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JOB PURPOSE
To coordinate Dudley Lodge's impact reporting, fundraising support and business development activities across the organisation.
The postholder will support income generation by identifying funding opportunities, maintaining funding pipelines, coordinating fundraising activity, supporting funding applications and helping Dudley Lodge evidence and communicate the impact of its work to commissioners, funders, donors and stakeholders.
Working closely with the Head of Support Services, Head of Operations and Service Leads, the postholder will collect, collate and report impact and outcomes information, support fundraising and business development activities and contribute to the organisation's sustainability and growth.
Key Responsibilities
Impact Reporting and Communications
Fundraising and Income Generation
Systems and Administration
Title of post to which this job reports:
Head of Support Services
Special Conditions:
All staff are expected to work in a flexible way to cope with the needs, demands and requirements of the Centres. This may mean attending or working from either centres, Coventry, Birmingham.
Dudley Lodge operates a non-smoking policy for staff.
Observance of the Centre’s Equal Opportunities Policy will be required, and to work at all times in accordance with all the Centre’s policies and procedures.
Failure by a member of staff to report actual or suspected physical or sexual abuse of a child by another member of a staff or other person having contact with the child may constitute a disciplinary offence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior End User Services Technician to join our Service Desk and End User Services team, providing high-quality IT support across the organisation. In this role, you will deliver advanced first and second-line support to around 500 users in a Microsoft 365 environment, supporting both on-site and remote colleagues.
As a senior member of the team, you will act as a key escalation point, taking ownership of complex technical issues and ensuring incidents and service requests are resolved in line with agreed service levels. You will support the day-to-day running of the service, working closely with the End User Services Manager to manage workload, monitor performance, and maintain a high standard of customer service.
The role has a strong technical focus, particularly across Microsoft 365 technologies including Teams, SharePoint Online, Entra ID and Microsoft Copilot. You will also contribute to mentoring team members, improving processes, and creating and maintaining documentation to support both internal teams and end users.
What we're looking for
This is an opportunity to step into a senior role where you can make a real impact on the delivery of IT services and the overall user experience. You will work with a modern technology stack, further developing your expertise across Microsoft 365 and endpoint management, while also building your leadership and mentoring skills.
You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment that values continuous improvement and professional development, giving you the opportunity to influence how services evolve and grow within the organisation.
What's in it for you
This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary thinkers in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity, excellence and respect.
This role requires a minimum of four days per week in the office.
Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.
The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.
Individual Giving Manager (Acquisition)
The Gurkha Welfare Trust |Salisbury | £40,000-£43,000
If you're a driven individual giving professional looking for a role with real strategic weight, and a cause that will genuinely move you, this is could be the perfect next role for you.
The Gurkha Welfare Trust has supported Gurkha veterans and their families in Nepal for nearly 60 years. Gurkhas have served in the British Army for more than 200 years as soldiers of extraordinary courage and loyalty. When their service ends, we make sure they are not forgotten. We deliver financial aid, medical support, clean water, education and housing through 21 Area Welfare Centres in Nepal and India.
Our UK fundraising team is based in Salisbury, and this is a key role within it.
The opportunity
You will lead the Trust's acquisition programme; growing our donor base across direct mail, digital, telephone and mid-value channels. This is not a delivery-only role. You will shape strategy, manage agency relationships, own the new donor welcome journey, and work closely with the Individual Giving Manager (Stewardship) to ensure every new supporter is set up for a long-term relationship with us.
There is also something this role offers that very few can: the chance to visit Nepal and see, first-hand, the difference your fundraising makes.
What you will be doing
What we're looking for
What's on offer
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire (hybrid)
Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Deadline: Midday, Monday 13 July 2026
Ready to apply?
Formal application is via CV and supporting statement (max 1 page) outlining why you are interested in this role and how you fit the person specification.
In the first instance, please send your CV to Philippa at Charity People - - if your CV matches what we're looking for we'll be in touch with the full candidate pack and lots more details.
Closing: midday on Monday 13 July 2026.
We sometimes close roles ahead of the deadline when we find the right person. Don't sit on it, apply early.
A note on AI: we embrace new ways of working, but your application should be authentically yours. Feel free to use AI to organise your thinking if it helps, but we want to hear your voice, your experience, and what genuinely draws you to this role.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform us if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
This is an exciting time to join us. As we grow our international efforts and sharpen our strategic focus, we are creating a new Head of Research & Grants role to lead our combined research and grant-making function. Reporting to the Director of Impact, you will be our senior operational and strategic leader for how we identify, fund and learn from the work that gives babies the best start in life.
The grants and research effort of the Foundation is focussed on the ‘So What?’. You will make sure every piece of ground breaking research and every charity grant adds to our global advocacy for babies, informing and educating policy makers across the world about the 1001 Critical Days and how they can help parents and carers give their babies the best start in life.
To apply, please click the redirect to recruiter button.
We are determined that every baby should experience the best start in life.
School Governance and Admissions Officer
The Diocese supports Church of England schools across Sussex, working to ensure every child flourishes. The vision for education is “Deeply Christian, serving the common good.”
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced governance professional to step into a strategic, system-wide role, influencing governance practice across the large and diverse family of 154 Church of England schools within the Diocese.
Position: School Governance and Admissions Officer
Location: Hove/Hybrid (You will be expected to work at the Hove office at least 50% of the week)
Salary: £30,970 per annum (pro rata FTE £44,242 pa)
Hours: Part-time – 26.25 hours per week (0.7 FTE) - flexi time available
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 12 July 2026
Interview Date: Hove on 24 July 2026
About the Role
Reporting to the Diocesan Director of Education, you will act as a trusted adviser and expert, supporting governing bodies, senior leaders and school trusts to deliver strong, effective and values-led governance.
You will work alongside senior leaders and governance professionals as a respected expert in your field, helping to shape governance practice across the Diocese.
There is an expectation that at least 50% of the working week will be spent at the diocesan office at Hove, unless visiting schools.
You will:
About You
You’ll bring:
This role would particularly suit Governance Professionals / Clerks looking to move into a strategic advisory role, Governance Leads within Multi Academy Trusts or Local Authority governance officers seeking wider system influence.
You will be expected to support the Christian ethos of Church of England education.
Why join the team?
You can view full details of the in the job description and person specification when you apply.
About the Organisation
The vision of the Diocese is to help people to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of Sussex across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England.
As an employer, and as a team, the mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive.
What is on offer:
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and the post will involve travelling around the Diocese, some evening work and occasional work at weekends.
You may have experience in roles such as Governance, School Governance, Governance Adviser, Governance Officer.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
Senior Communications and Marketing Manager
Starting Salary: £59,561
Contract: Full-time, permanent contract (we are open to conversations about flexibility - so please ask)
Location: London-based role with expectation of hybrid working from our London office (Society Building, All Saints Street)
About Lloyds Bank Foundation
Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales is an independent charitable foundation, backed by Lloyds Banking Group and the people within it. We want everyone to be in a good place - personally, in a home that’s a good place to live, and in a community that’s a good place to belong.
We play our role by connecting and catalysing community-led change, providing the money, time, tools and connections that build organisations’ capacity and capability, to make people’s lives better and their communities stronger.
We back people and communities across England and Wales, to make that happen, because when you back brilliant people, brilliant things happen. Our communities are full of ambitious, energetic and determined people stepping up to make their neighbours’ lives better and their communities grow stronger. Day in, day out.
About the Role
As Senior Communications and Marketing Manager, you will play a key role in helping the Foundation reach and inspire more people to support community-led change. Leading integrated campaigns and audience engagement activity, you will help transform how we connect with Lloyds Banking Group colleagues, customers, partners and suppliers, driving greater volunteering, giving and advocacy.
You will shape compelling storytelling that brings the impact of our work to life, ensuring community voices sit at the heart of our communications. Overseeing external communications, digital channels and our visits programme, you will build awareness, engagement and support across England and Wales.
This is a fantastic opportunity to influence how the Foundation tells its story, inspiring more people and organisations to help create lasting social change.
A strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all in your work and approach is essential.
About You
We are looking for a communications and marketing leader, with a strong track record of developing integrated campaigns at both national and local levels and managing digital channels that engage audiences and deliver results. Combining creativity with a data-driven approach, you know how to develop compelling content, build activation strategies, shape brand voice, and use audience insight to inspire action.
You are confident in building relationships with a range of stakeholders and collaborating across teams to achieve shared goals. You are also an effective leader who enjoys developing others, setting clear expectations, and helping teams thrive.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our careers site, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and find details of how to apply.
If you have any queries about the application process, please contact our recruitment partner, Atkinson HR via the information in the candidate pack.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We hold Disability Confident Employer status (Level 2) and are working towards full status by 2027. This means that if you're a disabled applicant and your CV and application answers clearly demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria for the role, we will invite you to interview.
More broadly, we are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities and people we work with. We believe that diversity of background, experience and perspective makes us stronger and helps us make better decisions. We actively welcome applications from people who are under-represented in the charity sector, including people from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities, disabled people, and those with experience of the issues our funded charities work to address.
Key Dates
Optional Q&A Session: Friday 3rd July 2026 at 14:00-15:00
Closing Date: Midday, Monday 6th July 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 14th July 2026
We support small, local and specialist charities across England and Wales.


Job Purpose
The weekend Hospital to Home Project Officer is responsible for responding to referrals received over the weekend from both Royal London Hospital & Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. You will work with the manager on Friday to deliver services and plan visits on the weekend for you to attend.
The service supports people returning after a stay in hospital, helping them to settle back at home, regain confidence and support with some practical tasks, e.g. shopping/cleaning. You will manage referrals, carry out assessments, and in liaison with the manager, allocate service users to Hospital to Home Outreach Worker caseloads. You will provide direct frontline support and co-ordinate visits to the service users’ home in preparation for their return home. You will work collaboratively to lead and manage the weekend service to support the smooth transition from hospital to home for service users. The service is time limited, up to 4 or 6 weeks, to adjust, build confidence, and settle back in their homes.
You will also be required to undertake community-based outreach as part of service delivery, including visiting service users in their homes both pre-and post-discharge. This includes conducting access visits, welfare checks, and providing practical support such as shopping assistance to ensure a safe and sustainable transition from hospital to home. Over the weekend you be based in the hospital, with lone working visits to client’s properties for support.
Key Tasks
Act as the first point of contact for all referrals over the weekend across both hospitals.
Meet with patients in the community and/or hospital and carrying out assessments and risk assessments.
Enter referrals on to AUKEL’s case management system Salesforce in accordance with GDPR guidelines.
Allocate referrals to Hospital to Home Outreach Workers using tech available Field Service App, training will be available.
Collect feedback from service users and upload to case management system.
Deputise for the manager at discharge planning and other meetings as required.
Monitor the case loads of each of the Hospital to Home Outreach Worker (HHOW) to ensure they are evenly and fairly balanced.
Work collaboratively with other agencies providing support services.
Work with people with a range of needs, dealing with issues ranging from social isolation and keeping people engaged in their community, to prevent unnecessary readmission to hospital.
Plan and develop person centred interventions to provide short term support for people after hospital discharge.
Deliver the front-line support services over the weekend such as:
Undertake home visits to service users pre- and post- discharge to support safe and timely hospital discharge.
Provide welfare checks to monitor service users’ wellbeing during post-discharge period.
Deliver practical, person-centred support during visits, including shopping assistance and other essential tasks to aid independent living.
Identify and respond to risks within the home environment, escalating concerns where appropriate
Provide occasional cover for the A/L of other Project Officers
Work with people with a range of needs, dealing with issues ranging from social isolation and keeping people engaged in their community, to preventing unnecessary admission to hospital.
Supervise, support and develop HHOWs and volunteers in your service.
Liaise with the handyperson service about referrals and jobs for service users.
Ensure HHOW are resourced to sign post service users to other services when the home and settle service intervention ends.
Administration
Keep AUKEL’s case management system up to date, input all data, and ensure all referrals, interventions, time spent with service users are recorded.
Allocate referrals to HHOW using tech available Salesforce ‘Field Service’ App.
Ensure data collected meets the requirements of the service’s contract monitoring and key performance indicators.
Ensure service user feedback questionnaires are sent at the end of each intervention and record returns.
Ensure admin tasks relating to service users, HHOW or general admin is carried out in a timely and efficient manner.
Quality
Be familiar with and to implement AUKEL policies and procedures in line with our Values.
Ensure the service is delivered in accordance line with Care Quality Commission principals.
Ensure integration with other AUKEL projects, and service users are referred and/or sign-posted to appropriate support services available to them.
Respond to safeguarding or other concerns and make appropriate reports and management action
Liaison
Represent AUKEL and participate in appropriate external meetings and events to remain aware of local, regional and national issues affecting quality and compliance affecting care and home support services.
Work in collaboration with hospital colleagues including discharge teams, A&E, ward staff, community teams to support the successful discharge of people and reduce readmission.
Liaise with other AUKEL home and settle services across London and work collaboratively to maintain effective services, including sharing staff where appropriate.
Work closely with the AUKEL handyperson service to meet contractual obligations where a handyperson service is provided as part of the service.
Liaise with contractors to arrange deliveries and works to service user’s homes.
General
Meet regularly with your line manager for support, supervision, and appraisal.
Attend team and staff meetings, and other meetings as required.
Undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required from time to time for the continued smooth running of AUKEL.
Complete any training which is required to fulfil the role.
Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with AUKEL policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities, Mental Capacity, Deprivation of Liberty, Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Complaints, GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults etc.
Work within AUKEL’s expectations of professional boundaries and confidentiality
Functional Links
The Hospital to Home Project Officer is supervised directly by the Hospital to Home Manager.
Close working with NHS health & social care professionals.
Close working with AUKEL internal departments e.g. Finance Team, Information and Advice, Befriending services, Community services, and our Handyperson services.
Close working with external partner agencies e.g. Food Banks, Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering, and Age UK Waltham Forest.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
CIY Europe is entering an exciting season of growth as our mission across Ireland and Europe takes deeper root in local churches, reaching more young people and those who lead them.As our impact expands, we are seeking an experienced and strategic Fundraising Manager to strengthen and scale our income generation across Ireland, Europe, and the USA.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for shaping and delivering a cohesive fundraising strategy across multiple income streams. The successful candidate will build on existing support while cultivating new partnerships to drive sustainable year-on-year growth. Working closely with the senior leadership team, the Fundraising Manager will oversee and develop income from churches, Christian trusts and foundations, statutory funders, major donors, events, and regular individual giving.
The ideal candidate is someone who actively lives out their faith in Jesus, understands the dynamics of church partnerships and statutory funding environments, and brings proven expertise in both the strategic and operational aspects of fundraising.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Head of Fundraising & Impact
£54,000 - £58,000 depending on experience
Gloucestershire based Charity with a national presence
Juice Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a values driven, impact led charity in their search for a talented Head of Fundraising & Impact. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking organisation at a pivotal stage of growth, where your strategic vision and leadership will directly influence long-term sustainability and impact.
Day to Day:
You will:
You Will Bring:
For You:
Juice Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, online checks, employment history checks and satisfactory references.
Please apply today to be considered for this fantastic opportunity.
Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a values-driven organisation working with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to protect the world’s rainforests and uphold their human rights. Since 1989, RFUK has partnered with forest peoples and grassroots organisations to secure land rights, challenge destructive industries, and influence laws and policies that safeguard forests and the people who depend on them.
Our mission is clear: to combine human rights and environmental protection to tackle deforestation. From the Congo Basin to the Amazon, our work has helped communities protect millions of hectares of rainforest. With a growing team of passionate advocates for social and environmental justice, we are committed to scaling up our impact to confront the accelerating climate and biodiversity crises.
About the role
This is a key role to help drive RFUK’s income generation and donor engagement. As Fundraising Coordinator, you will play a key role in the delivery of RFUK’s fundraising strategy to sustain and broaden the organisation’s scale and impact.
Reporting to the Head of External Relations and part of the Fundraising and Communications team, you will lead a range of activities and be responsible for developing and cultivating partnerships with trusts and foundations, ethical corporates, and supporters.
Based in London with hybrid working options, we offer flexibility, a supportive culture, and the chance to make a lasting difference.
All our work is delivered in close partnership with Indigenous and grassroots organisations in rainforest countries who are at the heart of what we do. We have a growing team of 30 staff members who are mainly based at our London office in the UK, in France or in DRC.
About you
You are an organised, self-starter and experienced fundraising professional with a proven track record of managing a diverse fundraising pipeline from identification and cultivation through to securing donations and successful stewardship.
You have confidence engaging with foundations, corporates, and individuals, and are excited to build long-term relationships with diverse stakeholders. You are eager and ready to use digital tools to streamline processes and maximise long-term donor engagement and support.
You have excellent communication skills, can juggle multiple tasks, thrive in a collaborative environment, and bring resilience and cultural sensitivity to everything you do.
Above all, if you’re passionate about social and environmental justice and ready to help shape RFUK’s future, we’d love to hear from you.
Job description and benefits
Please download the full job description from our website. We offer 30 days annual leave, 4% pension contributions, Employee Assistance Programme, learning and development allowance, and four weeks of work-from-anywhere flexibility.
Location
This role is offered as a hybrid role based in our Bethnal Green, London office. The postholder would be required to work in the office for 2 days per week during their 6-month probation period. This can be reviewed with their Line Manager thereafter.
Application Process
To submit your application, kindly complete the online application form by 9AM, 6 July 2026. Please be aware that the form will be anonymised for review by the panel.
Please note that CVs will not be considered.
We strongly encourage all candidates to read the Recruitment FAQs page on our website before submitting their application.
Regrettably, due to the large number of applications we usually receive, it is not possible to write to you should you not be shortlisted for an interview. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held in-person on 13 July 2026. Please let us know in your application if you are available to attend an interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Safenet is part of the Calico Group, an innovative group of companies, working together collaboratively to have a greater impact than they could alone. Our shared vision, flexible group structure, and expanding range of services help us adapt to the fast-changing environment and times in which we work.
Safenet are a well-established Domestic Abuse charity, working to reduce and eliminate domestic abuse and to deliver support services to survivors of domestic abuse across the Northwest of England.
At SafeNet, we believe in empowering individuals to build safer, healthier futures. We're offering a unique opportunity to train towards a Level 4 Domestic and Sexual Abuse Practitioner qualification, paving the way for a fulfilling career in roles such as:
We invest in our people, ensuring you learn and grow with SafeNet. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating lasting change.
About Us.
SafeNet is an innovative, value-led charity empowering individuals to live free from domestic abuse through fair, inclusive, and compassionate support services. Every day, we assist those who reach out to us in leading safer, healthier lives. As part of The Calico Group, our shared purpose is to make a real difference in people's lives.
We are at the forefront of promoting safe, healthy relationships and the conditions for productive and positive futures. SafeNet delivers innovative and life-changing services to support over 500 victims and survivors each year across Burnley, Lancaster, Rochdale, Bury, Preston, Pendle, and Oldham.
The Opportunity
We are seeking passionate, caring individuals who are excellent team players and committed to providing high-quality, trauma-informed services for victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
As a Domestic Abuse Support Practitioner (Children and Young People) within SafeNet’s community team, you will:
What We’re Looking For
We believe in recruiting for potential as well as experience. Our ideal candidate will have:
What’s in It for You?
At The Calico Group, we value our people and offer a supportive, inclusive culture alongside fantastic benefits:
And much more! We also offer enhanced holidays, sickness, maternity, and paternity options, ensuring you feel supported when you need it most.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Events Fundraising Officer (Maternity cover)
Up to 12-month fixed term contract
Full Time. Hybrid working (minimum 2 days in the office per week)
Location - This role can be based in any of our UK offices; Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Warrington
Salary: £40,013 for Cardiff, Edinburgh, Warrington per year. £44,945 for London per year (including London allowance)
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.
About the role
Reporting in to the National Events Manager, the Events Fundraising Officer will recruit and engage supporters, building trust and collaboration to strengthen Christian Aid’s event and DIY fundraising activity and maximise participation in challenge events. Supporting the planning and delivery of impactful fundraising and stewardship initiatives, while working flexibly to contribute to wider team priorities and key fundraising moments.
The post-holder will develop meaningful communications with Christian Aid’s supporters, churches, and volunteers to maximise engagement and create consistent, high-quality experiences.
Some of the main areas of responsibility for the Events Fundraising Officer include:
About you
Who we are looking for
Essential:
Desirable:
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
Cardiomyopathy UK's Director of Research and External Affairs leads the charity's research, policy and advocacy, and communications and marketing functions, with a team of four staff. The post-holder sets the strategic direction of the directorate, drives high-quality delivery, upholds the charity's values, and represents the charity externally. The Director is a member of the charity's Leadership Team, working closely with the CEO to steer the charity forward.
For the right person, this is an opportunity with real strategic scope. We want to build on our strong policy positions and evidence base and translate them into more proactive campaigning and influencing, moving from good policy thinking to concerted public affairs activity, strategic stakeholder engagement, and campaigns that achieve real change.
The Director will also lead the next phase of our research work, following our inaugural research grant-funding activity and James Lind Alliance top ten work. They will work with the Research Manager and our clinical and academic partners to better define and deliver our ambitions.
Raising awareness of cardiomyopathy, its signs, symptoms and genetic risk, is also within the team's scope. Too many people are still diagnosed late because neither they nor their GP knew what to look for. The Director will drive our communications and marketing agenda purposefully, equally ensuring the charity’s external profile is actively managed and enhanced.
About you
We're looking for a leader who is a collaborative and inclusive, able to build trust with staff, colleagues, external partners and the Board. They will have strong strategic, analytical and planning skills, with the ability to develop coherent strategies. They will have experience as a senior leader/ manager in a charity, health, research or patient-focused organisation. See the Person Specification for further details.
Why join us?
Cardiomyopathy UK is the national charity for people affected by cardiomyopathy. We provide specialist nurse support, peer support, wellbeing services and trusted information to thousands of people each year, as well as influencing policy, supporting advocacy, and funding and enabling better research.
We are ambitious about our future. We are committed to quality, accountability and continuous improvement. Most importantly, we are committed to ensuring that everyone affected by cardiomyopathy can live well with the condition.
We are a family friendly employer with flexible and hybrid working. We offer an enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, additional annual leave linked to length of service, and an extra special occasion day each year.
We are midway through our five-year strategic plan, at a genuinely exciting moment, both for the charity and for cardiomyopathy more broadly. If you are excited by the opportunity to shape our Research and External Affairs work, lead a strong team and ensure we can clearly demonstrate the impact of our work, we would love to hear from you.
First round interviews are scheduled to take place 20th/21st July
Second round interviews are scheduled to take place 3-6th Aug
Please note candidates will be asked to attend one interview in the Amersham office
We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to the interview process - we will provide further details on this when contacting short-listed candidates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting for a Fundraising Manager to develop and implement our fundraising strategy. You will take the lead on generating fundraising income, primarily through trusts and foundations, while also expanding the ambition of our individual donor programme. Building on the strong foundations already in place, you will continue to steward these relationships while helping us diversify our funder portfolio and identify new fundraising income streams.
If you are passionate about how the arts can make a difference to people’s lives and have great communication skills combined with fundraising experience, we’d love to hear from you.
The Old Fire Station is a centre for creativity in Oxford housing 3 organisations: charity Crisis, Arts at the Old Fire Station& Damascus Rose Kitchen
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.