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Are you a public affairs professional looking for a new and exciting challenge?   

About the Foundation 
 
We’re an independent charitable foundation funded by Lloyds Banking Group. We work in partnership with small and local charities, people and communities, changing lives and working towards a more just and compassionate society.   

Through unrestricted funding, support to develop, and influencing policy and practice we help small and local charities thrive, communities grow stronger, and people overcome complex issues and barriers so they can transform their lives.  

 
The Role 
 
We are looking for someone with a proven track record in public affairs to join the Foundation’s Policy, Communications and Research directorate.   

You will be responsible for growing our public affairs activity to increase the impact of both the Foundation’s and our charity partners’ influencing. With experience of building strong relationships with key stakeholders, you will help to ensure the Foundation, and our partners are helping to shape government policy and practice across a range of complex issues.   

A varied and interesting role, alongside this public affairs focus, you will also work across the Policy team’s wider influencing – from analysing charities’ reports to managing grants focused on influencing change. You will get to work with a range of partners and stakeholders, from frontline charities and the people they support to think tanks, infrastructure charities and high-profile parliamentarians.   

It is an exciting time to join the Foundation, under new leadership and as we shape a new organisation-wide strategy for 2026 – and at a critical time for charities and the people they support facing significant challenges and with a government that has publicly committed to increased partnership with charities.    

The Benefits  

• - Comprehensive training and development plan with a dedicated budget 
• - The chance to make a difference to small charities and the people they support across England and Wales
• - Ability to work across a number of interesting issues  
• - Opportunity to grow our public affairs activity

About You 
 
To be considered as our Public Affairs and National Programmes Manager, you will need: 
 
Key requirements and competencies:  

• Helping the Foundation deliver changes to practice and policy in a selected number of issues at national level (England and Wales) based on evidence generated through the Foundation’s funding, through building relationships, disseminating learning and influencing others.  

• Building relationships across government and with key stakeholders to increase the Foundation’s influence and increase opportunities for charity partners to influence change.  

• Supporting the Policy & National Programmes Manager in developing and delivering a programme of activity to champion and raise the profile of small and local charities, their value and the issues facing them to bring about changes in policy and practice to deliver change in communities.  

• Building relationships with key stakeholders to develop ideas and identify potential partners for strategic funding opportunities.   

• Providing programme support for grants programmes focused on influencing including managing application and reporting requirements and working alongside grant holders influencing change to increase both their and the Foundation’s impact.  

• Taking the learning from the Foundation’s and our charity partners’ work to share knowledge and expertise across the organisation and externally.   

• Producing reports, consultation responses, briefings and presentations which highlight our policy positions and spread our influence  

• Working closely with the Wales Policy & Partnerships Manager to strengthen our public affairs activity in Wales.   

• Working closely with colleagues across the Policy, Communications and Research team to strengthen our insights and the impact of our influencing.   

• Representing the Foundation at a range of forums and events and working with Communications colleagues to arrange / host events / meetings / roundtables to convene key stakeholders.  

• Working closely with Lloyds Banking Group’s policy and public affairs colleagues, sharing insight and learning to increase our influencing impact and achieve shared goals.   

• Develop and maintain an approach to tracking political engagement and the impact of our influencing.    

 
We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, religion or belief, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership. We want an inclusive organisation that reflects our community and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We believe our organisation will be a better, more creative and innovative place to work if we can harness the benefit of different perspectives. 
 
So, if you’re looking to develop your skillset as a Public Affairs and National Programmes Manager, please apply via the button shown.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (FTE). Part time/jobshare available: Minimum 15 hours per week.
Salary: £33,000 to £37,000 depending on experience. We can offer exceptional candidates a Team Leader role, salary £38, 000 to £40,000 – for details, please see the Job Description.
Contract: Fixed term two years contract with strong possibility of extension
Location: Hybrid (our offices in Feltham and Chiswick, outreach and home working)
Responsible to: Macmillan Welfare Benefits Team Leader (or Project Manager)
Closing date for applications: Sunday 23 March 2025 at midnight
Interviews: ongoing interviews until appointing

Citizens Advice Hounslow is a well-established charity operating in the London Borough of Hounslow, supporting over 15,000 clients a year. We have an exciting new opportunity in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to provide welfare advice to support to people affected by cancer and those who care for them.

This post is funded by Macmillan Cancer Support and is aimed at assisting clients on the phone and in person from our offices and outreach venues including local hospitals.

Role Purpose

To provide welfare benefits advice, casework, and assistance in accessing other financial sources, to maximise the income of those living with cancer, their families and carers. This may include disability benefits and other sources of financial support such as grants and help with health and travel costs.

Training

Successful post holders who are new to cancer, will be provided with Macmillan specific welfare benefits community of practice and learning opportunities once in post.

Delivery locations

A key aspect of the project is to deliver an outreach service at the West Middlesex Hospital and at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, with regular sessions to be covered by the team of advisers. You will also see clients in person on appointment at our offices in Hounslow, while telephone advice and video appointments can be done working remotely.

Main responsibilities

• To provide welfare benefits advice and casework support, to maximise the income of those living with cancer, their families, and carers.
• Assist clients to challenge benefits decisions.
• Assist clients to access other financial sources.
• Liaise and negotiate with other statutory and voluntary organisations to progress the client’s case and ensure they receive all assistance available.
• Achieve good outcomes for clients by effectively helping them access benefits, grants, discretionary payments, schemes and discounts.
• Maintain detailed electronic case records and other data for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval, statistical monitoring and report preparation.
• Make internal referrals or signpost clients to other organisations as appropriate for specialist help with issues that fall outside the remit of the Macmillan service, including housing, debt, and employment.
• Interview clients using sensitive listening and questioning skills so that clients feel able to explain their problem(s) and empower them to set their own priorities.
• Collaborate with managers and colleagues to ensure the promotion, development and good working of the Macmillan project.

NB: Opportunity to work in a Lead role for the right candidate.

Please note:We are unable to respond to applicants who have not been shortlisted. We reserve the right to close this vacancy as soon it has been filled; therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.

We offer a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, pension contribution, and training and opportunities to continue your professional development.

We consider applications from all applicants who meet the person specification irrespective of sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, age, or disability.

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, Fundraising 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.

We are looking for someone with the passion, energy, drive, values and focus to lead The Enthum Foundation, a charity providing supported accommodation and life skills to unaccompanied young people aged 16-17 years.

We have recently transitioned from a founder led to founder inspired organisational model and are looking for our first strategic, collaborative CEO with a real appetite for our mission! 

We are looking for a CEO who is wise and resilient with excellent people, finance and communications skills.  The Enthum soul is a creative and imaginative one and we would love our new CEO to help up further nurture this spirit. 

As with all CEO roles, it is a multi-faceted and demanding role. You will be responsible for balancing the support needs and aspirations of the awesome young people we serve with running the business functions and services.  

It's a rewarding, hands-on role working with a talented team of 16 staff, united by our mission and eager to consolidate our successful work to-date and further increase our reach and impact.    

If this sounds like it could potentially be you.... Please get in touch!

We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of being a young person in care or from a refugee background.  This is a part time role (60% FTE) which can be spread flexibly across 3-5 days.

We look forward to hearing from you. The deadline for applications is Thursday 6th March at 12 noon.

We are looking for a passionate and dynamic Chief Executive to lead the charity through the next exciting chapter and manage the implementation of programmes that enhance the capacity of voluntary and community organisations across Wiltshire and surrounding Counties.

Who we are:

Wessex Community Action is an independent charity, providing infrastructure support to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector across the Wessex region. Based in Salisbury, we act as advocates for the voluntary sector by connecting, representing and advising voluntary and community organisations. Our aim is to empower organisations and volunteers to deliver positive impact to the communities they serve.

Key responsibilities:

· Strategic Leadership: In collaboration with the Board, the Chief Executive will define WCA’s strategic plan for the next 5 years. Establishing clear deliverable goals, monitoring and reporting on the charities’ impact.

· Change Management: Lead the charity through a period of change as we transition our services and refocus our core purpose and Mission.

· Brand Development: Review WCA’s brand positioning. Aligned to the income and product goals, establish a new brand strategy that clearly represents our position in the voluntary sector.

· Sustainability/Fundraising: Develop and execute a new Income Strategy. Establish a sustainable and diverse portfolio of income generating products that meet the charities expenditure profile and deliver financial sustainability.

· Product development and capacity building: Review & develop WCA’s product offering to improve impact, generate sustainable income and build capacity and capability across the sector.

· Foundation Building: Establish a strong foundation for future service growth. Develop WCA’s operational infrastructure. Modernise WCA’s policies and processes.

· Stakeholder Management: Work closely with a wide variety of key stakeholders across the sector. Identify areas of collaboration, positively influence policy, strengthen existing relationships and ensure WCA maintains its position as the voice of Wiltshire’s voluntary sector.

· Operational management: Direct responsibility of the charity’s core operational processes including financial management, HR, health and safety, compliance, governance infrastructure development and reporting.

· Team Leadership: Lead and develop a skilled and dedicated team who represent WCA

Key Skills:

· Strategy Development: Proven experience developing and executing strategies in the voluntary sector. Including: Brand and product development and successful fundraising expertise.

· Results-Oriented: Strong focus on outcomes, with a track record of delivering tangible results.

· Partnership Building: Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships, particularly with large and complex statutory organisations. Proven success in forming positive relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders.

· Regulatory Knowledge: Practical understanding of the regulatory environment within which Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations operate.

· Effective Leadership: Ability to provide effective leadership and change management expertise in a challenging and sometimes competitive environment. Experience with cultural and team development.

· Strong Communication: Ability to confidently represent WCA and engage effectively, both verbally and in writing, across all organisational levels.

· Knowledgeable about Funding Sources: Understanding of various funding sources available to VCSEs.

· Organisational Planning: Effectively coordinating tasks, resources, and timelines to achieve desired outcomes.

· Commitment to Inclusion: Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all.

We are looking for an individual who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. You are a strong communicator with a commitment to delivering focused results and sustaining inclusion. If this sounds like you, WCA would love you to apply for the role, where we can get to know your skills and experience further.

Wessex Community Action are committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment procedures including safeguarding questions & scenarios within an interview, requesting appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service checks (where relevant), robust reference processes and a relevant probation period

Please note that candidates must be living in Wiltshire and able to be in the office a minimum of three days a week.

Patrons and Legacies Manager

Ref: LL/25/01

Part-Time - 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE), worked between Monday and Friday

£38,929.50 - £45,417.75 FTE per annum, plus benefits

St James’s Square, London SW1 (with flexibility in line with hybrid working policy)

About The London Library

For 180 years, The London Library has stood as one of the UK's greatest literary institutions, inspiring creativity, and ideas. Our esteemed members, past and present, include literary giants like Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, Virginia Woolf, and contemporary authors such as Kazuo Ishiguro and Sarah Waters. Our collection boasts around one million books, a vast eLibrary, and an invaluable postal loans service, making it a sanctuary for those who cherish the written word. We are championed by our President, Helena Bonham Carter CBE, and operate as a registered charity.

About the Role

We are seeking a Patrons and Legacies Manager to join our dedicated Development team.

In this pivotal role, you will:

· Oversee and manage the Library’s regular giving patrons programme - develop and implement strategies to maximise patrons’ income, retain and increase the number of patrons

· Oversee and manage the Library’s legacy giving programme, develop and implement strategies to promote legacy giving, steward legacy pledgers and grow the number of legacy pledgers

· Support with the management of international giving programmes including leading on the US patrons programme

About you

You will have:

· Demonstrable experience of fundraising from individual donors

· Demonstrable experience of donor or patron management and administration, legacy management and an understanding of legacy giving, preferably within a cultural organisation

· Ability to work with absolute discretion, confidentiality, tact and diplomacy

· Excellent communications skills, with meticulous concern for detail and accuracy, able to convey information orally or written in a clear, concise, and friendly manner, and present effectively to groups of people

· Ability to work independently or supportively as part of a team, facilitating and co-ordinating work of others to achieve common goals.

· Be competent in the use of specialist fundraising/membership software and familiar with the Library’s CRM, MS Dynamics, learning new systems quickly

Personal attributes include:

· Self-motivation and confidence, presenting a positive and professional image at all times

· Flexible and adaptable to change, with the ability to play a proactive role in a small office

· Pleasant, approachable and helpful, even under pressure

Why join us?

The London Library offers a friendly, hardworking, and inclusive workplace where we strive to support the diverse needs of our team. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality and diversity. Specific adjustments and access needs can be discussed to make this role suitable for you.

If you have the expertise to deliver a great patrons and legacies management experience and are passionate about using your skills to contribute to the development of The London Library, we want to hear from you!

To apply

Please visit our website via the link and complete an application form including the Library's equal opportunities monitoring form.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 2 March 2025 @ midnight

INTERVIEWS: week commencing 10 March 2025

Please note:

We can only consider candidates with the current right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to shorten or extend the closing date of any position where a high or low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.

As Senior People Adviser (International), you will support HR compliance in specified countries of operation and provide an effective and responsive people advisory service to these country offices. Working alongside People Team colleagues, you will also input to the development and implementation of global HR projects and initiatives.

You will be an HR generalist, with substantial experience in advising and supporting managers at all stages of the employee life cycle and in complex HR issues, ideally in an international non-profit organisation. You will have a thorough understanding of employment law and its application across multiple jurisdictions and be adept in researching and interpreting law, and drafting contracts, policies and procedures. You will be comfortable working with legal advisers on issues of compliance and employee relations and will have a methodical, meticulous and rigorous approach to your work.

Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills will enable you to build positive, productive working relationships with colleagues across our countries of operation. Responsive, culturally- sensitive and supportive, you will be committed to transferring knowledge and adopting an advisory approach that builds in-country capacity rather than dependency. Fluency in spoken and written English is essential and proficiency in a second language relevant to Fauna & Flora would be an advantage.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within an international, impactful and ground- breaking organisation, at the forefront of global conservation.  In addition, Fauna & Flora offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

Please visit our website and download the job application pack below for further information on how to apply

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 2 March 2025. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing Monday, 10 March 2025.

Hours: A minimum of 37.5 hrs per week (excluding breaks) worked Monday to Friday within core hours 8am to 6pm, plus regular evening and some weekend work

Contract: Permanent, subject to successful completion of a six-month probationary period

Salford CVS is now seeking to appoint to the position of Director of Operations.

Our new Director of Operations will be primarily responsible for ensuring our operational delivery pieces of work are delivered to a high standard, to targets and within timescales.

They’ll be responsible for line managing our current service and programme managers, ensuring that service / programme operational plans (including KPIs) and relevant individual staff work plans are in place and being adhered to.

The successful candidate will need to be an excellent and experienced people manager – with a focus on being firm but fair – as they will also oversee the line management via these managers of our operational delivery staff.

In addition, the Director of Operations will be responsible for ensuring tailored, robust and effective monitoring and evaluation systems are in place for all of our operational delivery work; seeking to demonstrate not just what we have done, but what we have achieved and the impact our interventions have had.

The post-holder will be responsible for reporting regularly and to a very high standard to the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees of Salford CVS; and to our funders, commissioners and partners.

Candidates will need to understand, implement and manage information governance and GDPR; safeguarding rules and regulations; and all aspects of relevant health and safety in relation to our operational delivery. They’ll also oversee marketing and communications for the organisation – working under the direction of the Chief Executive - so will need to be media savvy and have excellent IT skills.

Our successful candidate will require business and financial acumen to ensure that current and future operations continue on a sustainable and viable basis and will have the skills and experience to be able to evidence positive outcomes and impact for funders, customers and beneficiaries alike.

We’re looking for someone who is a team player; and who can take direction from their Chief Executive; someone who is solutions-focused and able to effectively manage a range of people and services; a person who has a keen eye for detail but can see the bigger picture; who works hard but likes a laugh; and who believes in our values and purpose.

The Director of Operations will have wide-ranging responsibilities for the development, implementation and performance of all operational delivery projects and programmes of work.

This is a senior role within our well-established charity, and we expect the post-holder to play a proactive and productive role as a member of the organisation’s small Senior Management Team.

They will lead, direct and manage all operational delivery projects and programmes across the organisation. They will be responsible for all aspects of operational management, ensuring high quality delivery of programmes in line with contract and funder requirements.

The post-holder will personally line manage all operational Programme Managers, ensuring that service / programme operational plans (including KPIs) and individual staff work plans are in place and being adhered to and delivered against.

If this sounds like you, then please visit our website and complete an application form. Please note, we do not accept CVs – application forms only.

Closing date: 10.00am on Monday, 10th March 2025.

First interviews: Tuesday, 18th March 2025.

Second interviews: Thursday, 20th March 2025.

We reserve the right to review applications before the closing date should we get sufficient applications.

Please note late applications will not be accepted.

About us:

The Royal Foundation works to create a better future for a fairer, more inclusive society and a healthier planet, tackling some of the greatest issues of our time.

The Centre for Early Childhood sits within The Royal Foundation. Through research, collaboration and campaigning, we’re working towards a healthier, happier, more nurturing society, transformed by a collective approach to early childhood. We are a small team, with ambitious goals.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Delivery Manager to take a leading role in our work to drive up quality in the early childhood workforce.

This is a truly exciting opportunity to contribute to a new work programme as we move from the early scoping phase to delivery at scale. You will be integral to shaping the success of the programme and ensuring it delivers tangible impact.

We are looking for a positive, flexible team player with experience of delivering complex projects to a high standard. You will be comfortable working strategically and operationally, seeing the big picture while ensuring attention to detail.

With your strong programme and project management skills, you will help drive our ambitious goals and ensure effective delivery. Your ability to navigate complex environments, understand strategic context, and adapt to change will be important in ensuring the programme’s success.

We are looking for someone with a commitment to quality, who is ambitious to deliver better outcomes for babies and young children across the UK.

Core Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Develop clear, actionable plans with defined scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Project Management: Manage the project to ensure milestones are achieved on time, within budget and to the highest quality.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring engagement and alignment. Ensure external providers deliver the desired outcomes on time and to the expected quality.
• Resource Management: Oversee resource allocation and ensure that the work is delivered within the agreed budget. Escalate and address any concerns as required.
• Reporting & Communication: Collect data to monitor and demonstrate progress. Provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders, sharing project progress, challenges, and results.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify and address risks early, implementing proactive solutions.

• Quality Control: Maintain a sharp eye for detail and ensure the highest quality standards are met throughout the project. Continuously assess project outputs and refine processes to drive the best possible results.

Relevant knowledge, experience and personal qualities.

The ideal candidate will have:

1. A commitment to the Centre for Early Childhood’s vision to build a happier, healthier, more nurturing world transformed by our approach to early childhood.
2. Proven experience in delivering large, complex, and high-profile projects within a fast-paced environment.
3. A solid understanding of project management methodologies. Experience in choosing and tailoring project management approaches to fit organisational culture and the needs of specific projects.
4. A proactive, solution-oriented mindset. The ability to respond confidently and positively to changing scenarios.
5. Experience working in policy, commissioning or service delivery for babies, children and families.
6. Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills. Experience of collaborating and building relationships with a diverse range of internal and external partners. Proven ability to engage effectively with senior leaders.
7. An optimistic and energetic outlook, keen to maximise the positive change you and the team can deliver. 
8. The ability to work under pressure, handle competing priorities, and make decisions in high-stakes environments.

Wider context and requirements

Working at the Royal Foundation presents exceptional opportunities. Here, you will have the chance to be involved in landmark events and collaborate with world-leading partners. We are looking for someone with ambition and a steadfast commitment to excellence and quality in everything you do.

We work as a team, supporting each other, particularly around key milestones and high-profile events. We need someone who is willing to be hands-on and adaptable to help with tasks outside the core job description when necessary.

Given the high-profile nature of the Foundation's work, discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism are essential. We expect all our staff to approach their work with maturity and an understanding of the responsibility that comes with being part of an organisation under significant public scrutiny.

This post is subject to receipt of two satisfactory references and right to work in the UK.

Flexibility and working patterns.

At The Royal Foundation, we understand the importance of balancing work with family and other commitments. We are proud to support our team members with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

This role requires you to work three days a week in our office based in London to foster collaboration and teamwork, with the flexibility to work two days from home. We will work with you to ensure the days in the office align with team priorities while supporting your personal needs.

We are committed to being a family-friendly employer. Whether it is adjusting start and finish times for school runs or supporting you with caring responsibilities, we are open to discussing how we can best accommodate your situation while meeting organisational needs.

Our Company & Culture:

The Royal Foundation is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to ensuring a positive, safe, and respectful environment which promotes the wellbeing and dignity of our employees, partners, suppliers, and those whose interests we represent. We are committed to promoting a positive and inclusive working environment that has a diversity of people and views, and one that supports our culture of collaboration and curiosity. These principles underpin our professional behaviour and are embedded in our policies, procedures, day-to-day practices, and external relationships.  We therefore welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you have the relevant skills and enthusiasm for the role, then we want to hear from you. 

Please submit a cover letter that outlines why you are excited about this opportunity and why you believe you are a strong fit for the role. In your letter, please specifically highlight how you demonstrate each of the 8 key areas of knowledge, experience, and personal qualities listed in the job description

Are you passionate about social justice?

Do you want to help strengthening an organisation fighting for the rights of working class and marginalised communities?

About us

We work in collaboration with grassroots groups, campaigners and frontline organisations through a legal hub model building capacity through legal education and advocating through legal action across three overlapping priority areas: state accountability; housing and land; migrants’ rights & racial justice. We mainly do this through legal representation and strategic litigation in public law, actions against public authorities and housing law. We are also instructed to represent a number of individuals and groups/organisations in public inquiries, including the Undercover Policing Inquiry and the Covid Inquiry. 

We have grown steadily and cautiously since becoming independent in 2019 and we are now seeking to consolidate the organisation’s core functions. 

PILC is currently made up of 20 staff, hybrid-working from our offices in Cambridge Heath, E2.

About you

We are seeking a People Manager with expertise in fostering a positive and healthy working culture to reflect and feed into PILC’s movement lawyering approach. 

Whilst you do not need to have prior charity experience, you will feel closely aligned to PILC’s organisational values so that our work ethic is reflected internally, staff are well supported and we continue to support our grassroots partners in their fight for radical social change. 

You will be able to build trust and respect through excellent interpersonal skills. You will also have experience of managing change within the work setting. You will be both self-sufficient and enjoy working collaboratively, whether as part of the senior management team or with other colleagues in the organisation. 

In return, you will be a key member of the Senior Management Team. You will also benefit from a supportive environment and colleagues who share your passion for social justice.

We want to be more diverse and reflect our community

We especially encourage applications from minoritised candidates and/or those with lived experience of the social-justice issues we work on.

Deadline

9am on Wednesday 12th March 2025.

Interviews

We expect to interview in person at our offices on Thursday 20th March 2025. 

About Us: 

Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.

At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:

Benefits: 

• 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
• Life Insurance
• Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, cycle to work)
• A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
• Free Gym Membership
• Free breakfasts/snacks

Reports to: Head of Growth and Branding  

Based: Battersea 

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Contract: Full Time, 12-month Fixed Term Contract 

Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week, Flexible

Role Overview: 

The Sponsorship Sales & Fundraising Manager will be responsible for delivering a sponsorship and fundraising strategy to secure financial and in-kind support for the London Borough of Culture programme. The role will focus on identifying and securing corporate and local business sponsorship, grants, philanthropic giving and other income streams, ensuring the programme has the necessary funding (£1.2m target) to deliver its vision, while laying the foundations for a long-term funding legacy for cultural activity in the borough. 

We are looking for someone who loves to network, chat to local businesses, and promote the exciting opportunities we have to offer. The successful candidate will be dynamic and proactive in their approach to the role, taking ownership of the strategy, be creative in their problem solving and help shape a long-term funding legacy. If you’re looking for a rewarding challenge and want to make a real difference in the cultural sector, we’d love to hear from you!

Main Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Refine and implement a sponsorship strategy, identifying potential corporate partners aligned with the programme’s values and objectives
• Responsible for utilising the sponsorship package for potential partners to buy in to
• Research and approach businesses for sponsorship, presenting compelling proposals to secure financial and in-kind contributions
• Negotiate and manage sponsorship agreements, ensuring deliverables and brand activations are met
• Develop a fundraising strategy to secure at least £1.2m through sponsorship, grants, and philanthropic giving
• Identify and apply for funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, already secured from: Arts Council England, National Lottery Heritage Fund, and other bodies
• Build relationships with grant-making organisations and philanthropic donors to cultivate long-term support
• Develop partnerships with local businesses, cultural institutions, and funding bodies to embed a culture of sponsorship and philanthropy in the borough
• Work with local government, private sector partners, and community organisations to develop long-term investment strategies for cultural activities beyond the Borough of Culture year
• Support community organisations in capacity-building for future fundraising and sponsorship opportunities
• Provide regular reports on progress toward commercial target, income generation, sponsorship activations, and fundraising performance
• Work closely with LBOC Project Manager, Growth Team at Enable and external partners to feedback appropriately, strong communication skills and ability to escalate issues or concerns efficiently

Skills & Experience:  

• Proven experience in fundraising, sponsorship, or business development, preferably in the arts, culture, or charitable sector
• Demonstrated success in securing corporate sponsorship and grant funding
• Experience in delivering six-figure fundraising targets, ideally at or above £1.2m
• Strong networking and relationship management skills with the ability to engage corporate and philanthropic partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling proposals and presentations
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations, sponsorship agreements, and grant compliance
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to secure mutually beneficial sponsorship agreements
• Experience in budget management and income forecasting
• Experience working within a cultural, arts, or heritage organisation
• Knowledge of London’s corporate, philanthropic, and funding landscape
• Experience in crowdfunding, community fundraising, or public giving campaigns
• Familiarity with CRM and donor management systems

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts. 

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate.

Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. 

We're looking for a Trusts Fundraising Manager to join Your Place and be part of our dedicated team to help us with our mission to solve homelessness in east London, one person at a time!

About the role

Based within the Fundraising and Communications team, this role will lead on submitting successful funding bids, take responsibility for delivering against a stretching trusts and foundations fundraising target each year, enabling Your Place to achieve its fundraising strategies and supporting the efficient delivery of our broader business plan.

The role is a blend of major grant funding from trusts, foundations and statutory funders, as well as high quality research to identify significant sources of funding. The post holder will primarily secure capital and revenue funding for the organisation.

Reporting & Line Management:
This role reports to the Head of Fundraising & Communications and has line management responsibility for the Senior Trusts & Foundations Officer.

Salary: £39,520 - £46,800 annual salary
Contract: Permanent 
Hours: 37.5 hours. Monday - Friday 
Location: Canning Town, London 

Other responsibilities include

• Work as part of a team in implementing an income strategy for the charity ensuring continued success and planned growth in order to fulfil our charitable goals.
• Provide advice, support and assistance with corporate trusts and foundations applications as required to help maximise our income.
• Develop and sustain existing trust and foundation work, identify and source new funders and maximise opportunity through developing multiple propositions
• To implement a plan of activity that develops relationships with funders from existing and new sources of funding
• Produce high quality funding applications, in line with the requirements of potential funders and with reference to their published guidelines and any communication with them
• Review budget information with the Finance Department and liaise with other employees across the organisation to ensure accurate applications and reports are submitted.
• Ensure high value applications go through the proper internal approvals processes, which may involve completing application appraisal reports for Board review.
• Manage and monitor multiple applications providing additional information promptly as required
• Track and plan applications throughout the year to ensure a continuing income stream
• To take lead responsibility for the reporting schedule on behalf of the organisation
• Meet the financial targets and budgets relating to income from trusts and foundations and statutory sources
• Work with the Strategic Management Team to respond to and deliver strategic income needs
• Produce reports for and attend meetings internally as and when necessary, for example, Directorate, Management and planning meetings
• Undertake other duties within the competence of the post holder which may be required from time to time
• Undertake any training or appropriate professional development considered necessary.
• Comply in all areas of work in line with policies and procedures.

About you

Experience

• Significant experience of researching, collating, preparing and submitting multiple and compelling trust funding applications, drawing on complex information
• Proven experience of funds raised successfully through trusts and foundations with an annual total in excess of £600,000
• Experience of developing and maintaining key relationships with funders and funding bodies over a sustained period of time

Qualifications

• Relevant fundraising qualification

Skills & knowledge

• Proven successful track record of achieving funding from trusts or foundations
• A high standard of written English
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Well-developed written, verbal and presentational communication skills
• High level of computer literacy, for word processing, emailing, record keeping, budgets, web-based research and customer relationship management
• Familiar with fundraising stands concepts, practises and procedures

Abilities

• Proven ability to manage budgets, time and resources effectively
• Able to plan, prioritise and schedule activities and monitor outcomes
• Able to act on own initiative, work effectively under own direction, and productively within a team
• Able to build networks and alliances, engage in cross-functional activities

Personal qualities

• A team player with confident manner and a professional, flexible, positive and studious approach
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines with no impact on quality or creativity

Desirable criteria

• Sound knowledge of the issues of homelessness and disadvantaged people and how this relates to clients with challenging behaviour and multiple needs
• A broad knowledge of related cultural / social needs of service users
• A detailed understanding of the wider environment and changing trends in the voluntary sector including housing and homeless policy and the welfare benefits system

Benefits – Because You Give Your Best, We Give Ours!

• Time Off: 25 days’ holiday (rising to 30), plus bank holidays & your birthday off!
• Wellbeing: A weekly “Wellbeing Hour,” up to 2 Wellbeing Days a year, gym membership support, free eye tests, a 24/7 helpline, cycle-to-work scheme, and group activities like yoga.
• Pension: We match your contributions up to 7.5%.
• Career Growth: Training, professional accreditation, and development opportunities.
• Flexibility: Support for work-life balance within team and organisational needs.
• Perks & Discounts: Blue Light Card, shopping & travel savings, free event tickets, and more.
• Socials & Equipment: Seasonal events, plus top-tier IT and home office setup if needed.

About applying

Diversity & Inclusion at Your Place
We’re committed to an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives drive better outcomes for residents. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure a fair recruitment process, including reasonable adjustments for disabilities.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK.

Location (UK): Office Hybrid* - London
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Benefits: Read more about the excellent benefits we offer on our profile page
Travel: Occasional travel to our offices

Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.

At Versus Arthritis, we won’t rest until everyone with arthritis has access to the treatment and care they need to live the life they choose with real hope of a cure in the future.

The Chief Executive’s Office supports the work of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in leading the charity efficiently and effectively, as well as working with trustees, the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), staff and volunteers from across the charity. The Chief Executive’s Office is also home to our UK Advocacy and Health Intelligence department who are responsible for leading UK strategy development and delivery across advocacy (policy, public affairs, campaigning) and health intelligence, working closely with colleagues in the Devolved Nations to ensure effective delivery of the strategy in each nation.

About the role

The researcher will provide expertise on the latest research evidence on topics of strategic importance, providing a responsive but robust and balanced assessment of the available evidence to shape the charity’s UK advocacy agenda, and drive organisational priorities.

About you

If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:

• In-depth knowledge and experience in working in health-related, biomedical or medical research.
• Experience in the synthesis and evaluation of research evidence across a range of sources (including grey literature), including in the design and delivery of rapid reviews.
• Experience in communicating clearly and succinctly to non-technical and non-expert audiences, through both written formats (eg briefing papers) and verbally (eg via presentations and meetings with senior stakeholders), with a robust approach to accessibility throughout communication.
• Educated to PhD level and/or can consistently demonstrate PhD level skills in framing research questions and the ability to evaluate research across a range of methodologies and topic areas in a health-related, biomedical or medical field.  
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and successfully lead rapid-turnaround projects delivering to short deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail, consistently producing accurate and robust work without substantial oversight.
• Ability to think strategically; solving complex problems and making decisions based on the structured analysis of the problem, the identification and critical evaluation of multiple relevant sources of evidence and assessment of competing priorities to achieve a goal.
• The ability to shape and design a research question that will deliver actionable intelligence to shape decision making.
• Experience of using research insights to influence senior leaders.

*As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings. As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.

Are you an experienced Finance professional looking for a new opportunity?

We are delighted to have two Finance Business Partner vacancies here at RBL. We’re looking for Finance Business Partners who are passionate about the charity and welfare sector to join us and deliver high quality financial, commercial and business advisory support to our organisation.

This role will see you as a key member of the Financial Planning & Analysis team, working closely with the Senior Finance Business Partners to deliver robust financially planning and advice. Each vacancy will have a dedicated business area(s) to support to budget holders, Heads of Departments and Directors.

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

You will manage the month end process for your business area(s) to ensure all regular journals are posted in a timely and accurate manner. Any necessary corrections should be made, and you will support budget holders with reporting and variance analysis.

You will develop trusted relationships to produce financial projections, budgets, forecasts and business cases, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy. You’ll be a keen problem solver with an eye for detail, an effective communicator and have a strong focus on customer service, planning and organising. 

You will have similar experience in finance and management accounting obtained in a complex organisation, and knowledge of a variety of accounting systems and financial reporting approaches. Experience working within the care sector advantageous, but not essential.

As an accountancy qualification isn’t an essential requirement for this role, we would be open to funding elements of a professional accountancy qualification, pending the completion of a probationary period.

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

You will be contracted to our London, Haig House Hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.

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

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

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