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Senior Philanthropy Manager
Welcome to Population Matters
We are an environmental charity, and we believe all populations matter. We are all interconnected and all species rely on each other, yet no one is talking about the impact the growing human population is having on the planet.
Our vision is of a world in which our human population lives fairly and sustainably with nature and each other. Our mission is to address the negative consequences of ever more people using ever more of the planet’s resources and to inspire and engage with others to find, share and promote ways to make our vision a reality as quickly as possible.
We conduct evidence-based research, build networks of powerful advocates, work with global partners, and support female leadership and male allyship to ensure that our population can co-exist in harmony with nature and prosper on a healthy planet.
Are you passionate about our cause?
We have just entered a new five-year strategy period and are looking for a Senior Philanthropy Manager with the experience, gravitas and growth-mindset to deliver our objectives. This is a new role, giving you the opportunity to shape the philanthropy programme and develop donor-centric experiences, proposals and feedback.
How to apply
Please apply by sending a CV (no more than three A4 pages) and covering letter (no more than two A4 pages), addressing the Job Description and, in particular, the Person Specification.
The deadline for applications is midday on Wednesday 26th November. We will inform successful first round candidates by 5pm on Friday 28th November and we will hold first interviews on Thursday 4th December via Teams. We will hold second interviews in person, in London, on Monday 15th December.
Please refer to the attached EDI statement for further information.
Note: We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may withdraw this job advert before the published expiry date.
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About the role
The Finance and Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the charity’s financial and operational functions. This includes managing day-to-day accounting, producing management reports, maintaining and improving processes, line-managing the administrator, and leading key projects across Finance, IT and HR. The role plays a central part in supporting the operational effectiveness and strategic growth of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Finance
- Manage the charity’s day-to-day accounts, ensuring accurate and timely bookkeeping.
- Prepare financial reports for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and management staff.
- Monitor budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and financial performance, highlighting risks and opportunities.
- Support annual audits and liaise with external accountants as required.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and charity reporting standards.
Operations
- Develop and implement operational processes to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Line manage the Administrator, ensuring they support both finance (bookkeeping) and wider administrative tasks across the organisation.
- Oversee HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, and record-keeping, as part of operational projects.
- Manage IT and technology initiatives, including the implementation of systems to improve organisational efficiency.
- Project manage key organisational initiatives in finance, HR, and IT, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope.
Collaboration
- Act as a key point of contact for operational matters across the organisation.
- Work closely with the SLT to provide insights and recommendations based on financial and operational data.
- Support the team in adopting and embedding new processes and technologies.
Person Specification
We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us and influence and develop our working practice. We recognise the value a diverse workforce brings to a small charity, and we are especially keen for people currently underrepresented in our charity and the wider sector to apply.
While we’re looking for candidates with the skills and experience listed, we know no one is perfect in every area. If you meet some of the criteria, we’d still really love to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out for a friendly chat about the role and your application.
Qualifications
- Recognised financial qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CAI, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAS, ICAEW, or equivalent)
Experience
- Proven experience in organisational finance and bookkeeping
- Experience in producing management accounts and reports for senior leadership
- Experience in project management, particularly in implementing finance, HR, or IT systems.
Skills and Knowledge
- Technically proficient, with experience using finance systems and digital tools.
- Organised and systematic, and the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
- Attention to detail, with an ability to handle various financial or administrative tasks with accuracy.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities, able to translate data into actionable insights.
- Ability to implement processes and systems that improve organisational efficiency.
- Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels within the organisation.
Key Attributes and Values
- Passionate about making a difference – committed to preventing knife crime and improving outcomes for young people
- Committed to equity and inclusion – values and actively promotes diversity, inclusion, and fairness in all aspects of work
- Reflective and open to learning – committed to personal growth, welcomes feedback, and continuously seeks to improve practice
- Resilient and adaptable – able to navigate challenges, manage multiple priorities, and maintain focus under pressure.
- Tech-minded and comfortable with adopting new systems and processes.
- Reliable, trustworthy, and capable of handling confidential information with discretion.
Benefits
- Flexible working opportunities where possible
- 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 30 days and 33 days after 5 and 10 years’ service, respectively)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme with the Green Commute Initiative
- Personal development opportunities
The Ben Kinsella Trust prevents knife crime through education and campaigning


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Whitmore Vale Housing Association is a trusted provider of high-quality supported housing and care services for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. With multiple services across Surrey, we are committed to empowering the individuals we support to live fulfilling and independent lives within their communities.
We are now seeking a dedicated and experienced Management Accountant to join our finance team. This role will play a key part in the financial management of the organisation, ensuring that resources are used effectively to support our mission, while leading and developing a small team.
Job Purpose
As Management Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and timely management accounts, budgets, and financial forecasts for the Association. You will oversee the work of the Finance Officers, ensuring the efficient running of day-to-day financial operations and adherence to relevant policies and procedures. Your financial insight will support the delivery of high-quality care across our homes and enable strategic decision-making at senior levels.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis and commentary.
- Prepare monthly cashflow forecasts.
- Support the preparation of annual budgets and periodic reforecasts in collaboration with care home managers and the Director of Finance and Fundraising.
- Provide financial reports and analysis to support operational and strategic planning across the care home network.
- Assist with year-end processes and preparation for external audit.
Leadership & Team Oversight
- Supervise and support Finance Officers responsible for income processing, supplier payments, bank reconciliations, and financial records.
- Review and authorise monthly payroll and supplier payments using Bankline
- Monitor debtors and direct credit control priorities
- Conduct regular supervision and performance reviews to ensure high standards and ongoing development.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions in line with internal controls.
Regulatory Compliance & Controls
- Ensure compliance with financial policies and statutory obligations.
- Maintain robust financial controls, supporting the integrity and accuracy of accounting systems.
- Assist in the implementation of process improvements to enhance efficiency and accountability.
Stakeholder Support & Business Partnering
- Work closely with Registered Managers and operational staff to ensure budgetary control and understanding.
- Provide accessible and relevant financial insights to non-finance colleagues.
- Support Operational Managers with ad hoc costings including client’s holidays and support contracts.
- Support the finance team in producing returns for regulators and funders, where appropriate.
Person Specification
Essential
- Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).
- Experience producing management accounts and financial analysis.
- Experience managing or supervising finance staff.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage 50 or similar).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance professionals.
Desirable
- Experience in the Local Authority, social care, or not-for-profit sector.
- Knowledge of social housing finance, care funding mechanisms, or supported living models.
What We Offer
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Flexible Working Pattern
- Competitive salary and pension contribution.
- 25 days holiday Plus Bank Holidays (Pro-Rata)
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you believe education is key to transforming lives and communities? Would you like to be part of reimagining education for millions of children? This is your chance to work at the heart of our mission: supporting changemakers across India and South Africa to unlock life-changing learning for every child.
The Maitri Trust is looking for an experienced Grants Operations Manager to join our team. This role will lead the process and operations which form the backbone of our grantmaking, coordinating application and selection cycles, ensuring compliance and due diligence are robust and timely, and building systems that support our team, as well as both existing and future partners.
Preferred start date: January 2026.
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week), 80% FTE will also be considered. Flexible working possible.
Location: Hybrid, within the UK. This role will be home based, with regular travel required to our office in Edinburgh.
Travel requirements: Occasionally
Reporting to: Head of Programmes
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The Grants Operations Manager plays a central role in ensuring the Maitri Trust's grantmaking processes are efficient, compliant, and supportive of both our team and our partners. You will coordinate operational workflows across the grants pipeline, manage high-volume application cycles, and ensure seamless communication between applicants, reviewers, and internal teams. You will also ensure efficiencies within our current active grant portfolio, ensuring that reporting and systems are set up to be as effective as possible. Working closely with colleagues across Programmes, Operations, and Impact & Engagement, you will help build and maintain the systems that enable our grantmaking to deliver maximum impact.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Grant Operations Management
- Review and improve operational processes for managing the current active grant portfolio to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
- Coordinate the implementation and smooth running of workflows across the full grant management lifecycle, including open and closed calls.
- Manage and coordinate high-volume application cycles to ensure smooth and timely processing.
- Facilitate clear communication between current partners, applicants, reviewers, external providers, and internal teams to support effective grantmaking.
- Prepare regular updates and reports for the leadership team and Maitri Trust Board of Trustees.
Grant Processing & Review
- Co-lead the operational design and delivery of open calls with the Head of Programmes.
- Configure and test the Fluxx grant management system to optimally support open call processes.
- Maintain high quality standards in application processing, proactively identifying and implementing process improvements.
- Draft, customise, and send outcome notifications and feedback to applicants.
- Manage escalated correspondence and queries from applicants and partners as needed.
- Coordinate the timely assignment and review of applications throughout the funding pipeline, ensuring shortlisted applications progress smoothly through review and approval stage.
- Maintain application processing quality standards and identify process improvement opportunities.
System Management, Grant Administration and Contract Management
- Act as System Administrator for the Fluxx grant system supporting its end-to-end management.
- Coordinate the due diligence relationship with external provider, consolidating internal technical and financial due diligence.
- Oversee protocol on information/records management, ensuring information is appropriately recorded and archived in accordance with data protection requirements.
- Monitor and report on application numbers, quality metrics, and process performance and regularly report on these to the Maitri Trust team and Board of Trustees.
Collaboration and Support
- Work closely with the Head of Programmes and Grants Portfolio Manager to ensure seamless grant management of both new and current grants.
- Deputise for Head of Programmes when required.
- Back stop Grants Portfolio Manager on key partnership management as necessary.
- Undertake occasional travel to support partners on-the-ground, providing operational assistance as needed.
YOUR SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PROFILE
Essential
- Minumum 5-7 years of experience in grant operations, grant management, or related roles within international development, philanthropy, or a funding organisation.
- Strong operational and process design skills, with a track record of managing high-volume application cycles, compliance workflows, and grant systems.
- Experience with grant management systems (ideally Fluxx), and confidence in configuring and optimising digital tools for process efficiency.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain high attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting guidance, documentation, and reporting for diverse audiences.
- Familiarity with open call funding processes, including application review, due diligence, and contracting stages.
- Comfortable working across teams and functions, especially in roles that bridge programmes, finance, and external financial compliance.
- Ability to work across time zones and to occasionally travel within the UK and internationally.
Desirable
- Understanding of data protection regulations and experience managing data and records in line with compliance standards.
- Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems, and how they integrate into grant cycles.
- Experience working in small or medium-sized trusts, NGOs, or philanthropic organisations.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a covering letter and CV via the link to our website below. Please use the job title in the subject line. Interviews will take place in the week commencing 8th December 2025.
The Maitri Trust reserves the right to conduct early interviews for the right candidates.
AI use: Please note, at The Maitri Trust we value authenticity and individuality in the hiring process. While we accept that the thoughtful use of AI tools can add value, we ask that applications reflect your own ideas and personal experiences. This helps us better understand your unique skills, perspectives and passion for our mission.
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The main focus of the role is to secure income for large-scale capital investment at Stanley Arts; alongside developing and maintaining relationships with statutory funders and trusts who maysupport programming and core running costs of the
building. Funding bodies will include Arts Council England, the National Lottery Heritage Fund and other voluntary sources, predominantly trusts and foundations.
The Development Manager will play a central role in securing income for Stanley Arts through two key areas:
1) Overseeing fundraising across trusts, foundations, statutory funders, corporate partners, and individual donors to support programming and core running costs.
2) Developing and delivering a major fundraising campaign to raise funds for a large-scale capital investment in Stanley Art’s future.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Development Manager will help shape the organisation’s strategic direction and ensure fundraising is embedded across the organisation. They will lead on individual giving and donor development, alongside capital, trust, and foundation fundraising.
Reporting to the Artistic Director/CEO, the Development Manager will line-manage and collaborate with the freelance Fundraiser, and work closely with the General Manager and Data & Insights Officer to ensure effective bid writing, relationship management, and reporting.
Experience & Knowledge
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a fundraising/development role, preferably
within arts, heritage, or cultural organisations.
- Experience of individual giving programmes, including donor cultivation,
stewardship, and retention.
- Proven track record of successful major funding applications to trusts, foundations,
statutory bodies, and corporate funders.
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations, best practice, and ethical standards.
- Understanding of the role of fundraising in supporting organisational growth.
- Passion for arts, heritage, or cultural sectors.
- High levels of integrity and professionalism.
- Strong organisational skills, ability to prioritise competing tasks and meet deadlines
- Commitment to access, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Commitment to environmental sustainability
Role Summary
Julie’s Bicycle (JB) is seeking an experienced, highly organised professional to take on a pivotal role leading the coordination and delivery of two of Julie’s Bicycle's flagship international training programmes. It demands a blend of exceptional project management expertise and a passion for supporting and facilitating transformative climate action within the cultural sector.
Job title: Programme Manager and Training Facilitator
Contract: Full time, 1 year contract (preferably January to December 2026)
Travel: Applicants may be required to do infrequent travel
Location: Hybrid working: office base is at Somerset House, London: we are flexible on approach, within a hybrid model of in-person & virtual. This can be discussed at interview (*)
Salary: £34k to £38k p.a., depending on level of experience and knowledge
Reporting to: Head of Programmes
Start date: ASAP - depending on candidate’s notice period
Normal hours: Working hours are 9.30am - 5.30pm, Monday – Friday
(requests for flexible working hours will be considered, including requests to work 80% FTE)
Other:
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Annual leave is 25 days plus standard bank holidays
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Cultural entitlement of £250 per annum to spend on arts/ cultural events & activities
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All employees are able to claim 1 hour a week for personal wellbeing
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Pension scheme enrolment and 6% employer contributions (reviewed annually)
(*) Access to office space in London is always available to staff who can't or don't want to work from home.
If you would like this application pack in a different format (e.g. large print or audio file), please email us (information in the link provided).
About Julie’s Bicycle (JB)
JB is a leading non-profit putting climate action at the heart of culture. We believe that creativity is a powerful catalyst for change — and that the arts and cultural sector has a vital role to play in building a just, regenerative future.
For over 15 years, we’ve worked with artists, cultural institutions, funders, and policymakers to mobilise creative climate leadership through advocacy, research, policy influence, training, and community building. We champion climate justice, centre equity, and believe that environmental solutions must be driven by cultural shifts as well as systems change. For more information, please see: JB Our Work.
The Role
We're seeking an experienced, highly organised professional to take on a pivotal role leading the coordination and delivery of two of Julie’s Bicycle's flagship international training programmes: ITER and Creative Climate Changemakers (CCC) (formerly Creative Climate Leadership - CCL).This blended role is critical for ensuring the smooth operation and high-quality delivery of both programmes. It demands a blend of exceptional project management expertise and a passion for supporting and facilitating transformative climate action within the cultural sector.
You will be responsible for the full project lifecycle, from strategic co-design of the ITER curriculum as well as facilitating the ITER training. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of logistics, partnerships, and finance across both programmes (ITER and CCC). This includes leading the coordination for a week-long residential CCC programme in Switzerland in March 2026 (attendance and facilitation for the CCC residential won’t be required) and managing the ongoing delivery of the ITER programme. Your ability to maintain clear communication with international partners like Ver Le Futur and In futurum, as well as with funders and programme participants, will be key to success. If you thrive on both high-level strategy and detailed operational delivery, this is a unique opportunity to directly support and scale the next generation of creative climate leaders.
Programme overviews
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering two of our core training programmes:
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Creative Climate Changemakers (CCC) (formerly Creative Climate Leadership) has been running in different formats since 2017. CCC is an international training, support and transformation programme which empowers artists, artivists and cultural change-makers to take action on the climate and ecological crisis with impact, creativity, and resilience.
CCC strengthens the extraordinary climate leadership already energising the creative and cultural ecosystem everywhere. Through deep immersion in the themes, creativity as a practice and the community as a whole, CCC champions a systems approach orientated towards justice and inclusion. Creative Climate Change-makers represent an exceptional international cohort; many projects, companies and careers are flourishing as a result of the programme, with national cultural policies responding to this new field of practice led by over 200 CCL alumni from all five continents. -
International Touring and Environmental Responsibility (ITER) Programme: Now entering into its fifth year the ITER programme is a partnership between Arts Council England, Arts and Culture Norway and the Danish Arts Foundation, and aims to foster new international collaborations and connections between the participating countries. ITER consists of two training programmes running in parallel; a course for beginners and a course for Changemakers, followed by an opportunity for participants to collaborate and apply for project funding. The programme is directed at touring professionals in the creative sector, focusing on sustainability. To date, 137 organisations and individual artists have taken part in the programme. Many are now leading the way by re-imagining conventional models of touring, putting environmental and social sustainability at the heart of what they do, and bringing important new learning to the sector.
Key Responsibilities
Project management and administration
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Manage the day-to-day project management and administration for both the CCC and ITER programmes.
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Ensure smooth coordination and clear partnership roles (R&Rs) are maintained with key partners for each programme, including Ver Le Futur (Switzerland) for CCC and In futurum for ITER, along with other partners and funders.
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Coordinate, manage, and contribute to internal JB meetings for both programmes, including coordinating internal programmatic development/awayday sessions.
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Manage the budget for ITER and ensure timely payments to partners and guest speakers. Take an overview of the delivery of the Pro Helvetia Grant for CCC.
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Ensure all documentation, including evaluation, impact and funder reports, and statistics, are complete and distributed for CCC, and manage the evaluation for ITER.
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Coordinate logistics for both programmes: scheduling meetings, task management, folder management, and ensuring information flows between the team and stakeholders.
Programme delivery & design
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CCC residential planning: Manage JB responsibilities for planning, project management, and logistics for one full residential CCC programme in Switzerland in March 2026.
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ITER and CCC Programme delivery: Lead the day-to-day delivery of the ITER and CCC programmes across both beginner and advanced levels, ensuring connectivity across sessions, networking, and live events.
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Co-design and co-deliver the ITER seminar sessions curriculum with the Head of Programmes, associate facilitators, JB programme leads, and in futurum.
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Take responsibility for the strategic overview of the ITER curriculum, learning objectives, and proactively respond to the needs/interests of the cohorts.
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Manage all aspects of the online sessions for ITER, with support from the digital team.
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Organise and brief guest speakers for ITER.
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Co-ordinate JB experts and/or deliver mentoring to winning ITER and CCC projects to support successful delivery of participant's project concepts.
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Manage communications with ITER participants and CCC alumni network on occasions.
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Co-design and manage the ITER/CCC networks.
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Take part in the participant and project selection process for ITER/CCC.
Communications, Strategy & Development
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Liaise with the Comms and Marketing teams for JB, Ver le Futur, and other CCC partners.
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Manage the Communications Campaign for ITER in partnership alongside with the JB marcomms team, including promoting the programme, capturing insights, case studies, and assets.
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Support the JB team on developing the brand, strategy, partnership model, and resourcing for ITER/CCC going forward.
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Manage enquiries for and scope new CCCs, as time permits.
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Represent JB across the ITER/CCC programmes alongside the Head of Programmes.
Person Specification
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Outstanding project management and delivery skills and experience, including planning and delivering in-person events, projects, or similar courses.
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Excellent training facilitation skills both for online and in-person training styles.
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Excellent communication skills (spoken and written) and the ability to connect with multiple stakeholders and funders.
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Excellent organisational skills: budget management, scheduling, and timekeeping.
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Ability to work with a wider programming group to support curation.
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Digital skills across a number of online platforms, including Google Drive (Docs, Sheets), Zoom Pro, and Miro/Mural.
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Ability to prioritise tasks and keep the project and team on track to meet multiple deadlines.
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Open, collaborative approach that fosters cross-team communication.
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Knowledge and awareness of access needs.
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Must be proactive, professional, inspiring, and galvanising.
Sector & Thematic Experience
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A commitment to transformative change, inclusion, and justice, and an appreciation of culture as a driver for systems-change.
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Intermediate to advanced environmental knowledge
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Experience working in arts and culture, on climate justice, or on similar training, education, or transformation programmes in other sectors/communities is valued.
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General knowledge of sustainability across the cultural sector is strongly desirable, particularly expertise on sustainable touring.
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A keen interest in international and transnational collaboration.
Why Join Us?
At Julie’s Bicycle, you’ll join a passionate team working at the intersection of creativity and climate action. We offer a collaborative, inclusive, and flexible working culture, where your voice will shape how the cultural sector responds to one of the greatest challenges of our time.
How to apply
If you’d like to apply, please:
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Complete the application form and equal opportunities monitoring form found on our website.
Submit these via our application portal by 11.59pm on Sunday 23rd Nov 2025.
We encourage people from any background to apply for this post. We are committed to creating a workforce which is representative of our society, and to bringing together those with a variety of skills and experiences to help shape what we do and how we work. We are particularly keen to hear from people of colour and those who self-identify as disabled.
Please note, this post is open to people who already have the right to live and work in the UK, as Julie’s Bicycle is not currently in a position to sponsor a work visa.
A note on AI
While we understand that some people may use AI tools for accessibility (and recognise and support that many assistive technologies may use elements of AI), we ask candidates to consider what tools are most appropriate during the application process. For example, we recognise the value for many people of machine learning language tools like Grammarly. On the other hand we would discourage the use of generative AI tools in writing your application, as we'd like to understand your personal interest in working for Julie's Bicycle, and be able to understand your non-AI-assisted communication skills just as they are. We also recognise that for many of the people and creative communities we work with, the rise of generative AI poses a threat to their livelihoods, while the environmental impacts of AI are only set to grow: this means we also have a responsibility as Julie's Bicycle to consider where and when (and if) we use AI in our work.
Thank you for your interest in working at Julie’s Bicycle.
Julie’s Bicycle is a leading not-for-profit, mobilising the arts and culture to take action on the climate, nature and justice crisis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Youth Endowment Fund
Senior Research Manager
Reports to: Research Lead
Salary: £52,736
Contract: 18 months fixed term
Location: Central London or Hybrid (see below)
Closing date: Thursday 20th November at 12 pm
Interviews: Week commencing - 1st December 2025
About the Youth Endowment Fund
We exist to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice.
Last year, 509 children were tragically admitted to hospital after being assaulted with a knife. Every child captured in these numbers is an important member of our community and society has a duty to protect them. Even when violence doesn’t strike directly, we know that the fear of violence has a terrible effect on children’s lives.
At the Youth Endowment Fund, we are working to create lasting change. To succeed, we must build a world-leading body of knowledge on the violence that affects young people and how it can be stopped. This means producing rigorous, relevant evidence — through synthesis, data analysis and in-depth research into young people’s lives. But knowledge alone isn’t enough. We must make it accessible and actionable: showing what works, how services need to change, and how the systems around them must adapt. And we must partner with the people who can make change happen — across policy, practice and local systems — to turn evidence into impact.
About the role
We recently started a new workstream of research into why violence happens, and which children are most vulnerable. We are working with experts across research, policy and practice to investigate:
· What are the risk and protective factors for violence?
· Why does violence happen? What are the underlying causes?
· How can we use this research to improve policy and practice, and keep children safe?
We are recruiting a Senior Research Manager to lead a portfolio of projects in this workstream. This will include research exploring how predictive tools and algorithms are used to assess risk of involvement in violence and guide support decisions.This joint programme with UKRI Safer Streets Mission will investigate whether these tools can help practitioners identify people at risk accurately, safely, and fairly—and whether their use improves outcomes.
Predictive tools are structured frameworks that aim to help professionals such as police analysts or social workers assess someone’s likelihood of committing violence. They differ from “pure” professional judgement, where practitioners rely solely on their own assessment without a formal checklist or model. These tools have been used for years but are becoming both increasingly powerful and controversial as new approaches, including machine learning, emerge.
The Senior Research Manager will commission and oversee a research team to deliver two projects:
1. A systematic review of existing research on predictive tools in violence prevention.
2. Primary research on how these tools are currently used in England and Wales, including their practical and ethical implications.
The final report will assess predictive accuracy, impact, implementation, ethics, and equity. The Senior Research Manager will ensure methodological rigour and translate findings into clear, actionable guidance on whether and how these tools should be used.
The Senior Research Manager will also lead a range of related projects, such as:
· Commissioning new research into the causes, risk factors and protective factors for violence.
· Contributing to the development of accessible online tools (similar to our existing Toolkit) which make this research accessible and help decision makers target support where it is most needed.
The Senior Research Manager will be part of YEF’s Research team. The Research team is at the heart of our efforts to learn what works and put it into practice. We do this by developing the YEF’s funding strategy and creating free, highly accessible research summaries and actionable recommendations for policy makers, commissioners and practitioners. We’re a high-performing team which values intellectual rigour and getting to the truth, compassion for children, ambition about what we can achieve and humility about what we know. We love to discuss the latest developments in research methods, but we’re not just interested in research for its own sake. We want research to lead to actual changes in outcomes for children.
Please go to our website for the full 'About You' section and job description.
While it’s not a criterion, we’re especially interested to hear from applicants who have lived experience of youth violence.
It’s also important to us that the people we hire do not discriminate. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.
Hybrid Working Details
Our office is located in Central London. Team members who reside within the 32 London Boroughs or are within a 90-minute commute are expected to attend the office at least two days per week.
For those living outside of London but within England, Scotland, or Wales, the expectation is to work from the London office two days per month.
As part of our commitment to flexible working, we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.
To Apply
To apply, please send a CV, a cover letter answering the questions below and complete the monitoring form. You can submit your application by clicking on the "Apply for this" button by 12:00pm Thursday 20th November 2025.
When applying for this role, please ensure that your cover letter, within a maximum of 1000 words, covers the following questions:
1. A clear example of when you have translated complex research findings into actionable and usable summaries or guidance for policy makers or practitioners
2. A clear example of a research project you have delivered or commissioned, and explain how you ensured its quality
Interview Process
Interviews will take place on week commencing 1st December 2025.
There will be a task to prepare for in advance of the first stage interview and a possible second-stage interview stage.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not sponsor work permits, and you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Benefits Include
• £1,000 professional development budget annually
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and 3 additional closure days over Christmas
• Four half days for volunteering activities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24hr phone line for free confidential support
• Death in service - 4 times annual salary
• Flexible hours. Core office hours 10am – 4pm
• Financial support including travel and hardship loans
• Employer contributed pension of 5%
Personal Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
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We exist to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting for Community Fundraising Lead to recruit and support volunteers to fundraise and deliver income growth; balancing the need to be hands-on and actively fundraise with developing fundraising initiatives for the long-term. Working with both the Marketing and Income Generation teams, there will be opportunities to collaborate on projects and develop leads for support to maximise on fundraising activities and donor acquisition.
About Life:
Life is a UK charity for vulnerable women and families facing unexpected pregnancy or pregnancy loss. Life’s aim is to provide housing, care and support to vulnerable pregnant women (typically aged 16-25) who are in crisis situations, such as those facing homelessness (or at risk of), escaping abuse or other traumatic circumstances. We offer supported housing, a helpline and counselling service, and other practical and emotional support. Our services are inclusive; non-judgemental; and client-centred.
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.
About You
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, the postholder will be ambitious and proactive, supporting in the creation of new relationships and looking for ways to promote the charity in various local settings. You will be responsible for implementing a community fundraising strategy across a diverse range of networks – including individuals, organisations and businesses. Liaising with people at all levels, the role will be varied and have the potential for the post-holder to be creative in testing out new activities, with the opportunity to promote and be involved with exciting national campaigns and events.
Information about the role:
For further information, please see the attached job description.
Salary: £28,000 – £34,000 FTE
Hours: 21 hours per week over 3 days
Location: Hybrid-working based in the Midlands, with frequent travel to supporter locations (Home Counties/ Midlands) and occasional travel to Head Office (Leamington Spa)
Please note, there is a requirement to drive for this role.
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
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)
- Extra 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is one of the most important roles within Shine Cancer Support. You’ll be overseeing and supporting Shine’s volunteers around the country, ensuring that they have what they need to reach as many young adults with cancer as possible. You’ll also work closely with Shine’s Programme Delivery Manager to deliver training and support programmes directly to young adults with cancer and healthcare professionals.
Location: Hybrid, with two days per week at Shine’s offices in Blackheath, South East London or in Poole, Dorset.
Hours & salary: Full time (35 hours per week). Salary range is £33,000 - £35,000 pro rata, depending on experience.
This is a one year contract to cover maternity leave starting mid/late January 2026.
Benefits: Employee contribution pension, training and development support, staff mental health support, cycle to work scheme.
Holiday: 25 days annual holiday during each holiday year plus 8 days of public holidays, or pro-rata equivalent if relevant. We also give you your birthday off each year.
Key responsibilities
Volunteer Support
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Support Shine’s volunteer Network Leaders across England, Scotland and Wales to develop their Shine Networks, ensuring that they provide the best possible support to young adults with cancer. This will include an annual support plan, developing and testing new ways of expanding Shine’s reach, and regular catch-up calls.
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Work with Shine staff and facilitators to recruit, train and support new volunteers from across the UK.
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Deliver an annual plan for training and support, touching on issues such as outreach and fundraising.
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Maintain and develop Shine’s online information pages for Shine volunteers.
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Organise and facilitate online meet-ups for Shine beneficiaries.
Programme Delivery
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Assist the Programme Delivery Manager and facilitators to deliver Shine’s core programmes (Break Out programme, Shine Circles) to Shine beneficiaries, as well as training to healthcare professionals.
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Create new connections with healthcare professionals across the UK. This will include linking to relevant Cancer Alliances and Integrated Care Boards.
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Oversee the administration and management of relevant monitoring and evaluation processes.
Key skills and experience:
Essential
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Excellent communication skills
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Ability to identify training needs and deliver training in a variety of formats
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Experience of working with and/or supporting volunteers
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Strong organisation and project management skills, and the ability to deliver and respond to challenges.
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Ability to respond to Shine’s growth and challenges in a creative and effective way.
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Creative and curious with a willingness and ability to develop new ideas
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Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with empathy to beneficiaries and volunteers of Shine.
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A track record of building positive relationships.
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Excellent IT skills, including solid knowledge of Word and Excel, and experience with social media.
Desirable
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Experience of managing projects remotely, including using tools such as Asana
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Experience of working as part of a small team, including volunteers
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A background and/or understanding of the role and importance of volunteers in the charity sector
This job description summarises the main duties and responsibilities of the post. You may be required to undertake other appropriate duties, which are within your capabilities or for which training has been given. You won’t be expected to carry out all of these roles immediately; we will support you to develop new skills as you progress.
Key approaches
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Respectful of the confidentiality of beneficiaries and the ability to work within charity law and governance structures.
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Ability to relate to our beneficiaries and volunteers, and to respond empathetically to difficult personal situations.
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Be prepared to have progress assessed regularly and be appraised annually should the role be extended.
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Willingness to work as part of a small team spread across the UK; this requires good communication skills as well as the ability to be flexible in the approach to work.
Successful candidates will be asked to undergo an enhanced DBS check in keeping with Shine’s Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy.
What Shine offers
By sharing your skills, time and expertise with Shine, you’ll be contributing to the growth of a small, rapidly growing charity, while also gaining insights into the challenges and opportunities that this presents. We expect everyone who works with us to like people and to be happy to contribute to the overall success of Shine, even if that means occasionally taking on tasks that aren’t in your job description. We are happy to fund relevant training, within our budget guidelines, and to provide opportunities for professional development and growth.
In addition to your salary, you’ll receive regular pension contributions (currently 3%, as mandated by the UK Government) and access to a bike-to-work scheme.
About the charity
Vision
We want every adult in their 20s, 30s and 40s diagnosed with cancer to know they’re not alone, and to have the support, knowledge, and confidence to navigate whatever cancer throws their way.
Mission
There’s never a good time for a cancer diagnosis, but in your 20s, 30s or 40s there are particular challenges to navigate, like work, dating, finances and more. At Shine Cancer Support, we’ve been there and we get it. We’re here to help you deal with everything that your diagnosis brings, before, during and after treatment, and to welcome you into our community.
Our values
1. Inclusive - Our services are open to anyone in their 20s, 30s and 40s with a cancer diagnosis, no matter what type or stage, when your diagnosis was, or whatever your background is.
2. Approachable - We want everyone in our Shine community to feel welcomed and able to get involved, and we design all our services to be friendly, fun and down-to-earth.
3. Authentic - We’re patient-led and passionate, and we want everyone involved to have a genuine and honest voice, with patients’ voices at the heart of our work.
4. Innovative - As a small charity, we’re adaptable and agile, and we seek to be responsive to needs as they change. We listen to what our Shine community is saying and strive to find practical solutions.
5. Empowering - Our services aren’t about us “doing” to or for you. We want to empower you to ask the right questions, get the right information, take control, and make the best decisions for yourself.
Please submit a CV and covering letter. Applications without a covering letter will not be reviewed. And hey, we know ChatGPT can be a help but we'd rather have a shorter, personal covering letter than a long one written by AI.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Closing Date: 11 November 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 17 November 2025
Location: Hybrid working with multi-site working
across both Hospice sites, Selly Park and Erdington
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £37,627 - £41,363 per annum
DBS Requirement: Basic Check
Are you a visionary events professional who thrives on creativity, connection, and community? Do you want your work to make a real difference in people’s lives?
Birmingham Hospice is seeking an Events Manager to lead our talented team in delivering unforgettable experiences that raise vital funds and celebrate the compassionate care we provide across Birmingham.
At Birmingham Hospice, we’re united by a powerful mission:
To ensure everyone in our community can access the care of their choice at the end of life.
We’re a values-driven charity where people come first – whether it’s our patients, supporters, or colleagues. With exciting growth plans ahead, now is the perfect time to join us and shape the future of fundraising events in a role that blends purpose with professional development.
About the Role
As Events Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our fundraising strategy – leading a passionate team to deliver a diverse and engaging calendar of events that:
· Captivate our community
· Raise essential income
· Elevate our public profile
From flagship fundraising events to bespoke challenge experiences, you’ll bring innovation and strategic thinking to every project. You’ll work closely with the Senior Fundraising Project Manager to grow our events portfolio and explore new opportunities for income generation and supporter engagement.
What you will bring:
We’re looking for someone who is:
· Experienced in managing successful fundraising or mass participation events
· Driven by targets and thrives on exceeding expectations
· Inspirational in leading and motivating teams
· Creative in developing new ideas and opportunities
· Skilled in stakeholder engagement and relationship building
Why Birmingham Hospice?
· Be part of a supportive, inclusive values-driven, charity where your ideas are valued
· Enjoy a generous benefit package
· Make a real difference in people’s lives
To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please visit the jobs portal on our website.
A UK driver’s licence, business insurance cover, and access to a car for work purposes is essential to this role.
Apply now and lead events that truly matter.
The hospice is committed to developing a dynamic and diverse team, representative of the communities it serves. We ask you, therefore, to complete the Equal Opportunities monitoring form to help us in this aim. We value each person as an individual – whether they are colleagues, patients, family members, carers or supporters, every person matters.
We embrace diversity of culture, background and environment knowing it enriches our workplace and our relationships with our local communities. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We would love to hear from you, about what makes you uniquely you and how this opportunity will support you to succeed.
We believe that anyone with a terminal diagnosis deserves to live well and make the very most of the time that remains.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting for Community Fundraising Lead to provide support and guidance to individuals and small groups of existing volunteers across a range of geographical areas, many of whom have been on a journey with the charity for decades, recognising their values whilst ensuring the updated mission of the charity is respected and communicated effectively. Working with both the Marketing and Income Generation teams, there will be opportunities to collaborate on projects and develop leads for support to maximise on fundraising activities and donor retention.
About Life:
Life is a UK charity for vulnerable women and families facing unexpected pregnancy or pregnancy loss. Life’s aim is to provide housing, care and support to vulnerable pregnant women (typically aged 16-25) who are in crisis situations, such as those facing homelessness (or at risk of), escaping abuse or other traumatic circumstances. We offer supported housing, a helpline and counselling service, and other practical and emotional support. Our services are inclusive; non-judgemental; and client-centred.
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.
About You
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, the postholder will be responsible for building on our existing community fundraising initiatives, which includes networks of loyal volunteers and church contacts – from international pilgrim participants completing fundraising treks to congregations organising bake sales. Liaising with people at all levels, the role will oversee initiatives such as our Ambassador programme, encouraging people to be confident representatives of the charity and ensure they are equipped to share key updates about national campaigns and community fundraising initiatives.
Information about the role:
For further information, please see the attached job description.
Salary: £28,000 – £34,000 FTE
Hours: 21 hours per week over 3 days
Location: Hybrid-working based in the Midlands, with frequent travel to supporter locations (Home Counties/ Midlands) and occasional travel to Head Office (Leamington Spa)
Please note, there is a requirement to drive for this role.
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
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)
- Extra 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.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
People Officer (Part-Time)
Location: Hybrid Ad hoc – West Midlands Based
Hours: 20–30 hours per week (flexible)
Salary: £33,500 pa - pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you a passionate people professional looking for a role where you can truly make a difference?
Do you have strong HR administration and generalist experience?
Are you ready to grow your career in a purpose-led organisation that puts people first?
At Fuel Bank Foundation, we’re on a mission to end fuel poverty in the UK. We provide emergency fuel support to people in crisis — and we know that our impact starts with our people.
We’re looking for a People Officer to help us build and nurture a workplace where everyone can thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing charity, work flexibly, and contribute to meaningful HR projects that support wellbeing, inclusion, and employee engagement.
What You’ll Do
- Work with the HR team to manage the full employee lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding to offboarding.
- Provide HR advice and support to managers on employee relations, performance, and wellbeing.
- Lead on internal communications that keep our team connected and informed.
- Coordinate wellbeing initiatives, recognition programmes, and team events.
- Maintain HR systems and ensure policy compliance with employment law and best practice.
- Support learning and development and contribute to people-focused projects.
What You’ll Bring
- CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards it).
- Solid experience in HR administration and generalist support.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive, people-first mindset with a passion for inclusion and wellbeing.
- Confidence working with managers and handling sensitive issues with professionalism.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a growing charity making a real, measurable impact.
- Work in a values-led, inclusive culture where people come first.
- Enjoy flexible, remote working with a West Midlands base.
- Access professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Join a team that genuinely cares about people, purpose, and progress.
What you will receive in return:
- Support from a team of like-minded individuals who will support you to succeed in the role.
- Annual leave entitlement of 27.5 days (FTE), plus bank holidays plus the option to buy/sell extra days.
- A flexible working week to ensure work life balance.
- Enhanced pension contributions.
- Equal opportunity employers
- Full onboarding programme with ongoing training and development opportunities.
Ready to bring your HR skills to a role that matters?
Apply now and help us build a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and empowered.
Fuel Bank Foundation is the only UK charity focused solely on supporting people who cannot afford to prepay for their energy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age UK has an exciting opportunity to join their fantastic team in Hull.
We are recruiting for a Shop Manager to manage the day to day running of our Hull Shop (St Andrews Retail Park, HU3).
As Shop Manager, you will manage our brilliant team of staff and volunteers, providing effective leadership, training, and development.
Utilising your previous experience and excellent managerial skills, you will help maximise store sales and profits while ensuring our customers and donors receive an excellent shop experience.
This opportunity offers an excellent benefits package as well as the chance to work within a valued team, all working to raise funds for a charity that provides vital services and support to older people across the UK.
If you have a passion for retail and would like to use your skills within a charity that supports thousands of older people across the UK, then this may be the role for you!
Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)
To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.
You will have:
- Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment
- Experience of managing people
- Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
- Ability to build, retain and develop a team
- Strong drive to achieve results through others
- Ability to delegate, coach and listen
- Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
- Ability to motivate self and others
- An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it
- Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
- Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
- IT literacy and numeracy skills
What we offer in return:
- Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave (pro rata for our part-time colleagues) + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Wellbeing days - 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues)
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme
- Home & Tech - apply to buy any Home & Tech items from 'Currys' & 'IKEA', up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free.
- Blue Light Card scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
This is a leadership role within User Voice’s London team, managing two of our new flagship programmes focused on mentoring, volunteering, and community engagement for people with convictions. The Project Manager will lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of these initiatives, ensuring they meet strategic objectives and deliver meaningful impact for participants and stakeholders.
This role is ideal for someone with lived experience of the criminal justice system who is ready to take the next step in their career or is already leading complex projects and managing teams and partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of two new flagship programmes, ensuring high-quality outcomes and alignment with User Voice’s mission.
- Build and maintain relationships with prisons, probation services, community organizations, and research partners.
- Lead on the recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers, ensuring their meaningful involvement in project delivery.
- Lead on data collection, analysis, and reporting to demonstrate impact and inform continuous improvement.
- Manage project budgets and resources effectively.
- Contribute to organizational learning and development, identifying opportunities for innovation and growth.
- Collaborate with other teams and contribute to wider User Voice initiatives as needed.
Person Specification
Essential:
- · Personal lived experience of the criminal justice system.
- · Proven experience in project management
- · Experience using project management tools and software
- · Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- · Experience of supporting and coordinating groups of volunteers.
- · Experience of supporting and managing staff.
- · Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- · Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- · A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
Desirable:
- · Experience of working with children, young adults or families affected by the justice system.
- · Knowledge of social research methods and data analysis.
- · Familiarity with the charity sector and/or criminal justice system.
Justice should heal as much as it punishes, creating safer communities for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Us as Development Manager (Philanthropy & Fundraising) – Make a Real Difference!
Are you a visionary fundraiser ready to shape the future of a local charity? The Carers’ Centre is looking for a Development Manager to lead our philanthropy and fundraising efforts, helping unpaid carers across Bath & North-East Somerset thrive.
In this exciting role, you’ll:
- Identify and grow new income streams while strengthening existing supporter relationships.
- Lead a dynamic fundraising team, driving donor retention and engagement.
- Craft compelling campaigns that inspire and make a real impact.
About you:
You are a collaborative leader, and a skilled communicator. With proven experience in philanthropy and income generation, you know how to turn opportunities into results. You thrive on building meaningful relationships and creating strategies that ensure long-term financial sustainability.
Why join us:
At The Carers’ Centre, flexibility and work-life balance matter—we know life doesn’t stop when you’re making a difference. We’re a passionate, team-oriented organisation where collaboration comes first and there’s truly no “I” in our team. Together, we provide vital support to unpaid carers, helping them maintain wellbeing, stay connected, and feel valued in their communities.
If you’re ready to lead fundraising that truly transforms lives, in a supportive and flexible environment, we want to hear from you!
Key duties and responsibilities
Main responsibilities
In line with our income generation strategy:
· Lead on the strategic planning and implementation of income generation activities to help build sustainability of The Carers’ Centre and its services for 19,600 unpaid carers across Bath and North East Somerset.
· Develop and implement a stewardship programme for donors and funders building support and securing new income for The Carers’ Centre.
· Work collaboratively with colleagues to help deliver The Carers’ Centre vision for carers.
Income generation
· Design and deliver a diverse income generation plan to support philanthropy and fundraising in line with The Carers’ Centre Strategic Plan.
· Co-produce annual philanthropy and fundraising targets and take the lead responsibility to instigate and co-ordinate the activity that will achieve them.
· Build long-lasting relationships with key local philanthropists, donors, and funders.
· Work proactively with colleagues to research, identify and scope a portfolio of compelling projects and proposals that will appeal to donors and funders.
· Work closely with communication colleagues to develop appropriate communications campaigns and activities for different supporter groups.
· Contribute towards the charity’s communications and marketing strategy ensuring fundraising is embedded.
· Develop, maintain, and implement relevant policies and procedures in line with our growth plans.
Line management
· Provide effective line management and support to direct reports to help them maximise their potential and effectiveness.
· Ensure line reports consider their own health and wellbeing.
General
· Uphold and embed our values and behavioural competencies.
Ensure you and your reports:
· Uphold and embed our values and behavioural competencies in your work
· Deliver against the agreed workplan.
· Adhere to the Carers’ Charter.
· Work within The Carers’ Centre’s policy framework.
· Ensure that you adopt good practice within the Carers Trust network.
· Take responsibility for ensuring communications are in line with GDPR and The Fundraising Regulator guidelines.
· Encourage carers to provide feedback on The Carers’ Centre services and to become actively involved in shaping future delivery.
· Work with the Carbon Champion, the Senior Leadership Team and small working group of colleagues to look for ways to reduce carbon footprint across the organisation, make cost savings on energy usage and achieve targets throughout the Carbon Footprint project
· Support the Carbon Champion by implementing environmentally friendly practices to help reduce our carbon footprint.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


