Volunteer development officer jobs
In September 2025 Oxford opened its new home for humanities, the state-of-the-art Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. Building on our successes in recent years, we are growing the team with a new senior fundraising role that will work with world-class academics and artists in our faculties and in the Centre’s cultural programming.
In addition to housing a Humanities Library and 7 academic faculties, the Schwarzman Centre includes a world-class, purpose-built concert hall space, theatre, cinema and ‘black box’ performance space, creating a new home for music, film, performing arts and visual arts in Oxford and transforming the experience for students, academics and the local community. The building will create a step change in the visual and performing arts in Oxford, establishing a central base for the Music faculty and History of Art department while offering exciting potential for collaboration with the Ruskin School of Art.
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. We are looking for a new senior fundraiser to join our energetic team to raise major gifts for a range of posts, scholarships and other priorities across the Humanities Division. Oxford is the world’s leading university for humanities teaching and research. The University’s scholarship in languages, literature, history, philosophy, religion, and the arts – from the earliest civilisation to the present day – enriches our understanding of humankind. Our research informs how we engage with historic issues and contemporary concerns, and contributes to our understanding of – and solutions to – some of the most complex global challenges, from climate change to the impacts of Artificial Intelligence.
About the Role
This fundraiser will work closely with senior academics in the Humanities Division. The post will focus primarily on funding for posts and scholarships in the academic faculties as well as securing support for the activities of the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, including the programme of public events that will start taking place in the building from spring 2026. An interest and appreciation for the arts and humanities is essential.
To Be Successful You’ll Need:
· To be an experienced development professional with a strong track record of securing major gifts and the ability to secure gifts in the range of £100k-£1m+
· Confidence to work with people from a range of backgrounds, both internally and externally
· The ability to think creatively in prospecting, cultivation and stewardship by identifying and maximising opportunities
· To work well as part of a team, with the capacity to work independently on projects and priorities
· A passion for the arts and humanities, and an awareness of the funding landscape in the UK and internationally
What We Offer
As an employer, we value the wellbeing and development of all our employees. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
· 38 days annual leave (including public holidays)
· Hybrid working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance
· Extensive personal and professional development opportunities
· Membership to CASE to support your professional development as an educational advancement professional
· Supportive childcare services and other family-friendly leave schemes for working parents, guardians and those with caring responsibilities
· Generous family leave for maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave
· Excellent contributory pension scheme for your financial future
· Salary sacrifice scheme for additional savings
· Subsidised sports centre membership to promote well-being
· Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting
· Discounted bus and transit travel
In addition, you will have access to a vibrant community with social groups and sports clubs fostering an inclusive atmosphere.
Application process:
· Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions. You will be taken to our online Applicant portal.
· Applications should consist of a full CV and a letter of application in your own words, in PDF format (maximum of 2 pages; no AI-written applications, please) outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.
Only applications received before 12.00 noon on Monday 19 January 2026 can be considered.
Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on Tuesday 27 January 2026, in person in Oxford.
Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.
We raise funds in support of the University’s academic priorities, securing donations for all aspects of academic and student endeavour.



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Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Salary: £27,500 per year, pro rata (£11,000 actual salary).
Hours: Part time, fixed term 12 month contract, 14 hours per week (0.4 FTE)
Work pattern: Flexible, between Monday-Friday
Start date: ASAP
Location: Remote. With travel to team away days every 2-3 months. All equipment and travel for work will be paid for by the charity.
Reporting to: Head of Support Services
About Pregnant Then Screwed (PTS)
Pregnant Then Screwed (PTS) is the leading charity working to end the motherhood penalty. Founded on International Women’s Day in 2015, our work is rooted in lived experience and delivered with fearless conviction. We campaign for change, provide support and advice, and build community with working parents across the UK. We do this with rigour, rage, and love.
With a new CEO, we’re now at a pivotal moment in our journey, and we’re looking for someone who’s excited to build with us — shaping what comes next for one of the UK’s most fearless campaigning charities.
The Role
Pregnant Then Screwed’s Tribunal Mentor Programme is a peer-to-peer support service for women and parents taking legal action against an employer for pregnancy and maternity discrimination. We match mentees with volunteer mentors who have been through the Employment Tribunal process themselves for 12 weeks of support through weekly calls. We relaunched the programme in October 2025, and now, with funding from The National Lottery, we are looking for a part time Support Services Coordinator to help us grow and maintain new mentoring matches.
As the Support Services Coordinator, you will be responsible for recruiting and inducting mentees and volunteers onto the programme and supporting matches throughout their journey. You’ll also drive engagement with the programme, and develop recruitment strategies for potential volunteers and mentees.
Responsibilities:
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Coordinating the Tribunal Mentor Programme and volunteers.
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Welcoming new mentee and mentor applicants to the programme through 121 and group calls.
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Recruitment and engagement of new volunteers and participants.
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Monitoring our Community WhatsApp groups and responding to enquiries.
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Hosting regularly mentor and mentee online check-ins.
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Researching further support and signposting options for mentees.
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General administrative tasks, including managing volunteer and mentoring data, supporting the Head of Support Services with reporting data and responding to general enquiries.
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Supporting our Head of Support Services with volunteer training, policy and process development.
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Supporting other Support Services projects where necessary.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Volunteer engagement - demonstrated through experience managing or coordinating volunteers.
- Diversity, equity and inclusion focus, able to demonstrate a deep understanding of (and confidence in discussing) anti-oppression.
- Engaging written and verbal communication skills - demonstrated through a proven ability to craft engaging newsletters, social posts or discussion prompts.
- Mentee and mentor growth and retention - demonstrated through experience in growing and sustaining a befriending or mentoring programme (or transferable skills from other types of service user engagement)
- Technologically proficient and confident - demonstrated through experience using Beacon or other CRM systems and digital work tools.
Please note this job description is not exhaustive, and you may be required to take on additional responsibilities that are within scope of the role.
What We Offer
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Flexible working is embedded in our culture with employees working different hours, and days of the week.
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34 days annual leave, including statutory bank holidays. This is pro-rata for part-time staff.
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Paid leave between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
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Two paid ‘Wellbeing Days’. These are days that can be booked off with no notice and no questions asked.
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Five days’ paid leave to care for dependents. These can be used when a dependent is unwell, for settling in days at nursery or school, or for activities such as sports day or school plays.
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After two full years of service, employees are entitled to an additional day of paid leave for every additional year, up to a maximum of three additional days.
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Participation in a comprehensive workplace pension scheme with contributions from the organisation of 4%.
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Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Maternity and adoption leave is paid at a rate of 100% for 20 weeks, 50% for the next six weeks, and then statutory for the remaining time. Paternity is paid at a rate of 90% for six weeks.
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Employees work from home, with an in-person team away taking place every six - eight weeks (locations vary).
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It is expected that all employees will engage in at least four days of training per year. Mandatory training includes: GDPR, Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity and Safeguarding training.
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All employees will be provided with a company laptop, riser, monitor, mouse and mouse mat should they need, plus £100 to spend on other office set-up needs, including stationery where necessary.
Ready to help us shape a fairer world for working mums and parents? Here’s how to apply:
Step 1: Answer our screening questions and upload your CV via CharityJob. You will need to apply by 11pm on Sunday 11th January 2026
Step 2: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview, which includes preparing a 10 minute presentation, and Q&As. We envisage interviews taking place in the last week of January or first week of February.
Please try to keep your answers to each screening question succinct and under 350 words.
Charity working to end the motherhood penalty.
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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!
Exciting opportunity for an ambitious person to make a real difference for nature!
This role will work with the Land Manager (West) on the delivery of practical improvements for wildlife across GWT nature reserves and throughout Nature Recovery Zones (NRZs) in the west of the county (Lower Wye Valley, Central Forest of Dean, Severn Hams, Leadon Vale) with workshops at Tidenham Chase, Coleford and Gloucester. Habitats include heathlands, ancient woodland, species-rich unimproved grasslands, floodplain meadows, hay meadows, quarry pits, mires and more.
This role will help to mentor Wild Trainees, and work with volunteer teams to help deliver work plan objectives.
An important part of this role will be supporting the trusts conservation grazing objectives with native and hardy breeds of livestock including Highland cattle, Exmoor ponies and Hebridean sheep.
This is a permanent, full-time post (35 hours per week) subject to a six-month probationary period.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found before the advertised closing date.
Closing date: Thursday, 22nd January 2026.
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among its workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation. The Trust’s policy is to provide equality, fairness and respect for all staff, whether temporary, part-time or full-time; ensure no unlawful discrimination against the Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation; and to oppose and avoid all forms of unlawful discrimination.
A full copy of the policy is available on request.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The University of Oxford aims to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Philanthropy plays a critical role in enabling Oxford to maintain and build on its status as a world-class centre of learning. The Development and Alumni Engagement Office (DAE) at the University of Oxford has been successful in raising funds from a broad, international range of donors. All support enables the University to achieve its key aims of advancing excellence in research and teaching.
Within DAE, the Foundations and Corporations team is a pan-University fundraising team focused on building and maintaining successful philanthropic relationships for the University’s priorities. Funding secured supports posts and key research areas such as the environment, health and societal challenges, as well as scholarship support for postgraduate students. We work closely with our colleagues in specialist fundraising teams as well as those in business partnerships, innovation teams and research services.
This is an exciting time to join our Development and Alumni engagement team. The role of Senior Development Executive – Foundations and Corporations will support the University to establish and grow new philanthropic relationships with charitable trusts, foundations and corporations across a range of subject areas and themes, from global health and climate change, to civil society and the role of AI. Funding secured will support capital projects, academic posts, innovative research and enable talented students to undertake further studies at Oxford. To achieve this, you will have the support of excellent colleagues across DAE as well as wider academic, departmental and professional service staff at Oxford.
About you
You are an experienced philanthropic fundraiser with a strong track record of securing major gifts, a confident approach and the ability to think creatively. Your ability to build rapport and relationships swiftly will enable you to lead on major gift fundraising (securing donations of £500k-£1m+), working with a range of donors (corporates, trusts and foundations). Your ability to establish credibility and foster trust across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders will be key to your success. Your strong experience of building philanthropic partnerships with organisation donors will be key. Experience of work in higher education is desirable. Above all, you will share Oxford’s mission and be driven to create meaningful impact through philanthropy.
What We Offer
Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:
· Flexible hybrid working
· An excellent contributory pension scheme
· 38 days annual leave
· Membership to CASE
· Training and development opportunities
· A comprehensive range of childcare services
· Family leave schemes
· Cycle loan scheme
· Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
· Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loan
You could be helping to deliver philanthropic support that funds breakthroughs in science and health, enables new public policy and interventions, or facilitates education for the next generation of leaders in their fields. If this sounds like the kind of challenge you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you.
Application process:
· Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions. You will be taken to our online Applicant portal.
· Applications should consist of a full CV and a letter of application in your own words, in PDF format (maximum of 2 pages; no AI-written applications, please) outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.
Only applications received before 12.00 noon on Tuesday 13 January 2026 can be considered.
Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on Wednesday 21 January 2026, in person in Oxford.
Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.
We raise funds in support of the University’s academic priorities, securing donations for all aspects of academic and student endeavour.



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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!
Cord is an international charity working to make peace a reality where people don’t have the freedom to exercise their rights. We work to build the relationship between those in power and local communities.
We believe that people flourish when all parts of society work together. Peaceful relationships make that possible. The simple act of talking begins a journey of growth which transforms mistrust, includes the excluded and turns adversaries into allies.
Cord operates in eight countries and implements programmes in the following areas:
- Empowering Women & Girls
- Accessing Fundamental Freedoms
- Climate & the Environment
- Economic Empowerment
- Supporting Stronger Societies
We are a small, committed team who love working together to make a huge impact. If you like the sound of us, then take a look at the recruitment pack and come and join our team!
About the Role
Are you someone who is passionate about seeing positive change in our world? Can you analyse data efficiently, present information clearly, and work collaboratively?
We are looking for someone to join our Programme Operations Unit, which exists to provide support to country programme teams Finance, Programme Quality, OMEAL (Organisational, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning), Operations (which includes human resources facilities including digital working).
The Programme Operations Officer role reports to the Programme Quality Lead (PQL) who has overall responsibility for quality oversight of programme compliance including reporting and project implementation across Cord’s country programmes and provides support in developing overall capacity for implementing programmes. The PQL also leads on Cord’s OMEAL system linked to learning and knowledge, ensuring that impact is monitored and learning is disseminated.
The Programme Operations Officer will support the Programme Quality Lead to deliver programme quality and OMEAL oversight and support to country teams and partners. Additionally, the role will support the wider Programme Operations Unit to ensure country programmes teams have the facilities and operational systems needed to deliver their work effectively. This role work closely with country teams to ensure they have the support required and will involve travel to programme locations.
The four focus areas of the role are: programme compliance, country programme support, OMEAL, and global operational support.
This role would suit someone with M&E and project cycle experience gained within a peacebuilding or development iNGO. You will have qualitative and quantitative skills, be able to analyse data efficiently, present information clearly, and work collaboratively demonstrating understanding the needs of a range of stakeholders.
If you like what you read and are passionate about real and lasting change, come and join us and be part of the Cord story.
Application Instructions
To apply please send you CV and a covering letter that explains your interest in Cord and the role, and details how you fulfil the requirements of the role.
This is a UK based remote role and applicants must have the right to work in the UK and the ability to travel to Coventry for team meetings.
To apply please send your CV and covering letter explaining your interest in the role and how you fulfil the job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join the RCR Learning Team as our Operations Officer and play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and innovation. This is a central position supporting the team’s strategic objectives, governance, and day-to-day activities. You’ll lead operational improvement projects, manage key business processes, and deliver outstanding customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
What You’ll Do
As Operations Officer, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring the team runs smoothly and efficiently. Key responsibilities include:
- Operational Leadership: Streamline daily activities, embed standard operating procedures, and drive efficiency improvements.
- Governance Support: Oversee governance structures, lead secretariat duties for committees, and ensure compliance with RCR policies.
- Project Management: Scope, initiate, and deliver projects aligned with strategic objectives, managing risks and timelines effectively.
- Data & Reporting: Manage CRM systems, produce evaluation reports, and ensure compliance with data protection legislation.
- Recruitment & Onboarding: Support recruitment of staff and voluntary contributors, ensuring a welcoming and consistent experience.
- Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues, subject matter experts, and external partners to deliver high-quality learning experiences.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has strong project management skills and thrives in a dynamic environment.
- Brings a proactive, solution-focused approach to operational challenges.
- Is passionate about continuous improvement and innovation.
- Communicates effectively with senior stakeholders and external partners.
- Has experience managing systems, processes, and governance activities.
Why join us
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Do you want to improve the lives of people with disabilities and vulnerable people?
Humanity & Inclusion UK is looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join us as Digital Fundraising Officer. This is an exciting and varied role within our Individual Giving and Communications team, playing a critical role in developing and sustaining our income from email marketing and other digital channels, in support of our vital work.
If you are motivated and target-driven, have great digital and copywriting skills, a keen eye for detail and a proactive, hands-on approach, we’d love you to join our small, friendly team.
You will have the opportunity to work in an international environment, learn new skills, and contribute to our life-changing work supporting people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups worldwide.
Background Information and Purpose of Post
As part of our ambitious plans in the UK, we aim to achieve significant growth in private fundraising. This post is a pivotal role enabling HI UK to maximise our income from email marketing and other digital channels.
You will support the IGC Team Manager and Fundraising Manager to deliver HI UK’s individual giving strategy by developing and running our digital fundraising activities.
The purpose of the post is to:
· Focus on increasing overall digital fundraising income year on year.
· Lead the development of HI UK’s digital fundraising activities, focusing on email marketing and paid advertising while testing and developing new income streams.
· Maximise engagement, conversion, retention and giving levels of digital supporters.
· Produce engaging content for use across digital channels.
· Monitor, analyse and report on key performance indicators to evaluate digital marketing.
· Ensure that our donors and supporters are at the heart of everything we do and provide them with a first-class experience.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Email marketing
· Create high-quality, timely and inspiring emails for HI UK’s donors and supporters every week, to increase income and engagement.
· Develop and launch multichannel emergency fundraising appeals at short notice to maximise fundraising income and supporter awareness.
· Develop and maintain email marketing automation programmes to improve supporter experience.
Paid media
· Work with our digital agency to optimise the ROI of our Search Engine Advertising (SEA) on Google and Bing.
· Develop and test new Social Media Advertising campaigns to support fundraising objectives.
· Develop and test new paid media activities to enhance fundraising campaigns.
· Develop and implement multichannel digital fundraising campaigns, working with the Fundraising Manager.
Content creation and website
· Design and produce creative content including video and images for use across digital fundraising and supporter engagement activities.
· Increase the impact of our organic social media content, particularly on Instagram and TikTok.
· Improve the HI UK website as a tool for fundraising and supporter engagement, focusing on the creation and development of appeal landing pages, donation forms, and supporter actions.
· Increase volume and quality of organic traffic to HI UK’s website through Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).
Cross cutting
· Maintain detailed reporting on key performance indicators for digital marketing, to evaluate performance, make improvements and identify tests.
· Test and improve key supporter journeys across HI UK’s digital channels to increase income, conversion rate and engagement.
· Increase the integration of HI UK’s existing digital tools and databases through automation.
· Work collaboratively with colleagues in the IGC team to improve digital activities in their areas of responsibility, including legacy fundraising, acquisition, loyalty, supporter care, and media outreach.
Other responsibilities
· Maintain a positive working relationship with the marketing teams in HI Federation and National Associations, participating in digital working groups and feeding into digital transformation projects as required.
· Ensure HI brand guidelines and organisational values are respected in all digital marketing activities.
· Manage relationships with relevant suppliers and consultants.
· Represent the organisation at relevant external events and meetings.
· Keep up to date and adhere with any changes in legislation, regulatory procedures, innovation, best practice and industry standards in relation to digital fundraising.
· Any other activities commensurate with the level of the post, as may be required.
Our vision is a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.



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Ignite your passion for justice Join LawWorks as our Training & Engagement Officer and empower legal volunteers across England & Wales through dynamic training, impactful events, and meaningful engagement.
As a pivotal member of the Strategic Development team, you’ll lead on identifying training gaps among clinic volunteers, not-for-profit partners, and member organisations; designing and delivering regional and virtual learning that boosts skills and confidence. You’ll also coordinate our presence in Regional Pro Bono Committees and support internal training for staff and volunteers, ensuring quality and consistency across all activity.
You’ll work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to launch tailored networking events, webinars, and workshops, nurturing strong partnerships and advancing pro bono legal support.
We’re seeking a proactive, confident networker who thrives on project delivery, values collaborative working, and shares our commitment to access to justice. While legal sector experience is beneficial, we welcome candidates with transferable skills eager to champion pro bono work.
This part‑time (21 hrs/week), permanent role offers mid‑London or remote working, with travel across England & Wales as needed. Enjoy 25 days’ holiday (pro‑rata), pension contributions, private healthcare cashback, and the chance to grow initiatives from concept to impact.
Step in, step up, and help shape a stronger, fairer justice system for communities in need.
Please submit a CV and a covering letter, outlining:
• why you are interested in the role; and
• why you are suitable for the role, including how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the person specification above.
Please address as much of the person specification as you can. We recognise that applicants may be much stronger on some of the requirements for the role than others.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Development and Communications
Job Description
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
£46,200 - £50,200 per annum FTE
The Head of Development and Communications plays a pivotal role in driving In2scienceUK’s mission to change lives by opening doors to STEM degrees and careers for young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
As a senior leader, you will shape and deliver a bold, integrated development and communications strategy that brings our mission to life, tells powerful stories of change, and inspires confidence and commitment from donors, partners, and key stakeholders that unlocks new opportunities for innovation and expansion.
In this role, you will manage a small, high-performing team and oversee the creation of compelling narratives and effective engagement strategies that inspire donors, partners, alumni, and key stakeholders, supporting a resilient and diversified income portfolio.
Working closely with programme teams, you will ensure that development and communications activity amplifies the impact of existing programmes, while identifying and developing new opportunities that deliver meaningful outcomes for young people across the UK.
You will drive the development of strategic partnerships and funding relationships to expand the reach and influence of In2science’s work. Combining strategic vision with operational expertise, you will take a proactive, entrepreneurial approach to growth, shaping how the organisation connects with its audiences, builds its reputation, and communicates the impact of its work in support of long-term strategic goals.
In2scienceUK operates on a remote basis, with necessary UK-wide travel for partner and funder meetings, events, and staff co-working days.
Direct Reports
Development Team: Development Manager, Development Officer, External Fundraising Consultancy.
Comms Team : Senior Communications Officer.
Responsibilities
Development
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To collaborate with the senior leadership team and trustees in setting organisational strategy and building strategic partnerships to support In2science’s vision for 2026 and beyond.
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Lead on planning, implementation and delivery of segmented fundraising and stewardship campaigns across programmes and audiences with a 2026 income target of £1.5m.
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Lead and manage a diverse fundraising portfolio, including corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, research grants (e.g., UKRI), government funding, and individual giving.
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To lead a small but effective development team, including an external fundraising contractor to build upon our success to date to achieve funding targets and foster strategic relationships with funding and delivery partners.
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Budget and resource all aspects of development and communications, including engaging with external contractors to maximise our output and upskill our teams.
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Work closely with the Head of Operations to oversee our CRM, ensuring accurate pipeline reporting and forecasting, as well as utilising the system for tailored stewardship opportunities.
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Work closely with our programmes team to ensure that deliverables are met and in line with our mission and objectives.
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Explore opportunities for partnership to launch new programmes and initiatives, working with the Data and Impact manager to use national data to ensure we deliver the greatest possible impact to those most in need.
Communications
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Oversee the organisation’s external communications, ensuring all messaging is on-brand, reflects our values, meets high standards, and effectively tells the story of our impact on young people.
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Oversee resourcing of the communications function, balancing 70% development and brand engagement with 30% programme-focused activity.
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Identify opportunities to maximise brand presence through strategic partnerships, policy engagement, and media activity.
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Work closely with the SMT and Trustees to respond to media, speaking, and event requests, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging.
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Ensure digital and web platforms effectively showcase our impact and support compelling storytelling.
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Manage the Senior Communications Officer to deliver campaigns that drive organisational growth and engagement with donors, partners, volunteers, and beneficiaries.
Governance
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To work with the SMT, CEO, and Trustees to ensure strong charity governance, including leading the Growth Subcommittee and preparing reports for quarterly board meetings.
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Identify organisation-wide opportunities to streamline and improve performance across the organisation.
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Working with SMT and trustees to ensure charity compliance. Including the charity commission, funding regulator, ICO.
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Identify and manage organisational/operational risk and ensure that all measures are in place to mitigate this.
As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post holder. The postholder will carry out any other duties that are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager. All staff must undertake all mandatory training, checks and compliance as instructed by the organisation.
Person Specification
Essential:
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A passionate advocate for social mobility in STEM.
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An inspiring leader who can inspire and collaborate across the organisation to achieve our collective goals.
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Three years experience of leading a development team to generate a seven-figure annual income from a diverse range of donors, ideally in a charitable organisation.
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Knowledge of all streams of fundraising, with direct experience in at least two of the following: corporate fundraising, trust and foundations, research grants e.g. UKRI, government grants or individual giving (incl. high-net worth donors).
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A target driven individual with a proven track record of personal six-figure income generation and achieving or exceeding personal targets.
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Excellent relationship management skills to steward existing and potential partners and donors.
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Experience of line management including developing personal development plans and setting KPIs.
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Proven experience of managing a brand, ensuring consistent and impactful communications that maximise reach amongst our target audiences.
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Superb written and verbal communication skills with the ability to persuade and influence at all levels.
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Proven experience of overseeing communication campaigns to engage new prospects across a variety of audiences.
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Evidence of efficient and accurate management of budgets and resources.
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Willingness to work flexibly and attend occasional events or meetings on evenings/weekends when required.
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Working collaboratively and supporting fostering a collegiate workplace environment.
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Upholds the values of our code of conduct and is respectful to all.
Desirable:
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Direct knowledge and/or experience of the barriers young people face in accessing STEM degrees or careers.
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Direct knowledge and/or experience of working with education organisations or STEM sector employers, incl. knowledge of current trends.
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Experience of working in collaboration with across teams to deliver new initiatives that maximise outcomes for young people and attract relevant funding.
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Evidence of delivering highly impactful events.
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Prior experience of public speaking, thought leadership and engaging with the press.
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Experience of governance in a small charitable organisation and utilising Trustees to support the organisation's goals and objectives.
Benefits:
At In2scienceUK we practise what we preach by giving all staff opportunities to progress in their careers. You will have the opportunity to develop your career with your line manager to get you to the next level from day one.
Although we take our career development seriously we also value work-life balance. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly from home, balancing your caring responsibilities, volunteer commitments, hobbies and anything else that makes you happy.
You will have 28 days of annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
In2scienceUK is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults as outlined in Working Together to Safeguard Children. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment.
The following pre-employment checks will be undertaken as applicable:
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References
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DBS check and/or Overseas criminal records check where applicable
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Self-Disclosure
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Identity check
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Right to work in the UK
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Evidence of qualifications applicable to the role
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Confirmation of registration with applicable registered body where applicable
Many of our roles involve working with children and we will therefore take up references prior to your appointment. You should provide details of referees including your current and previous employers, covering the last 5 years. Your current or previous employer will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, if the role involved working with children, including any in which the penalty is time expired. We will also ask if you have been the subject of any child protection concerns and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure.
Diversity and Inclusion:
In2scienceUK is committed to being an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in STEM and the charity sector, including but not limited to people from minoritised ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
We recognise that talent and potential come in many forms, and we welcome applicants with different experiences, perspectives, and ways of thinking. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and working environment, and we will make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments, please let us know.
Please provide a cover letter and CV highlighting your suitability for the role.
In2scienceUK exists to unlock the potential of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and boost diversity and inclusion in the STEM sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
If you’re a purpose‑driven CEO with a deep passion for animal welfare, this is your opportunity to steer a trusted charity as it transforms for a sustainable future.
Margaret Green Animal Rescue is embarking on an exciting phase of strategic revitalisation. As a leading animal welfare charity with a proud history since 1965, we are seeking a visionary and dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead us into our next chapter. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our charity and ensuring the animals in our care receive the very best support.
As Chief Executive of Margaret Green Animal Rescue, you’ll lead a proud organisation delivering rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming, and providing lifetime care for animals with complex needs across Dorset and Devon since 1965. You’ll harness the charity’s tangible local footprint across three rescue centres and a network of retail shops to elevate outcomes, scale supporter engagement, and embed operational excellence.
You’ll be the catalyst for significant strategic change—partnering closely with the Board of Trustees to set bold transformational objectives and KPIs. You’ll transform our operating model to meet current and future needs, oversee a data and IT modernisation programme to strengthen insight, efficiency and compliance (from donor management and welfare tracking to retail operations), steward budgets and risk with rigour, and act as the charity’s primary spokesperson to media, partners and the wider community.
The role is full‑time, based at Head Office in Church Knowle, Dorset, with regular travel across centres and shops, and offers a competitive package including 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays. We welcome experienced CEOs and senior leaders who bring strategic planning, change delivery and inclusive leadership.
The Role
As CEO, you will provide inspirational leadership and strategic direction, working closely with the Board of Trustees to deliver our mission and vision. You will be responsible for:
- Leading the development and implementation of a revitalised strategic plan, ensuring alignment with our values and ambitions
- Driving operational excellence across all areas, including animal welfare, fundraising, retail, and administration
- Championing a ‘One Charity’ culture, embedding consistent ethics and best practices across all teams and locations
- Acting as the primary spokesperson, enhancing our profile and engagement with supporters, partners, and the wider community
- Overseeing financial stewardship, risk management, and the effective use of data and technology to support organisational goals
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and charity governance requirements
About You
We are looking for an exceptional leader who is passionate about animal welfare and ethical leadership. The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven senior leadership experience, ideally within the charity, animal welfare, or related sectors
- Demonstrable experience in strategic planning, organisational development, and change management
- Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management and income generation
- Experience in data and IT management, including digital transformation
- Excellent communication, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement skills
- A commitment to the highest standards of animal welfare
Experience in retail operations, fundraising, and working with Boards of Trustees is desirable.
What We Offer
- Full-time role (37.5 hours per week) with flexibility for additional hours as required
- Competitive salary (£65-80k depending on experience) and benefits, including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), business expenses, and mobile phone provision
- The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of animals and the communities we serve
Join us at this pivotal moment and help shape the future of Margaret Green Animal Rescue. If you are ready to lead with vision, compassion, and drive, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Hospice of the Good Shepherd to recruit its new Chief Executive Officer.
Hospice of the Good Shepherd provides care and support free of charge to the people of Chester, West Cheshire and Deeside who are affected by life limiting illnesses, and we ensure everyone we support has the best possible quality of life. We help our patients to live as well as possible and to make every moment count.
As Chief Executive, you will:
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Bring inspirational leadership and drive to the Hospice.
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Give direction, maintain financial stability and develop the operational management of the Hospice.
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Have a passion for end-of-life care, with the energy and talent to motivate our highly committed teams as we forge a path to a future where we tailor our services ever more closely to the needs and wants of our local communities.
If you are inspired and excited by what Hospice of the Good Shepherd does, we’d love to hear from you.
Job title: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £84,500 - £89,000 p.a. FTE
Contract: Permanent / Full-time (37.5 hours p/w) or Part-time (30 hours p/w)
Location: Hospice of the Good Shepherd, Gordon Lane, Backford, Chester. CH2 4DG
How to apply:
Please review the Recruitment Pack for further information about Hospice of the Good Shepherd, the CEO position and for details on how to apply.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 5th January 2026
Both Hospice of the Good Shepherd and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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JOB TITLE: Senior Volunteer Engagement Officer
DEPARTMENT: Foundation
LOCATION: Stamford Bridge
CONTRACT: Permanent
Chelsea Foundation: Founded in 2010, the Chelsea Foundation builds on over 120 years of Chelsea FC’s commitment to making a positive impact. We harness the passion, energy, resources and excellence of Chelsea FC to create opportunities across wellbeing, community, and futures. Driven by a mission to inspire change, we’re dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening the communities around us to make a difference.
Job Function: To support the development and management of a high-impact volunteering programme at the Foundation
Closing date: 12th December
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.
You’ll be: (Responsibilities):
- Designing implementing and evaluating a best-in-class staff volunteering programme which strengthens the Foundation and Club’s community impact.
- Acting as the main point of contact for the volunteer network (comprising Chelsea FC staff, Foundation staff and other stakeholders such as corporate partners and supporters).
- Working collaboratively across the Foundation’s Programmes, Fundraising and Club HR teams to identify volunteer needs and design appropriate roles and responsibilities.
- Overseeing the engagement and training of volunteers, particularly those of our corporate partners, ensuring consistently positive experiences.
- Leading on coordinating, administering and facilitating smooth delivery of volunteering activities and engagements.
- Working with the Impact and Evaluation team to capture outcomes, analyse feedback and consistently improve the volunteering offer.
- Producing regular reports on volunteer engagement and impact for internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensuring all volunteering activity complies with health, safety, safeguarding and legal standards
- Maintaining accurate volunteer records and ensuring compliance with Data Protection requirements.
- Championing a culture of volunteering across the Club and Foundation, celebrating contributions, showcasing impact, and ensuring volunteers feel valued and motivated.
- Providing additional support to the Fundraising team as and when required.
- Successful delivery of a high-quality volunteering programme that meets Foundation and Club objectives.
- Positive feedback from volunteers, partners and staff, with evidence of impact shared.
- Managing multiple work streams and requests, demonstrating good judgement to prioritise these.
You’ll have: (Experience)
Experience:
- Experience in managing or coordinating volunteers, preferably within a charity, community or sport setting.
- A strong track record in successful project management and programme delivery.
- Experience building and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders, ideally including charity and corporate partners.
- Experience in effective administration and management of competing priorities.
- Strong organisational and administration skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, able to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative, which contributing as part of a team.
- Strong project management skills, able to manage multiple priorities, tasks, correspondence and deadlines.
- Professional, discrete and able to handle confidential information appropriately.
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of written and IT literacy (MS Office).
In return: (Benefits)
- 25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays) After three years’ service, AL days increase to 28.
- Pension Contribution (5%)
- Life Assurance (4 x base salary)
- Private healthcare through Vitality
- C2W (Cycle to Work scheme)
- Chelsea Ticket Membership Program – enables employees to purchase tickets for home games 49 days prior to the match
- Free staff lunches at Stamford Bridge (Mon-Fri)
- Discount on club and club-affiliated products (Megastore, Nike 25% discount, Stadium Tours, onsite bar/restaurant etc)
- Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health first aiders and a strong well-being community
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.
Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.
The Support Officer’s key objective is to enable Mermaids to deliver exceptional, high-quality services by providing effective operational, administrative and coordination support. Working closely with the Operations Manager and across the Communities, Youth, Support Line and Training teams, the role will ensure smooth day-to-day operations, strong communication, accurate systems and consistent quality standards. By increasing organisational capacity and supporting continuous improvement, the Support Officer will allow frontline teams to focus on what matters most; delivering positive impact for the people and communities we serve.
Supporting trans, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families since 1995
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.
To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to beat macular disease forever.
We’re seeking a creative and organised individual to lead on communications and learning for our volunteer network. You’ll be responsible for developing engaging content, coordinating volunteer newsletters, and supporting the delivery of training and learning resources across a wide range of roles. This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a collaborative approach to ensure volunteers feel informed, supported, and connected. If you feel you have the attributes above, we would love to hear from you.
In return, we provide a great working culture and offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and a 6% pension contribution.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
This is a UK-wide role and can be home-based from anywhere in the UK. Some travel will be required, including occasional visits to our office in Andover, Hampshire. Office-based or hybrid working is also available for those living within commuting distance of Andover.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This essential role will oversee the coordination, governance, and planning of the Thames Catchment Community Eels Project (TCCEP) Development Phase. The Programme Manager will supervise the programme's daily operations, manage partner input into key workstreams (capital design, education, citizen science, inclusion), and ensure that timelines, budgets, and deliverables meet The Heritage Fund expectations. The role involves direct responsibility for preparing the Delivery Phase funding application and ensuring that the Development Phase creates a strong legacy platform for long term impact. This includes coordinating evaluation planning, risk registers, governance frameworks, and a sustainable funding strategy. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to facilitate collaboration among multiple partners across diverse catchments and disciplines.
TCCEP is a collaborative, catchment-scale initiative that supports the recovery of the critically endangered European eel by removing migration barriers, restoring river habitats, and reconnecting communities with their local water environments. The project builds on the successful pilot project of the same name.
You will be working closely with project partners including Rivers Trusts, a Wildlife Trust, Zoological Society of London and others.
The role is fixed term for one year, though we would look to extend the role, subject to alternative funding being available to cover the period between the end of the Development Phase and commencement of the Delivery Phase (3-5 months).Standard working week is 37.5 hours, with flexible working arrangements considered. The role will require working from home but will entail travel to meetings across the Thames Basin, and working outdoors in varying conditions.
The Programme Manager will be responsible for: Oversight of programme development, partner coordination, timeline management, and funding bid preparation
FTE: 1.0 • Contract Type: Fixed term (12 months) • Start Date: February - March 2026 (subject to The National Lottery Heritage Fund Permission to Start) • Salary Range: £40,000 - £45,000, depending on experience • Location: Home-based with regular travel to London and Thames Basin partner locations • Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, with occasional evening or weekend commitments • Annual Leave: 25 days per year plus public holidays • Probation Period: 3 months, during which annual leave is by agreement only • Pension: TRT operates a contributory pension scheme; details available on request.
Thames Rivers Trust (TRT) is a catchment-based environmental charity focused on enhancing river health and resilience throughout the Thames Basin. As a convening organisation, TRT collaborates with local delivery partners, statutory agencies, and funders to implement nature based solutions, support environmental data infrastructure, and improve community access to blue spaces. TRT coordinates the Thames Catchment Community Eels Project (TCCEP), building on a tradition of multi-partner catchment initiatives to achieve significant environmental and social benefits. The Thames Catchment Community Eels Project (TCCEP) is a £3 million flagship programme delivered by Thames Rivers Trust in partnership with seven NGOs and catchment groups. The Development Phase, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, runs from January 2026 to April 2027 and lays the groundwork for a three-year Delivery Phase (2028–2030) across six sub-catchments. This builds on the successful Phase 1 pilot funded through The Green Recovery Challenge Fund (2020–2022).
Project Summary: The Thames Catchment Community Eels Project (TCCEP) is a collaborative, catchment-scale initiative that supports the recovery of the critically endangered European eel by removing migration barriers, restoring river habitats, and reconnecting communities with their local water environments. The project builds on the success of a pilot phase funded through the Green Recovery Challenge Fund (2020–2022), which trained over 200 volunteers, surveyed more than 450 barriers, and helped catalyse collaborative action across the Thames Basin. During this Development Phase (2026), partners will work together to finalise the programme design for a three-year Delivery Phase (2027–2030). This includes site-level feasibility studies, co-designed community engagement, capital project planning, evaluation framework development, and a final funding application for the Delivery Phase. Alongside habitat restoration, the programme also emphasises education, equity, climate resilience, and long-term legacy, using the iconic eel as a flagship species to inspire action and foster connection.
Key Responsibilities • Programme Management and Delivery • Lead day-to-day coordination of all Development Phase activities across partner organisations. You will be supported by a team including a Learning & Engagement Officer, Finance & Admin Officer and four external consultants (activity, conservation, interpretation, evaluation), alongside the TRT CEO and key staff from the delivery partners • Manage and update the programme timeline, risk register, and delivery plan • Oversee preparation and submission of the Delivery Phase application to The National Lottery Heritage Fund • Track milestones and ensure high-quality deliverables across capital planning, education, evaluation, and engagement workstreams • Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination • Convene and chair monthly partner meetings and quarterly Programme Board meetings • Act as the central contact for The Heritage Fund, Environment Agency, and strategic stakeholders • Facilitate input from delivery partners, ensuring alignment with shared priorities and timelines • Communications and Reporting • Support production of communication materials including briefings, reports, and evaluation summaries • Collate and submit regular updates to The Heritage Fund • Ensure clear and effective internal communications among partners • Legacy and Strategy • Lead development of the project legacy strategy and post-2030 sustainability plans Coordinate funding strategy work with TRT’s Fundraising Officer • Embed climate resilience, equity, and inclusion principles across project planning Person Specification Essential • Proven track record of managing complex, multi-partner programmes • Strong organisational, planning, and project management skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience with funder reporting and application development (preferably The Heritage Fund or equivalent) • Ability to manage timelines, budgets, and risk registers with minimal supervision • Strategic thinker with a collaborative working style Desirable • Knowledge of river restoration, catchment management, or eel ecology • Experience with The National Lottery Heritage Fund or similar funders is desirable • Familiarity with Thames catchment geography and delivery networks • Experience using collaborative tools and evaluation frameworks in multi-stakeholder programmes • Understanding of equity and inclusion in environmental programme design Additional Requirements • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits and meetings • Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends • Willingness to travel throughout the Thames Basin and London region.
Application Process To apply, please send a CV (no more than 2 pages) and a one-page covering letter detailing your interest and suitability for the role.
Deadline: 11.59pm Friday 16th January 2026 Interviews: 27th – 30th January 2026.
To apply, please send:
• A CV (no more than 2 pages)
• A one-page covering letter detailing your interest and suitability for the role
Deadline: 11.59pm Friday 16th January 2026
Interviews: 27th – 30th January 2026
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact: info @ thamesriverstrust . org . uk
To bring together organisations across the Thames River Basin, and foster collaborative working to benefit the environment, wildlife and communities.