportunity to grow and develop within a supportive team that truly values your contribution. If you’re ready to play a key role in helping others deliver life-changing support, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us make a difference.

Do you want to use your research skills to influence real change?

The Race Equality Foundation is an evidence-based charity working to dismantle systemic racism and improve outcomes for Black, Asian, and ethnically minoritised communities across the UK. We generate and share knowledge, influence policy and practice, and deliver programmes that make a tangible impact.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Researcher or Senior Researcher who is passionate about using evidence to tackle racism and inequality. Organised, reflective, and inquisitive, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the Foundation’s research and policy work.

You will develop and lead projects exploring the persistence of racial inequalities and their consequences, identifying and sharing good practice, and developing potential solutions. Central to the way we work are intersectional and participatory approaches that place the voices of those with lived experience at the heart of our research, and you will be instrumental in embedding these principles in the projects you manage.

As part of the role, you’ll also take a leading role in disseminating findings to diverse audiences, influencing policy and practice, and developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including central and local government, funders, and voluntary and community sector partners.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful research, inform systemic change, and be part of a collaborative, values-driven organisation dedicated to tackling racial inequality.

Why work with us?
You’ll join a values-driven organisation where your work directly contributes to racial justice. We offer:

• Generous annual leave – 25 days rising to 31 after five years, plus bank holidays

• Above-statutory employer pension contributions

• Employee Assistance Scheme (EAS) to support your wellbeing

• Opportunities to work on impactful, high-profile research projects

• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive working environment

How to apply
Apply via our online recruitment portal, submitting your application form and supporting statement.

Closing date: Monday 29th September 2025
Interview date: Monday 13th October 2025