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Team: Individual Giving

Location: Homebased with occasional travel for meetings

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £42,750.72 per annum

Contract: Fixed term for 6 months

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Senior Individual Giving Officer (Acquisition):

• This role is crucial in delivering the charity’s Individual Giving programme, working across multiple communication channels to grow sustainable income for Cats Protection by recruiting new supporters across a range of products.
• This includes everything from making TV ads, working with Face-to-Face fundraisers, running our digital campaigns and much more– all of which feature cats at the heart, of course. You will need to work with both internal departments and external agencies to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.

About the Individual Giving Team:

• We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate
• Our team is responsible for the recruitment and retention of individual supporters to generate over £22 million each year and provide leads for the other teams in the directorate
• We currently have a team of 13 working across Acquisition and Retention on our Appeals and Raffles, Membership, Sponsorship, Lottery and regular giving programs using Mail, Face to Face, DRTV, email, Digital, Social and other paid media

What we’re looking for in our Senior Individual Giving Officer (Acquisition):

• Extensive experience in an Individual Giving or similar role, ideally working with agencies in the third sector
• Experience in leading the organisation of projects/activities or schedules
• Experience in budget management, ideally with multiple income and expenditure items
• Proven track record of achieving income against agreed financial targets, and measuring against KPIs
• Experience of at least some broad-based fundraising, such as Direct Mail, DRTV, telephone, digital or face-to-face fundraising

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about 

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 4th May 2025

Virtual interview date: Week commencing 19th May 2025

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email [email protected] if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey

Age UK is currently recruiting for 2 passionate Corporate Partnerships Manager's to join our award-winning Partnership Management team on a fixed-term basis for 14 months.

As Corporate Partnerships Manager you'll manage and grow a varied portfolio of partnerships to help deliver income and impact for Age UK and older people. Going above and beyond to ensure that our corporate partners feel valued and connected to our cause, you'll use your creativity and networking skills to identify future growth opportunities that match the mission and priorities of Age UK and older people.

The successful post-holder will manage the entire partnership life-cycle from contract signing to delivery, ensuring that KPIs are met, income is accurately recorded, and that all activities comply with the Fundraising Regulator guidelines, GDPR, VAT and other legal requirements.

With a strong passion to support older people, solid account management experience, and excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills; as Corporate Partnerships Manager you'll be able to manage diverse projects and have a proven track record in securing income.

This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in London and you would be expected to attend the office once a week (Thursday) for the Corporate Partnership team day. The role may involve occasional travel, including some overnight stays.

Must haves:

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Presentation = P

Experience
* A passion to support older people and the mission of Age UK. A, I
* Solid account management experience ideally in a corporate partnerships environment. A, I, P
* A proven track record in securing income. A, I
* Experience and ability to lead projects and manage project groups. Proven creatively in developing ideas to present to companies in support of a fundraising idea. A, I

Skills and Knowledge
* Excellent communication skills - both written and oral - you'll need to have the social skills and presence to communicate to a variety of audiences, including at Senior Leadership level. A, I
* Great presentation skills. I, P
* Good negotiation skills with a proven ability to establish long-term working relationships. A, I

Personal Attributes
* Ability to think creatively and problem solve autonomously. I
* Ability to spot opportunities, identify partners' needs and drivers and match these with the priorities of Age UK and older people. I, P

Great to haves:
* Experience in managing 7 figure partnerships. A, I

What we offer in return:

· Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme

· Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP

· Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan

· Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free

· Blue Light Card Scheme

· You Did It Awards – recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

The role may involve occasional travel, including some overnight stays. This is a hybrid position with the Corporate Partnerships team attending the London office weekly on Thursdays.

This role description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role.
In addition to the contents of this role description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by line management.

Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.

CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

Age UK is able to provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for eligible roles only. If this applies to you, please contact the recruitment team to discuss. If the role is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship you will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Putney High School is one of the UK’s leading independent girls’ schools and we need someone to tell our story. Our Communications Manager leads on internal and external communications as well as our marketing, using their outstanding writing skills to engage and inform pupils, parents, colleagues and the wider community.

With boundless creativity, the successful candidate will be keen to seek out and write compelling content, from features and opinion pieces for the national media to blogs and news stories. They will also manage the Digital Content & Communications Officer and the Design Publications Officer, together contributing to our culture of innovation and excellence.

If you are a curious, motivated and enthusiastic individual, an extraordinary professional who is excited by our core purpose of educating brilliant girls to be well rounded, well qualified and well prepared, we are keen to hear from you.

About the School

As one of the UK’s leading schools, Putney High School is rightly proud of its exceptional academic results and pastoral care. A spirit of intellectual agility and engagement is at the heart of the school’s ethos, with pupils stretched, challenged, and supported inside the classroom and beyond. 

The school is set in leafy, tranquil grounds close to the heart of Putney and to the River Thames. 

The school is part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools.We can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Generous pension scheme
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Financial guidance and support
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 

For further information and to apply for this exciting opportunity please click apply.

Applications must be received by Tuesday 22 April 2025 at 9am.

Interview date: Friday 25 April 2025.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

Legacy and In Memory Manager

Do you want to be part of a passionate team and help support a lifesaving cause? If so then read on for more details as to how you can work for our Charity!

The Legacy and In Memory Manager is responsible for developing and delivering plans to maximise gifts in wills and in memory giving, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the charity whilst providing exceptional levels of supporter care.

This role will oversee the administration of legacies, drive the growth of the charity’s Free Wills programme, steward legacy pledgers, and expand in memory fundraising. The Legacy and In Memory Manager will also ensure supporter journeys, audience insight and effective targeting are at the heart of the charity’s programme, working with the Individual Giving and Development Lead to create impactful marketing campaigns across a variety of channels.

The post holder will raise awareness of the importance and impact of gifts in wills and in memory giving to a wider audience, both internally and externally, ensuring these vital income streams are embraced at all levels of the organisation.

#Legacy_and_In_Memory_Manager #Legacy #Supporter_Journey #Gifts_and_wills #In_Memory #Legacy

The Senior Advice & Information Officer will play a vital role in supervising and delivering expert organisational advice and support services. The role involves providing essential guidance to u3as ensuring they operate smoothly and comply with best practice. The postholder will manage complex queries, lead information sessions and events and guide a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, significantly contributing to the effectiveness, growth and continued success of the u3a movement.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a national charity to recruit for the Fundraiser (Direct Fundraising) in order tosupport the growth and development of direct fundraising activities, including face to face recruitment and telephone fundraising campaigns.

As a Fundraiser you will:

• Support the Senior Fundraisers in growing direct fundraising activities.
• Assist in the planning and execution of direct fundraising campaigns, including the setup of new fundraising agencies and campaigns.
• Conduct mystery shopping and call listening to monitor the quality and compliance of fundraising activities carried out by external agencies, ensuring they meet expected ethical and regulatory standards.
• Ensure campaigns adhere to compliance standards and best practices.
• Monitor performance metrics, income, and expenditure.
• Advocate for the mission, ensuring that fundraising activities align with values.
• Collaborate with other departments and external agencies to drive success.

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Highly developed written communication skills to understand, interpret and present complex information in a clear and persuasive way for a range of audience
• Have strong ability to record, analyse, and present financial data in an accurate and impactful way.
• Have experience using Windows based software like Excel, Word, and email, to carry out tasks and projects.
• Willingness to travel across the UK for mystery shopping and engage with external agencies to ensure high standards of fundraising.
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to work effectively within a dynamic team.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and well organised professional

Salary: £28,337 - £31,485 + allowances

Contract type:Full-time, permanent

Location- London, hybrid  (1-2 days in the office) or home based

 Closing date: 16th May at 8am

Interview: TBC

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement 

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

�� Join Our Mission at Buckinghamshire Mind!

Do you have the skills to inspire others to support meaningful causes?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Buckinghamshire Mind is looking for a Community and Events Fundraiser to join our team. This role provides a great opportunity for someone to join our supportive fundraising and comms team at an exciting time when we look to expand the way we engage our local community and fundraise.  

The Community and Events Fundraiser role is pivotal in increasing fundraised income by attracting new supporters, taking care of existing ones, managing community events, challenge events, individual and regular giving and new supporters/fundraiser.

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours:  21 hours across a 3 or 4 day week
• Location: Hybrid- working from our High Wycombe office 1-2 days a week, regular work in the community and homeworking.
• Travel: Between our offices (High Wycombe and Chesham) and to and from community fundraising events. A drivers licence and access to a car is essential for this role. Travel expenses will be paid for journeys that fall outside of the regular commute to and from the work location(s)
• Salary: £16,719.40 (FTE £29,458)

About Us

Buckinghamshire Mind is an independent charity providing trusted mental health services in the heart of our local communities, in Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire. We are affiliated with national Mind and are part of a network of over 100 Local Minds. We promote wellbeing and recovery; we prevent mental ill health; we offer talking therapies and we provide support in times of crisis.

Key Responsibilities

• Build & Strengthen Relationships – Engage with community groups, fundraisers, and event participants to inspire long-term support.
• Grow Community Fundraising – Develop and expand fundraising initiatives, driving participation and donations.
• Create Impactful Campaigns – Work with Communications to produce compelling materials and calls to action.
• Support Strategy & Growth – Provide insights for fundraising plans, budgets, and reports to enhance effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will have

• Fundraising Experience – Proven success in Community Fundraising, Individual Giving, or Events.
• Strong Relationship Skills – Ability to engage and inspire key stakeholders, fundraisers, and community groups.
• Organised & Results-Driven – Skilled at managing multiple projects, records, and income targets efficiently.
• Proactive & Adaptable – Brings initiative, enthusiasm, and flexibility, with TOIL provided for out-of-hours work.

Why Join Us?

§  Inclusive Employer: We are an Equal Opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all sections of the community, including those with lived experience of mental health challenges.

§  Training and Development: We offer full training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role and further develop your skills.

§  Supportive Environment: You’ll be part of a dedicated team, with the opportunity to make a tangible difference in your community.

For details of our culture and our benefits: Buckinghamshire Mind Careers

If you are interested in the role please send your CV and complete the mandatory questionnaire in our application page.

If you need to apply in a different format or need assistance to apply, please contact us.

Closing date for applications – 20th April 2025

Buckinghamshire Mind is an Equal Opportunities and inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including those with lived-experience of poor mental health. If you meet all the essential criteria we welcome your application as training and development can be provided to give you further skills. Any offer made relating to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory Basic DBS check depending on the role.

*Please note we do not provide VISA sponsorship and unfortunately we cannot employ you if you do not have the right to work in the UK

As an Associate Director in the Paid Media Team, you'll oversee the execution of digital advertising campaigns across clients ranging from leading UK and global charities and UN bodies, to global brands and their CSR programmes.

You will know how to drive strong performance metrics for clients, whilst thinking holistically about the brand and how these metrics contribute to wider conversation about marketing budgets and long-term growth objectives. You will be a senior member of our media practice in London, supporting the Media Director in shaping processes and innovating our client channel mix to drive results.

This may be the right role for you if you’re someone who is equally strategic, creative, and analytical. Switching seamlessly from a client presentation to writing an insightful analysis of campaign performance, and rolling up your sleeves to launch advertising campaigns in new platforms are no big deal for you. You’re used to spending most of your day speaking in acronyms — terms like CPA, DSP, VTR, and ROAS are a natural part of your vocabulary — and you know how to explain them to clients and colleagues. 

You will use your depth of experience to inform your work but also use your curiosity to keep ahead of the changing sector in order to ensure we’re innovating for our clients wherever possible.

The company

Blue State is the purpose-driven creative and tech agency for brands and causes looking to inspire people to take action and drive create real change. With clients including the UNHCR, Google, Amnesty International, UNICEF, Medicines Sans Frontiers (MSF) and Oxfam, Blue State cultivates and mobilises communities, raises money and influences policy, builds platforms, and transforms how organisations engage their most important people. Led by some of the most creative and analytical minds from the political, nonprofit, and brand worlds, Blue State is an independent agency with 150+ employees in the US and London.

A day in the life

• Translate clients’ strategic visions into media objectives and KPIs to accomplish a wide range of client objectives including direct response (lead gen and fundraising), awareness, persuasion, and advocacy.
• Analyse ongoing and historical performance data to identify opportunities for improvement, make strategic recommendations, and generate reporting and insights to drive optimisation.
• Have a strong POV on measurement, attribution, and conversion tracking, and apply that knowledge to strategic recommendations and ongoing campaign management.
• Participate in (and frequently lead) client-facing interactions — you’ll be the subject-matter expert for the platforms you manage.
• Plan, build, manage, and optimise media campaigns across multiple platforms, and oversee others in the team across multiple accounts to ensure media buying is efficient, effective and compliant. 
• Work collaboratively with other internal or external teams, including media planners, strategists, account directors, designers, and analysts, to produce campaigns, creative ideas, audience and target recommendations, and experimental designs.
• Be an internal and external thought leader and help keep us up to date with the latest digital media trends by maintaining relationships with media partners, and engaging in media R&D projects, writing blog posts, and participating on panels.

The team

As part of the Media team, you’ll work closely with a cross-disciplinary group of Blue State employees on various projects. London is a small and close-knit team, where everyone has an opportunity to shape new approaches, grow and learn from their colleagues, and take advantage of a personal development fund to stretch their skills even further. You’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the most inspiring charities, ambitious brands and passionate advocacy and social change campaigns.

What we offer

• Unlimited time off (inclusive of sick, personal and vacation days)
• $1,000 annual in professional development funds (local equivalent)
• Fully subsidised health and dental insurance for employees (subject to tax)
• Generous pension match via salary sacrifice 
• Generous paid holiday schedule 
• Parental leave policy for up to 32.5 week of coverage at full pay, inclusive of all genders and supporting a range of family structures
• Group Income Protection (GIP)
• Group Life Assurance (GLA)
• Optional holiday travel insurance
• Pre-tax season ticket loans
• Cycle to work (up to £2000)
• Remote work flexibility

We approach in-office working with a hybrid model, with presence in our office required at two days per week.

Some things we're looking for

• 6-8 years experience in a hands-on paid media planning and buying role using a mix of digital channels (Social, Search, Display, Video, Audio, etc) 
• Demonstrated experience translating client business goals into cohesive media strategies and specific KPIs, and a record executing campaigns that delivered on those goals.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple clients and projects on time, within budget, and meet performance goals.
• High proficiency with digital advertising platforms — you’ve demonstrated a level of mastery of paid social, paid search, and/or programmatic trading — as well as Google Analytics and other measurement platforms
• Exceptional attention to detail, especially with regards to campaign setup and trafficking, QA, and reporting.
• Ability to adapt to new situations, solve problems on the fly, and communicate with those around you. 
• A shared passion and curiosity for delivering change. This includes comfort with ambiguity, a restlessness that resists the status quo, and a commitment to quality that ensures we’re always making progress.

At Blue State, diversity is a necessity, not a nice-to-have. We encourage those from underrepresented communities — women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between — to apply. Even if you don’t think your current skill set checks every box, but this role seems to align with your strengths, we want to hear from you.

Harris Hill are thrilled to be partnering up with an international faith based charity who help the persecuted across the globe. They are looking for a Direct Marketing Executive in order to support the Head of Marketing in delivering effective fundraising campaigns. Working closely with the Fundraising & Marketing Team, Finance, and other key departments, this role plays a critical part in driving income from Individual Giving, aligned with the objectives outlined in the organisation’s strategic plan.

As a Direct Marketing Executive you will:

• Assist the Head of Marketing in creating, producing, and analysing direct mail appeals, ensuring financial and non-financial targets are met.
• Help create content for Acquisition, Retention, Reactivation, and Conversion campaigns.
• Manage the administration of the mailing process, including invoices and stock management.
• Support in the delivery of direct mail appeals, ensuring deadlines are met 
• Collaborate with the Data Manager to ensure accurate data selections.
• Liaise with external agencies to oversee the development of copy, artwork, and final print.
• Record and analyse direct mail results using Raisers Edge, contributing to quarterly reports and marketing insights.
• Manage direct marketing invoice administration.
• Work closely with internal teams, including Press & Public Affairs, to create impactful campaigns.
• Assist in producing video content for direct mail and other marketing activities.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of direct mail campaigns, taking responsibility for certain aspects.
• Analyse direct mail performance to inform future campaign decisions.
• Lead planning and sourcing of case studies and images for seasonal campaigns.
• Coordinate with the Senior Digital Marketing Executive to align online and direct mail appeals.
• Act as the point of contact in the absence of the Head of Marketing, ensuring continuity of campaign delivery.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in marketing and copywriting, demonstrating the ability to write clear, concise, and engaging content.
• Experience working with designers and understanding print and production processes.
• An eye for design, detail, and the ability to create visually appealing marketing materials
• Familiarity with Raisers Edge or other marketing databases is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Creative, practical, and solution-oriented.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and take ownership of distinct projects.
• A self-starter, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong work ethic, persistence, and flexibility under pressure.
• Willing to learn and grow through both online and offline training.
• Ideally, experience or interest in the charity sector.
• A good grasp of marketing principles and how they apply to fundraising.

Salary: £28,000-£32,000 per annum

Contract type:Full-time, permanent

Location-  London

 Closing date: On rolling basis

Interview ASAP

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Join our team!

Crohn’s and Colitis UK are on the look out for a new Head of People role! With responsibility for ensuring the delivery of an effective and efficient HR function your remit will be to translate the charity’s strategic vision and objectives into actionable HR plans. If you have experience of working with senior leadership teams to enhance workforce effectiveness and develop a positive working environment where colleagues feel engaged and supported, then we’d be keen to hear from you!  

About Us 

We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of, and for which there is no known cure.

Crohn’s & Colitis UK funds research, provides award winning information and support and raises vital awareness by increasing the public’s understanding of the conditions, and what it means to live with debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans for 2025 will help to make a real difference to every supporter’s journey with us. If this excites you - join us!

The role

Starting between £55,000 to £60,000 per annum depending on experience

Hours: 35hrs per week

Permanent: Full-Time 

Place of work: Hybrid

As a member of the Senior Executive Team, you will develop a positive, inclusive work environment where colleagues feel supported, engaged, and empowered to perform at their best to help. Working with the leadership team, you will foster strong employee relations and well-aligned policies to enhance the quality of services we provide. You will embed our values and behaviours, ensuring legal compliance, and by promoting inclusion and diversity, you will facilitate a workplace that better reflects the diverse communities we work with.

About you

You will be a senior HR practitioner, qualified to CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience), and have a proven track-record at leading a high-performing HR team. You’ll have plenty of experience in delivering strategic HR initiatives,  excellent knowledge of employment law, an ability to communicate at all levels, and flex your approach according to the situation. We are looking for someone who has had experience of advising and delivering on organisational-wide HR change management initiatives, can work effectively to project deadlines, and will successfully balance the needs of employees with the operational and ambitious needs of the charity.

Please see our Recruitment Pack for details of our full Job Description and Person Specification. 

Our location

We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail.

We have a hybrid approach to the way we work. Our Senior Executive Team meet with our Senior Leadership Team twice a month on a Monday. These meetings are face to face. One is in central London and one is at our Hatfield office. In addition, you will be required to attend at least four face to face organisational All Staff Together days which are predominantly in Hatfield, one directorate meeting a month in Hatfield, as well as attending the Hatfield office with the rest of the HR team one day a week. One to one’s will be face to face with direct line reports and your line manager once a quarter.

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days 
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme 
• Flexible working options 
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 
• Wellbeing programme 
• Interest free loan for season tickets 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Free parking and secure bike locks 
• Training and development financial support and/or study leave 
• Performance review and development scheme 

We are working with charity wo are looking for an interim Policy and Public Affairs Manager to join their team for a contract role until the end of August, 

Key Responsibilities:

Policy:

• The post holder will develop and drive proactive policy and public affairs projects and campaigns in consultation with the Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Research and the wider team.
• They will manage and develop evidence-based policy briefings and reports to publication standard for internal and external audiences, including colleagues, politicians, and journalists.
• The Policy and Public Affairs Manager will manage and develop responses to consultations, calls for evidence, and inquiries within the charity's area of expertise.
• They will manage and develop the analysis of relevant debates, reports, statistical releases, select committee inquiries, and parliamentary questions, providing updates, briefings, and advice to colleagues as appropriate.
• The role involves managing and producing the analysis and distribution of key statistics and research from internal and external data sources relevant to the charity’s policy aims, working collaboratively with the wider directorate.
• The post holder will work closely with frontline staff and service users to ensure the charity’s policy positions and public affairs priorities are informed by their needs and experiences, collaborating with the wider team to support staff and service user policy engagement.

Public Affairs/Influencing:

• The Policy and Public Affairs Manager will develop and implement strategic influencing plans aligned with the charity’s policy priorities.
• They will develop and manage relationships with Ministers, Members of Parliament, Peers, officials, advisers, and other key stakeholders and strategic partners.
• The post holder will represent the charity at meetings with key stakeholders and sector partners.
• They will present the charity’s policy positions and recommendations at key speaker events, conferences, and briefings when required.
• The role may involve acting as a spokesperson for the charity in the media on relevant issues as required.

Campaigns:

• The Policy and Public Affairs Manager will work closely with the Communications & Marketing and Digital Mobilisation & Engagement Teams to identify campaign objectives, develop strategies to achieve these objectives, and support campaigns as appropriate.
• They will provide policy input into organisational campaigns and media strategy.

Person Specification:

• The ideal candidate will have experience in developing policy positions, influencing policy, and achieving change within a relevant social or criminal justice area.
• They should possess experience of working at a strategic level across a wide range of organisations, including government departments, local authorities, and relevant agencies.
• Experience in identifying issues that require policy change and developing influencing strategies and campaigns to achieve change is essential.
• The candidate should have experience in writing briefings for parliamentarians, officials, and colleagues, and drafting submissions to official consultations and inquiries.
• Experience in underpinning public campaigning with lobbying and media activity is desirable.
• The role is subject to a Basic Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

What’s on Offer:

• A day rate of £120-£140 per day PAYE + daily holiday pay.
• Full or Part-time hours available. 
• An early May start date
• A hybrid working pattern, London or remote options.
• A 3 month contract

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button via our webiste.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Our client is a world-leading events management company and social purpose organisation, working with their parent charity to inspire people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to be more active. They are also one of the UK’s major funders of projects and initiatives that inspire children and adults across the UK to lead active and healthy lives.

Beyond their funding, they want to be a leading voice in championing accessible, inclusive and sustainable sport and physical activity, so that everyone – regardless of age, ability or background – can lead an active life.

Our client is seeking a new Group Communications & Public Affairs Director to lead strategic communications, public affairs, and advocacy for the Charitable Foundation and Events Company. The senior leadership role will report into the Group CEO, manage the Communications and Customer Engagement teams and collaborate with key departments to deliver the Group’s communications strategy.

Group Communications & Public Affairs Director
£80,000 - £90,000 per Annum + Benefits
Hybrid – 2 Days per Week in Central London Office

In this role, you will shape and deliver the Group’s communications strategy, manage high-profile stakeholder relationships, oversee crisis and reputation management, and will also lead on development of an advocacy strategy to drive policy change supporting children and young people's physical activity.

We are seeking candidates with:

• Proven record in strategic communications, campaign delivery, and reputation management
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Knowledge of national government operations
• Passion for promoting physical and mental health benefits through physical activity

Diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are at the heart of everything our client does, which they ensure is at the heart of the company. They strongly value diversity within their workforce and recognise the strengths that different people bring to the company through different perspectives, lived experience, ideas and culture.

For further information, please view the Job Description below.

Due to the application closing date of 22nd April, please submit a copy of your CV as an initial expression of interest via 'Redirect to Recruiter'.

About Kinship

We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to. 

Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families

About the role

We’re seeking a solicitor to lead the development of a new legal advice service for kinship carers. Joining an established advice team in a growing national charity, this is a new role focussed on delivering specialist legal advice to individuals and changing policy and practice through strategic casework.

Importantly, the postholder will have the opportunity to shape the role to best meet the needs of Kinship and kinship carers.

You’ll be part of a skilled and supportive team who keep kinship carers at the heart of their service.

Our Advice Team supports kinship carers in complex and challenging situations. It can be a tough role at times, so we prioritise adviser wellbeing and are developing a trauma informed approach to our advice work that we’ll be embedding across the service.

The type of person we’re looking for

You will be a 3 year PQE solicitor with strong knowledge of child law, family court processes and related safeguarding legislation. You will have the ability to become a leading expert in kinship care law. You will bring a compassionate and practical approach to supporting kinship carers to navigate legal challenges, access support, and achieve the best outcomes for the children in their care.

You will understand the broader systemic challenges faced by kinship carers, be a strategic thinker and have an interest in service development and policy influencing.

You will need to be resilient and be able to remain calm in difficult situations. You will be firm, sensitive and professional in your approach and will be clear and assertive as you identify key issues and support kinship carers to get their needs met quickly and effectively.

You will understand how important it is that kinship carers feel confident in making their own decisions with the right information and advice so that they can build their own knowledge and confidence rather than dependency.

Key responsibilities include:

· Provide high quality, people centred, specialist legal advice and assistance to kinship carers in England and Wales on kinship care law-related matters.

· Undertake casework and strategic casework.

· Lead the development of Kinship’s legal offer to kinship carers.

· Provide support, resources and training to colleagues in the advice team to support the quality of legal advice.

· Ensure our legal service is compliant with all relevant regulatory requirements.

· Work with our Policy and Campaigns team to identify opportunities for influencing policy and practice through strategic casework, litigation, policy work or campaigning.

· Support colleagues in our Training and Website teams to develop legally accurate content and resources.

Essential knowledge, abilities, skills and experience include:

· A minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in child law, family law, or closely related fields.

· Experience in both private and public law child-related cases.

· Strong knowledge of child law, family court processes, and related safeguarding legislation.

· Ability to provide clear, accurate, and practical legal advice tailored to the individual circumstances of vulnerable people.

· Excellent written skills and research skills.

· Strong organisational skills to prioritise tasks effectively, meet deadlines, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

· Confident in using digital tools, and an ability to learn new tools.

•Strong ethical standards and a passion for supporting vulnerable individuals to obtain access to justice.

(See Job Pack for full job description and person specification)

Kinship are an equal opportunities employer. We warmly welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity. 

What we’ll offer you 

Kinship offers 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) as well as a generous pension scheme. This permanent role is open to flexible working. We have an excellent wellbeing offer including the Employee Assistance Programme. We will invest in your professional development with training and career development opportunities.

Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion.  We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams.  We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us. 

This is a fantastic time to join a supportive and well-established team within an organisation with rapid growth ambitions. This role will be what you make it and we’re looking for someone to seize this opportunity!

HOW TO APPLY:

Please apply for the role of Kinship Care Legal Lead by sending a CV and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) detailing how you match the requirements for the role. Please use examples to demonstrate your experience.  Please include your notice period / earliest availability to start.

• Application opens: Friday 28 March  
• Application deadline:  Monday 21 April, 10 AM.
• First interview: Online – w/c 5th May 
• Second interview: In person – w/c 12th May

Some tips for your application:

· Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your application reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.

· Tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values above.

· Keep your response clear – use bullets points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your knowledge, skills and experience.

· Don’t go over 3 pages on your covering letter.

· Please do not use AI tools like ChatGPT to produce your answers. We use software to check, and your application will be rejected if you do.

The charity’s services are funded through statutory contracts and the future of this income is always uncertain. This post is therefore crucial in order to ensure that we can continue to provide ‘added value’ to our commissioned services and maximise the support we offer to our service users.

The post holder will have experience of working within an events or fundraising environment and is responsible for supporting the Director in:

· Planning and delivering all the events from planning agreed, to a high quality and achieving sales targets

· Act as an ambassador for BACKUP in the wider community

· Engage, build and maintain relationships with community organisations and community partners to maximise income and awareness of or charity.

· Increasing the charity’s income and making the organisation more sustainable across all income streams including our Social Enterprise - the coffee van.

· Identifying and seeking support from corporate and individual donors.

· Building on the fundraising that is already in place within the charity – regularly looking at ways to improve and increase support and income.

· Building upon (providing content) the Marketing Strategy for the charity – promoting its work and the need for support through social media.