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Salary: (UK): £36,674 plus benefits (Our pay philosophy ensures consistency across locations and salaries. The starting salary for this opportunity plus benefits depends on location of the candidate). 

The role:

Due to internal movement, Mary’s Meals International (MMI) is delighted to be recruiting for a Finance Manager to join our growing global finance team. Reporting to our Head of Finance, you will play a key role in our finance team, leading on the strengthening of our financial processes and controls, managing our statutory accounts and external audit process.

You will:

• Lead on the production of the Annual Accounts in line with FRS 102 (Charities SORP) and statutory requirements and liaise with external auditors to ensure a smooth audit process throughout the year.
• Evaluate, develop and implement appropriate financial systems & processes, including liaising with suppliers/3rd party providers as required.
• Quality control the completion and recording of financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Manage treasury, cashflow activity, including proactive monitoring of our currency mix.  
• Provide direction, leadership and support to a small team of Finance Assistants.
• Support and challenge the financial control and financial management across MMI to ensure good stewardship of funds.  

About you:

• Strong experience in accountancy, including financial processes, controls, and annual accounts preparation.
• Proven experience of UK accountancy practices and statutory reporting requirements.
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality, accurate financial information.
• Excellent attention to detail and advanced Excel skills.
• Proficient in using financial software packages.
• Credible people manager with experience in supervision, coaching, and support.
• Confident communicator, able to explain complex finance processes clearly.
• Practical, hands-on, with a solutions-focused approach.
• Experience of managing external service providers, including auditors.
• Culturally sensitive and able to work effectively across diverse global settings.

A relevant degree/professional accountancy qualification or equivalent experience is desirable but not essential.

We are a global movement with a remote-first approach and are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work life balance. We are open to accommodating part-time working patterns where possible, please let us know about your requirements. We also have an office near Glasgow city centre for those who live nearby and would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis.

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 2.6 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals. We are a values-driven organisation, we believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding.

Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement.

Our Benefits:

• 34 days annual leave (pro-rated for part time working patterns) including bank holidays, increasing by 1 day each completed calendar year, to a maximum of 39 days (+ option to buy another week)
• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance
• Medical insurance for candidates located in Kenya, Liberia, Malawi and Zambia
• Pension - depending on the location of the candidate. For international candidates - any pension contribution paid as part of salary will be subject to normal statutory deductions/ taxation 

How to apply:

This is a fantastic role where your daily work has real impact. If you are looking for more from your role and our work and values resonate with you, please click Apply to send your CV and a short covering note telling us why you would be a great Finance Manager here at Mary’s Meals International.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 18th May 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Purpose of the Job: 

The Head of Fundraising will be responsible for leading and managing all fundraising activities to generate income for the Sanctuary. The role involves developing corporate partnerships, organising events, and overseeing digital fundraising efforts. The post-holder will also be responsible for delivering effective, measurable Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives for business supporters, managing fundraising campaigns, and ensuring financial targets are met. 

This role is key to increasing corporate and community engagement, growing fundraising channels, and enhancing the Sanctuary’s digital presence to maximise income generation. The Head of Fundraising will work closely with internal teams to coordinate activities, monitor performance, and identify new opportunities. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships 

· Develop and maintain a pipeline of corporate donors, securing new partnerships while managing existing relationships and ensure that these relationships are properly managed through regular contact and progress reports. 

· Build strong relationships with business supporters to secure both general and restricted funds. 

· Develop and deliver corporate volunteering days, team-building activities, and fundraising opportunities. 

· Oversee the logistics, including venue bookings for corporate and external events, increasing revenue through targeted business engagement. 

· Review contracts, letters of agreement and other correspondence for current corporate partners. 

Fundraising Strategy & Income Generation 

· Work closely with the senior management and the Board to develop and implement a robust fundraising strategy. 

· Propose and test new fundraising opportunities across corporate, digital, and community fundraising streams. 

· Support and deliver fundraising events, appeals, and campaigns to meet financial targets. 

· Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practices, including GDPR and the Charities Act. 

Events & Campaign Management 

· Plan and execute fundraising events, coordinating internal and external teams for smooth delivery. 

· Lead on corporate sponsorship and event partnerships to maximise income and brand exposure. 

· Represent the Sanctuary at networking events, industry meetings, and public engagements to increase awareness and secure funding. 

Digital Fundraising & Social Media 

· Oversee digital fundraising campaigns, maximising income from online channels. 

· Develop compelling digital content to engage supporters and attract new donors. 

· Manage social media fundraising activities across platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok). 

· Track, analyse, and report on digital fundraising performance, adjusting strategies as needed. 

Monitoring & Reporting 

·Regularly review fundraising performance, preparing reports for senior management and Board. 

· Maintain accurate donor and corporate records, ensuring data is up to date and GDPR compliant. 

General Duties 

· Meet regularly with Trustee to update them on proposals and to provide regular updates on progress. 

· Assist with website content, newsletters, and marketing materials. 

· Always ensure a positive representation of the Sanctuary, especially when engaging with the public and corporate partners. 

· Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to support key fundraising activities. 

Please see attached the full Job description and person specification.

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to provide support to the CEO and Board of Trustees, as well as adding administrative capacity and office management function to the Staff Team. This is an integral role that requires a diligent, detail oriented individual, with a passion for the vision of Prison Fellowship.

Our mission is to show Christ's love to people in prison by coming alongside them and supporting them. We run a number of programmes, including Angel Tree, Sycamore Tree, Letter Link and Pastoral Care.

This position is 35 hours per week across five days. This role is based in our office in London (SW1). We are open to discussions about flexibility, including hybrid working.

If you would like to be part of a small and passionate team of people supporting the work of thousands of Volunteers in prisons across England and Wales, we would love to receive your application!

Please apply with a full CV and covering letter. You must have the right to live and work in the UK.

We work with people from all walks of life and we want to reflect the diversity of our volunteers, supporters and the people we serve in prison. Therefore, while of course we welcome all applications from interested and suitably experienced people, we particularly welcome applications from underrepresented minoritised groups.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Prospectus are excited to be working with our client to help them recruit for a Direct Marketing Manager (Acquisition) to join their team. The group is a unique and dynamic membership organisation which comprises 15 of the UK’s leading humanitarian agencies.

Since it was founded in 1963, the organisation has run over 78 fundraising appeals and raised more than £2.4 billion to help save lives and protect livelihoods in disaster-affected communities around the world.

This role is offered on a permanent contract basis paying a salary of £40,560 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements available at their London office.

The Direct Marketing Manager (Acquisition) is responsible for delivering key direct marketing activities during appeals for major disasters or emergencies. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Public Fundraising and relevant staff to develop and deliver direct marketing in appeals. They will work with the Public Fundraising team to utilise a large database of supporters for communication by email, SMS, and direct mail. They will identify new fundraising channels and ideas for increasing the impact of income generation. The post holder will also lead the benchmarking process of Member Agency fundraising performance following each appeal Period of Joint Action (PJA).

They are looking for someone with demonstrable direct marketing experience with a focus on high volume donor acquisition. They are looking for a candidate with a demonstrable experience of direct marketing techniques such as direct mail, email and SMS. They are looking for someone with a demonstrable track record of developing effective digital and direct marketing strategies, which resulted in significant growth of income. The ideal candidate will have excellent knowledge of direct marketing initiatives in an International Development context and experience of working within the international sector.

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

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

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

JOB TITLE: Public Affairs Manager

REPORTS TO: Head of Social Impact

RESPONSIBLE FOR: n/a

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Permanent

HOURS OF WORK: Such hours as are necessary to fulfil the duties. This will involve a minimum of 35 hours per week and include work in evenings and weekends as required.

LOCATION: Hybrid of London office and home based.  ParalympicsGB Office: 101 New Cavendish Street, W1W 6XH. Travel may also be required in the UK and abroad as necessary.

JOB PURPOSE: The Public Affairs Manager will manage the implementation of ParalympicsGB’s policy & public affairs strategy, including managing a targeted contact programme with politicians, civil servants and stakeholder organisations. The role will also play a key role in supporting the organisation’s approach to influencing public policy in sport, disability and education and deliver Games’ time guest programmes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage the implementation of the public affairs strategy, with support from the Head of Social Impact and Director of Communications & Social Impact, reporting back to the Senior Leadership Group on the outcomes achieved.
• Work with the CEO, Director of Communications & Social Impact and Head of Social Impact to implement a stakeholder engagement plan building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholder such as politicians, Government departments, ParalympicsGB’s members, sport and disability organisations, and the education sector.
• Coordinate ParalympicsGB colleagues to execute a contact programme with relevant stakeholders including Government Ministers, MPs and Peers, Civil Servants and Stakeholder organisations from ParalympicsGB’s membership and the wider sport, education and disability sectors.
• Monitor and analyse upcoming relevant policy and legislative developments and activities and identify opportunities for influence including drafting responses to parliamentary, government and other consultations.
• Represent ParalympicsGB externally to raise awareness and strengthen our reputation with key policy makers, decision-makers, and relevant public affairs networks. Reporting back to colleagues on the content of meetings and arranging follow-ups as appropriate.
• Prepare high-quality briefing materials for political audiences and senior internal stakeholders to support influencing priorities.
• Organise and support delivery of a series of Westminster based events and activations to support our Public Affairs strategy, including events to raise awareness of ParalympicsGB’s relevant social impact programmes e.g. Equal Play and Community Sport initiatives.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement around the promotion of Stoke Mandeville as the birthplace of the Paralympic Movement.
• Administer the Paralympic Games guest programme for Government Ministers, Royal Patron and key stakeholders linked to social impact and international relations.

Policy

• Lead the coordination of ParalympicsGB responses to relevant Government consultations and other stakeholder responses.
• Lead the research, manage consultation with key stakeholders, and draft policy papers with regards development of ParalympicsGB’s policy papers in line with the social impact strategy, particularly around education (Equal Play), community sport, and disability.

Social Impact

• Work with the Social Impact team on communicating public affairs opportunities to our athletes (as part of the ParalympicsGB Athlete Community) and connecting social impact programmes to political opportunities.

Correspondence, Planning and Databases

• Draft correspondence with key contacts on behalf of the organisation.
• Develop and manage parliamentary and stakeholder contact management database.
• Provide administrative support to the Communications team as required.

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and may be amended from time to time in the light of the changing needs of the organisation through appropriate processes of consultation and the mutual agreement of both parties.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree or similar-level qualification, or equivalent working experience

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential

· Experience influencing policy at a domestic or international level with Government, Parliament, and decision-makers.

· Experience of building effective relationships with senior stakeholders and representing the organisation in meetings and networking events.

· Experience managing stakeholder and political engagement programmes,

· Strong communication skills with the ability to write key messages and documents to a high level and tight timescale.

· Experience of research and policy development including developing policy recommendations.

· Experience of organising events.

· Experience of researching and undertaking consultation to develop policy papers.

Desirable

· An understanding of the national and international sport landscape.

· An understanding of the education sector.

· A knowledge of, and passion for, sport.

· An understanding of ParalympicsGB, its function and role and the environment in which it operates.

· Charity communications.

· General knowledge of disability sport and the disability sector.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND QUALITIES

Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to express message and impart information clearly, concisely, and convincingly to a wide variety of audiences and through a variety of mechanisms, including both verbal and written communication.

Creativity: The ability to understand a problem or issue, and the factors that influence it, and consider constructive inventive ways in which a solution can be found, and a positive work outcome achieved. The desire constantly to consider ways in which existing practices could be done better and more efficiently.

Organisational Skills: The ability to plan, organise and execute work programmes, working to tight deadlines and often in a reactive environment.

VALUES

ParalympicsGB is an organisation with a unique role and key responsibilities within the UK high performance system. Delivery of our ambitions very much relies on both working with, and through others, and by focussing on our two strategic priorities: taking the best prepared team to each summer and winter Games; and inspiring social change.

As an organisation we are committed to three values: excellence, respect, and integrity. Every ParalympicsGB employee is expected to adhere to: 

Excellence

Everything we do at ParalympicsGB reflects our ambition to be world leading. We care deeply about what we do and bring a flexible, positive, and progressive approach to our interactions with others. Like the athletes that we support, we will always challenge ourselves and others to do better. 

Respect

Our relationships with each other, our partners and the wider community are based on respect, trust, and a deep-seated belief in diversity, inclusion, and the value of our differences.

Integrity 

We demand the highest standards from ourselves and others, seeking always to do the right thing and to engage with openness and transparency in all that we do. 

Are you interested in joining an International Development Charity to work on its individual giving programme? If so, you will be joining at an exciting time for Mothers’ Union, as we prepare to celebrate our 150th anniversary in 2026.

Founded in 1876, Mothers’ Union is a women-led volunteer movement, with a membership of 4 million people around the world, 36,000 of whom live in the UK and Ireland. Based on Christian fellowship, members express their faith through action in their local communities, aiming to create a world where every individual can reach their full potential, by stopping poverty, injustice and violence.

You will be responsible for the implementation and day to day project management of the individual giving programme across our existing and new fundraising products, including our regular giving F2F activity, tribute funds and appeals programme.  As part of a small individual giving team you will be working under the direction and authorisation of the Head of Individual Giving.

The Individual Giving team is responsible for income generation from individual supporters and members, using a range of direct marketing techniques via both online and offline channels. This is an exciting time of growth and opportunity for Mothers’ Union and we are looking for an enthusiastic person to take on this challenge and join our successful team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation of Mothers’ Union’s fundraising strategy as defined by the annual Individual Giving fundraising budget and plan.
• To maintain professional standards whilst representing Mothers’ Union, ensuring both the reputation of the charity and adherence to our fundraising standards are maintained.
• To ensure good communication with F2F agencies, internal team members and the public by making sure that external communication channels are kept up to date.
• To be the primary point of contact for all supporter enquiries and complaints related to face to face fundraising.
• Managing and inspiring members and volunteers to support fundraising activities.
• To be proactive in keeping up to date with industry trends and changes.

Please refer our job description for more information.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave (full time) plus up to 4 days of leave (full time) given at the discretion of Mothers’ Union.
• Employer pension contribution of 6.5%.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Two volunteering days per calendar year.
• One away day per calendar year.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Bereavement leave & Compassionate leave
• Season ticket loan.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Eye care voucher and an allowance towards glasses.

Work Location/Hybrid Working Pattern

This role will be based at our Head Office in central London. Mothers’ Union operates a hybrid working model. Staff are required to work an aggregate minimum of 90 days per calendar year (pro rata for part timers) at our Head Office, Mary Sumner House in central London. Tuesdays are our anchor days where every staff member is expected to be at the office. The 90 days includes anchor Tuesdays. In addition, Thursday is a core working day where part time staff are expected to work, either at home or from the office as needed.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply by sending your CV and a Cover Letter via Charity Job. The Cover Letter should clearly outline how your skills match the main responsibilities of the role. Please note – only applications with a cover letter, alongside a CV, will be considered.

Application Deadline

The deadline for applications is 14 May 2025 at 5:00 pm. Due to the number of applications we may receive, we will not be able to individually respond to each applicant. Kindly note, we will only be getting in touch with the applicants shortlisted for an interview. We aim to get in touch with the shortlisted candidates after the application deadline. We will be conducting interviews for suitable candidates as we go along and may fill the role before the closing date.

Equal Opportunity

Mothers’ Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees. You will be expected to ensure that Mothers’ Union’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy is adhered to in all respects of the role.

A unique opportunity has arisen to join SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, as the Community Engagement Manager for Scotland.

About the role

In this new and pivotal role, you will lead efforts to grow awareness, engagement, and income generation through a vibrant network of volunteer-led branches across  Scotland. As the primary point of contact and support for these branches, you'll play a vital role in empowering volunteers and fostering a sense of community and belonging throughout the region.

Working closely with the wider regional team, you will help deliver SSAFA’s new community engagement strategy — a central part of an exciting period of transformation and strategic growth for the charity.

Whilst the post is homebased, to be eligible for this role you are required to live in Scotland.

The role involves extensive travel within the region and may require occasional evening or weekend work at short notice. A company car can be provided to support this.

About the team

With the support of the Regional Manager – Casework and Community Engagement, this role plays a key part in establishing, coordinating, and leading a team of Community Engagement Volunteers across the Scotland.

The primary focus is to drive awareness, increase fundraising, and strengthen engagement in alignment with the strategic direction set by the Director of Welfare Operations.

You will work collaboratively with other regionally based Community Engagement Managers and strategic partners across the Fundraising, Marketing, and Communications directorate to help shape policies and guidance for branch activities,

The role involves regular meetings, both in-person and via Microsoft Teams, and you will benefit from a comprehensive support package including training, mentoring, and ongoing professional development.

About you

You will be an exceptional individual in order to lead this exciting initiative during a critical period of change. The ideal candidate will be a driven and highly motivated professional with a strong track record in fundraising, a solid understanding of fundraising regulations, and proven experience in leading and supporting volunteers in their efforts.

You will have excellent relationship management skills and a deep understanding of volunteer engagement and development. You will be a natural communicator with demonstrated success working with volunteers; experience in volunteer recruitment, induction, and best practice would be a strong advantage.

You will be a confident and credible networker, capable of representing SSAFA to a wide range of external stakeholders, building strong partnerships and enhancing the charity’s profile across Scotland — all while operating remotely as part of a collaborative and regionally dispersed team.

About SSAFA 

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2023 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

The Talent Set are partnering with Mary’s Meals to recruit for a Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager to join their growing team. This role will play a key role in the Charity’s development of their high-net-worth audiences, translating the charity’s exceptional grassroots support into compelling and innovative proposals to inspire individuals and Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) to contribute to the Charity’s mission, providing more school meals for children across the world.

This role is primarily home based, within a commutable distance to London for meetings as needed. 

Key duties include:

• Build and steward relationships with new and existing Donor Advised Funds, encouraging these funds to market Mary’s Meals to their donors, ensuring mutually beneficial partnerships, multi-year support and transformational gifts.
• Work closely with the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships to develop the charity’s high-value giving strategy, working closely to expand the portfolio by identifying and securing new philanthropic opportunities through individuals and DAFs.
• Manage relationships with current High Net Worth (HNW) donors, including those who give through non-cash assets such as shares, engaging them through the prospect of giving through DAFs where appropriate.
• Identify and maximise communications and engagement opportunities with new and prospective individual donors and DAFs, ensuring that the charity’s mission and case for support is effectively communicated to high-net-worth audiences.

We’re looking for the following skills and experience:

• Tangible experience of managing high-net-worth donor relationships, personally securing 5 figure+ gifts.
• Experience and ability to network proactively, with an entrepreneurial approach to relationship building.
• An understanding and curiosity around diverse mechanisms of high-value giving, including through non-cash assets and through Donor Advised Funds.
• Experience and knowledge of account management principles, with the ability to manage relationships with individuals and Donor Advised Funds to drive mutually beneficial outcomes.
• A flair for exceptional donor communications and engagement, with the ability to translate a powerful grassroots message to a compelling high-value proposition.

We highly encourage you to submit your CV as soon as possible to be considered for this exciting opportunity as interviews are taking place on a rolling basis.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every applicant, but we truly appreciate your interest.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process

As a small charity, our staff team work closely in a flexible, cooperative working style. Prioritising the best service to our guests, all team members thrive off a fast paced and dynamic environment which varies day to day. We are looking for someone enthusiastic who can be flexible and adaptable in a fast changing and highly rewarding work atmosphere, and that shares the vision of our staff and trustees. 

 Our Fundraising Lead plays an important role in advancing the mission of our homeless projects by effectively fundraising efforts to various stakeholders. This position requires strategic communication skills with fundraising expertise to ensure the shelter's sustainability and growth.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness while developing your skills in communication and fundraising to support the charity’s mission. We as an organisation are committed to ongoing professional development through our network of partners and support organisations both local and national.

The post-holder will need to apply a flexible approach to working, based on the seasonal and long-term workload associated with working on campaigns and ongoing projects. The ideal candidate would therefore be able to work their contracted hours flexibly to meet the demands of the role.

As a skilled and motivated fundraising professional you will help to grow income across trusts, foundations, individuals, legacies, and corporate giving. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a committed team and play a vital role in supporting the Historic Dockyard’s charitable work.

You’ll be responsible for researching and approaching funders aligned with our goals, writing compelling proposals, and developing lasting relationships with supporters. Working closely with the Development and Impact Manager and other departments, you’ll help secure funding for both specific projects and core work, ensuring impact is clearly measured and shared.

The role includes developing and delivering individual giving initiatives, supporting legacy campaigns, and identifying sponsorship and partnership opportunities with companies. You'll also contribute to monitoring major grants and support larger fundraising campaigns as needed.

We are seeking an individual with excellent communication skills, previous experience of bid writing and operating giving campaigns within the charitable sector, experience in income generation, and a proactive, collaborative approach. Strong writing, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team and wish to apply for this vacancy, please complete our application form and send it back to us along with a copy of your CV by Sunday 25th May 2025, 12pm.

Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 2nd June 2025.

Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, we are not able to contact all unsuccessful candidates. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to providing our employees with a work environment free from discrimination in which all can develop and thrive. 
We acknowledge and value the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is transparent, fair, and as inclusive as possible for all applicants.

We are working with a health charity to recruit this 12 month maternity cover role. You will support senior management, the board of trustees and the wider charity leadership team with the strategy implementation, the management and administration of over 200 Special Purpose Funds (SPFs).

These funds, comprising donor-gifted and community-fundraised income, are designated to support specific wards, departments, research areas, or staff and patient groups.

The charity are looking for someone with expertise in change management, stakeholder engagement and strategic communication, ideally from a grant-giving background.

This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week in the South West London office.

The Charity
A collaborative, welcoming health charity, dedicated to supporting those in need of care and their families. You would be joining a passionate organisation with a tight knit and supportive working culture, who work on site with their beneficiaries.

The Role
Undertake a comprehensive review of the SPF funds to identify gaps and underperformance in preparation for a stakeholder engagement consultation to discuss how to deliver a rationalised SPF portfolio.
Develop a comprehensive stakeholder communication plan with clear timelines, activities, materials and key messages.
Develop a Fund Advisor stewardship programme, including arranging relationship-building meetings with all Fund Advisors
Develop in-depth systems knowledge of grants and funds configuration within the Charitys financial database

The Candidate
Proven track record of leading and implementing organisational or portfolio restructuring.
Experience in managing complex stakeholder environments, including negotiating and aligning interests.
Solid understanding of grant management, including application assessment, funding decisions, compliance, programme evaluation and impact assessment.
Experience in reviewing and restructuring grant portfolios to align with strategic goals.
Knowledge and experience of funds/grants management and fundraising activities within the charity/health sector is desirable.

IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Do you want to change people’s lives for the better? We’re looking for an ambitious, dynamic, super organised Campaigner to help win public services for people not profit. You’ll be persuasive, creative, and keen to make change happen. It’s a fast-paced role in a small team with a big mission!

Digital Service Manager
mySociety

Remote
£45,000 – £55,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent

Job description

mySociety is a small, purposeful charity that uses digital tools to help people participate more fully in democracy, make governments and society more transparent, and work together to address big societal challenges. We’re looking for a Digital Service Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our high-impact, high-volume online services – including WhatDoTheyKnow, FixMyStreet, TheyWorkForYou and WriteToThem.

This is a vital and hands-on role, responsible for making sure these services run smoothly, are compliant with key legal frameworks like GDPR and the Online Safety Act, and that complex user support cases are handled with care and accuracy. You’ll lead on governance and risk management, support a volunteer team, and work closely with product and support staff to make sure our users’ needs are consistently met.

You'll be joining a nimble, digital-first, and entirely remote team – this post is fully remote, so you can work from anywhere in the UK! You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with colleagues face-to-face at our quarterly in-person team meetups.

We’re looking for someone with a strong background in managing digital services, who’s confident with complex support workflows and has a passion for improving services that make a difference. You’ll need excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and a solid understanding of data protection and information rights.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

What does the role involve?

• Keep our services running smoothly, ensuring high-risk or complex support cases are identified and resolved quickly and effectively
• Lead and motivate our user support staff and expert volunteers, creating a productive and supportive environment
• Maintain our strong record of legal and governance compliance across services
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement and development of our services, helping them remain useful, impactful, and aligned with user needs

User support and operations

• Triage, prioritise and manage all incoming support queries across services
• Ensure time-sensitive and legally significant cases (e.g. GDPR requests, Online Safety Act reports) are tracked, escalated, and resolved appropriately
• Manage our support workflows and volunteer contributions to deliver timely, high-quality assistance
• Collaborate with product and service owners to share insights and identify areas for improvement
• Help improve help guides and user-facing support documentation

Governance

• Maintain and update service policies, processes, and risk management protocols
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and standards (including GDPR and media law)
• Monitor risk and report issues to senior management
• Coordinate regular internal meetings, reporting on service performance and operational updates

Requirements

We think this position would suit you best if you have some or all of the following:

• Experience managing complex, high-traffic digital services
• Strategic thinker with strong judgement and ability to manage ambiguity
• Passion for quality and service improvement
• Excellent understanding of GDPR and experience handling rights-based requests
• Familiarity with Freedom of Information, media law, or moderating online communities
• Skilled in identifying and solving problems and improving systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working in a remote team and supporting volunteers

Not sure you meet every requirement? Please apply anyway! We support learning on the job and adapt roles to match the strengths of the right candidate.

Benefits

This is a permanent role with a salary in the range of £45,000 to £55,000 per year, plus pension (4% employer, 4% employee).

You must be based in the UK and have the right to work here – unfortunately, we can't provide visa sponsorship or relocation support.

We’re committed to supporting flexible working – wherever you are in the UK, we’ll help you find the working setup that suits you best.

Deadlines and dates

· Applications close: Thursday 15 May 2025

· Interviews: Mid to end of May (via video call)

· We aim to inform applicants about interview shortlisting by mid-May.

Application instructions

Your application should consist of a CV and covering letter. We’ll rely on your covering letter to show us why your skills make you a good fit for this role when we are shortlisting candidates, so take your time getting it right.

We will anonymise all applications before shortlisting. Please don’t include names or contact details in your CV or cover letter. The application process will be through out workable system.

We especially welcome applications from candidates with Black, Asian, or other Minority Ethnic heritage, as part of our commitment to improving diversity within our team.

Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.

Hours: 37.5 hrs a week – week 1, 4 nights per week, week 2, 3 nights per week (including weekends and bank holidays)

Are you passionate about empowering young people to move forward from homelessness, trauma, or complex life experiences? Do you want to be part of something new, exciting, and truly life-changing? If so, we want to hear from you.

Peabody is launching a brand-new supported housing service in Lambeth for young adults aged 19 to 25 who need tailored, trauma-informed support to rebuild their lives. We're recruiting multiple Waking Night Housing Support Workers to join us at the very start of this journey.

About the service
This new service will offer a safe, stable, and supportive environment for young people facing homelessness, many of whom may have mental health challenges, substance misuse issues, or experience of the care or criminal justice system. You’ll be part of a team delivering intensive, person-centred support that helps them build resilience, learn life skills, and take steps toward independent living.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a small caseload of young people, meeting regularly to review progress and goals
• Developing support plans and risk assessments tailored to individual needs
• Supporting with housing applications, budgeting, benefits, and life skills
• Signposting to mental health, substance misuse, and safeguarding services
• Building trusted relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
• Ensuring accurate record-keeping using Microsoft Office and case management systems

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for passionate, reliable, and empathetic individuals with:

• Experience supporting young people aged 19–25 in supported housing, education, youth work or care
• Understanding of homelessness and housing legislation
• Experience in support planning and risk assessment
• Confidence signposting to specialist services (e.g., mental health, substance misuse, exploitation)
• Excellent communication and IT skills, with strong attention to detail
• A flexible approach to shift work, including weekends and bank holidays (non-negotiable requirement)
• A trauma-informed and safeguarding-focused approach to care

Important: Your personal statement must clearly confirm:

• That you are able to work 37.5 hours per week
• That you can work on a shift rota covering night shifts, working four nights week one, then three nights week two, including weekends, and bank holidays

Only candidates who meet the essential criteria and confirm availability will be shortlisted for an initial screening interview.

Why Join Peabody?

• A rewarding role where your work directly impacts young lives
• 25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Generous pension (up to 10% matched)
• Paid qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities
• Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and retail discounts
• Family-friendly policies and 2 paid volunteering days per year

Additional Information

• This role requires an Enhanced DBS check
• Peabody does not offer visa sponsorship – you must have the right to work in the UK

Closing date: 15th May 2025 at midnight.

Screening interviews will take place between 21–23 May. Candidates may also be invited to attend an in-person interview and complete an online assessment during that week or the following week.