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Do you believe the economy can be changed to serve people and planet? Are you passionate about bold ideas, economic justice and sustainability? Do you want to kickstart your career in economic research and policy? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
For 40 years, NEF has turned big ideas, rigorous research and community power into real-world change. At this critical moment in politics, we’re looking for an Assistant Researcher (Economist track) to join our economy and environment team.
Working with a talented group of economists and researchers, you will contribute to high-quality research and policy development across areas such as macroeconomics, finance, labour markets, energy, transport and local economies. You’ll help create datasets, draft reports and blogs, support fundraising bids, and translate complex ideas into clear, accessible insights that shape public debate. You’ll also play a role in project delivery, administration and building networks across politics, academia, civil society and business.
We’re looking for someone with a degree (or equivalent experience) in economics or a related field, strong research and data skills, and the ability to write clearly for different audiences. Some coding or statistical software experience (Stata, R, Python) would be an advantage. Just as important is curiosity, creativity, good organisation, and a commitment to building a fairer, greener economy.
Hours of work: Full Time (32 hours per week under NEF’s Shorter Working Week)
Salary range: £37,149 - £41,377
Location: London/South East (in-office min two days per week)
Contract type: Permanent
How to apply
Deadline for applications: midday, 17th September 2025
Interviews: w/c 29th September
Start date: ASAP
To apply, please send your CV and responses (in Word format) to the following three questions:
- Tell us about one economic policy area in the UK that you’re most interested in, and why it matters right now (200 words max).
- Share one dataset you’ve worked with (academic, work, or self-initiated). What question did you investigate and explain your methodology? (250 words max).
- Pick a recent economics headline and explain it in plain language, as if writing for a blog post (200 words max).
Please also complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form.
You must be eligible to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor visas.
NEF is committed to equal opportunities, and we particularly welcome applications from people under-represented in research and policy — including Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates; disabled people; LGBTQIA candidates; people with mental health conditions; and those from working class backgrounds. We also strongly encourage applications from anyone who is prepared to learn and grow on the job, and stress that past think tank experience is not required.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
The New Economics Foundation works with people igniting change from below and combines this with rigorous research to fight for change at the top.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a creative and innovative Web Designer with a passion for creating impactful websites? We’re looking for a talented Web Designer to join our team on a fixed-term basis and help us bring our digital vision to life. In this role, you’ll lead the creation and implementation of a comprehensive design system in Webflow.
We’re looking for someone to drive forwards our brand digitally through relevant, accessible and engaging web design.
Our website is a vital channel for our communications and marketing delivery. It’s the main platform for students to engage with us and find out more about our story and the services, opportunities and activities we provide to help them Love Exeter. The Web Designer will lead the creation of a scalable design system in Webflow, built from our Figma prototypes.
We think this role could be a great fit for someone who is looking to build their experience and portfolio, or an experienced candidate looking to complete a project on a fixed term basis. You will have the flexibility to be fully remote as well as the opportunity to work with our diverse teams on the beautiful Exeter University campuses.
The Role
Role: Web Designer
Hours: 35 hours
Salary: £ 25,737 per annum (fixed term 6 months £12,868)
Location: Hybrid/Remote
Contract: Full time /fixed term 6 months
Who are we?
Exeter Students’ Guild is the University of Exeter’s students’ union, led by students for students. We’re an independent charity, offering a wide range of opportunities, services and support to help students get the most out of their unique journeys at university. This includes everything from social activities to making sure things are going well on their academic course. We have over 300 student groups and all of our work is led by, and in the best interest of, our members.
The Guild is a truly rewarding place to work. Our talented and passionate staff make a real difference to the lives of students every single day, working together to achieve the Guild’s purpose: to shape an excellent student experience for all students at Exeter by empowering them to take their place in the world and make a positive difference. We are looking for people who recognise that the Guild is student-led and share a genuine passion for student engagement and empowerment. If you share a commitment to our values and want to be part of a radically inclusive organisation with a seriously exciting future ahead, we can’t wait to hear from you.
What you’ll do:
Translate our Figma designs into a fully functional, scalable Webflow design system.
Create reusable components, layouts, and style guides to ensure design consistency across our digital platforms.
Collaborate with designers and stakeholders to refine design patterns and user experiences.
Optimise Webflow builds for accessibility, performance, and responsive design.
Support the relevant teams to maintain the pages and future proof the quality of the deliverables.
The role profile for this position can be viewed via our website.
What will you bring?
You’ll have experience in producing high quality webpages in Webflow, relevant and engaging designs, ideally including design system work.
Understanding of responsive design, accessibility best practices, and web design trends.
You’ll be able to work collaboratively with others to co-create creative and innovative solutions and impactful web design and UI.
We offer lots of great benefits including enhanced family pay, a huge 27 days’ annual leave plus public holidays, sustainable travel incentives, access to exclusive discounts and perks and a free confidential advice service. We’re committed to helping you achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life through a real commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We also provide access to great development opportunities, including a personal development budget for you to spend on sharpening your skills in whatever wat you choose. We’ll also help you to gain valuable experience, ensuring that you have opportunities to grow your career both here at the Guild and beyond.
Inclusion is central to the Guild. We approach our work collaboratively, empower our people and celebrate our uniqueness. If you’re driven to empower others and achieve great things, you’ll fit right in. Our people are proud of who they are and value each other’s differences, and we are committed to creating a diverse community that is radically inclusive of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience.
Dates for your Diary
Closing Date: 10am, Monday 1st September 2025
Shortlisting: Wednesday, 3rd September 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 9th September 2025
How to Apply
Please submit your application via our recruitment portal. You will need to provide an up-to-date copy of your CV, your portfolio with links to your recent work, and answer the following questions related to the person specification for the role:
a. Please can you share why you want to apply for this role? How do your values align with the Guild’s?
b. Tell us about your team working skills - how do make sure you contribute your skills and collaborate with creative project teams?
c. Please tell us about a time you designed a webpage to make it more accessible, engaging, and aligned with brand values.
Please note:
· We will contact you to let you know the outcome of your application. This can sometimes take a few days.
· You must be able to provide proof of your right to work in the UK before starting work with us. We are not currently able to sponsor employees requiring a visa.
· Applications received after the above closing date will not be considered.
A message from your new Manager
Xanthippi Nanou, Design Manager
If you'd like an informal chat with me to find out more about the role, the team and what they’re looking for in our new Web Designer, feel free to get in touch - details can be found on our website. I would love to hear from you!
For general queries please contact us.
Helping students to Love Exeter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join the team shaping Kilburn’s future!
South Kilburn Trust is seeking a dynamic, personable Operations Manager to activate and run two exciting new community spaces: a beautiful Victorian school transformed into affordable workspace, and a new environmentally conscious event hall in the heart of Kilburn.
You’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to creating places where people connect, celebrate, learn and grow — whether at a community wedding, a business skills event, or in day-to-day use of our studio spaces.
We're looking for someone with heart and hustle — someone who can manage buildings, programme events, build networks and relationships, and promote spaces that reflect Kilburn’s rich past and its bold future.
Reporting to: CEO
Benefits: 25 days annual leave and bank holidays. Company Pension Scheme. Flexible working*.
Location: South Kilburn, London (mostly in-person)
Expected Start Date: September 2025
About South Kilburn Trust
South Kilburn Trust (SKT) is a Community Development Trust working to improve the lives of residents in an area of London that is undergoing a long-term physical regeneration. It is the role of the Trust to identify the needs of local people and to advocate for them. The trust is assuming management of two key local assets: 78 Granville Road, a new affordable workspace comprising of studios for local start-ups, freelancers and social impact businesses, fixed desks for hire, with an event space ideal for enterprise events, networking, and community training and a new high-spec environmentally conscious event hall all in the heart of Kilburn.
Job Description
Job Purpose
To lead the operational delivery, activation, and ongoing management of two new public-facing community assets: an affordable workspace and a smart, environmentally sustainable event space. You will balance access, quality, and sustainability by ensuring these spaces meet the needs of Kilburn’s dynamic and diverse community, while also generating revenue to support their long-term viability.
Key Responsibilities:
Space Setup and Launch
- Oversee handover and mobilisation of the affordable workspace and event hall as they are phased in between Sep–Jan 2025
- Liaise with Brent Council, contractors, and partners during transition and setup
Facilities and Operations Management
- Ensure buildings are safe, welcoming, well-maintained, and sustainably run. Manage contractors responsible for building maintenance and upkeep.
- Manage lettings, bookings, and contracts for both spaces including catering kitchen
- Monitor budgets and report on commercial activity
Workspace Activation
- Programme and deliver enterprise-focused activities in the affordable workspace
- Build a local network of entrepreneurs and facilitate community connections
- Manage and pre-let additional studio spaces opening Dec 2025
Venue Promotion & Community Engagement
- Market the event hall as both a community asset and revenue-generating venue
- Balance community events (weddings, cultural events) with corporate hires (Mon–Thurs)
- Ensure access and pricing remain fair, inclusive, and community-first
Strategy & Future Planning
- Contribute to visioning and strategic planning for long-term space management
- Help define the opportunity for an external operator post-2027 practical completion
- Support organisational learning and develop internal policies and procedures
Person Specification
Essential
Experience activating community or commercial spaces
Skilled in facilities and building management, and familiarity with CRM and booking systems.
Highly organised, able to manage projects end-to-end.
Confident engaging diverse community and commercial users
Proactive, personable and entrepreneurial
Comfortable working flexibly and responsively, including evening and weekend work.
Desirable
Knowledge of place-based regeneration or placemaking
Familiar with Victorian buildings or eco-design systems
Previous work in affordable workspace, social enterprise or hospitality.
Event promotion or grassroots marketing experience
Network in North-West London or cultural sector
Passion for arts, culture, and local heritage
SKT is committed to safer recruitment practices, and this role is subject to successful completion of references, DBS check and a six-month probation.
To formally apply, please submit a CV and supporting statement (ideally a maximum two sides of A4 each) that clearly outlines your suitability for the role against the criteria provided in the person specification, setting out your interest and motivation in applying for this role.
Working with the communty to shape the future of South Kilburn.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Wildlife Fundraiser
No experience necessary!
Ready for a Role that’s Rewarding, Challenging - and Never Dull? Are you passionate about nature? Do you have the confidence to strike up conversations with strangers and inspire them to take action?
If you're looking for a job that’s meaningful, dynamic, and gives you a story to tell every single day - this might be exactly what you’re looking for.
If you don’t have fundraising experience… don’t worry, this is an entry-level role and full training will be provided! A company van is just one of the amazing benefits you will receive as part of your role… so apply today!
We are currently recruiting for RSPB Fundraisers in Salisbury. Please only apply if you are within a 10 mile radius of the advertised location. You can expect to be travelling to venues just south of Salisbury.
Position: Wildlife Fundraiser Salisbury
Ref: AUG20257550
Location: Salisbury
Salary: £25,847.00 - £27,549.00 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Sun, 31st Aug 2025. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any stage once we have made a hire.
The Role
This is not your average 9-5.
Each day you’ll:
- Use your company van (with fuel and parking covered) to travel to venues in your area.
- Set up an eye-catching, informative fundraising stand.
- Engage members of the public in meaningful conversations about conservation.
- Inspire them to become RSPB members through regular direct debit support.
You’ll be a visible, passionate ambassador for nature - often outdoors, often on your feet, and often outside your comfort zone. This role takes grit, resilience, and the ability to bounce back after a tough day. But for those who thrive on purpose and people, it can be deeply fulfilling.
We’ll Set You Up for Success
- Full training provided - no wildlife knowledge needed!
- Salary-based role (not commission-based) with set income stability.
- Company van included for business use, with all expenses covered.
- Flexible contracts - 3 to 5 days per week.
- Generous 34 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays), plus sabbatical opportunities
What do current employees say about this fantastic position?
‘Securing a membership is always a great feeling that stays with you. Being able to talk about things you are passionate about and learn a lot about wildlife is a real plus.’ Fun, challenging, requires resilience, great colleagues.’ - Membership Fundraiser - Current Employee
But it's not just about the benefits – it's about the impact you'll make. Join a team that's dedicated to preserving nature and inspiring others to do the same. Your role will be pivotal in driving positive change, and you'll have the support of a diverse and inclusive community every step of the way.
About You
What we need from you:
- A passion for people and a belief in the power of conservation (we’ll teach you the rest!)
- Resilience: the ability to face rejection and keep going with positivity.
- Confidence speaking to strangers and working towards clear targets.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Availability to work 3 out of 4 weekends.
- Willingness to travel up to an hour from home.
- Comfortable working outdoors and often alone.
- Fundraising, sales, or customer service experience is a bonus - but not essential.
Please note you may be required to travel to our HQ in Sandy, Bedfordshire during your induction. We will cover all associated costs for travel and accommodation.
Whether you’re from hospitality, retail, sales, or a volunteer background, if you have the drive to inspire and the heart for nature, we want to hear from you.
If you’re looking for more than just a job - something that challenges you, inspires you, and lets you make a real-world impact - apply now! You will be asked to upload your CV and complete a short online application form once you select 'apply'. Please use the cover letter section in the application form to tell us why you are best suited for this role.
Additional information
We are looking for starters to join the team across the next few months. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the dedicated Resourcing Advisor once you click to apply.
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.
The Charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.
The charity are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature, the team need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. You can contact the team to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes once you have been redirected. #INDNFP
Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation
Our client is a leading independent funder.
They aim to improve our natural world, secure a fairer future and strengthen the bonds in communities in the UK.
The Foundation provides c.£50million annually in grants to organisations and initiatives with brilliant ideas who share our goals. We also provide social and impact investment for organisations with the aim of creating social and environmental impact.
Their strategy focuses on three interdependent aims: improving Our Natural World; tackling injustice to deliver A Fairer Future; and nurturing Creative, Confident Communities. We also want to play a more active role ourselves using our range of tools to effect change. In addition to funding, this includes convening and brokering alliances, commissioning research, and using our influence to achieve our goals.
Prospectus is delighted to be working with the Foundation to recruit a Funding Manager on a full-time (or 0.8) permanent basis to work on the A Fairer Future (AFF) programme as part of the team based in Kings Cross.
In A Fairer Future, there are five focus areas:
- Arts and creativity making change
- Children and young people's rights
- Gender justice
- Migrant justice
- Racial justice
See 'Working for the Foundation' to learn more about their values and work towards diversity, equity and inclusion; as well as information about their approach to recruitment, benefits and HR policies.
The role:
This key role will add substantial grant-making and strategic capacity to the AFF team, which currently consists of 7 people reporting to the Director of A Fairer Future. The role will take on existing relationships in the form of a portfolio of organisations at various points in their funding journey. This person will pick up these relationships and ensure continuity as well as assessing new applications. There will also be work contributing to strategic initiatives, helping to achieve impact in the thematic areas covered by the AFF strategy and roadmaps. Committed to social justice, the candidate will be ambitious to help create change using Esmée's full range of tools and approaches.
Convening collaborations, commissioning research and mobilising networks to create change will all be part of this role in addition to the more day to day management of organisation's funding journey, supporting them from application onwards to achieve the best possible impact. They will also be responsible for capturing learning from reporting, site visits and facilitating online discussions with organisations, as well as representing the Foundation at sector forums and events concentrating on the AFF priority areas.
The culture at the Foundation is collaborative and nurturing, so working closely with colleagues to share ideas and learn from each other will be essential in this role.
The person:
The successful candidate will have experience of working in one or more of the areas cover by the AFF priorities, perhaps gained through work in the voluntary or local authority sector. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with experience in services to Children and Young People and/or racial justice, but are also interested to hear from those with experience more broadly across our AFF priority areas. This experience could have been gained from the delivering or commissioning programmes in these areas or indeed from a grant making perspective.
Highly organised, intellectually curious and pragmatic, this person will be able to unpick complex information and will be confident in assessing applicants' financial information. They will understand the charity funding world and importantly, the challenges faced by marginalised communities across the UK in the face of widespread inequity. The AFF team works with the Involving Young People's Collective, candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the value of co-production.
IT confident and systematic in their approach, this person will also be helpful and empathetic in addition to being an excellent communicator, both in person and in written work. Excellent attention to detail, thorough and collaborative in their approach to work, this person will be a real team player whilst being able to work under their own steam, working in a fast-paced environment.
An understanding and experience of systems change principles and an appreciation of the nuanced intersections between the various priorities of the AFF programme will be important to success in this role. This role represents a fantastic opportunity for someone with the right skills and experience to really effect positive change and to make a real mark in one of the leading funders in the UK.
End Water Poverty Global Coordinator
Contract: 2 Years Fixed Term Contract, Full-time
Location: WaterAid is a global and equal opportunities employer. The role will be based in any Global South country where WaterAid has an office, subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective countries. The role will be recruited by the WaterAid UK office. The position will often need to work across time zones.
Salary: Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience. See further details below for some of the countries:
- South Africa: ZAR1,100,492 - 1,500,347 per year with excellent benefits
- Malawi: MWK 75,784,188 - 119,156,217 per year with excellent benefits
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About End Water Poverty
End Water Poverty (EWP) is a WaterAid hosted Southern-led civil society coalition advocating for the fundamental human right to access water and sanitation. Rooted in local realities and influencing global decision-making, EWP promotes the decolonization of development agendas based on its Southern-led values and principles. By integrating environmental and gender perspectives, the coalition strives to ensure water and sanitation are accessible, affordable, high-quality, and available to everyone—both now and for future generations.
About the role:
The Global Coordinator leads the coalition’s strategic direction, fundraising, and campaign delivery—steering EWP towards a stronger southern-led model, securing funds to expand regranting and advocacy capacity, and ensuring impactful campaigns.
1. Strategic Leadership
- Define and implement EWP’s vision, governance, and strategic priorities.
- Lead strategic and annual planning with regional leads.
- Ensure alignment with southern-led values, decolonisation, and localisation principles.
- Monitor, evaluate, and adjust strategy to maximise impact.
- Represent EWP in external forums and build partnerships.
2. Fundraising
- Identify and secure new funding opportunities.
- Draft proposals, manage grants, and increase resources for regranting.
- Collaborate with fundraising teams, members, and partners.
3. Campaigns & Delivery
- Oversee the Claim Your Water Rights campaign and other initiatives.
- Ensure campaigns have clear objectives, strong delivery structures, and member engagement.
- Guide research to address systemic water and sanitation issues.
- Support advocacy skill-building and share best practices.
4. Governance & Finance
- Ensure effective governance, managing Steering Committee meetings and membership engagement.
- Deliver annual reports and manage budgets per WaterAid procedures.
5. Team Leadership
- Manage and support secretariat staff and consultants.
- Maintain a collaborative, inclusive working environment
Requirements
To be successful, you’ll need:
- 10+ years’ experience in the global south, preferably in human rights/water justice.
- Experience leading or working with global coalitions.
- Experience working in or with grassroots organizations
- Proven fundraising and budget management success.
- Experience in international networks, particularly in Africa, Latin America, or Asia.
- Track record of impactful campaigns achieving policy change.
- Strong political judgement from a southern perspective.
- Excellent interpersonal, team management, and communication skills.
- Fluent in English; conversational French or Spanish.
Desirable:
- Born and raised in the global south.
- Trilingual (English, French, Spanish).
- Media and spokesperson experience
Closing date: Applications will close at 12:00 PM on 11th September 2025.
How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and cover letter.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy. .
Benefits
As an organisation WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. So, in addition to our inspiring global mission and engaging work environment, we have a generous benefit package to help you take care of your health, happiness and wellbeing.
Our Commitment
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.





Are you an innovative and solutions-driven leader who can guide the Aberdeen University Students’ Association into the next phase of our journey?
Applications close at 9 a.m. Thursday 11th September
Aberdeen University Students’ Association (AUSA) exists to support, empower and represent students. We have been on a journey of making significant improvements to AUSA and have enhanced student satisfaction, undertaken a full-scale democracy review, set a new strategic direction and built a strong relationship with our university partner.
We are proud of the journey so far; however, the next phase of our journey will require significant change.
We are operating against a challenging landscape, which impacts us and our key stakeholders and will require us collectively to make changes and innovate. We are determined to make the changes required to build an exceptional students’ association that fully meets the needs of our students.
To make this progress, we will need a Chief Executive who can think outside the box, innovate and find solutions to challenges.
We seek a Chief Executive who can:
- Provide a track record of delivering creative solutions to overcome challenges.
- Work collaboratively and collegially with our key partners (such as the University and Aberdeen Sports Village).
- Have experience of building financially sustainable operations.
- Be decisive and willing to take challenging decisions.
- Support and empower our sabbatical officers and staff.
- Role model inclusive leadership and bring a sense of humour, fun and camaraderie to our workplace.
In addition to the skills above, our Chief Executive will need to bring strong personal resilience. You will, however, benefit from a passionate team, a supportive Trustee Board, a fantastic set of Sabbatical Officers and a university partner also committed to this journey.
Please click 'Redirect to recruiter’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Thursday 11th September.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Wildlife Fundraiser
No experience necessary!
Ready for a Role that’s Rewarding, Challenging - and Never Dull? Are you passionate about nature? Do you have the confidence to strike up conversations with strangers and inspire them to take action?
If you're looking for a job that’s meaningful, dynamic, and gives you a story to tell every single day - this might be exactly what you’re looking for.
If you don’t have fundraising experience… don’t worry, this is an entry-level role and full training will be provided! A company van is just one of the amazing benefits you will receive as part of your role… so apply today!
We are currently recruiting for RSPB Fundraisers in the Portsmouth area. Please only apply if you are within a 10 mile radius of the advertised location.
We are aiming for September/October start dates.
Position: Wildlife Fundraiser Portsmouth
Ref: AUG20257539
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £25,847.00 - £27,549.00 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Sun, 31st Aug 2025. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any stage once we have made a hire.
The Role
This is not your average 9-5.
Each day you’ll:
- Use your company van (with fuel and parking covered) to travel to venues in your area.
- Set up an eye-catching, informative fundraising stand.
- Engage members of the public in meaningful conversations about conservation.
- Inspire them to become RSPB members through regular direct debit support.
You’ll be a visible, passionate ambassador for nature - often outdoors, often on your feet, and often outside your comfort zone. This role takes grit, resilience, and the ability to bounce back after a tough day. But for those who thrive on purpose and people, it can be deeply fulfilling.
We’ll Set You Up for Success
- Full training provided - no wildlife knowledge needed!
- Salary-based role (not commission-based) with set income stability.
- Company van included for business use, with all expenses covered.
- Flexible contracts - 3 to 5 days per week.
- Generous 34 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays), plus sabbatical opportunities
What do current employees say about this fantastic position?
‘Securing a membership is always a great feeling that stays with you. Being able to talk about things you are passionate about and learn a lot about wildlife is a real plus.’ Fun, challenging, requires resilience, great colleagues.’ - Membership Fundraiser - Current Employee
But it's not just about the benefits – it's about the impact you'll make. Join a team that's dedicated to preserving nature and inspiring others to do the same. Your role will be pivotal in driving positive change, and you'll have the support of a diverse and inclusive community every step of the way.
About You
What we need from you:
- A passion for people and a belief in the power of conservation (we’ll teach you the rest!)
- Resilience: the ability to face rejection and keep going with positivity.
- Confidence speaking to strangers and working towards clear targets.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Availability to work 3 out of 4 weekends.
- Willingness to travel up to an hour from home.
- Comfortable working outdoors and often alone.
- Fundraising, sales, or customer service experience is a bonus - but not essential.
Please note you may be required to travel to our HQ in Sandy, Bedfordshire during your induction. We will cover all associated costs for travel and accommodation.
Whether you’re from hospitality, retail, sales, or a volunteer background, if you have the drive to inspire and the heart for nature, we want to hear from you.
If you’re looking for more than just a job - something that challenges you, inspires you, and lets you make a real-world impact - apply now! You will be asked to upload your CV and complete a short online application form once you select 'apply'. Please use the cover letter section in the application form to tell us why you are best suited for this role.
Additional information
We are looking for starters to join the team across the next few months. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the dedicated Resourcing Advisor once you click to apply.
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.
The Charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.
The charity are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature, the team need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. You can contact the team to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
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People Advice Manager
£28.38 per hour + holiday pay
Temporary - 6 months
Mostly remote with some travel to Watford
We're looking for an experienced and people-focused People Advice Manager to join a leading UK charity on a temporary basis for six months. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated HR advice team, ensuring managers and staff receive high-quality, timely, and business-focused guidance.
You'll be managing a first-point-of-contact HR service, supporting the delivery of expert advice across a wide range of employee relations matters, and helping to drive continuous improvement in systems, processes, and people development.
Key responsibilities
Lead, support, and develop a team of People Partners and People Advisers.
Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the HR advice service, meeting SLA targets and managing workloads effectively.
Provide guidance on complex ER cases, including sickness, disciplinary, and grievance matters.
Use your professional HR expertise to improve processes, develop knowledge, and enhance service delivery.
Work collaboratively with People Directorate colleagues to review and implement policies and procedures.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders, gathering feedback and implementing service improvements.
Ensure compliance with GDPR and accuracy of HR data.
Oversee case management systems to ensure up-to-date, clear, and accessible records.
About you
CIPD-qualified with significant HR advisory and people management experience.
Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
Skilled in building relationships, influencing, and coaching.
Confident in analysing data to inform decisions and improve service.
Experience in developing operational HR services, systems, and processes.
A collaborative leader who motivates and develops their team.
The details
Pay rate: £28.38 per hour + holiday pay.
Contract: 6 months, temporary.
Location: Mostly homebased with some travel to Watford
Start date: ASAP.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference in an organisation committed to ensuring every child a
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Contract: 4 – 6 months
Hours: 35
Location: Finsbury Park, London
Starting salary: £84,194 per annum
Closing date: 26th August 2025 (we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications)
Expected date of interviews: Candidates may be interviewed as they apply
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This opportunity comes as we ready Freedom from Torture for a new “Tech Futures” agenda and are especially interested to hear from finance leaders with executive level experience of driving digital maturity in a charity finance setting.
You will join a cohesive, welcoming and deeply committed Senior Management Team and provide leadership support for our fantastic Finance, ICT and Estates teams.
At Board level, you’ll have the opportunity to work with the one and only Kate Sayer — our Chair and former partner and co-founder of Sayer Vincent — and with our Treasurer, Tim O’Sullivan-Guy, formerly of the Amnesty International finance team and now Chief Financial Officer at Home House.
Freedom from Torture is a very special charity, helping survivors of torture to rebuild their lives in the UK via our life-saving clinical services and setting the standard when it comes to human rights campaigns uniting survivors of torture and caring people to fight for a world free from torture and the rights of survivors. We were very proud to win the Overall Award for Excellence and the Campaigning & Advocacy award at the 2023 Charity Awards.
This is one of the most rewarding leadership roles imaginable in charity finance.
Please contact visit our website for further details on how to apply.
Please reach out quickly as we are keen to fill the role immediately to ensure outstanding support for our teams
Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a flexible role in finance? We’re looking for a Head of Finance to join our team on a part-time basis.
We are recruiting for a qualified accountant with a calm and professional approach to lead on the financial management and governance of Energise Me.
About You
You’ll need to be a Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAEW) with experience of working at a senior level.
You’ll have significant financial management and financial administration experience with proven track record of achievement.
You’ll have experience of administrating and managing payroll.
Charity Accounting experience is desirable.
You’ll be an effective and adaptable communicator, from working with our small team on a one-to-one basis, to providing comprehensive guidance and reports to our Board.
The Role
You’ll be part of Energise Me’s senior leadership team, and lead on the financial management and governance of the charity.
- Plan and co-ordinate annual audit and prepare Energise Me’s annual accounts. Manage external auditors and be the main point of contact for Auditors. Ensure accounts are filed with the Charity Commission on time and lead audit tender process at least every three years
- Manage relationships with external financial providers including banking and investment
- Manage outsourced payroll and ensure charity employees are paid accurately and on time
- Manage Energise Me’s financial and accounting functions and related policies, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards, regulations and procedures (Charity Commission guidelines, HMRC and financial regulations)
- Make sure budgets are managed effectively and in line with overall target/costs
- Exercise strong financial and budget monitoring including preparing quarterly management accounts including balance sheet and SOFA
- Responsible for Financial IT Systems, ensuring they’re fit for purpose and data is accurate and up to date
- Lead, empower, support, develop, coach and mentor the Finance & IT Manager and other team members as required across the organisation
About Energise Me
Energise Me is a small charity working across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We tackle the things that prevent active lifestyles, so everyone can improve their health and happiness by moving more.
We are:
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Curious about what stops people from being active
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Open to different ideas and perspectives
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Creative in how we do things and who we work with
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Bold in taking risks and speaking out about things that need to change
We provide a friendly and flexible working environment, with opportunities to work remotely.
We are growing. We have investment secured to 2027 and further investment opportunities in the pipeline.
We tackle the things that prevent active lifestyles, so everyone can improve their health and happiness by moving more.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a Marketing & Content Lead – Social Enterprise to build the campaigns, content and strategies that drive income and shape the future of student-led commercial enterprise.
At the University of Manchester Students’ Union, we run a student bar, a coffee shop, a merch line, music venues, trips and events but not to generate profits for shareholders. We run them to fund services, societies, jobs, activism and frontline student support. Our commercial offer is values-led, student-powered and entirely reinvested into our mission.
As Marketing & Content Lead – Social Enterprise, you’ll lead the creative and strategic direction for marketing across 532 Bar & Kitchen, Corridor Coffee Co, Union Threads, and a year-round programme of trips, pop-ups and student-led events. These aren’t just places to hang out. They’re the engine that fuels the student experience. And your role will shape how they show up in student life.
This is not just a delivery role. You’ll be trusted to lead multichannel campaigns that blend brand storytelling with offer-led marketing. Increasing visibility, driving bookings, building loyalty and growing revenue. Whether you’re launching a new menu, rolling out a seasonal loyalty scheme, or amplifying a society-led event, you’ll ensure our marketing is student-first, insight-driven and culturally relevant.
You’ll work across Business Development, Events, Design, and Insight to deliver joined-up campaigns that feel fresh, engaging and purposeful. You’ll lead content planning and campaign delivery, manage budgets, track performance, and shape how students connect with our commercial spaces. You’ll also line-manage a graduate staff member and support a wider network of student creatives.
We’re looking for someone who’s:
- Experienced in leading multichannel marketing campaigns (hospitality, events, retail or student contexts preferred)
- Skilled in brand copywriting, content planning, and digital channel management
- Confident using CRM, email and analytics platforms to drive performance
- Comfortable managing creative workflows and coaching others
Most of all, we want someone who sees marketing not just as a function, but as a force to build communities, shift culture, and create a new model for student-led commercial success.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Talent
Location: Birmingham, B15 1LZ
Salary: £90,306 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Term: Permanent
Our tenants come first, second and third. Our new Corporate Plan “Tenants at Heart” sets out our vision: to provide quality, affordable homes across the Midlands and deliver the very best professional landlord services. To make that vision a reality, we need exceptional people – today and for the future. That's where you come in.
As our new Head of Talent, you'll play a pivotal role in making sure we have the leadership, skills and capability to deliver on our promises to tenants. You'll lead a talented team covering talent development, training and early careers – shaping and delivering a forward-thinking talent and organisational development strategy.
Reporting to our Director of People, your role will include but won't be limited to:
- Building robust succession pipelines for critical roles, ensuring we have the leaders and specialists to meet the challenges of our sector.
- Developing and leading delivery of our early careers programmes, including our new graduate and paid internship schemes; supporting the establishment region's first Housing Skills Academy, inspiring the brightest talent to see housing as a career of choice.
- Working with senior leaders and HR colleagues to embed a performance culture, where every colleague understands how their role contributes to our tenants' experience.
- Deliver targeted learning and development to build the skills needed to achieve our Corporate Plan's four pillars: modern homes, quality services, financial resilience, and one team working together for our tenants.
About you: You'll be a strategic people leader with a track record of developing talent pipelines that support business growth and transformation. You'll bring:
- Chartered CIPD status (or equivalent), with evidence of continuing professional development.
- Experience of translating organisational priorities into successful talent development strategies.
- Experience of leading teams and delivering large-scale development programmes.
- Extensive experience of designing and delivering an early careers programme, aligned to the future skills of the business.
- A collaborative style, able to build strong relationships across the organisation and with external partners.
Who are Midland Heart? We're one team working together for our tenants. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we're here to develop your potential.
Applications close at midnight on 1st September 2025.
Initial interviews (via video call) are scheduled to take place 11th and 12th September, with final assessments scheduled for 19th September 2025.
Interested? Applying is easy - simply click the apply button. You will be directed to our candidate portal where the is a Candidate Information Pack. To apply submit a CV and a cover letter on our portal highlighting why you're the right person for the role.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.
Recruitment agencies
Midland Heart only pays agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been formally engaged to work on a specific role by a member of our Resourcing team. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to any of our employees or via our careers website. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid.
Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Midland Heart will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.
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Role Overview:
We are working with a prestigious organisation committed to driving positive social change through world-class ideas, public engagement, and thought leadership. They are seeking an Events Officer to join their central London team on a 6-month fixed-term contract (FTC), with an immediate start.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced events professional to take ownership of delivering a diverse programme of high-profile events – from keynote talks and panel discussions to livestreamed and digital-first formats. The role involves end-to-end event production, speaker sourcing, content development, and close collaboration with communications and technical teams to ensure seamless delivery and strong audience engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality events from concept through to execution, including speaker liaison, event copy, agendas, briefings, and on-the-day hosting.
- Source, invite and manage speakers across academia, policy, publishing, culture, innovation, and social change.
- Coordinate logistics including AV, livestreaming, hospitality, and technical requirements.
- Collaborate with communications and digital teams to maximise marketing, audience engagement, and post-event reach.
- Project-manage event series independently, overseeing content, stakeholder relationships, and partnerships.
- Ensure all events are inclusive, accessible, and aligned with the organisation’s mission.
- Support the Head of Events with research into new formats, partnerships, and sponsorship opportunities.
Person Specification:
- Demonstrable track record of producing live, hybrid, and digital events end-to-end.
- Strong stakeholder and speaker management experience, with confidence working with senior and high-profile individuals.
- Proven ability to translate complex or specialist content into accessible and engaging public formats.
- Excellent copywriting and editorial skills.
- Technical coordination skills, particularly working with AV and livestreaming teams.
- Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects under pressure.
- Strong IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office.
- Experience with web-editing or CRM systems.
- Familiarity with design software (e.g. Photoshop).
What’s on Offer:
- An initial 6-month contract within a fantastic organisation.
- Hybrid working with 3-days per week in Central London office.
- A salary of £32,000 to £34,000 for the successful candidate.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button (please do not apply via email).
We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 72 working hours. Please note you must live and have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship cannot be offered.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Project Manager, Policy Fellow
Terms: Part-time 4 days a week; fixed-term contract 24 months, with possibility of extension
Salary: £36,050-46,350
Location: Remote working, with the opportunity to work from co-working space if agreed and regular in-person team meetings.
Start Date: October 2025
Line Manager: Programme Manager, Risk Reduction Programme
Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK.
Closing Date: 12 September 2025.
Please note that, due to the large number of applications we receive, we are not able to acknowledge receipt of all applications and only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you have not been successful.
About BASIC
BASIC is an independent, non-profit think tank working to safeguard humanity and Earth’s ecosystem from nuclear risks and interconnected security threats, for generations to come.
For nearly 40 years, we have developed a global reputation for groundbreaking dialogue and incisive thought leadership to help states overcome complex strategic and political differences.
We comprise an intellectually and culturally diverse team of expert-practitioners with wide-ranging areas of expertise, globally headquartered in London with presences in Berlin and Rome. We are recognised internationally for our inclusive and positive team culture.
We are proud to be an independent voice in policy debate, and we are transparent about our funders and funding ethics. We receive no core funding from any state.
Role Description
BASIC is seeking a motivated and dynamic Project Manager (Policy Fellow) to lead BASIC’s deliverables within our joint project with the Federation of the American Scientists (FAS): ‘From the Noise, the Signal’.
The project investigates how emerging and disruptive technologies (EDTs) pose credible threats and disrupt traditional assumptions regarding relative military advantages and disadvantages. One such assumption is the traditional dominance of hiders over seekers in the military domain which appears to be increasingly challenged by a package of EDTs. These technologies operate across military domains, including: outer space and the upper atmosphere, air, ground, sea surface, undersea, and cyber. Research has, however, not yet fully assessed EDTs collective impacts on hider-seeker dynamics, at a time where technologies are advancing faster than policy.
This joint FAS-BASIC project addresses this gap in both the research literature and policy discourse through collaboration with an interdisciplinary community of scientific, technical, and OSINT experts, to build a higher-resolution picture of the technological readiness according to the open-source.
This high-impact role offers the opportunity to deliver the research and manage the part of the project that covers sea-based dimensions. The second phase will bring the project’s sea- and land-based dimensions together, and assess the overall strategic implications of these technological advances for nuclear stability.
The Project Manager is expected to have a solid understanding of global security, nuclear nuclear issues, and expertise in EDTs and nuclear weapons issues demonstrated through a record of relevant (policy) research. The successful candidate will have experience with convening and leading high level dialogues and experience with project delivery.
The successful candidate will manage and lead the project’s delivery across several outputs, working closely with FAS partners.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
1. Project Delivery
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Deliver high quality desk-based research.
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Manage the project’s critical path and risk register, implementing mitigation plans as required.
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Manage project timelines, budgets, and reporting requirements.
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Write high-quality, policy-relevant research reports, op-eds and briefings.
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Organise international roundtables, workshops and other events with track 1 and 2 participants.
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Manage relationships with stakeholders and build BASIC’s network and reputation.
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Independently represent BASIC at international meetings.
2. Fundraising
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Develop a project, by independently and confidently scoping funding opportunities.
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Liaise with the Programme Manager on funding priorities and opportunities.
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Manage projects with minimal day-to-day manager input.
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Develop new and existing relationships with funders.
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Write and edit funding applications.
3. Communications
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Collaborate with various stakeholders including international partners to build strong relationships.
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Facilitate dialogue and cooperation among diverse stakeholders.
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Promote our / their work confidently and internationally.
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Confidently use online social media platforms, and if possible, press contacts.
4. Office support
Applicants will need to be able to support the running of the organisation and colleagues with a range of administrative tasks wherever required.
Role Requirements
Essential: Educated to Master’s level – or demonstrate the equivalent in work experience
Essential: 7+ years of work experience in a think tank, research institute, NGO, foundation or government working on international security issues.
Essential: Passion and commitment to our organisational mission of promoting dialogue to advance global security.
Essential: Familiarity with issues relating to strategic stability and emerging and disruptive technologies is essential.
Essential: Demonstrated ability and track record in leading the creative development and delivery of policy projects in the UK or internationally, including budgeting and reporting
Essential: Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from a variety of professional and cultural backgrounds and with broad variations in seniority and function.
Essential: Excellent analytical and methodological skills, and an organised approach to research.
Essential: Well-developed interpersonal skills, including evidence of working successfully as part of a team.
Essential: Strong track record of previous fundraising experience and success.
Essential: Experience organising policy roundtables and workshops.
Essential: Willingness to travel internationally when required.
Essential: Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail.
Essential: Good personal network in their research area.
Essential: Previous line management experience.
Essential: Education in science/technology is essential.
Desirable: Formal project management qualification.
Working to safeguard humanity and Earth’s ecosystem from nuclear risks and interconnected security threats
