Communications and engagement officer jobs
The Public Affairs Manager will be a key member of our busy External Affairs Team within the wider Policy and External Affairs directorate.
Reporting to the joint Heads of Public Affairs & Stakeholder Relations, and working closely with communications and public policy colleagues, you will play an essential role in enabling and driving engagement with parliamentary, government, political and sector stakeholders.
You will be politically astute, with experience engaging across Westminster and Whitehall with competent written and communication skills, able to both brief and prepare senior leaders within the organisation for key engagement activities as well as meeting stakeholders independently as appropriate.
Strong organisational, people and project management skills are essential; you will be responsible for managing dedicated key influencing ‘moments’ with stakeholders and partners, such as organising and managing panel events, roundtables, webinars and showcase programme visits. You will also lead the co-ordination and secretariat activity for the Youth Employment Group (YEG), working closely with the Director of Policy and External Affairs as one of the five co-chairs.
This role can be based at any of our hubs located in Birmingham, Leeds or London. We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home.
For more information and a full job description, please download the Recruitment Pack.
Due to receiving high volumes of interest in our opportunities, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.
We are the national What Works Centre for youth employment, with a specific focus on marginalised young people.




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LMK (Let Me Know) Youth Leader (Freelance Educator / Youth Worker)
- Across London boroughs, occasional travel outside London optional
- £200 per 2 hour workshop
- Sessional
- Available for a minimum of one delivery per month, pending workshop demands
About LMK
Good relationships shape our health and happiness, yet we are taught so little about them. LMK is a registered education charity on a mission to change that. We run workshops educating young people about healthy and unhealthy behaviours, so that they can avoid abuse and thrive in relationships.
Using film and guided discussions, our workshop Leaders support children and young people in honest conversations about relationships and leave them better equipped to spot the early warning signs of abuse, inspiring them to enjoy healthy, fulfilling relationships. We explore the 10 signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships and include practical lessons young people want to learn about (like consent) and practice scenarios in a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment.
LMK is a learning organisation and prides itself in supporting leaders to develop their skills. We offer training and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities, as well as peer-to-peer learning and reflective practice sessions.
About LMK Leaders
LMK Leaders are passionate and organised educators who run community workshops, aimed at young people aged between 11 and 24. Through engaging, relatable workshops, Leaders help young people identify signs of healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviours, provide strategies for them to recognise the early warning signs of abuse and give them tools to keep themselves and their friends safe.
Expectations of LMK Leaders
- Always adhere to LMK and host organisations health & safety and safeguarding practices and procedures.
- Capable of maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries with young people, peers, and professionals.
- Respond to comms (emails/WhatsApp) sent out by LMK team members in a timely manner, to support planning and organising of sessions.
- Plan and deliver interactive LMK workshops in educational and community settings in line with LMK delivery style and ethos.
- Meet with co-facilitators to carry out pre-session planning, minimum three working days before delivery.
- Use your experience and knowledge of the issues affecting young people to tailor the workshops accordingly.
- Ensure all youth participants and the adults in school/community organisations who attend a LMK workshop complete the post session feedback surveys.
- Complete a reflective post session Leader survey after each workshop to support practice and programme development.
- Debrief with LMK’s Programme Development Manager and provide ongoing feedback about your sessions through LMK’s reflective practice processes.
- Accommodate a maximum of two workshop observations by LMK staff/supporters per academic year, designed to bolster our funding and thought leadership strategy.
- Undertake relevant training associated with LMK’s work, including but not restricted to diversity and inclusion, safeguarding, violence against women and girls (VAWG).
- Undertake at least one quality assurance observation per year, completed by an LMK Programme Development Manager, and enhance practice via developmental feedback.
- Continue to learn about and develop your skills on the issues affecting young people’s relationships including domestic violence, abuse, adverse childhood experiences, trauma informed practice, gang culture and grooming, mental health, sexual exploitation, consent, sharing of nudes /sexting, bullying in person and online, tech and online safety, pornography.
- Share your knowledge and expertise by providing feedback and, where requested, co-designing training and educational resources on issues affecting young people and their relationships.
- Mandatory attendance of termly virtual Leader huddles and reflective sessions to remain connected to peers and organisational values, mission, purpose and operational matters.
- Contribute towards and keep up to date with LMK internal/external communications platforms, such as LMK newsletters and social media.
- Engage with LMK’s Youth Advisory Board Members, if and when invited to do so.
- Lead by example and promote healthy relationship behaviours in your own lives/communities and within LMK (team player; acknowledging and working with diversity; being receptive to new ideas and developmental feedback, etc)
- Use your own networks to recruit new schools and youth groups into the programme.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience required
- Extensive experience of teaching or working with young people (10 to 24 yrs old) in educational or community settings.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience co-designing, delivering and evaluating group sessions, consisting of minimum of 12 and maximum of 30 participants.
- Experience or co-designing session plans and co-facilitating with others; able to collaborate equally with others.
- A strong commitment to young people and knowledge and understanding of issues affecting their relationships.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills with the ability to create a safe and non-judgmental space, that allows young people to speak freely about their relationships and experience.
- Able to adapt and be flexible in workshops to get the best engagement from a range of participants.
Must also:
- Be entitled to work in the UK.
- Hold a DBS certificate or be willing to let LMK undertake a check on your behalf.
- Have a recent safeguarding qualification from a recognised provider or be willing to undertake additional training in this area.
- Be flexible to work non-traditional, after-school and occasional weekend / holiday hours.
- Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, confidentiality, data protection and reporting concerns to an appropriate person.
LMK values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity. We welcome all applicants from any race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, sexuality, or any other protected characteristic.
We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process and on the job. Please let us know, by contacting us separately if you need any adjustments or changes to be made during the recruitment process because of a disability or long-term health condition.
You can learn more about how we handle your personal data and your rights by reviewing our privacy notice (see attachements).
Please note:
In-person interviews for this role will take place on 3rd June and a mandatory (paid) 2 day, in-person training will take place on 26th and 27th June. (Both will be held at Central London locations).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Pregnancy Options Centre (Options) are seeking a Fundraising and Marketing Officer to raise funds for our counselling and education services: supporting people in crisis or distress around unplanned pregnancy or pregnancy loss experiences and educating the next generation on matters surrounding sexual health and healthy relationships. The post-holder will be responsible for raising funds from grants/trusts applications, and for developing and maintaining donor relationships. They will also take the lead on marketing the charity through social media, publicity and our website.
Pregnancy Options Centre provides free, non-directive help and support to anyone facing an unplanned pregnancy or struggling following an abortion or pregnancy loss. We offer a safe, non-judgemental environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings surrounding their situation and experiences. Alongside our counselling service, our Education project delivers interactive workshops to young people on topics surrounding healthy sex and relationships, self-esteem and the three options following an unplanned pregnancy: abortion, adoption and parenting.
Fundraising and Marketing Officer Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising and Finance:
- To carry out and contribute to the fundraising strategy
- Write comprehensive and compelling funding applications to Trusts and Foundations, tailoring them to meet a range of criteria
- To research and develop new funders to support the achievement of fundraising goals
- Build, nurture and maintain positive relationships with current funders, corporates and donors by stewarding them well.
- Ensure grants are acknowledged promptly and reporting requirements are met within agreed timescales
- To maintain up to date and accurate funder and donor records
- Work with project leads to identify and produce case studies/ service user statistics to demonstrate the impact of the charity’s projects
- Work with the CEO on community fundraising events, either organised by the charity or supporters.
- Explore innovative ways to diversify and expand Pregnancy Options Centre’s fundraising efforts.
Marketing:
- Manage Pregnancy Options Centre’s website: maintain and update content; optimise pages for audience and campaigns.
- Manage Pregnancy Options Centre’s social media channels; develop and execute a content plan, schedule, create and post engaging content, monitor and respond to supporters to build our following.
- Create and edit short-form videos for social media
- Write and design Pregnancy Options Centre’s Bi-monthly Newsletter; build our following and increase supporter engagement.
- Work with the CEO to devise supporter care procedures for donors to ensure they feel valued by their interactions with us.
- In conjunction with the CEO, attend relevant networking events to increase the charity’s visibility and secure new partnerships.
Other:
- To provide quarterly reports for Trustee meetings
- To attend monthly staff meetings
- To carry out all such reasonable duties as may be required as part of the role instructed by the CEO
- To support and work within the Ethos of the Charity
- To attend regional or national events as required, including networking within the Pregnancy Centre’s Network (PCN)
- To attend Trustee meetings, when required, to give updates and feedback.
- To be familiar and comply with all the charities policies and procedures.
Closing date: 7th May 2025
Interviews: Shortly after
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us
GiveOut is an award-winning international LGBTQI community foundation. Our mission is to bring together the LGBTQI community and allies to support global LGBTQI rights activism worldwide, building a world where LGBTQI people everywhere can live freely and fully.
Across the world, courageous activists are doing vital work to protect our communities and improve the lives of LGBTQI people. But they lack resources and funding is fragile, especially in the Global South and East. LGBTQI groups receive a tiny fraction of international development aid – just 4p in every £100 awarded by governments.
Our community and allies want to provide support, but it is not always easy to do so. GiveOut’s purpose is to help address this urgent need by providing a platform for our supporters to give tax efficiently in one place to fund LGBTQI human rights activism worldwide. We identify pioneering groups to support through a rigorous process of consultation, due diligence and vetting, guided by our Grant-making Advisory Panel and governed by our Board of Trustees.
We pool the donations we receive to provide grants to LGBTQI organisations around the world, ensuring they have more of the resources they need to defend our communities, tackle inequality and campaign for lasting change.
About the Role
Fundraising and philanthropic advocacy are at the heart of GiveOut’s work. As Senior Philanthropy Officer, you will be a key member of the Philanthropy team, implementing a vital part of our philanthropy programme as we deliver our growth strategy.
You will identify, engage, cultivate and steward major donors (high net worth individuals) and charitable foundations to secure high value gifts and grants, grow long term strategic relationships in support of the LGBTQI movement, grow GiveOut's network, and provide a top quality donor experience.
Working closely with the Head of Philanthropy, you will support them on shaping and executing strategy and work planning, coordinating the donor database and leading on related internal processes, and deputising for the Head externally.
We are open to full time or part time (pro rata) at a minimum of 24 hours, or equivalent to 3 days per week. We are also open to flexible working arrangements to be discussed. Occasional evenings or weekends out of hours will be required, such as for networking or GiveOut hosted events, for which time off in lieu will be granted.
Key Responsibilities
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Donor and Partner Engagement
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Develop and maintain a pipeline of major donors and trusts & foundations
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Prospect Research and due diligence on prospective donors
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Cultivate strong relationships with prospective and existing donors
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Write compelling grant applications and funding proposals tailored to trusts & foundations
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Secure five and six figure partnerships and donations to support GiveOut’s mission to grow giving to support the global struggle for LGBTQI human rights
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Donor reporting on the impact of their gift through grant partner successes
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Represent GiveOut at events, speaking engagements, and donor meetings.
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Strategy and Leadership
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Support the Head of Philanthropy on fundraising and philanthropic advocacy strategy and plans aligned with organisational goals
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Deputise for the Head externally as needed
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Operations and Reporting
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Maintain and optimise fundraising systems, including the donor database (Donorfy) and fundraising pipeline
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Report back on pipeline and partner development to the Head of Philanthropy
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Support the Philanthropy Coordinator on finance reconciliation process
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Team Collaboration and Culture
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Work closely with the Communications & Campaigns Officer to create effective donor materials and external communications.
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Collaborate with the Philanthropy Team Coordinator who supports the Philanthropy Team on reporting, grant applications, events etc.
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Contribute to a positive, effective, and collaborative organisational culture, aligned with GiveOut’s vision and values.
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What Success Looks Like
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Meeting and exceeding fundraising targets set out in GiveOut’s growth strategy and annual income targets.
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Strengthening relationships with donors and funding partners.
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Strong team collaboration and fostering a positive and dynamic work culture.
Essential Skills and Experience
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Passion for GiveOut’s mission to grow giving for LGBTQI rights and a commitment to advancing LGBTQI rights worldwide.
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Proven experience and success in non-profit fundraising, including individual giving
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
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Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
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Exceptional written and verbal communication for engaging donors and stakeholders.
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Proficiency with fundraising software and databases
Desirable Skills and Experience
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Experience of major donor fundraising with a track record of initiating new relationships and securing four to five figure gifts.
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Experience of securing grants from Trusts & Foundations with a track record of initiating new relationships and securing five to six figure grants.
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Experience of running cultivation and/or fundraising events
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Understanding of budgeting and financial forecasting.
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Familiarity with Google Workspace tools, event management tools (e.g. Eventbrite)
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Working knowledge of GDPR
Please note, if you do not meet all essential skills and experience, but feel you would be a good fit for this role we encourage you to apply anyway.
At GiveOut, we are deeply committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and encourage applications from women, non-binary, trans people, people of colour, and people with disabilities.
Why Join Us?
At GiveOut, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact on global LGBTQI rights. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of LGBTQI philanthropy while working with a passionate and dedicated team.
We pool the donations we receive to provide grants to LGBTQI organisations around the world, ensuring that they have more of the resources they need.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families and children. Staff and Volunteers offer regular support including emotional and practical help to families in their own homes and specialist projects within the community.
We are recruiting for a part-time Community Engagement and Fundraising Officer. You will need enthusiasm, excellent networking and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage with the local community, individuals and businesses. You will have past experience in raising funds and with your local knowledge, will have the ability to generate income from a range of sources across Epsom, Ewell, Banstead and North Mole Valley. Knowledge of Home-Start would be advantageous.
You will have good IT, evaluation and report writing skills. Excellent communication skills are essential. You will have the ability to handle confidential financial and other data. You should understand and be committed to the role of the voluntary sector, be able to work in a small team, demonstrating the ability to work flexibly.
Use of a car (expenses paid) is necessary. A basic disclosure and barring (DBS) check will be required.
Closing date for applications is:
Tuesday 6th May (12pm)
Interviews – Weeks 12 &19th May 2025
Please note we do not accept CV’s
Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.
Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead is committed to safer recruitment practice as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults.
Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead is a Company Limited by Guarantee (No 8765689) & a Registered Charity (No 1156539.)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Acts 435 is seeking a dynamic and creative Digital Content Officer to play a key role in communicating the charity’s vision, mission, and impact through engaging digital content across social media and its website. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing a variety of content that resonates with the charity's community of donors, churches, and supporters. This role will help increase awareness of Acts 435’s work and contribute to growing its donor and church/charity networks, while maintaining it’s Christian ethos.
The Digital Content Officer will be responsible for producing social media posts, videos, graphics, and more to support the charity’s online presence, as well as campaigns and appeals throughout the year. They will also utilise digital content to help grow the network of church/charity partners. This is a part-time, flexible position that requires a passionate individual with a strong ability to tell stories through digital media.
As a result of our Christian ethos, and due to the nature of representing and expressing our Christian values through digital content, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to our mission, principles, values and practices by:
- Being an active member of a local church congregation.
- Having an understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.
- Being able to express Christian principles, including using scripture, to promote our values.
The role is to be predominatly home-based, but with weekly meetings in York, so the candidate must be reasonably local to York and the surrounding area. Due to the nature of digital content there will be travel involved when filming different partners and locations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects and their practical uses. It is one of the largest microbiology societies in Europe with a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes and schools.
Our members have a unique depth and breadth of knowledge about the discipline. The Society’s role is to help unlock and harness the potential of that knowledge.
Our commitment to anyone who studies microbes is “whoever you are, wherever you are, we will amplify your voice”.
Read more about our Mission and Values on our website.
“We are interested in every candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”
About You
The Policy and Engagement Manager is responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of the Society’s growing policy and engagement programme.
This role will report to the Head of Engagement and Storytelling, with managerial responsibilties for the Policy and Engagement Officer, and will have responsibility for leading the development and coordination of key strategic policy and engagement activities, including progressing external scientific and higher education policy for the Society and promoting the importance of engaging in policy-making to members of the Society.
Suitable candidates will have experience in developing evidence-based policy, including in research, innovation and higher education policy. They will also have excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to manage and build effective relationships with key stakeholders engaging in the Society’s activities.
Please note that the organisation operates a hybrid working policy.
For more information about the Society, please visit our website.
Our generous benefits package includes;
• Flexible working hours
• Highly competitive salaries with an annual cost of living increase
• 23 days holiday + eight bank holidays and three additional days over the Christmas break
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Life insurance including free (health and wellbeing) employee support services
• Enhanced maternity pay to include 26 weeks of fully paid maternity leave and 13 weeks of statutory maternity pay
• Enhanced Adoption pay to include 26 weeks of fully paid adoption leave and 13 weeks of statutory adoption pay
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• £50 contribution towards eye care
To Apply
Please attach your CV and Cover Letter.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 1st May 2025.
It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter. This is because the Microbiology Society is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We value, promote, and seek diversity.
The Society also takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused, or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.
Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Founded in 1685, the Royal Dragoon Guards (RDG) is an armoured cavalry regiment based in Warminster, Wiltshire The Regiment has a rich history, with strong historical roots in Ireland and Yorkshire. From the Battle of Waterloo, to firing the first and last shots of the First World War, to landing the first tanks in Normandy on D Day, to operating in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, the Regiment has always played a central role at the heart of the British Army.
We are looking for a talented individual to join the Royal Dragoon Guards as our Head of Engagement and Fundraising. In this pivotal role, you will drive engagement, communications and fundraising activity across the regimental family of around 15,000 soldiers, veterans and their families, with the aim of supporting our regimental mission and enhancing our charitable activities. If you are passionate about communications and fundraising, and dedicated to serving our regimental family, we want you on our team.
About the Role
Reporting to the Regimental Secretary, you will be responsible for designing and delivering engagement, communications and fundraising strategies that resonate with serving soldiers and officers, veterans and their families, as well as with external supporters such as corporate partners, trusts, and the general public. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering strong relationships and generating income for the Regimental Charity, ensuring we meet the core objectives of our Regiment.
Key Accountabilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive communications plan tailored to our regimental family and supporters.
- Develop and use multiple communications channels including website, social media (Instagram, Facebook, etc.), digital newsletters, events, media, and direct communications to increase engagement and awareness.
- Create and execute a robust fundraising plan with a focus on individual giving (including legacies), major donors, trusts, and corporate partnerships.
- Build and nurture strong, systematic relationships with donors and supporters, ensuring ongoing commitment and loyalty.
- Act as the public face of the Regiment, effectively communicating our mission, impact and fundraising needs at public events, conferences, and in media engagements.
- Develop systems, processes, and policies that underpin an efficient fundraising operation, including the implementation and management of a state-of-the-art CRM system for accurate supporter data.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a hands-on, creative and strategic professional with a proven track record in communications, engagement and fundraising, and a strong empathy and affiliation with the work of the British Army. We are a small team, so you need to be able to think strategically but be hands-on in implementation. If you thrive in a military mission-driven environment and are eager to make a tangible difference in supporting our regiment and its legacy, you might be the perfect fit.
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to serve at the heart of a distinguished regiment and military charity. Your efforts will fortify engagement within our regiment, while driving the long-term success and sustainability of our charitable endeavours.
Please email applications by clicking the apply button. Applications close 12th May
AMOSSHE The Student Services Organisation is looking for a new Head of Engagement and Operations. In this role you’ll support our Executive Director in leading AMOSSHE as a senior leader. You’ll be responsible for handling operational management, which includes acting as the Deputy Director for the organisation. You’ll oversee strategic areas involving member engagement, ensuring the effective delivery of our membership services, and driving strategic initiatives. You’ll have line management responsibilities for the team. This is a new role and an opportunity to make a real difference to our professional association.
- Contract type: Permanent, full time (37 hours a week).
- Location: Hybrid. Two days (Tuesday and Wednesday) in the office, central London.
- Salary range: £45,000 to £50,000, with an expected starting salary between £45,000 and £47,000, depending on experience.
- Application deadline: 23:55 (BST) on Wednesday 14 May 2025.
About us
AMOSSHE The Student Services Organisation is a not-for-profit professional membership association for Student Services leaders in higher education. Our mission is to support, inform and empower our community of Student Services leaders to enhance the higher education student experience and help students fulfil their potential. We do this through collaboration and networking, sharing good practice, enhancing professional development and influencing policy and investment. Find out more about our organisation here.
We’re committed to championing equality, diversity, and inclusion, and aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join AMOSSHE. Find out more about our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion here.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Operational Leadership:
- Provide strategic leadership to the Senior Management Team's and it’s operational functions, ensuring efficient and high-quality service delivery.
- Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance productivity and ensure compliance.
- Continuously streamline processes and workflows to improve operational performance.
- Deputise for the CEO when required, representing the organisation at events, meetings, and in day-to-day operations.
Strategic Planning and Execution:
- Collaborate with the CEO and support, manage and develop the senior management to shape and execute the charity’s strategic plan.
- Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives, ensuring effective implementation and tracking progress.
- Identify opportunities for growth, cost optimisation, and improved service delivery.
Board of Trustees Liaison:
- Provide regular reports to the Board of Trustees on operational performance, strategic initiatives, and financial matters.
- Work closely with the CEO to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment with the Board's expectations.
- Attend Board meetings and provide insights on operational challenges, opportunities, and key achievements.
Financial Management:
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, ensuring the efficient use of resources.
- Monitor financial performance, identifying areas for improvement and taking corrective actions as necessary.
- Drive cost-efficiency initiatives while maintaining a focus on quality and service outcomes.
People Management and Development:
- Line manage and develop the SMT (nine managers)
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Establish performance goals and metrics for staff, offering regular feedback and development support.
- Promote an inclusive, diverse work environment that values employee engagement and professional growth.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and retention strategies.
Risk Management and Compliance:
- Develop and implement strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, maintaining the highest ethical standards.
- Implement internal controls and governance practices to safeguard the charity’s reputation and assets.
Please send a CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the required experience and your knowledge, skills, and ability (no more than 650 words.)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a wonderful charity to recruit for two Community Engagement Officers in order to help drive the expansion of the charity Community Giving Program.
As a Community Engagement Officer you will:
- Build networks to support and grow the charity’s fundraising initiatives. Lead outreach to engage new local community partners and oversee fundraising events such as bucket collections and charity stalls.
- Act as the primary point of contact for community organisations, developing rich stewardship journeys for donors to enhance engagement and retention.
- Assist in developing insights to refine our community fundraising strategy, ensuring compliance with data protection laws and maintaining accurate records.
- Be an ambassador for the charity, sharing the charity’s mission with internal and external audiences through public speaking and networking.
- Oversee and attend bucket collections and charity stalls at public and private events
- Plan and deliver engaging stewardship events for key audiences
We are looking for a professional fundraiser with experience in community fundraising or corporate partnerships. You should have a proven track record in securing and managing long-term partnerships, be a confident speaker, and enjoy networking. A full UK driving license is required, as well as the ability to travel across catchment area.
To be successful, you must have experience:
- Proven ability to meet fundraising income targets and effectively manage donor relationships.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A confident public speaker with excellent presentation skills.
- Experience managing a portfolio of community groups or securing long-term partnerships.
- Proficient in using databases (such as CRM systems) and Microsoft Office.
Desirable Skills:
- Event management experience.
- Experience leading teams of volunteers.
Salary: £29,291 - £34,963 per annum
Contract type:Full-time, permanent
Location- London, hybrid working 3 days in the office
Closing date: On rolling basis
Interview: TBC
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.
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This dynamic role is perfect for someone who’s confident building relationships with businesses and passionate about connecting people with our mission.
You’ll focus 60% of your time on securing and managing corporate partnerships – from Charity of the Year collaborations to sponsorships and brand activations – and the remaining 40% supporting campaigns, appeals, and fundraising events.
What you’ll bring:
- A track record in business development, sales, or corporate fundraising
- Strong communication, proposal writing, and relationship-building skills
- An eye for opportunity and a collaborative, can-do attitude
- The ability to juggle multiple priorities while keeping supporters engaged
- Knowledge of fundraising practices, data protection, and CRM systems
A driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential. If you're creative, driven, and ready to help protect wildlife, we want to hear from you.
In return we will offer you support, training and continued professional development, not to mention a fantastic working environment! You can also expect free entry to the park.
If you would like to join our unique and vibrant organisation to become a part of the Marwell Family, please view the full candidate brief on our website and complete a Marwell application form.
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Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.
Title: Global Citizenship Education Manager
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Salary: €52,331
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract (Maternity Cover)
About the role
Sightsavers Ireland, established in 2003, actively supports our global mission through the Global Citizenship Education (GCE) programme, part of our Irish Civil Society Partnership grant with Irish Aid. This programme aims to enhance awareness and understanding of disability-inclusive development and Ireland’s overseas aid initiatives.
The Global Citizenship Education Manager will oversee key indicators across various education settings, manage budgets, working groups, supplier relations, and deliver educational activities.
Responsibilities
- Implement the GCE programme, ensuring activities, resources, and projects align with the programme design and strategies.
- Achieve all indicators in the results framework.
- Meet IDEA Benchmark of self-assessment 4 and complete action plan activities.
- Manage programme finances, including budgeting, reforecasting, and payments.
- Maintain relationships with schools, institutions, working groups, INGO partners, OPDs, suppliers, and colleagues.
- Ensure accurate programmatic and financial reporting.
- Lead learning, evaluation, and programme design activities.
- Comply with GDPR, safeguarding policies, and communication guidelines.
- Participate in cross-organisational strategy initiatives.
- Secure media coverage with communications colleagues.
- Work with the global campaigns team to deliver one campaign per year to the Irish public.
This is a highly varied and involved role, and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.
Jobholder Requirements
Essential:
- Well-developed organisational and programme management skills.
- Proven track record of managing multi-stakeholder projects.
- Strong knowledge of how digital and media outreach can support public engagement.
- Experience as a spokesperson.
- Substantial experience in a communications, global citizenship, or public engagement role.
- Knowledge of Sightsavers Ireland’s work and an understanding of key development issues.
- Familiarity with the main target groups and audiences engaged by Sightsavers Ireland.
- Experience with communications through social networking sites, particularly for campaigning on development issues.
- Third-level degree, preferably in Development Studies, Education, or a related discipline.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, appealing to a broad range of audiences including children and adults with disabilities.
- Ability to travel throughout the island of Ireland.
- Team player with excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
- Energy and enthusiasm for delivering classroom activities, workshops, activations, and presentations
Desirable
- Knowledge of Irish and French.
Closing date: 11 May 2025
Next Steps
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Full-time
Remuneration: Up to £73,000 (dependent on experience)
Duration: Permanent
Location: Manchester, UK (hybrid working available) with international deployment.
This position is based in the UK; applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide relevant documentation upon request.
Do you have the strategic vision and leadership skills to drive fundraising growth and power humanitarian impact?
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity, born of the NHS and committed for over 30 years to ensuring that everyone can access the healthcare they need when crises or disasters strike.
We are seeking a Director of Fundraising to lead the strategic and operational development of our fundraising function, accelerating voluntary income growth to support the organisation’s development and expansion.
As a key member of our leadership team, you will drive a dynamic, effective fundraising programme, securing major gifts and partnerships, delivering impactful campaigns, and building strong supporter engagement. You will play a central role in ensuring our fundraising activity meets the highest standards of quality, compliance, and donor care, while contributing to the success of our overall organisational strategy.
If you are an experienced fundraising leader with a passion for humanitarian work and a proven track record of delivering significant income growth, we would love to hear from you.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through an important role in our humanitarian programming.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Director of Fundraising - April 2025 before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.
Your cover letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification
Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday 15th May 2025
Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About you
Do you want to use your skills to make it possible for people with myeloma, an incurable blood cancer, to live longer and better lives?
Myeloma UK is looking for a motivated and pro-active Policy Officer to join our Patient Advocacy team within the wider Research and Advocacy directorate. You will have experience of analysing, developing, and communicating policy issues, excellent communication and influencing skills and the ability to present findings and recommendations to a range of audiences. The post holder will have excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
The successful candidate will be a highly regarded ambassador for Myeloma UK with a desire to continuously improve and to make a difference while working flexibility and using their own initiative.
Experience of public/patient engagement work, participating in government policy consultations and patient advocacy campaign work would be beneficial but not essential.
About the role
As the Policy Officer you will be part of the Patient Advocacy team who work to ensure that the patient voice is heard and acted upon by UK and devolved nations healthcare policy decision makers. You will support Myeloma UK’s ambition to deliver personalised medicine, such that every person living with and affected by myeloma and associated conditions has access to the best diagnostics, treatment and care services and quality of life experience.
Your role is vital to developing strategic approaches to UK health policy legislation and consultations to ensure that UK government and devolved nations healthcare policy supports the needs of people living with and affected by myeloma and associated conditions.
You will support the Policy Manager to assess existing healthcare policies, regulations and legislation to understand their implications for myeloma-specific healthcare systems, providers and patients
About us
Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on myeloma and its related conditions. We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure. Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well. Together, we support, so no one faces myeloma alone.
We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future.
Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every patient live well with myeloma for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change in care.
Our culture
Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture. We offer our employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working from home with hub-based office working, health plan, employee assistance plan and holiday purchase scheme and we are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees.
How to apply
If you think you would be a great fit for this role, get in touch and tell us more about yourself by sending the following:
1. A cover letter telling us more about you and what you think makes you a good fit for this role
2. A CV that sets out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements
Applications close on 12 May 2025 and interviews will be held w/c 19 May 2025.
Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of:
· sex
· race
· disability
· age
· sexual orientation
· gender reassignment
· religion or belief
· marital status
· pregnancy and maternity
Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.