Communications Project Manager Jobs

Job summary

CPA UK works on behalf of both Houses of Parliament and the wider CPA to provide resources, support and peer to peer learning for parliamentarians throughout the Commonwealth. CPA UK is headed by a Chief Executive who is Secretary of the CPA UK Branch and Regional Secretary to CPA British Islands and Mediterranean Region. CPA UK is organised into three teams to plan and deliver its work. CPA UK is funded by the Houses of Parliament and leverages additional external funding for strategically aligned projects.

Since 2016, in partnership with the National Audit Office (NAO) and Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA), CPA UK has been the lead organisation in delivering the UK Overseas Territories Project (UKOTP). Phase I of the Project was a four-year, multi-stakeholder programme supporting good governance and oversight of public finance in the United Kingdom Overseas Territories (OTs). The project offered practical advice and support to international legislators and officials in building the capacity of supreme audit institutions, internal audit units and public accounts committees (PACs) to enable effective public financial oversight. The second phase of the project builds on the successes of Phase I and seeks to address remaining challenges. More ambitious in scope it includes increasingly more work in the area of governance, including on legislative oversight and electoral reform.

The UK Overseas Territories Project is funded by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) under the Overseas Territories and Polar Department’s (OTPD) International Programme. The funding cycle for Phase 1 run from March 2016 until March 2020. The funding for Phase 2 runs from April 2020 to March 2025.  Funding will be requested for an additional year to March 2026 with opportunity to plan for a further multiyear project. 

Job description

This role sits within the International Partnerships Team at CPA UK.  The Strategic Lead for the UKOTP is responsible for and leads the strategic development and implementation of the Project overseeing and coordinating the planning, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of the project. The post holder will also be responsible for managing programme expenditure against budget and reporting to the Head of International Partnerships, CPA UK’s Chief Executive, the FCDO and to a Project Board made of senior stakeholders. The project is currently delivered by a team of 4 staff. With CPA UK as lead Consortium partner, they are responsible for managing the relationship and contributions of the two external partners on the project as well as sustaining and managing relationships with parliamentary, national and international stakeholders. This role requires a high degree of initiative and autonomy and has the responsibility of managing complex relationships with senior project partners and beneficiaries in often sensitive contexts.

Person specification

Strategic Planning and Programme Management

• Plan, develop and deliver the UKOTP strategic and business planning, seeking advice and guidance from the Chief Executive and Head of International Partnerships at CPA UK, the FCDO Overseas Territories Polar Directorate, other stakeholders and with input from project partners.
• Prepare the annual bid and work-plan for the UKOTP mindful of key deliverables and reporting requirements.
• Develop a Monitoring & Evaluation Framework, monitor and evaluate the UKOTP progress across all areas and all territories in accordance with donor requirements.
• Ensure the project maintains its focus on target territories, key deliverables, and indicators in this complex and high-profile area of work.
• Provide leadership, line manage and support the personal development of two programme officers and a project assistant, and coordinate the work of the UKOTP team members in line with CPA UK policies and good practice.
• Coordinate the input and work of stakeholders as necessary including NAO and GIAA.
• Liaise with the wider International Partnership Team and CPA UK team to ensure complementarity in approaches and participation from the Overseas Territories in line with project objectives.
• Be responsible for management and financial reporting of the UKOTP budget (550K+ annually). Provide timely and accurate financial reconciliation and reporting to internal stakeholders, Project Board and to the funder (FCDO).
• Operate effective financial forecasting and financial planning and work in close liaison with the CPA UK Finance Manager and Head of International Partnerships Team for invoicing and ensuring payment from the funder.
• Be responsible for the management and mitigation of risks to the project.
• Together with the Chief Executive, Head of IPT, be aware of opportunities for new and innovative work and look to further pipeline development with other stakeholders.
• Report to the UKOTP management Board made up of senior stakeholders including UK parliamentarians as laid down in the terms of reference.
• Chair the consortium meeting attended by Project partners and occasionally the funder.

Partnerships and Stakeholder Management

• Successfully build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders in the UK and in territories including with Clerks, PAC and other Committee Chairs, Speakers, Premiers, Governors, Governor’s Offices and FCDO OTPD.
• Build on existing relationships and partnerships with linked organisations whose objectives align with, and can add value to the UKOTP (including Audit Wales and Audit Scotland),
• Maintain relationships within and outside the UK Parliament and CPA UK with all partners and other stakeholders including the UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA).
• Work with Board Members consisting of senior UK Parliamentarians, a UKOT representative, and relevant stakeholders, as well as with Commonwealth legislatures to ensure the successful delivery and development of the UKOTP.

Communications

• Lead on the development of a communications strategy and the management and production of core project outputs that contribute to project outcomes including events, print materials, social media, media, the OTP newsletter, etc. in close liaison with relevant colleagues.
• Maintain strong communication and partnership with project beneficiaries including Supervisors of Elections, PAC and other Committee Chairs, Committee Clerks, Clerks of Legislatives Assemblies, Heads of Internal and External Audit.
• Ensure that team keep the CPA UK website and other information outlets up to date.
• Provide regular updates to CPA UK team members and to other involved partners / stakeholders.
• Work closely and coordinate with your opposite number in IPT and MPT and with CPA UK’s communications manager to ensure UKOTP programmes are covered within CPA UK’s communications strategy.

Governance

• Report to the Head of International Partnerships, CPA UK’s Chief Executive and the Project Board.
• Maintain clear controls and reporting of budget within CPA UK and funder’s existing rules.

Play an active role in the CPA UK Management Team, representing the work of UKOTP as appropriate and working with others to promote continuous improvement within and across teams.

SOAS University of London 
Financial Accounting Manager
Salary: £50,999 - £59,809
Permanent, Full-time
Hybrid working, 1 day a week in the office
Closest stations Goodge street or Euston station

At the heart of global education and cultural understanding, SOAS University of London has long been a beacon of academic excellence, specialising in the study of Asia, Africa, and the Near and Middle East. Since its founding in 1916, SOAS has inspired generations through its unique focus on global cultures, fostering knowledge, diversity, and cross-cultural understanding. SOAS University of London is dedicated to reimagining higher education through a bold new strategic plan that emphasises student responsiveness, research intensity, and innovative international partnerships. This vision positions SOAS to address global challenges through transnational collaboration and knowledge exchange.

This is a newly created role offering a unique opportunity for an experienced finance professional to shape the position while leading a knowledgeable and dedicated team. You will be responsible for the university’s external financial reporting, VAT and corporation tax compliance, and treasury management. Collaborating with teams across Financial Systems, Operations, and Finance Business Partnering, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial excellence.

In this hands-on role, you will manage year-end financial statements, coordinate with auditors, and oversee financial administration for all capital projects, monitoring and reporting on expenditure against budget. This is your opportunity to drive impactful financial leadership within one of the world’s most culturally rich and academically diverse institutions.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Deputy Director of Finance & Procurement, the Financial Accounting Manager's key responsibilities will:

• To assist the Deputy Director of Finance and Procurement with the preparation of the School and subsidiary annual financial statements, including compliance with FE/HE SORP and Office for Students' accounts direction.
• To prepare the School's quarterly VAT and annual corporation tax returns
• To monitor the School's cash position and prepare regular cash flow statements
• To liaise, as appropriate, with the School's external auditors, tax advisors and HMRC representatives
• To contribute to the operation and development of the School's financial IT system (Agresso) and other finance systems, in particular assisting with the development of financial reports. 
• To ensure the integrity and completeness of the financial ledgers for monthly, quarterly and year end accounts
• To co-ordinate the financial administration of all capital projects and monitor and report on expenditure against budget
• To assist the Deputy Director of Finance and Procurement with the appraisal of capital projects, investments and other projects.
• To assist in the preparation of the School's financial forecast, with specific responsibility for forecasting the School's structure of assets and liabilities
• To ensure that financial systems, regulations, procedures and controls are in place to safeguard assets and meet the School's internal and external reporting obligations

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced finance professional who combines strategic insight with operational expertise. You will have:

• A formally qualified accountant 
• Relevant and appropriate experience in finance and management obtained in a complex organisation
• An excellent communicator who is able to influence at all levels within the organisation
• Ability to work on own initiative, assess priorities and be proactive.
• Experience working in Higher education or similar setting desirable

SOAS University of London is fully open to sector experience. As such we welcome candidates from industry, charity or practice backgrounds.

SOAS University of London are happy to partner with Allen Lane and Iain Slinn in the recruitment for this role. For a further discussion, please reach out to Iain

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Service Manager to join our Mental Health service in Tower Hamlets.

£48,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

The Barnsley Street Project is a pilot service funded by NHS money following a bid by East London NHS Foundation Trust. It that will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide support for people in the catchment area of one primary care network in Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets. It will provide a variety of psychosocial and clinical interventions, including the provision of 6 Hospitality Beds for short term support and intervention.

As the Service Manager you will be responsible for the effective management of all aspects of service delivery, including line managing the relevant front line staff as well as effectively managing all stakeholder relationships in partnership with the Head of Service. You will work collaboratively in partnership with NHS and 3rd sector colleagues to deliver a high quality service to support people in the locality with a variety of needs.

For more information please see our website.

The standard work pattern will be Monday -Friday 9-5, however work may be required outside of these hours. There is no possibility to work remotely for this role.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Drive business planning activities within your contract, ensuring relevant and challenging objective setting and ongoing performance tracking, developing turn around action plans as may be necessary
Using sound financial and accounting principles, manage contract budgets to deliver on corporate and local contract financial targets
Successfully lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
Work to continuously improve staff competence, ensure ownership of all staff issues and speedy and effective conflict resolution
Responsible for reporting all staff changes to HR and Payroll departments, as appropriate e.g. starters, leavers, additional hours etc.
Responsible for maintaining quarterly staff succession plans
Deliver effective, professional and commercially focused briefings and supervision meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting & communications flow up/down is effective
Responsible for managing and allocating customers to support staff (casework management)
Develop key business relationships with all relevant customers/external parties to ensure service delivery excellence and maximise new business opportunities in own patch
Plan, organise and prioritise operations within your contract to ensure maximum efficiencies/utilisation of all resources

For the full list please see our website.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

Ability to lead and motivate staff to deliver excellent services
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind
Excellent organisation skills
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments

For the full list please see our website.

What you'll bring:

Essential:

Educated to degree level or equivalent
Experience of managing contracts and resources and delivering to budget and performance targets
Experience of effectively managing and developing staff to ensure delivery of services performance targets within contract
Experience of successfully managing external partnerships to ensure successful delivery of services
Holds relevant CMI/NVQ Level 4 or other Business/Management Qualification

Desirable:

Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legacy and Individual Giving Officer. You’ll lead on our Legacy and Individual Giving strategy and be part of a group of outstanding fundraisers.

Working closely with the Senior Public Fundraising Manger, you will plan and develop engaging supporter communications and products across multiple channels to multiple individual audiences, including acquisition and retention. 

You will create and implement all aspects of legacy fundraising and administer legacy cases in line with best practice - communicating with executors, solicitors and all other aspects of estate administration.

In this role you will also plan, project manage and deliver a full programme of Individual Giving appeals to optimise response rates and lifetime value.

Based in Surrey, the Orpheus Centre is an independent specialist college and charity that focuses on developing independence skills through performing and visual arts and makes dramatic improvements to young disabled adults’ lives.

We believe that every young disabled person should have the same opportunities as their non-disabled peers and we offer a personalised study programme focusing on building independence, communication and social interaction skills through the arts, supported housing and a personal care service.

35 hours per week / 52 weeks per year

Opportunities for flexible, hybrid and part-time working.

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Excellent benefits include (but not limited to) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, enhanced pension contributions, Employment Assistant Program (EAP) paid days off for dependants, bereavement leave, death in service, free staff lunches and training and development opportunities.

Essential qualifications, knowledge and experience:

• Educated to A level standard or equivalent
• 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above) or equivalent including Maths and English OR demonstrable literacy and numeracy
• At least 3yrs experience delivering fundraising projects
• Experience of using and maintaining databases, especially CRM systems.
• Experience using Microsoft package in particular word and excel.
• Has worked as part of a team
• Customer service experience
• Basic knowledge of Gift Aid and how it applies to financial donations
• Knowledge of different methods of fundraising
• Understanding of charity legislation in relation to fundraising activities, in particular GDPR
• Good communication and presentation skills
• High levels of accuracy in written materials and data entry
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to work on own initiative under pressure & without direct supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to build and maintain good working relationships with people
• Able to prioritise, plan and organise own workload including demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload and working to strict deadlines under pressure
• Numerate
• Good IT skills including email and data recording

Orpheus is a charity that delivers high quality services for young disabled adults. We have jobs for support workers, teachers, administrators and many more. We train, nurture and support our staff and offer a welcoming and friendly working environment. If you share our passion for changing the lives of disabled people, then we would love to hear from you.

Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all service users. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online searches will form part of this process. We are committed to the promotion of equal opportunities.

This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is therefore subject to an Enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure Barring Service.

In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK.

The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be considered for interview.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are:

• Challenging attitudes towards disability
• Increasing understanding of disability
• Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions
• Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration

We are looking for an early career fundraising professional to build on the recent fundraising successes of Everyone’s Invited. This role is a unique opportunity for a driven and ambitious individual to leave their mark on Everyone’s Invited and the sector. As part of our small team, you will be given the opportunity to work closely with the CEO and own a number of key processes and fundraising streams. You will be able to gain further experience in all elements of fundraising and financial management, all while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. 

NOTE: the application deadline has been extended until the 8th of January.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for the full details of the role. 

Who we are looking for: 

Essential:

• 2+ years of experience in a fundraising role in the non-profit sector

• Comfortable with sensitive content to do with rape culture

• Strong track record of managing funding relationships and achieving financial targets, alone or as part of a team 

• Excellent communication skills, particularly in persuasive writing and interpersonal relations

• Strong background in strategic planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring

• Organisational abilities with a keen attention to detail

• Ability to shift priorities quickly and problem-solve effectively

Desirable:

• Experience working in a small charity and spearheading/contributing to a range of processes across funding streams

• Experience managing large grants valued over £200,000+ 

• Knowledge of restricted grant management and reporting

• Proven experience of securing repeat support from extant standing donors

• Experience of monitoring and evaluation within a non-profit programmes context/experience of social science research in a university setting

• Experience with CRM software 

Note: We encourage all interested applicants to apply even if they don’t meet all criteria in the person specification

Timeline: 

Deadline for applications: 8th of January, 23:59pm GMT

First interviews (online): w/c 13th of January 2024

Second interviews (in-person): w/c 20th of January 2024

We have recently come out of an ambitious turnaround project and have completely transformed our organisation. We have created strong foundations and now have the exciting opportunity to reshape our services, processes and activities to meet the needs of our members.

Here are the projects we have most recently completed:

• We have rewritten our organisation governance and also have new representation structures in place.
• We will be incorporating over the summer of 2025.
• We have just launched our new organisation brand and have loved sharing it with students.
• We are now operating under our new strategy and making good progress towards our strategic goals.
• We have just migrated to a brand new finance system, improving our processes.
• We have a new Employee Handbook, including a review of all our HR policies to support our talented team.
• We now have a centralised online hub for all our documents, records and projects, building a shared digital platform for our staff team.
• We are also proud of our new website, which we launched this September as part of our new brand.

As you can see, we have done a lot work, but there is still more to do and we are seeking courageous individuals who are up for coming along on the rebuilding journey with us. We aren’t perfect and there will be challenging days ahead, but the progress made and the potential to be reached means we can offer a deeply rewarding and fulfilling experience as we reshape the organisation.

Job Title: Engagement Coordinator (Restoring the Soar) Temporary March 2025 - June 2026

Advertised Salary: £29,000

Working Hours: 37 Hours, Monday - Friday, some evenings and weekends are required for this role.

Location: The Old Mill, 9 Soar Lane, LE3 5DE/Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust office. 3 days per week expected to work from location or office base.

Canal & River Trust is recruiting an Engagement Co-ordinator with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund (Heritage Fund) to work on the Restoring the Soar partnership project together with Leicester City Council and Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust - for a detailed description of the Restoring the Soar project and to apply for this vacancy please follow the link to our jobs page to see attached RtS additional job description document.

The key purpose of the Restoring the Soar – Engagement Coordinator post is to work closely with the Restoring the Soar partners, local communities and stakeholders and run ‘test & trial’ pilot activities to inform the creation of the wider delivery bid. The role serves as a catalyst and facilitator, empowering local individuals and organisations to lead community development and place-making efforts, fostering inclusion, capacity, and resilience through active listening.

This role will specifically work with communities and stakeholders adjacent to the Grand Union Canal and the River Soar between Frog Island and Watermead Country Park in Leicester with focus on waterway users including boaters, non-powered craft users, towpath users (dog walkers, cyclists, active travel) and the local communities that live and work within 1km of the canal and river.
The ideal candidate for this role will be an expert in building relationships across Leicester’s diverse communities and experienced in inclusive community engagement and communication techniques, with a passion for designing new approaches.

Location and coverage
The role will be based working from home with an expectation of working 3 days per week expected to work from location or office base.

This role is recruited as a part-time or full-time fixed-term contract (minimum 0.5 FTE) of 15 months with the opportunity of extension of the contract at the end of this term depending on funding. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As Canal & River Trust do not have an office in Leicester, a shared workspace at Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust will be available. Much of the work will take place in local community settings.

Skills, knowledge & experience – for a detailed experiences & skills required for this role please also read to the RtS additional role description information document.

Work experience:
• Experience of working within a community setting
• Experience of delivering community and volunteering projects with a heritage, environment, health & wellbeing and/or arts focus.
• Proven ability to be able to build strong relationships and collaborate with partner organisations, communities and key stakeholders to delivery mutual benefits and co-designed projects and programmes
• Experience of sourcing and coordinating social action/volunteer projects
• Experience of project management, delivery, reporting and evaluation
• Comprehensive working knowledge of issues relating to working with young people or vulnerable people including safeguarding
• Experience of working within the Third Sector/Voluntary organisations is desirable

Skills:
• Ability to work or experience of working effectively with a diverse group of people, including minority or marginalised or underrepresented communities
• Excellent project management skills including budget management and control
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High levels of energy and commitment
• Ability and willingness to work evenings / weekends as required
• Ability to work well under pressure, be motivated and self-managed.

For a detailed description of the Restoring the Soar project and to apply for this vacancy please follow the link to our jobs page to see attached RtS additional job description document.

We’re looking for a stakeholder relationship manager, someone who excels at persuasive writing and communicating effectively with diverse audiences. In this role, you will manage and present data to highlight our impact, lead the coordination of projects including events and publications, and drive activations that make a real difference.

At Sadler’s Wells everyone is welcome.

The new role of Head of Advocacy and Policy will help ensure dance is at the top of the national cultural agenda as we open our fourth theatre Sadler’s Wells East in February 2025. If you’re thinking to yourself I want a strategic leadership role, I want to make an impact, then this is the role for you. If you're at a stage of your career where you’re looking for a new challenge, you won't get a better opportunity than this.

You’ll be working closely with our Co-CEOs in their public facing roles. You would be responsible for internal and external communications in collaboration with the Marketing & Communications team. This role will be to use data to tell our impact story and elevate our impact.

Your experience of collaborating across teams, evaluation and storytelling will be critical in this role. You’ll be great at engaging stakeholders and statutory funders and have a track record of successfully engaging and supporting teams. This is a people role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate your negotiation and communications skills.

There’s no better time for you to take this leap. You’ll be extending your networking reach and contributing to key sector and industry issues. You’ll be joining us at an exciting time of growth and ambition.

We’re a supportive and hardworking team, working on a variety of projects. We have a ‘smarter working’ approach and encourage both on-site and remote working. Sadler’s Wells benefits include: 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Complimentary tickets and discounts 
• Enhanced holiday and time off in lieu policy 
• Additional pay for parental and family leave subject to eligibility

We welcome all applications by 11:59pm BST on Sunday 12 January 2025. Interviews will take place on week commencing Monday 20 January 2025.

For more information, please go to the following link - https://sadl.rs/3ZCAPY4

We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from Black, Asian and those belonging to ethnic groups that are currently underrepresented within the Arts. Applications from d/Deaf and disabled communities and low socio-economic backgrounds are also welcome. As a user of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in the Job Pack.

Sadler’s Wells is a PiPA (Parents and Carers in Performing Arts) Charter Partner, striving towards creating a more family friendly working environment.

Senior Manager: Corporate Partnerships 
Location: King's Cross, London (Hybrid) 
Contract length: 24-month fixed term contract 
Hours: 0.8 FTE with option to consider full-time 
Salary: c. £44,000 

Art Fund is the UK’s national charity for museums and galleries. We fundraise to help public arts organisations to develop and share their collections, to connect with their communities, to invest in professional development for their staff, and to inspire the next generation.

We are supported by our growing membership of 135,000 through the National Art Pass, as well as many individuals, trusts and foundations, funding partners and companies. 

As Senior Manager: Corporate Partnerships, you’ll play a critical role in raising support for Art Fund by developing the Corporate National Art Pass – Art Fund’s corporate membership programme – and wider partnership and sponsorship opportunities, enabling businesses to inspire engagement with art and culture and align with Art Fund’s charitable mission. 

You will develop and implement strategies to strengthen relationships with corporate supporters, enhance the membership experience for employees, raise the profile of the scheme and develop a pipeline of potential corporate clients.

Building on your proven track-record of leveraging successful business relationships, you’ll develop proposals for corporate alignment with Art Fund, contributing to our ambitious income targets to bolster our support for UK museums. 

As a strong communicator and analytical thinker, this is a chance to lead a creative approach to corporate fundraising and partnerships and shape a longer-term strategy, and to collaborate with colleagues across Art Fund to bring companies closer to our work and the many benefits of access to art and culture.  

Key Employee Benefits

• Generous Annual leave  – 25 days annual leave and bank holidays, with additional non-contractual office closure dates at Christmas. 
• Free National Art Pass (NAP) – for yourself and another person of your choice. 
• Free Entry to Exhibitions 
• Life Assurance  – cover for up to three times your basic salary. 
• Season Ticket Loan 
• Pensions – Eligible employees are enrolled into the scheme with the exception of those who have contracts of three months or less. Art Fund contributes 8% of the basic annual salary during the first six months of employment or until probation is successfully completed, whichever is the later. At that point the contribution is increased to 10%. 

This post is London-based. We have a hybrid working model of minimum 2 days per week at our King’s Cross office (2 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH). 

Closing deadline: Friday 10 January 
Interviews are expected to take place w/c 13 January 2025. 

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are committed to building our team and trustees from the broad range of backgrounds and experiences across the UK, valuing difference and diversity, and building a workplace based on shared values of equality and mutual respect.

We have ambitious plans for the future and will be holding ourselves to account and putting our principles into action, as we all work together to help bring about positive change and a fairer future for everyone. We therefore want to encourage applications from all races, ages, religions and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with any kind of disabilities and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our organisation.

Non-UK nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

No agencies please.

Position: Project Management Administrative Support
Contract Hours: 16-24 hours per week
Contract Length: Fixed term position of 2 years, with the potential to extend.
Location: Reading
Salary: £18,000 - £20,000 per annum, dependent on experience and hours worked.
Application Deadline: This is a rolling recruitment, and the role may close early if a high number of applications are received.

About the Company
CL:AIRE is a small, independent, not-for-profit organisation committed to advancing standards in sustainable land management. We develop industry-leading guidance, manage technical projects and accreditation schemes and perform secretariat roles across a number of brownfield initiatives.  

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to work with the technical project team.  The hours for the role can be flexible and are part time.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, is a very organised person, comfortable communicating with multiple different stakeholders and is eager to learn about different brownfield initiatives that CL:AIRE manages.

The key tasks and responsibilities for the role include the following:

• Help to manage industry accreditation schemes such as the Gas Protection Verification Accreditation Scheme.
• Support on the delivery of technical secretariat activities, ensuring smooth communication between CL:AIRE and multiple stakeholder groups such as National Brownfield Forum and projects such as Sustainable Remediation Forum.
• Assist with project management activities.
• Support answering Helpdesk Tickets ensuring great customer service and support.
• Assist with the scheduling and organisation of training courses, workshops, and other events as needed.
• Provide general support to the team to keep projects running smoothly.

· Any other tasks required to support the CL:AIRE group.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong organisational skills with a knack for multitasking and attention to detail.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience in project management administration.
• Team player who enjoys collaborating and contributing to group success.
• Knowledge and experience in working in the brownfield land sector/construction industry would be an advantage
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Forms, Sharepoint) and an eagerness to learn new software tools.
• Enthusiasm for learning and contributing to CL:AIRE’s broad portfolio of activities
• Must be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions.

What We Offer:

• Hybrid working, with office attendance to be discussed.
• Comprehensive employee healthcare scheme, wellbeing programme, and on-demand GP services.
• Life and income protection.
• Access to employee discount schemes for gyms, retailers, and holidays.
• Enhanced company pension and holiday benefits.

As an equal opportunities employer, CL:AIRE is committed to ensuring fair treatment for all current and prospective employees. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, gender identity, or marital status. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and become part of CL:AIRE. If you need any accessibility support during the application or interview process, please inform us, and we will be happy to assist. 

Suicide is preventable. That's why we're working to create a safer online world and to connect young people with the help and support they need to stay safe and well.

We're Molly Rose Foundation, founded following the death of 14-year Molly Russell. At Molly's inquest, a coroner ruled harmful online content contributed to her death. In her name, we've now got big plans to create change and save young lives. 

We're looking for two Policy and Public Affairs Managers that can help us grow and deliver our crucial mission. This is an important opportunity to shape policy, legislation and regulation, and to shape the tech accountability agenda in the UK and beyond.

You’ll have a clear track record in delivering high-impact policy interventions. You’ll be able to communicate sensitive and complex material and persuasively build and make the case for change.

You’ll have the strategic nous to succeed in a fast-moving policy landscape, with the skills and experience to set the weather with ministers, regulators and MPs. You’ll be as comfortable with the big picture as you are with the detail. Most importantly, you’ll be driven every day by the chance to make change that really matters.

We offer a competitive package that includes: 

- 25 days holiday (plus 2 wellbeing days)

- Employee pension scheme

- Employee wellbeing budget

- We welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants and circumstances, and actively welcome flexible working requests.

We are looking for a Senior Quantitative Research Associate within our Survey Coordination Centre in our Service Delivery team. You will need demonstrable quantitative research experience with skills in questionnaire design, research methods, and data handling analysis and reporting. You will also need demonstrable experience of developing and maintaining relationships with clients, as well as excellent project management skills. Experience of supervising others is also important for this role.

Salary: £40,708 - £46,523 per annum

Contract period: Fixed term contract - February 2025 - April 2026

Job Type: Full time (37.5 hours)

Reporting to: Research Manager

Team: Service Delivery

Location: Oxford / hybrid working (up to full time from home)

In this role you will lead on specific survey research projects. This includes contributing to the design and testing of survey methods and questions as well as project management of the survey process and cleaning and management of survey data. You will also engage with and disseminate results to various audiences. You will also supervise one or more Research Associates.

In this role you will:

• Plan, manage and deliver a range of projects using a variety of survey methodologies
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients and other external stakeholders
• Design surveys, tools and methodologies, collating, managing and checking very large data sets
• Assist in preparing proposals, tenders and quotations
• Produce written and numeric outputs
• Monitor project costs and expenditure
• Provide day to day supervision to one or more Research Associates

About you

You will have:

• Extensive quantitative research experience with skills in questionnaire design, research methods, and data handling, analysis and reporting
• Familiarity with and understanding of the core principles of both quantitative and qualitative research (i.e. understanding of the key considerations when selecting and developing a methodological approach to a question)
• Knowledge and understanding of the variety of survey methodologies available to collect data
• Knowledge and understanding of probability sampling methods for statistical sample surveys
• Excellent project management skills with a track record in undertaking and managing survey research projects
• Ability to collate, analyse and interpret large volumes of qualitative and quantitative data
• Experience of developing and maintaining relationships with clients, external stakeholders, collaborators or partners
• Competent user of statistical software packages (e.g. SPSS, Stata, R, or SAS)
• Demonstrable supervisory or line management skills
• Excellent customer service skills in a business environment
• Empathy with Picker and its aims
• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience

This is a summary of the job description. Please review the full job description below.

About Picker Institute Europe

Picker is an Oxford-based charity with an international reputation as a key authority in the measurement and improvement of patient experience. Our mission is to make person-centred health and social care a reality for everyone.

We evaluate the areas of health and social care that matter most to people, producing actionable and insightful results to drive advances in standards. If you are passionate about putting people at the forefront of healthcare services, then Picker could be the place for you.

Working with us

Here at Picker, we believe in treating our people well; from excellent career opportunities to a positive, collaborative culture. We all work with a shared set of values that inspire us to achieve the biggest impact.

Working alongside colleagues who are experts in their field, you will be part of a team contributing to our vision ‘the highest quality person centred care for all, always’. You will contribute to our research with NHS Trusts and many high profile charities, such as The British Heart Foundation, Pancreatic Cancer UK and Mind.

To support you we offer a friendly, person centred working culture with many benefits including:

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities, including flexible start and finish times
• Convenient Oxford location with free parking
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days, plus eight public holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave
• Christmas office closure (currently an additional 3 1/2 days leave)
• Contributory company pension scheme (currently employer matching up to 8%)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Free life assurance (currently 4 x salary)
• Tailored learning and development, including access to complete iHasco training library
• Health and wellbeing resources including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loan scheme
• Regular calendar of social activities organised by a dedicated Social, Wellbeing and Employee Engagement team

Are you passionate about shaping the future of mental health support? Strides Highbury Counselling Centre is searching for a dynamic Clinical Placement Manager to lead and nurture our honorary counsellors and ensure compassionate, high-quality care for our clients.

This is your chance to make a real difference, driving impactful counselling services while mentoring the next generation of therapists.

Why Strides?
We bridge the gap in mental health services, offering affordable, long-term counselling to those who need it most. Join us in creating a safer, brighter future for individuals and communities.

What You’ll Do:

• Recruit, manage, and support our talented team of trainee counsellors.
• Oversee client services to ensure excellence in care.
• Collaborate on clinical policies, safeguarding, and service development.
• Build strong relationships with training organisations and supervisors.

About You:
You’re an experienced counsellor or psychotherapist (450+ hours), with a deep understanding of psychodynamic modalities and ethical frameworks. You’re organised, proactive, and passionate about making a lasting impact in mental health services.

Senior Philanthropy Manager - 2030 Circle

Job reference: REQ000829

£43,851pa

Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working

This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Evidence of your Right to Work will be checked prior to interview.

At WWF-UK we’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website.

About the role

We’re looking to recruit a Senior Philanthropy Manager to join our dynamic Philanthropy and Events team within our Supporter Income & Engagement directorate. The successful candidate will lead on the continued growth and development of our highly successful 2030 Circle - a giving club bringing together like-minded people around a shared goal: to halt the loss of the natural world by 2030.

As Senior Philanthropy Manager you will set the vision for our giving club (£5k+) at a really pivotal moment – five years since the Club was launched and with five years left to deliver against the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. You will review and lead strategic plans to meet ambitious team targets. You will collaborate with colleagues to design and deliver a robust and varied engagement and stewardship calendar, and you will liaise with programmes teams to report on impact achieved on our priority projects. You will have proven experience of building committed and impactful relationships with a range of philanthropic donors including trusts, foundations and high net worth individuals. You will share our passion for protecting the future of our planet for people and nature and be skilled at inspiring supporters both in person and in writing.

We’re looking for someone with:

· Experience of managing a portfolio of trusts, foundations and individuals, with a track record of delivering income targets.

· Experience of working with high net worth individuals.

· Demonstrable experience in identifying and tracking new funding opportunities.

· Experience of using fundraising databases/CRM systems.

· A good understanding of the philanthropic sector and of major giving clubs.

· Excellent communication, relationship building & interpersonal skills.

· Desire to embrace and encourage collaborative working.

Benefits, rewards & location

The salary for this role is £43,851pa. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including:

· Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays

· Flexible working options

· 5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution.

· Training and development opportunities

· Regular wellbeing initiatives.

This role is hybrid and you’ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.

About WWF-UK

We’re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters.

At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left is not enough – we’re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it’s too late. And it’s a race we can still win.

We’re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see – a world where people and nature can thrive.

We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside.

How to apply and the recruitment process

Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.

Application closing date: 19/01/2025

Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.