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Location: Home based with travel to RHS Garden Wisley at least once every two weeks.

Salary: £38,000 p.a.  pro rata £22,800.

Hours: Part time (Job Share) 3 days/22.5 hours per week  

Contract: Permanent

Closing date for applications:   Monday 19th January 2026  5pm

Are you passionate about the power of plants to transform lives and communities? Do you bring deep horticultural expertise and a commitment to sustainable practices? Are you a clear and confident communicator? If so, we’d love to hear from you. The RHS is on a mission to champion, support and connect the UK’s vibrant community gardening movement. We’re seeking a Senior Community Horticulture Specialist to help drive meaningful change through gardening.

You’ll be part of a passionate, forward-thinking team dedicated to making horticulture accessible, inclusive and transformative. If you believe in the social value of gardening and want to help communities thrive, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. This exciting role sits within the National Community Programmes Team in the RHS-wide Learning and Public Engagement division, which is driving a step change in how we engage audiences, inform policy and deliver learning and skills to gardeners across the UK.

To work for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to be there for everyone on their lifelong adventure with gardening. Everything we do is built on the transformational power of gardening – and the benefits it brings to people, places and our planet.

And we couldn’t do this without our people. We’re proud of the knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas that each one of our team members brings. From working across our social media channels, to volunteering in the RHS Gardens, from serving customers in our garden centres to running national marketing campaigns, we believe that every member of the RHS team should have the opportunity to make a difference. Our careers portal here provides a comprehensive overview of what we offer, the teams that work at the RHS and our great benefits.

As Senior Community Horticulture Specialist you will be responsible for:

· Providing expert guidance and practical advice to community gardeners across the UK

· Sharing cutting-edge research and innovation from the RHS to inspire and inform local projects

· Collaborating on training initiatives that build skills, confidence and long-term capacity within communities

· Supporting efforts to repurpose plants and gardens from RHS shows, ensuring they have lasting impact in local spaces.

Safeguarding and Inclusion

The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

About The Role

Are you interested in supporting people at immediate risk of rough sleeping and making a real difference to the lives of people who are homeless?   

The St Mungo’s Pan London Rough Sleeping Teams (No Second Night Out and Somewhere Safe to Stay) provide a rapid response service, intervening to ensure no one needs to sleep rough. We are currently looking for people to join our teams as Night Reconnection Assistants (and Night Assessment Workers).

• Work as part of a busy team environment working closely with those affected by rough sleeping. 

• Provide a safe and supportive environment at night to clients; and support a team of Assessment and Reconnection Workers, with key tasks, such as implementing reconnection or assessment plans and supporting clients in to appropriate accommodation.  

• Work on a 7 day weekly night rota pattern with an average of 3 waking night shifts in a row (for example 8pm–8.30am or 9pm–8am with a 1.5 hour break) 
   

About you

These roles are great for people who want to learn and have an interest in developing key skills to build a career working in a support role. You don’t need to have direct experience to succeed in these roles, if you can demonstrate the below, your commitment and genuine desire to support people to transform their lives, we encourage you to apply! 

• Some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or customers in a busy service environment. 

• Good communication skills and the ability to work with others effectively to get things done. 

• Some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services. 

St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups. 

NSNO is the largest assessment service commissioned in the UK for people experiencing rough sleeping. St Mungo’s have been delivering this innovate service since 2011, the team continue to use their expert knowledge, learning and proven success as part of the Pan London Rough Sleeping Service to provide a rapid response, and intervention to ensure no one needs to sleep rough. If you want to play a part in the positive impact of this integral service, find out more here NSNO.

How to apply 

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

Closing date: 10 am on 20th Jan 2026 

Interview and assessments on: 29th Jan - 2nd Feb 2026

Please state your preferred area of London to work in your supporting statement. If you are successful, we will do our best to match you to a vacancy in your preferred area. However, flexibility is essential as the Pan London teams continue to work in different settings and locations across the city at the current time to support clients where they need us the most.

St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups. 

What we offer

· Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

· A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

· Great Pay and Other Benefits

The Role

The Blagrave Trust is looking to appoint a Head of Finance, who will play a critical leadership role in helping us reimagine how resources can be stewarded in creative and values led ways that advance social justice for young people. The role is offered as a permanent contract, hybrid, with one day in our office in London, Birmingham or Portsmouth per week.

Who We Are

The Blagrave Trust holds around £40m in investments, which, alongside other income, funds our work and grant making. We are ambitious about putting our full asset base to work for our mission, championing transparency in stewardship and inviting learning and input from our communities. As we enter our next chapter, the Head of Finance will be instrumental in embedding mission first finance across strategy, governance and practice.

Key Responsibilities

As the Trust’s senior finance professional and a key member of the leadership team, you will set and deliver the financial strategy, ensure robust controls and compliance, and translate financial insight into mission driven decisions.

• You will provide financial stewardship that aligns with Blagrave’s strategy, ensuring all our financial assets and providers are aligned to our mission.
• You will take our learning and understanding externally, to values aligned finance forums, peer networks and into the conversation around shifting power to best serve missions.
• To support this endeavour, on the day-to-day you’ll lead planning, budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning and cash flow, oversee statutory accounts and audit (UK Charity SORP), and provide clear reporting to the Board and Finance & Investment Committee.

Person Specification

We’re looking for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with substantial senior level experience, ideally in a foundation, charity or mission driven organisation.

• You’ll bring a proven track record in strategic financial planning, risk management and governance, fluency in charity accounting and excellent communication skills to support and challenge non-financial colleagues.
• Experience of endowment management / investment oversight and long-term capital strategy is important,
• Alongside the curiosity and courage to push boundaries in responsible, regenerative and climate conscious finance.

How to Apply

We are partnering with Doing Good Recruitment on this campaign. Please click apply to see the job pack and next steps on their site.

Blagrave is a disability friendly employer, do contact Tristan at Doing Good Recruitment, if you have any questions or would like to receive this document in a different format.

We also actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics, as well as socio-economic background. We understand that applicants may not always meet every criterion listed in the job description, but if you meet most, we encourage you to apply.

As Events Manager, you’ll work within our Events & Advocacy team to build long-lasting, meaningful relationships with ambassadors, event organisers, and partners. You’ll take ownership of high-impact events, ensuring every detail reflects world-class excellence and aligns with our mission. From strategic planning to hands-on delivery, your work will help inspire thousands to take action and join us in changing lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-impact events that champion Compassion’s mission.
• Build and nurture relationships with event organisers, ambassadors, and partners.
• Speak at events and inspire audiences to join the fight against poverty.
• Collaborate with teams across Compassion UK to ensure excellence in every detail.

The ideal candidate will bring the following skills, competencies and experience to thrive in this role:

• A confident communicator and public speaker with a heart for ministry.
• Proven experience in event management and relationship building.
• A proactive, creative thinker who thrives under pressure and loves teamwork.
• Personally committed to the Christian faith. There’s an occupational requirement for the holder of this role to be a practising Christian, in order to promote Compassion’s ethos and help others to experience, explore and express the faith-based motivation of our work.  You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians.

Location, hours and benefits

��Home-based role with extensive travel to various events across the UK, work weekends and evening work. Time off in lieu will be provided.

��Hours
35 hours per week over a flexible working pattern
 

��️Key dates
Apply by 10 am on 1 February 2026
Interviews are expected to be held on February 11 and 12.
��Please note that interviews will be held in-person at Compassion House, Barley Way, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 8UE

⚠️How to apply
Carefully read the instructions on the application form.
1. Upload an updated and current CV
2. Cover letter/personal summary - Your cover letter is your opportunity to show us why you’re the right fit for the Events Manager role. Please keep it focused and no longer than 300 words.
3. A short video (further details in the application)

Assessment Tasks
As part of our recruitment process, you may be asked to complete an assessment task.

If you progress beyond the shortlisting stage, we’ll provide details of the task, which may be completed either ahead of your interview or on the day itself. This helps our panel gain a fuller understanding of your approach and suitability for the role.

Animal Rehoming Centre Manager

An exciting and rare opportunity has become available for an experienced rehoming Centre Manager to work at a Bedfordshire Centre, based in Aspley Guise near Milton Keynes. We are looking for a new leader to help guide the future growth and potential development of the site, as the charity strives to give every animal the best chance of finding a new home.

Position: Centre Manager 

Location: Bedfordshire, Glebe Farm, Salford Rd, MK17 8HZ 

Salary: From £33,000 per annum depending on experience 

Hours: 40 hours per week, including alternate weekends, Permanent 

Benefits: 33 days annual leave (inclusive of the eight bank holidays), Contributory pension scheme, Group Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources. 

Closing date: 11th February 2026 – we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable candidate be found.

About the role: 

As Centre Manager you will be responsible for all operational activities related to the running of the site, ensuring the ongoing welfare and safe rehoming journey for the animals in your care. You will also be expected to provide effective leadership to the Centres’ employees and volunteers, ensuring high levels of performance and a culture of excellent customer service at all times. 

About you: 

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of achievement managing people with a passion for animals. You will be able to demonstrate your passion for developing people and will bring with you the following essential skills and experience: 

• Proven examples of successfully managing and developing large teams 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel 
• A full UK driving License 
• A good understanding and experience of the animal welfare sector ensuring the highest level of animal care is provided at all times is desirable 

More about the organisation: 

The charity we never stops caring for animals and people. Operating five rehoming centres, they are committed to improving the lives of UK’s pets, providing love and care in helping them find a new home. Join the team and help to shine a light for brighter futures for every pet.

Please note we are accepting applications on a rolling basis and may close the recruitment process for this role prior to the deadline, so early applications are encouraged. 

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Animal Rehoming Centre Manager, Animal Welfare Manager, Animal Shelter Manager, Operations Manager, Rehoming Centre Manager, or Veterinary Practice Manager. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organization.

Make a difference every day at Brent Carers Centre

At Brent Carers Centre, we believe unpaid carers deserve recognition, respect, and support — and so do our staff.

Join our team and be part of a warm, inclusive workforce where compassion meets action.

The role of Operations Manager contributes directly to improving the lives of unpaid carers across Brent, giving you the chance to see the impact of your work first-hand.

Whether you’re developing new skills, building lasting relationships, or championing carers’ voices, you’ll find your career here both meaningful and rewarding.

About Brent Carers Centre

· We’re a trusted local charity supporting thousands of unpaid carers across Brent.

• Our services range from advice and advocacy to support groups and activities.
• We work closely with health, social care, and community partners to ensure carers are recognised and supported.
• Our team is passionate, diverse, and committed to making Brent a better place for carers.

The Role

The Operations Manager is a pivotal leadership position designed to bridge the gap between the CEO’s strategic vision and the frontline delivery of services.

• You’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of the Brent Carers Centre, ensuring that information, advice, and respite activities are delivered to the highest standard.
• You’ll act as the lead for Safeguarding and GDPR, ensuring all staff follow best practices and that the centre remains a safe, confidential space for vulnerable residents.
• You’ll manage the CRM and data reporting systems, translating daily activities into "impact stories" and performance metrics for the Board of Trustees and local commissioners (Brent Council/NHS).

• You’ll provide direct line management to a diverse team, including Advice Officers, Counselling Coordinator and the Volunteer Co-ordinator.
• You’ll manage staff resources to make sure that our service remains responsive and empathetic.

• You’ll make sure the physical office environment is fit for purpose, managing health and safety, equipment, and IT infrastructure.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a "hands-on" leader who combines operational grit with a deep-seated passion for social justice and carer rights.

Essential Experience

• You’ll have a track record of managing teams and operations within a charity, health, or social care setting.
• You’ll possess a working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and of providing or managing advice and information services and the specific challenges faced by unpaid carers.
• You’ll be "tech-literate” and will be comfortable using databases (CRMs) and proficient in using a range of Microsoft software.

• You’ll be a strong communicator and will be able able to build rapport with a range of stakeholders
• You don’t just manage processes; you care about people. You align with our mission to ensure carers are "recognised, valued, and supported to live rather than just exist."

Desirable Extras

• Experience working in a multicultural borough like Brent, with an understanding of how to reach under-represented or "hidden" carer communities.

What We Offer

• �� Professional growth: Training, mentoring, and opportunities to develop your career.
• �� Inclusive culture: A diverse team where everyone’s voice is valued.
• �� Impact: The chance to see the difference your work makes every day.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to join a team where compassion meets action, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us champion carers in Brent. Please submit a CV and cover letting setting out how you meet each of the criteria in the person specification - we will not consider applications that don't have cover letter and CV.

Job title: Digital Systems Manager
Department: External Relations
Responsible to: Head of External Relations  
Location: London (UK) - hybrid working 
Salary: £ 46,800 gross per annum (London) 
Working pattern: Full-time, 38.5 hours per week
Duration of contract: Permanent 
Start date: As soon as possible

Help us shape the digital future of a global education charity.

Join our international team as Digital Systems Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in strengthening and shaping the digital infrastructure that supports education across our global movement. This is an exciting time to join UWC International as we prepare to procure a new CRM and focus on digital transformation to improve efficiency, data quality and ways of working.

As the organisation has grown, our digital systems and tools have developed organically. We are now seeking a dedicated individual to take ownership of our digital systems, tools and IT landscape. This is a new, full-time role requiring a strong understanding of system integrations and APIs, experience managing and developing business systems, and a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies. You will help ensure we have an effective, well-integrated digital ecosystem with systems that are fit for purpose, fully utilised and data-compliant.

You will work closely with colleagues across our London and Berlin offices, while also ensuring our digital tools effectively support our global volunteer network (National committees) and prospective students across more than 150 countries and territories. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in business systems or application development — particularly CRMs — and the ability to bring clarity, structure and optimisation to a complex digital environment.

About us

Changing the world takes passion and dedication

UWC is a global movement of 18 schools across four continents with a shared mission: to make education a force for peace and a sustainable future. Each year, we bring together young people from over 150 countries and diverse backgrounds to live and learn together in richly diverse, international settings – developing not only academic excellence, but cross-cultural understanding and a drive for social impact. UWC students don’t just prepare for exams, they prepare to lead change. Through real-world challenges, they build the skills, compassion and courage to make a difference. 

Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, business, education and grassroots movements – people shaping a more just and sustainable world. Today, our global network includes more than 85,000 changemakers united by the values they lived at UWC. 

About UWC International 

UWC International is the operational arm of UWC, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity at the heart of the global UWC movement. Based in London and Berlin, our team works closely with stakeholders across the UWC network and supports a global alumni community of over 85,000 changemakers.

Our work includes global fundraising, communications, promotion and support for the network of more than 150 UWC national committees. We also lead on global strategy and provide key services to UWC schools and colleges.

We are proud to reflect the diversity we champion. Our international team represents over 25 nationalities, bringing a wide range of perspectives and lived experiences. We are committed to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion (ARDEI) across all aspects of our work – ensuring our organisational culture reflects the values we promote across the UWC movement.

What we offer

As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:

UWC International London and Berlin

• Hybrid working -  we operate hybrid working arrangements, with at least 20% of the week worked in the office and up to 80% worked from home. 
• Flexible working hours - our standard working hours are 38.5 per week. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.
• Generous annual leave allowance – we offer 28 days holiday per year plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).
• Paid leave for personal growth - up to 2 days per year for volunteering or up to 2 days per year for study leave. 
• Learning & development opportunities – we have access to various learning and development platforms to support your professional growth.
• In-person meetings: Yearly Staff Away Days, team retreats and travel to our international schools and international events as needed to create connected teams

UWC International London

• Income Protection & well-being support - We offer income protection to all employees, an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with access to a legal support helpline, remote GP appointments, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy, lifestyle coaching, personal trainer and nutritionist sessions, and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars. 
• Exclusive discounts & perks - with access to a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle and entertainment, with thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.
• Cycle to Work scheme and eyecare vouchers
• Enhanced maternity and enhanced paternity leave
• Enhance sick pay
• Higher-than-standard pension contribution scheme - UWC International will contribute up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary toward their Pension scheme with NEST.

Visa requirements

Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London or Berlin must hold the appropriate right to work before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.

Application Process

Do you want to be part of our team?To apply, please submit an up to date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, if you are interested submit your application as soon as possible. 

Your cover letter must:

• Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the attached Job Description.
• Explain why you want to join UWC International.
• Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work or reside in the UK.
• Provide the name and contact details of two professional referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to the second round interviews.  We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.

Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above will not be considered. 

Deadline for application: 11.59 PM (UK time) on Sunday 25 January 2026 

Interview and/or assessment dates:

• First round interviews on Thursday 29 & Friday 30 January (remote)
• Second round interviews  on Thursday 5 & Friday 6 February (remote or in person)

For further information on this opportunity, please contact us to connect you with the recruiting manager.
 

Safeguarding Statement

The job holder might have to travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made. We will also take up references before the second stage of the interview process. Referees will not be contacted without your consent.

Diversity Statement

UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.

At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.

We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background. 

We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us.

Location: MK ACT Office
Hours: 30 per week (Tue–Fri, 9:30–17:30, 30-minute lunch break)
Salary: £20,998 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Reporting to: Refuge Manager
Closing Date: 21 January

About Us

MK ACT is a long-established domestic abuse charity with over 50 years’ experience supporting individuals and families across Milton Keynes. We provide safety, refuge, advocacy and long-term support as survivors rebuild their lives.

We have a vacancy for a  Children and Young People’s Support Worker to join our refuge team. This is an exciting opportunity to support our children living in refuge to overcome the trauma of abuse in a play setting. You will play a key role in ensuring safety, emotional wellbeing and development for children and young people aged 0 to 16, living in our accommodation. This role suits someone who is enthusiastic, adaptable and creative.

You will need to have experience of working with children and a level 3  qualification in Early years or Childcare.  

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful difference for children affected by domestic abuse
• Supportive, specialist team environment
• Training and professional development opportunities
• 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays
• Additional paid birthday leave
• Opportunity to grow with the charity as we expand

Key Responsibilities

Support for Children and Young People

· Plan and deliver interesting age-appropriate activities and holiday playschemes

· Work with the Family Support Workers to provide support for the residents and their children

· Deliver age appropriate support around children’s experiences of Domestic Abuse

· Work with other agencies to ensure safety of children living in the refuge

· Keep accurate records

· Be part of the refuge on call rota

About You

You will thrive in this role if you enjoy working with children, are energetic, child-centred and aware of safeguarding responsibilities

Essential
• Understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on children
• Experience supporting children or young people
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills
• Confidence working with families from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work effectively within multi-agency frameworks

· Level 3 Early years of Childcare qualification

· Have a full UK Driving licence

Desirable
• Experience in refuge or safeguarding environments
• Experience delivering group activities or children’s programmes
• Knowledge of Protective Behaviours

How to Apply

As part of our fair recruitment approach, we do not accept CVs.
Please complete our official application form. Applications submitted without the form cannot be considered.

Strategic Legacy Marketing Manager

£49,492 - £58,226 + Benefits

Hybrid between home and Poole (min 2 days a week in Poole)

Ref: 21021

About us

Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue. The RNLI depends on Gifts in Wills to fund two-thirds of our lifesaving services.

We’re looking for a Strategic Legacy Marketing Manager to lead our team of legacy marketing specialists. This is a new role leading an established team that is key to building our long-term legacy income. It is responsible for developing and expanding our multi-channel legacy pledger recruitment programme, enhancing and growing our legacy engagement & conversion journeys and growing our In Memory giving initiatives, including our Launch a Memory offering.

Your role

As the Strategic Legacy Marketing Manager, you’ll be focused on:

• Driving innovation and development of the wider legacy strategy as part of the legacy leadership team.
• Leading a team responsible for all aspects of our marketing acquisition, conversion and engagement programmes for Legacy & In Memory giving.
• Collaboration and coordination with fundraising stakeholders across the organisation to deliver the legacy strategy in support of the wider fundraising strategy.
• Identifying and growing talent within your team.

About you

You’ll be passionate about fundraising and understand the importance of delivering donor-centric marketing programmes that support business goals and outcomes.

More specifically, you’ll need:

• Proven track record and extensive experience in developing a donor-centric marketing strategy and overseeing its successful delivery. Ideally, this will be in legacy and/or In Memory giving and include experience in creating large-scale multi-channel paid media programmes.
• Experience in leading and motivating teams and building cultures that bring out the best in individuals. A confident people manager with experience of coaching and supporting others to develop and achieve results.
• A great communicator with extensive experience of effectively engaging with and influencing stakeholders at all levels in a business.
• A strategic thinker who looks and plans ahead, with the ability to identify appropriate change and to deliver it while keeping their team and all stakeholders engaged.
• Demonstrable ability to use and understand trends and insights to positively influence the development and delivery of activities.
• Problem-solving skills to overcome challenges and a passion to deliver the best possible results for our supporters and our charity.

This post requires a valid driving licence.

So, if you have a passion for fundraising and are looking to lead a successful legacy team who have ambitions to grow further, this could be the role for you. For more information and to apply, please visit our jobs page.

Closing date: 18 January 2026.

Interview date: 12 - 13 February 2026.

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

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

A rare and exciting opportunity to support the fundraising and strategic development of a wide range of Charities in the UK, as part of a friendly and supportive consulting team.

Charity Fundraising Ltd provides a comprehensive range of fundraising, strategic consultancy and evaluation services to Charities and other not-for-profit organisations. Established in 2000, our services range from grant and contract bid writing and review, to developing fundraising strategies, developing M&E frameworks and undertaking project and programme evaluations. We also offer a range of strategic support, mentoring and training. We work with lots of amazing charities, both local and national, small and large, across the UK, covering themes such as: Homelessness; addiction; youth; community; disability; mental health; minoritised groups; medical conditions; heritage; environment and more.

We are seeking an exceptional fundraiser who can offer a strong track record of driving organisational growth in the voluntary sector. Multi-year experience in two or more of the following core service areas is essential:

• Achieving major grant funding from trusts, foundations, lottery distributors, public sector agencies or similar.
• Planning and developing successful contract tender submissions.
• Planning and developing successful fundraising strategies and action plans.
• Major Donor, Legacy or Corporate fundraising strategy and delivery

The role is varied and interesting - managing a portfolio of clients and supporting them directly or strategically with their fundraising, impact evaluation and organisational development. Our consultants are all employees and we work closely together as a supportive team, sharing and developing skills and knowledge. We anticipate the appointee may not hold experience across all core areas of our services. We will enable the appointee to focus on projects that play to their strengths and experience and provide further support and training as necessary.

Based from home (must be UK resident), with ad hoc client and team meetings/socials (all travel paid), mostly within England. All IT equipment provided. Full-time or part-time (minimum 0.8 FTE - 28 hrs).

Benefits include: 24 days paid annual leave (pro rata), 5% employers pension contribution, potential cash / annual leave bonus, CPD budget and paid CPD time + lots of opportunity to learn from our experienced consultant team.

Please note that applications will only be considered where the screening questions are fully completed.

Here's what some of our team say about working for Charity Fundraising Ltd:

"I don’t think I have ever worked with such a nice bunch of people, everyone has been very welcoming, supportive and just all round lovely" 

"I really enjoy working for CF because I get to work independently with a diverse range of interesting clients, and am also part of a great, supportive team - best of all worlds!"

“Supportive and fun team; and great to learn new ideas from others fundraising skills, knowledge and expertise”

"I love being part of such a passionate, professional team and who prides itself on building close working relationships with each other and with our clients."

We are looking for a Children's Spiritual Formation Lead. In this role, you will develop and create a spiritual formation pathway for children, that fosters spiritual growth through contemplative Christian practices, with a specific focus on pioneering and developing retreat day experiences for schools as part of the pathway. This is a national role that will enable churches to support their ministry to children in schools through contemplative Christian practices. You will also, where needed, play a hands-on role in supporting churches and schools in our work.

In this role, you will:

• Write and develop a contemplative spiritual formation pathway to strengthen

  lifelong spiritual growth for school children from Early Years to Secondary.

• Develop and project manage a national strategy for the pathway that can be

  contextualised, to encourage and equip churches to provide spaces where

  school children grow spiritually through contemplative Christian practices.

• Where helpful pilot the pathway within Oxfordshire.

• Develop, hone, pilot, and test a scalable, one-day contemplative retreat model

  for schools using Space Makers and prayer-space resources.

• Embed our one day contemplative retreats for schools as an integral component into the creation of the contemplative spiritual formation pathway.

• Expand delivery of retreats nationally with support from the CEO, by designing

  and delivering training for churches, leaders, lay volunteers, & students.

• Embed a network of volunteer adult & student Contemplative Practice Champions to sustain & refine delivery of retreats and the contemplative spiritual formation pathway.

• Where needed, support on-the-ground delivery of retreats and prayer and reflection spaces in schools.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

• 5–7 years of hands-on experience supporting children’s spiritual growth within a Christian-faith context.

• Proven ability to turn ambitious regional or national visions into reality.

• Skilled at building, organising, and energising dynamic volunteer teams.

• Deep passion for nurturing children’s long-term spiritual development,

  especially through the contemplative Christian tradition.

• Ready to roll up your sleeves and tackle a broad range of responsibilities with

  enthusiasm and practical expertise.

• Self-starter, able to work independently and collaboratively

Role Details

• Position: Children's Spiritual Formation Lead

• Location: Remote. Travel required for in person team days 3 - 6 times a year.

  Some travel across Oxfordshire and nationally.

• Hours of work: Part time, 4 days (FT considered for the right candidate)

• Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (pro rata if 4 days) depending on experience.

• Start Date: As soon as possible. (flexible for the right candidate)

  This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement

  BeSpace serves and supports clients within the Christian sector, the nature of the work requires that this post holder has an active faith in Jesus under the Equality Act 2010, part 1, schedule 9.

  Why work for BeSpace?

  We are intentional about developing an excellent team culture and an environment through which you will thrive, grow and succeed in your role.

  Your benefits include:

• Generous annual leave – 25 days (pus bank holidays) per year, pro rata

• Additional time off between Christmas and New Year.

• 1 day paid a year as a personal Retreat Day, in line with our ethos that stillness

  sparks spiritual growth

Position: Rota Coordinator
Duration: Permanent, full time 
Location: On site. Working from home is possible but it must not exceed time spent in the office, other than in exceptional circumstances.

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours a week

Line Manager: Head of Volunteer Management
 

Key Responsibilities

The Rota Coordinator: 

• Welcomes and onboards new volunteers, allocating shifts that reflect their shift preferences 

• Ensures all appointments are effectively covered and works closely with the Visitor Support team to achieve this 

• Stands down volunteers when cover that has been booked in advance is no longer needed

• Takes the preferences of visitors into account when cover shifts are booked —  e.g., ensures that a male volunteer has not been booked to see someone who cannot see a man 

• Ensures cover volunteers can meet the needs of the shift, e.g. that an assessment trained volunteer covers where initial assessment appointments are booked in 

• Helps build a ‘cover bank’ of volunteers they can call on a short notice

• Tactfully reminds volunteers of their commitment to our visitors — where necessary 

• Works (indirectly) with software developers to improve the volunteer database 

• Records and updates important information about our volunteers, treating information about their personal lives with sensitivity and respect 

• Flags to supervising volunteers and the Head of Volunteer Management if a volunteer has frequent absences / cancellations or if they appear in need additional support 

• Puts people on leave of absence, after consulting Visitor Support, and follows up with them about return dates 

•  Liaises closely with Volunteer Recruitment and Training, who will give them the names and numbers of new volunteers and their shift preferences and organise refresher training for volunteers returning from leave of absence 

Attributes and skills  

• Strong commitment to and good understanding of TLP’s mission and values 
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• A good memory — for names, faces and shift patterns 
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills 
• Recent experience as a TLP volunteer or good insight into volunteer roles* 
• Proactivity and problem solving and the ability to prioritise 
• The ability to stay calm under pressure 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both face-to-face and on the phone, and a positive attitude 
• Flexible
• Reliable

* Rota Coordinators who don’t have experience as volunteers are required to shadow prep programme modules 

Compensation

Salary: £30,157 (Subject to a scheduled review and anticipated increase in April 2026)

Benefits:

• 3% employer contribution towards pension
• 25 days annual leave, with one extra day’s annual leave for each full year of service up to five years
• Access to Medicash health benefits and critical illness cover after three months of employment
• Employee Assistance Programme

Application 

Please submit a cover letter (no more than one page of A4) and CV by 12pm on 30 January 2026.

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Cure Parkinson’s Gala 2027: Our last gala event ‘An Evening at the Roundhouse’, in October 2024, raised over £500,000. The evening was hosted by Edith Bowman and Simon Mayo and included performances from Emeli Sandé and Peter Andre.

Grand Cru.saders Banquet: The Grand Cru.saders are a new group of philanthropic wine enthusiasts with a mission, set up by our Development Board. To join each member pledges a case from their cellar to be auctioned in support of Cure Parkinson’s at an annual dinner. Their inaugural event took place in September 2025 and raised over £160,000.

Over the next 18 months we plan to build on the success of these events, delivering the second Grand Cru.saders Banquet in September 2026 and a gala in Spring 2027. As Major Gifts and Philanthropy Events Officer you would be a vital part of the team making this happen.