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Join Our HR Team and Make a Real Impact as an HR Officer, here at the National Church Institutions

The Human Resources department provides a strategic and operational HR service to the seven National Church Institutions (NCIs) and the 42 Diocesan Bishops' offices. Our HR Operations team focusses on the entire employee lifecycle providing support, advice and guidance to senior leaders, line managers and staff. The Organisational Development team lead on culture, values, wellbeing, development, and our belonging & inclusion strategy. Through our External Service team, we also offer HR support on a consultancy basis to other Church of England organisations including our dioceses and cathedrals.

We are a friendly, diverse, well respected, and highly engaged HR team who are committed to actively sharing knowledge and learning across the team and beyond. We encourage flexible working within the team, with hybrid working meaning we work from the office 1 day per week on average. We also regularly meet together online and in-person for collaboration, knowledge-sharing and building relationships within the team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as an HR Officer on a fixed-term basis for 18 months. Working as part of our HR Operations team, you will be involved in providing an outstanding proactive and professional HR service to staff and managers across the National Church Institutions, and other organisations within the Church of England.

In this role, you will be the day-to-day HR contact for NCI Staff, supporting the HR Operations Manager, HR Business Partners and Deputy People Director. You will be required to meet staff online and face-to-face and be a visible HR presence.

Main responsibilities include:

• Respond to operational HR queries via the HR Helpdesk.
• Prepare letters and documentation, liaising with payroll for employment changes.
• Monitor reports for timely DBS renewals and right-to-work checks.
• Maintain accurate employee records in line with data protection regulations.
• Support virtual and in-person induction sessions.
• Contribute to improving HR processes and implementing HR systems.

• The postholder will be expected to work from our office one day per week (currently Wednesday)
• The office location can either be Church House in Westminster, London or The Brewhouse at Bishopthorpe Palace, York

We're looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in an HR department, with knowledge of the HR lifecycle.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ideally HR systems (Oracle HCM).
• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards) is desirable.

You'll be enthusiastic, organised, and committed to delivering outstanding HR support.

Interviews will be held online week commencing 19 January 2026

• A salary of £12,172 (FTE £30,430) per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

• Strive for Excellence
• Show Compassion
• Respect others
• Collaborate
• Act with Integrity

BACKGROUND

Over the past 90 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

IRC UK

IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England.

In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.

The Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the Associate Director of Philanthropy, UK, the Philanthropy Manager will support the implementation of the UK Philanthropy team’s strategy, with a focus to identify, establish and develop new and existing high value relationships with individuals who have the capacity to support IRC at a five and six figure level. This is an exciting role working with senior stakeholders across IRC, in the UK and internationally, to cultivate and steward relationships with philanthropists to effectively solicit multi-year gifts to fund high-impact programmes that will deliver transformative change for IRC clients across the world.

As part of this, the Philanthropy Manager will:

· Develop and implement initiatives to identify, cultivate and solicit gifts from donors in the major gift range of £10,000 and above, both in partnership with the Director of Philanthropy and through account management of a discreet prospect portfolio

· Work closely with the Director of Philanthropy and the research function to identify and cultivate positive relationships with existing donors and new prospects to significantly grow our major donor pipeline

· Manage a portfolio of major donors through various personalised approaches, including face-to-face meetings, phone calls, events and written and verbal communications

· Develop personalised donor stewardship plans with the aim of increasing their engagement and uplifting their support to achieve the revenue target for the UK Philanthropy team and the overall revenue target for the International Philanthropy team

· Lead on gift management, reporting and proposal development for new prospects and existing donors, ensuring timely and accurate communications that match the individual’s requirements

· Identify and deliver unique stewardship and cultivation opportunities for donors

· Maintain thorough and up to date files and records relating to major donors

· Maintain strong knowledge and understanding of IRC’s work in the UK and around the world

· Collaborate proactively with a network of internal and external senior stakeholders, garnering their support and influence in the development of relationships with philanthropists

· Contribute to profile raising of the IRC’s Philanthropy programme and the IRC more widely through proactive networking and external engagement with potential donors and their advisors

· Proactively collaborate with other members of the Philanthropy team, supporting the delivery of the wider Philanthropy strategy as required

· Carry out administrative activities and other duties, as required, to maximise fundraising.

Scope and Authority

Authority: This position is responsible for supporting the delivery of Philanthropy and contributing to the identification, cultivation and stewardship of £10,000 and above gifts from HNWIs.

Key Working Relationships

· HNWI donors and prospects

· Third party philanthropy advisors

· Key contacts across IRC in UK and internationally:

o International Philanthropy Team

o USA Philanthropy

o Engagement with the UK and International Board

o Global Partnerships and Philanthropic Services

o Communications team

o Policy and Advocacy team

o UK Finance team

o Country Programme and regional teams, the Awards Management Unit as well as IRC’s Technical Units

o President’s Office and Executive Director of IRC- UK

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Partnership identification, cultivation and stewardship (65%)

· Manage a portfolio of HNWI prospects and donors, working closely with the Director of Philanthropy to cultivate successful, high-impact relationships

· Collaborate with colleagues to develop transformative funding opportunities, create tailored plans for the cultivation of donors, deliver unique stewardship and cultivation opportunities, and coordinate internal and external meetings to drive donor relationships forward.

Partnership Management (25%)

· Lead on the creation of inspiring and engaging impact reports and proposals for donors, ensuring timely and accurate communications that are matched to the requirements of donors.

· Use Salesforce and IRC’s internal grant management system, OTIS, to keep clear and accurate records of donor communications and interactions related to all donor relationships

Team collaboration (10%)

· Contribute to the wider ambitions and shared objectives of the Philanthropy team as part of the HNWI Pillar

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications

· Knowledge and understanding of the principles and methods of philanthropy fundraising**

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and enthuse, through the delivery of strong external and internal communications**

· Ability to establish and build relationships with donors, colleagues and senior stakeholders at all levels and from a variety of backgrounds, both externally and within IRC**

· Ability to identify potential donors, produce donor stewardship plans and be able to implement and execute them

· Ability to influence and negotiate with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, ensuring best possible outcomes for the IRC

· Excellent attention to detail

· Excellent Microsoft Office software skills including Excel

· Demonstrable ability to prioritise and organise own workload and meet conflicting deadlines

· Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to IRC’s Equal Opportunities Policy and to ensure all activities are consistent with Equal Opportunities

· Ability to work collaboratively with members of a fundraising team and across departments, whilst managing conflicting priorities and deadlines in a busy working environment

Experience

· Demonstrable experience of securing gifts from high net-worth individuals**

· Demonstrable experience of writing persuasive and creative proposals and correspondence in a range of relevant styles

· Demonstrable experience of managing a portfolio of high net-worth individuals and relationships with senior stakeholders in a fundraising or corporate context**

· Demonstrable experience of supporting the implementation of events with wealthy individuals and influential contacts

· Demonstrable experience of managing information on a fundraising database e.g. Salesforce

· Demonstrable experience of compiling information from various global stakeholders in order to create compelling tailored proposals and reports

· Demonstrable experience of supporting a team and implementing new administrative systems and processes

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced safeguarding professional to work as Cathedral Safeguarding Officer.

The post-holder will work with the Canon Chancellor in his role as Chapter Safeguarding Lead (CSL) to raise and maintain awareness and understanding throughout the Cathedral community of the safeguarding needs of children and adults, and actively promote a culture to ensure that safeguarding is of paramount importance.

The post holder will work closely and collaboratively with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team and other Safeguarding bodies.

As part of their role, the Cathedral Safeguarding Officer (CSO) will work closely with the CSL, the Diocesan Safeguarding Team including the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP) and the Diocesan Safeguarding Executive Committee (SEC); all other relevant stakeholders including Chapter, Residentiary Canons, staff, the Senior Management Group, Cathedral Safeguarding Committee, King’s School Rochester, and all relevant external agencies, e.g., CofE National Safeguarding Team (NST), Police and Probation services, local authorities, Domestic Abuse Services.  A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is in place between the Cathedral and Diocese concerning shared working relationships and adherence to Diocesan Polices and use of the National Case Management System.

Rochester Cathedral is committed to a culture of safeguarding, especially for children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The Cathedral has adopted the Church of England policy statement ‘Promoting a Safer Church (2017)’; Safeguarding Learning and Development (2024) and the Safer Recruitment and People Management Guidance (2021). Every member of our team is recruited according to these policies and is required to complete safeguarding training.

The Cathedral has committed to achieve net zero carbon by 2030 in accordance with General Synod’s vote for the whole of the Church of England to achieve this status in recognition of the global climate emergency.  All employees are expected to contribute their efforts in achieving this goal.  The Cathedral currently holds the Silver Eco Church Award conferred by the Christian Charty, A Rocha UK.

About the role 

This is a strategic leadership role dedicated to amplifying survivor voices and driving systemic change across the Alliance Partnership and the wider VAWG sector.

The Survivor Movement & Participation Lead (SMPL) will champion survivor leadership by embedding accountability, fostering peer-led services, and building a strong, intersectional movement to end violence against women and girls. The role leads the Experts with Lived Experience (ELE) network, develops survivor-led spaces and leadership pathways, and embeds survivor influence within governance and decision-making. The SMPL will represent survivors and the Alliance in national forums, coalitions and sector discussions, ensuring survivor participation shapes strategies, policy and practice.

Job description 

As the SMPL, you will:

• Lead and coordinate the Experts with Lived Experience (ELE) network, ensuring survivors are supported, resourced and fairly compensated, and design and facilitate survivor-led and peer support spaces grounded in trauma-informed, anti-racist and culturally rooted practice.

• Build survivor leadership through training, mentoring and development opportunities, and embed safeguarding, boundaries, confidentiality and collective care across all survivor involvement.

• Strengthen survivor leadership within VAWG and wider justice movements through campaigns, activism and public engagement, and support cross-movement alliances with LGBTQ+, disability and other justice communities.

• Facilitate survivor participation in governance structures, promote ethical and power-sharing frameworks, represent survivor-led practice in strategic forums and partnerships, and contribute to tools, learning and resources that assess and promote survivor influence.

Closing date and Interviews

This vacancy closes at 9am on Friday 23 January 2026, with first stage interviews anticipated to take place in the week commencing Monday 2 February 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to design and present a 6–8 week programme for the Fearless Collective. Full details and guidance for this task will be provided after shortlisting.

About us

Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a pan-London organisation that supports women and girls affected by all forms of gendered-based violence. Our overall aim is to promote, preserve and restore the mental health and well-being of women and girls who have experienced, or are at risk of, gendered-based violence, whilst working towards a society free of gendered-based violence.

We do this by:

• Providing women-only holistic and seamless therapeutic services, which meet women and girls’ needs and contribute to total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence.
• Evidencing the impact of gendered-based violence and presenting this information in appropriate forums to affect social change in attitudes towards, and responses to, gendered-based violence.
• Developing good practice in the sector by providing training and guidance on specialist service provision and the development of culturally appropriate service delivery.

We are deeply committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity and strength of the women and girls we serve, and we strongly encourage candidates from Black and Global Majority backgrounds with Lived Experience who may not meet all criteria to apply.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer. 

The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead our Finance Team and ensure the smooth running of the department. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, managing budgets, and driving process improvements.

You will oversee the production of Monthly Management Accounts, Budget Variance Reports, and ensure all Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed accurately. This role involves close collaboration with budget holders and other departments, providing clear and meaningful financial information to support decision-making.

You’ll be part of a values-driven organisation committed to making a difference. We offer a supportive environment where your expertise will help shape the future of our finance function.

Please note, this role requires two years post qualification experience in ACCA, ACA or SIMA & experience of people management. Charity experience is also preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support the Finance Team
• Oversee day-to-day financial transactions using Xero
• Prepare monthly management accounts and budget reports
• Reconcile control accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Assist with annual budget setting and system updates
• Handle VAT (including partial exemption)
• Liaise with auditors and prepare annual accounts
• Identify and implement efficiencies and controls
• Contribute to updating finance policies and procedures

About Life: 

Life is a national pregnancy support charity that helps over 60,000 people a year. Through our services, we help people – whoever they are – to meet pregnancy or pregnancy loss with courage and dignity so they can flourish.   

Our services include:    

• Supported housing and community support   
• Counselling and skilled listening   
• Free pregnancy tests and baby supplies  

Our values 

All our work is underpinned by the following universal human values: 

• Humanity – All people are special and equal 
• Solidarity – We’re with you and for you 
• Community – We’re better together 
• Charity – Doing good for one another 
• Common good – Building a better world 

Information about the role: 

For further information, please see the attached job description. 

Please note, this job will remain open till 09/01/2026, however we will be conducting screening interviews as applications come in.

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week across 5 days

Location: Leamington Spa

Benefits:  

At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our:  

• Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time hours) 
• Birthday Leave  (applicable after 1 years service)
• Additional annual leave for long term service    
• Company Pension Scheme  
• Signed member of the Menopause Workplace Pledge 

Safeguarding and Equality:   

Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.   

We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.  

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.  

Development Manager

Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (with a view to extend)
Function/Team: Development & Communications
Location: London, UK
Hours: Full time, inclusive of breaks
Reporting to: Head of Development & Communications
Salary: £33,410 – £36,678

STOP THE TRAFFIK prevents vulnerable communities from being recruited, trafficked, and exploited. Our targeted prevention work disrupts the criminal business of human trafficking, making it too high-risk and low-profit to be viable.

The Development Manager sits within our Development & Communications Team and plays a critical role in securing the funding and partnerships that fuel our global prevention efforts. This role is responsible for managing and preparing high-quality funding applications, nurturing donor and partner relationships, and leading on individual giving initiatives that grow our supporter base and strengthen long-term sustainability.

This is a dynamic and strategic role suited to someone who is a strong writer, comfortable working with data and impact insights, and driven to connect STOP THE TRAFFIK’s mission with funders who share our vision. You will help build a strong pipeline of philanthropic, trust, foundation, and corporate support, ensuring the organisation continues to innovate and scale its prevention programmes worldwide.

This role will be responsible for:

Funding Development & Applications

• Prepare and submit compelling, high-quality funding proposals to trusts and foundations.

• Develop supplementary materials for applications, including budgets, MEL frameworks, timelines, and theories of change.

• Research and identify new funding opportunities to maintain a strong pipeline.

• Manage funding calendars, ensuring deadlines, reporting, and grant obligations are met.

Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing funders, partners, and individual donors, ensuring excellent stewardship.

• Support the Head of Development & Communications in cultivating philanthropic prospects and corporate partnerships.

• Represent STOP THE TRAFFIK in meetings and presentations with funders and external stakeholders.

Campaigns & Individual Giving

• Lead individual giving activities.

• Collaborate with the Development & Communications Team to design creative fundraising campaigns that grow income across diverse supporter groups including universities, schools, and community initiatives.

Storytelling & Impact

• Translate data, insights, and project outcomes into persuasive narratives for funders and partners.

• Work closely with programme teams to gather impact information and incorporate it into applications and pitches.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in fundraising or partnership development within the charity or social impact sector.

• A strong track record of writing successful funding proposals and trust/foundation applications.

• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive, evidence-based narratives.

• Experience researching prospects and managing a varied funding pipeline.

• Confidence presenting to funders and external audiences.

• Strong relationship-building skills with individuals and organisations.

• The ability to work with data and monitoring insights to strengthen reporting and funding cases.

• Excellent organisation and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.

• A commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding, and STOP THE TRAFFIK’s core values.

Benefits:

• A friendly, supportive team.

• Opportunity to engage with global partners and influential funders.

• Autonomy to shape fundraising approaches and contribute innovative ideas.

• Healthcare cash benefit scheme (with the option to include partner/children).

• Corporate eye-care scheme.

• Life insurance.

• Non-contributory Group Personal Pension Scheme with 7% employer contribution.

• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 33 days with service).

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Season Ticket Loan.

• Ability to swap two bank holidays to suit personal needs.

• Flexible working policy that supports staff wellbeing.

• Access to internal and external training opportunities.

If you have the relevant experience, are highly resourceful, adaptable, pro-active, and a critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment, please send a CV and brief cover letter (both in pdf format) that evidences your ability to be successful in this role.

Email your application via the Oasis Charity Jobs Website. Only applications sent via email will be considered to ensure an equitable review process. The deadline to apply is Sunday 4th January 2026.

Registered Charity No. 1127321

We cannot sponsor applicants at this time.

Join us in restoring rivers and creating healthier environments!
This is an exciting entry-level role in the environmental sector, offering a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience delivering river restoration and habitat enhancement projects. You’ll work within our Restoring Rivers and Catchments (RRC) Team, supporting projects from design to delivery and making a real difference on the ground.

What you’ll do:

• Work on construction sites implementing projects that restore rivers and improve biodiversity.
• Tasks include removing weirs, installing fish passage easements, creating wetlands, digging ponds and scrapes, planting hedgerows, and delivering large-scale habitat enhancements.
• Assist the Site Manager with preparation, day-to-day site operations, and practical implementation.
• Learn to use tools and machinery safely, including chainsaws, brushcutters, and dumpers.
• Gain experience in surveying, health and safety compliance, and project documentation.

Key duties & responsibilities:

• Assist with daily site operations, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Be ‘on the tools’ in the river and move equipment and materials around the site.
• Contribute to writing and adhering to Risk Assessments, Method Statements & Construction Phase Plans.
• Support staff with site visits, surveys, and other activities during the development phase.
• Take a lead role in maintaining equipment and organising storage facilities.
• Load and unload the van with tools, equipment, and materials.
• Problem-solve to overcome challenges during construction.
• Act as an ambassador for SERT when engaging with the public, clients, and stakeholders.

What we’re looking for:

• An enthusiastic and practical-minded person who is ready to get stuck in.
• Physically fitness and comfort working outdoors in varied conditions.
• A team player with energy and ideas to help deliver meaningful environmental change.
• Willingness to work longer days when delivering site-based activities, with compensating time off.
• Ability to travel extensively across the south east region as required (mileage allowances paid).

Why join us?
The health of rivers has never been more important. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to start your career in the environmental sector, restoring rivers to protect water resources and enhance wildlife across the water-stressed South East.

Job description

If you are interested in applying for this role, please see the job description for further information.

Application process

• Closing date for applications: Sunday 4th January 2026 at 11:59pm.
• First Interview:  Friday 16th January 2026
• Site Assessment: Successful interviewees will be invited to a half day site assessment at a location within the SERT area on Friday 23rd January 2023 (fixed date)

As Managing Director, you will provide strategic direction for the charity, employing a collaborative leadership style to ensure that the achievement of the charity’s vision and objectives is supported by an engaged and culturally healthy staff team.

You will ensure the projects are run in-line with our policies, legal requirements, and budgets, with an overarching understanding of the charity’s finances and fundraising.

You will also be a figurehead for the organisation, effectively networking, partnering and influencing across sectors.

Lastly, but most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative power of connection across division, and how the projects we create serve this core purpose.

Senior Brand Manager (Brand Planning)
Reference: DEC20258767
Location: Flexible in UK + Travel to Team Meetings
Contract: 12 Months (Maternity cover)
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £44,315.00 - £47,312.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave

Introduction

We are looking for a Senior Brand Manager to lead on our brand marketing campaigns and drive forwards new brand reach initiatives.

Working within the RSPB’s brand team you will help bring our brand to life, shift perceptions, and build brand affinity amongst new and existing audiences by planning and delivering impactful brand campaigns. and working closely with the fundraising and campaigning teams on their activities.

It’s an exciting time to join.  Since launching our refreshed brand in 2022 we've laid strong foundations for the future, and you will have the opportunity to help our brand continue to grow and soar. This is a fixed term contract to provide cover within the brand team during a period of maternity leave.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development and review of insight-led brand marketing campaigns
• With the Head of Brand, deliver brand reach initiatives to grow the RSPB’s top of funnel metrics. From early discovery through to delivery and measurement, always leading the delivery phase and marketing planning specifically.
• Brand Business Partner for teams driving strategic and high reach marcomms activities e.g. Supporter Fundraising, Commercial, Campaigns & Mobilisation and Brand & Marketing - providing brand consultancy to ensure the brand is well executed in external campaigns and comms to build brand equity.
• Share insight on brand health and brand related business metrics through collaboration with the Head of Market Research & Insight. Identify actions arising from the insight and set strategic direction with support from Head of Brand where necessary.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Experience of developing multi-channel campaigns rooted in audience insight.
• Experienced in brand tracking and measurement, and using it to shape marketing and communications plans.
• Expertise in brand strategy and positioning
• Experience leading marketing projects and new initiatives.
• Curious and collaborative, the role holder will be skilled at influencing across the organisation, proactively identifying opportunities to improve outcomes by providing support and challenge through insight and evidence.
• Experienced at developing collaborative external and internal relationships with key stakeholders to secure positive brand outcomes
• Excellent written and verbal skills to present, influence and represent the directorate and the organisation.
• Logical and methodical, analytical and a good eye for detail.

General information

From time-to-time, and particularly at the start of a new project or campaign, you will be expected to come together with the rest of a project or campaign team, or workstream, and co-locate face-to-face for a few days. There will be some meetings together, and also the opportunity to work side by side on the project for a short period. The RSPB will subsidise any required accommodation or travel as per our Expenses Policy.  This will help build relationships, break down silos, and make working together online easier and more enjoyable. This co-location will usually be at an RSPB office and will be agreed in advance. Outside of these co-location moments you will be based in your contracted place of work as usual. Reasonable adjustment to the above can be discussed with the Line Manager.

Everyone in the RSPB has a role to play in creating an inclusive culture and we want our people and their behaviours to show this. As part of your role, it is your responsibility to:

• Work in a way that reflects our commitment to inclusion, with colleagues, external partners or the public.
• Demonstrate inclusive behaviour, which recognises the value of everyone’s contribution and experience.

Additional Information:

• This is a full time, fixed-term role for 12 months, for 37.5 hours per week.
• 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.

Closing date: 23:59, Friday 9th January 2026
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from w/c 26th January 2026.

Interested?

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

Candidates may also be searching for similar roles such as: Digital Asset Management (DAM), Brand Asset Management, Creative Operations, Product Owner (PO), Digital Product Management (DPM).

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.

The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. 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.

About us

GSG Impact is a UK-registered charity with a global footprint. We work with a network of National Partners and collaborators across multiple countries to help build “impact economies”, strengthening the systems, relationships and market infrastructure that enable capital and policy to deliver better social and environmental outcomes. Our work brings together evidence, convening power and practical support, partnering with leaders across public, private and civil society to accelerate progress and share what works globally. 

The role

We are seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead our organisational operations, including finance, HR, governance, compliance and risk. You will ensure strong systems, controls and processes that enable excellent delivery across an international organisation. 

Key responsibilities

• Lead organisational operations across finance, HR, IT, legal, admin and key systems

• Own budgeting, forecasting, reporting, audit and treasury/controls

• Strengthen UK charity governance, policies, compliance and risk management

• Oversee contracts, procurement, supplier management and external advisers

• Lead people operations across multiple jurisdictions (including Employer of Record arrangements) 

About you

• Track record in UK charity governance/compliance and international operations

• Senior operational leader with strong financial and people management experience

• Confident working across complex stakeholder environments and multi-country teams

• Clear communicator, pragmatic problem-solver, calm under pressure 

How to apply

Please send CV (max 2 pages) and a cover letter (max 1 page) explaining your suitability.

GSG Impact is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and will carry out appropriate pre-employment checks.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications or appoint a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date.

Devon in Sight (The Devon County Association for the Blind) was established in 1925 and has a long and proud history of serving people who are blind and partially sighted and their families in Devon.

Our aim is to support people on their sight loss journey by focusing on our four key service areas of Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG), Independent Living, Health & Wellbeing, and Influencing Change (Making Devon a better place for people affected by sight loss to live and work).

The Role:

As our long-standing Chief Executive Officer prepares for retirement, we are seeking an experienced senior manager to take over the leadership of this dynamic and innovative charity.

The Chief Executive Officer will be based at the charity’s head office in Splatford, Exeter. You will be responsible to the Board of Trustees and will represent, promote and support the charity, whilst ensuring the smooth running of all aspects of operations and future growth.

You will need to work flexibly and strategically to assist the organisation to achieve its strategic priorities, develop and grow. We are looking for someone who is a confident and empathetic manager with previous experience gained within a charity setting.

You will be a natural and inspiring communicator, equally confident in networking with our stakeholders, talking to the people we support and writing compelling content. In addition, you will be computer literate and financially astute, able to work with a Board of Trustees, attend their meetings and provide them with timely and accurate information.

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week).

Location: Unit 3, Splatford Barton, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7XY

Salary: £46,500.

Other Benefits:

• Annual Leave entitlement is 25 days per annum plus statutory bank holidays. Additional leave days are awarded after 2, 5 and 10 years’ service.
• Some flexible, remote working can be negotiated.
• A pension scheme that includes a 3% employer contribution with the option of joining our Salary Sacrifice Scheme to increase this.
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• A nominated free car parking space at our current premises.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Governance: Developing and implementing the charity’s vision, mission, values and strategic priorities in partnership with the Trustees.
• Operational Leadership: Overseeing service delivery, maintaining our Matrix Standard Accreditation, monitoring services we provide to ensure they are always to a high standard.
• Financial & Fundraising: Managing budgets, maintaining compliance, and leading fundraising strategies (Individual Trusts & Grants, Legacies, Community and Corporate Fundraising and  Legacy management).
• Compliance & Risk: Ensuring the charity strictly adheres to statutory, legal (GDPR, Charities Act, Companies Act), and safeguarding requirements.
• Partnerships & Advocacy: Acting as the "voice of blind and partially sighted people in Devon", building relationships with key stakeholders across the Health & Social Care and Third Sector.
• People Management: HR, recruitment, managing and supporting staff and volunteers.

How to Apply

If you are a supportive and proactive leader, passionate about making a real difference to the lives of people affected by sight loss across Devon, we want to hear from you!

For a full application pack, including job description, application letter and application forms, please visit our website. 

Interviews will be held on the 15th and 16th January 2026, in person, at our head office in Kennford, Exeter. 

Depaul UK is exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in their search for a new Financial Controller to join their team on a permanent basis. Depaul UK is a national charity that delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness.

Reporting into the Executive Director of Finance & IT, this Financial Controller role at Depaul UK is a rare opportunity to take a pivotal leadership position in a fast-moving, high-impact charity. You will lead a busy finance team, embed a new finance system, and ensure robust financial controls, while gaining exposure to both the charity’s consolidated operations and its rapidly expanding housing subsidiary. This role offers exceptional potential for growth and a clear pathway into broader finance leadership.

The organisation:

Depaul UK has worked for 30 years to support people facing homelessness. Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with, and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities in which we work. Our service provision reaches from Newcastle to Greater Manchester to London - with plans to grow our business in response to increasing need. 

Homelessness is a complex and constantly evolving challenge. There is no ‘one-size fits all’ solution and Depaul UK believe no one should have to sleep in an unsafe place or be held back from achieving their potential. Each year, they support and empower thousands of young people to find a safe place to call home, a chance to thrive and a brighter future.

The key duties of the Financial Controller will be as follows:

• Lead on the preparation of year-end financial reporting across the group
• Support the preparation of Depaul UK Trustees report and lead on the annual statutory audit process
• Develop and maintain a full set of financial policies and procedures which support the charity to deliver its aims
• Review and streamline controls and processes, including greater automation/ integration with other business systems
• Act as a finance subject matter expert, providing accounting advice to the team and wider organisation
• Prepare monthly management accounts for Depaul Housing Services
• Ensure the interests of the function are represented at internal committees
• Supervise the processing of all financial transactions and payroll, ensuring adequate documentary support, correct coding and appropriate authorisation
• Ensure month end timetable is adhered to, making sure that all bank and control account reconciliations have been carried out
• Ensure all income and expenditure is appropriately analysed and restricted and designated funds are correctly accounted for

The successful candidate will have:

• A full, recognised accounting qualification, or be in the final stages
• Ideally, a background working in the charity or social housing sectors, but this is by no means essential
• Demonstrable experience working in a strong internal control environment and driving effective month and/or year-end routines
• The ability to lead and develop a high performing team
• Excellent relationship management skills, and the ability to work within a cross-functional Leadership Team to continuously improve the service

Candidates who are looking to make their first move from practice into industry are also strongly encouraged to apply!

This role can be based in either London, Manchester or Whitley Bay, with hybrid working policies in place, requiring only two days per week to be worked from the office, with the rest from home. Please note that salary differs by location:

• London: £64,282
• Manchester: £63,782
• Regional: £60,782

Applications are open until Sunday 18^th January, with first stage interviews due to take place the week commencing 26^th January. CVs will be under continuous review in advance of this date so please submit your application today to make sure you don’t miss out!

Team: Retail

Location: Shipley

Work pattern: 37.5 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends)

Salary: Up to £25,140.96 per annum per annum plus excellent benefits

Contract: Permanent 

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Shop Manager:

• To lead, manage, coach and develop a shop team of employees and volunteers to be the best they can be, maximising shop performance through the safe day-to-day operational management of shop activity
• To take ownership for the delivery of shop income, expenditure and operating profit budgets and other key measures of performance and activity as defined in the Retail Performance framework
• To support the work of Cats Protection, acting as brand ambassador, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for shop operations and related people management.

About the retail team:

• Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops
• Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece'.

What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager:

• Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment
• Previous experience of line managing a team and building a culture to achieve a collective goal
• Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets and budgets
• Excellent organisational skills including the ability to meet deadlines
• Strong commercial awareness, balanced with an appreciation for the unique needs of the Charity

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about 

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 4th January 2025

Virtual interview date: January 2025 - dates to be confirmed

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

This role requires an enhanced DBS check (including the Children's Barred List).

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

IRC UK 
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. The IRC UK has been delivering Resettlement Asylum and Integration (RAI) programme in the UK since 2021, working in partnership with local councils, providing integration support to resettled refugees in Southeast England and now has the opportunity to support Resettled Refugees in Hampshire.

In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.

The Purpose of the Role

The Economic Empowerment (EE) Programme Manager oversees the development, implementation, and completion of all grants, contracts and activities related to the Economic Empowerment department, including refugee employment, workforce development, small business development, and financial capabilities. The portfolio currently includes a large private donor grant and several small local authority contracts. Responsibilities include supervision of economic empowerment staff, primarily the ESOL & Adult Education Lead and Employment Caseworkers, and ensuring compliance with programme requirements.

Key Working Relationships:

Position directly supervises: ESOL & Adult Education Lead and Employment Caseworkers and work closely with the Finance Manager, other Programmes Managers, Senior Programme Development Advisor and other departments where there is overlap in client caseload.

The position work with external partners such as Community-based organisations, employers, and workforce agencies.

Key Accountabilities:

 Oversight and growth of Programmes:

• Effectively manage the development, implementation, compliance, and completion of all grants and contracts within the department.
• Responsible for the development of grant proposals, including working with the Senior Programme Development Advisor to find new opportunities and strengthen donor relations to grow the EE portfolio of work.
• Monitor the provision of services through regular and systematic case file reviews, and quality assurance protocols including data QA to ensure compliance with donor requirements and provision of quality services.

 Staff Supervision and Other Responsibilities:

• Participate as an active member of the RAI management team and relevant internal and external groups. 
• Support the Economic Empowerment team members; formally evaluate team and individual performance to ensure objectives have been met. 
• Recruit and train staff in all aspects of economic empowerment programmes responsibilities.

• Represent IRC in public, professional and governmental forums.
• Facilitate interdepartmental communication and information sharing for monthly newsletters, program reports, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and training skills; excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Highly organized self-starter with proven success managing multiple priorities, making critical decisions, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Solid diplomacy, relationship building and networking skills; ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships, including community stakeholders and donors.
• Demonstrated success achieving goals and communicating effectively a multi-cultural environment.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written. Proficiency in a second language desirable.
• Demonstrated proficiency in working with MS Office applications, with strong command of Excel
• Strong understanding of the UK employment support ecosystem, including Jobcentre Plus, local authorities, DWP-commissioned programmes (e.g., Connect to work, Restart, Flexible Support Fund), adult education funding (AEB, Multiply), and local careers/employer networks***.
• Knowledge of employer needs, labour market trends, and sector-based recruitment models in the UK (e.g., health & social care, hospitality, logistics, construction).
   

Experience:

• Minimum five years of related program management experience including staff management, program development, and monitoring and evaluation***.
• Minimum of three or more years’ experience implementing economic empowerment programmes; this could include workforce development, financial inclusion, and/or small business development programmes***
• Knowledge and familiarity with UK integration services for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants***

• Demonstrated experience working with relevant key partners including industry/private sector, adult education and/or colleges, workforce system, public benefits system(s), financial service(s) providers, and/or small business centers strongly preferred
• Previous fundraising and grant writing experience
• Demonstrated ability to promote an organizational culture that reflects IRC’s core values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality.  Ability to lead in a way that recognizes that IRC’s work is best accomplished through the true collaboration of individuals from many cultures with a great variety of skills and perspectives.
• Direct experience delivering economic empowerment programmes tailored to people facing barriers such as refugees, migrants, women returning to work, long-term unemployed or ESOL learners***
• Knowledge of effective approaches for: ESOL-for-Employment models; Skills assessments and vocational profiling; CV and interview preparation, coaching, and workplace readiness; Sector-based work academies (SWAP), work experience and employer engagement; Self-employment/micro-enterprise pathways relevant to refugee communities
• Track record building partnerships with UK employers and training providers to create inclusive recruitment pipelines.
• Experience influencing employers to adopt refugee-inclusive recruitment practices (e.g., guaranteed interviews, contextual hiring, supported placements).