Volunteer development officer jobs in Birmingham, west midlands

The Community Engagement & Support role is about providing greater sustainability and resilience for the Fahr’s Disease community and Fahr Beyond as a charity. The post holder will be building the capacity for Fahr Beyond to provide support for people living with Fahr’s and their families through creating a volunteer network that can provide an ongoing fortnightly support group. Additionally, through working with other organisations, the post holder will develop more support pathways and opportunities for patients; this is envisioned as strategic work within the Parkinson’s and Dementia space.

This post will also play a key role in bridging Fahr Beyond’s work with the community and medical professionals to develop awareness of Fahr’s Disease.  

What will you do in the role?

Volunteer Mobilisation & Management

• Support the development of a volunteer strategy for Fahr Beyond
• Actively manage the establishment of a volunteer network utilising prior expressions of interest, and you will support the onboarding of volunteers
• The main point of contact for volunteers and help resolve matters they may have

Engagement & Communication

• Monitor and respond to incoming correspondence to Fahr Beyond, along with assigning any actions for response to the appropriate volunteer
• Support the trustees and volunteers with managing Fahr Beyond’s social media
• Work with Fahr Beyond volunteers to ensure that Fahr Beyond maintains regular communications with patients, medical professionals, and key partners
• ·Represent Fahr Beyond at sector events and/or meetings, particularly with organisations we are a member of

Project & Event Management

• Support (and if required coordinate) Fahr Beyond’s education and awareness events for Fahr’s Disease, and events connecting multiple stakeholders in the Fahr’s Disease space
• Support volunteers in creating fundraising and community involvement activities (online and potentially in-person) 

Role purpose 

To lead the creation, development and optimisation of high-quality, audience-targeted content that supports marketing campaigns, strengthens brand awareness, and enhances engagement across a growing and increasingly diverse range of stakeholders. 

The role will address current capacity gaps within the Marketing and Communications team by generating, repurposing and managing multimedia content that supports programme promotion, brand storytelling and organisational positioning. 

Key relationships 

• Marketing and Communications Manager (line manager)
• Head of Marketing and Communications (dotted line)
• Business Development department, Innovation team, QA and Standards team, Programme Delivery team 
• Centres, particularly Centres of Excellence
• External stakeholders (partners, educators, young people)
• Internal staff contributing to content 

Key responsibilities 

Campaign Support: 

• Work closely with the wider Marketing and Communications team to provide content for campaigns and central communications
• Support delivery of increased campaign volume, scale and impact

Content Optimisation and Repurposing: 

• Repurpose content into multiple formats for use across channels (social, email, web, campaigns etc.)
• Ensure content is effectively reused to maximise reach and value
• Maintain a pipeline of diverse content to support audience segmentation

Content Creation and Development: 

• Develop multi-format content (video, written, visual, digital) tailored to different audiences and sectors 
• Generate evergreen content that can be reused and adapted across campaigns and channels 
• Produce content that supports strategic content aims 

Stakeholder Engagement: 

• Build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to generate authentic, impactful content
• Facilitate user-generated content, including youth voice and partner contributions

Insight and Continuous Improvement: 

• Gather feedback from stakeholders and audiences to refine content effectiveness
• Contribute to test-and-learn approaches to improve engagement and conversion
• Monitor performance indicators such as engagement rates, CTRs and website traffic 

People management responsibilities 

• No direct line management responsibility
• Will support coordination of contributors (internal staff, partners, freelancers where applicable) 

Skills and experience – essential 

• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and deadlines 
• Experience in content creation across multiple formats (digital, video, written)
• Strong copywriting and storytelling skills
• Ability to tailor content to different audiences and sectors
• Experience working with stakeholders to generate content
• Understanding of marketing and communications principles

Skills and experience – desirable 

• Experience capturing content on location
• Experience with brand development and positioning
• Knowledge of content performance analytics
• Experience in education, youth, or sport sectors 

Training and qualifications 

• Experience in marketing, communications, media or related field
• Ongoing professional development in content, marketing or digital communications desirable 

Development/career pathways for this role 

• Progression into Senior Content or Campaign roles
• Development into Marketing and Communications leadership pathways 

Personal qualities – for all roles in the Leadership Skills Foundation 

• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously 
• Customer focused 
• Effective and confident communicator 
• Proactive in approach and able to work on own initiative both collaboratively and independently 
• Adaptable to operational requirements and willing to learn 

Personal qualities – specific to this role 

• Creative thinker with strong storytelling instincts
• Highly organised with attention to detail
• Curious and proactive in identifying content opportunities
• Comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment 

Growth & Recruitment Officer – Midlands
Location: Home-based, with regular travel across the Midlands and occasional travel to Gilwell Park
Salary: £31,716 per year, Band E, Level 3, plus a car allowance.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week - Evening and occasional weekend work required.
Contract: Permanent

About the role

Join a supportive, home-based team and help more young people experience Scouting. You'll work with local volunteers across the Midlands, providing advice, guidance and practical support to help grow Scouting, strengthen leadership teams and recruit and retain volunteers.

You'll deliver workshops and webinars, develop resources and tools, and work closely with volunteers to help them create welcoming, sustainable Scout groups where young people can thrive.

What you’ll do as our Growth & Recruitment Officer:

• Support local volunteer leaders to grow and strengthen Scouting in their communities.
• Help volunteers recruit, retain and develop adult volunteers.
• Deliver workshops, webinars and inductions for volunteers.
• Develop practical resources and tools to support volunteer growth and development.
• Build strong relationships with volunteers, colleagues and external partners.
• Record, monitor and report on activity, and represent Scouts professionally at all times.

What we're looking for as our Growth & Recruitment Officer:

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with volunteers, community groups or volunteer-led organisations.
• Can build positive relationships and communicate confidently with a wide range of people.
• Is organised, able to manage a varied workload and work independently.
• Enjoys delivering presentations, workshops or training, both online and in person.
• Is confident using digital tools, including Microsoft Teams.

• Is passionate about supporting volunteers and making a positive difference for young people

Benefits

We’re proud to be an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations nationwide.

• 28 days’ holiday, rising to 32 days after 2 years’ service, plus extra days at Christmas
• Flexible working hours and hybrid options
• Work in a way that suits you, your role, and your department
• Double-matched pension up to 10% of gross salary
• Family-friendly employer with generous family leave
• Learning and development opportunities via our internal learning hub

For a full list of our benefits, click .

Closing date for applications: 23:59 Sunday 26 July 2026

Interviews will be held on 12 August 2026, West Mercia Scouts HQ, E Park Way, Wolverhampton WV1 2DN

Strictly no agencies. 

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

At Life Charity, our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. They give their time, skills and compassion to support women, families and communities across the UK. We’re looking for a passionate and organised Volunteer Experience and Engagement Officer to help us recruit, engage, support and celebrate our volunteers, ensuring they have a positive and rewarding experience from their first enquiry through to long-term involvement.

Accountable to: HR Advisor, Retail and Volunteer Operations Manager

Location: Home Based with travel to sites around the UK and to the Leamington Spa Office

Contract Information: 21 hours per week across a minimum of 3 days/Permanent

Salary: £15,288 actual (£25,480 FTE)

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rota for part time contracts)
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Birthday leave after 1 years’ service. 
• Paid mileage for travel to locations other than base location.

Internal Relationships: Directors and Heads of departments/HR Team/All staff within Services and Income Generation Teams

External Relationships: Volunteer Centres/Local Communities/Local Councils/Associations that support volunteer management/Training providers

The Volunteer Experience & Engagement Officer plays a key role in ensuring that volunteers have a positive, meaningful, and impactful experience with the charity. This role is responsible for recruiting, supporting, engaging, and retaining volunteers, while fostering a strong sense of community and alignment with the organisation’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

Volunteer Recruitment and Onboarding

• Develop and deliver effective volunteer recruitment strategies
• Manage volunteer applications, interviews, and selection processes
• Coordinate onboarding, inductions, and training sessions
• Ensure all volunteers are safely and appropriately onboarded (including checks where required)

Volunteer Experience and Engagement

• Act as the main point of contact for volunteers, providing ongoing support
• Design and implement initiatives to enhance volunteer satisfaction and engagement
• Organise events, recognition programmes, and feedback sessions
• Build a strong, inclusive, and motivated volunteer community

Retention and Development

• Monitor volunteer engagement and identify opportunities to improve retention
• Provide opportunities for skills development and progression
• Address concerns and resolve issues in a timely and supportive manner

Communication and Coordination

• Maintain regular communication with volunteers through newsletters, updates, and meetings
• Work closely with internal teams to match volunteers to suitable roles
• Ensure clear role descriptions and expectations for all volunteer positions

Monitoring and Reporting

• Track volunteer data, hours, and impact
• Collect feedback and evaluate volunteer programmes
• Produce reports on volunteer engagement and outcomes

Safeguarding and Compliance

• Ensure all volunteering activities comply with organisational policies and safeguarding standards
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all volunteers

Key Outcomes

Growth in Volunteer Base

• Increase in the number of active volunteers
• Strong pipeline of new applicants from diverse backgrounds
• Reduced time to recruit and onboard new volunteers

High-Quality Volunteer Experience

• Positive volunteer satisfaction scores (e.g. via surveys/feedback)
• Volunteers report feeling valued, supported, and connected to the mission
• Consistent delivery of a structured and welcoming onboarding experience

Volunteer Retention & Commitment

• Improved volunteer retention rates over time
• Increased average length of volunteer engagement
• Higher levels of repeat participation and commitment

Engagement and Community Building

• Regular and well-attended volunteer events, communications, and initiatives
• Strong sense of community and belonging among volunteers
• Increased participation in engagement activities (meetings, training, events)

Effective Volunteer Deployment

• Volunteers are well-matched to roles aligned with their skills and interests
• Positive feedback from internal teams on volunteer contributions
• Reduced gaps in volunteer coverage across departments

Measurable Impact of Volunteering

• Clear tracking of volunteer hours and contributions
• Demonstrable impact of volunteers on service delivery and beneficiaries
• Ability to evidence volunteer value for reporting and funding purposes

Strong Communication and Relationships

• Consistent, clear, and engaging communication with volunteers
• Positive relationships between volunteers and staff teams
• Timely response to volunteer queries and concerns

Compliance and Safeguarding

• All volunteers appropriately trained and compliant with policies
• Safeguarding standards consistently upheld
• Minimal incidents due to clear processes and proactive management

Os ydych yn drefnydd sy’n canolbwyntio ar bobl ac yn mwynhau meithrin cysylltiadau a chreu effaith, byddem wrth ein bodd yn clywed gennych.

Volunteers are at the heart of our work. Each year, they support over 70,000 young people to build confidence, develop skills and explore their futures through insight talks, workshops and events. 

We’re looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to grow and support our network across Wales. This is a new role, created as we invest in strengthening how we recruit, prepare and engage our volunteers, with the opportunity to shape how this work develops. 

In this role, you’ll build relationships with employers, public sector organisations and community groups to recruit volunteers from a wide range of industries. You’ll manage onboarding, support volunteers to feel confident and well-prepared to work with young people, and work closely with our Volunteer Manager and Programme Team to match volunteers to opportunities across Wales. 

You’ll play a key part in ensuring volunteers have a positive, high-quality experience – providing ongoing support, responding to feedback, and helping us continuously improve how we engage and retain our network. Alongside this, you’ll track activity, maintain accurate records, and contribute to understanding our reach and impact. 

We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive and great with people, confident building relationships, managing multiple priorities and communicating clearly. You’ll bring experience of working with volunteers, or in a coordination or partnership-focused role, and have a genuine motivation to support young people to achieve their potential. And, we'd love someone who is confident communicating in the medium of Welsh.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working collaboratively, is comfortable working across a wide geography, and is motivated by creating opportunities and delivering impact. 

If you’re motivated by purpose, confident bringing people together, and want to play a key role in expanding our impact across Wales, we’d love to hear from you. 

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We carry out social media checks on shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process, using only publicly available information and in line with our data protection responsibilities.

While we don’t specify this in our person specification, we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who have experienced some of the challenges that young people across Wales face today.

Contract type

Permanent

Location

Whittington

Hours

37.5 hours per week

Annual salary

Starting from C1 £28,176 with the ability to progress to C3 £31,217

Last day to apply

05/07/2026

The Learning & Development Officer is responsible for working closely with the Director of People & Organisational Development in supporting the design, delivery and development of the education and training across the hospice group.

They will coordinate and organise all in house and external training programmes, maintain accurate records, monitor compliance and support a learning culture across St Giles. They will provide full support for preparing documentation, ensuring all tasks are completed to a high standard and deadlines are met.

Additional responsibilities include assisting with delivering learning sessions, handling and dealing with all requests that come through the L&D department, supporting with data, audit, evaluations and coordinating all invoices.

They will provide essential administrative support to ensure the smooth, efficient delivery of St Giles learning and development initiatives to ensure we remain compliant through regulatory standards and frameworks.

The role will also maintain effective working relationships across the hospice to support efficient service delivery. 

Qualifications

Essential

·Good level of education including Maths & English

Desirable

·Relevant professional qualifications would be an advantage

Knowledge and experience

Essential

·Have a clear understanding and knowledge of Bluestream learning system

·Previous experience in a learning and development role

·Knowledge and understanding of CQC regulations

·Experience with learning management systems/platforms

·Knowledge of the full training cycle, from design to delivery

·Understanding of the importance of training in ensuring safe and effective care to patients

·Awareness of the need for confidentiality in accordance with Data Protection Act and local guidelines

Desirable

·Experience in the charitable sector

Values

·Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours

Skills

Essential

·Strong project management skills

·Excellent communication skills

·Ability to assess training needs and provide recommendations based on organisational goals

·Proficiency with MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word & MS Teams)

·Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

·Familiarity with competency frameworks

·Experience in a co-ordination ideally within learning & development.

Personal Attributes

·Empathetic

·Team player

·Able to work under pressure

·Collaborative

·Ambassador for St Giles Hospice

Other requirements

·Valid driving licence

·Eligibility to work in the UK

·Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests

Just so you know:

We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role, this may be earlier than the closing date.

If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. 

Join NAPA as Our Fundraising Officer

At NAPA, we're looking for an energetic, creative, and relationship-driven Fundraising Officer to help grow the resources that power our mission.

What You'll Do

• Develop and deliver innovative fundraising campaigns.
• Build and nurture relationships.
• Organise and support fundraising events and campaigns.
• Work closely with colleagues to share the impact of our work through engaging stories and communications.
• Help shape the future of our fundraising strategy.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience in fundraising.
• Is an excellent communicator with outstanding people skills.
• Can inspire others to support a worthwhile cause.
• Is organised, proactive, and results-focused.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys bringing fresh ideas to the table.
• Please note: this is a part time 18 month fixed term contract. 

Why Join NAPA?

• Be part of a passionate and supportive team.
• Make a tangible difference every day.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Help create sustainable change through innovative fundraising.
• If you're ready to use your talent, creativity, and ambition to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help NAPA build a brighter future.

Help shape the future of education by building a vibrant community as our new Development and Alumni Relations Officer. You will connect former students, parents, and local groups to create life-changing opportunities. It’s a dynamic role where your people skills, organisation, and passion will make a lasting impact.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Make an Impact: Directly support the transformational power of education by engaging the community in the lives of our students.
• Never a Dull Moment: Enjoy a varied workload where "no two days are the same".
• Connect with People: Build meaningful rapport across a wide network of former students, staff, and parents.

What You'll Do

• Event Management: Coordinate everything from casual coffee mornings to formal reunions and careers events.
• Communications & Media: Source inspiring stories, draft newsletter copy, and utilize traditional and digital media.
• Relationship Building: Act as the primary bridge between the department and the local community.
• Administration & Database: Maintain accurate records and ensure smooth day-to-day departmental operations.

Who We Are Looking For

• A "real people person" who excels at making authentic connections and building rapport with others
• A highly organised problem-solver capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and with a meticulous eye for detail
• A self-motivated person with a 'can do' attitude and a willingness to lend a hand, whatever the task
• Someone with a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of others.

Awards Officer - Education

Location: Bristol with hybrid working or Home based

Salary: £26,500 to £28,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term (up to 12 months - maternity cover)

Please note: The application deadline has been brought forward to the 17th July 2026.

We are aiming for an early August start date where possible, although we are happy to be flexible to accommodate the successful candidates' notice period.

Interviews may be held during the week commencing 20th July for applicants who are available, with additional interview slots during the week commencing 27th July, as originally planned, to provide flexibility.

About our Organisation  

The Soil Association, formed in 1946, is the only UK charity which works across the spectrum of human health, the environment and animal welfare. That’s because we cannot tackle these issues in isolation.   

We campaign for change, we support farming innovation, we serve healthy food in communities, we support and grow the organic market, and we protect forests. We couldn't do any of this without our supporters, partners, donors and dedicated staff. We make a difference in the world where it’s needed the most.  

About the Opportunity  

This is a great opportunity to join the Food for Life team as an Awards Officer – Education, supporting delivery of the Schools and Early Years Awards programmes. You’ll assess settings against award criteria, provide guidance and support, and help maintain high-quality, consistent programme delivery.

Working closely with the Awards Manager and wider team, you’ll also contribute to engagement and retention activity, use CRM data to support reporting and impact, and share insights to improve the programme.

This role offers valuable development experience in programme delivery, stakeholder engagement, and working with education settings, making it ideal for someone looking to broaden their experience and build confidence in a national programme environment.

About You  

You’re an organised and proactive communicator who enjoys supporting others and delivering great customer service. You’re confident working with a range of stakeholders and can manage queries clearly and professionally.

You have experience using databases or CRM systems and are comfortable working with data accurately. You’re a collaborative team player with strong attention to detail and an interest in improving how things work.

Most importantly, you’re keen to learn, develop new skills, and build experience in programme delivery, with a genuine interest in the aims of Food for Life.  

Commitment to Safeguarding  

The Soil Association and FFL are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults that we work with. In accordance with this  commitment we ensure that we follow a thorough and safe recruitment and selection process for all roles that work with children. This includes checking against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) where appropriate. Please note that if you are successful in your application to the role any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.  

Our Benefits

We offer a range of financial and lifestyle benefits to all our employees, including:   

• 27 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)  

• Pension scheme with ethical investment options and employer contribution increasing with length of service  

• Free membership of the Soil Association and discounts on organic produce  

• Volunteer days to give back to the local community or support green initiatives  

• Family friendly policies and flexible working   

• Cycle to work scheme  

• Sociable and engaging workplace of professionals that share a passion for healthy, sustainable lifestyle and produce  

Background

Middlesex Tennis is a registered charity that takes responsibility for the administration and development of tennis throughout the county, from those just thinking of taking up the game to tournament players of all levels. The County Association affiliates with the LTA and upholds their rules and regulations. We work closely with the LTA to implement their vision of ‘Tennis Opened Up’ and support their mission to transform communities through tennis to make tennis welcoming, enjoyable and inspiring to everyone.

Middlesex Tennis has a small team of salaried individuals that work with the Middlesex Tennis trustees and other volunteers. We are looking for a diligent and motivated individual to assist the team and trustees by providing accurate and timely transactional finance services, producing reports, processing payments, maintaining financial records, and assisting with reconciliations. This role will be home based with occasional travel across the County for meetings and events, where required.

Why Join Us

• Work within a passionate and supportive team of staff and trustees dedicated to tennis development with the opportunity to get involved with our tennis events.
• Take advantage of our charitable status to help develop tennis in Middlesex. 
• Flexibility to role and working hours can be considered.
• We actively invite applications from all candidates who meet the criteria and can work in the UK.
• We commit that everyone will receive equal consideration irrespective of your ethnicity, religion, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, age, any disability, marital or civil partnership status, and pregnancy or maternity status.

We particularly welcome applications from:

• People from ethnically diverse communities
• Deaf and disabled people
• Members of the LGBTQ+ community
• People with lived experience of the UK's many and varied communities

If you have experience and knowledge of finance administration and are passionate about tennis, we want to hear from you. 

Details

Job Title: Middlesex Tennis Finance Officer

Salary: £12,800 per annum (£32,000 full-time equivalent)

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract

Hours: Part-time - 2 days per week

Location: Remote home-based working with occasional travel across the county

Provisional Interview Dates: Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th July 2026

Role

The Finance Officer will support the Finance Lead and professional staff by providing accurate and timely transactional finance services, producing reports, processing payments, maintaining financial records, and assisting with reconciliations.

Specific Responsibilities 

Accounts Payable

• Set up and manage a finance/accounts inbox prioritising workloads effectively.
• Process and pay supplier invoices, grants, and other expenditure, ensuring correct authorisation from internal teams and accurate coding and entry into the accounting system (Xero).
• Process a high volume of invoices, including matching and reconciling discrepancies.
• Work with internal teams to ensure timely payment of invoices.
• Review, gain approval and process employee/trustee expenses.

Accounts Receivable

• Manage incoming payments and online payment platforms.
• Manage customer accounts to ensure timely collection of debts.
• Prepare and send invoices, track overdue accounts, and follow up on payments.
• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions.

Reconciliations, VAT and Compliance Support

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and support reconciliation of other balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and maintain supporting information.
• Ensure transactions are recorded correctly for VAT purposes.
• Ensure financial procedures are followed.
• Maintain and provide supporting documentation for an independent examination.

Reporting Support

• Prepare quarterly income and expenditure reports.
• Assist in preparing annual accounts and supporting schedules.
• Support budgeting and cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare reports for LTA as required.
• Prepare adhoc reports as required.

Payroll Administration

• Assist the Finance Lead in payroll administration when required.

General Accountabilities

• Maintain accurate records and audit trails.
• Liaise with banks as and when required.
• Assisting with system improvements and process enhancements.
• To undertake any other duties deemed relevant by the management team.

Person Specification

Essential

• Minimum 2 years of accounting, accounts payable/receivable experience.
• Excellent bookkeeping skills.
• Effective organisation, communication, diplomacy and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team and motivate others.
• Excellent IT skills and knowledge of MS Office applications including Excel.
• Excellent customer service skills and experience.

Desirable

• CCAB-qualified or part-qualified, or AAT qualified/part-qualified (or equivalent).
• Experience in charity finance and charity accounting principles.
• Experience of using Xero accounting software.
• Knowledge and interest in tennis/padel.

Campaigns Officer at Freedom for Animals

Salary: £15,736.50 per annum
Contract: Part-time (22.5 hours per week), Temporary (12-month contract with the possibility of extension)
Location: Remote, with travel across the UK as required
Closing date: 23rd July 2026 (We may appoint before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged)

Job Description

Freedom for Animals is one of the UK's longest-running animal rights organisations. Since 1957, we have been working to end the exploitation of animals through undercover investigations, research, campaigns, political lobbying, education and grassroots activism. Our vision is simple: Freedom for all animals.

We are now seeking an experienced, enthusiastic campaigner and passionate animal rights advocate to join our team as our Campaigns Officer.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in campaigns that expose cruelty, influence decision-makers, mobilise supporters and create lasting change for animals exploited in captivity. Working closely with the Co-Director (Campaigns), you will help shape and deliver ambitious campaigns across our key areas of work, including zoos, aquariums, mobile zoos, circuses and other areas of animal exploitation for entertainment.

The successful candidate will join a small, dedicated and ambitious team where every member has the opportunity to make a real impact. You'll lead campaign activity across digital and offline channels, coordinate supporter actions, engage with politicians and partner organisations, respond to media opportunities, contribute to consultations and represent Freedom for Animals at meetings, events and demonstrations.

We're looking for someone who thrives on turning strategy into action. You'll be equally comfortable developing compelling campaign materials, using digital and social media to engage and mobilise supporters, building relationships with politicians, coalition partners and other stakeholders, and identifying opportunities to advance our mission.

You will have a proven track record of delivering successful campaigns, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, confidence using digital campaigning tools and social media to inspire action, and an unwavering commitment to animal rights. Knowledge of issues affecting captive animals and experience of political advocacy or grassroots campaigning would be an advantage.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced campaigner looking to take the next step in their career with a respected and growing animal rights organisation. You'll have the opportunity to shape national campaigns, influence policy, work alongside investigators and campaign partners, and help create meaningful change for thousands of animals.

To apply, please submit your CV together with a covering letter explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role and person specification.

Freedom for Animals is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities.

The successful candidate will be expected to share Freedom for Animals' values, vision and commitment to ending the exploitation of animals.

Director of Community Services
£80,000 pa plus excellent benefits
Remote working
Permanent, 35 hours per week

This is a key senior leadership role, responsible for shaping and leading RNID’s community services so that we change lives one by one. The Director of Community Services will lead our flagship RNID Near You services and Contact RNID, with responsibility for business development, operational delivery, service quality, safeguarding, volunteer management and continuous improvement.

As Director of Community Services you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for RNID’s community services, setting a clear direction, maintaining strong delivery discipline and maximising impact for our service-users.  

• Set and maintain high standards for service quality and assurance, ensuring consistent practice, effective compliance arrangements and a culture of learning and continuous improvement.  

• Grow RNID’s community services by maximising opportunities to establish new RNID Near You services and maintaining a strong future services roadmap.  

• Strengthen safeguarding across RNID, ensuring systems and processes are proportionate, robust and effective in protecting service users, staff and volunteers.  

• Lead volunteer management across RNID, ensuring services have the volunteer capacity they need and that volunteers are well trained, supported and recognised.  

• Drive continuous improvement and further modernisation of services, ensuring they meet community needs. Improve the efficiency of services, helping RNID reach more people.  

• Foster a culture of strong performance management across all services, using insight into demand, quality, risk and impact to support effective decision-making and delivery.  

• Build and strengthen partnerships, particularly with NHS trusts, commissioners and other funders, to grow and improve services.  

• Play an active role in collective leadership and decision-making as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, modelling values-led, inclusive leadership and creating a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement.  

You are ready to work for a home-working organisation and have good IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word.

We are RNID: the national charity supporting the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. Together, we will end the discrimination faced by our communities, help people hear better now and fund world-class research to restore hearing and silence tinnitus. We work with our communities and partners across industry, government, charity, education and more to change life for the better. 

RNID has a proud history and big ambitions. We’re focused on making the greatest impact possible across the whole of the UK. We champion the latest technology and the opportunities it brings. We also know the value of a friendly face in local communities to support people where they need it most.

We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.

Closing date: 12 July 2026

Interview dates as below:

1. Stakeholder sessions: 20th & 21st July 2026
2. Final panel interviews: 27th & 28th July 2026

Bowel Cancer UK is the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to the best treatment and care.

We currently have employees working across four nations in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to deliver our ambitious new strategy, On a Mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a world where nobody dies of bowel cancer.

Job Summary

This role will lead the development, setup, and delivery of individual locations within our new hyper-local Early Diagnosis Programme designed to improve bowel cancer awareness and timely presentation in communities most affected by health inequalities. Central to the role is establishing strong partnerships - working with local cancer alliances or health boards, primary care, community pharmacies, employers, and community and faith groups - to create tailored, locally driven plans.

The post holder will oversee the design of bespoke 12-month delivery plans for each location, selecting and coordinating relevant Bowel Cancer UK interventions and ensuring all activity is grounded in local insight and evidence.

This role will be critical in delivering the first phase of the Early Diagnosis Programme, generating learning, refining the model, and laying the foundations for potential future scale-up across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver local early diagnosis programmes by developing tailored, evidence-based 12‑month plans to improve bowel cancer awareness and early presentation in targeted communities.

• Build and manage strong multi-agency partnerships with health systems, primary care, community groups, employers, and other stakeholders to drive coordinated, high-impact local activity.

• Coordinate programme delivery and impact by managing volunteers, overseeing implementation and evaluation frameworks, and using insights to refine and scale the programme nationally.

Please note that we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date or extend the application period, depending on the number of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and at Bowel Cancer UK we are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory basic, standard or enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dependent upon the role.

Lead the operations, governance and compliance that enable Solving Kids' Cancer UK to deliver its mission and impact for children and families affected by neuroblastoma. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will play a critical role in ensuring the charity operates effectively, compliantly and sustainably.

This broad and varied leadership role spans governance, risk, HR, IT, data protection and organisational operations, supporting delivery of the charity's strategy through robust systems, policies and processes. Acting as Company Secretary, you will work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, providing advice on governance, regulatory requirements and best practice. As a member of the Leadership Team, you will oversee key operational functions, lead cross-organisational projects and deputise for the CEO where required.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a strategic, highly organised and values-driven leader with strong experience in charity operations, governance and compliance. You will have a track record of ensuring organisations are well run, compliant and effectively managed, with the ability to oversee multiple operational areas and support strong governance and decision-making at Board level.

You will be comfortable working across a broad remit, including governance, risk, HR, IT and data protection, and confident providing clear, practical advice to senior leaders and trustees.

Person specification

Key requirements include:

• Significant senior-level experience in operations, governance or compliance within a charity or similar environment. 
• Strong understanding of charity governance and regulation, with experience supporting boards and senior leadership. 
• Experience overseeing organisational functions such as HR, IT, data protection or risk. 
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-organisational work effectively. 
• Strong judgement, integrity and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion. 

See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for information about Solving Kids' Cancer UK. 

This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution at the heart of a small, ambitious charity where strong operations are a vital enabler of impact for children and families.

Location: Home-based, within easy reach of London, with regular travel to the London office and occasional UK-wide travel.

First-stage interview: Thursday 6 August 

Second-stage interview: Thursday 13 August