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As we prepare to launch an ambitious £150 million philanthropic campaign, we are seeking a strategic and driven Prospect Development Manager to lead the delivery of insight-driven prospect management across the Philanthropy and Partnerships Directorate.

You will play a critical role in creating a steady pipeline of new potential supporters for the fundraising teams, as well as helping shape the data and analytics strategy that will measure the impact of our campaign.

You will ensure that business-as-usual activity—such as briefing materials, due diligence, fundraiser portfolio reviews, prospect research, and insight—is delivered to a high standard, with the understanding that over the course of the campaign, these activities will be undertaken primarily in service of the campaign itself, rather than in addition to it

This role is ideal for someone who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and is passionate about understanding and engaging supporters who make transformational change possible.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Strategy and Planning

· Develop and implement the prospect development strategy to support the successful delivery of a new High Value campaign and long-term income growth.

· Work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment between, BAU, campaign goals and supporter engagement strategies.

· Lead on campaign data reporting, impact measurement, and forecasting to inform decision-making across the Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships teams.

· Ensure the team are maximising the power of AI within Prospect Development.

· Own the campaign Gift Table and utilise it as a key management tool.

· Lead on the strategic planning, income pipeline modelling, and campaign progress reporting.

· Proactively identify, assess, and manage operational and strategic risks within the team, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies and ensuring compliance with organisational policies and relevant regulations.

Prospect Management and Research

· Lead the identification, qualification, and tracking of new major donor and partner prospects across individual, corporate, and foundation giving.

· Design processes to engage volunteers and donors in identifying their key contacts who might be strong major prospects

· Lead on the design and delivery of regular portfolio reviews for relationship managers, using data and insight to optimise pipelines.

· Produce and manage the delivery of high-quality biographies, briefings, and due diligence for meetings and events.

· Work collaboratively with fundraisers to proactively identify new opportunities and ensure prospects are moved through the pipeline efficiently.

· Work with our Research team on potential and current Research Partners, allowing us to be strategic across all of our high value audiences.

· Maintain and continuously improve prospect tracking systems and data quality.

Campaign Insight and Impact

· Design and oversee reporting mechanisms that track the performance and progress of the campaign.

· Provide regular insight and trend analysis to campaign leadership and fundraising teams.

· Use data and supporter intelligence to shape cultivation and solicitation strategies.

Team Management

· Manage and develop a small, high-performing team (currently two direct reports), setting clear goals, providing coaching, and supporting professional development.

· Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and supporter-centric thinking.

· Ensure a consistent and high-quality service is provided to fundraisers and stakeholders across the organisation.

 

What we are looking for:

· Proven experience in prospect development, prospect research, or fundraising insight in a philanthropic or partnership-focused environment.

· Strong understanding of Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships Fundraising.

· Proficient in using CRM systems and prospect research tools.

· Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insight.

· Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce briefings and profiles to a high standard.

· Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail.

· Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative and stakeholder-focused approach.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits.

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 25th August 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

You will support the promotion of sustainable shopping and the shop’s social media to increase audience reach, attract customers, donors and volunteer supporters to deliver the Retail Strategy.

Role Requirements

• To maximise shop sales by achieving agreed targets both through donated stock and bought in/new goods. This involves proactive stock generation, optimum pricing, processing stock to agreed amounts and stock planning.
• Achieve Gift Aid sales conversion target through maximising new donor sign up and encouraging repeat donations.
• Achieve the shops Raffle sales targets through involving the shops team.
• To maintain high levels of shop presentation by merchandising and housekeeping to agreed standards as set out in the Shops Operations manual.
• Manage the stock levels of bought in/new goods, to include ordering of more stock as and when necessary and recording key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Assist in holding and attending Fundraising events to promote the awareness of The Children’s Trust.
• To source links with local communities to promote Retail in the community via media and other sources.
• Role involves a degree of manual handling in sorting and lifting of stock.

Interview Date: to be confirmed

Terms and Conditions

Strictly no agencies, please.

About Us

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits on our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected.  The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Online Searches

In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.

Contract:Permanent, full time (35 hours over 5 days) 

Salary:£33,156 - £41,970 p/annum 

Location:Across the Midlands and Worcester 

Closing date:Sunday 17th August 2025 

Interview stages:Virtual Interview – 26th or 27th August 2025 followed by a second stage interview with a presentation - 9th or 10th September 2025 

At Blue Cross, we’re proud of our growing retail operation which plays a vital role in funding our mission to support pets and their owners. Following a strong 2024 and being shortlisted for Outstanding Retail Charity of the Year 2025 by the Charity Retail Association, we’re looking for a talented Retail Area Manager to join our ambitious team and to build on that momentum.

More about the role

As Retail Area Manager, you will oversee a portfolio of Blue Cross shops across the Midlands and Worcester. You’ll be responsible for leading and supporting Shop Managers and volunteers to drive performance, maximise income and deliver an outstanding customer experience – all while upholding our animal welfare values. 

You’ll travel regularly between sites (approx. 10,000 business miles/year), supported by a hybrid automatic company vehicle in line with our environmental strategy. 

About you

You will bring experience managing multiple retail sites, preferably within the charity sector with vast experience in growing sales and improving net profit. You will be a hands-on leader who can effectively manage and develop both employees and volunteers whilst demonstrating excellent communication and problem-solving skills. A collaborative approach is essential, as the retail team plays a key role in wider Blue Cross initiatives such as Pet Food Banks and the campaign to End Greyhound Racing. 
 

Knowledge, skills, and experience  

• Full UK driving licence and comfortable driving an automatic vehicle 
• Retail management within a commercial company and/ or a UK registered charity 
• Experience of achieving success against financial targets 
• Experience of developing and monitoring budgets and operating plans 
• Experience of managing, training and developing people 
• The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values  

Although not essential, it would be great if you also had: 

• Experience of direct management and on-going development of staff in a multi-site situation 
• UK charity sector retail management  

How to apply  

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Blue Cross benefits

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.  

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.  

Our generous benefits package includes: 

• Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)  
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support  
• Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family   
• Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention  
• Health cash plan  
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme  
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution   
• Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.  
• Life assurance   
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance   
• Enhanced family friendly policies   
• Recognition scheme   
• Annual volunteer days  
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers 

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.

About The Role

The Poppy Appeal is one of the UK’s largest and most recognisable fundraising campaigns, raising over £42 million in just a few weeks each year. Behind the scenes, it’s a hugely complex operation with multiple moving parts. We’re excited to introduce a brand-new team and opportunity within the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal team. The Planning team has been recently created to improving planning and drive change to support the Poppy Appeal strategy. We are now looking for a dedicated Poppy Appeal Planning Manager to help bring greater structure, coordination and clarity to how it all comes together.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

In this newly created role, you’ll play a key part in driving forward our planning efforts making sure teams are aligned, risks are well managed, and delivery stays firmly on track. Reporting to the Head of Planning, you’ll take the lead on developing and managing an 18-month planning cycle, coordinating input from across the organisation, including Logistics, Cashless Payments, Volunteer Experience, Product, Income Processing and more. You’ll act as the central point of coordination, helping us spot potential issues early, avoid duplication, and maximise the overall impact of the Appeal.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity and has a passion for continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with colleagues at all levels from frontline delivery teams to senior stakeholders helping to embed better planning discipline, run cross-team meetings, and drive consistent reporting through RAG status updates and governance packs. You’ll also play a key role in reviewing what’s worked (and what hasn’t), feeding into post-Appeal evaluations, and supporting strategic initiatives as they transition into operational plans.

We’re looking for someone who is calm under pressure, confident working and challenging across multiple teams, and highly organised. You’ll need strong operational planning experience ideally within the charity or non-profit space and a genuine enthusiasm for making things work better. In return, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team working on a campaign that means a great deal to people across the UK.

At the Royal British Legion, we know the importance of flexibility, so we offer options like our 9-day fortnight while also considering other flexible working arrangements to suit your needs. We want you to feel supported in balancing work with life’s other joys!

At the Royal British Legion, we know the importance of flexibility, so we offer options like our 9-day fortnight while also considering other flexible working arrangements to suit your needs. We want you to feel supported in balancing work with life’s other joys!

You will be contracted to your home address and will carry out the majority of your work remotely, using our collaboration tools to engage with colleagues. Regular travel to London will be required once a month for team meetings, and there may be additional travel and occasional out-of-hours work to support meetings with volunteers and key stakeholder groups.

Employee benefits include -

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Interview Dates:       

- First interview virtual (week commencing 1st September)

- Second interview task based in RBL Head Office London (Monday 8th September)
Dates subject to change

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Home based covering parts of Norfolk & Suffolk, with some travel across the North & East Region

Our vision is to save every one. It may take us a long time to get there, but drowning is preventable, and we believe that even one drowning is one too many. We are all lifesavers. We are all fundraisers. This is our watch.

We’re looking for the best of the best to be part of our RNLI crew. This is an exciting new role that is people focused, making sure our engagement volunteers and supporters feel part of the RNLI family, and are appreciated and supported in everything they do. You will be helping us brave the storm and empowering our volunteers in their engagement activities, from raising money, creating visitor experiences, developing our retail offering. This role will cover areas including Norwich, Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and supporting many of our lifeboat stations along the Norfolk & Suffolk coasts.

About us

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is a charity that provides a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service, seasonal lifeguards, and water safety education and initiatives. Our lifeboat crews and lifeguards need a dedicated, professional and talented team behind them, and that is where you come in. This is your chance to join that team and help save lives every day.

Working together with partners and communities, we aim to educate, influence, supervise and rescue those at risk from drowning. By 2024, we’re aiming for a 50% reduction in drowning in the UK and Ireland, and effective drowning prevention strategies around the world. We see digital technologies as crucial in helping us achieve this goal.

Some of the benefits·

• Flexible working
• Starting with 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
• Life assurance

About the role

As a Community Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Connecting the RNLI community to the cause
• Empowering volunteer engagement crew to do what they do best, engaging the public, sharing our RNLI vision and growing support for our cause
• Supporting volunteer engagement crew to achieve key income, footfall and contact goals and seeking ways to engage new audiences
• Being part of an amazing regional team, working collaboratively to shape the future of RNLI engagement and provide an outstanding level of care to staff, volunteers and supporters

About you

You’ll be:

• A people person, that can interact with a wide number of different volunteers, branches, groups, individuals and businesses Inspiring and empower engagement activity in your area, tackling challenging goals
• Able to work as part of a high performing team, but equally confident working independently, out and about in your area
• Passionate about making a real difference for our volunteers and supporters and growing support for our cause

To be considered as the Community Manager, you will need:

• Experience of working within the third sector
• Experience of engaging supporters, volunteers and the general public
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Volunteer leadership and management experience, ideally in a collaborative environment
• Experience of seeking out and implementing new opportunities for improved performance

Please note this role requires a significant level of travel within the North & East region, including quarterly meetings at our Regional Base in Thornaby, with occasional travel to other RNLI assets and our support centre in Poole. This post requires a valid driving license and a car will be made available to support.

For more information and to apply, please visit our jobs page.

Closing date: 4 August 2025.

First interviews: 15th August 2025 (Teams).

Second interviews: 26th August 2025 (in person - Catfield).

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.

The Muslim Charity’s volunteer programme envisions a world where individuals from diverse backgrounds unite to collaborate, leveraging their unique talents and perspectives to drive lasting change. We’re looking for a dynamic and passionate Manager to be responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing volunteer programmes that support this mission. By offering comprehensive training, resources, and a supportive network, we aim to inspire volunteers to take proactive measures, advocate for sustainable development, and contribute to a more equitable and compassionate world for everyone.

In this role, you will:

• Cultivate partnerships and collaborations with diverse communities and organisations, both nationally and internationally.
• Oversee the recruitment, training and support of volunteers.
• Foster understanding and solidarity among different communities through volunteer activities and outreach initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the volunteer programmes, making improvements as necessary.
• Identify and secure resources, including funding and training materials, to support volunteer initiatives.
• Advocate for sustainable development and social issues, promoting our mission and the importance of volunteerism.
• Prepare reports on programme performance and communicate progress and outcomes to stakeholders and the broader community.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, non-profit management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Proven experience in managing volunteer programmes, with a focus on both national and international initiatives.
• Strong understanding of social issues and cultural dynamics in various communities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in project management and organisational skills.

About Us

Since 1999, we have been delivering aid and development programmes to transform lives. Joining us, you’ll be a crucial part of this mission. You’ll also benefit from:

• A chance to make a meaningful impact on communities both locally and globally.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• An opportunity to travel to different countries and engage with the communities.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

We will hold ongoing interviews until a suitable candidate is identified.

At Muslim Charity, we believe diversity strengthens our community and enriches our mission. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of background, race, gender, age, disability or faith, are valued. By embracing diverse perspectives, we enhance our ability to serve those in need.

Contract:Permanent, full time (35 hours over 5 days) 

Salary:£33,156 - £41,970 p/annum 

Location:Across Hampshire, Dorset, Surrey, London, Hertfordshire and Wiltshire 

Closing date:Sunday 17th August 2025 

Interview stages:Virtual Interview – 26th or 27th August 2025 followed by a second stage interview with a presentation - 9th or 10th September 2025 

At Blue Cross, we’re proud of our growing retail operation which plays a vital role in funding our mission to support pets and their owners. Following a strong 2024 and being shortlisted for Outstanding Retail Charity of the Year 2025 by the Charity Retail Association, we’re looking for a talented Retail Area Manager to join our ambitious team and to build on that momentum.

More about the role

As Retail Area Manager, you will oversee a portfolio of Blue Cross shops across Hampshire, Dorset, Surrey, London, Hertfordshire and Wiltshire. You’ll be responsible for leading and supporting Shop Managers and volunteers to drive performance, maximise income and deliver an outstanding customer experience – all while upholding our animal welfare values. 

You’ll travel regularly between sites (approx. 10,000 business miles/year), supported by a hybrid automatic company vehicle in line with our environmental strategy.

About you

You will bring experience managing multiple retail sites, preferably within the charity sector with vast experience in growing sales and improving net profit. You will be a hands-on leader who can effectively manage and develop both employees and volunteers whilst demonstrating excellent communication and problem-solving skills. A collaborative approach is essential, as the retail team plays a key role in wider Blue Cross initiatives such as Pet Food Banks and the campaign to End Greyhound Racing. 
 

Knowledge, skills, and experience 

• Full UK driving licence and confident driving an automatic vehicle
• Retail management within a commercial company and/ or a UK registered charity
• Experience of achieving success against financial targets 
• Experience of developing and monitoring budgets and operating plans 
• Experience of managing, training and developing people 
• The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values  

Although not essential, it would be great if you also had: 

• Experience of direct management and on-going development of staff in a multi-site situation 
• UK charity sector retail management  

How to apply  

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Blue Cross benefits

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.  

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.  

Our generous benefits package includes: 

• Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)  
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support  
• Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family   
• Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention  
• Health cash plan  
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme  
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution   
• Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.  
• Life assurance   
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance   
• Enhanced family friendly policies   
• Recognition scheme   
• Annual volunteer days  
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers 

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.

The Healthy Ageing Project will address specific challenges within the community, while actively promoting healthy ageing in practical and effective ways across our network.

We will focus on the strengths and expertise of our member groups to promote engagement with Ireland's unique music, dance, sport, language and culture.

We will work together with our members throughout this three-year journey. Together, we will develop, launch and promote a project geared towards improving health and wellbeing, reducing health inequality and providing strategic direction for national health programmes and policy recommendations for the Irish community.

This post is part time (17.5 hours per week) and will be based in the Midlands/ North of England, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester etc.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

You'll be a friendly ‘people person’, with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset - who has:

• An understanding or strong interest in health & wellbeing for older people

• Experience of working with older people either in a paid or voluntary capacity

• Understanding of and empathy with the issues affecting older people and barriers they experience

• Knowledge of health/sport/culture and other general services for older people in Britain

• Ability to build strong relationships with other stakeholders including public health bodies/charities

• Strong administrative and I.T skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organisational skills/ability to manage own time effectively

• Unwavering commitment to equality & fairness

• Willingness and ability to work flexibly

• A proactive approach to the personal development of oneself and others

• A ‘Hands on’ approach to coordination and practical tasks as required

• A right to work in the UK

Role profile

Job Title: Advice Services Manager

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer

Immediate reports: Welfare Benefits Team Lead, Training Lead, Supervision Lead, Debt

Caseworkers, Energy Advisor.

Hours: Full time – 36 hours

Salary:  £26,994 – £28,922 dependent on experience

Main Purpose of Job

· To be responsible for the delivery of all aspects of our advice services via telephone, email/web, in person and at outreach venues.

· To line manage team leads, debt caseworkers and the energy adviser and support them in achieving high standards of accessible advice services.

· To oversee the use of our volunteer adviser resources to cover each of our advice channels in the most effective way.

· To liaise with the training lead to ensure we have sufficient, well trained volunteer advice resources to deliver our service.

· To ensure cover for Advice Session Supervisors when needed

· To provide training, guidance and support on client records, telephone channel and quality standards

· To design and implement improvements to our advice processes based on best practice, leading and gaining buy-in from team members as necessary.

· To be overall responsible for the quality of our advice in line with our Quality of Advice framework and IFR’s to drive the organisation towards excellence in quality.

· To be responsible for Debt technical supervision and carry out continuous professional development activities and duties within the organisation.

· In maintaining quality, you will need to inspire and motivate your team and provide focussed individual support where necessary to achieve internal and external quality and KPI standards

· To drive a culture of continuous workforce development where a rigorous but supportive approach is adopted

· You will identify the best quality tools and execute investigations/analysis to improve workforce competency and quality across the organisation, and support our brand reputation

· Monitor and track performance progress of the service and of individuals against targets, achievement of deadlines and support staff as appropriate

· To undertake regular team meetings in line with the organisation’s quality expectations

· To undertake regular formal supervisions and review meetings

· Create a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are well managed, dignity at work is upheld and staff can do their best

· Encourage good teamwork and lines of communication between all staff and volunteers

· Ensure the core contracts are appropriately staffed at all times to achieve the expected standards and targets.

Debt Advice giving

· Interview clients using sensitive listening and questioning skills in order to allow clients to explain their problem(s) and empower them to set their own priorities.

· Use appropriate resources to find, interpret and communicate the relevant information to clients.

· Research and explore options and implications so that clients can make informed decisions.

· Act for the client where necessary by calculating, negotiating, drafting or writing letters and telephoning.

· Negotiate with third parties such as statutory and non-statutory bodies as appropriate.

· Ensure that all work conforms to the organisation’s office manual and the Advice Quality standard / other funding requirements, as appropriate.

· Ensure that work reflects and supports the Citizens Advice service’s equality and diversity strategy.

· Maintain detailed case records for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval, statistical monitoring and report preparation.

· Take ownership for monitoring own workload e.g. proactively reviewing progress on current cases, outcome of completed cases and quality control.

· Be a DRO approved intermediary.

Research and Campaigns

· To ensure the advice team contribute to the development of social policy in line with our business plan

· To assist with social policy work as required by the organisation

Management duties

· You will be accountable and responsible for delivering the service delivery related objectives and outcomes from the organisation’s Business Plan and service-related KPIs.

· Prepare and issue reports as required for the CEO, funders and partners, attending meetings as required to present findings and recommendations 

Learning and professional development  

· Keep up to date with legislation relevant to the role, trends, ideas and thinking

· Attend and actively participate in regular support and supervision sessions and appraisals with the Chief Executive Officer

· Identify own learning and development needs and plan to meet them.

Administration  

· Ensure that detailed records for the purposes of information retrieval, statistical monitoring and report preparation are maintained and developed

· Produce comprehensive, analytical and developmental oral and written reports on the work of the service as required.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

· Undertake advice work as required, including supporting contracts and projects outside of the generalist service.

· Support with the efficient and effective use of Casebook, gathering, storing and analysing data and contributing to the reporting processes for services, projects and contracts.

· Keep up to date with Citizens Advice aims, policies and procedures and ensure these are followed.

· Ensure that work reflects and supports the Citizens Advice service's equity, diversity and inclusion strategy.

· Develop and maintain effective admin systems and records relevant to the role.

· Act as key holder and open or close the building when necessary.

· Attend regular internal and external meetings relevant to the role and to services at outreach locations.

· Work cooperatively with colleagues and encourage good teamwork, clear lines of communication and common practices within the  team.

· Abide by health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for own health and safety and that of colleagues; taking particular account of this at outreach and shared locations.

· Identify own learning and development needs and take steps to address these.

· Carry out any other tasks within the scope of the post to ensure the effective delivery and development of the service.

· Ensure all data protection and GDPR requirements are adhered to in all work for which the post is responsible.

· Demonstrate commitment to the aims and policies of the Citizens Advice service

· Encourage staff to understand the importance of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, implement the strategy, and act as a role model for EDI, including challenging any inappropriate comments or attitudes.

· Attend relevant internal and external meetings as agreed with your line manager.

· Take personal responsibility for your own actions and for sorting out issues or problems that arise.

· Review and make recommendations for improvements to the service.

· Comply with all Citizens Advice information assurance guidelines.

· Work cooperatively with colleagues and encourage good teamwork, clear lines of communication and common practices within the team.

· As directed by the CEO, carry out other duties within the scope of the post to ensure the effective delivery of the service

Job Title: Senior Charity Development & Relationships Manager 
Location: Cottingham/Humber 
Salary: £43,139 FTE 
Contract Type: Part-time- 30 hours per week  
Closing Date: 22/08/2025 

About Us 

R-evolution is a dynamic and mission-driven charity focused on creating sustainable community change through innovative social and environmental programmes. We are seeking a visionary Charity Development & Relationships Manager to lead our strategic development, income generation, and stakeholder engagement activities. 

The Role 

As our Charity Development & Relationships Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of R-evolution. Working closely with the CEO, you’ll provide strategic leadership across development and fundraising, securing new income streams and building long-term, high-value partnerships. This role is crucial in ensuring our charity remains financially resilient, mission-aligned, and positioned for long-term impact. 

You’ll be responsible for cultivating relationships with statutory funders, donors and strategic partners, ensuring R-evolution’s voice is heard and its value clearly demonstrated within our communities and across the sector. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead strategic development and contribute to organisational planning as a key member of the leadership team. 

• Identify and secure new funding streams including statutory, trust, and commercial income. 

• Build and manage six-figure relationships with funders and partners, ensuring sustainability and impact. 

• Raise R-evolution’s profile through strategic engagement with donors, public bodies and the media. 

• Develop partnerships that drive innovation and expand the charity’s reach and relevance. 

• Oversee impact reporting and evaluation to demonstrate value and inform future development. 

• Collaborate with internal teams to align funding strategies with operational priorities. 

About You 

We’re looking for a confident, strategic leader who brings experience in income generation, stakeholder engagement, and organisational development, preferably within the charity, social enterprise, or public sector. 

Essential Skills & Experience 

• Proven success in a senior development, fundraising or leadership role. 

• Strong track record in securing and managing six-figure funding relationships. 

• Strategic planning and income diversification expertise. 

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Experience in external representation, partnership building and public engagement. 

• Knowledge of evaluation, impact reporting and community development. 

• Ability to inspire and lead cross-functional collaboration. 

Other Information: This role will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance with children’s barred check list and a Full Driving License is an essential requirement.  

What We Offer 

• The opportunity to make a tangible difference to communities through your work 

• A collaborative, inclusive and values-driven team environment 

• Paid Christmas shutdown period (this does not come out of your annual leave entitlement.) 

• Flexible working arrangements 

• Company pension 

• Employee cycle discount 

• Sick pay 

How to Apply 

Please ensure you submit both your CV and a supporting statement clearly outlining how you meet the requirements of the role. 

Closing date 4 August 2025

Ref 7135

When you join Save the Children UK as a Store Manager in Wandsworth, you'll be at the heart of a vibrant, high-energy community – leading an exceptional team of volunteers and bringing the magic of charity retail back to the high street. This is your opportunity to channel your people skills, leadership, and creativity to help deliver lasting change for millions of children around the world – including those hardest to reach.

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. 

About the Role 

This exciting opportunity is based at one of our Mary's Living & Giving shops in Wandsworth, South London – a neighbourhood known for its vibrancy, creativity, and strong sense of community.

This bright and colourful shop is busy all week and thrives especially during weekends, thanks to its high footfall and strong local support. You'll work alongside a diverse and committed team of 40 volunteers, leading them to achieve retail excellence while driving the shop's mission forward.

As a Store Manager, you will:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing volunteer team

• Build local connections and partnerships

• Deliver commercial success and hit income targets

• Recruit and train new volunteers

• Ensure the shop is always welcoming, engaging and community-focused 

About You

You are someone who thrives in a busy, customer-facing environment and leads with positivity and purpose. You understand the value of community and the impact of retail done differently.

You'll bring:

• Experience leading and motivating a team, ideally in a retail or hospitality setting

• A steady, solution-focused mindset, even when under pressure

• The ability to create an inclusive and engaging experience for volunteers and customers

• A passion for sustainable fashion, ethical retail, and making a real difference

Ways of Working: This role will be based on-site in the Wandsworth (London) shop. We're looking for someone able to work 5 days (35 hours) per week to include some weekend working.

Our benefits package is extensive and generous, including:

• Competitive Pay – Our transparent pay policy ensures fair and equitable compensation.

• Generous Holidays – Start with 27 days off per year (pro rata for part-timers) and enjoy up to 32 days after 10 years.

• Pension & Life Assurance – Secure your future with excellent contributions.

• Employee Discounts – Save on groceries, high-street brands, home, tech, gyms, holidays, and more! Over 6,000 deals are available through our benefits platform.

• Maternity/Adoption Benefits – Get 21 weeks of full pay after just six months of employment.

• Paternity/Adoption Leave – Enjoy 10 weeks of full pay (plus statutory 2 weeks) after six months with us.

• Additional benefits: include cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, eye care, flu jabs, season ticket loan.

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here. 

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organised Project Manager with experience working in or with schools to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of our careers-related activities. This role ensures our partner schools receive high-quality careers education that aligns with the Gatsby Benchmarks.

The Switch partners with approximately 12 secondary schools in Tower Hamlets, delivering an engaging careers programme that supports every student.  As Project Manager, you will work closely with the Secondary Schools team to deliver engaging and inspiring careers activities across our network of secondary schools, creating an impactful experience for students. You will also work alongside the Mentoring Project Manager to manage several mentoring cohorts, serving as the key point of contact for both schools and partner companies, while upholding our robust safeguarding standards.

This role involves hands-on delivery of careers sessions, directly engaging and inspiring students to explore and pursue their future aspirations

Details

· The role sits within the Secondary Schools team and reports to the Senior Project Manager.

· Working hours are typically 9am – 5pm Monday – Thursday, and 9am – 4pm Fridays

· Working from home (WFH) is typically 2 days a week

· Flexibility may be required to cover meetings or deliver events outside of these hours and WFH days

· You will be required to attend career sessions in schools or at partner offices

· Start date early autumn 2025

We are proud to offer enhanced benefits to our staff, including:

· 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, additional “Switch Off” Day and Christmas closure

· Health cash-back package, including discounts on gym memberships, retail and leisure.

· Hybrid working

· Pension

· Learning and Development opportunities including Learning at Work Week activities

· Volunteering days to spend on an activity close to your own heart.

Are you passionate about tackling food poverty and reducing food waste? Are you interested in joining a team of volunteers making a tangible and positive difference to their local community?

Laurence’s Larder is a small, dynamic and beloved local charity that feeds over 300 people a week. Working with a vibrant team of over 90 volunteers Laurence’s Larder provides a weekly food parcel service, two-course sit down meal, clothes bank, art café and access to support and advice services.

Laurence’s Larder is non-referral and open to all, we bring people together, alleviating both social isolation and food poverty, while utilising surplus food. We are also endeavouring to help address some of the underlying needs that contribute to food poverty, and continue to add more support services to our offerings.

Our warm welcome and non-judgmental approach means that we can help our guests to begin to meet their daily needs with not only dignity but practical help.

We are looking for an individual who shares these values for the role of Operations Manager; to oversee the day-to-day running of our services, leading and supporting the volunteers to do this, ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety & food hygiene standards, support the Project Director to achieve agreed outcomes and goals.

We are currently looking at expanding our services by adding an additional service day a week on Tuesdays. This role provides the unique opportunity to be a part of the creation of this service.

If you are someone who loves being part of a team, is interested in food and sustainability, then this is the role for you. This is not a 9-to-5 desk job, this is a role for someone who enjoys being active, thinking on their feet and getting “stuck in”.

Our ideal candidate would have experience working with a team, but also self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision. Strong organisational and planning skills, as well as good people management and interpersonal skills are essential. Understanding or experience of the voluntary sector would be helpful, as would customer service experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an enthusiastic team committed to positively impacting the community around them, if you are similarly motivated to making a difference please apply now!

Please note:

We are seeking someone who can commence their employment with us in September.

This role is typically Monday – Thursday 9.00am – 5.00pm / 5.30pm

How to apply for the role:

Please send us your CV (or equivalent), a letter of application telling us how you meet the person specification above and why the role interests you. You also need to provide us, at the time of applying, the names and contact details (phone number, email address) of two referees, one of whom must be their most recent employer.  We will not contact your current employer without letting you know in advance.

Applications should be sent by 5.00pm on August 25th

We are absolutely committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified persons and those with lived experience. We will make reasonable adjustments to the selection process for any qualified applicant who contacts us with a request.

If you want to understand more about us, or have questions about the role, or request reasonable adjustments, please send an email to our Info email account giving us your name and a contact phone number and we will respond as soon as possible.

Centre 404 is a friendly, prominent and thriving charity with an excellent reputation for providing high quality support and services to people with learning disabilities and their families across 7 London Boroughs.  

The Camden Short Breaks Team, as part of the Children, Young People, Families and Engagement service at Centre 404, delivers person-centred homebased and community-based outreach support for children and young people with a learning disability.

Centre 404 is seeking a dynamic and organised Short Breaks and Family Engagement Manager to lead the development and delivery of engaging activities, workshops, and support services for children and young people with disabilities and their families. Based in North London, this role involves coordinating short breaks and family engagement activities across boroughs including Islington, Camden, Tower Hamlets, Haringey, and Enfield, in line with local authority contracts and community needs.

 Responsibilities will include:

•  ·Planning and delivering workshops, forums, well-being sessions and social events for families
• · Developing outreach programmes to engage family carers
• · Supervising volunteers
• · Using creative and tech skills to promote activities and monitor success
• · Building strong relationships with families, local services and professionals
• · Managing referrals and support plans for children and young people
• · Overseeing a team including supervisions, appraisals and team meetings
• · Maintaining accurate records and administration

An awareness of the challenges and safeguarding needs of people with learning disabilities and/or Autism and their family carers as well as a knowledge of relevant local/national policies, legislation, and current issues affecting services for our families will be essential.

We will also be looking for an understanding of person-centred planning approaches, including Short Breaks, ENCP, PBS, and support plans and a working knowledge of CQC standards and their application in delivery.

Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and supervision and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.

We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.

Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889