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Governance Manager (12-months maternity cover)
About the role
This is an exciting time to join Emmaus UK and provide maternity cover for our Governance Manager.
This standalone role is responsible for managing the operations of the board and committees of Emmaus UK, as well as for providing support to local boards at Emmaus communities across Great Britain as they look to develop their governance arrangements.
The postholder will manage the board of trustees, leading on recruitment, induction and compliance, ensuring meetings run smoothly and are minuted effectively. They will also work as company secretary, managing the smooth-running of the AGM, and ensuring returns are made to Companies House and the Charity Commission within appropriate timeframes.
The Governance Manager is responsible for monitoring the development of policies, tracking completion and working with managers to continuously improve policies in line with changing regulation.
The role will also involve extensive work with members of the Emmaus movement, through the performance of reviews of local governance of members, reporting back to local boards on areas to celebrate and actions to develop. They will also be responsible for developing Emmaus UK’s best practice toolkit for trustees to refer to in developing their local governance arrangements, and for liaising with the wider Emmaus movement through facilitation of the membership processes with Emmaus Europe and Emmaus International.
About Emmaus UK
We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.
Emmaus is a unique, secular organisation supporting homeless and socially excluded people by providing a home, meaningful work opportunities and a sense of belonging.
There are currently over 30 Emmaus communities across the UK, stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, including three Emmaus groups working towards the development of services in their areas. Collectively the Emmaus federation supports more than 1,000 people with experience of homelessness.
Emmaus UK Governance
- Manage the board of trustees, leading on recruitment, delivering a comprehensive and appropriate induction, dealing with enquiries, maintaining declarations of interest, skills audit and eligibility forms and ensuring all details are up to date and accurate.
- Act as company secretary for Emmaus UK, leading on the preparation for and delivery of the Annual General Meeting, filing required returns, developing documents associated with membership, and ensuring the charity is compliant with relevant charity and company law.
Board and Committee Meetings
- Coordinate board meetings including organising venues, liaison with the relevant secretary and chairs in creating agendas, preparing and distributing papers and taking and circulating accurate minutes
- Oversee the smooth-running of committee meetings in conjunction with the admin team, including creation of the annual calendar.
- Ensure all follow up actions are coordinated, and ongoing rolling actions logs are maintained and appropriately shared with the Emmaus UK staff team.
Emmaus UK Governance Development
- Lead on governance projects within Emmaus UK, including but not limited to risk, policy management and internal governance reviews, reporting to the Board and subcommittees as appropriate.
- Provide governance advice and support to staff members on an ad hoc basis.
- Monitor all internal policies and procedures ensuring they are fit for purpose and kept under review by the relevant staff members.
Federation Governance
- Lead on reviews of members’ local governance arrangements, scheduling, undertaking analysis, reviewing documentation, collating responses from members and observations from Emmaus UK Senior Leadership Team members, and reporting to local boards on findings and Emmaus UK’s Audit & Risk Committee on emerging themes.
- Provide guidance for federation members on governance development through ad hoc advice, the production of governance toolkits and supporting resources.
- Facilitate the membership processes and requirements for Emmaus Europe and Emmaus International, supporting transitioning members and contributing to movement-wide events such as the World and Regional Assemblies, international visits and exchange programmes.
To apply
· To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us, our Email address is in the application Pack by COP Wednesday 19th November 2025.
· Please ensure you download the job pack and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.
· Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 26th November or Friday 5th December 2025.
· If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us, the email address is in the Application Pack.
Registered Charity 
11 - 20
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Amala’s mission is to use the power of education to transform the lives of young refugees, their communities and the world. We are a UK-registered charity delivering innovative educational programmes for displaced youth globally. We have developed the first accredited secondary level programme and qualification for out of school refugee and crisis affected youth, and we also offer Changemaker Courses in areas such as Peace-building, Ethical Leadership, and Social Entrepreneurship.
Our approach to education is conveyed through our human-centred, context-inclusive curricula and learning programmes that are relevant to the lives that our students lead today and will lead in the future.
We’re looking for an organised and detail-oriented Governance Clerk to support our Board of Trustees and committees. In this flexible, remote role, you’ll ensure the smooth running of meetings, maintain accurate documentation, and compliance with governance requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
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Coordinating and minuting Board and committee meetings
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Managing agendas, papers, and governance records
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Ensuring compliance with internal governance requirements and charity regulations
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Supporting trustee onboarding and development
Skills and experience
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Demonstrable experience of having successfully worked with charity boards and committees including writing agendas and concise and accurate minute taking
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Experience of maintaining systems and records in a governance or committee environment
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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with excellent written English
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Familiarity with charity governance requirements and the UK Charity Governance Code
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Professionalism, discretion, and sound judgement in handling sensitive information
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Comfort working independently and remotely; able to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
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Company Secretary Experience desirable
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Experience with Google Workspace and basic formatting tools for paper packs preferred
You must have the legal right to work in the UK, and be available to attend one in-person meeting per year in or around London.
At Amala, we are committed to building an inclusive and equitable team. If you share our belief in the transformative power of education, we’d love to hear from you.
Learn more and apply: For detailed information on this role, including the full list of responsibilities, experience, and instructions on how to apply, please refer to the job description.
Closing date: Friday 21 November 2025, 12:00 GMT
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The Senior Digital Marketing & Participation Manager will lead the AMA’s marketing and participation strategy, to build financial growth, visibility, and engagement through co-creation with our community of members. This role will integrate brand development with participatory marketing to develop deeper community connections with members and non-members.
We are looking for someone who will champion innovative, inclusive, and data-informed approaches to build the AMA’s profile and amplify the voices of our members. Our ideal candidate will have strong digital marketing experience at a strategic level, be confident in leading and developing a small team, and have a balanced creative and commercial approach.
As a small team, all of our senior roles include an element of practical delivery and administration. We’re looking for someone who can lead at a strategic level, but is also happy and capable delivering some practical elements within their role too.
Essential experience, skills and attributes
- Experience of leading, developing, and inspiring a small team
- Experience of leading successful digital-focused multichannel marketing strategies driving both income and impact
- A data-driven approach and be confident in analysing data and turning insight into actionable strategy
- Experience in building and engaging digital communities or membership growth initiatives
- A passion for the work, potential, and benefits of the Arts Marketing Association
For more information about the role, and who we're looking for, please visit the AMA website to view the full advert and download the job pack.
Please note: the AMA is a 4-Day Week organisation, so our full time hours are 30 working hours per week (32 including breaks) for full time salary. These are usually worked Monday - Thursday, with Fridays as a non-working day, but we can be flexible on this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The post holder will be required to coordinate and attend events across the UK, including our annual national conference in London and other planned regional events throughout the year. Travel and occasional overnight stays may be needed.
Role Purpose
The Events Coordinator is responsible for planning, organising, and delivering a varied programme of impactful events for service users, volunteers, and the wider cardiomyopathy community. These include, but are not limited to, supporting logistics, planning and execution of information days, medical education events, webinars, volunteer development days, and the charity’s annual national conference.
The role covers the full lifecycle of event management, from concept and planning through to delivery and evaluation. This includes oversight of event budgets, supplier and stakeholder management, and ensuring all events are delivered to a high standard, on time, and within budget. Events will be delivered both in person and online, so confidence in managing virtual and in-person events is essential.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the charity, the Events Coordinator ensures that every event is accessible, engaging, on budget and aligned with Cardiomyopathy UK’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by cardiomyopathy.
Key Responsibilities
Event Planning & Delivery
- Work with internal teams and external stakeholders to define event objectives, content, themes, budgets, and logistical requirements.
- Plan and deliver a varied programme of events including information days, medical education sessions, webinars, volunteer development days, and the annual national conference.
- Research, negotiate, and book venues, suppliers, exhibitors, speakers, and contractors.
- Develop and manage event timelines, schedules, budgets, contracts, and all related administration.
- Oversee event budgets, ensuring costs are monitored, value for money is achieved, and accurate reporting is provided.
- Coordinate and supervise event staff, volunteers, and suppliers to ensure smooth and professional event delivery.
- Lead on event promotion and marketing, working with communications colleagues to maximise reach and attendance.
- Deliver online and in-person events, ensuring a high-quality experience for all participants.
- Ensure all events are delivered safely, inclusively, and in compliance with health and safety, accessibility, safeguarding, and organisational policies.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues during events to minimise disruption.
- Collect, analyse, and report on event feedback, providing recommendations for future improvements.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, speakers, suppliers, and volunteers.
- Act as a key point of contact for event-related queries before, during, and after events.
- Work collaboratively with teams across the charity to enhance events and develop new formats to meet emerging needs.
General Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for all events.
- Provide administrative and project support as required.
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture within Cardiomyopathy UK.
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience coordinating and delivering events, including online and in-person formats.
- Proven budget management skills and experience negotiating with suppliers.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, able to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Confident using event software, online meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams, etc.), Eventbrite, Mailchimp and Microsoft Office applications.
- A creative approach to problem solving and event promotion.
- Willingness to work flexibly, including travel to events, occasional evenings or weekends when events require.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the charity sector or healthcare environment.
- Experience of evaluating event impact and outcomes.
- Knowledge of accessibility and inclusion best practice in event delivery.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter (no more than two pages of A4)
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Administration and Events Officer
Salary: £29,564 per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Part-time (0.8 FTE), six-month fixed-term (with the possibility of extension)
Hours: 30 hours per week, worked over four days (to be agreed)
Location: Home-based (fully remote) with occasional UK travel required
Driving licence and access to a vehicle required
The 15 UK National Parks are among Britain’s most cherished landscapes — places that connect people with nature, inspire wellbeing, and play a vital role in tackling the climate and biodiversity crises.
Prospectus is proud to be supporting our client in the search for an Administration and Events Officer to provide vital operational and events support to their growing team. They are a small, entrepreneurial organisation dedicated to growing the UK National Parks family’s impact, resources, and influence.
As Administration and Events Officer, you will play a key role in supporting our client's operations and event delivery across the UK’s National Parks. You’ll help keep systems running smoothly, coordinate meetings and events, and provide administrative support to the wider team and the Management Board.
About the role
In this role, you will:
- Provide operational and administrative support to the Head of Operations, Management Board, and wider team.
- Manage CRM data, process invoices and expenses, and coordinate travel and meeting logistics.
- Support the planning and delivery of events — from venue research and supplier liaison to guestlist management and on-the-day coordination.
- Assist with Board administration, diary management, note-taking, and general operational communications.
- Contribute to smooth team operations by maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and excellent communication.
About you
You will be a self-starter with exceptional organisational and communication skills, experienced in supporting busy teams and coordinating events. You’ll be confident using Microsoft 365 and CRM systems, have strong attention to detail, and be comfortable working with sensitive information.
You’ll enjoy helping colleagues stay organised and effective, thrive in a remote working environment, and have a collaborative, flexible approach to your work. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required for occasional travel across the UK.
Why join NPP?
You’ll be joining a small, supportive, and ambitious team dedicated to growing the impact of the UK’s National Parks. The organisation offers:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
- Flexible working and wellbeing support
- Company pension scheme
- Learning and development opportunities
As a specialist recruitment practice, Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are here to support you throughout the process.
To apply, please submit your CV. Cover letters are not required at this stage. Should your experience align with the role, we’ll provide the full job description and arrange an introductory conversation.
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About Restless Development
Restless Development is a locally-led, globally connected network, independently registered and governed in nine countries (India, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe) bound together by our vision for youth power. We support the collective power of young leaders to create a better world. We run youth-led programmes to tackle the issues that young people care about the most.
We also run the Youth Collective – a growing network of over 5000 local youth civil society groups and organisations in 185 countries. We are committed to creating a network that walks the talk on power shifting, using the power shifting checklist, both internally and externally.
Our approach to safeguarding
Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, volunteers and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our Safeguarding Policy.
More information about Restless Development:
- Restless Development Strategy
- Youth Collective
- Power Shifting Checklist
- We Are Restless Blog
About the Event
The Schools Triathlon is a fun, mass participation sporting event for 7–13 year olds. Its mission? To get more young people moving, having fun, and discovering the power of fundraising. In 2025, over 10,000 young people took part in 12 events, raising an incredible £1.5 million for Restless Development and local charities. Since it began, the Schools Triathlon has raised over £5 million—making it our flagship fundraising event.
About the Role
As the Fundraising Events Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in delivering the Schools Triathlon series. You’ll work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including the Schools Triathlon Committee, event venues, local schools, participants, volunteers, and our event delivery partners.
You’ll take the lead on two to three Schools Triathlon events, managing all aspects of planning and delivery with the school and our third party event company. This includes delivering engaging school assemblies at local schools to inspire pupils to take part and fundraise for Restless Development.
Our volunteers are the heart of the Schools Triathlon and without them, these events simply couldn’t happen. This role will be crucial in recruiting, coordinating, and supporting volunteers before, during, and after each event.
With support from the Senior Fundraising Manager. You will:
- Develop and implement creative volunteer recruitment strategies.
- Build strong relationships with local community groups
- Manage volunteer communications, ensuring a positive and rewarding experience.
- Work closely with each of the host schools to support them with their student and staff volunteers
- Lead on the Duke of Edinburgh volunteer programme, working closely with host schools to expand and strengthen this initiative.
This is a varied and hands-on role, offering plenty of opportunities to develop your skills across different areas of events and volunteer management. You’ll need to be proactive, adaptable, and able to manage your time effectively while staying calm under pressure. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as you’ll be working closely with a wide range of people.
If you’re passionate about delivering great events and recognise the vital role that volunteers play in their success, we’d love to hear from you.
Job title : Fundraising Events Coordinator.
Location :Home based - South West England
Salary : £31,000 gross per annum
Preferred start date: End of December / January 2026
Length of contract : Permanent
Visa requirement : Must have the right to work in the UK
Other requirements : Must have a full drivers licence and access to reliable and roadworthy vehicle. Will be expected to complete a DBS check.
Reports to : Senior Fundraising Manager
Expected travel : Travel to London for staff meetings and other areas in the UK. Evening and weekend work for which time off in lieu will be given. Expenses for travel and work outside working hours will be given according to our policy.
Key Responsibilities:
Schools Triathlon Events:
- Support the planning and delivery of Schools Triathlon events from start to finish.
- Work collaboratively with the wider Schools Triathlon team to ensure smooth logistics, communications, and event-day operations.
- Attend meetings with schools, venues, and third-party suppliers to coordinate event logistics.
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with key stakeholders including schools, committees, and delivery partners.
- Deliver engaging school assemblies and fundraising workshops to inspire participation and fundraising.
- Manage the assembly tracker to ensure it is kept up to date, with relevant members of the team notified when new assemblies are booked in.
Volunteer Management
- Take ownership of the volunteer project plan for all Schools Triathlon events.
- Lead the recruitment of event volunteers and student volunteers across host schools.
- Build strong, positive relationships with volunteers, ensuring a high-quality and rewarding stewardship experience.
- Coordinate and support local volunteer groups to ensure each event is fully staffed.
- Work closely with the Senior Fundraising Manager and host schools to deliver and expand the Duke of Edinburgh volunteer programme.
- Identify creative ways to grow and strengthen the Schools Triathlon volunteer network.
- Manage the volunteer inbox, responding promptly and professionally to all enquiries.
Systems, Processes & Communications:
- Support the team with event communications, ensuring timely, accurate, and professional responses.
- Use DotDigital to deliver email communications to volunteers and event participants.
- Confidently use Excel to process data and maintain accurate records across internal and external databases.
- Log and manage data accurately in Eventrac (registration system) and Salesforce (CRM), including imports, new records, and regular data cleaning.
- Support the management of fundraising through JustGiving, ensuring all fundraising pages are correctly logged and tracked within the CRM.
Others
- Must attend the Schools Triathlons as needed across April, May and June and other occasional evening and weekend work, for which time off in lieu will be given.
- Support on wider charity initiatives as and when needed
- Many of the schools we have relationships with are not accessible by public transport, so it is vital you have access to a reliable roadworthy vehicle. All travel will be reimbursed in accordance with Restless Development’s travel policy.
- Undertake any other duties as requested by the Senior Fundraising Manager.
- Support the Senior Fundraising Manager with developing an individual giving process.
We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our Values.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Experience in planning and delivering events, ideally within the charity, education, or community sector.
- Experience of working with volunteers or an understanding of what makes a positive volunteer experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences
- Proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and remain calm under pressure.
- Enthusiastic, personable, and confident when engaging and motivating others.
- Creative and proactive, able to take ideas from concept through to delivery.
- Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, and confident using digital tools for communication and data management.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for travel to event sites and schools).
- Good organisational skills, with the ability to help plan and support events and fundraising activities.
Desirables
- Experience in fundraising or supporting fundraising initiatives.
- Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce), event platforms (Eventrac, JustGiving), and email marketing tools (DotDigital).
- Experience delivering presentations or workshops, particularly with young people.
- A genuine belief in the mission and values of Restless Development, and a commitment to representing them through your work.
Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.
What we do for you
Remuneration
We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations. In addition to salary, we offer pension contributions and other benefits in accordance with the local Hub.
Values and Culture
At Restless Development, we’re proud that the strength and integrity of our Values has been recognised by staff, young people, donors and others who we work with. Beyond this, we have a culture of recognising and celebrating both our Values and our global achievements with monthly Values Champions and an annual Values Day.
Work-life Balance
It goes without saying that we work hard at Restless Development. We also recognise the importance of helping staff to maintain a positive work-life balance by offering:
- 24 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays and with an extra day of annual leave given for each full year of service, up to a maximum of 28 days).
- Birthday Leave
- Access to flexible working.
- Generous study leave, maternity, paternity or adoption leave, and other leave allowances.
Professional Development
Restless Development is proud to be an employer who recognises potential and invests in the development of its staff. We are committed to the professional development of our staff through:
- Empowering opportunities to work on significant projects which stretch and inspire staff – allowing them to develop on-the-job.
- Regular performance management.
- Training and development opportunities, including supporting our staff to identify mentors both within and outside of the agency.
- Quarterly Staff Workshops for all staff to give and receive agency updates, receive training, and socialise.
Travel and Medical Insurance
When travelling abroad with work, all staff will be covered by Restless Development's travel insurance. Any additional insurances/benefits will be shared with the successful applicant, and are dependent on the country of hire.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and an expression of interest that provides tangible examples of how your skills, knowledge and experience will support your ability to perform the key priorities outlined in the above job description (using no more than 750 words)
Apply by Monday 24th November 2025. For more tips on how to apply visit our website here.
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