Community engagement manager jobs

This exciting new role is perfect for a candidate who wants to deliver an immediate impact in their work and is enthusiastic about bringing people long with them, through a combination of:

• On-the-day supervision to our paid and voluntary staff across various workstreams.
• Conducting case review of debt issues (supported by our Quality of Advice and Case Review team) to ensure a gold standard in the quality of our advice.
• Playing a leadership role in nurturing partnerships, such as with council officers and specialist debt charities, to support our debt advice work and create pathways for client solutions.
• Shaping our directory of services for debt advice by supporting our leadership team to identify key areas of debt advice, desired client outcomes, and the steps required to resolve those client issues.
• Design and deliver training on debt issues to both paid and voluntary staff, as well as to community stakeholders.
• Supervise and monitor volunteers carrying out a small amount of casework where the client’s issue is of sufficient complexity to warrant engaging your expertise.
• Guaranteeing compliance with Financial Conduct Authority rules and regulations.
• Leading on research and campaign issues relating to debt and identifying where we can make a difference locally through our advocacy and case studies.

Can you write compelling copy, own your work and get results? We're hiring a freelance Communications Officer for 8 hours a week, starting asap. We’re looking for a proactive professional to support our mission to transform loneliness into connection among isolated people and under-served groups in Tower Hamlets. We are a strongly values-led organisation, and the health and wellbeing of our team is as important to us as the wellbeing of those we serve.

In this hybrid role, you’ll have the chance to own and drive forward Globe Community Project’s communications strategy, taking a proactive approach to campaigns and initiatives, social media and supporter engagement, and meeting targets to inform, grow and reward our supporter base.

You’ll be joining the charity at a time of growth, and there’s scope for you to make a huge impact on our ability to reach and connect even more isolated people. As a loneliness charity, our communications are key.

You’ll either be in part-time work and looking for more hours, or a freelancer with space to take this on. You could work your hours across one or more days; we don’t mind as long as you can drive results, be flexible and responsive where needed. 

You must live locally or within easy reach of East London, and have the right to live and work in the UK.

Campaigns and initiatives
Producing compelling and impactful communications.

• Writing copy.
• Creating and developing content and graphics.
• Publishing on, and assisting with the development of, the GCP website.

Social media
Full responsibility for the social media channels.

• Creating and scheduling posts and content
• Engaging with others and with relevant trends.
• Setting and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).

Supporter engagement
Keeping supporters and donors informed and involved.

• Crafting and designing compelling emails, with at least 1 email newsletter per month.
• Promoting opportunities for participation – including surveys, volunteering and
• fundraising campaigns.
• Refining segments and user journeys.

Strategy

• Making key contributions to the development and delivery of our strategic communications plan, including setting targets and timeframes within your first month.

Community events

• Gathering stories and content from participants at our activities in East London.
• Supporting occasional fundraising events.

Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.

We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers.

About this role

As a Director of Income and Engagement your responsibilities would include: -

·       Lead, inspire and manage an integrated Income, Data and Communications Team to diversify and increase income to          reach and engage more carers.

·Drive a substantial increase in voluntary income and the charity’s supporter base.

·Lead on communications and campaigns to support delivery of the charity’s strategy.

·Take an active role as a member of Carers First Leadership Team to shape and implement the charity’s strategy and             unlock the whole organisation’s potential.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need -

· Experience in strategic planning with an ability to produce and deliver creative and impactful income generation and             communications plans with targets and measures.

· Demonstrable achievements in planning and delivering significant income growth within a charity, from a diverse                   range of sources, including trusts and foundations, community fundraising, individual giving, major donors, legacies               and corporate partnerships.

· Demonstrable experience in writing compelling, robust and evidence-based proposals and cases for support for                     funders.

· Extensive experience of planning and delivering national and local communications/marketing tailored to key                         audiences, across multiple channels, to increase reach and engagement with key audiences.

We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.  

Carers First can offer you

In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package.  Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.

How to apply

To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application. 

Candidates must clearly write how they meet each requirement in the person specification to progress their application

Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.

Interview process

The closing date for applications is 5pm on 13 April 2025. There will be a two stage process.

Candidates who have fully evidenced they meet the requirements of the Personal Specification to a satisfactory standard will be long listed and invited to Stage 1.

Stage 1:  Week commencing 21 April 2025 - informal online meeting with the Chief Executive to discuss their                                        application.

Following the informal meeting, successfully shortlisted candidates will then progress to Stage 2:

Stage 2:   Week commencing 28 April and 5 May 2025 - formal face-to-face interview with the Chief Executive and                                Trustees. As part of the formal interview, candidates will be required to give a presentation, and details will be                        provided in advance.

Job Role: Volunteer and Training Coordinator

Accountable to: People and Culture Lead

About Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone:

Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone is a 21st century youth hub located at the heart of Blackburn and a dedicated site in Darwen, open to young people aged 5 to 25 years old, aiming to change the prospects offered to young people in the area. Our vision is to be at the heart of the community, collaborating to create a more cohesive and prosperous Blackburn and Darwen.

We are one of the leading youth organisations in Blackburn, with a membership of over 2,500 young people. We are open 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year and offer over 40 different activities and opportunities in our open access youth club.

Context of Role:

The Volunteer and Training Coordinator role will play a key role in supporting the Youth Zone’s mission by managing the recruitment, training, and retention of volunteers. This role is pivotal in ensuring volunteers are well-trained, supported, and empowered to deliver high-quality programs and activities to young people. The coordinator will also oversee the development and delivery of training programs that enhance the skills and knowledge of all volunteers and staff.

Main Responsibilities:

Promote volunteer opportunities through local networks, online platforms, and community organisations.

Meet with potential volunteers undertaking on boarding and other relevant screening procedures.

Ensure that all new volunteers are properly inducted, including the completion of necessary paperwork, safeguarding and health and safety training.

Maintain a volunteer database and track volunteer hours, roles, and training.

Provide ongoing support and guidance to volunteers, ensuring they feel valued and motivated.

Act as the primary point of contact for volunteers, addressing any concerns and resolving conflicts.

Organise regular volunteer catch ups and team-building activities to foster a supportive and cohesive volunteer community.

Coordinate the Youth Zone work placement programme, including the advertising of placements, development of the programme and evaluation of all placements.

Coordinator the learning and development across the Youth Zone, including volunteers and staff.

Manage the appraisal process, ensuring managers are aware of the requirements and that appraisals are being offered.

Deliver both existing and new training to all Youth Zone staff as and when required

Regularly evaluate volunteer satisfaction, training effectiveness and the work placement programme. , and the overall volunteer program’s success.

Prepare reports on engagement, training outcomes, and recommendations for improvements.

Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and organisational policies, particularly regarding safeguarding and volunteer welfare.

Measurable Outputs:

• Increase in the number of volunteers within the Youth Zone.
• High satisfaction within all training and placements

Person Specification:

Essential

Proven experience in volunteer or training coordination, ideally within a youth-focused or community-based organisation.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with volunteers, staff and external stakeholders.

Knowledge of best practices in volunteer management, safeguarding, and youth development.

Experience of developing and delivering a variety of training to small and large groups

Experience of managing team of volunteers

Ability to develop and deliver training programs tailored to volunteer and staff needs.

Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities.

Desirable

Experience working with young people in a youth work, education, or community setting.

A relevant qualification in youth work or learning and development

Working hours

37.5 hours per week (part time hours will be considered). The usual hours of work are 9am to 5pm with a 30 minute lunch break.

There may be occasions when working in evenings and weekends are required due to Youth Zone operating hours and nature of this role.

Remuneration package

Salary: £26,000 (depending on experience and prorated for part time)

Holidays: 33 days (pro rata for part time) days inclusive of 8 Bank Holidays

Pension: Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone operates a workplace pension scheme with Royal London for auto-enrolment purposes. You will contribute 5% of your gross earnings whilst the Youth Zone will contribute 3%. If you meet the criteria you will be auto-enrolled into the scheme within 3 months of commencement of your employment although you have the option to opt-out if you so wish.

Other Benefits

• Flexibility for Hybrid Working
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 Support and Advice)
• FairQuid (Financial Wellbeing Support)
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Pay
• Birthday leave

For an informal discussion about the role please contact . Interviews are likely to be held during the week of the 28th April 2025.

Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. This post is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records through an enhanced DBS check and completion of appropriate vetting checks. We promote safer working practice across our Youth Zone and all successful employees and volunteers will be expected to share this commitment.

The Youth Zone welcomes applicants from all sectors of the community.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £26,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

We are looking working with a social welfare charity to recruit a Grants Commissioning Manager (Scotland). In this senior management role working as part of the Grants team you will ensure that the funds are awarded in accordance with the Charities Values and Outcomes Framework.

The role will work strategically with The Director of Relationships and Funding to support and deliver the charities funding plans for Scotland and support the Head of Commissioned Grants with all elements of the commissioning cycle.

The position will be based in Helensburgh, with 3 days in the office and 2 from home.

The Charity
An inspiring and passionate charity dedicated to helping those most in need from elderly care to mental health with a vision is to ensure individuals and families are always valued and supported. You would be joining a collaborative team with a very community orientated work culture, offering fantastic benefits including 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. They have a staff of c100 people and secured over 13m last year.

The Role
Support and lead plans for beneficiary engagement (co-production) as a key part of commissioning cycle.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key partners locally and within the charity.
Engage with experts, groups, families, and charities to map and directly inform future needs.
Be the focal point for organisations/charities funded by the charity in Scotland.
Working with Director of Relationships and Funding and the Commissioning Team, deliver/convene workshops and seminars to identify need and create an environment for effective partnership working
Support cohesive grant giving, developing priorities of funding and a suitable mechanism.
Lead and manage the Grants Administrator

The Candidate
Previous skills and experience in working with a wide range of stakeholders across the statutory and third sector
Comprehensive relevant commissioning knowledge and experience from the statutory or third sector.
Proven experience and competence of funding, and partnership working.
Possess the ability to inspire confidence, provide credible leadership, build and maintain relationships plus motivate and drive towards delivery of change at pace.
Confident manager able to adapt to a changing environment with strong problem-solving skills.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Ready to drive bold partnerships that change lives? Join us as a Delivery Manager – Partnership Development and play a pivotal role in shaping how The King’s Trust works with employers, educators, and local partners to deliver impactful services for young people. You’ll lead a team of passionate Youth Development Leads, forge strategic relationships in growth sectors, and ensure our programmes unlock real opportunities—whether that’s a first job, work experience, or vital skills training.

This is your chance to combine purpose with performance. You’ll bring commercial savvy, people leadership, and a deep understanding of the challenges facing young people today. If you’re driven by impact and inspired by the power of partnerships, we want to hear from you. Let’s build a future full of opportunity, together.

Do you want to drive real impact for nature, climate, and communities across Wiltshire & Swindon?

We’re looking for a passionate and strategic Local Nature Partnership (LNP) Manager to lead a powerful, cross-sector movement for nature’s recovery. You’ll be at the heart of a dynamic partnership, working with local authorities, government bodies, farmers, businesses, eNGOs, and communities to champion biodiversity, unlock green finance, and deliver sustainable, nature-based solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead at the landscape scale where you’ll be influencing policy, helping to facilitate nature recovery, and securing long-term investment in nature. You'll drive collaboration, run major strategic programmes such as, water resilience and health & access, and ensure everyone benefits from thriving, accessible green spaces.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the strategic development and delivery of the Local Nature Partnership across Wiltshire & Swindon
• Developing and implementing three core work programmes including Local Nature Recovery & Green Finance, Water Resilience, and Health, Wellbeing & Access
• Facilitate cross-sector collaboration, engaging landowners, public bodies, NGOs, and communities
• Influence local and national policy and promote nature-based solutions through advocacy and communications
• Represent the LNP at high-level meetings, forums, and in the media
• Secure sustainable funding for the LNP and manage budgets effectively
• Support the implementation of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) and develop investable propositions
• Produce annual impact and "State of Nature" reports, tracking progress and driving accountability

We're looking for someone who:

• Brings experience building and leading partnerships across sectors
• Understands nature conservation, land management, and environmental policy
• Has a proven track record in strategy, project delivery, and fundraising
• Is an excellent communicator and inspiring leader
• Is passionate about restoring nature and creating a fairer, greener future

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a progressive, mission-driven cross sector collaboration hosted by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. You’ll be working at the forefront of nature recovery in the region and will help shape a greener, more resilient future for Wiltshire & Swindon, collaborating with inspiring partners across policy, conservation, farming, and community sectors to turn bold ambitions into real impact.

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. All WWT staff will receive safeguarding training and must ensure that they comply with WWT’s safeguarding policy.

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need talented people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. 

As an employee of Wiltshire Wildlife Trust you will have access to a huge range of benefits and support, including but not limited to:

• Employer pension contribution up to 7.5% 
• Group risk insurance – death in service and income protection
• 27 days annual leave increasing to 30 days in your fifth year of service plus public holidays (pro-rata)
• Staff discount at Dragonfly Cafe
• Free tea and coffee
• Head office in town centre with parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
• Two staff wellbeing days per annum

We are seeking an experienced Development and Income Generation Manager. This crucial role is to develop and sustain programs supporting East and Southeast Asian women in the UK.
 

About Us

We are a new and inclusive organisation empowering East and Southeast Asian women and their families. ESEA women share a common culture and experience similar issues, eg. immigration, racism, trafficking, and other forms of gender-based violence and exploitation in the UK. We campaign to completely eradicate financial hardship and end violence among women and our dependents within the ESEA UK community. We provide a safe space, advocacy, health, housing, education, co-learning and other holistic support and services.

We are a non-hierarchical organisation with our trustees as key facilitators, working with our staff and volunteers to implement and deliver our projects. We are seeking exemption under the provision of the Equalities Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1 under the occupational requirements as this post requires the postholder to be female or identifying herself as female.

Main responsibilities:

• Create a successful income generation strategy across different sources including corporate, grant makers, trust and foundation, social media fundraisers, legacy and new streams of funding.

• Write and submit successful and compelling grant / funding proposals, ensuring alignment with funder requirements and organisational goals

• Build solid relationships with corporate sponsors, funders and grant makers to enable us to identify the best income generation streams  for our organisational requirements

• Engagement in the ESEA community with an in depth understanding of nuanced community issues that will ensure robust applications

• Research and identify additional potential funding opportunities, including grants, sponsorships, and partnerships from agencies, foundations, and corporations.

• Work closely with our team to gather data and information to support applications

• Maintain and track an organised record of funding opportunities, application deadlines, and submitted proposals. Provide timely updates to the team

• Help report to funders on the benefits of their funded projects.

• Employ and train staff/ volunteers with funding applications and other aspects of funding, eg social media requests

• Share management and supervision work of staff for the different projects in the organisation.

• Participate in the organisation wide collective and collaborative approach to move the direction of the charity forward across different work of the organisation. 

Knowledge and Experience:

• Excellent grant writing and communication skills

• Proven track record of at least 5 years in successful funding applications

• Successful track record in fundraising from corporate sectors

• Good understanding and experience of rights based campaigning on migrants and human rights issues through a woman’s lens

• Good knowledge of women’s issues including violence and oppression.

• Good knowledge of how migrant community groups organise and work together

• Experience in building networks and alliances and in collaborative work

• Flexible and proactive, can work independently

• Commit to SEEAWA’s values in promoting and protecting the rights of migrant workers, women who were trafficked and experienced gender violence

• Have one year experience managing staff and volunteers

• From or experience in Southeast and East Asian cultures
   

This role requires applicants to be able to show that they have the right to work in the UK.
The deadline is 6 May 2025 at 12 midnight and interviews start 12 May 2025.

The Youth Endowment Fund

Senior Change Manager, Education 

Reports to: Head of Change for Education 

Salary: £51,300 per annum, depending on experience  

Location: Central London or Hybrid*(see below) 

Contract: (2-year fixed term – potential to extend)

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 29th April 2025 at 12pm

Interview dates: Week commencing 12th May 2025

About the Youth Endowment Fund 

We’re here to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice.

In recent years violent crime has risen significantly. Homicides, assaults, robberies and offences involving weapons have all seen sustained growth. We have also seen large increases in violent crime involving children and young people. This is a tragedy. Every child captured in these numbers is an important member of our community and society has a duty to protect them.

The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) is a charity with a £200m endowment and a mission that matters. We exist to prevent children becoming involved in violence. Our mission is to find what works and build a movement to put it into practice. A big part of the movement that we need to build is in the world of education. We need to inspire and connect with education leaders across England and Wales to spread what works and make our country safer for some of our most vulnerable children. We are looking for someone to lead on making this happen.

Key Responsibilities

We are making good progress building the evidence of what works within and around education to reduce violence, including launching our new Education, Children and Violence Guidance in May 2024 which provides school, college and alternative provision leaders with five evidence-based recommendations to help prevent children’s involvement in violence. We also have our Toolkit, annual Children, Violence and Vulnerability Report and new implementation resources due next year. But the big risk is that we publish these resources and nothing changes. That’s where you come in.

Your role is to help us ensure more senior education leaders within schools, colleges and alternative provision settings use our Guidance, toolkit, research and implementation tools to inform day to day operations and strategic decision making. This will involve:

• Developing great relationships and partnerships with executive and senior leaders in education, making connections and building credibility and trust with the sector.   
• Managing our new online digital self-assessment tool for sector leaders, driving awareness and engagement with education leaders and refining and optimising the system in collaboration with the software developers. 
• Synthesizing and analysing data from the self-assessment tool, using findings to produce value insights reports for YEF and the sector. 
• Creating implementation resources which respond to need and support education leaders to put evidence into practice. 
• Continuing to develop a strong understanding of education practice and policy across England and Wales. 
• Working out other effective ways to connect people with the evidence, then making those things happen, from regular virtual learning events to presentations. 

As a senior member of staff in the organisation you also: 

• Build a culture where it is natural to perform well and support colleagues brilliantly.
• Contribute to setting the strategy, delivering results and building and modelling the culture that we need to succeed.

You are this sort of person: 

• You are fascinated about change and are experienced in making it happen. You have outstanding analytical judgment alongside the emotional intelligence and experience needed to identify the right opportunities for change, then make them happen.
• You understand why people find change difficult. You come alive talking about how people make decisions and why they do the things they do. 
• You understand the education sector. You really understand how schools, colleges and/or Alternative Provision settings tick. You have experience of working with/supporting senior and executive education leaders to facilitate change and improvement that improves the lives of young people. You might have previous experience of supporting a school to reflect on and adopt evidence-based practice. 
• You are digital and data savvy. You have experience of working with data and systems to support evaluation, improvement and meaningful change.You have experience of translating complex information into plain writing and impactful visuals that everyone can understand.
• You have excellent project and time management skills and the ability to design and deliver high quality outputs such as reports and digital resources to a high standard.   
• You win people over. People tend to warm to you and respect you. You have built good relationships with very senior people and with very junior people. You are good at chairing meetings, connecting people and having good introductory meetings. You are comfortable talking to a government minister, a youth worker, a company CEO, a teacher and a 15-year-old student. Listening to people from all backgrounds matters to you.
• You have experience of developing resources which support schools/education settings. You understand and take a curious approach to learning about the needs of leaders from across the education spectrum. You are able to skilfully translate these insights into helpful resources and tools which support leaders to improve practice. 
• You learn fast but remain humble. You are very quick at getting your head around things. You like learning. You are very good at synthesising information. You know how much you don't know. You know that you can learn more. You know that it's easy to assume you know when you don't. You care more that good things happen than who gets the credit. You are a great and supportive team player. 
• You don't want your days to pass without making a difference. You want to play a significant part in reducing violence.
• You understand young people. You understand what the lives of vulnerable young people can be like, and you understand some of the organisations that work with them, ideally through first-hand experience.
• You are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. 

You must have this sort of experience 

• Delivering positive change within education: You have significant experience of working with education leaders to support the development and improvement or practice.
• Working as a senior leader within the education sector, preferably in a role/setting specifically working with young people who are vulnerable to or involved in violence.

While it’s not a criteria, we’re especially interested to hear from applicants who have lived experience of violence affecting children and young people. 

It’s also important to us that the people we hire do not discriminate. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.

All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well. 

Hybrid Working 

The office is based in Central London. Those living in and around London are expected to be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week. If you live outside of London and work remotely, you’ll be expected to work from the London office 2 days per month. 

To Apply 

Please click on the "Apply for this" button and submit your CV, your completed monitoring form and ensure your covering letter answers the following three questions below. Please submit your application by Tuesday 29th April at 12pm

Application Questions 

1. How have you successfully supported education leaders to improve their practice or leadership? Please be specific about the scale and context of your experience working with senior leaders in education settings. 
2. Describe your experience using data and digital tools to gather insights, inform decisions, and drive improvement in education. What data did you use, how did you present it, and what impact did it have? 
3. What personal and professional experiences shape your understanding of the education sector and its role in preventing youth violence? 

As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at the interview stage. 

Interview Process 

This will be a one stage interview process. Interviews will take place the week of 12th May 2025 

Please Note: We do not sponsor work permits and you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK. 

Benefits Include 

• £1,000 professional development budget annually 
• 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays 
• Four half days for volunteering activities 
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24hr phone line for free confidential support 
• Volunteering days - 4 half days per year 
• Death in service - 4 times annual salary 
• Flexible hours. Core office hours 10am – 4pm 
• Financial support including travel and hardship loans 
• Employer contributed pension of 5%. 

Your Data 

Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful, and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.

Ex Cathedra is a world-class ensemble that leads the choral sector in the fields of performance, learning and wellbeing. Thanks to a recent donation, we are excited to create this new role for a skilled fundraiser to join our team to help us identify, recruit and manage a pipeline of individual donors capable of giving upwards of £5,000 to support Ex Cathedra’s agreed strategic priorities. You will join a supportive, dedicated staff team, which includes an Individual Giving Officer and freelance trusts fundraiser plus access to an external mentor if desirable.

We believe that the benefits of singing are for everyone, and seek to reach and engage as many people as possible through outstanding vocal experiences. We do this by exploring, commissioning and performing the finest choral music, nurturing young singers, and delivering an extensive, inspirational learning and wellbeing offer for participants of all ages – engaging 80,000+ people every year in a range of venues, schools, hospitals and communities, including through our acclaimed Singing Schools and Singing Medicine projects.

It is an exciting time to join us and shape this new role. Over the next 5 years we will celebrate the legacy of founder Jeffrey Skidmore OBE and welcome a new artistic director. We are enjoying audience growth, our projects are being recognised at Award ceremonies, and we already have an established individual giving scheme which we hope you will help us grow.

Find the full application pack on our website. The following is extracted:

Key responsibilities

The Individual Giving Manager will contribute towards Ex Cathedra’s ongoing sustainability and success by maximising philanthropic income:

Strategy and research

• build, maintain and continually seek to expand a pipeline of prospects capable of making gifts at a high 4-, 5- and 6-figure level, making sure that all progress is tracked, monitored and reviewed on a routine basis

• explore our existing data to identify major gift prospects, working in line with data protection law and fundraising regulations

Individual giving

• work closely with the General Manager and Individual Giving Officer to further develop and implement strategies that will increase major gifts and legacy donations to Ex Cathedra, dovetailing with the Trusts and Foundations consultant where appropriate

• arrange and conduct face-to-face meetings with prospects and donors to help build and progress meaningful relationships through regular dialogue

• use their judgement to involve the artistic director, trustees and colleagues where most beneficial/advantageous

• align prospective donors with high-value funding opportunities for the performance programme, education and participation work, or area of greatest need according to the interests of the donor

• promote and encourage giving towards the establishment of an Endowment Fund that will provide long-term financial sustainability for the organisation

• meet agreed targets for activity (i.e. number of prospect meetings and solicitations) and income generation (i.e. funds raised)

• personally manage the portfolio of higher level donors and prospective donors.

Communications

• manage the delivery of specific appeals to prospects and donors

• work with the General Manager and freelance designer to devise and produce materials in support of Ex Cathedra’s fundraising aims

• create and refresh inspiring copy for inclusion in print, on our website and other relevant materials

Other

• record and maintain progress, ensuring that income can be projected as accurately as possible, liaising with the Finance Manager as appropriate

• carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the General Manager

About you

You will be a skilled fundraiser, able to help us identify, recruit and manage a pipeline of individual donors, capable of giving upwards of £5,000 to support Ex Cathedra’s agreed strategic priorities.

You will join a supportive, dedicated staff team, which includes an Individual Giving Officer and freelance trusts fundraiser plus access to an external mentor if desirable.

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience

• demonstrable experience in a similar role

• direct experience of securing gifts and donations at 4- and 5-figure level from individuals by initiating, building and stewarding relationships

• experience of developing engaging and attractive gift opportunities; and scoping, developing and articulating fundraising projects

• experience of working in a target-driven environment

Knowledge

• knowledge of the principles of major gift fundraising and Donor Relations (including stewardship)

• knowledge of the Arts and/or Charity funding landscape and UK philanthropic trends

• knowledge and understanding of donor motivations, and how to align philanthropic interests with organisational priorities

• a sound working knowledge of data protection legislation and national fundraising best practice

Skills and abilities

• good organisation and planning skills, with an ability to prioritise the things that matter most

• excellent communication skills with an ability to persuade and influence with tact and diplomacy

• an ability to work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders

• an ability to adapt communication styles to different audiences

• an ability to think both creatively and tactically about the relations between potential donors and fundraising goals

• good listening skills

Attributes and attitudes

• a strong team player, who enjoys building and maintaining productive relationships with others

• pro-active, results-oriented and ambitious, with a determination to succeed and improve

• resilient, focused, tenacious and confident

• a creative thinker, with a keen interest in trying new approaches to bring about enduring, positive change

• a willingness to work outside normal hours and travel when required

• a genuine affinity and passion for music and the Arts, and their transformational power

How to apply

Full details on how to apply can be found in the Application Pack, which is available from our website. We welcome informal, pre-application conversations, and details on how to arrange this with Peter Trethewey, General Manager, are also set out in the pack.

Application deadline: Thursday 1 May, 5pm

If you have any access needs relevant to your application, please contact Peter.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Capital Development Manager to play a crucial role in reinstating the unique man-made waterfalls in a Grade II* listed park. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, this person will demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills to guide a team of expert consultants.

The Parks Team a passionate group of professionals, who work together to maintain and improve Wandsworth Council’s parks, commons, playgrounds, allotments and other greenspaces. We are keen to recognise, value, manage and enhance the biodiversity and plant heritage of our landscapes and contribute to a healthy planet and the wellbeing of our communities.

Main Duties/Responsibilities: 

This exciting role will lead on developing designs and work plans suitable for planning permission and an application for delivery phase funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Responsibilities include;

• Subcontractor coordination: Lead in the onboarding and management of a Landscape Architect to develop existing condition surveys and recommendations to RIBA Stage 3, ensuring that accessibility is considered throughout.
• Oversight of trials and structural surveys: Ensure low carbon mortar trials, asbestos investigation, gunnite removal tests, and hydrology investigations can be completed by contractors.
• Management of Environmental Impact Assessments: To understand risks to existing habitats and ecosystem services, and develop a baseline understanding of species.
• Renewable Energy Initiatives: Ensure that Landscape Architects work alongside the appointed Community Energy Organisation to integrate renewable energy solutions into final designs.
• Public Consultations: Support in the preparation, delivery, and analysis of public consultations.
• Planning Permission & Compliance: Oversee the preparation and submission of planning permission documents, including those related to energy infrastructure, Listed Building Consent, and new signage installations.
• Documentation: Contribute to quarterly reporting, and ensure detailed method statements, project briefs, risk assessments and other documents required by the National Lottery Heritage Fund are developed.
• Problem-Solving: Identify and implement workable solutions to challenges as they arise during project execution.
• Project management: In addition to conducting regular site inspections and audits to monitor progress and compliance, manage budgets, quality, and timelines, and ensure project delivery aligns with health and safety requirements throughout.

Required Skills, Experience and Attitude: 

• Heritage or listed building Project Management expertise: Proven experience in managing complex projects of >£250k on time, and within budget, including procurement, oversight of feasibility studies, and coordinating multiple stakeholders. Demonstrable knowledge of procurement legislation, supplier and contract management.
• Landscape Architecture Management: Experience working with landscape architects to translate feasibility study findings and consultation feedback into actionable design plans.
• Renewable Energy Awareness: Understanding of renewable energy initiatives, particularly in the context of heritage sites, with the ability to support feasibility studies and integrate recommendations into project plans.
• Flexible, methodical, and conscientious approach to working with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, proficient in problem-solving

Desirable

• Public Consultation & Stakeholder Engagement: Skills in organizing and analyzing public consultations, ensuring community input is reflected in project plans.
• Planning & Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of planning permission processes, including submitting applications for energy infrastructure, Listed Building Consent, and park signage.
• Technical Knowledge in Restoration & Maintenance: Strong understanding of heritage restoration requirements.
• Experience in Accessibility Audits: Familiarity with conducting and managing accessibility audits, ensuring that findings are effectively integrated into design and infrastructure improvements.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, RIBA, CIBSE, APM). 

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and attach a covering letter explaining what makes you a good fit for this role - please refer to any experience in developing projects between RIBA stages, managing contractors, timeline, and budget. 

Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer, yet historically just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease. Brain Tumour Research is determined to change this. 

Their vision is to find a cure for all types of brain tumours. To achieve their mission, they are looking for a Community Fundraiser who will proactively engage with supporters, community groups and volunteers across the West Midlands to join their team of 12 Community Fundraisers across the UK.

The Community Fundraiser (West Midlands) is responsible for providing support and guidance to fundraisers within their communities to achieve their ambitions and ultimately raise vital funds for Brain Tumour Research. This is achieved through a wide variety of activities such as helping supporters to make the most of their own fundraising, engaging participants with externally organised events such as the Great Birmingham Run, and encouraging communities to get involved in events organised by Brain Tumour Research such as Wear a Hat Day and Walk for Hope. The Community Fundraiser will be the face of Brain Tumour Research in the area, providing excellent stewardship to existing supporters, and building great relationships with new supporters.

This post has been vacant since Autumn, and as such needs a fundraiser with confidence and capability in fundraising to join the team, provide donor love to the loyal supporters in the area, and approach developing the areas potential with energy and enthusiasm. If you have fundraising experience and are keen to join a charity with ambition and an amazing supporter base, then this could be the role for you.

Please note the successful candidate will need to live within the region (Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire and Gloucestershire), have access to a car and be willing to travel around their region. If you are not currently based in this area, please clarify if you have plans to relocate.  

Application notes 

Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.

To progress your application, please follow instructions in the pack to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call. 

As this role has been vacant for some time, we are running rolling interview to see suitable candidates as they apply. Interviews will be kept to one stage, and organised to suit the candidate, where possible. Don’t delay – apply today! 

Reports to: Head of Publishing
Salary range: £38,251 – £44,000 pro-rata (£29,143.62 - £33,523.81 actual per annum)
Location: London – EC4Y 8EE (Hybrid)
Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2026
Working pattern: Part time - 24 hours per week

Job Purpose

As Project Manager for the BSR registers you will ensure the continued success of BSR’s biologics and biosimilars registers and support BSR’s Registers and Research Committee. This role requires someone who is highly organised with a keen eye for detail, strong financial and commercial acumen, and the ability to develop relationships with stakeholders from across a range of different sectors.

About the BSR registers: The BSR registers are a vital source of rheumatology data, which we encourage the rheumatology community to access and analyse for research purposes. BSR’s three active patient registers covering rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis are open for recruitment. Our ankylosing spondylitis register, although closed for recruitment, is available to access for academic research and is contributing data to research questions coming out of the EuroSpA research collaboration.

Main Responsibilities

Management of the BSR registers

• Hold overall responsibility for management of the BSR registers including all legal, contractual and financial matters
• Work with BSR’s delivery partners and registers funders to ensure that contracts, protocols and other agreements are implemented, upheld and administered effectively
• With support from the Head of Publishing and Director of Practice and Quality, negotiate, agree and manage contractual agreements with partners and funders
• Proactively and diplomatically manage contractual and legal risks and issues as they arise
• Ensure the rights and obligations of the BSR (including intellectual property rights and patients’ data protection rights) are upheld and met
• Monitor emerging issues and changes to policy and regulatory frameworks that impact BSR registers, ensuring that colleagues and partners receive timely updates and that BSR responds promptly, ethically, and transparently

Relationship Management and Communications

• Develop and maintain strong and productive relationships with BSR’s delivery partners and funders
• Support the delivery partners to maximise recruitment to the BSR registers
• Oversee and facilitate communications about the registers between BSR, partners, funders and stakeholders
• Develop relationships with relevant stakeholders, including regulatory and oversight bodies
• Collaborate with BSR’s communications team to drive registers awareness and engagement and develop content for social media, website and member communications
• Collaborate with other BSR teams to ensure joined up working, share good practice and evidence

Management of BSR’s Registers and Research Committee

• Provide secretariat to the BSR Registers and Research Committee through organising three meetings per year, preparing agendas and papers, note and minute taking and managing the committee membership, working closely with BSR’s membership team
• Support the Committee to develop and deliver its workplan

Person Specification

1. Experience in a programme or project management role
2. Knowledge of the health care and/or life sciences sectors
3. Strong commercial acumen, with experience of contract and supplier management
4. Budget management and financial reporting skills
5. Experience of managing complex stakeholder relationships, including partnerships
6. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure to deliver multiple projects with conflicting deadlines
7. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, present and build relationships
8. Able to understand and interpret academic research for non-academic audiences

Benefits of working at BSR

We offer a wide range of benefits, most of which start from day one of joining us. Our benefits fall into four main areas: Wellbeing, Time- based, Learning and development, and Financial. Just some of them include:

Wellbeing: 

• Free period products in our office
• Free flu vaccinations 
• Mental Health First Aiders 
• BUPA healthcare scheme- we offer a cash plan, which you can add children or partners to 
• Employee Assistance Programme. This is a free, confidential counselling service to all staff, as well as a general advice service provided by BUPA 
• WeCare offers access to a 24/7 virtual GP, as well as a mental health support service, a get fit programme and an online portal with lots of helpful resources 
• Our enhanced sick pay offer is: 
  • Up to two years’ service: 4 weeks full pay and 4 weeks half pay 
  • After two years’ service: 12 weeks full pay and 12 weeks half pay 
• We work in a social environment with a range of activities, both virtual and in person, run by our Social Squad. This includes an organisation- wide volunteering day. 

Time-based: 

• We offer 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees)
• All staff can request sabbaticals at any point, which are considered on a case-by-case basis 
• We also offer an extra day for moving house 
• Bank holiday swaps- you can swap a bank holiday day for another day’s leave (entitlement remains 1:1 days) 

Learning and development

We will help you develop your career by supporting your personal development and encouraging internal progression. This includes recognising individuals’ achievements through our internal staff awards. We offer a huge range of learning opportunities, both in-house and externally. This includes a thorough induction programme when you join us, as well as development opportunities aimed at line managers, and wellbeing-based learning sessions. And if professional membership is a required part of your role, we’ll cover the cost of that.

Financial: 

• We offer a performance related pay incentive scheme 
• Income protection scheme 
• You’ll be enrolled on our pensions scheme with Aegon (via Second Sight). Our current pension match is 5% employer contribution if you contribute 4% (9% contribution in total). 
• Our life assurance policy pays three times your basic salary 
• Interest free season ticket loans 
• Ride-to-work scheme 
• Interest-free loan scheme 
• We also provide generous enhancements within our parental and family leave policies. 
  • Our maternity/shared parental/adoption offer is 6 weeks at full pay, 33 weeks at half pay, followed by 13 weeks at the statutory rate. 
  • Our paternity leave offer is 6 weeks at full pay. 

Grants and Partnerships Manager
 
About the Grants and Partnerships Manager
 
We began investing in this area of fundraising in April 2023, with some key foundation building and partnership building taking place since then. This role aims to develop and secure a diverse range of funding streams in order to deliver our ambitious fundraising growth plans over the next 3 years.
 
In this role, you’ll work with the Head of Fundraising and Comms to grow our income from Trusts, Foundations and corporate partnerships to ensure the long-term stability of the charity, helping us to deliver support to as many LGBT victims and survivors of abuse as possible. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a compelling cause, to grow networks, and create strategic partnerships to affect real structural change.
 
This is a pivotal moment in Galop’s journey. We have grown quickly over the last six years, and you’ll help to shape the future of our work and reach more of our community. You’ll also be helping to amplify the voices of LGBT survivors of abuse.
 
For more information about this role please download the attached Job Description.
 
Location: Galop’s offices are located in London. Hybrid working is available and we are open to majority remote working.
Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Head of Fundraising and Comms
Salary: £40,720.38 - £43,872.48 (including Inner London Weighting of £4,129.42)
 
Closing Date
 
Applications should be submitted by 10:00am on 30th April 2025.
First round interviews will be held on 8th, 9th and 12th May 2025.
 
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