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Job Title - Support Representative
Contract - Fixed Term 12 months maternity cover
Hours - 21 hours per week over 3 days, flexibility considered
Salary - £14,359.80 (£23,933 FTE)
Location - Home based
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
About Coram Beanstalk
Coram Beanstalk wants a future where every child becomes a reader.
We enable people to give children positive experiences of reading through the wider support they need to switch on to reading, learn to read and become confident, independent readers.
We manage volunteers as part of our core business: one to one reading support in primary schools. We also deliver early years and secondary programmes, and training and support to parents/carers, school communities and other organisations. We generate income from these customers and a range of fundraising sources.
Operating within the Coram Group, Coram Beanstalk has a small and dynamic staff team, with the Salesforce system sitting at the heart of all our activities.
About the role
We are seeking a friendly, confident person who can work under their own initiative and is looking to establish or further their career in customer service.
Within our team of Support Representatives, you will work to ensure positive school partnerships are established and maintained to allow our volunteers to best help children become readers. You will deliver great customer service to our school partners and volunteers giving a friendly and helpful response to their enquiries and maintain efficiency and data integrity through our processes. Working closely with our Support Team Leader and the administration team you will ensure that our volunteer and school customer journeys run smoothly.
You will be responsible for the support of 80+ schools and their volunteers usually via phone or email; raising awareness in local communities, booking introductory visits for schools and volunteers to meet, ensuring records are accurate for invoicing, responding to enquiries, managing relationships, and leading online meetings. All activities undertaken will be accurately recorded on Salesforce - our CRM system.
The Coram Beanstalk team is friendly and welcoming, everyone will help you to both settle in and thrive within your role working for a cause you care about.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application. Please note we do not accept cv’s. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early, if we receive a suitable amount of high quality applicants to take forward to interview, prior to the closing date.
Closing date: 14th September 2025 23.59pm
Interview date: w/c 22nd September via Zoom
Expected start date: Mid-October 2025
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 296454
Coram changes lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children, now and forever.
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Be part of something bold. Be part of 224.
Youth Moves has been supporting young people in South Bristol since 2005 giving them safe spaces, a voice, and the confidence to thrive. From open-access sessions and targeted mentoring to school partnerships and community projects, we help young people feel safe, be themselves, have fun, and build brighter futures.
Now, we’re taking it further. We’re transitioning to 224 Youth Zone, which will offer thousands of young people somewhere safe to go, something positive to do, and someone they can trust. With 224, we’ll grow our reach from 850 to over 4,000 members creating bigger opportunities, stronger communities, and lasting change.
Behind every great frontline service is a brilliant operational engine and that’s where you come in.
From HR and health & safety to facilities, catering, volunteering and reception, you’ll oversee critical day-to-day operations while managing a dedicated team of managers and coordinators. You’ll work closely with our external HR partner and internal systems lead to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and ensure we’re operating at the highest standards.
As a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, you’ll help shape organisational strategy and culture, playing a pivotal role in building a workplace where our people and young people can thrive.
What you'll bring:
· Significant experience in operations or business management, ideally within a youth, charity, or public sector setting
· Confident and compassionate leadership, with a track record of managing teams and cross-functional work
· A strategic, proactive approach to systems, problem-solving, and operational improvement
· Experience managing HR processes and working with external service providers
· A strong commitment to inclusion, safety, and excellence in every aspect of your work
Why join us?
At 224, this isn’t just another operations role, it’s an opportunity to help build something from the ground up. You’ll play a central part in creating a safe, welcoming, and high-performing environment where young people are inspired to reach their potential.
If you're passionate about purpose-led work, thrive in dynamic settings, and want to make a meaningful difference in South Bristol, we want to hear from you.
Apply now and help build the foundations for a brighter future.
Everyone is welcome. Everyone is valued. Everyone matters.




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Do you want to play a pivotal role in ending impunity for corruption and defending democracy?
Spotlight on Corruption has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and creative individual with a flair for networking and a track record of bringing in funds for charitable causes to lead our fundraising programme.
Now more than ever, powerful anti-corruption voices are needed in a fragmented world where democracy is under threat globally. Join our small, tenacious, driven and highly collaborative team, and be part of the anti-corruption movement creating a more hopeful future.
Deadline for applications is 23.30 on 31st August 2025.
About Spotlight
Spotlight on Corruption is a bold, brave voice that pushes forward the anti-corruption agenda in a pragmatic and credible way. We are agile and opportunistic, seizing political opportunities to push for reforms, while continually building the evidence base through our court monitoring, enforcement tracking and research. We punch above our weight in holding the government to account for taking action against corruption, cronyism, and dirty money in the UK.
Spotlight’s team consists of an Executive Director, Deputy Director, Head of Finance & Operations, Senior Policy & Campaign Lead, Senior Advocacy Adviser, Senior Communications Advisor, and Senior Policy Researcher. The Senior Philanthropy and Partnership Manager is a new role, bringing the staff team to eight. We are committed to maintaining our exceptional team working environment, flexible working arrangements, and ensuring that staff are recognised, respected and have opportunity to develop in their roles.
In the six years since it was established, Spotlight has had significant trust fundraising success and established strong relationships with institutional funders who understand our work and its impact. Under a new three year strategy we are seeking to sustainably grow and diversify our funding base - across trusts and foundations and by establishing a major donor programme to enable us to increase our impact.
We are looking for someone experienced, ambitious and creative to be our first Senior Philanthropy and Partnership Manager, to drive our fundraising strategy, create new opportunities and relationships, lead the cultivation and stewardship of new trust funders, and develop a new major donor fundraising programme.
In this role you will have strategic accountability for fundraising and overseeing progress towards fundraising targets, working with the team and the Board to generate ideas and deliver proposals for raising funds, and for highlighting our impact to potential donors. You will be a hands-on fundraiser, who builds relationships with donors, keeps on top of developments in the funding landscape, develops compelling and creative pitches and proposals for funders, and as a result delivers sustainable income generation to ensure Spotlight achieves our organisational goals.
Key responsibilities
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Lead on executing Spotlight’s fundraising strategy and donor management
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Identify, maintain and develop a robust pipeline of prospects and funders across high-net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations and other appropriate giving vehicles
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Nurture long-term relationships with existing and prospective trusts and foundations, high net-worth individuals and Donor-Advised Funds
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Work with the team to develop exciting ideas to pitch to funders and to highlight our impact, as well as identifying funding gaps and opportunities
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Prepare and submit high-quality, tailored grant applications to secure trust funding for specific projects and core activities
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Work effectively and collaboratively with the wider team, Executive Director and Board to deliver the fundraising strategy and embed fundraising confidence and process across the team
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Work with the team to develop Spotlight’s impact story and generate ideas about promoting Spotlight’s work, in line with our values
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Track our fundraising efforts and maintain an effective overview of relationships through our Beacon CRM system
Person specification - essential criteria
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A creative and proactive mindset, with the ability to take initiative and generate new opportunities
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Proven ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, with strong oral, writing, presentation, relationship building and networking skills
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Proven track record in developing and nurturing productive and long-term relationships with potential funders
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Proven track record of meeting targets from a high-value fundraising programme (trusts and major donors)
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Proven track record in researching and identifying new trust and major donor prospects, and developing effective cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans
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Experience of developing exciting pitches and high-quality funding proposals with narrative and financial reports
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Collaborative and solutions-focused, with the ability to lead internal engagement in fundraising and grant management
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Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines and excellent attention to detail
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IT proficiency, with the ability to maintain accurate and timely records using our Beacon CRM system
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An understanding of due diligence in relation to donors and donations
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A passion for fighting corruption
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Eligibility to live and work in the UK
Person specification - desirable criteria
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Ability to think strategically about fundraising and how it interacts with the overall organisation strategy
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Experience of raising funds a field that is relevant or related to fighting corruption
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Good financial literacy and understanding of project budgets and restricted / unrestricted funding
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Experience of organising major donor cultivation events
Spotlight on Corruption is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all staff feel respected and valued. We conduct anonymous long-listing to help promote fairness and diversity. We encourage candidates from different backgrounds and experiences to apply, especially those from underrepresented groups. If you don't meet 100% of the qualifications but are excited about the role, we'd love to hear from you.
Working arrangements:
Two year contract with a view to making this a permanent role. Four days (28 hours) per week - with flexibility depending on the right candidate. 24 days of annual leave (pro rated from 30 for full-time roles) plus pro rated public holidays. Remote working from home required, with regular meetings - sometimes at short notice - in London. Flexible working available.
Responsible to: Head of Finance & Operations
Start date: As soon as possible
Applications should be made by way of a covering letter setting out suitability for the role set against the person specification, and a CV.
Short-listing will take place w/c 1st September.
We anticipate that interviews for short-listed candidates will take place via Zoom during w/c 15th September (first round) and in-person in London during w/c 22nd September (for those who progress to the second round).
Spotlight on Corruption shines a light on the UK’s role in corruption at home and abroad.
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Hours: 37 hours a week
Salary: £44,100 per annum
Location: Hybrid/Flexible – with Kings Weald Community Centre, Burgess Hill, West Sussex as your main base and travel across our centres in Brighton, Haywards Heath, Bognor Regis and Horsham as needed
Closing Date: Tuesday 26th August 2025, midday
Interview Date: w/c 1st September 2025
Are you a strategic, commercially savvy leader who’s passionate about making a difference?
We are looking for a dynamic and commercially minded leader to join us as Head of Business Development, a pivotal role driving innovation, income growth and community impact at Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove. This is a dynamic, multi-faceted role that blends operational leadership with strategic oversight – perfect for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys building partnerships, and wants to shape services that matter.
You will be based at Kings Weald Community Centre, where you will lead the transformation of the site into a thriving community hub. From growing our commercial catering and room hire offer to developing new membership models and service lines, you will be at the heart of our mission to help people act now, to age better. You will take a lead role in growing and evolving our new customer membership platform by shaping offers, securing partnerships, and building a local business directory that brings real value to our community.
You will lead talented teams spanning Catering, Marketing & Comms, and our Gym and Centre staff – embedding a culture of collaboration, innovation and customer focus.
What You Will Do
- Lead and grow commercial income streams across our hubs – from catering to room hire as well as launching services at our new hubs including Power of Attorney work
- Act as Centre Manager for Kings Weald, building it into a vibrant and inclusive community space
- Oversee the development and promotion of our membership scheme, working closely with Marketing and Customer Services teams
- Identify and secure new commercial opportunities and partnerships particularly for our customer membership platform and business directory
- Collaborate with internal teams across Customer Services, Compliance and Fundraising to ensure joined-up delivery and maximum impact
- Use data and insight to shape pricing, offers and service design
- Manage budgets, contracts and supplier relationships with confidence and care
What You Will Bring
- A proven track record in business development and income generation, ideally within the charity or social enterprise sector
- Experience leading commercial teams, with knowledge of catering, marketing or membership offers
- A customer-first mindset, with strong communication and people management skills
- Confidence using data, systems and insights to drive improvements and results
- Strategic thinking combined with hands-on delivery – you roll up your sleeves and get things done
- Comfortable working with digital systems and data insights to inform decision-making and measure impact
- ·A driving licence and access to your own car – this is a role that gets out and about
What We Will Offer
· The chance to shape high-impact services and contribute to a mission that matters
· A supportive, values-driven organisation where innovation is encouraged
· A flexible, supportive team with big plans and a collaborative mindset
· Condensed hours may be considered after six months (note: job share not available)
How to Apply
To apply, please read the full Job Description and get to know us at Welcome to Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove. Then, submit your tailored CV and a covering letter (no more than 3 pages) explaining how you meet the person specification. We love innovation (yes, we use AI too!), but most of all, we want to hear your voice. For any questions, contact Michelle Peel, Commercial Director.
Please note applications without a cover letter will not be shortlisted.
Alternatively you can download our application form Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove website under current vacancies.
If you are shortlisted, we will carry out DBS and reference checks before appointment.
Need support with your application? Contact us for any help required.
Benefits
We value our team and offer a brilliant benefits package, including:
· Flexible working options
· Ongoing professional development
· 28 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles)
· Blue Light Card eligibility
· BUPA Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
· 4% auto-enrolment pension with life assurance
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Electric Vehicle Scheme
Who We Are
At Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, we are here for people as they age—helping them stay connected and stay independent. From community cafes to advice services, fitness classes to wellbeing calls, we support people aged 50+ (and sometimes younger too).
We are a fast-moving, impact-focused charity where flexibility, innovation and purpose drive everything we do.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are proud to be building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. We want you to feel welcome, respected and able to be your full self, whether you are applying, volunteering, or working with us.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we will make it work for you.
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Senior External Affairs & SRH APPG Manager
The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. Salary: £41,000 per annum
The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) believes that access to quality sexual and reproductive healthcare is a fundamental right. This is why we are working together with our 14,000 members and partners to shape better sexual and reproductive health for all.
FSRH is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare, and we are the voice for healthcare professionals working at the frontline of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (SRH) in a range of settings in the community and primary care. Our members include SRH specialists, GPs, nurses, midwives and pharmacists. As a multi-disciplinary professional membership organisation, we set clinical guidance and standards, provide training and lifelong education, and champion safe and effective sexual and reproductive healthcare across the lifecourse for all.
FSRH’s External Affairs Team influences policy and practice through evidence-based advocacy as well as raising awareness of SRH rights among the public. We aim to develop policy, build partnerships to enhance influencing ability, and provide external communications inclusive of media relations in order to promote the goals set out in FSRH’s Hatfield Vision and Organisational Strategy, through the promotion of the highest standards in the field of SRH.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sexual and Reproductive Health in the UK (APPG SRH) promotes awareness and understanding in Parliament of a range of issues relating to sexual and reproductive health across the life course (from menstruation to menopause and beyond). Backed by a passionate cohort of Parliamentarians and other stakeholders, the APPG is Co-Chaired by Dr Rupa Huq MP and Baroness Barker, supported by passionate Vice Chairs, Baroness Sugg and Maya Ellis MP.
About the role
This role plays an integral part in helping manage and develop the outputs of the External Affairs team, while advising on FSRH strategic issues. As the Senior Manager and Deputy to the Director in the team, you will manage the team’s External Affairs Officer, and drive delivery of the ambitions contained in FSRH’s Hatfield Vision. As Manager to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare you will work directly with leading Parliamentarians and partners to manage and deliver the APPG’s annual programme of work and meetings.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with an interest in healthcare policy and a passion for improving society. A background in policy, public affairs, campaigning, as well as proven project management and events experience is highly desirable. Excellent writing skills are essential, as is a broad understanding of communications techniques to engage policy makers around the issues that clinicians and the public alike face.
FSRH offers a flexible working pattern, including hybrid working, with the option of working in the offices of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London Bridge, where FSRH is situated. FSRH also offers a package that includes a first-class pension scheme and generous annual leave.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 14th September with interviews likely to take place w/c 22 September 2025
We will offer you:
We offer a range of benefits at FSRH to support staff wellbeing, including:
25 days holiday, with an additional 2 days leave after 2 years of service, and a further 3 days after 5 years.
- Birthday leave
- Flexible working culture
- Volunteering Day
- Pension and life assurance scheme: 10% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution after successful completion of probation. This also includes access to life assurance at 4x annual salary and an income protection scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Employee discounts portal
- Free Lunch Thursday
- Interest free season ticket travel loans
- Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
- Training and development
To Apply
Please apply at the following link: Senior External Affairs & SRH APPG Manager job - Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Head Office - FSRH - Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
Deadline for applications is Sunday 14th September 2025
Interviews are likely to take place w/c 22nd September 2025
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are working hard to minimise unconscious bias and your application will be anonymised to support this.
NB: In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare.




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Plumstead Community Law Centre is a free specialist legal advice charity located in central Woolwich in South East London. We provide specialist legal advice and advocacy in the areas of immigration, welfare benefits and employment People can access our services via telephone or email, and through the Advice Hub outreach services we attend in local community centres. In 2024 over 1,400 local people accessed our advice and representation services, resulting in a range of financial and non-financial benefits.
Towards the end of 2024, we moved away from a collective model towards a functional management structure. We appointed an Interim CEO from the staff group and expanded our trustee board's size and expertise.
This Managing Director and Senior Solicitor role involves assuming the charity’s management from our interim CEO, who has established strong systems and secured new funding for the further strengthening of the charity. Our strategic plan includes improving our legal practice management with a view to obtaining a quality mark and securing an immigration legal aid contract. We anticipate securing further funding to expand our services, to support more people in need in our community.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced solicitor who has a track record in supervision and management. Although the job description is wide ranging, support will be given through further recruitment of administrative support.
The Law Centre Managing Director and Senior Solicitor (“MD/SS”) is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the Law Centre. Working within appropriate delegations from the Board, the post holder ensures that the Law Centre provides quality assured services that meet its charitable purposes. The MD/SS ensures that issues of risk and compliance are properly managed and that the Centre is an exciting, innovative and enjoyable place to work. The MD/SS ensures that the Centre operates within budgets set by the Board and 2 that it offers value for money. The MD/SS must ensure that legal, regulatory, grant, contractual and other relevant requirements are met and that the Centre continues to be relevant to its community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Advert:
Job Advertisement: General Manager
Location: London
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Board of Governors
Are you a purpose-driven leader passionate about creating meaningful impact in the filmmaking community? We are seeking a dynamic and strategic General Manager to lead our well-established non-profit organisation of over 200 dedicated members. With a small team of employees and the support of a committed Board of Governors, the General Manager will provide operational leadership and strategic direction, helping us to grow our organisation and maximise the impact of our leadership within the global cinematography community.
About Us:
The British Society of Cinematographers is a values-based non-profit organisation committed to its educational, social and professional objectives.
Since its formation in 1949, the Society’s prime objective has been to promote and encourage the highest standards in the art and craft of cinematography.
Many of the most talented Directors of Photography and Camera Operators in the United Kingdom make up our membership, which is by invitation only. With a proud membership of over 200 individuals and a strong volunteer culture, our programs and services have made a lasting difference to the film community.
The Society also encompasses many distinguished friends and patrons from the wider film
and television industry, who together fulfil a vital role of community leadership both in the U.K. and around the world.
The Role:
The General Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Society, managing staff, and working closely with the Board to execute the organisation’s strategic plan. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring a combination of operational acumen, team leadership, member engagement, and fundraising expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the organisation’s operations, programs, and services.
- Provide guidance and support to the Board of Governors in strategy and governance.
- Supervise and develop a small team of employees.
- Develop and manage the annual budget; oversee financial reporting and compliance.
- Build strong relationships with members, patrons, donors, partners, and the wider community.
- Oversee fundraising activities, grant applications, and patron stewardship.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and reporting obligations for non-profit companies.
About You:
- Proven leadership experience in the charitable or non-profit sector.
- Strong financial and operational management skills.
- Confident communicator and relationship-builder with a member-first mindset.
- Experience working with or reporting to a Board of Directors/Governors.
- Knowledge of fundraising, grant writing, and donor engagement.
- Highly organised, self-motivated, and aligned with our mission and values.
What We Offer:
- A meaningful leadership opportunity in a respected non-profit organisation.
- A supportive team and engaged Board.
- Flexibility and autonomy in your work.
- The chance to shape the future of our organisation and deepen its community impact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
The Global Programmes Manager provides supervision and management support to Muslim Aid Country Offices and implementing partners ensuring the efficient and effective implementation of high-quality delivery of projects and programmes in line with organizational strategy, in compliance with donor expectations, governmental and international standards.
The role is responsible for technical and management advice and support to ensure Muslim Aid Country Offices and partners are implementing, monitoring and evaluating programme activities in compliance with Muslim Aid’s strategy and budget as well as recognised international standards.
In addition, other key responsibilities include building and expanding strategic partnerships, with donors and other development partners to increase the size, scope and quality of programmes implemented by the Country Offices to reach the poorest, marginalised and underserved populations. Regular travel will be required.
About the Role:
- Implement our strategy by supporting Country Offices and partner organisations in programme development and delivery, and in impact measurement.
- Support Country Offices (including affiliates) to reinforce our mission, vision, values and direction through clear and articulate communications.
- Provide technical support in organisational development for the Country Offices, ensuring appropriate technical and management skills exist to effectively implement programmes and showing improvements over time in our organisational health checks.
- Work closely with Country Offices and partners to strengthen our due diligence and compliance procedures and ensure their effective use in practice.
- Ensure efficient use of allocated funds; agree budgets and plans for the Country Offices. Ensure financial management and Value for Money is central to the management and accountability of work undertaken by Country Offices and partners.
- Ensure that the quality of our programmes and partnerships at all levels are of a high standard in delivering our promises and commitments.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Educated to degree level standard in international development or similar related field
- Demonstrated experience in international development management including senior management and distance management.
- Experience of building strong relationships at the highest levels with development partners.
- Knowledge of SPHERE, CHS and DEC Accountability Framework priorities and other humanitarian/development
- Excellent project management and facilitation skills.
- Strong and well-developed analytical skills coupled with experience of writing quality proposals and reports
Why you should apply:
Join Muslim Aid as a Global Programmes Manager and take a leading role in driving the delivery of high-quality humanitarian and development programmes around the world. This is a dynamic opportunity to support and oversee our Country Offices and partners, ensuring effective implementation of impactful projects that align with our global strategy and meet international standards. You’ll provide critical technical and management support, help strengthen monitoring and evaluation systems, and foster strategic partnerships with donors and key stakeholders. If you're ready to make a global impact and support communities in need through sustainable, scalable programmes, apply now to be part of our mission.
Benefits you will enjoy working for us:
- 25 days annual leave + 4 Privilege days
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
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FearFree delivers Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence and Stalking services across the Southwest. We provide holistic, responsive, victim focused and trauma informed support.
The holder of this post will manage, control and administer all financial matters for the organisation, maintaining all financial records as required in compliance with regulatory and best practice procedures and long term plans. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Preparation of year-end accounts up to and including provisional balance sheet.
- Preparation of monthly accounts, cash flow forecast and fund reports for trustees, senior management team and project managers.
- Liaison with employees regarding any relevant financial issues, e.g. expenses. This role involves working closely with the CEO, as part of the senior management team and with the Trustee Board Finance Sub Committee.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Prepare annual financial statements in line with Charity SORP, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
- Produce accurate and timely management accounts, offering financial insights to support strategic planning.
- Manage financial reporting for contracts and grants, liaising with stakeholders and funders.
- Attend Finance, Audit & Risk Committee meetings responding to questions and queries for information that may arise.
Financial Operations
- Process payroll, ensuring compliance with tax, pension, and employment regulations and accurate allocation of costs to contracts and projects.
- Treasury management for funds on deposit and assets in accordance with board approved policies.
- Implement robust financial controls to safeguard assets and maintain efficiency.
- Strengthen financial governance through the implementation of policies and controls.
- Maintain effective financial procedures to support compliance and operational efficiency.
- Oversee financial systems and ensure seamless integration with ICT infrastructure.
Budgeting & Value for Money
- Provide budget holders with financial planning support, ensuring effective budget management.
- Collate and prepare annual budget and three-year forecasts.
- Develop financial strategies to optimize resource use and achieve value for money.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service quality.
Finance Team Leadership & Management
- Provide line management to finance team members, ensuring appropriate support, delegation, and oversight of activities.
- Foster a positive team culture, ensuring continuous development and professional growth of finance staff.
- Monitor performance, set objectives, and provide guidance to enable team members to achieve excellence.
- Promote collaboration and effective communication across the wider organisation.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience
- Professional qualification in finance/accounting (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
- Experience in charity accounting and financial reporting, including Charity SORP compliance.
- Expertise in preparing management accounts and budget forecasts.
- Strong knowledge of payroll processes and taxation regulations.
- Proficiency in financial systems and ICT management, ensuring operational effectiveness.
- Ability to implement financial controls and risk management strategies.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience with contract financial reporting and grant management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Key Attributes
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
- Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to financial efficiency.
- Excellent communication skills to convey financial insights to non-finance stakeholders.
To apply, please download the full job description/person specification along with the application and equality monitoring forms. Please send the completed application form and Equal Opportunities form direct to FearFree.
There is no specific closing date for this role and this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.
For information about the processing of your personal data at FearFree, please visit our website.
FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
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Corporate Fundraising Manager (Maternity Leave Cover)
Hours: 35 hours per week, 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Location: Hybrid (Office in Amersham, Buckinghamshire), with occassional travel across the UK
Contract: Fixed-term, 12 month contract, to cover maternity leave
Job Description:
In this interim role, you’ll play a key part in driving forward our corporate partnerships work to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships with businesses and organisations to support our mission. You’ll identify and develop high-value opportunities, inspire charitable giving, and provide excellent stewardship to ensure partners feel valued, engaged, and motivated to continue their support.
You’ll also contribute to maintaining a healthy and active pipeline of new prospects, supporting the long-term sustainability of our work. As part of our marvellous team, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to manage and support colleagues, helping them thrive and deliver great results during this period.
This is a rewarding, hands-on role for someone who loves relationship-building, is confident working with corporate partners, and is excited to be part of a charity making a real difference to seriously ill children.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
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Lead the corporate fundraising programme at Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications, Director of Development, and Brand & Marketing Manager.
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Deliver an ambitious corporate partnerships strategy that supports both regional (aligned with Roald Dahl Nurse locations) and national growth.
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Contribute to the overall strategic planning of the Fundraising and Communications team, supporting the charity’s broader income and engagement goals.
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Provide leadership and direction to the Corporate Fundraising Executive
Corporate Partnership Development
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Identify, research, package and secure high-value corporate partnerships, including Charity of the Year, sponsorship, cause-related marketing, and employee fundraising opportunities.
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Proactively grow and manage the new business pipeline, forecasting income and tracking likelihood of success, ensuring alignment with agreed income targets.
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Build creative, compelling cases for support and deliver inspirational, tailored pitches and proposals to senior corporate audiences.
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Horizon scan to identify new partnership opportunities and emerging sectors, working closely with the Programmes Team to align fundraising opportunities with service delivery and impact.
Account Management & Stewardship
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Deliver high-quality relationship management for all existing corporate partners, ensuring clear communication, excellent stewardship, and sustained engagement, with support from the Director of Fundraising & Communications, CEO and other senior staff as needed.
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Create and implement bespoke fundraising plans and incentives to support multi-year, mutually beneficial partnerships.
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Prepare engaging, tailored assets and communications including proposals, presentations, impact reports and updates for corporate supporters.
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Represent the charity confidently at meetings and events, delivering presentations and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
Performance & Financial Management
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Track, analyse and report on income, ROI, and engagement across all corporate partnerships.
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Manage the corporate fundraising income and expenditure, reporting performance against forecasts.
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Maintain oversight of all contractual agreements and partnership terms for corporate partnerships and cause-related marketing.
Cross-Team Collaboration & Support
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Work collaboratively across the Fundraising and Communications team to deliver a calendar of corporate fundraising events, campaigns, and activity.
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Contribute content and stories to the charity’s website, newsletter, annual review, and other external communications.
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Ensure strong collaboration with the Programmes Team to develop impactful narratives.
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Support the maintenance of accurate records on Beacon, ensuring all corporate fundraising activity is logged in our CRM system.
Other Information
This job description helps the post holder to understand his/her main duties. It is not exhaustive and the role’s duties may change from time to time, in discussion with the post holder and consistent with the level of responsibility appropriate to the grade of the post.
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The post holder will be required to travel within the UK, for example to visit with corporate partners or to attend meetings in other parts of the country. This may occasionally require overnight stays. The post holder may also be required to undertake occasional evening and weekend work when, for example, we hold fundraising events or need to meet with funders.
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Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Confirmation of appointment will be subject to a satisfactory standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a three-month probation period.
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Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity is committed to achieving the highest standards of service and employment practice. We give equal opportunity to everyone, regardless of background. While our offices are not currently accessible for people with significant mobility difficulties we will make all reasonable adjustments to allow the most suitable candidate to perform their role effectively
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The postholder will have the right to work in the UK.
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Deputy Service Manager
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Job Title: Deputy Service Manager
Location: Based within the residential service in West Ealing. Unfortunately this service does not have step free access.
Salary: £30,000
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday on a rota working 09:00 - 17:00, you may also be required to work weekends, evenings, and bank holidays. You will also take part in our out of hours on call rota for managers.
About the role
This is a great opportunity for a Deputy Service Manager to join our team based in Ealing. You will support the Service Manager in leading a service which provides a recovery focused service to adults with long term mental health challenges. You will support the team to deliver person centred support to improve the lives of our residents, for them to gain greater independence to move onto lower support accommodation. You will do this through providing direct leadership and line management to the team so they feel empowered to perform within their roles.
You will ensure a quality service is delivered in line with our contractual requirements, and will encourage the creation of a psychologically informed environment, which provides person centred support. Some of what the role includes:
- Line Management and Leadership, supporting your team providing advice, guidance and support throughout their employment lifecycle
- Support the Service Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service
- Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed
- Property and Housing Management, ensuring the accommodation meets our requirements, and repairs and maintenance are regularly reported and completed
- Financial Management, including petty cash and budget management
- Contract management and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required.
About you
We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated colleague to help lead our service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. Someone who is knowledgeable in the needs of our residents, particularly around mental health and can support the team in delivering their daily duties. You will be driven with passion for what we do, and be able to work flexibly to meet service needs, providing new ideas and opportunities to develop the service further to continue to achieve excellence!
You will have some knowledge and background in mental health, understanding the different complexities which can arise, and able to support others to support the residents to achieve their goals. You will be adaptable and flexible in your approach, and respect equity, diversity, and inclusion, able to create a compassionate, supportive and empowering environment within the service and in communication with others externally and throughout the organisation.
- Direct experience working in a Health and Social care environment or similar, ideally within mental health
- Understanding of the needs that people who suffer with their mental health have
- Ability to lead a team to achieve service KPI's
- Ability to provide advice, support and guidance to a team on all aspects of the service such as resident related enquiries which can include housing, mental health support, signposting
- Ability to promote the service externally to enhance reputation in the area and with partner organisations
- IT proficiency, with the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of software
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands and needs of the service. For example, Provide an emergency on call service as and when required in case of emergency
- Passion for what we do as an organisation and alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
- Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with mental health issues, addiction, exploitation, homelessness and within the criminal justice system
- Budget Management Experience and/or willingness to learn financial management
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Deputy Manager | West London | Ealing | Wembley | Harrow | Mental Health | Social Interest Group | Support | Recovery | Night | Day | Shifts |
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
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The Talent Set are thrilled to partner with a world-renowned cultural and scientific institution to recruit a passionate and driven Philanthropy Manager. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a pioneering organisation at the forefront of global research, education, and public engagement. This role will involve managing and developing a portfolio of major donors and prospects, crafting compelling proposals, delivering outstanding stewardship, and working collaboratively with senior stakeholders. This is an exciting chance to make a significant impact within a mission-led organisation shaping the future for people and planet.
Key Responsibilities
- Raise significant income from high-net-worth individuals, personally cultivating a portfolio of major donors and securing six-figure+ gifts in support of capital, core, and scientific projects.
- Develop and deliver compelling cases for support, working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to align fundraising opportunities with donor interests and organisational priorities.
- Plan and implement tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies, leveraging senior stakeholders and leadership where appropriate to maximise donor engagement and giving potential.
- Provide outstanding stewardship and donor relationship management, including high-quality communications, briefings, events, and robust gift reporting.
- Support the development of a strong donor pipeline, mentoring the Philanthropy Executive and contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
- Maintain accurate records and reporting, working closely with Finance and administrative teams to track income, ensure compliance with funding agreements, and uphold data integrity on the CRM system.
Person Specification
- Proven track record of securing and managing gifts from high-net-worth individuals, including prospect research, proposal development, and effective stewardship.
- Direct fundraising experience within the cultural, environmental, or heritage sectors.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of funders, prospects, and internal stakeholders.
- Collaborative and proactive approach to developing high-quality, fundable project proposals in partnership with colleagues.
- Excellent attention to detail, with strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with international donors and an interest and or understanding of global philanthropy trends.
What’s on Offer
Salary: £38,347 per annum, Full Time, Permanent, Hybrid Working
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity (SMITFC) is looking for a strategic, relationship-driven Trusts and Foundations Manager to help shape the future of our income generation from charitable trusts and foundations. This is a pivotal role within our Philanthropy, Trusts and Foundations Team, working to ensure that we not only maintain but significantly grow our sustainable income streams in support of people experiencing homelessness and extreme vulnerability.
Working alongside the Philanthropy Manager and Prospect Researcher, this role will be responsible for identifying and securing new 5-6 figure+ gifts, maintaining and deepening engagement with our existing funding partners and developing a pipeline of future funding opportunities designed to spread risk and build for a reliable, realistic income growth over time.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Work with the Head of Philanthropy, Trusts and Foundations (P&TF) to develop the Charity’s Trust and Foundations growth strategy ensuring it maximises sustainable net income from both general and restricted Trust and Foundation funding sources, diversifies income and starts to spread income timelines away from a reliance on our Christmas appeal period.
- Work collaboratively across the charity to acquire an excellent knowledge and understanding of SMITFC values and programmes, to inform the creation of bespoke donor materials, cases for support, funding proposals and reports.
- Lead on the creation and submission of bespoke proposals and reports to existing Trusts and Foundations, maintaining accurate development and submission deadlines and excellent records of progress and outcomes on CRM.
- Lead on the cultivation and maintenance of strong relationships with existing funders and trustees, identifying opportunities for key decision makers to become active and engaged in the Charity’s activities, whilst gaining a greater understanding of a project’s long term aims and consequent impact.
- Work in collaboration with the Prospect Researcher to develop a pipeline of new 5-6 figure + Trusts and Foundations prospects able to give within the next 3 years.
- Lead on the bespoke stewardship and engagement of newly identified 5-6 figure + Trusts and Foundations prospects and ensure that submission deadlines are met, and reporting schedules observed.
- Work with the P&TF team to deliver our annual Christmas Appeal – to include the development of the P&TF Christmas Appeal 2025, deliver the annual Christmas Appeal Launch event, and optimize the use of social medial and other platforms to reach potential new funders over the Christmas period and beyond.
- Work with the P&TF team to develop the high value offering for the 100 Anniversary appeal 2026.
- Ensure that resources and budgets are managed effectively and provide Trust and Foundation fundraising financial information as required by the Head of P&TF – including contributing to income risk assessments, identifying gaps or shifts in funding and support contingency planning with the wider P&TF team.
- Ensure accurate records of funding opportunities, donor contact details and prospect research are maintained across CRM and finance systems.
- Work collaboratively with SMITF partner charities to align stewardship, donor asks and maximise income.
Experience and Skills
We are looking for someone who has:
- A positive, collaborative, creative mindset, who likes working as a part of high functioning team and enjoys building relationships across an organisation whilst having the confidence and autonomy to drive things forward and advocate for doing things differently.
- A strong record of securing and managing major Trust and Foundation partnerships, including six-figure grants.
- Demonstrable experience of building tailored cases for support to a range of funders
- Experience of collaborating with internal teams in the creation of funding proposals and reports.
- Experience engaging with senior stakeholders, including trustees and high-level volunteers.
- Experience of balancing managing relationships with high value funders, managing expectations and negotiating challenges.
- Experience of optimizing prospect research to identify and develop a funding pipeline
- Experience of optimising CRM systems to help monitor and report on fundraising activity.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with a proven ability to produce persuasive proposals.
- Experience of managing multiple deadlines and a varied, demanding workload.
- Sound knowledge of fundraising from Trusts and Foundations and current sector trends
Our Team: We are friendly, ambitious, creative bunch, who value and maintain relationships of trust and transparency with our donors. We all work flexibly between home and the office but love to come together to plan, get creative and enjoy some lunch in the Crypt at St Martins Church.
About us: St Martin in the Fields Charity exists so that everyone can have a safe place to call home, and the support they need to keep it. To achieve is, we work with individuals, frontline workers and community organisations, providing people who are at risk of losing their homes, or urgently need to find a place to live, with grants from our Emergency Fund – and the support they need to keep that home. And we advocate for real and lasting change at a local and national level, using insights and data drawn from our direct experience with individuals, frontline workers and community organisations.
How to apply: Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Gurpreet Virdee via email.
Please note that we ask candidates to refrain from using AI-generated responses to any questions in the application process. We value authentic and personal responses to better understand your unique experiences and qualifications. If you have any concerns or require reasonable adjustments, please let us know.
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ID: 1542 Operational Manager – Central (West Midlands Northamptonshire and sorrounds)
Service: Central Region
Salary: Grade 4 Point 34 – 38: £42,140 - £46,240 FTE per annum
- Additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum
Location: Home based with travel to various locations across West Midlands Northamptonshire and surrounds
Hours: 37 hours per week (full time).
We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.
Contract: Permanent Contract
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic manager to provide operational leadership for services in the Central region of England. You will have overall responsibility for the safe, high-quality, and financially sound delivery of services across the west Midlands and Northamptonshire.
You will bring proven experience in managing services for children, young people, and families with complex needs - such as neurodiversity, special needs and disabilities, and family support concerns. You will also have a strong track record in leading, managing, and developing staff teams while maintaining high service standards.
In this role, you will build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders in the region and contribute to the development and growth of Family Action’s services and strategic ambitions.
Family Action are forward looking, ambitious and have a commitment to continuous improvement and development. We are a people-focused, can-do organisation that strives for excellence in all we do, and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and have the necessary skills we want we look forward to hearing from you.
At Family Action we transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. We have been building stronger families since 1869 and today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Line Management
· Provide leadership and line management to service managers and project leads.
· Oversee recruitment, supervision, and staff development in line with Family Action policies.
· Foster a high-performance culture and provide operational cover when needed.
Financial Oversight
· Manage service budgets to ensure sustainability and value for money.
· Identify financial risks and contribute to business planning and service development.
Operational Delivery & Quality Assurance
· Ensure services meet strategic goals and comply with quality, safeguarding, and data standards.
· Lead on new service setup, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.
· Embed service user participation and report Social Value outcomes.
Strategic Growth & Business Development
· Support regional strategy delivery and contribute to tenders and funding bids.
· Build partnerships, promote services, and help coordinate events to share best practice.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
- Lead delivery of key projects and high-quality services.
- Manage teams, operations, and new service setups.
- Oversee and lead safeguarding and quality assurance within services
- Champion service user involvement and feedback.
- Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Balance operations with strategy
· Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Enhanced
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
· complete an application form on the Family Action portal
· Closing Date: Sunday 7th September 2025 at 23:59
Interviews - week commencing 15th September and 22nd September - dates to be confirmed.
For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: Gabriel Hall (full address on advert document).
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.




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UK (Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester) – Hybrid or Remote
Closing date 26 August 2025
Ref 7101
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled, experienced and impactful individual to join us as a Senior Learning Manager.
Please note: This is not a traditional L&D or teaching role — we're looking for a strategic leader to drive continuous improvement and foster a culture of internal learning across teams.
In this role, you'll apply your extensive experience of leading and designing continuous improvement, service design and other formal methodologies to drive an ongoing cycle of learning, improvement and problem-solving. Drawing on Human Learning Systems principles to shape your approach, you'll unlock a wide range of knowledge and expertise to help drive impact through our strategies, ultimately leading to positive change for families in each of our Nations. In doing so, you'll also help to develop our collective approach to change across the UK.
You'll build the capacity of others to do the same, working across a highly complex context and diverse set of teams, places and cultures. How you do this is critically important. You'll adopt a user-centered approach through all your work, generating buy-in and commitment towards the value and impact of Learning as a strategy for change. You'll lead, but with a light hand, enabling your colleagues, our teams and the department to achieve our goals, at times through: listening, connecting, facilitating, developing, coaching, supporting, nudging and inspiring.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
In this role you will:
- Lead the design and delivery of learning and improvement projects across teams, functions, and external partners.
- Support country teams to embed continuous learning and improvement in their change strategies.
- Manage multi-disciplinary project teams with clear plans, timelines, and accountability for outcomes.
- Facilitate decision-making on learning and improvement priorities, ensuring diverse perspectives are heard and balanced.
- Apply service design, systems thinking, or continuous improvement methods to help teams analyse challenges and co-create solutions.
- Ensure learning is captured, shared, and embedded in key frameworks and strategies.
To be successful, it is important that you have:
- Proven experience leading or supporting learning, improvement, or problem-solving initiatives across teams.
- Skilled at navigating complex organisations and working with senior stakeholders to overcome challenges.
- Strong collaborator with excellent listening skills and the ability to guide group decision-making with buy-in.
- Solid understanding of continuous improvement, service design, or systems thinking approaches.
- Well-connected in relevant UKI Framework themes or in the wider learning/improvement community.
- Willingness to travel across the UK and Ireland (approx. 4–6 times per year with notice).
What we offer you:
Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.
- We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
- We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day. You can read more about our benefits here.
To learn more about the position, please review the Job Description in the attached Documents.
Closing date: Midnight Tuesday 26th August
Interviews are expected to be 8th - 10th September
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications