Team manager jobs in haringey, hertfordshire

ABOUT INQUEST

Founded in 1981, INQUEST is the only charity providing expertise on state related deaths and their investigation to bereaved people, lawyers, advice and support agencies, the media and parliamentarians

Our specialist casework includes deaths in police and prison custody, immigration detention, mental health settings and deaths involving multi-agency failings or where wider issues of state and corporate accountability are in question, such as with Hillsborough and Grenfell.

INQUEST has a collaborative and integrated model of working, with opportunities for staff to engage in a range of work. We are a small organisation with a fast paced and engaging working environment. You can find more information on our website, particularly on our About Us, Campaigns, and Media Release webpages.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Casework Team provide specialist casework advice and support to bereaved families and individuals following a contentious death in custody and detention settings or through multi agency failings, requiring an inquest. You will be working alongside an experienced Casework Team, led by two Senior Caseworkers. You will have close contact with the Family Engagement Coordinator and with the Policy and Communications team.

The purpose of the role is to provide specialist advice to bereaved families facing an investigation and inquest process into a state related death; advising on the process immediately following a death, secure legal representation for families through the INQUEST Lawyers Group; liaise with external organisations, including lawyers, coroners and public bodies such as the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman and the Independent Office for Police Conduct, work alongside the Communications Team on media engagement; and identify key cases and issues arising as part of INQUEST’s policy and campaigns work.

The successful candidate will have experience of casework and advice provision, preferably in inquest law and related investigations. They will be expected to identify themes and trends arising from cases and contribute to the organisations strategic work. In addition, they will be required to organise stakeholder meetings and represent INQUEST at external meetings.

They will possess outstanding communication and organisation skills, will enjoy working in a very fast paced environment, and will adhere to INQUEST’s values and commitment to social justice, as well as our commitment to tackling racism and discrimination.

INQUEST works with families from all sections of the community, including many families from Black, racialised and other underrepresented communities. We believe our staff team should reflect the makeup of the families we work with, and therefore actively encourage applications from people from these communities

AMMF is the UK’s only charity solely dedicated to raising awareness of and funding research into cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer). The charity works closely throughout the UK with clinicians, healthcare professionals, researchers, policy makers, patients and their carers, as well as actively collaborating across Europe and globally.

The role of the Executive Administrator is to manage an administrative workload. The right person will have previous experience of efficient office administration, be able to provide secretarial and administrative support, and to work both independently and as part of a team, and will report directly to the CEO.

It is expected the Executive Administrator will develop an understanding of AMMF’s aims and objectives and its policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Secretarial and administrative support: Dealing with correspondence in close collaboration with the CEO; preparation and distribution of papers for board meetings, minute taking and drafting.
• Managing AMMF’s network of clinical nurse specialists, including sending the charity’s booklets and information to them on request. 
• Developing and maintaining up-to-date appropriate inventories and records covering equipment leases, maintenance schedules, equipment allocations, suppliers, etc.
• Diary management and meeting organisation, internal and external, including booking meeting rooms.
• Keeping all records appropriately and in accordance with GDPR.
• Financial - supporting the CEO in the preparation of monthly/annual financial planning, and with other financial matters, as required
• Assisting in and attending the organisation of AMMF’s annual conference, and other events.
• Attending external AMMF networking, partner and fundraising events when required.
• Carrying out projects and/or tasks as required by the CEO.

Skills and attributes required

• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, with high standards of accuracy and clarity in written work.
• Highly IT literate, experienced and competent with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, etc) and with Zoom and other online meeting platforms.
• Excellent secretarial and administrative skills, including previous experience taking and drafting minutes.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to take initiative when necessary.
• Able to be flexible, to adapt to shifting priorities, and to prioritise.
•  Able to manage own workload to deadlines and achieve objectives set.
• Willingness to be proactive and, where necessary, lead on administrative and office matters.
• Able to handle confidential information and data protection issues     

Other requirements:

• To be sensitive to the areas of work AMMF is involved in.
• Previous experience of working within the charity sector.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Willing and able to work outside usual office hours to support AMMF and attend external events where, when and if required.
• Hold a current driving licence and have access to /use of a vehicle (useful not essential).
• Possess or achieve a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits:

Annual leave - 31 days rising to 33 after 5 years service
Pension and On-site parking

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Domestic Abuse Advisor & Trainer

Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 pro rata

Location: Across Brent Community Hubs and Advance Headoffice

Hours: 14 Hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term - 12 months

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

About the role:

The postholder will support the delivery of a specialist domestic abuse (DA) project in partnership with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) in the London borough of Brent. The role aims to raise awareness and promote best practice in responding to domestic abuse across CLCH staff, improving support for patients impacted by domestic abuse. This will involve delivering training, workshops, and guidance to health professionals, providing consultancy on embedding DA response pathways, and helping CLCH navigate referrals to local domestic abuse support agencies. The role combines professional training, advocacy, and systems change to strengthen the health sector’s response to domestic abuse. The postholder will work across the Brent borough, attending community hubs and co-locating to deliver services when needed.

The postholder may be approached by staff seeking advice or consultation regarding male victims of domestic abuse. While the role’s primary focus remains on supporting women, the postholder will be open to supporting male victims through appropriate signposting and referral guidance. They will also be willing to undertake relevant training (e.g. Respect toolkit) to ensure inclusive and informed responses. Training will be provided.

A car may be desirable for this role, though not essential.

About You:

To be successful as the Domestic Abuse Advisor & Trainer you will need the below experience and skills:

• A thorough understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence (physical, emotional and sexual violence, so-called ‘honour-based violence’, forced marriage, stalking and harassment) and its impact on women, children, families and communities.
• Experience in designing, delivering, and promoting engaging training and learning sessions on domestic abuse, tailored to professionals and stakeholders across a variety of settings.
• Experience of partnership working and of maintaining excellent working relationships with a range of stakeholders as well as experience of working within in multi-agency environment.
• Ability to provide consultancy and guidance to multidisciplinary teams on domestic abuse-related issues, offering informed advice and support.
• Excellent communication skills (listening, verbal, and written), with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse professionals and stakeholders.

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis.

What we can offer you:

An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)

Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home

Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/adoption provision

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Employee eye-care scheme

Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles

Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation

Organisation wide away days

Thorough induction and training

Career development pathways

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

Working with clients from our Day Centre and Night Shelter to provide casework, advocacy and support to resolve and prevent homelessness in Enfield and Haringey,. 

Within the Day Centre you will provide high quality and relevant advocacy and casework to people who are homeless or at risk. You will maintain a caseload of clients working within a fast paced and dynamic small team. You will support the smooth running of the day centre provision and have a commitment to supporting vulnerable clients in a person-centred way. Outside of the day centre you will support clients to attend a variety of key services and appointments through outreach. 

To be successful in this role will require a keen interest in homelessness and the devastating impact this can have on people. This role is suited to someone with a problem solving, positive attitude, who is passionate about supporting marginalised people.   

As a small charity there is significant opportunity to have input in a wide range of operational and strategic activity across the organisation, supporting our growth and development.

�� Join Our Mission at Buckinghamshire Mind!

Are you an organised and personable individual with a passion for supporting a meaningful cause?

Buckinghamshire Mind is looking for a Head of Finance

The Head of Finance plays a key role in helping us to remain financially sustainable and meet our strategic priorities so that we can ensure that everyone with a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

The purpose of this role is to work with the CEO and senior leadership team to maximise the impact and longevity of the charity through strong and robust financial management, and provide comprehensive finance support advice to all colleagues, and budget holders.

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: hybrid working, with a minimum of two days in the High Wycombe office

Hours: Part-Time – 25-30 hours. Flexible working options available

Salary: £45,000 pa (full-time)

Budget Responsibility: c. 2.5 m

About Us

Buckinghamshire Mind is an independent charity providing trusted mental health services to our communities. We are affiliated with national Mind and are part of a network of over 100 Local Minds. We promote wellbeing and recovery; we prevent mental ill health; we offer talking therapies and we provide support in times of crisis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, including budgets, forecasts, and monthly management accounts.
• Oversee statutory reporting and audits in line with SORP requirements.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO, Trustees, and senior team.
• Manage day-to-day financial operations, payroll, and VAT returns.
• Act as the main contact for auditors, and other financial stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will be/ have:

• A recognised accounting qualification (or be part-qualified), with strong financial management experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Solid understanding of charity finance, including SORP, budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to different audiences.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools, such as QuickBooks, SAGE, and Excel.

Why Join Us?

• Inclusive Employer: We are an Equal Opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all sections of the community, including those with lived experience of mental health challenges.
• Training and Development: We offer full training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role and further develop your skills.
• Supportive Environment: You’ll be part of a dedicated team, with the opportunity to make a tangible difference in your community.

For details of our culture and our benefits: Buckinghamshire Mind Careers

If you are interested in the role please send your CV and complete the mandatory questionnaire in our application page.

If you need to apply in a different format or need assistance to apply, please contact us.

Closing date for applications – 23rd June 2025.

Buckinghamshire Mind is an Equal Opportunities and inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including those with lived-experience of poor mental health. If you meet all the essential criteria we welcome your application as training and development can be provided to give you further skills. Any offer made relating to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory Standard DBS check depending on the role.

*Please note we do not provide VISA sponsorship and unfortunately we cannot employ you if you do not have the right to work in the UK.

Travel expenses will only be paid for journeys that fall outside of the regular commute to and from the work location(s). If the role is home-based, all travel will be paid for on expenses.

Hours: Full-time - Permanent
Reports To: Recovery Programme Manager
Place of Work: London - Streatham, Clapham, Croydon
Salary: £31,990
 
Transform lives with The Nehemiah Project! We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate person to join our team as a Recovery Practitioner. For this recruitment cycle, we particularly welcome applications from men, as they are currently underrepresented in our team, and this role involves close work with a male-only client group. We also actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of recovery. 
 
This is a full-time permanent position, working Monday to Friday with additional monthly on-call duties. In return, you will receive a salary of £31,990 per annum, be enrolled into our staff health and wellbeing package, and become part of our Nehemiah culture that is supportive, honest and incredibly rewarding.
 
What we are looking for

• Someone who is skilled in delivering a person-centred and trauma-informed approach to their work
• Experience working with people in recovery from addiction, including voluntary or lived experience. We are open to a range of experiences that demonstrate understanding and empathy in this area.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social or equivalent experience in a support setting. We value transferable skills, even if gained outside of formal qualifications
• Excellent communication skills and an understanding of Customer Relationship Management systems (such as Salesforce) to ensure accurate record-keeping

 
Please look at our Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
 
Perhaps most importantly...it is our expectation that anyone who is a part of Nehemiah aligns with and can demonstrate use of Our Values:
 
Belief: We believe in everyone’s potential for positive change
Respect: We value each other’s choices and differences
Kindness: We show empathy through our actions
Honesty: We build trust through integrity
Empowerment: We help each other find our own purpose
 
What you can expect from us

• A 35 hour working week Mon-Fri, with an additional monthly paid on-call requirement
• 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays
• A contributory pension scheme: Nehemiah will contribute the equivalent of 3% of your annual salary
• Staff Health Plan that includes insurance and wellbeing packages

 
Why Nehemiah?

• Make a direct impact on the lives of those in need and bring positive change to the local community
• Work with a passionate and talented team committed to our mission
• Benefit from opportunities for skill development, leadership growth, and career advancement 
• Experience a culture that values innovation and always looks to refine our best practice
• We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

 
Application Process:

• 30 minute video call with a member of our recruiting team
• A two-part interview
• In-person interview with relevant members of the management team (45mins-1hr)
• Facilitate a group session with a selection of residents on a set topic that we provide two days before (40-45mins)

 
AI in Applications
 
We are fully aware that some candidates may use AI to help structure their answers. However, we strongly encourage you to ensure that your application reflects your own voice and experiences. It's usually easy to spot when response are fully AI-generated without personal input. We are much more interested in who you are and how you connect with our values and mission than a perfectly worded answer.
 
To be considered please submit a CV and Supporting Statement/Expression of Interest
 
We understand that not everyone expresses themselves best on paper. If you would prefer to submit your expression of interest in another format (eg short audio or video file), we welcome this.
 
Interviews to be held on a rolling basis
 
Any offer for this post is conditional on references and passing an Enhanced DBS check
 
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In this role, you will ensure the smooth and effective running of our Board of Trustees and its supporting committees. Working closely with senior leaders and Board members, you will be responsible for coordinating meetings, preparing high-quality documentation, and supporting compliance with governance and regulatory standards.

You will play an essential part in delivering a professional and efficient meeting management service. This includes planning and scheduling meetings, drafting agendas and papers, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring that best practice principles are upheld across all committee processes.

You may already have experience in committee administration, or you may bring a strong background in general administration or an educational interest in governance and a willingness to learn.

If you’re a quick learner with a keen interest in developing expertise in committee administration, we’d love to hear from you!

We would like to hear from you if you can demonstrate:

• Experience of providing diary management support
• Experience of committee secretarial duties
• Demonstrate customer service exeperience
• Confident written and verbal communication with colleagues and senior stakeholders
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills including the management of multiple activities.
• Delivery of work that is on time and to a high standard with excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrate a high level of IT skill that can be used to deliver day-to-day work and to improve business processes.

The salary for this position will be between £30,000 - £34,000 depending on experience. This is a full time post at 36 hours per work and will be offered on a permanent basis. We will consider making this a part-time appointment, but no less than 0.8 FTE.

We value spending time working in-person to develop strong connections with each other and with our mission, so you will be based at our central London office for a minimum of three days a week  with the option to work remotely for the remainder of the week.

At the Medical Research Foundation, we believe that diversity drives creativity and innovation. We are dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity, fostering fairness and inclusion, and creating an environment where everyone feels that they belong.

We welcome all applicants including those from individuals from minoritised groups, including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Closing Date: 18 June 2025

Interview Date: 1 & 2 July 2025

Wellbeing of Women is the women’s health charity saving and changing the lives of women, girls and babies. Our ambition is to ensure that women’s lives are not limited by their gynaecological and reproductive health.

We do this by investing in world class research, championing education, tackling taboos, influencing guidelines, policy and practice and empowering women to advocate for themselves.

The charity is in an exciting stage in our evolution. We are four years into a five-year organisational strategy that is funding groundbreaking research and driving the charity to reach more women and girls through education and advocacy campaigns.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Media and Campaigns Officer.

Wellbeing of Women is an equal opportunities employer.

About the role

As Senior Media and Campaigns Officer, you will play a key role in delivering Wellbeing of Women’s media relations and campaigns strategy. You will be responsible for generating regular, high-quality national and regional media coverage and working on the implementation of impactful campaigns that raise awareness, influence policy, and support the charity’s wider objectives. You will think creatively about how to promote our work through both media engagement and wider campaigning activity across digital and offline channels.

We are looking for a creative and strategic communicator with excellent writing skills, a strong news sense, and the ability to develop engaging content and messages tailored to different audiences. Experience of working with the media is essential, writing reactive lines and pitching to national media, as is a good understanding of campaigning principles and how to mobilise public or stakeholder support. Experience in content creation, campaign planning, and analytics would be an advantage.

This role requires excellent attention to detail, strong initiative, and a collaborative approach. We work in a fast-paced way and are looking for someone who can prioritise competing tasks, write quickly and clearly and has a flexible, can-do attitude. Crucially, we are looking for someone with a passion for communicating women’s health issues in a clear, engaging, and impactful way.

Main duties

Media relations

• Work with the Head of Communications and Campaigns to develop and deliver a proactive PR strategy to increase the reach of the charity.
• Develop PR materials including press releases, pitch angles, interview briefs, and media lists.
• Coordinate accurate and timely responses to inbound media enquiries, liaising with journalists and spokespeople.
• Work on media opportunities for our high-profile ambassadors.
• Support media planning and execution for fundraising partnerships and key organisational milestones.
• Monitor the media, including newspapers, magazines, journals, broadcasts, and newswires, for opportunities and coverage relevant to women’s health.
• Analyse and share media coverage internally and externally.
• Take the lead on media measurement and evaluation, compiling regular reports on coverage and impact.

Campaigns

• Support the planning and delivery of integrated communications and advocacy campaigns, such as ‘Just a Period’ and the Health Collective.
• Develop campaign content, and assets (digital, print, social) in collaboration with the wider team.
• Lead on management and expansion of the case study database, interviewing and writing them up and being the charity contact point for all teams looking for case studies.
• Contribute to campaign audience mapping, stakeholder engagement, and supporter mobilisation strategies.
• Support on political engagement work, especially with the Menopause APPG.
• Work on event management related to campaigns.

Wider communications

• Contribute to our digital channels (including social media and website) by drafting engaging content focused on our work.
• Contribute to Communications & Campaigns team planning with creative ideas to help develop our campaigns and contribute to other areas such as fundraising communications.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation dedicated to improving the public’s health. The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) is the world’s longest-established public health organisation. Based in central London, but working across the UK, we are a public health charity with over 6,000 members, all of whom work to improve and protect the public’s health. Our activities include qualifications, digital learning, publishing, conferences, membership, policy and campaigning work.

Reporting to the Managing Editor, you will be a key player in the Membership & Educational Services team and support the production of the Royal Society for Public Health’s three academic publications. The successful candidate will learn all facets of online publishing whilst working alongside our experienced team of editors, full training is provided. Excellent organisation and communication skills is essential.

Our publications team are experiencing a period of high-volume submissions, and we are looking for a highly organised, proactive and enthusiastic individual with an interest in publishing to join us during this exciting phase. A large part of the role will focus on administering articles submitted for publication, experience in this field would be an advantage.

This is a great opportunity to join an organisation committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of its employees.

In return we offer:

• 25 days annual leave
• Agile working structure
• Pension contributions
• BUPA Cash plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Membership of the Royal Society for Public Health
• Access to public health knowledge and skills training courses and qualifications
• Organisational commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our employees
• Welcoming and friendly team of colleagues, and an active Health Champions programme

RSPH values and actively strives to have a diverse and inclusive workforce in a working environment free from discrimination.

To apply

Please email a copy of your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages. We are particularly interested in your communication skills and administration experience in relation to publishing.

For details of where to send your application, please click on the button above.

Closing date: Monday 16 June at 5pm

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

Please note that due to the high volume of applications; unfortunately, we may only be able to contact those candidates who are called for an interview.

Please do let us know if you require any adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process. 

Be a part of a collective and supportive team by joining the London District.

Our Faith Rooted Community Organiser (FRCO) will help support existing churches and new Christian communities (NPNPs) across London, to make connections as part of their discipleship and core mission to be growing, inclusive, evangelistic and justice-seeking.

This is an exciting role working with our circuits, pioneers and local leaders to seed and ‘normalise’ an organising culture in London. We value independent thinkers, working on your own initiative, but also those who can work collaboratively with a team, to share, grow and develop ideas dynamically with others.

Why work with us?
A brilliant central office in Westminster, ability to work remotely, great (supportive) colleagues, flexible working, learning and development opportunities, pay, pensions and generous down time, committed to equality diversity and inclusion, and, did we mention the great colleagues?

Take a look at the job description. If this is for you, complete an application form, or give us a shout with any questions about the role.

We're also recruiting a New Places for New People (NPNP) District Lead to work alongside this role. Check out that role on Charity Jobs too.

We’re looking for a well-organised person, with excellent attention to detail and a can-do attitude. You will enjoy undertaking a variety of work from project work to administration. You will have gained two-years work experience in grant making, so will be comfortable working with others and will feel confident using IT applications and databases.This role is remotely based, you’ll be in touch with the rest of the team on a daily basis, but you’ll also feel comfortable undertaking tasks yourself and will competently manage your own time.You will also have a passion for our values and our work. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Population Matters –  Director of Fundraising and Engagement

Location: Home-based with occasional travel (and a regular presence in the office).

Salary: £70k per annum, reviewed annually.

Contract: Permanent, full-time hours. 

Population Matters, the organisation shining a light on the impact our growing population is having on us and nature, is seeking a Director of Fundraising and Engagement to lead and inspire a passionate team towards achieving a global funding model that is diverse, sustainable and pioneering by 2030.

Population Matters is a small yet ambitious global organisation with a vision of a world in which our human population lives fairly and sustainability with nature and each other. With Sir David Attenborough as a patron, the charity works to campaign, inform, undertake research and do all they can to encourage an open fair-minded and constructive debate about population to achieve a better future for people and the planet. They aim to create a wave of public awareness and corresponding policy action on a growing population and unsustainable consumption.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation with a revised vision, mission and values, in conjunction with a new global strategy for 2025-2030 launched earlier in the year. 

The role of Director of Fundraising and Engagement will play a pivotal part in bringing the organisation’s five new strategic goals to life through targeted fundraising work made possible through strong relationship management, influential fundraising and engagement activity and effective partnership building with key stakeholders and donors.  Using a test and learn approach, you will develop a diverse range of donors, allies and influencers who care about the planet and who will support and amplify the charity’s work. The role will also be responsible for exploring global funding opportunities around the creation of new regional hubs and ensuring that Population Matters’ fundraising is supported by clear, compelling, positive, targeted communications.

The role will also sit on the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), working collaboratively with the CEO and other Directors to ensure the organisation delivers impact across its strategic goals.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record in successfully developing and implementing fundraising strategies or plans, including leading a high performing team, as well as experience of securing funding from international sources or experience working in an international/global context. You will also have demonstratable success in developing and/or delivering an individual giving or legacy programme as well as a philanthropy or grant-seeking function.

You will have strong relationship building skills with major donors and individual supporters, able to align their giving needs with Population Matters’ work. Excellent communication skills will be combined with a resilient and optimistic approach and the ability to work independently with professional drive. Finally you will be passionate about the vision and mission of Population Matters.

Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.

Closing date: Monday 7th July, 9.00 am. 

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of our friendly team, managing and delivering a suite of support services that make a real difference to the lives of families.

The Senior Support Officer provides operational and project management of our volunteering programme as well as developing new digital support services. It sits within the Information and Support team (7 in total), and line manages 1-2 officers.

We are looking for passion, dedication and energy! We’re a vibrant organisation, dedicated to the cause but also to supporting each other and learning as we work. If you don’t meet all the requirements, but feel that you have transferrable skills, please do apply and use your supporting statement to illustrate this.

Key responsibilities include:
•Volunteer management
•Providing support to families
•Project management
•Line management

Terms

Location:Hybrid (minimum of 3 days over 2 weeks in our London office)
Salary:£35,793 FTE. 
Terms:        28 hours per week (ideally Monday – Thursday)

Role Details 
This is an excellent opportunity for someone to gain experience in delivery of support services, volunteer management and project management.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience: 

•Strong understanding of how to deliver person centred emotional and practical support. 
•Good project management skills and a desire to develop them further. 
•Desire to champion our work around tackling Health Inequalities.
•Confidence and skills to be a trusted, supportive manager of people.
•Experience of managing volunteers. 
•Experience and interest in developing digital support services in innovative and progressive ways, responding to changing needs.
•Organised, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
•Good understanding of EDI and DBS policies and processes.
•Understanding of social media and how to create content to engage diverse audiences and improve reach.

This role will require an enhanced DBS clearance

For more details please view the job description and person specification attached to this advert.  

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Bliss we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply to tell us what you can offer our organisation. You could be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How to apply

Interested applicants are requested to submit the following documents:

•Your CV (please ensure this does not include your age, gender or any other personal characteristics) 
•A supporting statement explaining why you want to work for Bliss and how you meet the criteria in the person specification. This is expected to be no more than 500-1000 words long.

This information is used when shortlisting candidates for interview. 

It is Bliss’ policy not to contact applicants who have not been invited for an interview so if you have not heard from us three weeks after the closing deadline, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Recruitment Timeline 

•The deadline for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 18th June 2025.  
•First round interviews will be held online between Tuesday 24th and Thursday 26th June. 
•Second round interviews will be held in person at our London Bridge office during week commencing Monday 7th July. 

The CMV Connect Project Coordinator role is designed to enhance the charity's outreach and support initiatives, focusing on building and maintaining relationships with healthcare professionals, families, and the broader community. This position involves coordinating projects that aim to increase awareness, provide resources, and support families affected by cCMV.  This role is a part time role funded by National Lottery Community Fund.  It is a freelance contractor role, as it is a contract for services. 

CMV Action is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting families affected by congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV), a leading cause of childhood disabilities such as deafness, developmental delays, and vision impairment. The charity provides information, advocacy, and support to raise awareness and improve outcomes for those impacted by cCMV, both during pregnancy and in babies and children.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Coordination: Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of CMV Connect initiatives, ensuring they align with the charity's objectives.  Work with other Operation Team members and report to the Board fortnightly.
• Supporting families: Work with the trustees to follow up on those we support and identify how we can support them in the future. Work with volunteers to organise in-person and online opportunities for families to meet up.
• Volunteer Coordination: Recruit, train, and support volunteers involved in CMV Connect project.
• Event Management: Organise and support events and campaigns aimed at raising awareness and funds for CMV Action.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals, community groups, and other families to promote awareness and support for cCMV.  Provide social media content to the Fundraising Officer when each milestone is reached.
• Resource Development: Assist in creating and distributing educational materials and resources for families and healthcare providers.
• Data Management: Collect and analyse data to assess the impact of initiatives and inform future strategies.  Financial data collection for the final evaluation report.

 Person Specification

Essential

• Education: Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Experience: Proven experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and working within a charitable or healthcare setting. Previous working experience with volunteers within a project would be ideal.
• Skills: Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office, including proficiency in Excel.
• Attributes: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks, and maintain confidentiality.

Desirable

• Qualifications: Project management or volunteer management qualification.
• Experience: Experience in fundraising, event management, and using CRM systems, experience managing a similar project or offering support to families.
• Knowledge: Understanding of public health issues, particularly related to congenital infections and how to work in the charity sector.

Working Conditions

• Location: The role is home-based with occasional travel required for meetings and events.
• Hours: Part-time position, with flexibility to accommodate the needs of the projects.  Approximately 16 hours per week, equivalent to 2 days per week.
• Salary: £150 per day, 8 hours a day, approx. 2 days a week, approx. 40 weeks till early June 2026. 

This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of families affected by cCMV, contributing to the charity's mission to raise awareness and provide support.

This role has been funded thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund!