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Prospectus is delighted to be working with one of the UK’s oldest and largest independent grant-making foundations to recruit for a Head of Communications (job share, 3 days/21 hours per week) to work alongside their current Head of Communications (also 3 days).

This senior, hands-on role brings together communications, storytelling and external relationships. You’ll lead and deliver clear, values-led communications; steward their voice across channels; and help the foundation to connect with the communities they support and the people who shape the systems around them.

The successful candidate will have experience in a senior communications or engagement role. You will have demonstrable experience managing media and press engagement and will have worked with community-based organisations or underrepresented groups to shape messaging. In addition you have experience of line management and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. With a wealth of communications expertise, you will bring ideas and a strategic mindset, displaying confidence and sound judgement.

Please follow the link to the job on the Prospectus website for details on how to apply. If you have any further questions or would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Steven Fraser at Prospectus.

Interview dates:

First Stage Interviews: Wednesday 1st October (in person)

Final Stage Interviews: Monday 6th October (virtual)

As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Prospectus is proud to be supporting our client to recruit a new interim Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships. This role will ideally begin no later than early October 2025 for at least three months. The role will require at least two days in the office per week in central London.

The interim Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships will lead the philanthropy and partnerships team with direct line management of a successful and ambitious team of fundraisers. You will lead on relationships with individual philanthropists and through the length of the contract identify areas to improve philanthropy fundraising methods internally and the pipeline of new donors.

The selected candidate will have a depth of philanthropy experience gained in either interim or permanent roles and will have a good understanding of latest trends in philanthropy fundraising. You will have experience of leading a philanthropy team too.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.      
 
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. 

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Operations Lead to play a vital role at the heart of our organisation. This is a senior, hands-on post that combines strategic oversight with day-to-day delivery across all core operational functions - including HR, governance, IT and data, finance administration, and internal systems. You will lead the development and continuous improvement of the charity’s infrastructure, ensuring we are well-run, compliant, and set up to deliver real impact. Working closely with the Chief Executive and senior leadership team, you’ll take ownership of the systems and processes that enable our frontline work and support our future growth. The role involves both direct delivery and coordination - particularly through managing relationships with key external service providers in IT, HR, and finance. You’ll ensure these partnerships are effective, responsive, and aligned with the organisation’s needs. There may also be future opportunities to line manage an Operations Assistant or similar role, as the organisation continues to grow and develop its internal capacity. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on problem-solving, values good systems, and wants to help build a resilient and well-run organisation from the inside out.

About You

You’re an experienced operational professional who takes pride in making organisations work smoothly, efficiently, and compliantly. You have a strong track record of leading core operational functions - from HR and governance to finance processes, IT systems, and internal infrastructure - and you’re confident balancing both day-to-day delivery and strategic oversight. You understand what it means to work in a small charity: you're flexible, solutions-focused, and comfortable rolling up your sleeves when needed. But you also bring a mindset for continuous improvement - always looking for ways to strengthen systems, manage risk, and support others to do their best work. You’re confident working with external providers and partners, ensuring that outsourced support (in areas like HR, IT and finance) is well-managed and meets the needs of the organisation. You communicate clearly, build strong relationships across teams and disciplines, and take a thoughtful, values-led approach to your work. Most of all, you're motivated by the chance to contribute behind the scenes to meaningful change — ensuring that the operational foundations are in place for the charity to thrive and deliver real impact.

About Z2K

Z2K’s vision is that everyone lives a life free from poverty. We are here to end poverty for the more than 1 in 5 people in the UK who experience it. To secure adequate incomes and freedom from high costs, we provide frontline advice and representation and campaign for change. We work alongside experts by experience in everything we do. 

How to apply

Please visit our website to view the full candidate pack and to complete the application form

Deadline for appications is Midnight 14th September 2025

Harris Hill is thrilled to be partnering with a charity dedicated to providing excellent care and support to older people.

They are searching for a passionate and strategic Trust and Foundations Fundraiser to join their committed team and help secure funding that will support the delivery of personalised services to meet individual needs.

As Trust and Foundations Fundraiser, you will be responsible for maximising income by building and maintaining relationships with existing portfolio of trust donors through excellent relationship management. You will research and identify new opportunities, and write and submit high quality, targeted proposals to secure support from new and lapsed funders. You will prepare written reports on activities, progress and income against objectives and ensure the impact of the work is clear, visible and effectively communicated on social media, on the website and in the Impact Report. You will also use the database to maintain accurate and detailed records, manage relationships, and coordinate actions and deadlines.

To be considered for this role you will need:

• Experience of writing successful, compelling trust applications and reports.
• Experience of building and maintaining relationships with funders
• Proven success in achieving and exceeding fundraising targets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

If this role sounds of interest to you and you want to have a chat and review the full job description, please do contact Dominic at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call him on 0207 820 7332

Salary: £34,500 - £36,000

Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)

Location: Predominantly home based with requirement to work from central office in Woking once per month.

Deadline: Monday 8^th September at 9am
Application process: Cover Letter and CV

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.

Salary: £35,234 – £46,385

Contract: Full-time (4 days considered)

Location: London office – 2 days per week (Abbey Wood)

Closing date: 2^nd September

Benefits of working with us include: Flexible working arrangements, Generous holiday entitlement, Access to the NHS Pension Scheme.

We have a great opportunity for a Database Manager working for a small but mighty charity, reporting to the Head of Fundraising. This is an exciting time to join the organisation as they invest in new CRM systems and build a data-driven culture.

You’ll play a key role in shaping how data supports fundraising, volunteering, and retail operations — with plenty of scope for innovation and leadership.

As part of this exciting role, you’ll lead the management of multiple databases, support teams with training and reporting, and ensure data is used effectively to drive supporter engagement. You’ll be the go-to expert for CRM strategy and implementation, helping the charity maximise its impact through smart data use.

• Proven experience managing CRM systems, ideally in a fundraising or charity environment
• Strong analytical and planning skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Confidence in delivering training and building cross-team relationships

If you would like to discuss this role with us please contact us and quote the reference 2691AJ.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here: https://www.ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk/our-commitment-to-diversity/.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.

The Opportunity

WeSeeHope is hiring a Finance Manager to join their small, high-performing team. This part-time role offers the chance to play a key role in transforming the lives of vulnerable children and young people across East and Southern Africa. The role is starting in September so applicants need to be immediately available to start and applicants are required to be CCAB qualified accountants. 

SALARY: Circa £45,000 (pro rata, depending on experience).
REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer
LOCATION: London (Hybrid with 1 day per week in Moorgate, London) CONTRACT TYPE: Part-time (3 days per week), Permanent
BENEFITS INCLUDE: 25 days annual leave allowance + bank holidays (pro rata) Enhanced pay exceeding statutory minimum for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave, Pension scheme with an 3% employer contribution and a 4% employee contribution (salary sacrifice available), Life insurance
 

About WeSeeHope

WeSeeHope is a small international development organisation committed to creating sustainable change for vulnerable children in Southern and Eastern Africa. We work across three countries – Malawi, Tanzania, and Uganda – in areas where children are acutely impacted by a lack of opportunity, exploitation and isolation. Focusing primarily on education, child rights and economic empowerment, we address these issues through seven community-led programmes delivered in partnership with local NGOs and community-based organisations. Our aim is that vulnerable children have the skills to change their own futures, and that their families and communities are able to support them along the way.
 

About the role

As Finance Manager you will have principal responsibility for the sound financial management of the charity, including the provision of management accounts and reports, financial advice to stakeholders and budgetary support to the fundraising and projects teams. You will also have an important role to play in ensuring that the charity abides by the principles of good governance and meets its legal obligations. The main responsibilities of the role include;

• Day to day financial management
• Management accounting
• Financial accounting and audit 
• Governance
• HR support to CEO

Please download the job pack for a full list of responsibilities and the person specification.
 

Application

Valued Recruitment is working exclusively with WeSeeHope to recruit this pivotal position. We are an ethical recruitment company, intent on hiring inclusively and transparently.

To apply, we welcome a CV and a 2 page (maximum) covering letter addressing your motivation for applying and your experience that is relevant to the role.

Accessibility is incredibly important to us at Valued Recruitment and at WeSeeHope. If you would like any accessibility amendments or support throughout the application and interview stage, please don’t hesitate to let us know. No question or request is too big or too small. We want this process to be comfortable and enjoyable and a chance for you to bring your best self to the process.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 15th September
FIRST VIRTUAL INTERVIEWS: 17th & 18th September
SECOND VIRTUAL OR F2F INTERVIEWS: w/c 22nd September
START DATE: 29th September

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity.

About Katherine Low Settlement  

Katherine Low Settlement is a busy, local charity that has been serving Battersea and the wider Wandsworth community since 1924. We are dedicated to building stronger communities and enable people to challenge and find ways out of poverty and isolation.

We run a range of our own community services to support local older people and children, young people, and their families from refugee communities. We campaign for social change. We incubate and support other charities and social businesses to thrive. Each week we work with 30+ charities and community groups supporting more than 1,000 people.

Katherine Low Settlement’s work with older people 

Katherine Low Settlement has worked with older people since its conception in 1924.They are a core part of the community that we continue to work with. We provide, often in partnership, a range of projects and activities for older people including health and wellbeing; creative arts; intergenerational work; connecting people and trips/outings. 

Our services include Battersea Bites, Age Well and Core social activities and digital inclusion.

We work with people 50+ to: 

• Encourage active and independent living 

• Reduce isolation and loneliness 

• Improve well-being and prevent ill-health 

• Engage members to be dynamic and contributing members of the Wandsworth community.

Key Objectives for this Role 

Oversee the day-to-day running of our Battersea Bites Programme that includes a lunch club for people 50+ that runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and a healthy eating session on Mondays. This includes leading in the planning, shopping and preparation and provision of meals, the responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen including overseeing a team of volunteers and ensuring compliance with relevant Health & Safety and Food Hygiene requirements. 

Roles & Responsibilities 

Planning 

• Plan and develop a monthly lunch service menu, a month in advance, using creative license to provide nutritious, varied, and satisfying meals that meet diverse dietary requirements (e.g., allergies, cultural needs, vegetarian/vegan options) while strictly adhering to Health & Safety and food hygiene regulations. 

• Develop ideas for Battersea Bites Healthy cook and eat/ other sessions with the Age Well Team.

• Handle purchases and expense tracking using the Soldo card, ensuring full compliance with the bank card usage policy, and submitting all receipts and records promptly and accurately for financial oversight and reporting, for which training can be provided.

• Create several themed menus throughout the year which will engage members. For example, a Summer Lunch, an Afternoon Tea, etc.

• Support the planning of the older people’s lunch club with older people themselves

• Support the Elders team to welcome and support new members to feel part of the programme. 

Delivery 

• Complete a weekly food shop either online (we currently use Asda delivery service) or locally, buying fresh ingredients weekly which fall within the financial budget. 

• Prepare, cook and serve healthy meals, ensuring dietary needs are met 

• Undertake stock control such as stock rotation, ensuring all food items are labelled with expiry dates and disposed of when necessary. 

• Ensure all equipment is ready and set up for the lunch club service. 

• Ensure the security of the kitchen and store cupboards to provide a safe working environment. (Our cupboards are locked.)

• To ensure routine day-to-day as well as specialised cleaning of kitchen equipment, work surfaces, kitchen floors and storage areas. 

• Keep accurate and up-to-date records, including the health and safety folder containing opening and closing checks. Training can be provided.

• Ensure your hygiene and cleanliness are of the highest standard, and those of anyone entering the kitchen, including volunteers, are suitably dressed and uphold the same standards 

• Be part of and work closely with the Elders Team at KLS 

• Support elders who attend the club so that the sessions are safe and enjoyable for them.

• Inform the Manager (or in their absence the Head of Service) of any concerning incidents, compliments, complaints or accidents (including safeguarding issues).

• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills by quickly and calmly addressing kitchen challenges and ensuring smooth meal preparation under pressure.

• Take part in the monitoring and evaluation of the programme under the guidance of the Managers of the 50+ programme

• Coordinate with staff and volunteers to ensure efficient meal service.

• To attend any relevant training sessions to ensure that you are fully equipped to perform your role effectively

• To actively assist in the continuation of our high food hygiene rating

• Have acquired or are willing to Level 2 and Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

• Actively participate in meetings such as supervision and appraisals, and staff meetings. The manager reviews progress, reflects on goals, and completes agreed actions and tasks within set deadlines to support ongoing development and programme success.

Coordination of Battersea Bites Volunteers 

• Form and build positive working relationships with volunteers who work within Battersea Bites. 

• Take responsibility for coordinating individual volunteers and respond effectively to their feedback, and report any concerns to the Core Manager.

Undertake Other Duties

• To comply with any reasonable request from KLS Management to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

Person Specification 

Essential Experience & Skills

• Track record of catering and basic cooking
• Proven experience of working or volunteering with older and/or vulnerable people in community settings
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written
• Understanding of healthy eating and nutrition
• Full understanding of health & safety, including food hygiene (though training is also provided)
• Personal attributes to include being caring and compassionate / hard working / organised / creative / take initiative / reliable / ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a small team, whilst also working independently
• Committed to KLS’s mission, vision and values

Desirable Experience & Skills

• Experience of overseeing volunteers
• Knowledge of Battersea / Wandsworth

Further Information 

•  Katherine Low Settlement is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• All offers to work at Katherine Low Settlement are subject to satisfactory references, which is standard KLS policy applicable to all roles. KLS also ask for an enhanced DBS (formerly known as CRB) check 
•  You will adhere to matters of confidentiality concerning this role and the KLS team

The above job description reflects the position at the time of writing; it is not intended to be a task list but indicates the general level of work involved. It is expected that duties will be reviewed and revised as required.

Examinations Delivery Manager
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) is the voice of the profession, representing 4,500 members in the UK and overseas. We set the highest standards in training and clinical practice, influence change at the national level, and ultimately make a difference to the lives of patients with eye conditions.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Examinations Delivery Manager to join our Examinations Department – a team dedicated to ensuring fair, rigorous, and world-class assessments for doctors training in ophthalmology.

Why this role matters

Our examinations are high-stakes, career-defining assessments that shape the future of ophthalmology in the UK and internationally. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring these assessments are delivered to the highest standards of integrity, efficiency, and candidate care. By balancing meticulous organisation with a people-focused approach, you will directly contribute to maintaining trust in our exams and supporting the next generation of ophthalmologists.

What you’ll do

• Lead on delivery of the prestigious Part 2 FRCOphth Oral Examination and the Certificate in Laser and Refractive Surgery, held three times a year in the UK and at overseas centres.

• Oversee the full exam lifecycle – from candidate entry and timetabling, through to examiner recruitment, training and logistics, and final quality assurance of results.

• Enhance candidate experience, ensuring all participants feel supported and treated fairly, with a strong focus on equality, diversity, and professionalism.

• Manage a small team, providing leadership, guidance, and professional development for the Examinations Administrator.

• Build relationships with senior examiners and committees, ensuring alignment with GMC requirements and College standards.

• Drive improvements, streamlining processes, maintaining secure question banks, and contributing to innovations in assessment and policy development.

• Represent the College at examinations across the UK and abroad, working closely with venues, suppliers, and stakeholders.

About you

We’re looking for someone who combines operational expertise with diplomacy and leadership skills. You will bring:

• Significant experience in higher education or professional examinations administration.

• Proven ability to manage projects, people, and competing priorities under pressure.

• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to work with senior clinicians and candidates alike.

• A keen eye for detail, with the ability to apply rules and policies consistently.

• Experience improving processes and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

• Strong IT skills and confidence in learning new systems.

What we offer

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a prestigious, high-profile area of work within a respected professional body. You’ll work with dedicated colleagues, senior clinicians, and international partners, while making a real impact on medical education and patient care.

If you are motivated by delivering excellence, thrive under pressure, and want to contribute to the future of ophthalmology, we’d love to hear from you.

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Email Marketing Executive
Reference: AUG20258418
Location: Flexible in UK
Contract: Fixed Term for six months
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £30,075.00 - £32,108.00 Pro Rata
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave (pro rata)

The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

The Email Marketing Executive plays a key supporting role in the planning and delivery of our email communications.

This role is responsible for supporting effective email campaign delivery by collaborating with stakeholders to shape email plans, providing feedback on content, and ensuring journeys are well structured and delivered to a high standard. The postholder will also be responsible for reporting on campaign performance and providing actionable insights to support ongoing improvement.

You will work directly with the Email Channel Owner and contribute to ensuring consistency and efficiency in delivery and compile regular reports on email performance. Collaboration, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of email marketing best practice are essential for success in this role.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Email platform proficiency: Experience using email marketing tools, ideally Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
• Understanding of best practice: Familiarity with email marketing standards, GDPR compliance, and optimisation techniques.
• Email design awareness: Understanding of layout, branding, and accessibility in email templates (design tools a bonus, but not essential).
• Collaborative working: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with stakeholders, creative teams, and technical colleagues.
• Attention to detail: High accuracy in reviewing and deploying emails, managing timelines, and following processes.
• Analytical skills: Ability to interpret performance data and generate actionable insights.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• HTML: Basic ability to code and troubleshoot HTML emails when required.
• AMP script: Basic ability to build and amend Salesforce Marketing Cloud scripts.

Closing date: 23:59, Fri, 12th Sep 2025

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 22nd September 2025.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our recruitment partner's website to complete your application for this position.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

No agencies please.

ImpactEd Consulting is acting as recruitment advisor to the Fair Education Alliance on this appointment. 

This is a new role at the Fair Education Alliance, leading on the delivery of the events and gatherings that will form a critical component of our regional collaboration model and neighbourhood to national strategy.

You will coordinate logistics for all regional events and gatherings and provide support with programme design, including maintaining an annual calendar of regional events, to enable the successful delivery of FEA’s regional place-based collaboration approach. Working closely with our Director of Regional Collaboration and Head of Communications and a team of communications and events specialists, you'll manage everything from budget oversight to day-of-event delivery while continuously adapting this innovative model as it develops. 

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping how our new strategy comes to life in communities across the country.   

Careers and Employability Adviser

We are looking for a Careers and Employability Adviser with extensive knowledge of working with care experienced young people (16-26) to guide and support young people in their professional development to help them reach their full potential.

Position: Careers and Employability Adviser

Location: London Waterloo (twice a week based in East or West London)

Salary: £34,900 per annum depending on experience

Contract: Fixed-term contract until March 2026, with the potential to transition into a permanent post, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Start date: As soon as possible.

Benefits: 27 days holiday per year PLUS the 1st Friday of every month is a half day. Pension and contributions are payable 3% after 3 months of service, employee assistance programme.

About the role:

As a Careers and Employability Adviser, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for making a difference in your client’s lives. You will possess the ability to build trusting relationships quickly, broaden horizons, and encourage young people to be aspirational.

You will be working for a charity that really makes a difference in the lives of young care leavers. Wherever they are coming from, they help to open doors and give them the skills, confidence, and inspiration to realise their full potential.

Main duties and responsibilities

• To provide individual Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) support to young people on the programme.
• To identify opportunities for work that match participants’ interests and abilities.
• Support the delivery of various Programmes.
• To assist young people in their search for employment in outreach locations.
• To maintain a client-centred approach and be sensitive to the needs of a diverse client group.
• To compile and maintain accurate records and collect monitoring data for the project.
• To support the delivery of milestones and outcomes relating to those agreed upon with our partners.
• To provide progress information to line management as required.
• To attend and participate effectively in internal and external meetings.

About you:

To be successful in the role of Careers and Employability Adviser you will have resilience, a belief that there is always a way forward and an innovative approach to youth engagement.

If you have the experience and skill set that meets the requirements in this job advertisement, then apply today and enjoy a job that really makes a difference in the lives of young people!

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

• At least 2 years’ experience working with disadvantaged youth groups to transition them into employment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Experience working with vulnerable young people.
• Resilient, positive, and comfortable working effectively with complexity.
• Experience in delivering training sessions to young people.
• A good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and risk assessment.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as collaboratively with the rest of the team
• Empathetic, engaging, and innovative – the ability to present and to be motivational.
• Flexible approach yet able to maintain clear boundaries with clients once contracted.
• Strong organisational, timekeeping and record-keeping skills.
• Good IT skills required including recording of database entries.
• Ability to effectively communicate and relate to young people with varying levels of educational attainment, attention spans and motivation.

If you have the experience and skill set that meets the requirements in this job advertisement, then apply today and enjoy a job that really makes a difference in the lives of young people!

You may have experience in areas such as Careers Officer, Careers Manager, Careers Specialist Advisor, Recruitment Support, HR & Recruitment, HR generalist, HR Adviser, Human Resources Advisor, Human Resources Administrator, HR Business Partner, People Advisor, HR Assistant, HR Officer, HR Specialist, HR Coordinator, HR Consultant, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Barnardo's are seeking an experienced and passionate Challenge Events fundraiser to take up a fixed term contract as our Senior Challenge and Virtual Events Manager.  This is a full time position but we would consider part time candidates too.

You will lead the development and implementation of Barnardo's established Challenge Events programme, with a focus on growing our income and deepening our relationships with our supporters to build lifetime connections.

 Key responsibilities include: 

• Leading the development and delivery of Barnardo's Challenge Events programme to deliver and grow agreed income targets.

• Managing a team of Events Fundraising professionals and overseeing a budget with an income target of £1 million.   

• Collaborating across the Fundraising and Marketing team and across departments to integrate Challenge Events into our communications and supporter journeys.  

• Working closely with colleagues within our Relationship Fundraising team to deliver bespoke opportunities to add value to corporate partnerships.

• Managing relationships with internal teams, external agencies and event partners to deliver high-quality events, acquisition campaigns and supporter experiences.  

• Monitoring trends in the Challenge Events landscape and using data and insights to inform growth plans and innovation.  

• Champion Challenge Events across the charity, building awareness and engagement internally.  

We're looking for someone with: 

• Proven events experience working across a portfolio of third party and bespoke Challenge Events.  

• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with a track record of delivering and exceeding targets, and utilising KPIs to measure and improve effectiveness. 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships to achieve mutual goals. 

• Experience managing budgets and working with external agencies and suppliers. 

• A collaborative and proactive approach to leadership and team development.  

• Passion for Barnardo's mission and a commitment to delivering exceptional supporter experiences.  

Join us in growing our exciting events programme at Barnardo's and help us change childhoods and change lives. 

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Pay & Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. 

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. 

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours.  More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. 

Benefits

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.

• Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

*T&C's apply based on contract

About Barnardo's

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

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Our client's vision is to serve as artistically adventurous and culturally inclusive arts museums for the UK and the world. Our client's Future Fund will raise an endowment of £150million by 2030 and has already raised £43million from the recent 25th anniversary.  To deliver this campaign requires great collaboration and brilliant development professionals, including this Senior Strategic Projects Manager.

This role is offered on a maternity cover for c. 10-12 months with a start date no later than October 2025.

The Senior Strategic Projects Manager will implement successful strategies for strategic fundraising projects and campaigns. Reporting to the Director of Development and working with the Major Gifts, Individual Giving and Corporate Partnerships teams, you will be responsible for supporting solicitation campaigns of principal gifts and ensuring delivery of first-class stewardship of donors. The Senior Manager will also evaluate project strategy, approach and outcomes and facilitate relationships with senior colleagues and key volunteers to access new prospect networks.

The selected candidate will have a personal track record in fundraising and ideally working with senior colleagues to secure significant gifts of £500,000 or more. You will have demonstrable success in stewardship and a successful track record of developing and maintaining a network of contacts. Ideally, the best person for this job will have proven experience of managing complex and nuanced donor relationships which require a bespoke approach and a high level of judgment.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ryan Burdock.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.      

 In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.  

We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.

Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger. No challenge is too big. With you we can do it. Join us.

We are looking for an Advocacy Director (temporary position to cover maternity leave) to join our team.  The Director of Advocacy plays a key role in influencing UK government decision-making around preventing and responding to hunger and nutrition crises globally. This senior leadership position will be responsible for shaping and driving an impactful advocacy agenda that aligns with Action Against Hunger’s mission to respond effectively to humanitarian crises worldwide and to detect, prevent and treat child undernutrition. Additionally, the role will position the charity as a trusted partner and reliable recipient of UK government humanitarian grants.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in both advocacy on humanitarian crises and related subjects, and a good understanding of UK ODA funding mechanisms. The Director of Advocacy oversees a department responsible for both Action Against Hunger’s UK advocacy and campaigns work and for managing UK government and related income streams.We would love to hear from you if you’re interested in joining us. For more detailed information on the role – and to see whether you have the necessary experience - please download the attached pdf Job description.

Closing Date: 25-Sep-2025 23:30 

Planned date to begin interviews: 01/10/2025

Please read the following carefully before making your application: then all you need to do is send your CV and write a supporting statement explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role and where you saw this vacancy.

• As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
• We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
• Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
• If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk