Volunteering Resources Officer Jobs in Edinburgh
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At The Hygiene Bank, our volunteers are the heart and soul of everything we do and achieve as a charity. Without the incredible individuals up and down the country who generously give their time to run our local hygiene bank projects, collecting and distributing essential products through our network of community partners, our charity simply wouldn’t exist.
The Hygiene Bank aspires to build the best recruited, best trained and best supported community of volunteers in the charity sector. The extraordinary commitment, dedication, enthusiasm and sheer hard work of our nearly 600 volunteers underpins our current operations and our future plans. In particular, our volunteers and projects are central to our aspirations to engage Parliamentarians and other key stakeholders, and to raise awareness of hygiene poverty, in support of our goal to end it for good.
Thanks to a generous grant, we are now able to recruit a Volunteer Officer, who will play a pivotal role supporting and empowering this brilliant community. As such, you will play a key part in shaping the future of a national anti-poverty charity working on a key social justice challenge.
You’ll be an outstanding, purpose-driven, empathic communicator. You’ll have demonstrable, outstanding people skills and experience in convening and consulting with stakeholders and working with volunteers along with strong communication skills. If that sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you.
About The Hygiene Bank
Hygiene poverty is not being able to afford many of the everyday hygiene and personal grooming products most of us take for granted. The reality of low income is that it restricts people’s options, leaving us caught between being able to heat our homes, pay the rent, eat, or be clean. It is washing hair, bodies, faces and clothes in the same cheap washing-up liquid used for the dishes. It is not being able to replace a toothbrush when needed or sharing a toothbrush because one each just isn't an option. It is having to choose between shaving foam and razors or the transport fare to a job interview.
Hygiene Poverty is the hidden crisis facing the UK. In 2024, The Hygiene Bank published a research report into the incidence and impact of hygiene poverty. It found that over 4.2m adults in the UK are affected by hygiene poverty, that is an additional 1.1m people into hygiene poverty since 2022 - the equivalent of the population of Birmingham.
Hygiene poverty is not only on the rise, it’ is also undermining the nation’s health: 50% of those affected by hygiene poverty say that it is causing them anxiety or depression. 92% of people affected report that it limits their social interactions with friends and family. 54% of those affected have not gone to the dentist in the last 12 months. But most importantly, it’s putting people in impossible situations. A staggering 69% of adults experiencing hygiene poverty are having to make the difficult decision between paying for essential needs like food and bills or purchasing basic toiletries. 65% of parents affected by hygiene poverty have had to choose between buying hygiene products for themselves or their children.
At The Hygiene Bank, we believe that everyone deserves to feel clean. That is why our network of projects exists – to give people access to the basics they need.
About the role
This role will be part of the Operations Team and will work closely with the Partnership Managers who support our projects on a day-to-day basis; you will provide exceptional service across key parts of the volunteering journey including recruitment, training and engagement.
Job Description
Responsibilities
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Recruitment: Design and implement compelling volunteer recruitment campaigns at a national level and for specific areas of the UK
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Virtual Volunteering: Develop our offer for volunteers to bring their skills, experience and time to the charity outside our local community and project structures, for example coordinating volunteers who can support local projects with social media, or with fundraising.
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Onboarding: Design and run volunteer the volunteer onboarding process, ensuring that all of our volunteers have the tools they need to be successful
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Governance: Administrate and coordinate the Volunteer Council, a new Committee designed to centre volunteer voice in the charity’s governance
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Consultation: Further develop the charity’s volunteer survey and create ongoing opportunities for feedback and consultation from our volunteer community
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Training: Identify areas for training, source and develop these, providing exciting and effective opportunities for our volunteers to develop their skills, practice and impact
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Resources: Working with the Partnership Managers and other colleagues in the central team, design and develop video and written resources to support the projects in their day-to-day work. The postholder will also hold responsibility for the Volunteer Members’ Area, ensuring content is up to date, relevant and useful.
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Communications: Collate compelling, informative and engaging content and write the monthly volunteers’ newsletter, ensuring volunteers’ achievements are celebrated, that they understand and are involved in the charity’s development. You will also be responsible for developing new and effective communication channels.
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Data: through collecting and sharing data on our volunteers and their experience with the charity, you will report on progress and suggest ways to continously improve our offer. You will also ensure that data is captured appropriately on our systems.
Person Specification
With a demonstrable alignment with The Hygiene Bank’s values, you will have:
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Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders and create content for different audiences
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A can-do, problem solving attitude, and strong ability to use your initiative to find resolutions and solutions
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High level of collaborative skills, as well as being a self-starter who enjoys taking responsibility for areas of work and is able to work without close supervision
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A creative mindset and high levels of emotional intelligence, with a particular ability to identify and understand volunteers’ perspectives and views
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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
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A skilled listener, who enjoys advocating for a cause and communicating persuasively the reasons behind decisions, to increase stakeholder engagement and inspire and motivate people
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A strong relationship-builder and team player
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The ability to work under pressure and on multiple projects at the same time.
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The ability to represent the charity and its mission in a clear, emotive and factual way.
This job description and person specification represents an outline of the major components of the job and is not intended to be exhaustive.
Experience
You will have a minimum of two years’ experience in the following:
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Volunteer engagement, with a particular emphasis on consulting and convening diverse groups of people in the service of progressing a cause or project
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Producing high quality written resources, and/or training materials
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Experience of, or willingness to learn a range of communications tools, e.g, Canva, Benchmark, Wordpress, Google Adwords, Hootsuite, etc.
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Budget management
How to Apply
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An up-to-date CV outlining your employment history, qualifications and contact details.
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A supporting statement (no more than 1 x A4 pages) which i) demonstrates how you meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification and ii) outlining why you are interested in working for The Hygiene Bank.
We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Digital and Website Officer
Team:Supporter Engagement & Experience
Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and either London, Cardiff or Edinburgh)
*This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £26,887 to £42,371. The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range, to a maximum of £29,576 depending on the candidate's skills and experience. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role.
It’s an exciting time to join the Ramblers as we have recently refreshed our strategy to support the delivery of our long-term ambitions.
We need your drive, knowledge, skills, and creativity to help us raise awareness of the Ramblers and what we stand for, enabling the charity to grow its supporter base and open up the joys and wellbeing benefits of walking to many more people.
Context and purpose of role
We are looking for a Digital and Website Officer to join our Campaigns and Communications Team. The role holder will take a leading role in digital marketing, optimising our website using a data-led approach, and maintaining our digital asset management system.
Working with colleagues across the Supporter Engagement & Experience division and the wider business, they will also contribute to the development and delivery of marketing activities that deliver against brand and income targets.
They will work to upskill people across the organisation – including volunteers - to achieve greater impact with digital communications.
Key responsibilities
- Website – act as the GB web admin, working in partnership with the Digital Technical team to manage user journeys and ensure content is high quality and search engine optimised in line with the website strategy.
- Digital marketing – Create and implement digital marketing activity in line with the agreed digital strategy and against agreed return on investment targets. Create and implement digital marketing plans to support advocacy and marketing initiatives for our programmes using relevant digital channels for the target audience
- Content development – source / develop content and assets such as case studies, videos, blogs and images to drive engagement across digital channels including the Ramblers app. Ensure all content is of high quality, permissioned and easy for colleagues to find within the digital asset management system.
- Insight– undertake regular reporting and apply data insights to shape content, campaign and creative outputs, applying a test and learn approach.
- Campaigning - Support policy and public affairs, to influence and deliver messaging to local or national agencies to maintain and improve access to the outdoors for all.
- Fundraising - Support fundraising with business development and income generation through developing and responding to opportunities that meet the aims of the Ramblers and achieve income targets.
- Volunteering - Foster a positive and inclusive volunteer experience, promoting alignment with our values and ensuring volunteers have the necessary resources, training, and ongoing support to effectively contribute to our work
Other
- Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of the post
- Engage and proactively develop excellent working relationships across the organisation
The Person
Knowledge and Experience
Marketing - multi-channel marketing experience incl website,digital advertising (Meta, Google (PPC, Display), Google grant) & social media
Digital – experience of managing a range of digital channels including developing and managing a complex website set up, working with a CMS, SEO copy development and Google Analytics set up and management. Knowledge of improving user experience and engagement on owned channels
Branding –understanding of the importance of branding to ensure that everything we do across our comms and our activities helps build the brand
Insights – a curious mind that allows you to develop and apply data and audience insights to strengthen performance
Legal - a broad understanding of copyright and data protection laws.
Skills and Leadership
People – able to build good relationships with others and them develop their digital skills.
Systems - experience of using Drupal, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Salesforce, DAM (desirable but not essential)
Personal Attributes
Creativity – in all senses – visually, technically, problem solving etc
Drive – to do a great job – and to keep delivering stronger results
Values and Behaviours
Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people.
Inclusive
We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.
Inspiring
We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.
Empowering
We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.
Responsible
We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.
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Main function of job
This is a key role in the Bereavement Support Service. The team provides a wide range of services, including the Helpline, online enquiries, online community, Family Days, and online and printed resources.
The aim of this post is to provide consistent, high-quality emotional support to bereaved families who seek support from the Lullaby Trust.
1. Proactively engage bereaved families with the support service, respond to bereavement support enquiries and ensure anyone seeking advice and support on bereavement is given a high-quality service in a timely way.
To be the primary contact for the bereavement support services.
To cover and answer the bereavement support helpline and online enquiries responding within the set guidelines and KPIs for the department.
Proactively engaging with bereaved families through social media and other online platforms.
Ensure any safeguarding concerns are actioned in accordance with the organisations Safeguarding policy
Send materials to bereaved contacts, including bereavement packs and follow up e-cards, and ensure all paperwork and databases are updated with each contact in line with the department guidelines, including Raiser’s Edge, Excel databases.
Ensure any messages on Bereavement Support FB Groups are monitored and advice is given via befrienders where appropriate
To arrange face to face events for bereaved families including family days, York Carol Service and memorial events to an agreed programme.
Work with the Engagement Team around social media bereavement support posts.
2. Respond to all enquiries regarding the Care of the Next Infant (CONI) programme.
Respond to CONI enquiries from families and professionals and pass referrals to the CONI team in a timely way.
Update the CONI spreadsheet on enquiries progress and outcome.
Ensure families are offered Bereavement Support
3 Manage the Befriender programme with the Head of Support and Information and deliver training to befrienders and support befrienders in their role.
Support Befrienders in their work by maintaining regular contact and support, offering advice and guidance when required.
Keep Befriender records up to date
Allocate Befrienders when required, ensuring there is an even spread of work between the befrienders
To collate, finalise and send out the Befriender newsletter on a monthly basis in conjunction with other members of the Team
Plan and deliver befriender training to new and existing befrienders
Support befrienders in their role and deliver regular online catch up sessions.
Help with the organisation, administration of the Befriender Conference and other events, facialitaing sessions and presentations.
Support the administration and preparation of Befriender Training, attend and participate when required and assist with the new befriender digital documents.
5 Ensure the bereavement support services are promoted to bereaved families and professionals working with bereaved families
Assist with the facilitation of Bereaved Families’ Panel and running online sessions.
Keep up to date with the bereavement support world including joining National Bereavement Alliance, Child Bereavement Network and research around grief and bereavement.
Attend events as required to represent the Lullaby Trust’s bereavement support services
6 Ensure the records and services of the department are kept up to date
Ensure bereaved contacts are added and updated on Excel and Raiser’s Edge
Maintain ongoing knowledge and training on the Lullaby Trust’s advice and the scientific knowledge behind this advice
Collate statistics, as required on areas of work within the support services team.
Assist with the services’ evaluation and impact processes including self-evaluation feedback.
Provide other administrative support to the team as required.
Other:
Attend and participate with External Supervision sessions.
Safer sleep for babies, Support for families




You’ll be at home recruiting and interviewing new volunteers, pulling teams together, planning and strategising. You've great people skills and a talent for bringing out the best in people, spotting their strengths, building up their confidence. You’ll be supported by our Salesforce Manager and Content & Communications Lead and will work alongside colleagues heading up our services.
We’re at the start of a new 5-year journey to create space for people who stammer – so we’re building our team. This is a new role at STAMMA, so there is space to shape, create and shape volunteering at the start of our new strategy. Now couldn’t be a better time to join.
We're embarking on a new strategy, fuelled by the National Lottery, which includes significantly expanding our volunteer operations which will be headed up with this new post. We've already a team of over 30 brilliant volunteers. Our services are central to what we do - so you'll be at the very heart of it all. Recruiting and supporting volunteers across the helpline, training and advocacy services, including supporting our amazing group leaders around the country.
Essential Skills & Experience
-At least 3 years’ experience of volunteer management
-Understanding of the laws and regulations around volunteering.
-Experience of recruitment, managing volunteering shifts, supervision and monitoring.
-Thorough understanding of safeguarding practices and issues.
-Experience of presenting to groups of people and facilitating discussion and initiatives and coaching individuals.
-Strong writing and presentation skills.
-Experience of working within voluntary sector.
Desirable
-Experience of organising volunteer events.
-Experience of working with local volunteer groups or networks.
-Experience of using a CRM or volunteering management system.
-It would be great if you stammer, but not essential.
Soft Skills
-Leadership
-Empathetic
-Able to manage and prioritise a varied workload within deadline.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Recruit and induct new volunteers to support our services, working with the Services Director and the Training & Outreach Lead. Work with the service managers to review training and update training modules.
-Ensure there is appropriate training, support, supervision and acknowledgement for all volunteers and ensure recruitment and processes comply with the charity’s values & EDI requirements
-Research and write volunteer policies and procedures, including risk assessments.
-Support and recruit volunteer community leaders; work with them to aim for consistent quality across the groups experience and develop an online training programme for leaders, and longer term, put a funding case together to support a training weekend for community leaders.
-Keep records on which community groups are active and identify areas of need and feedback mechanisms.
-Work with Content & Communications Lead to produce regular mailings for volunteers and recruitment drives and promote volunteering through recruitment and publicity strategies and campaigns.
-Keep up to date with legislation and policy related to volunteering and make any necessary modifications to accommodate changes.
-Maintain the database of volunteers + ensure all volunteers are registered members.
-Manage budgets and resources, including the reimbursement of volunteer expenses.
If you think you fit the bill and can tick most of the boxes needed under the Job Spec, then do apply. Please send Jacqueline Fitzsimmons:
1. A CV.
2. A cover letter of no more than 2 pages to explain why you want this job and how you fit the Job Spec, with particular attention to skills and experience.
If you want to chat through the post first, email Jane Powell
One to one Zoom interviews will be held in the first instance with the CEO. Candidates will then be shortlisted for a panel interview via Zoom.
1st panel interview Online, 18th March
2nd panel interview London, in person, 24th March
We exist to create a world that makes space for stammering. Where a stammer is embraced as just a difference.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
EducAid is looking to recruit a Fundraising Officer who will support our CEO in the UK across a wide range of fundraising activities, working both with our loyal supporters and to secure new support from individuals, community organisations, trusts and foundations and corporate partners. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is working to diversify their experience in the charity sector working closely with the Chief Executive. We are looking for an all rounder who will be happy to engage with various tasks and responsibilities across the organisation.
Key requirements/experience for the role:
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Demonstrable experience and successful track record in fundraising, marketing or a related field.
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Work or volunteer experience in a charity or NGO.
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Ability to draft compelling grant applications and proposals.
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Capacity to work autonomously as well as working collaboratively with diverse teams.
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Work experience in the education sector and/or in Sierra Leone is an asset.
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Must have the right to work in the UK or in Sierra Leone.
Overview
EducAid is a UK-registered charity (1163161) and SL-registered NGO established in 1995 to restore and strengthen education in Sierra Leone.EducAid has been transforming education in Sierra Leone for more than 30 years, currently working with more than 300 partner schools across the country as part of our teacher training and school improvement programmes. Running 5 role-model schools, EducAid also provides free, high-quality education to some of the most underserved young people in the country. EducAid works to increase the enrolment, retention and achievement of girls and young women at every level with its equality programmes and is proudly Sierra Leonean driven.
Key Responsibilities
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Research and respond to relevant calls for proposals and grant opportunities, both independently and collaboratively, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and goals.
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Work proactively to identify, research and develop new strategic partnerships (corporates, community organisations, trusts and foundations) through the creation and management of a robust fundraising pipeline.
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Monitor relevant fundraising trends and innovations to keep the organisation’s strategies current and effective.
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Write compelling grant proposals, cases for support and pitches for potential and current partners that align with the organization’s mission and meet funder requirements.
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Oversee the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and objectives.
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Develop and manage fundraising and project budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources and alignment with organizational priorities.
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Ensure timely and accurate reporting to donors, including the preparation of impact reports and financial statements.
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Work closely with the communications, programme, and finance teams to ensure a cohesive approach to fundraising and project management.
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Work with the programme team and finance lead to develop project budgets, financial forecasts, and funding projections.
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Work with the communications manager to promote events, maximize attendance, and ensure a seamless event experience for all participants.
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Coordinate with programme teams to align project goals with fundraising activities and donor expectations.
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Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards in fundraising.
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Undertake relevant administration tasks including thanking and recognition, monthly activity reporting, management of general inbox and updating and maintaining our database.
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Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and relevant to the objectives of the organisation as agreed with the Chief Executive.
EducAid works to be a different kind of aid, strengthening education for all children in Sierra Leone with quality education.
Remote (home-based), Leeds office, or hybrid
£26,000 – £28,000 (pro rata to hours worked)
Part-time, 3 days per week
About brainstrust:
At brainstrust, our mission is to support people living with a brain tumour and their caregivers through every stage of their journey. Our services include a robust programme of support and information, developed to ensure our beneficiaries feel more in control, better supported, more resourced, and less isolated. We are expanding our successful programme of regular events—online and in person— to strengthen our community, share valuable expert information, and empower people with a brain tumour, and those around them, with coaching.
Role Purpose:
As Beneficiary Events Officer, you will curate and promote brainstrust’s revered events programme, which includes regular online webinars and support groups delivered by diagnosis, a growing portfolio of volunteer-led face-to-face meet-ups across the UK, and an annual in-person conference. This role is pivotal in creating a safe, supportive, engaging, enabling and energising environment for the people that need to be better connected, better informed and more confident on their individual journeys.
Deadline for applications is 5pm on 28th February 2025.
Download the recruitment pack to find out more and apply.
Join us in our mission to create space for nature to thrive alongside people.
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking, and highly organised Finance & Admin Officer with an eye for detail to join our team at the Lifescape Project. This person will play an integral part in our financial and operational management as the organisation expands.
Candidates will need to be comfortable with taking on a wide range of financial and non-financial tasks, carrying them out in a timely and accurate way and using their initiative.
About the us
The Lifescape Project is a small and growing charity dedicated to protecting and restoring wild landscapes, helping to provide a future for all life on earth. We focus on ambitious projects that solve complex environmental problems by leveraging the skills and expertise of a multi-disciplinary team across science, law, economics, technology, and culture.
Role responsibilities:
- Financial Processing (60%): Manage QuickBooks, raise invoices, monitor debtors, handle staff expenses, assist with banking, gift aid, year-end procedures, VAT returns, and payroll.
- Operational & Administrative Tasks (40%): Organise meetings, manage HR systems, support recruitment and onboarding, liaise with suppliers, maintain policies and procedures, support EDI initiatives, manage volunteers, and handle general administration.
Experience and qualifications:
- Degree or equivalent qualification, or extensive experience in a similar role (desirable).
- Accounting qualification (AAT Level 3) or extensive experience (essential).
- Double entry bookkeeping and QuickBooks experience (essential).
- Experience in financial transaction processing, reporting, and charity sector accounting (desirable).
- Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills, with the ability to work independently and remotely.
Benefits:
- 36 days annual leave (28 days plus public holidays)
- Annual Lifescape retreat and paid work travel
- Pension scheme
- Computing equipment
- Potential for study leave
- Flexible & remote working arrangements
For further information, including the full job description and person specification, please download the candidate information pack.
Apply now to be part of a team dedicated to solving environmental issues and protecting the natural world by emailing your CV and covering letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining how you meet the person specification and why you are the right person for this role.
Closing date: Friday 21 February 2025.
First round interviews: 13 and 14 March 2025.
Please email your CV and covering letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining how you meet the person specification and why you are the right person for this role.
About the organisation
The Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) is the leading charitable organisation promoting the enjoyment, study and conservation of wild plants in Britain and Ireland. We aim to build a diverse community of skilled and enthused botanists, provide data and science to help address biodiversity loss and climate change and disseminate information to drive a passion for plants. To do this we provide opportunities for involvement for all through a range of participation projects, surveys, indoor and outdoor events, training opportunities and the production of books and other resources. Our Distribution Database (DDb) holds over 50 million plant records, making it one of the world’s largest biological recording databases and in March 2023 we published the third Plant Atlas, mapping changes in the distribution of British and Irish flora. Our latest organisational Strategy, available on our website, describes our future plans.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become the first Administration Officer for the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. The charity and our membership and activities have grown rapidly over the last five years through two rounds of strategic change. There is continued strong demand for our data, expertise and skills, creating opportunities to develop our projects and partnerships. We need excellent administration in place to ensure we are deploying our capacity and resources in the best way to support the Society and our members and to advance the understanding and appreciation of wild plants.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to work across the BSBI, supporting staff and volunteers in the smooth running of the Society, helping shape processes for a resilient future.
The post would suit an early career individual with an interest in botany/ecology who is keen to develop their skills and their network through a full-time post within the charitable sector, or an experienced administrator looking to make a vital contribution to a growing organisation.
How to apply
Read the job description and person specification available on the BSBI website carefully along with the job application guidance notes. Then complete the job application form and personal details form and submit these to the email address provided.
Applications must be received by midnight on Sunday 2 March.
Interviews will be held online on during the week commencing 10 March.
The postholder would ideally take up the position in or before May.
BSBI aims to uphold the principles of equality and diversity in all its activity, including the recruitment and employment of staff. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified or experienced people, regardless of situation or background. We particularly welcome applicants from those who are currently underrepresented in our sector, such as disabled people and individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. Should you have any questions about the role or require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please get in touch through our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Overview
An extraordinary opportunity has come up to lead The Resilience Project’s next phase of growth. From start-up to scale-up, TRP is now looking for a dynamic leader to develop our offerings and oversee our international operations. The CEO will provide strategic leadership and direction to The Resilience Project, ensuring the organisation achieves its mission and strategic goals. This role is a unique blend of internally and externally focused responsibilities. For the latter, working alongside our Founder, you will act as the face of the organisation, building partnerships, securing funding, and ensuring that our programs continue to deliver exceptional impact. For the former, working alongside our COO, you will oversee the financial health of the organisation, iterate scaling infrastructure strategy and foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, joy and collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Focus on scaling and strengthening The Resilience Project, particularly developing alternative revenue generating pathways, key partnerships and long-term sustainable funding mechanisms. From this, develop and implement a long-term strategy that aligns with the organisation’s mission, vision, and values. Lead the organisation in responding to emerging challenges and opportunities in climate justice, youth mental health, and resilience-building. Embody and model our values of courage, care, co-design, community, joy and inclusivity.
- Organisational Development: Build and nurture a high-performing team of international staff and volunteers. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and empowering organisational culture. Work closely with the Senior Board to ensure effective governance and accountability.
- Financial Management: Working with the Finance and Fundraising Lead, develop and oversee budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and smooth cashflow. Diversify income streams through grants, partnerships, donations, and other revenue opportunities. Lead in the development and creation of additional revenue opportunities.
- Programme Oversight: Working with the Programmes Office, ensure the continued delivery and development of impactful initiatives such as the Resilience Fellowship Programme, community Programmes and workshops. Monitor and evaluate programme impact to ensure quality, effectiveness and relevance to the youth climate justice movement. Oversee our international expansion, leading on risk assessment and ensuring any development promotes sensitivity, inclusion, co-design and resilience.
- Partnerships and Advocacy: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, partners, and youth organisations. Act as an ambassador for The Resilience Project, advocating for youth empowerment and climate resilience on national and international platforms.
- Communications and Fundraising: Oversee the organisation’s communications and marketing strategy to enhance visibility and engagement. Lead fundraising efforts to secure the resources necessary to achieve the organisation’s goals.
- Line Management: Act as line manager to Finance and Fundraising Lead, and Marketing and Communications Lead, overseeing workflow and monthly wellbeing check-ins.
Qualifications
Are you?
- A strategic thinker with a proven track record in leadership roles within the non-profit, social enterprise, or environmental sectors.
- Experienced in organisational management and team leadership, with a collaborative and empowering approach.
- Passionate about climate justice, youth empowerment, and addressing inner development and mental health challenges.
- Skilled in fundraising and financial management, with the ability to secure and diversify income streams.
- An excellent communicator, able to inspire and influence a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Committed to the values of inclusion, care, joy, courage, co-design, and community.
Essential:
- Proven experience in senior leadership roles within the non-profit, social enterprise, or environmental sectors.
- A strong track record of strategic planning, organisational management and team leadership.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and influence diverse audiences.
- Experience in fundraising, financial management, and building sustainable income streams.
- A deep understanding of the youth climate justice movement, youth empowerment, and mental health challenges.
- Experience working with youth-led organisations or movements.
- Commitment to the values of inclusion, co-design, community, care, joy, courage and social justice.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the global funding and philanthropy landscape, particularly in the environmental or mental health sectors.
- Understanding of the intersectionality of change work, and how to lead the organisation's services in a proactive manner that supports and empowers different demographics
- Experience of developing and implementing revenue generation beyond grants.
- Experience in scaling a non-profit or social enterprise internationally.
- Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation frameworks for non-profits.
- Working knowledge of platforms such as Asana, Typeform, Airtable, and Google workspace.
Additional Job Perks:
- The Resilience Project operates a 4-day working week
- Strong culture of personal development and pastoral support with the provision of mental health days, weekly organisational Unwind sessions and a monthly Pastoral session
- Networking with leaders in the climate, social enterprise and academic sectors
- Strong culture of work driven by peer-support and colleague celebration
How to Apply:
The link to this application can be found in our recruitment pack here: https://shorturl.at/YwuAk
About The Resilience Project:
People around the world are trying to cope with the climate crisis, extreme weather, burnout, isolation and climate anxiety. The Resilience Project is a youth-led organisation resourcing young people and leaders of all ages to become effective and resilient climate changemakers for a sustainable future. We enable people taking action for the planet to find their voice, people and power. Our vision is a resilient changemaking culture, where kinship and compassion are embedded within the fabric of changemaking communities.
Our mission is to transform the lives of those transforming the world, equipping changemakers with the resilient skills required to navigate a changin



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The IME is a small charity with staff consisting of the Chief Executive, a Digital Content Editor, the Membership & Administration Officer with support from a Finance Contractor. The staff work alongside approximately 70 volunteers that sit on the various committees and working groups.
This vacancy has come about due to the early-retirement of the current post-holder who will provide a handover along with some training during role induction.
As a charitable organisation we promote and support the impartial study and understanding of medical ethics and its integration into clinical practice through education, research, and publication.
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Head of Growth, Development and Outreach (Maternity Cover)
Location: Home based, with regular travel across the UK for work.
Contract: Full time, 35hrs per week, 12 months maternity cover
Salary: £47,000
Closing Date: 14th February 2025
Interview: A selection day will be held 6th March 2025 at our National Support Centre in London (travel expenses to the selection day will be paid subject to prior approval)
Are you a first-class leader, manager coach and mentor with experience of leading growth in a volunteer involving community organisation?
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.
We are currently looking for a Head of Growth, Development & Outreach to cover 12 months maternity leave.
About the role
Reporting to the Director of Young People, Volunteer & Business Support the postholder will provide our disbursed team of Growth & Development Workers with clear management, guidance, support and advice on growth, development, volunteer recruitment and retention. The role will coordinate and drive forward our work in these area, helping the Sea Cadets to make a difference to the lives of even more young people across the UK.
The postholder will have excellent management, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage a diverse workload and operate in a collaborative way with others. They will have an understanding of issues facing volunteering, recruitment, retention and growth in voluntary organisations and the effective management and support of remote workers is essential.
Responsibilities
The following is a list of the principal tasks of the Head of Growth, Development & Outreach and is not intended to be an exhaustive list:
- Provide line management for the Project Coordinators, Growth & Development Team Leaders and through them the Growth & Development Workers.
- Providing both management support and technical advice on growth, development and volunteer recruitment, retention and support functions.
- Contribute to the strategic development and sustainable growth of The Sea Cadets nationally.
- Lead and manage the effective implementation of new and ongoing projects that support outreach, growth, development, volunteer and/or cadet recruitment and retention, including but not limited to externally funded projects, liaising with and reporting to funders as required
- Support and advise employees, volunteers and others on the growth and development of the Sea Cadets.
Requirements
- Experience of managing and supporting a disbursed staff team
- Experience of successful growth & development in a community organisation context
- Experience of working with volunteers and a good understanding of how to ensure they are effectively recruited, managed and supported
- Experience of working and/or volunteering in a voluntary youth organisation
- Experience of delivering externally funded projects through the effective support and management of both staff and volunteers
- Experience of liaising with and reporting to external funders
For further information, please download the Recruitment Pack attached.
Benefits
- Flexible Working hours
- Cycle to work scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 2 years
- Life assurance (4x salary) for those that join the pension
- Private medical insurance
- Pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
- Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
- Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
If you are interested in this Head of Growth, Development and Outreach vacancy, please apply now!
Additional Information
MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.
We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.
All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo a criminal record check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Executive Officer
This is a unique opportunity to join an international children’s charity as its Chief Executive Officer, making a real and lasting transformation in the lives of children in Darfur, Sudan.
Position: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Remote (with the role involving occasional travel to Surrey)
Salary: £60,000 - £90,000 (subject to experience)
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Thursday 13th March, the client reserves the right to interview before the closing date so please apply asap.
About the role:
This is a crucial position as it will be your responsibility to ensure the growth of the charity, enabling us to support even more children and their families in Darfur, Sudan. You will be an experienced and highly motivated leader overseeing the overall development of the charity, ensuring its continued success in its next phase of the charity’s growth. You will oversee the charity’s budget to ensure the long-term financial sustainability and be responsible for the charity’s fundraising, grants, individuals and our events. You will lead a passionate and dedicated team including working with our volunteers, both in the UK and in the USA and Australia. You will also play a key role in building relationships with donors, potential donors, corporates and other stakeholders.
You will work closely with the Country Director (currently our Founder) for Darfur and oversee projects and assist recruitment in Sudan as soon as it is safe to do so. At present our Sudan staff are working from outside the country as Darfur faces extreme violence. Projects within Darfur are implemented by the Steering Committee, who are volunteer village leaders working with the charity since 2010.
Your main duties will include:
• Provide vision and leadership for the charity setting the overall vision and strategic direction, ensuring alignment with its mission and values.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan in collaboration with the Board of Trustees.
• Act as the public face of the charity, undertaking a range of speaking opportunities and acting as a media spokesperson.
• Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring the effectiveness and efficient use of charity resources.
• Oversee budgeting and financial planning – manage the charity’s finances, including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Build relationships with celebrities, Patrons and key Stakeholders.
• Ensure the charity is compliant with legal, regulatory and financial requirements.
• Regularly report to the Board on all aspects of the charity’s work, ensuring accurate timely updates on funding, operations and emerging needs.
• Be the key point of contact for the charity, providing guidance and support to staff and volunteers.
• Prepare the Annual Report and regular updates for key stakeholders, donors and funders.
About you:
We are looking for a confident leader who wants to work with us to ensure we are a high performing, sustainable organisation. You will need to bring with you the following skills and experience:
• Proven track record in a management and leadership role, preferably within the charitable or not-for-profit sector.
• Strategic thinker with strong financial acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build partnerships and influence at all levels.
• Compassionate and values-driven approach to leadership, with a commitment to sustainable development.
• Understanding of Charity law and regulations, governance requirements, and reporting standards.
• Experience working effectively with a Board of Trustees.
• Proven experience in budget setting and financial management, reporting to funders and Trustees.
• Proven success in identifying and developing new income streams.
• Experienced in building effective relationships with donors, celebrities, patrons and other stakeholders.
• Experience in building and leading a team of staff and volunteers.
• Excellent communicator and presentation skills.
• Highly organised, and excellent attention to detail.
About the Organisation
This is the only charity founded specifically to help children in one of the most challenging regions of the world, Darfur, Sudan. For the past 24 years we have been transforming the lives of children through a unique package of integrated projects, working closely with the communities themselves. Since 2001 we have adopted 110 villages, transforming the lives of over half a million people.
There could not be a more exciting time to take the charity forward. You will be responsible for shaping both the projects in Darfur, and all the exciting opportunities to raise awareness and funds in the rest of the world.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Charity Director, CEO, Chief Executive, Chief Executive Officer, Senior Director, Finance Director, Corporate Services Director, Human Resources Director, IT Director, General Manager, Operations Director, Partnerships Director, Managing Director, CFO, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
To work closely with the Evidence & Advocacy Manager (EAM) to develop and implement a series of impactful evidence and research projects that support our advocacy messaging, as well as internal and external learning for inclusive programmes and advisory work. These projects will build on established workstreams alongside developing new ones to maintain and extend CBM UK’s evidence base.
Disability Evidence, Policy Research and Learning
With EAM support the ongoing CBM UK Research and Evidence workstream, through:
1. Translating evidence from our programming countries and projects to produce and contribute to a range of resources to influence FCDO and other stakeholders. Tasks to include managing and maintaining established outputs, such as the CBM UK Project Evidence Briefs and Disability Voices paper series, generating new thematic papers, as well as policy and position papers to enhance effective advocacy submissions, briefing notes, blogs and other messaging on key disability rights issues.
2. Working collaboratively within CBM UK and across CBM Global to help develop and to deliver new policy research, drawing on mixed methods and data sources including national and international databases, using qualitative approaches including participatory or citizen generated data, and new empirical work.
3. Supporting Programme staff to improve impact and learning practice in CBM UK funded projects, provide technical support for the implementation of programme related research and data collection, including MEAL.
4. Providing technical research support into the development of proposals for new grant funded projects, and, where successful, support the management of subsequent research projects.
5. Keeping abreast of new research and publications on key themes and priority concerns within the CBM UK Advocacy and Influencing Strategy, taking into consideration sector trends and developments, and ensure this is disseminated to relevant staff within the CBM UK Team.
6. Keeping watch on UK policy environment and conducting research and analysis to support CBM UK advocacy messaging on disability and human rights.
Dissemination and Communications
1. Maintaining and developing internal knowledge management systems for research and information on disability inclusion and rights, and related areas, to be used by Advocacy, Programmes and Fundraising & Communications teams.
2. Ensuring communication plans are developed with CBM UK and Global Federation colleagues for CBM UK evidence outputs.
3. Maintaining the Advocacy and Influencing pages of the CBM UK website ensuring rights-based communication and focus to support CBM UK and Global campaigns.
4. Liaison with Fundraising & Communications colleagues to amplify media stories, case studies and compelling evidence from country programming for advocacy purposes.
5. Participation in and building good relationships with UK-based disability and development networks, including relevant research networks and membership of the BOND Disability and Development Group.
6. Supporting the professional publication and printing of CBM UK outputs, for dissemination at advocacy engagements and public events.
Other
1. Work with other CBM UK teams to maximise cross fertilisation opportunities and integrated working.
2. Help develop a culture of enthusiasm and success, reflecting the ambitions of CBM. Play an active role across CBM, promoting positive working and innovation. Ensure that the values of CBM UK are understood by external partners and always reflected in communications.
3. Identify opportunities to initiate and contribute to new initiatives and events, both within CBM UK and externally.
4. Provide briefings and analysis for the CEO and other Leadership Team members where appropriate.
5. Carry out any other duties as required by the Evidence & Advocacy Manager, Director of Advocacy, and CEO.
Please download the recruitment pack for full details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Railway Children is looking for a Supporter Experience Officer to cover maternity leave and be responsible for implementing our supporter engagement strategy.
About you:
The Supporter Engagement Officer is an integral role in the public fundraising and engagement team, continuing to develop our individual giving income streams and ensuring that our supporters feel valued and understand the amazing impact they have.
This is a great role for someone who is equally as comfortable analysing details in data as they are coming up with creative ways to engage our audiences. You’ll have a proven ability to grow income from individual donors while having the supporter’s needs at the heart of every interaction.
The role entails delivering supporter communication journeys across a range of channels and audiences so that we deliver excellent supporter care to all donors ensuring that their relationship with Railway Children is enhanced, their support retained and lifetime value maximised.
A world where every child can thrive away from a life on the streets.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a marketing and communications professional with excellent written skills to help share the stories behind the people and the charity. From promoting breaking news and covering live events, to marketing upcoming opportunities and representing the stories of the Soundabout community, this is a varied and exciting role, where a breadth of creative and digital skills is essential. As part of a small but passionate organisation, this role is key to developing our supporter base, increasing engagement with and awareness of the charity, promoting our services, and increasing our fundraising efforts using a mix of storytelling, marketing, videography and photography, research, and other communications tools. We are entering an exciting new phase of growth and development, and this is an opportunity to make a new role your own. If you would like to be part of a team making a real difference to Learning Disabled people through music, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
The candidate will be responsible for marketing and communications at Soundabout which includes:
• Review, update, and deliver a marketing and communications strategy and calendar to support Soundabout's goals, supported by the CEO.
• Plan and deliver strategic marketing campaigns and events (mostly digital), with strategic support from the CEO, including an annual winter fundraising campaign and ad host virtual events to promote Soundabout and build stakeholder relations.
• Develop, manage, and update the content on Soundabout's main website (WordPress), keeping it compelling, accessible, and on brand for all our key audiences.
• Maintain and update the Soundabout Families and Soundabout Choir Hubs websites, ensuring they stay up-to-date and on brand.
• Create, publish, and schedule posts for Soundabout's social media channels with the aim of engaging and growing our audience and in line with strategy, working with the CEO and wider team to determine content. Replying to and moderating conversations in our community spaces. We are currently active on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Bluesky.
• Design digital and printed marketing materials and publications, such as newsletters, annual reports / impact reports, and flyers for our different audiences.
• Collate content from across the team, to write and circulate newsletters and ad hoc bulletins, editing content so it is coherent in style, using MailChimp.
• Maintain brand consistency across all communications and craft clear, engaging, and inspiring market copy and compelling communications about Soundabout’s work.
• Collaborate with colleagues and the Soundabout community to collect and share their stories in an authentic and respectful way, further developing Soundabout’s storytelling work.
• Work with Administrator to review mailing lists set up on Salesforce (our CRM system).
• Promoting Soundabout’s commissionable activities, maintaining regular communications with commissioners, and proactively anticipating and negotiating renewals.
• Drafting and circulating thank you letters and other regular communications with Soundabout donors, funders, supporters, as directed by CEO.
• Be innovative: review and implement new technologies to improve our campaigns, drive engagement and boost supporter experience.
• Be reflective: review campaigns and proactively adapt plans to optimise future results. Provide analytics for reporting.
• Share stories externally, utilising publications / journals / virtual spaces related to the sectors Soundabout inhabits.
• Review and update automated responses for mailing list sign ups and donations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.