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There has never been a more exciting time to join the Corporate Partnerships Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK). Recent breakthroughs in dementia research mean we are on the cusp of the first generation of dementia treatments in the UK. There has never been more optimism around our mission to find a cure for this devasting condition and critical moment for organisations to partner with us.
You’ll be joining a high-performing team that has a large portfolio of high-profile corporate partners including but not limited to Omaze, The Perfume Shop, Slimming World, Bloomberg, TP ICAP, and Dyson. Alongside having just secured brilliant partnerships with Cadbury, and John West.
We’re looking for a New Business Officer to join our team, to secure new partnerships that will grow income and take us one step closer to a cure.
This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract to cover a period of maternity leave.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Identify and build strategic relationships to generate income from new corporate supporters.
· A focused and strategic approach to identifying, researching, and targeting prospective corporate partners.
· Work closely with Corporate Partnerships Manager (CPM) to deliver our successful new business strategy.
· Build and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities to include strategic partnerships and charity of the year partnerships.
· Develop engagement plans for prospects, with innovative, commercially minded ideas, to maximise the chances of securing successful partnerships.
· Create innovative and creative applications/proposals for charity of the year and strategic partnerships.
· Actively network with potential corporate partners through warm contacts, events, conferences, and other available media.
· Ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of new business approaches in liaison with CPM, communicating progress regularly.
· Take full personal responsibility for the timely recording of prospects, actions, updates, and notes within the CRM (Salesforce).
· Work alongside the Partnership Development Officers on new partnership set-up, including establishing legal agreements with corporate partners.
· Work closely with the Philanthropy team to leverage support from major donors and assist the Philanthropy team with their prospects where possible.
· Achieve agreed financial and non-financial targets, including income generation and meetings.
· Support the CPM in the development and implementation of the corporate fundraising strategy for ARUK, to increase the team’s income, to ensure that the best use is made of internal and external contacts
Represent the charity professionally in a high-level corporate context.
· Organise and attend networking and cultivation events as required, influencing, and engaging high-level external contacts.
· Deliver high-quality and creative presentations and proposals to help target and engage prospects and convert them into partners.
· Organise tailored face-to-face meeting opportunities to initiate and build relationships.
· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current ARUK activities, including research being funded, and be an advocate of ARUK at all times.
What we are looking for:
· Corporate fundraising experience, or business development experience in a corporate role.
· Evidence of delivering high-quality and creative presentations and proposals to help target and engage potential partners/clients.
· Experience in creatively building new strategic partnerships/clients from scratch within a fundraising and/or corporate environment.
· Experience in engaging and building relationships with key external stakeholders and decision-makers to deliver positive outcomes.
· Experience in securing new partners/clients within a fundraising and/or corporate environment.
· Confidence working with computers – good knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
· Excellent personal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels face to face and on the phone.
· Ability to write professionally, with an ability to adapt communications for different audiences.
· Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
· Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
· Ability to articulate complex issues to supporters in a compelling manner.
· Strong negotiation skills and the ability to make financial asks.
· Strong business development and relationship management skills, ideally from a charity background.
· Ambitious, professional, and hard-working team player.
· Outgoing, enthusiastic, and able to remain calm in a fast-paced environment.
· Ability to give and receive feedback.
· Ability to try new ways of working and be resilient.
· Willingness to work outside of regular office hours during busy spells, as well as occasional travel within the UK when required.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £34,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 5th May 2025. Due to the urgent requirement of this role, we will be actively speaking to and interviewing suitable candidates as they apply. With that in mind, we would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
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We are a local charity that enables people and organisations to get involved, helping to build strong and vibrant communities in Buckinghamshire.
We do this by helping people find volunteering opportunities, advising charities and other not-for-profit groups on all aspects of running an organisation, and directly supporting those most in need in the community.
Key Tasks
- Line Manage the Communications Officer
- Develop and implement the strategy and business plans for your communications and engagement.
- To drive legal and compliance standards and take full responsibility for those within your area.
- Lead the successful implementation of a communications strategy for FY 2025-2027.
- Raise the profile of Community Impact Bucks, of the VCSE sector in Buckinghamshire, and of voluntary and community action in the county.
- Identify and develop partnership opportunities and manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to extend the reach of the charity’s communications.
- Ensure that all Marketing, PR and Communications materials, publications and messaging are consistent with brand, targeted and reflect and enhance the reputation of the charity.
- Develop content e.g. writing all comms plans, messaging, newsletter copy (for partners to use), press releases, social media, copy for flyers, posters, case studies.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of our communications: analysing trends, outcomes, using evidence to inform service development.
- Prepare budgets and plan and manage the allocation of resource to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of communications activity.
- Oversee digital planning and content production, with a strategic oversight of the website and social media channels as well as new digital products.
- Oversee the charity’s social media channels, increasing engagement with relevant audiences and creating content.
- Oversee, write and edit content for the Charity’s website, working with staff, volunteers and contractors as necessary to improve content and user experience.
Diversity & Inclusion
Community Impact Bucks is committed to challenging inequality and values the diversity of our communities in Buckinghamshire. We recognise that reflecting that diversity will only ever make our organisation better. We work to ensure an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed and supported to succeed and thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented communities.
Base of Work
Hybrid, typically minimum 1 day per week at Community Impact Bucks Office near Aylesbury with the rest working from home. This role requires attendance at local community events across the county, occasionally in the evenings or at weekends, so you must be able to travel throughout Buckinghamshire.
Please refer to the Job Description for more information.
To apply, please send a CV with a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience and interests meet the Job Description and Person Specification by 9am on Tuesday 22 April 2025.
Interviews will take place in person at our office in Weston Turville.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
We support people and groups to get involved in their local communities and make Buckinghamshire a better place to live.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Term: Two-year fixed term contract, with potential to extend.
Hours: 1.0 FTE, 37.5 hours per week with the opportunity for flexible working hours.
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000
Location: Hybrid; minimum two days per week in the London office.
Department: Fundraising
Reporting to: Head of Events and Engagement
Responsible For: N/A
About the role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Events and Stewardship Manager, to manage the planning, delivery and evaluation of high impact events and stewardship initiatives that engage and inspire prospects, donors and our partners:
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Events: Taking a proactive approach to project management, this role will have responsibility for delivering a range of events across our global event portfolio. These events underpin Mission 44’s fundraising goals, especially for HNWI and corporate audiences.
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Stewardship: As part of the fundraising team, the post-holder will deliver exceptional support and experiences for our current donors including production of impact-focused reports, personalised communications and moments that build community for Mission 44’s growing donor base.
It is expected the role will have a 60:40 split between events management and stewardship activities. This role is ideal for a skilled planner, exceptional collaborator, and a strong writer, capable of supporting the delivery of exceptional donor experiences, stewardship communications, progress reports and materials that showcase Mission 44’s impact. It is worth noting whilst Mission 44’s events portfolio is global, this role will have minimal international travel.
Key Responsibilities
Special Events Management
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Manage the end-to-end delivery of global events within Mission 44’s portfolio, including donor and prospect dinners, trackside activations and flagship fundraising galas.
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Lead on core event logistics plans, including venue searches, supplier contracting, building of accurate run of shows and production schedules for multi-day events.
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Produce quality briefing materials for event participants, staff, trustees, donors and impact partners.
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Support the wider Fundraising team with securing sponsorship, ticket sales, and securing auction items. This includes production of targeted collateral for outreach.
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Produce quality and timely evaluation for events activities that capture key learnings, recommendations and event ROI.
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Work closely with the Fundraising Data and Operations Manager to ensure that events and stewardship data is updated in a accurately and timely manner to our CRM system (Virtuous).
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Work closely with the Communications Team to ensure events materials are aligned with brand and messaging.
Stewardship: Donor Communications and Reporting
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Deliver exceptional donor experiences, including impact-focused reports, personalised communications, and bespoke touch-points with impact partners and the Mission 44 team.
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Oversee the preparation and submission of specific donor reports, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with donor guidelines and grant agreements.
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Manage select bespoke stewardship projects which strengthen relationships with donors especially our corporate partners
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Work closely with our Impact and Finance teams to gather data, track progress, and strengthen internal reporting processes.
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Work closely with the Communications Team to ensure that donor communications are consistent with our brand and messaging.
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Maintain accurate records of donor and partner interactions using our CRM system (Virtuous).
Personal Qualities
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Passionate About Young People: You are deeply committed to Mission 44’s vision of supporting young people from underrepresented backgrounds to thrive in education and employment.
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A Story-teller: You enjoy writing, and especially love crafting compelling stories to support proposals, reports, and briefing materials, with a clear and persuasive narrative in English.
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Delivery-focused: You’re skilled in managing multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines, and ensuring high-quality execution.
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Detail-driven: You enjoy being in the details, accurately tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and ensuring no stone is left unturned.
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A Collaborator: You love working across portfolios and internal functions. You will work closely with all members of the fundraising team to provide operational support and achieve fundraising goals.
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Pro-Active Critical Thinker: You find gaps in ways of working and create quick solutions before others even notice.
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Flexible & Adaptable: Mission 44 is a fast-moving start-up, and you thrive in that environment. You embrace change, adjust priorities on the fly, and pivot when needed- always maintaining focus, resilience, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Desired Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
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Proven experience of project managing either bespoke events, campaigns, fundraising initiatives from conception to evaluation.
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Proven experience managing special events for HNWI and corporate prospects and donors
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Understanding of stewardship and supporter journey – experience of improving the donor experience and/or developing a partnership via event participation.
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Experience of managing a wide range of senior stakeholders and external suppliers with demonstrable knowledge of working with event venues in delivering health & safety, catering and production requirements, registration systems, sponsor requirements, AV technology, supporting high-profile talent, staff and volunteers.
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Strong track record of producing high quality written materials including reports
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Experience of working with fundraising CRM systems / guest management systems.
Desirable:
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Excellent track record, and evidence of delivering income growth through event fundraising.
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Project management qualification such as Agile, Prince II or Scrum.
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Strong experience of developing branded materials for events and written communications, and a good understanding of applying brand guidelines.
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Experience of working with young people and embedding safeguarding policies in event delivery
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Experience of working within an international setting
Benefits
- Enjoy 28 days annual leave, plus a day for your birthday
- Use our cycle-to-work scheme and free gym access
- Save for retirement with our generous pension package
- We finish every Friday at noon in August
- Optional health insurance and access to an EAP
- Professional development budget of £1k
- Unlimited volunteering leave, as agreed with your manager
- Wellbeing allowance to spend in whatever way works for you
- Competitive parental leave package
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The HR Manager is the principal HR point of contact and leads on day to day HR matters, delivering a professional service across the organisation including:
- recruitment and professional development
- all contractual matters and compliance with employment law and GDPR
- monthly payroll processing
- pensions and other employee benefits
The post-holder supports the Chief Operating Officer in HR policy development and the integration of Henry Moore Foundation values and behaviours.
Our successful candidate will be CIPD qualified or have the equivalent level of HR management experience within a similar role, ideally in the cultural or not-for-profit sectors, as well as the following key skills:
- a full understanding of UK employment law, HR functions and best practices
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- able to prioritise with excellent time management
- approachable, empathetic and able to deal with any employee issues calmly and swiftly
- strong organisational and mathematical skills, with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach
Experience in payroll processing is highly desirable, along with knowledge of HR software systems – training will be provided on BrightPay/Connect.
The post is based at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, 30 miles north of London in rural East Hertfordshire, mid-way between London and Cambridge. On average, one day per month will be spent at the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds. Some homeworking may be considered.
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community and under-represented groups.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Turn2us is a national charity tackling financial insecurity and its structural causes. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.
Turn2us and its partners have secured £1.5 million from The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver an ambitious and innovative new programme that will support charities in England and Scotland to empower diverse and marginalised communities to respond to climate change and to get their voices heard in environmental policy and media debates.It will focus on Disabled people, those facing financial insecurity and people from ethnic minority communities. These voices are often the least heard from in national and local debates on our environment. This new work aims to change that.
As part of this programme, The National Lottery Community Fund have funded the creation of an Engagement Manager post at Turn2us to work with those facing financial insecurity. The Engagement Manager employed by Turn2us will deliver activity with smaller charities and grassroots organisations supporting those facing financial insecurity that:
- Increases awareness of the impact of environmental change and related policy on different communities
- Listens to people in these communities to find out what actions they want charities and local government to take
- Develops shared local environmental policy priorities and empowers these organisations to advocate directly to local and national policy makers
- Identifies actions that these organisations can take to support communities to respond to climate change, and helps organisations to implement them
- Identifies people with lived experience to receive hands on training in order to act as diverse champions to media and policy makers
They will work closely with Community Engagement Managers employed by Disability Rights UK, and Race Equality Foundation, focussed on reaching organisations supporting Disabled people and people from ethnic minority communities.
We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month on a weekly basis.
Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.
Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating financial insecurity, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.
Closing date: 06/05/2025, 23:59
Interview date: w/c 19/05/25
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As our Head of Philanthropy, you’ll lead and grow our major donor programme, securing six- and seven-figure gifts that fuel transformational change.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and deliver an ambitious philanthropy strategy, driving sustainable income growth.
- Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, foundations, and networks of high-net-worth individuals.
- Position Practical Action as a thought leader in international development philanthropy, leveraging trends such as impact-based philanthropy and trust-based giving.
- Create high quality donor experiences, from exclusive events to field visits that showcase our life-changing work.
This is a rare opportunity to shape philanthropy at Practical Action and create lasting change. If you’re ready to take major donor fundraising to the next level, we’d love to hear from you!
What you’ll bring:
- A proven track record of securing high-value gifts from major donors, trusts, and foundations.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to engage and inspire high-net-worth individuals.
- Strategic thinking with a flair for identifying and unlocking new funding opportunities.
- Passion for international development and a talent for powerful storytelling.
Accountabilities:
Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement an ambitious philanthropy strategy that delivers significant income growth from high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and foundations.
Team Leadership: Lead and develop a small team, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring fundraising excellence.
Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with senior stakeholders, including Trustees, the CEO, and global teams, to leverage influence and deepen donor engagement.
Innovation & Future-Proofing: Identify and implement innovative fundraising approaches, including digital philanthropy, giving circles, and social investment models.
Data & Insights: Use CRM and donor analytics to inform strategy, measure impact, and drive data-led decision-making.
Portfolio Development: Expand and diversify our philanthropic network, including engaging global high-net-worth individuals, diaspora philanthropy, and Donor Advised Funds (DAFs).
Major Gift Fundraising: Build and steward a pipeline of major donors, personally cultivating and soliciting six and seven-figure gifts to drive sustainable long-term support.
Engagement & Stewardship: Develop bespoke donor experiences, including high-profile events, personalised communications, and opportunities to see Practical Action’s work firsthand.
Global relationships: Working with country and regional offices, the International Directorate, the Impact & Influence Directorate and Finance, developing processes and proactively working to unblock issues crucial to successful philanthropic growth.
Skills Development: Champion and facilitates the development of skills and capacity among fundraising staff globally in support of the philanthropy strategy.
PERSON PROFILE
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
- We’re looking for an experienced philanthropy professional with a passion for international development and a strong track record of securing major gifts. You will bring:
- Proven expertise in major donor fundraising, with a track record of securing six and seven-figure gifts from high-net-worth individuals and foundations.
- Strategic vision and leadership, with the ability to develop and implement successful multi-year philanthropy strategies.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills, able to engage and inspire senior donors, Trustees, and high-profile stakeholders.
- Creative and entrepreneurial mindset, with experience exploring innovative fundraising models such as impact philanthropy, digital philanthropy, and DAFs.
- Outstanding communication and influencing skills, with the ability to craft compelling cases for support.
- Experience in leading and developing high-performing teams, fostering a culture of ambition, innovation, and collaboration.
- Knowledge of international development and the motivations of philanthropic donors in this space.
- A proactive, results-driven approach, with strong financial acumen and the ability to manage budgets, pipelines, and income targets.
- Cultural Sensitivity with experience of remote working, working with people from diverse backgrounds and working with multiple teams.
- Language Skills: Fluency in English required. Competence or fluency in Spanish, French and/or Arabic, desirable.
- Alignment with our work and commitment to development principles.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Our vision is for a world that works better for everyone. We believe where there’s action, there’s hope.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Senior Brand and Marketing Manager
Are you a creative, strategic, and experienced marketing leader ready to shape and grow a purpose-driven brand? Are you looking for a leadership role where you can drive impactful marketing strategies and make a real difference? Join Prospect Hospice as our Senior Brand and Marketing Manager and play a key role in raising awareness, inspiring action, and supporting compassionate end-of-life care in our community.
With a new five-year strategy underway, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing in our marketing team to ensure we meet our ambitious targets.
Hours: 30 to 37.5 hours per week (flexible working options available)
What is the role?
As Senior Brand and Marketing Manager, you’ll lead a skilled and passionate marketing team responsible for developing our brand and marketing activities. You’ll work across the organisation to create compelling messages, insight-led campaigns and communications to achieve our strategic objectives, lead on refreshing and growing our brand, and maximise engagement, awareness, and support across our community.
This role is key to helping us raise awareness, increase consideration to support, engage supporters, and promote our products, events, and services.
At Prospect Hospice, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. Our team culture is supportive, inclusive, and focused on continuous learning and innovation. You’ll be joining a charity that values diversity of thought and perspective, fosters a culture of respect, and encourages collaboration across all levels.
About you:
You’ll bring a mix of creativity, leadership, and hands-on experience to the role. We’re looking for someone who has:
- Extensive knowledge of marketing across all channels.
- Significant experience in strategic brand management and development.
- Proven ability to create and execute effective marketing strategies, plans, and budgets to grow engagement and impact.
- Exceptional leadership skills to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
- Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience in digital marketing, including pay-per-click and display advertising.
- Ability to use audience insight to develop effective marketing plans.
Please see the job description for full details and person specification.
We offer a great range of benefits, including:
- 27 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
- Flexible working
- Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance
- Discounts with local retailers, gyms, and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Family-friendly policies and practice
- Supportive induction, and training and development
- A values led, inclusive working environment
- Free parking on-site
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role and why you’d like to work with us.
Equality & Diversity
Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business, and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Location: Dudley
Salary: £36,000 per annum
Hours: Monday - Friday (occasional weekend work), 37.5 hours per week (agile working)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits: Access to our clients 31 Acre Site, Generous Annual Leave Allowance, Contributory Pension Scheme, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Retail Discounts via their Online Rewards Portal, Discounted Membership with Sandwell Leisure Trust, Complimentary Entry Passes, Staff Discount Scheme, Free On-site Parking, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay, Payment of Professional Subscriptions, Free Flu Jabs
Our client is seeking a creative and dynamic Public Programmes Manager. You will lead the development and delivery of their inspiring, innovative and audience-focused programmes and experiences. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling and audiences, who can inspire others and cultivate partnerships that broaden the Museum’s reach and relevance.
What will you be doing?
• Managing a team of Producers and Assistant Producers to develop ambitious, creative, varied and commercially successful public programmes.
• Working collaboratively across the organisation to shape and successfully deliver engaging programmes that resonate with audiences and celebrate stories of the Black Country.
• Identifying, developing and maintaining external relationships and funding opportunities that support creative and engaging ways to interpret Black Country histories.
• Developing processes and systems that support effective delivery, evaluation, reporting and continuous improvement of programmes.
• Ensuring quality standards around the delivery of programmes are met: setting and communicating standards, training, coaching and monitoring.
• Working closely with their Audience and Communications team to ensure cohesive promotional strategies.
• Negotiating with and contracting external agents to support the programmes
What are they looking for?
• Considerable experience of developing successful and engaging public programmes using historical research for a wide range of audiences, including families and children.
• Demonstrable experience of effectively managing and motivating a creative team.
• Extensive experience of collaborating and advocating across teams or with external partnerships.
• Meticulous yet strategic approach to organising - including identifying a need for developing and communicating new processes or systems across teams that improve performance.
• A passion for working with diverse audiences focusing on feedback, co-creation, inclusivity and audience insight.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
Who are they?
They are an award-winning 31-acre open-air museum. Throughout their 47-year history, their aim has always been clear: Inspiring your discovery of the Black Country. They ensure that the revolutionary story of the Black Country’s industrial landscape – the first ever of its kind in the UK – is celebrated by generations.
What can you expect?
• Unique Working environment: The Museum hosts seasonal, themed, and high-profile events, as well as being regularly used for TV and Film locations
• Opportunity to learn new skills
• Competitive rewards & benefits
• Supportive & inclusive work culture
• Positive attitude to work-life balance
What are you waiting for? Begin your Black Country Journey now and apply using your most up-to-date CV.
They are an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment that celebrates the richness of the human experience. They are dedicated to eliminating bias and discrimination at every stage and encourage applicants to get in touch should they require reasonable adjustments during the interview process. They welcome applications from underrepresented groups and believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
Their commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who may be at risk of harm.
Closing date: 27 April 2025
Interviews are expected to take place within 7 days of the closing date, adjustments will be made should successful candidates be unable to attend.
As they say in the Black Country, tara-a-bit!
You may also have experience in the following: Communications manager, Public Programme coordinator, Programme Manager, Programme Management, Project Manager, Policy Manager, Project Management, Development Manager, Project Delivery, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Education Programme Manager etc
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Job Title: Deputy Service Manager
Location: Warwickshire
Salary: £34,635 per annum
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Deputy Service Manager, supporting a high performing team to provide high quality, trauma informed support to victim/survivors of Domestic Abuse and their children, living in our safe accommodation. The deputy manager will contribute to the management of our dispersed accommodation service, in line with Refuge’s policies and procedures and quality management system.
The post holder will provide line management and support to staff, mainly Floating Support Workers. This will include providing supervision on complex casework issues such as child protection, overseeing operational emergencies and ensuring high standards of housing management.
Working closely with the Service Manager to ensure that contractual and other funding requirements are met fully, and that Refuge’s high-quality standards are maintained, the role may involve visiting potential sites and contributing to the establishment of new services in conjunction with the development team. The job involves working closely with staff that supports victim/survivors of Domestic Abuse in crisis using our services.
As a member of the management team, the post holder will be required to participate in an out-of-hours rota management service.
There is also a requirement to have access to a vehicle, as regular travel across Warwickshire between properties will be required.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 21 April 2025
Interview Date: 28 April 2025
Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
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Job Title: Deputy Service Manager
Location: Lambeth, London
Salary: £37,635 per annum
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Deputy Service Manager to support women and children who are impacted by domestic abuse and other forms of violence against women and girls.
In this role you will provide line management and support to staff who work with and help women and their children who experienced domestic abuse and are staying living in our refuges. Our Lambeth refuges are culturally specific services for women and children of African and Caribbean heritage. This will include providing supervision on complex casework issues such as child protection, overseeing operational emergencies and ensuring high standards of casework.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.
Closing Date: 09:00am 6 May 2025
Interview Date: 14 and 15 May 2025
Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
You will be from come from a background involving the creation and management of fundraising products, projects and/ or appeals, most likely within the charitable sector. You will have an outcome-focussed approach, with experience of managing multi-disciplinary fundraising teams. We would expect an understanding of preparing organisation- and project-level cases for support, and that you are comfortable with achieving financial and non-financial targets – and supporting team members to do the same. You will be a great communicator with a personable style who can work with many different people across the wonderful variety of geography, business development and activities of the Wildlife Trust.
You will enjoy actively challenging the status quo to find new ways of doing things, looking for good practice and solving problems as they arise. This is a new role which will evolve following your appointment so you should be excited by the flexibility and opportunities to take an innovative approach.
Who we are
North Wales Wildlife Trust is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK. With the invaluable support of volunteers and members we manage 35 nature reserves in north Wales. We also work with other organisations and landowners to protect and connect wildlife sites across the county and inspire local communities and young people to care for wildlife where they live.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We care for wildlife. We work for nature’s recovery. We bring people closer to nature.
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thrivin’ together is a UK women-only organisation led by lived experience of gambling. We offer space and time to women who actively gamble, are in gambling recovery or are impacted by someone else’s gambling. Set up as a CIC in July 2022 we have consulted with our community and co-produced support and activities for women to support a recovery with dignity, not apology.
Our approach is choice, voice and change and we seek to inspire and instil hope, ensuring that no woman in the UK impacted by gambling feels alone. We provide one to one support, group support and activities, access to counselling and Helping Hand evoucher payments. We involve our women, and they shape what we do. Currently all our work is online.
In this important role, you will manage our team to empower women by delivering responsive care, activities and support. The role will directly line manage our team through supervisions and fortnightly team meetings including the monitoring and reporting of progress and wellbeing. The role will ensure day to day administrative and operational processes are up to date and run smoothly.
The Project Manager will lead on our quarterly Advisory Board and Professional’s Network meetings and coordinate workshops and activities in collaboration with our team. The role will take responsibility as a Safeguarding Lead and will ensure policies are up to date with support from our Directors and Administrator.
Administration tasks, promoting the organisation and developing partnerships (within gambling recovery and beyond) are expectations of this role.
We welcome women who have been affected by their own or someone else’s gambling, however this is not essential criteria or a compulsory disclosure.
We offer flexible working, training and opportunities to develop in a small friendly team.
We do not consider a criminal record as a barrier to employment.
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Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Location:Home-based with frequent travel to projects across Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Hartlepool
Contract:Permanent
Do you want to work with multiple award-winning charity, FoodCycle? As Regional Manager you will represent, manage and co-ordinate FoodCycle for your allocated regional Projects. Our Projects are spaces where volunteers are empowered to run their own community meals using surplus food.
You will manage local relationships with supermarkets, volunteer recruitment channels and venues to enable this to happen. As an excellent communicator, you will manage the volunteers at each Project ensuring they are trained, supported and on-message with FoodCycle strategy, ensuring that volunteers are confident enough to self-organise and make a success of their Projects.
You will have experience of programme planning and delivery, and working with volunteers. You will be experienced in building relationships with a range of stakeholders, and be passionate about food and cooking.
There will be frequent travel to our projects in the North East, with some evening and weekend work needed to cover our projects. A full driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential for this rewarding role.
Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, and additional holiday for length of service (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.
How to apply:Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.
Deadline for your application:11.59pm on Wednesday 30 April 2025.
Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a 30 minute task prior to being invited to interview.
Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are a Disability Confident Scheme member.
Safeguarding: Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. This role will therefore require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
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As a Finance Manager at Cruse Bereavement Support you will oversee the day-to-day financial transactions made by Cruse Bereavement Support and ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all income and expenditure transactions undertaken. You will also assist in implementing the financial control within the team, oversee month-end processes and monthly payroll, and prepare the monthly management accounts and supporting information. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience at a national charity and make a difference.
How to apply
Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages. The closing date for applications is 25th April 2025. Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 30 April 2025, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.
Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.
Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
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Tomorrow’s Warriors, a leading charity dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in music, is on the lookout for an experienced Finance Manager. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and play a pivotal role in our financial operations. If you are a seasoned finance professional with a knack for strategic planning and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you!
Closing date Tuesday 6th May
First interview (online) Monday 12th May
Second interview (in person) Friday 16th May
About the role
The Finance Manager plays a pivotal role as a key advisor to the CEO, SMT and Board of Trustees, providing professional insights into financial matters to support effective planning and decision making. You will lead on all aspects of financial management including budgeting, accounting and compliance, financial management of grants and liaison with our auditors.
Please make sure to download the full Finance Manage Recruitment pack before you apply.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
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Monthly/Quarterly reconciliation of balance sheet and Profit & Loss accounts.
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Manage accruals and prepayments.
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Reconcile intercompany accounts.
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Manage Withholding Tax certificates
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Maintain Fixed Asset Register.
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Produce timely, detailed, and accurate quarterly financial reports and cashflow forecasts with variance management, to enable management decision making and for submission to funders.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues to produce an Annual Budget.
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Manage the organisation’s investment platform to maximise investment income and oversee cashflow management.
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Assist with the financial aspects of funding applications and monitoring reports.
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Manage audit compliance and the year-end audit process, providing the necessary information to external auditors.
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Complete statutory returns to Charities Commission and Companies House
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Manage Trustee governance at Charities Commission and Companies House
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Manage Gift Aid processing and HMRC returns.
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Manage all annual insurances and stakeholder pension scheme.
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Line-manage a part-time bookkeeper who oversees the purchase and sales ledger functions, bank payments and reconciliations, processing credit card and expense transactions, donation platform reconciliations and pension auto enrolment compliance.
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Provide ad hoc financial information to the CEO, SMT and Board as required.
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Be an active lead in the financial management of the company providing reports to the SMT, Board and funders
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Lead on providing insight into the financial aspects of the organisation’s activities.
Eligibility to apply: You must be resident in the UK and already have permission by law to work in the UK. Note: we are unable to consider any request to sponsor a work permit application.
Previous applicants need not apply, thank you.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Changing the musical landscape of Britain for over 30 years
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