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FACE TO FACE FUNDRAISERS (CANCER RESEARCH UK)
Salary: £25,500 - £28,000 + benefits (including paid travel when working out of London)
Location: Will be working in shopping centres, train stations and other locations throughout London and surrounding areas (ideally, candidates should be based within London or the surrounding area)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Positions available: Two
Contract length: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 13 July 2025, 23:55
Interview Process: Please fill out your work history, and answer a short application question. If you are selected for interview we will invite you to a recruitment day at our head office in Stratford E20 1JQ on Wednesday 16 July between 10:00 - 15:00 so you will need to be available on that day. You'll meet the team, hear more about the role, there will then be a short task and interview.
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.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
Do you have a way with words? Do you thrive in an environment where you get to speak to different people all day long?
Join Cancer Research UK as a field-based Face to Face Fundraiser. You will be inspiring the public to become regular financial supporters of our life saving research.
It's a fun working environment where you can work in London and the Southeast to support one of the UKs most trusted brands. There is lots more too; 25 days holiday + flexible bank holidays, sick pay and lots of development opportunities.
Cancer Research UK is the worlds leading cancer charity. We are committed to 3 in 4 survival by 2034 . Our Face to Face Fundraising team bring in circa 10 million pounds for the charity each year, so this is your chance to really make a difference.
We are looking for candidates who love speaking to people on a daily basis. You will be self-motivated, passionate and enjoy using words to persuade and inspire. It's also a great chance to improve your communication skills, up your confidence and discover a talent you never knew you had.
What will I be doing?
Engaging with the public at stands in shopping centres and inspiring them to make regular donations via Direct Debit
Working as part of a team of fundraising experts
Sharing engaging and inspiring stories regarding Cancer Research UK progress and goals
Being responsible for setting up your stand and working environment in private site venues
Representing CRUK with the highest level of professionalism, treating the public fairly and with respect.
What skills will I need?
Excellent communication skills and customer experience with confidence in speaking to the public
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly and influence others
An ability to work under pressure
Experience of delivering and achieving targets in a customer-related environment or similar
Strong resilience to handle negative objections
Experience in a fundraising role will be beneficial but is not essential.
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our mission to beat cancer. In return, we create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
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 fairly and objectively.
Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.
This role is to lead the TUC’s anti-racism work, including supporting our Race Relations Committee, delivering our Black Workers’ Conference and developing our research, policy and lobbying interventions in this space.
Who we’re looking for
This position would suit someone with a good knowledge of how the UK trade union movement works, with a background in race equality, and the ability to effectively engage with affiliates and key stakeholders.
If this sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you.
We welcome applications from any candidate but are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented at this grade in the TUC.
The closing date for completed applications for this post is 12:00 on Monday 14 July 2025.An assessment centre for selected candidates will be held on Tuesday 22 July 2025 with interviews taking place on Monday 28 July 2025.
TUC staff enjoy a good benefits package including final salary pension scheme and other benefits. The TUC values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and from within and outside of the trade union movement.
Salary: Band 2 with a range of £27,550 to £29,617 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Start: As soon as possible
Closing date: 10th July
The Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre (ICNARC) is a small, independent, nationally and internationally respected, scientific, not-for-profit organisation (c50 staff), that uses accurate data to help improve the quality of critical care through audit, research and education, conducted with and in the interests of patients and those who care for them.
About the role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Administrator to join our Finance team. This is a varied role with an emphasis on generating invoices/credit notes and uploading data to portals. The successful candidate will be conscientious and well organised with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
In this role you will:
• Lead on processing supplier invoices including the request of purchase orders.
• Lead on credit control including sending reminders on outstanding accounts to support the ICNARC cash flow and working capital.
• Create supplier and customer accounts in the accounting system following laid down policy and procedure, minimising the risk of fraud.
• Lead on preparation of monthly aged creditors report reconciling it to supplier and balance sheet related accounts.
• Lead on coding supplier invoices to correct ledger account in the accounting system for accurate management reporting.
• Prepare and process BACS payment runs on a regular and prompt basis to protect ICNARC's credit rating.
• Process supplier payments and reconcile their accounts including monthly Barclaycard.
• Match supplier payments from bank statements to the accounting system.
• Review and process staff, trustees’ and non-staff expenses claim.
• Undertake petty cash reconciliation as required.
• Assist in processing customer invoices.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end schedules.
•Manage accounts mailbox to ensure customers and suppliers receive a prompt response to queries.
• Performs clerical duties, including, but not limited to, mailing and filing correspondence, placing orders.
What you’ll need to succeed
In order to succeed, it is essential that you have experience of working in the office and of supporting, at an administrative level, finance related activities. You will also have knowledge of using Office 365 tools including Word and Excel and hands on experience with accounting software. Charity experience is desirable but not essential.
What you will get in return
In return, you will receive compensation of between £26k and £28k working for a well-established scientific organisation in the centre of London.
- 25 days holiday per year, increasing with length of service;
- flexible working;
- interest-free season ticket loan;
- life assurance and wellbeing support;
- enhanced pension scheme;
- enhanced sick pay;
- enhanced maternity/adoption pay;
- employee assistance programme;
- support with further academic/professional development.
How to apply
Please read the job description for the role. The person specification sets out the skills and experience we are looking for. Please submit a cover letter setting out your suitability for the role and a current CV. Each document should be no longer than 2 sides of A4.
No agencies.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and the advert will be closed early if an appointment is made prior to the closing date so please do not delay in applying.
“We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships."
ICNARC is an independent, scientific, not-for-profit organisation, established in 1994.
Our vision is that all critically ill people receive appropriate, timely and optimal care and achieve best outcomes.
Our mission is to improve the quality of critical care through audit, research and data services conducted with, and in the interests of, patients and those who care for them.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Twins Trust
Twins Trust is at the heart of the multiples’ community, supporting families with twins or triplets, influencing the healthcare system and campaigning on behalf of our community.
Multiple birth families face unique challenges and we’re there for them, every step of the way. With over 40 years’ experience, we tailor our services to our families’ needs.
Twins Trust has over 15,000 members who access our amazing community, information and courses and exclusive discounts.
Community Fundraising Manager
This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and talented fundraising team
We are looking for an experienced Community Fundraising Manager to join our small and friendly fundraising team. You will be responsible for driving our strategy for Community Fundraising, Individual/Regular Giving and Events. With a database of around 100,000 registrants and 15,000 members, these existing income streams have lots of great potential. We have amazing fundraisers in our community who take on challenges like the London Marathon, London to Brighton bike ride, or their own swimming challenge and there’s lots of great potential amongst our supporters, including our committed members and regular givers.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week (negotiable for the right candidate)
Flexibility: We are a flexible employer and most of our staff are juggling things (including caring for multiples!) We are great at making jobs work around life.
Salary: £31,000 - £33,000 (pro rata)
Reports to: Head of Development
Work location: Hybrid/remote. Office space in London Bridge, although entirely remote option is fine. Travel to events will also be required.
Interview dates: First-round interviews will be held on a rolling basis
Purpose of the role
- Grow a successful existing income stream (Fundraising Events and Regular Giving) and develop and grow a comparatively new income stream (Community Fundraising and Individual Giving) for Twins Trust. You will do this alongside other fundraisers in the team and with support from a Fundraising Officer.
- Lead and develop a multi-year strategy for growing our Community and Events programmes, with a well-planned calendar of events throughout the year covering different themes and geographies.
- Lead the strategy for our Individual/Regular Giving programme
- Lead on the creation, planning and delivery of a new Twins Trust owned mass participation fundraising event
- Provide strategic support and guidance to our Fundraising Officer to implement the annual raffle, ongoing Lottery programme and Individual Giving programme.
- Work closely with other teams across Fundraising, Membership and Communications to spot opportunities to maximise income and drive new projects forward
- Provide exceptional relationship management and stewardship to fundraisers in our community to make them feel appreciated, maximise income raised and encourage repeat fundraising
Ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of developing and implementing a strategy for Community They will be able to demonstrate how they have delivered one or more of these income streams and grown these programmes significantly, providing excellent stewardship to fundraisers.
Person specification
Essential
- Significant experience of leading a 6 figure multi-year community fundraising strategy including forecasting and monitoring income and expenditure
- Experience of leading community, events, or Individual/Regular Giving fundraising - taking ownership and achieving growth in scale and income
- Experience of creating and delivering a new medium to large scale (£25k plus) fundraising event, maximising all commercial opportunities within it
- Excellent relationship building skills
- Ability to manage several projects at the same time
- Experience working in a CRM and analysing data to inform decision-making (Microsoft Dynamics experience a plus)
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Able to collaborate with a team of various disciplines or work independently as required
- Strong IT skills, including SharePoint and advanced Excel
- Enthusiasm for the issues we work on
Desirable
- Working understanding of admin processes relating to fundraising
- Understanding of digital marketing
- An understanding of GDPR in relation to fundraising
Twins Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to improving the lives and wellbeing of families with twins, triplets or more.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising and Engagement Trainee
Two Year Contract
Up to £22,000 per annum, plus cost of a CoIF or CIM qualification+ benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)
Leatherhead (flexible working options available)
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.
About the role:
This Best Companies Top 100 mid-sized company and Top 20 charity is looking to appoint a highly driven and engaged individual who will be given the support and professional autonomy to start or build their career in fundraising.
You will have the opportunity to join an ambitious organisation and work alongside experienced professionals within a highly supportive team. We are a learning organisation and if successfully appointed, we will fund and support you with gaining the Institute of Fundraising Certificate, which is a fantastic opportunity. The Certificate helps fundraisers become more confident and understand how to make a genuine difference.
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Engagement you will support the Fundraising and Engagement team on a range of activities and projects to gain a breadth of experience of all fundraising, communication and marketing disciplines, and gain a rounded view of charitable fundraising and the role fundraising plays in charities.
This role will particularly suit an individual who is just starting out on their fundraising career or has been an intern or volunteer in a fundraising department, and/or someone who enjoys building relationships, thinking on your feet, is proactive, organised, enjoys being challenged and are motivated to try new things and contribute ideas.
What we’re looking for:
- Friendly, enthusiastic and socially-focused – you quickly connect with others and build effective working relationships. You are naturally warm with a sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated, enjoy working with others
- A motivating, empathetic and persuasive communicator – you will enjoy preparing and presenting high-quality presentations
- You thrive working in a busy environment on multiple priorities simultaneously – results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment.
- Confident use of MSOffice and some experience of using a database – you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work.
Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have experience of building relationships, or interned/volunteered in a fundraising department.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. Please visit our website for details
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why your application should be considered above others to us via the link.
Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead with the dates to be confirmed.
We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
As a CQC registered organisation, it is an expectation that all Rainbow Trust employees are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (unless medically exempt).
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation. Registered Charity No: 1070532
Our client are the only UK charity dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of UK bank workers, past and present, and their families.
Each year, they help thousands of people facing financial difficulty, health challenges, caring responsibilities, domestic abuse and more through their 40 strong passionate staff team and by investing £5.4m. Through advice, specialist referrals and financial assistance, they offer practical, personalised support to those who need it most.
Demand for our client’s services continues to be high – and the financial pressures on the organisation have grown. That’s why they have launched a new strategy focused on deepening their impact, building long-term resilience, and reaching those most in need.
Chief Operating Officer
Location: Hybrid with typically three days a week in the London Office (City)
Salary: Up to £90,000
It’s an exciting time to join the charity as they evolve the way they work, grow new income streams, and strengthen their influence across the banking sector. They are embarking on a new three-year strategy, which has led to the establishment of the new post of Chief Operating Officer, to help drive the organisation forward.
As Chief Operating Officer, you’ll deputise for the CEO, playing a key role in ensuring organisational effectiveness alongside other members of the senior team. You will lead a small team of colleagues across the support functions of Finance, HR, Governance, IT, and Risk Management and will work on strategic projects across the organisation.
Our client are looking for a solutions-focused ‘can do’, visionary leader who will lead from the front in challenging situations and who has:
• A track record of strategic delivery, with a commercial approach.
• Proven experience of dealing with organisational-wide complex challenges and of providing practical solutions.
• Proven experience in strategic financial planning, budgeting, and analysis, with a strong track record of driving operational efficiency.
• Exceptional people leadership and management capabilities, as well as HR knowledge.
• Experience of successful working with stakeholders, including Trustees.
• An ability to track and juggle multiple workstreams.
• Clear and evidence-based written and verbal communication.
• An ability to work in a professional and empathetic way.
• Experience of working at a senior level (or as a trustee) in a not-for-profit organisation.
Our client believes that diversity enriches their workplace and enhances their ability to innovate and excel. They encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us.
To access the full Appointment Brief for further information and to apply to this role, please click ‘Redirect to Recruiter’.
Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 16th July
Interviews with Prospectus: 23rd – 30th July
Engagement meeting with client: 4th August
Panel interviews with client: 7th August
Preferred candidate to meet Chair: 11th August
The Richmond Project
Job title: Head of Finance & Compliance – Part Time
Salary: £65,000pa - £75,000pa FTE
Hours: Part time - 3 days per week
Hybrid Working: 2-3 days a week is required at their office based in Central London
About Us
We believe that building confidence with numbers can change lives. The Richmond Project, created and led by Akshata Murty and Rishi Sunak, identifies and supports innovative initiatives that drive social mobility by helping families break down barriers to numeracy. Our organisation is brand new, and we are looking to build out the founding team with exceptional talent from across all sectors.
Role description
As we begin to grow, we’re looking for a highly experienced Head of Finance & Compliance to ensure best-in-class financial governance, statutory obligations, and operational compliance.
This is a senior, hands-on role ideal for someone who has worked in a similar capacity within the charity or social enterprise sector. You’ll take ownership of our financial reporting, charity and company filings, risk management processes, and ensure we’re meeting all regulatory requirements — so our team can focus on delivery with confidence.
Key responsibilities
Finance
• Oversee day-to-day financial processes, working closely with external accountants.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes alongside the CEO.
• Monitor cash flow, manage financial risk, and prepare internal finance reports for the Board.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of annual accounts and external audit process.
• Support fundraising by preparing financial inputs for grant proposals and reports.
Governance & Compliance
• Act as Company Secretary: manage Board meetings, minutes, filings, and statutory record-keeping.
• Ensure full compliance with Companies House, Charity Commission, HMRC, and other statutory bodies.
• Maintain and update key internal policies (e.g. safeguarding, data protection, finance policy).
• Support risk register maintenance and ensure appropriate insurance coverage.
• Work closely with the CEO on contract management and legal compliance.
What we're looking for
• Significant experience in a senior finance, governance, or company secretarial role in the charity or non-profit sector.
• Strong working knowledge of UK charity finance and regulatory obligations. The organisation will be making grants from an early stage, so experience with grant-giving will be highly valuable.
• Excellent attention to detail, reliability, and professional integrity.
• Confident managing external advisers and auditors.
• Comfort with ambiguity and excitement at the prospect of an entrepreneurial, mission-driven organisation
• Passion for improving numeracy, providing opportunity, and social impact.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. ICSA, ACCA, ACA, or CIPFA) are desirable but not essential if equivalent experience is demonstrated.
How to apply
If you would like to apply, please send an up-to-date CV to Simon Bascombe from Harris Hill via the apply button.
Be part of something transformative. On behalf of The Richmond Project, we’re looking for an ambitious and versatile Communications & Engagement Lead to help shape the voice of a new charity tackling the UK’s numeracy crisis head-on.
Created and led by Akshata Murty and Rishi Sunak, The Richmond Project supports innovative initiatives that give families the tools and confidence to break down barriers to numeracy — boosting social mobility and creating real opportunity.
This is a rare chance to join a newly established organisation from the very start, helping define its public presence and engagement strategy.
About the role
You’ll be responsible for delivering creative, high-impact communications that bring the mission to life. From social media content to press engagement, local campaigns to stakeholder updates — you’ll be at the heart of their public-facing work. You will strategise, plan and deliver communications campaigns to support public engagement, partnerships and fundraising.
You’ll also play a key role in managing reputation and supporting crisis communications, working closely with their external PR agency to ensure consistency, agility, and strength in their messaging.
About you
We're looking for someone creative, confident, and mission-driven — someone who thrives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment and wants to help shape a charity from the ground up.
You’ll ideally bring:
- 5+ years’ experience in communications, PR or brand marketing
- An understanding of the charity or non-profit space
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a clear and engaging style
- Experience working across multiple channels, including digital and print
- Good judgement and interpersonal skills when working with press, partners and stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with accuracy and flair
Why join?
This is more than just a comms role — it’s a chance to help build the voice and profile of a new national charity with high-profile leadership, an urgent mission, and a powerful story to tell. You’ll be part of a small, ambitious founding team, where your ideas, energy and creativity will have direct impact from day one.
- Location: Victoria, Central London (the majority of your week will be office based, with hybrid working available, and some UK travel)
- Salary: £45,000-£50,000+ depending on experience
- Contract: Full-time, permanent
Please apply now! We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Policy and Networks Officer
- Internal Job title: Policy and Networks Officer or Senior Policy and Networks Officer (note that there are different requirements listed in the job description & person specification – please state which you are applying for)
- Location: FLEX office, Vauxhall, London – Flexible hybrid working with a mixture of in person and home/office working.
- Salary: £33,500 (Officer) or £38,500 (Senior Officer) per annum subject to deductions for tax and national insurance contributions as required by law, pro-rated if part time.
- Hours: Full time, 5 days, equivalent to 37.5 hours per week. There is also the option to work part time at 0.8 FTE (30 hours per week).
- Pension: 4%, incremental pension contributions.
- Contract: Permanent
- Reporting to: Head of Policy
- People management: 1-2 trainees/interns. If appointed as Senior Officer: up to 1-2 staff members/trainees
- Deadline for applications: 20th July 2025 (11.59pm)
- Interviews: 28-30 July 2025
About the role
FLEX is looking for a passionate advocate with a good understanding of the UK political system, of labour abuse and/or exploitation and human trafficking in the UK, and demonstrable experience of coalition working and building relationships with key stakeholders working in the anti-trafficking, employment rights, and/or immigration sectors. This recruitment comes at an exciting and challenging time for our work at the intersection of employment rights and immigration policy. This role will inform and support our work to influence and improve law, policy and practice affecting worker in high-risk sectors in the UK.
In this role, you will lead on FLEX’s advocacy at the London level and coordinate the joint research advocacy and project work of FLEX networks and coalitions. These currently include the Labour Exploitation Advisory Group (LEAG) and the Taskforce on Victims of Trafficking in Immigration Detention, two networks made of expert organisations directly supporting people who have experienced or are at risk of exploitation. Above all this role requires someone with real passion and commitment to FLEX’s work to end labour exploitation and an excitement for working in a small, dynamic team.
How to apply:
For more information about this role and how to apply, please visit our website
An initial triage of applications is made against the criteria specified in the job description and failure to address how you meet these explicitly will affect your application. Your experience, ability and skills will be further assessed at an in-depth interview if you are invited to the next stage of the recruitment process.
We encourage applications from people who identify as part of marginalised communities or with lived experience of the immigration system.
If you are disabled or become disabled, we encourage you to tell us about your condition so that we can make reasonable adjustments and consider what support may be provided at the interview and task stage.
We are working to end labour exploitation by challenging and transforming the systems and structures that make workers vulnerable to abuse.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance Manager
Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact in education across sub-Saharan Africa?
Position: Finance Manager
Location: Remote (UK-based), with occasional travel as required
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week), with flexibility for 70%–80% part-time arrangements
Contract: Two years, with possible renewal subject to funding
Salary: £40 - £55k per annum, depending on experience
Closing Date: Wednesday 30th July 2025 at 5pm GMT
About the Role
We’re looking for a motivated and detail-driven Finance Manager to join ESSA’s international team and lead our UK financial operations. This vital role will support both UK and global finance functions, ensuring high-quality financial reporting, audit preparation, budgeting and compliance.
Key responsibilities include:
· Preparing monthly management accounts and variance analysis
· Leading year-end and audit processes for ESSA’s UK operations
· Ensuring compliance with charity accounting standards and SORP
· Managing financial reporting for donor-funded projects, including the African Centre for School Leadership (ACSL)
· Supporting budget development, forecasting and reforecasting
· Strengthening finance systems and controls, and developing financial capacity across the team
About You
We’re looking for a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) with:
· At least 5 years’ experience in a finance role in a UK-registered charity
· Strong knowledge of UK charity accounting regulations and SORP
· Experience managing audits and supporting cross-border operations
· Advanced Excel and financial systems skills (AccountsIQ or QuickBooks an advantage)
· Excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate financial information clearly
· The confidence to work independently in a remote, international team
Experience working in Africa or the international development or education sectors would be an advantage.
About the Organisation
Education Sub Saharan Africa (ESSA) improves education outcomes across sub-Saharan Africa by using data and evidence to drive change. We work in partnership with researchers, educators, policymakers and employers to co-design solutions that strengthen education systems. Our values – evidence-driven, solutions-focused, building trust, and always learning – shape everything we do.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Charity Finance Manager, International Finance Lead, Head of Finance, Programme Finance Manager, Accountant – INGO, Financial Controller, Grants & Compliance Manager, Remote Finance Manager.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Are you passionate about driving meaningful change through research and evidence? Do you want to lead critical projects that inform key organisational decisions and make a tangible impact on suicide prevention? Join us at Samaritans as our Senior Research and Evidence Manager, covering maternity leave for 12 months.
You’ll lead and provide support to teams across Samaritans to conduct high quality research and evidence work, ensuring that our services, policy and campaigning work are based on sound evidence, in line with our Evidence-based Strategic Principle.
- £49,000 per annum
- 12 month fixed term contract, covering maternity leave
- Full time (35 hours per week) with flexible working
- Hybrid working: Linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office, with an option to work from a shared office space in London Bridge.
- In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. As part of the Performance and Insights team, you will join three in-person retreats per quarter. Participation to other in-person meetings will depend on need.
- We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences.
About the Role
In this pivotal role, you’ll lead a dynamic team and work across the organisation to ensure our services, policies, and campaigns are grounded in the best available evidence. Your expertise will help shape organisational strategy, influence key decisions, and ultimately, save lives.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Conduct and oversee evidence reviews to guide our work.
- Act as a trusted authority on interpreting suicide data and trends.
- Collaborate with internal teams to embed evidence-based practices.
- Ensure the quality and ethical standards of research across the organisation.
- Lead and support a talented team, fostering well-being and inclusivity.
What We’re Looking For
- A postgraduate degree or equivalent experience in social science, health, or policy research.
- Proven experience in research involving vulnerable populations.
- Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills, including expertise in tools like NVivo, R, or SPSS.
- Exceptional communication skills to translate complex findings for diverse audiences.
- A commitment to amplifying the voices of those with lived experience.
Full Job Description is here
Why Join Us?
At Samaritans, we believe fewer lives should be lost to suicide. You'll be part of a supportive and inclusive workplace that values innovation, resilience, and collaboration. Enjoy a hybrid working environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference.
Working at Samaritans:
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure. You can also access it on our careers page.
Being Inclusive:
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Application:
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please upload your CV and a cover letter (no more than 500 words), outlining your motivations for applying and why you think you would be a great fit for the role. Applications close at 9 am on the 22nd of July. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete a short test that they will present at the interview. Video interviews taking place from the 11th of August.
Whilst we appreciate that the use of generative AI functions like ChatGPT is quickly becoming part of working life for many people, through our recruitment process we want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths. Therefore, we kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, cover letter or to generate interview answers.
Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to uniting for a life unlimited for everyone affected by cystic fibrosis. We're working towards a brighter future for everyone with cystic fibrosis (CF) by funding cutting-edge research, driving up standards of care and supporting people with the condition and their loved ones every step of the way.
You will be joining a supportive and ambitious Fundraising department as we embark on a new fundraising strategy (2025-2029), with a renewed focus on growing our supporter numbers alongside growing our income, so we can increase our impact for people with cystic fibrosis. This is a key role in the Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships team to help achieve its plans for growth.
In this role, you will:
- Manage a portfolio of major donor relationships to raise substantial donations in line with agreed targets.
- Research, identify and cultivate new major donors and build strong ongoing relationships with existing supporters.
- Support the development and implementation of an effective major donor fundraising strategy to grow income over time.
- Organise and deliver high quality cultivation and stewardship events.
- Collaborate with other teams to identify projects that would be of interest to current and prospective major donors and prepare tailored proposals to secure funding.
We’re looking for someone with experience of fundraising from High-Net-Worth Individuals and a track record of securing high value gifts, with great communication and relationship building skills. You will have experience designing and delivering high impact stewardship programmes and an understanding of the legal, financial and ethical issues related to major gifts.
This role can be either based at our London office or based at home with regular travel to London. We offer a range of benefits including flexible working, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (this will be pro-rata for part time staff), opportunities for learning and development, pension, healthcare cash plan and more.
Closing date for completed applications is 12.00pm on 14 July 2025
First interviews expected week commencing 21 July 2025
Second interviews expected week commencing 28 July 2025
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if necessary. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work with us and we will check this.
No agencies please.
For more details about the job and requirements, please visit our website or use the application button provided.
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust aims to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, can be themselves and achieve their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain staff with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; particularly people who have cystic fibrosis; people who identify as being from an ethnic minority group, as LGBTQ and people with disabilities.
It is our policy not to discriminate against any person because of their age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability (physical and mental), race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex, sexual orientation or union membership.
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Amnesty International UK (AIUK) has a simple aim: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. If you want to use your skills, knowledge, and experience to help fight for human rights, you could be our new Activism Events Organiser.
About the role
The Activism Events team help us achieve our goal of building a powerful movement of human rights activists across the UK by leading on the strategic development and implementation of Amnesty UK's dynamic Activist Events Programme: a series of large-scale public-facing events held across the UK which support Amnesty's mission of developing an inclusive, powerful and diverse human rights movement.
The Activism Events Organiser is accountable for leading the creative and artistic production of Amnesty's large-scale activist events. They will work closely with AIUK activists to programme and curate exciting, inspiring and affirming human rights content, and design engaging and empowering event
The Activism Events Organiser will bring significant events expertise and will work with Amnesty activists across complex public-facing events to enable, connect and inspire them to use their skills, knowledge and passion to organise, curate and deliver impactful human rights events. These events could range from conferences, film screenings, public stunts, cultural events or panel discussions.
The day to day of this role involves developing, guiding and leading activists in the curation and organisation of their events. The Events Organiser will build and manage relationships with organisations, speakers, partners and lead activists to support the growth and development of event as well as having oversight of the marketing, comms and design of Amnesty's activist events.
More details can be found by downloading the job description from our careers portal.
The role may be for you if:
- You're skilled in events curation and have experience in events management at a high level
- You can motivate, develop and guide volunteers
- You have a good knowledge of the human rights community in the UK
- You are highly organised and able to work across multiple projects with conflicting deadlines
- You collaborate and positively contribute to an inclusive culture
- You have a good knowledge of procuring speakers and managing negotiations with suppliers, artists and partners
Our Commitment to you
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (IDEA) are at the core of our values. We want to be an organisation that tackles structural inequality and prejudice as well as be an actively anti-racist organisation. This means taking a meaningful and equitable approach to supporting and developing you and others during your time with us.
New colleagues receive 27 days leave annually (29 after five years), as well as bank holidays (pro rated for part time) and 3 wellbeing days. 2-5% employee pension contributions are matched at 6-9% and we offer 6 months full pay for family leave. We offer flexible working such as compressed work patterns and job shares.
Apply for this role
This vacancy advert may be taken down from job boards earlier than the stated deadline if a high standard of applications is received (if you have started an application in our portal, you will still have opportunity to complete it by the original deadline).
We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from people from an ethnic minority background, and people with a disability to help us achieve a balanced representation in our workforce, especially at senior grades.
To reduce bias in our shortlisting process, AIUK operates an anonymised application process. If for any reason you prefer to apply in a different format, or require adjustments in the process, please get in touch. To support all candidates to perform their best at interview, we send questions 24 hours in advance. We are a disability confident organisation.
Please note that due to the nature of the work any offer of employment for this role will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including a criminal record check.
We are recruiting for a interim HR Manager for a amazing children's hospice . You be covering for sickness so the role will be 2 to 3 months. They are happy with part time or full time and you be covering and delivering of proactive and effective employee relations and HR compliance. Must be able to start Immediately
Hybrid working 2 days from home, for the interim cover they are open to part time 20 hours or full time .
The Role
Lead on employee relations issues including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, sickness absence, and conflict resolution, ensuring consistent and fair outcomes.
Provide timely and accurate ER advice to managers and staff, ensuring alignment with employment law, internal policies, and organisational culture.
Maintain accurate case records and documentation for all ER matters to support legal
Coach and support line managers in handling complex people management issues with confidence and consistency.
Build trusted relationships with staff and managers to identify and resolve potential employee concerns early.
Liaise with legal advisors when needed, ensuring cases are handled within legal frameworks and risks are minimised.
Lead or assist in the regular review and updating of HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks to reflect legislative changes and organisational needs.
Support managers in the consistent application of HR policies, identifying areas for improvement or clarification.
The Candidate
CIPD Level 7 qualified (or working towards) or compensating work experience.
Extensive experience managing employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, and performance matters.
Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
Line Management experience.
Experience advising managers on complex ER matters and managing sensitive conversations.
Knowledge of policies and procedures relevant to ER, including sickness absence management.
Understanding of the GDPR, DBS and NMC compliance requirements.
Competence with payroll systems, and Microsoft Dffice tools.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Changing Markets is looking for a skilled and driven Research Manager to join our dynamic team. This is a new position and a unique opportunity for a seasoned researcher to help us build evidence base to accelerate climate solutions and hold big corporate polluters accountable. The position is full-time with flexible working environment and at least three days a week in our London office, based close to Liverpool Street Station. Initially, the focus of the work will mostly be on food system transformation, so experience in that field is a plus.
The Role:
We are looking for a Research Manager with at least seven years of professional experience in developing high impact research and a track record of producing high-quality publications. All our campaigns have a strong research focus, whether market research, investigating corporate sustainability claims, supply-chain links or product-testing. Over the years, we have worked with a range of scientists, external consultants, investigators and laboratories to develop our research reports and briefings. We are now in position where we would like to bring elements of this in-house, by expanding our small team to include someone with strong technical research and writing skills, numerical and data analysis experience and someone who is confident with Excel and other more advance data processing platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead the design, implementation, and management of high-impact research projects, including writing the technical parts of our reports and helping to analyse data.
· Collect and process data that will be used to produce authoritative reports and briefings to support campaign goals and policy engagement.
· Conduct in-depth investigations into corporate sustainability and climate reporting practices, identifying greenwashing and gaps in corporate accountability.
· Collaborate with campaigners, communications specialists, and external partners to align research outputs with strategic goals.
· Oversee and quality-assure research from external consultants and collaborators.
· Track emerging trends in corporate climate and ESG disclosures to inform the organisation’s strategy.
Essential Requirements:
· Minimum 7 years of professional experience in research, with a proven track record of producing high-quality reports and publications.
· Excellent analytical skills, demonstrable aptitude for numerical work, data collection and processing
· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other such programmes, including data analysis, pivot tables, and managing large datasets.
· Demonstrated expertise in corporate climate reporting, sustainability disclosures, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., CSRD, SFDR, TCFD).
· Experience working within or alongside campaigning organisations or NGOs, with an understanding of how research can drive public and policy impact.
· Strong investigative skills and ability to critically assess complex corporate data and narratives.
· Excellent writing skills, with the ability to translate and interpret technical findings into compelling content for a variety of audiences.
· A self-starter with collaborative spirit and good communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as in multicultural teams across geographies.
Desirable:
· Post-graduate degree in a technical and/or scientific discipline
· Experience in managing cross-border research collaborations or investigative projects.
· Passion for environmental and climate issues, with in-depth knowledge of climate science.
· Familiarity with communications strategies or media engagement related to environmental or social campaigns.
· Experience in managing research projects and outputs within the confines of grant-funded activities.
What We Offer:
· A meaningful role in a fast-paced, mission-driven organisation.
· Flexible working environment.
· A supportive and passionate international team.
ABOUT CHANGING MARKETS FOUNDATION
The Changing Markets Foundation was formed to accelerate and scale up solutions to sustainability challenges by leveraging the power of markets. We create and support campaigns that expose irresponsible corporate practices and shift market share away from unsustainable products and companies towards environmentally and socially beneficial solutions. We work on a range of different topics at the intersection of environmental and social issues and have a strong track record of winning campaigns.
Changing Markets Foundation is a Dutch-registered foundation (Stichting) with offices in Utrecht, Brussels and London. This role is based in London.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
50,000-55,000 £/year depending on experience. We also offer benefits, such as health and life insurance, and an annual sports and wellbeing allowance. Annual leave is 25 days per calendar year (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.
HOW TO APPLY?
Please submit your CV and a cover letter demonstrating the experience and skills listed in the job description by close of business on Thursday, 7 August 2025. Because of the large number of applications we receive, we will only contact selected candidates to arrange an interview.
We will hold the first round of interviews in early September.
Changing Markets is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Changing Markets Foundation – Research Manager
Job Title: Research Manager
Location: Hybrid (UK) with three days in the office
Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.