Volunteer lead jobs in Birmingham

Do you enjoy building meaningful connections and supporting people to achieve their goals?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Community Relationship Fundraiser to join our Fundraising Team at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. You will be helping people to raise money which will go towards our vital work supporting the MND community. You will ensure our supporters feel valued while helping to maximise income for the Association. A home-based role which supports our north region including Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, County Durham, Tyne and Wear, Cumbria and Northumberland. The Community Relationship Fundraiser will play a vital role in building strong relationships and delivering excellent supporter care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Remotely steward fundraisers in your area, working with internal teams to provide the best experience.
• Deliver excellent supporter care, ensuring fundraisers feel engaged and motivated.
• Collaborate with the wider community team to ensure consistent processes and accurate records.
• Ensure funds raised are received correctly and within agreed timescales.
• Make sure all fundraising activities comply with law, best practice, and internal policies.

About You:

• Experience in fundraising, sales, or account management.
• Experience coaching and motivating people to achieve goals.
• Experience of working to income targets.
• Excellent communication skills across phone, email, and face-to-face.
• Respectful of diverse backgrounds and committed to inclusivity.
• Able to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Good time management skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask.

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

The full job description and further information about working for the MND Association is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

As a Community Relationship Fundraiser, you will help ensure supporters feel valued and inspired, while contributing to the long-term success of the Association. If you are ready to take on this rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

Open Rights Group (ORG) is recruiting for a Pre-Crime Programme Manager

The Pre-Crime Programme Manager leads our work on predictive policing and surveillance within the criminal legal system and counter-terrorism policy, with a particular focus on raising awareness of, and challenging, the impact on over-policed and over-surveilled communities.

They are responsible for the development and implementation of the Pre-Crime programme, working with the Senior Management Team (SMT) and other staff to expand the programme’s profile, network and funding opportunities.

As a Programme Lead, they will also be responsible for working with the SMT and other Area or Programme leads to further develop and uphold ORG’s values and collaborative working culture. They will be recognised as an issue-expert and senior leader within the organisation.

Activities

This is a permanent position at Open Rights Group, and we have secured a number of project grants to deliver the following activities:

• Lead and manage the Safety Not Surveillance (SNS) Coalition, the UK’s only coalition fighting to prohibit AI- and data-driven predictive policing. SNS brings together grassroots partners with national organisations to build power in communities, secure media coverage, engage decision-makers and mobilise those with lived experience.

• Develop detailed policy positions on the deployment of AI and data-driven technologies by private and public actors in criminal justice, immigration and national security.

• Advocacy to encourage decision makers, including MPs, Lords, Government departments and the Information Commissioner’s Office, to adopt ORG’s and the coalition’s recommendations.

• Conduct campaigns that raise awareness of the threats posed to people’s digital rights by the data-driven technologies in policing and counter-terrorism, as well as more broadly.

• Through research and FOIs, help build a legal case with our partners against covert Police-led pathways under Prevent, the UK’s counter-terrorism programme.

• Opportunities to campaign against digital ID, the Online Safety Act and to protect freedom of expression.

What we’re looking for

Above all else, we need a passionate and effective advocate. And as regards the rest, we’re more interested in your skills, rather than your knowledge.

You might be knowledgeable on the current and emerging technologies impacting policing and the criminal justice system.

You will likely have experiencing managing multiple projects addressing harms impacting communities that are marginalised and made vulnerable by society.

You might have a strong policy background with an interest in human rights, policing, surveillance or draconian technology.

You will have the capacity to perform simultaneous roles such as research, project planning and creating communication outputs and have the creativity and lateral thinking skills to ideate interventions and disrupt harms.

You may be bringing a wide range of contacts to the role or have the skills to build relationships with diverse stakeholders with sensitivity to their aims and values.

What the job will involve

• Research: for example on the impact of current data processing practices under the Prevent Duty on individuals and targeted communities.

• Drafting policy documents: including public-facing documents such as consultation responses and reports.

• Outreach to policy-makers: including engagement with UK MPs, Lords and councillors.

• Feeding into our campaigning work: through collaboration with our Campaigns Manager, to ensure that your policy research is fed into our campaigning and grassroots activism.

• Coalition building: through collaborating with other team-members to expand our coalition of cross-sectoral allies.

• Creating comms outputs: such as blog and video posts summarising policy submissions and campaign materials.

• Some public speaking: such as giving press quotes and interviews, as well as representing ORG at external events.

• Programme management: for example, setting goals, objectives and key performance indicators for the programme to deliver.

• Project planning: including identifying further opportunities and partnerships for programme growth.

What we’re like

ORG is a vibrant digital rights campaigning organisation. Founded in 2005, we have over 20,000 members and supporters and 10 local groups across the UK.

We uphold our human rights to free expression and privacy. We condemn and work against repressive laws or systems that deny people these rights.

We campaign, lobby, go to court – whatever it takes to build and support a movement for freedom in the digital age.

Our remote team is spread across the UK. We’re a supportive, flexible group with high standards. We’re innovative and agile. You’ll work hard but be rewarded by the impact you collaboratively achieve.

We take staff well-being seriously and meet up regularly for in-person work and social events.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a CV and a completed application form (downloadable when you click 'how to apply') by 9am on Monday 2 February 2026.

Please ensure that your email has the subject heading ‘Pre-Crime Programme Manager Application’ and that all attachments are sent in PDF or ODT format.

Interviews for short-listed candidates will be held online in the week commencing 9 February 2026, with the second and final interview taking place in-person the following week, starting from the 16 February 2026.

If you require any of these documents in an alternate format please contact us.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

ORG is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive team working in a supportive environment is vital to the success of our work. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from marginalised and racialised backgrounds, as well as applications from disabled and LGBTQIA+ candidates.

The Fundraising Managers’ key objective is to identify and develop opportunities, create inspiring funding proposals, and provide excellent stewardship to ensure all funders and partners feel valued, engaged, and motivated to continue their support. 

You’ll also maintain a healthy and active pipeline of our new prospects, supporting the long-term sustainability of our work.

This is a rewarding, hands-on role for someone who loves relationship building, is confident working with funders and corporate partners, and is excited to be part of a charity making a real difference to trans youth across the UK.

Do you enjoy building strong relationships and helping others achieve their fundraising goals?

At the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association, we are looking for a Relationship Fundraiser to join our team on a 10-month Fixed Term Contract. This is a fantastic opportunity where you will help strengthen connections with individuals, local businesses, and our branches and groups face-to-face across the region. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by supporting fundraisers, delivering events, and ensuring every supporter feels valued.

This is a home-based role with travel requirements across: Lancashire, Manchester and South & West Yorkshire.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver community and local business fundraising events in your region.
• Provide a tailored supporter journey through a range quality communications including meetings, calls and emails.
• Support our branches and groups to grow income from local events, trusts, and corporates.
• Build strong relationships to maximise fundraising potential and engagement.
• Ensure funds are processed accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with the wider community team to maintain consistent processes and accurate CRM records.
• Represent the Association at events, presentations, and local media opportunities.
• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with law, best practice, and internal policies.

About You:

• Experience in community fundraising or relationship management.
• Experience coaching and motivating people.
• Confident using CRM databases with knowledge of GDPR.
• Inclusive and respectful of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Passionate about inspiring supporters to reach their fundraising goals.
• Strong communication skills with tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent attention to detail across written and verbal communication.
• Track record of working to income targets.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when required.
• Full clean driving licence.

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

The full job description and further information about working for the MND Association is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

Join us in the ambitious ‘Birmingham In Action’ campaign, which commits to raising over £600 million of charitable funding and 1 million volunteer hours, positioning the University of Birmingham as one of the leaders in philanthropy in the UK. To fulfil our exciting campaign ambitions, we are recruiting a Head of Philanthropy – Global, to maximise philanthropic funding and to take our campaign to the next level.

A key member of the Development and Alumni Relations Office’s (DARO) Philanthropy team, you will be responsible for growing major gifts opportunities and building a sustainable pipeline of future donations from global philanthropic markets. You will have experience of delivering against financial targets, along with the ability to translate complex information into a compelling ask in both verbal and written form. As the Head of Philanthropy - Global, you will be responsible for growing our international major gifts programme. In collaboration with the Associate Director of Philanthropy you will develop and implement fundraising strategies to increase major giving in Asia and North America as well as emerging areas of focus. You will manage a personal portfolio of six figure + (GBP) potential supporters and personally raise gifts in excess of £1m p/a. You will manage the international philanthropy team of two individuals and support them to deliver their annual fundraising and supporting targets.

As a senior fundraiser in DARO, you will be innovative, self-motivated, and take ownership of fundraising opportunities. As part of a dynamic team and led by some of the most respected names in higher education fundraising, you will work across the University to generate significant gifts for amazing philanthropic projects and encourage new donors to make long-term, sustainable gifts. You will have an enthusiasm for building relationships, the skill to interact with high-level donors and supporters, and the ability to showcase the game changing work of our academics and clinicians.

We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are and how we work.

As the Head of Philanthropy, Asia you will be responsible for growing our major gifts programme in the Asia-Pacific region. The focus will be on increasing six figure + (GBP) giving through the University of Birmingham Hong Kong Foundation, and from the wider region. Most of our warm donors are based in Malaysia and Hong Kong but there is an active community of alumni in Singapore and scoping to be done across Asia to drive the next phase of our strategy forward beyond alumni donors and to build on a recent seven figure donation as a catalyst for further giving. 

As a University we established our Hong Kong Foundation in 2019 and giving is off to a strong start. Continuing on this trajectory you will work to make it financially sustainable, aiming to have multi-year commitments lined up. You will steer and develop the Foundation’s volunteer Board of Directors, increasing giving from their networks, and working with them to distribute funds to programmes at the University that will also benefit Hong Kong. 

As a senior fundraiser in DARO, you will be expected to be innovative, self-motivated, and to take ownership of fundraising in this region. As part of a dynamic team and led by some of the most respected names in higher education fundraising, you will work across the University to generate gifts to key philanthropic projects and encourage new donors to make significant gifts. You will also have the opportunity to work with the senior leadership across the University to travel, drive income and develop innovative funding proposals for the region. 

We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy.

We are looking for a new business focussed part time Global Trust Fundraiser to join a small team and play a critical role in securing funding from diverse sources to support the charity with their innovative development initiatives.

The ideal candidate would bring senior-level fundraising experience from a similar role at an NGO, organisation, or charity with an established network of executive relationships in major foundations.

This is a remote working role offering £60k pro rata

The charity
A passionate international development charity, dedicated to to collaborating world wide to make a lasting social impact.

The Role
Relationship Management
Oversee the complete grant lifecycle, from initial lead to application to reporting and closeout.
Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors, program officers, and other key stakeholders.

Applications & Fundraising Development
Lead the development of high-quality grant proposals, ensuring proposals are compelling, well-written, and tailored to meet the requirements and priorities of each donor.

Events and Networking and Representation
Effectively convey the charity mission, vision, and programs to potential donors, organising fundraising events while overseeing teams of volunteers and probono partners.

The Candidate
Senior-level fundraising experience from a similar role at an NGO, organisation, or charity.

Extensive existing network of senior executives with major global foundations and organisations.

Proven track record of identifying and closing deals for 6 - 7 figure gifts.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

As Events Manager, you’ll work within our Events & Advocacy team to build long-lasting, meaningful relationships with ambassadors, event organisers, and partners. You’ll take ownership of high-impact events, ensuring every detail reflects world-class excellence and aligns with our mission. From strategic planning to hands-on delivery, your work will help inspire thousands to take action and join us in changing lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-impact events that champion Compassion’s mission.
• Build and nurture relationships with event organisers, ambassadors, and partners.
• Speak at events and inspire audiences to join the fight against poverty.
• Collaborate with teams across Compassion UK to ensure excellence in every detail.

The ideal candidate will bring the following skills, competencies and experience to thrive in this role:

• A confident communicator and public speaker with a heart for ministry.
• Proven experience in event management and relationship building.
• A proactive, creative thinker who thrives under pressure and loves teamwork.
• Personally committed to the Christian faith. There’s an occupational requirement for the holder of this role to be a practising Christian, in order to promote Compassion’s ethos and help others to experience, explore and express the faith-based motivation of our work.  You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians.

Location, hours and benefits

��Home-based role with extensive travel to various events across the UK, work weekends and evening work. Time off in lieu will be provided.

��Hours
35 hours per week over a flexible working pattern
 

��️Key dates
Apply by 10 am on 1 February 2026
Interviews are expected to be held on February 11 and 12.
��Please note that interviews will be held in-person at Compassion House, Barley Way, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 8UE

⚠️How to apply
Carefully read the instructions on the application form.
1. Upload an updated and current CV
2. Cover letter/personal summary - Your cover letter is your opportunity to show us why you’re the right fit for the Events Manager role. Please keep it focused and no longer than 300 words.
3. A short video (further details in the application)

Assessment Tasks
As part of our recruitment process, you may be asked to complete an assessment task.

If you progress beyond the shortlisting stage, we’ll provide details of the task, which may be completed either ahead of your interview or on the day itself. This helps our panel gain a fuller understanding of your approach and suitability for the role.

Healthier Me Coach

Are you passionate about health and wellbeing? Do you want to support people with a learning disability to improve their health and wellbeing? Do you want to be part of real, lasting change in your area?(Sutton, Kingston Upon Thames and Merton)

If your answers are 'YES', please keep reading! 

The Healthier Me Coach is key to the delivery of our exciting new Omaze funded activity. This is a part-time, fixed-term position of 22.5 hours per week, ending in December 2027. The working days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. A valid driving license and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.

In our new programme called "Healthier Me" we want to: 

• Improve health outcomes for people with a learning disability. 
• Empower people we support and our staff teams to have better tools when it comes to health and wellbeing 
• Make community health offerings more accessible for people with a learning disability.

You will be working within a team of Healthier Me Coaches across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Healthier Me Coach will work both independently and collaboratively. 

In the Healthier Me Coach role, you will support people with a learning disability to improve their understanding of, and access to, health and wellbeing.

A key part of this work will be to support around 100 people with a learning disability to set and achieve personal health goals over 2 years. You will do this through1:1 coaching, delivering workshops and signposting, amongst other things. The post holder will be responsible for supporting individual progression and connecting the people Mencap supports with each other and appropriate opportunities in the community. 

In addition to this you will be managing at least one ‘Healthier Me Champion’ . The Champion role is for people with a learning disability, and it will strengthen the delivery of this work. 

This role involves working with a range of stakeholders to promote healthy living and to improve understanding of the barriers to health faced by people with a learning disability. 

Stakeholders will include: 

• Local staff in Mencap services 
• Community organisations 
• Local health teams 
• Families and Carers 
• Internal Mencap teams   

We want the Healthier Me Coach to use a community-led approach, giving people we support and the wider community opportunities to contribute and be part of local solutions. The coach will establish strong working relationships that enable Mencap to secure positive outcomes for people with a learning disability. The Healthier Me Coach will work closely with the Programme Manager to ensure good monitoring processes are followed to reach set targets and goals. You will support with monitoring progression, collecting and inputting data.

You will model our 5 values -Positive, Kind, Inclusive, Brave and Passionate. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Line management of colleagues with a learning disability – Healthier Me Champions.
• Effectively manage a caseload of individuals, supporting them to set and achieve personalised health goals. 
• Ensure that all contractual outcomes linked to your caseload are achieved, captured and documented. 
• Deliver workshops and training to Mencap teams, people with a learning disability and community members. 
• Implement community-led ways of working and co-production in approach to work. 
• Provide signposting, support and tools to individuals, carers and support staff. 
• Take responsibility for own professional development, and where needed use feedback to continually improve own performance. 
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and gather feedback. 
• Complete reporting required for internal and external monitoring, accurately and on time. 
• Generate community opportunities with local organisations (e.g. allotment, leisure centre, social groups). 
• Highlight and report any practice issues or safety concerns to secure support and improvement in line with organisational policies. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Be passionate about making health and wellbeing accessible. 

Have excellent communication and relationship building skills. 

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and flexibility for the team and its work. 
• Demonstrate an understanding of community-led ways of working. 
• Demonstrate an understanding of a duty of care to the individuals supported. 
• Understand responsibility for Prevent, safeguarding and critical incident reporting in accordance with both internal and external procedures. 
• Demonstrate an interest and commitment to the broader work of Mencap by attending meetings as required to support collaboration. 
• Live Mencap's values - Inclusive, Brave, Positive, Kind and Passionate.

Person Specification. Essential/Desirable - E/D 

Skills & abilities 

• Professional conduct and relationships -E 
• Effective communicator -E  Effective record keeping and reporting - E 
• Building positive relationships/partnerships - E 
• Judgement/troubleshooting skills - E 
• Working to targets - E  Managing and developing team members -E 
• Excellent team working skills -E 
• Good ICT skills -E 
• Hold a driving licence and access to a vehicle-E 

Knowledge and experience 

• Experience of supporting people- E 
• Experience of delivering against targets - E 
• Experience of coaching - D  Experience of delivering training - D 
• Experience of risk management - D 
• Experience of caseload review - D 
• Experience of gathering stakeholder feedback - D 
• Experience of community led ways of working -D 
• Knowledge of sector -D 
• Knowledge of safe working practices - E 

Applications close on Friday 26th January. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 4th February, via Microsoft Teams. If you’re passionate about making a difference, please review the job description for full details, and if you meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply!
 

Benefits

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.

Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.

For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.

· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes

· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.

We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.

Healthier Me Coach

Are you passionate about health and wellbeing? Do you want to support people with a learning disability to improve their health and wellbeing? Do you want to be part of real, lasting change in your area? (North Yorkshire - Richmond and Northallerton)

If your answers are 'YES', please keep reading! 

The Healthier Me Coach is key to the delivery of our exciting new Omaze funded activity. This is a part-time, fixed-term position of 22.5 hours per week, ending in December 2027. The working days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. A valid driving license and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.

In our new programme called "Healthier Me" we want to: 

• Improve health outcomes for people with a learning disability. 
• Empower people we support and our staff teams to have better tools when it comes to health and wellbeing 
• Make community health offerings more accessible for people with a learning disability.

You will be working within a team of Healthier Me Coaches across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Healthier Me Coach will work both independently and collaboratively. 

In the Healthier Me Coach role, you will support people with a learning disability to improve their understanding of, and access to, health and wellbeing.

A key part of this work will be to support around 100 people with a learning disability to set and achieve personal health goals over 2 years. You will do this through1:1 coaching, delivering workshops and signposting, amongst other things. The post holder will be responsible for supporting individual progression and connecting the people Mencap supports with each other and appropriate opportunities in the community. 

In addition to this you will be managing at least one ‘Healthier Me Champion’ . The Champion role is for people with a learning disability, and it will strengthen the delivery of this work. 

This role involves working with a range of stakeholders to promote healthy living and to improve understanding of the barriers to health faced by people with a learning disability. 

Stakeholders will include: 

• Local staff in Mencap services 
• Community organisations 
• Local health teams 
• Families and Carers 
• Internal Mencap teams   

We want the Healthier Me Coach to use a community-led approach, giving people we support and the wider community opportunities to contribute and be part of local solutions. The coach will establish strong working relationships that enable Mencap to secure positive outcomes for people with a learning disability. The Healthier Me Coach will work closely with the Programme Manager to ensure good monitoring processes are followed to reach set targets and goals. You will support with monitoring progression, collecting and inputting data.

You will model our 5 values -Positive, Kind, Inclusive, Brave and Passionate. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Line management of colleagues with a learning disability – Healthier Me Champions.
• Effectively manage a caseload of individuals, supporting them to set and achieve personalised health goals. 
• Ensure that all contractual outcomes linked to your caseload are achieved, captured and documented. 
• Deliver workshops and training to Mencap teams, people with a learning disability and community members. 
• Implement community-led ways of working and co-production in approach to work. 
• Provide signposting, support and tools to individuals, carers and support staff. 
• Take responsibility for own professional development, and where needed use feedback to continually improve own performance. 
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and gather feedback. 
•  Complete reporting required for internal and external monitoring, accurately and on time. 
• Generate community opportunities with local organisations (e.g. allotment, leisure centre, social groups). 
• Highlight and report any practice issues or safety concerns to secure support and improvement in line with organisational policies. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Be passionate about making health and wellbeing accessible. 
• Have excellent communication and relationship building skills. 
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and flexibility for the team and its work. 
• Demonstrate an understanding of community-led ways of working. 
• Demonstrate an understanding of a duty of care to the individuals supported. 
• Understand responsibility for Prevent, safeguarding and critical incident reporting in accordance with both internal and external procedures. 
• Demonstrate an interest and commitment to the broader work of Mencap by attending meetings as required to support collaboration. 
• Live Mencap's values - Inclusive, Brave, Positive, Kind and Passionate.

Person Specification. Essential/Desirable - E/D 

Skills & abilities 

• Professional conduct and relationships -E 
• Effective communicator -E  Effective record keeping and reporting - E 
• Building positive relationships/partnerships - E 
• Judgement/troubleshooting skills - E 
• Working to targets - E  Managing and developing team members -E 
• Excellent team working skills -E 
• Good ICT skills -E 
• Hold a driving licence and access to a vehicle-E 

Knowledge and experience 

• Experience of supporting people- E 
• Experience of delivering against targets - E 
• Experience of coaching - D  Experience of delivering training - D 
• Experience of risk management - D 
• Experience of caseload review - D 
• Experience of gathering stakeholder feedback - D 
• Experience of community led ways of working -D 
• Knowledge of sector -D 
• Knowledge of safe working practices - E 

Applications close on Friday, 26 January. Interviews will be held on Thursday, 5th February via Microsoft Teams. If you’re passionate about making a difference, please review the job description for full details, and if you meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.

Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.

For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.

· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes

· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.

We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.

A fantastic opportunity for individuals with experience in financial management to join our team as Finance Manager (Mat Cover).

Start Date: First week of March 2026

As our Finance Manager you will be responsible for the smooth running of the financial administration of the charity. Working closely with the Director of Finance & Operations, you’ll create timely financial reports, budgets & forecasts to inform decision making.

As an experienced manager, you will bring strong financial management skills, efficient administrative systems oversight, and a proven track record of working effectively within small teams. Excellent communication and organisational abilities are essential, along with a proactive, solution-focused approach

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management: Oversee daily operations of the finance function, ensuring accurate month-end processes, preparation of management accounts, maintenance of the Xero accounting system, and strong financial controls and procedures.
• Team Leadership and Oversight: Manage and support the Business Administration and Finance Officer, reviewing reconciliations and ensuring effective financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, cash flow, and corporate cards.
• Forecasting and Budgeting: Lead monthly and quarterly financial forecasting and support the Director of Finance and Operations in developing and monitoring the annual budget.
• Financial Processing: Ensure all transactions are supported with appropriate documentation, manage income recording with the philanthropy team, and oversee gift aid submissions.
• Payroll and Pensions: Process monthly payroll and pension contributions through Xero, manage HMRC obligations, and ensure staff expense claims are handled accurately and timely.
• Compliance and Governance: Prepare statutory returns for the Charity Commission and Companies House, ensuring compliance with all financial and legal reporting requirements.
• Uphold Envision’s values and be a role model for young people and volunteers.
• Ensure that all activity is delivered in line with Envision policies and procedures.

Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:

• Prior experience of working in a similar role (min 2 years)
• Accounting qualification (e.g. AAT Level 3 or above, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Qualified by Experience
• Experience with IT systems – Office365, Shared drives
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to present financial reports and information effectively to a wide variety of audiences.
• Commitment to Envision’s vision, mission and values and ability to work well in, and contribute to, our organisational culture

Desirable Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:

• Experience with IT systems – Xero, SafeHR, Salesforce, Docusign
• Experience of the charity sector and its accounting requirements
• Understanding of, and/ or lived experience of, the barriers that young people face, that contribute to the education and employment gap

Envision seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications with lived experience to apply as they are currently under- represented in our organisation. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first round interview.

To apply you must please read the application pack and apply online.

Deadline - Midnight Monday 26th January

Please note:

- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

- We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if we do not contact you, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

- We also regret to inform you that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide you with feedback regarding your application.

The Vacancy

Individual Giving Officer 

Salary: £30,255 - £37,732 
Location: Remote with regular travel to Downton / London for meetings.
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week 
Contract: Permanent position 

We have an exciting opportunity for an Individual Giving Officer (Retention) to join the Commercial Directorate at Help for Heroes and play a key role in building long-term supporter relationships that help fund life-changing support for the Armed Forces community. 

About the Role 

As Individual Giving Officer (Retention), you’ll sit at the heart of how Help for Heroes builds long-term, sustainable income. You’ll lead the delivery of multi-channel retention campaigns and fundraising appeals that strengthen supporter relationships, increase lifetime value and ensure our supporters feel valued, informed and inspired to continue their support. 

You’ll own retention activity across cash giving, lottery and regular giving - shaping campaigns from idea through to delivery, optimisation and evaluation. Using insight and performance data to continually refine supporter journeys, test new approaches and ensure every communication adds value to the supporter experience. 

Working closely with the Individual Giving Officer (Acquisition), you’ll help create a seamless journey from first gift to long-term loyalty. You’ll collaborate with colleagues and external agencies to deliver high-quality, compliant campaigns that reflect the experiences of veterans and their families. 

This role offers real autonomy, variety and influence, with your work directly contributing to a strong, engaged supporter base and long-term income growth.

About You 

You care deeply about the supporter experience and understand that retention is built on trust, relevance and emotional connection. 

You have experience delivering direct response fundraising or engagement campaigns and enjoy seeing how insight, data and creativity come together to drive results. You’re confident managing multiple campaigns, working with stakeholders and suppliers, and motivated by continuous improvement. 

You’ll thrive in this role if you: 

• Love building long-term supporter relationships 

• Enjoy taking ownership and seeing campaigns through end to end 

• Use insight and analysis to inform decisions and improve performance 

• Are organised, detail-focused and calm under pressure 

• Value collaboration and shared success 

• Care about delivering work that is compliant, ethical and supporter-first 

About the Team 

You’ll join our Individual Giving team, committed to growing our supporter base and delivering meaningful, engaging experiences that inspire long-term support. 

Working closely with colleagues across the organisation and external agencies, the team values innovation, learning and collaboration - always keeping supporters at the heart of what we do. 

In return we can offer you: 

• Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion. 

• 29 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service — plus your birthday off to celebrate! 

• Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year. 

• Added to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more - with the option to upgrade. 

• 3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community.

• A generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4× salary as an active member. 

• Discounts on our branded clothing, including a free Help for Heroes hoody when you complete your induction. 

Closing date: 23rd January 2026

Please note: We may close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of strong applications.

The Methodist Church is committed to ensuring its churches are safe spaces for all. We work hard to ensure compliance with legal requirements, develop good practice, provide effective training and give professional advice on individual cases. We have an exciting opportunity to join our new safeguarding regional team operating in the northwest region and take this forward supporting Methodist churches and work.

Hours of work: 21 per week

About you

The post holder will join a team of safeguarding officers who will carry specific responsibility for individual cases, undertake risk assessments, lead training and advise churches. The post will be aligned to the Cumbria Methodist District requiring regular travel within this District area, and to provide support to colleagues across the regional area of the North West, which may involve occasional travel. The successful candidate will hold a relevant professional qualification and relevant experience and expertise in child and/or adult protection.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits:

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme with pensions matched up to 8%.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer, and welcome applications from disabled people. 

If you have questions about the vacancy or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact HR Team.

Closing date: 6th February 2026

Shortlisting date: W/C 11th February 2026

Interview (in person): 23rd February 2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Our client exists to make life easier for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. Through practical support, grants and advice, the charity works to reduce financial pressure, improve wellbeing and help families feel supported and included. The organisation is values-led, collaborative and committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding.

The Corporate Partnerships Manager (New Business Focus) sits within the Fundraising team and works closely with the Head of Fundraising & Volunteering to deliver the corporate fundraising strategy. The role focuses on researching, securing and developing new corporate partnerships, including five- and six-figure relationships, charity of the year partnerships, sponsorships and employee engagement activity. It combines strategic planning, creative new business development and strong relationship management, while working closely with communications, finance and senior colleagues to maximise income and impact.

The organisation is looking for someone with a strong track record in corporate fundraising, sales or business development, including securing and managing high-value partnerships and delivering against income targets. The role requires excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills, strong organisational ability and confidence working with senior stakeholders. Experience managing multiple priorities, using CRM systems (ideally Salesforce), and a results-driven yet collaborative approach are key, alongside a clear commitment to Family Fund’s values and to equity, diversity and inclusion. 

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus.

If you meet some of the criteria but not all, we still encourage you to enquire. We can support you to understand the role fully and guide you through the application process. To apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. If your experience aligns, we will arrange a briefing meeting before you submit a formal application. We look forward to hearing from you.