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Reporting to: Director of Policy and Engagement
Direct reports: 1 x Scotland Policy and Public Affairs Manager and Legislative Lead, 2 x Policy and Public Affairs Officers, 1 x England Policy and Public Affairs Manager
Location of work: Home-based. The post holder must be easily and quickly commutable to London and will require frequent meetings in London. The role may involve some irregular travel throughout England and Scotland to attend events and meetings.
Contract type: Full-time, 35 hours per week, flexible hours may be considered. The role may require occasional evening and weekend work
Contract Length: Permanent
Salary: £54,500 - £56,500
BACKGROUND
Our work has never been more needed. The latest research suggesting that the number of children and young people at risk of hunger has rocketed to 2.6 million* means that one in five children don't have enough to eat.When a child is too hungry to learn, when they’re aching for something to eat, they can’t concentrate. They can’t absorb information. Big feelings and worries can be impossible to control. They fall behind in their studies.
Magic Breakfast provide a nutritious and filling breakfast to over 300,000 children and young people every school day. We work with schools in areas of high disadvantage, helping staff target the children most in need without barrier or stigma. Magic Breakfast are ambitious to grow our impact to remove hunger as a barrier to learning for all children and young people in the UK.
This is an exciting time to join Magic Breakfast if you wish to make a difference to the lives of children as we work to influence both policy implementation, with the national rollout of primary-aged universal school breakfast, and legislative change, through the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. There has also been commitment from the Scottish Government for a national breakfast scheme and we are seeking to expand our advocacy work into Wales. Magic Breakfast’s influence will be instrumental to ensuring school breakfasts are implemented in a way that is hunger-focused and barrier free.
In addition, thousands of secondary school children are at risk of losing their free school breakfasts from September next year. For many of these students, this is their only opportunity to have a nutritious meal before facing a demanding school day, including taking exams. And for the very youngest, we know that the disadvantage gap begins before they even reach reception. With the Government commitment to another 100,000 places in school-based nurseries, early years is also a critical part of our advocacy work.
Being part of the work of Magic Breakfast is your chance, together with parents, teachers and people across the UK, to demonstrate the power of school breakfasts and to shape the way forward to end morning hunger for good.
*Food Foundation Insecurity Tracker Jan 2025
JOB PURPOSE
The Head of Policy & Public Affairs will review, develop and implement our advocacy strategy and lead a team to influence the devolved legislatures across the UK to address child morning hunger, with a view to the underlying systemic causes of child poverty and hunger, by driving change through policy and legislation. The role operates at our ‘Head of level’ which is the most senior operational specialist level and provides both operational and strategic leadership.
This role will also provide wider leadership across the charity and input into organisational strategy development and planning as part of the Core Management Group. This role will ensure that the Policy and Public Affairs function is aligned to the wider strategic aims and outcomes of Magic Breakfast as well as the internal operational systems and delivery.
The strategic leadership will ensure an external and long term view, with an outward looking and forward thinking approach that builds thought leadership, relationships and partnerships, with positioning to anticipate and build on new opportunities to end child morning hunger for good.
It will require an experienced Policy and Public Affairs professional, with significant experience of high impact and demonstrable outcomes at a senior level in the field. The postholder will lead the policy and public affairs team to influence the Early Adopters Scheme, the national rollout of primary school breakfast provision in England and breakfast legislation in the Children’s Wellbeing Bill (CWB).
They will also develop, guide and lead plans to influence the Scottish government, particularly in the run up to the election in May 2026 and the influencing of manifestos; and will lead Magic Breakfast’s upcoming influencing work in Wales.
In the external leadership that the role provides they will build relationships with politicians, political influencers, special advisors and civil servants to establish long-term, sustainable solutions to child morning hunger in the UK.
As a compassionate, people centric and inspiring leader they will work to enable their team to grow and develop in their skills ensuring they can step away from the detail whilst retaining accountability, build effective resource management and progression pathways. This role may manage external consultants where necessary, and work collaboratively with external organisations to amplify our voice and asks and strengthen our position as a thought leader.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Review and define the advocacy strategy for 25/26 in line both with moving political environment and Magic Breakfast’s influencing agenda, considering the systemic barriers to ending child morning hunger for good.
· Develop and maintain close relationships with the Department for Education and other key departments including Department for Health and Social Care and Treasury, to secure hunger and child focus as key priorities for breakfast provision.
· Develop, monitor and evaluate influencing plans for each devolved nation
· Support the development of influencing plans with coalition groups and organisations to influence school breakfast policy, commitments and implementation
· Review policy positions in Wales and Northern Ireland and define our advocacy approach, gaining external insights and analysing available research and data to shape the plan
· Develop a vision for advocacy beyond current demands, considering political appetite and gaining insight from lived experience communities and relevant sectors, to ensure that we are clear on future asks, and can build the foundation towards them.
· Work with Impact and Insights team to define future research needs to meet our longer-term advocacy plans
· Enhance and establish internal processes and ensure good internal information dissemination
· Work closely with key internal stakeholders to shape advocacy work and support broader organisational objectives
· Embed learnings and develop a fail fast, learn fast culture in the team
· Coach, support and lead direct reports enabling increased professional development, strategic decision making, proactive project management and robust political influencing
· Contribute to and help shape the work of the Core Management Group to ensure ongoing alignment for in year implementation of the strategic plan and create integrated future year plans which meet organisational goals
· Monitor and review KPIs to monitor and measure both team and cross organisational performance, using the results to guide teams and surface learnings
· Assess areas of risk and escalate where necessary and according to policy
· Develop and monitor annual team budgets
General
• Work collaboratively across the organisation, building good working relations and providing ad-hoc support to other teams and members of staff
• Passion and commitment to Magic Breakfast’s aim of alleviating morning hunger as a barrier to learning for children in the UK.
• Help to maintain a positive working environment; keeping the vision of Magic Breakfast at the heart of everything we do.
• Share Magic Breakfast’s commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
• Establish and ensure existing Ways of Working are adhered to across team
• Adhere to all Magic Breakfast policies and procedures and ensure that all activity is compliant with current legislation, GDPR, data protection and child safeguarding requirements
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
· Strategy development, demonstrating a deep understanding of how to craft, implement, and evolve strategies that align to operational outcomes for the Policy and Advocacy function as well as enabling our organisation strategy in our aim to end child morning for good.
· Stakeholder management and partnership building with extensive experience of engaging, influencing, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including senior political figures, policymakers, funders and sector leaders.
· Ability to confidently and flexibly deal with volatile political environment, anticipating potential developments and adapting to emerging situations to meet aims
· Highly experienced in developing and shaping policy positions, using insights, research and data sets to inform and guide decision-making
· Understanding and experience of the role of the broader external environment to shape policy asks and political influencing, including the implications of a policy ask in one sector on another.
· Experience of influencing key political events such as budgets, national elections and the legislative process.
· Significant experience of coaching, supporting and managing the development of a team, with the ability to make difficult decisions and challenge where needed to deliver the organisational strategy.
Desirable
· Experience of education, food insecurity, child poverty or childcare sectors
Skills and Abilities
• Effective leadership mentality with confidence to step away from the detail and delegate responsibility, enabling others to use judgements, make decisions, learn from failures and continuously improve.
• Analytical and evidence based decision making, with the ability to turn data and analysis into policy and advocacy related recommendations or outcomes for action.
• Effective planning, prioritisation and project management skills. Able to organise self and team to meet planned objectives and strategic direction with the ability to pivot and manage the unexpected.
• Strong, influential and impactful interpersonal and communication skills and to advocate for own specialism, department and Magic Breakfast's mission, effectively conveying the organisation's impact and needs to a wide range of audiences.
• Operational and financial acumen and analysis: understanding and practical application of knowledge as required around funding considerations, budget development and management, risk management, and ensuring systems in place for efficiency by setting and maintaining policy and procedural frameworks.
• An outward looking and forward thinking approach that drives a sense of curiosity, innovation and continuous improvement. Always thinking what can we learn from others, what new developments can be explored and what are the opportunities for the function to improve and grow with others too.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Magic Breakfast we value our employees and work hard to develop offer a supportive, respectful culture which enables everyone to bring their whole self to work.
Please find attached our job pack
APPLICATION PROCCESS
Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please email our People and Culture Team, recruitment @ magicbreakfast. com
Shortlisting - w/c 5th May
Interview 1 - 15th and 16th May
Interview 2 - w/c 21st May
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Sitting within the Supporter Led Fundraising (SLF) department, the Sporting Events Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for securing over £3.5m income from individuals and groups fundraising through mass participation events including The London Marathon, International Marathons, The Great North Run, Threshold Events and more!
As one of two Sporting Event Managers, you will join a busy and successful team of 10 responsible for the delivery and optimisation of our events portfolio. We are looking for an exceptional individual, who will lead on the planning, project management and delivery of ARUK’s flagship third-party events, including London Landmarks, Own Place in Event Fundraising and challenge events.
This is a line management role, currently responsible for 4 direct reports and the strategic oversight of the events they manage. You will work closely with the other Sporting Event Manager to ensure consistency with supporter stewardship, manage budgets and support in financial planning, review team capacity and identify and manage priorities throughout the event calendar year, ensuring efficiency and a first-class supporter experience, with an overall goal of maximising income for dementia research.
You will be an integral part of the SLF Managers Team, helping drive our ambitious organisation growth and ultimately helping us find a cure. The role is managed by the Head of Sporting Events & Volunteering (HoSV).
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Line Management
· Line management of the high performing 2x Sporting Events Officers and 2x Sporting Events Executives; inspiring and driving their success to ensure they remain highly motivated in their roles, achieve their targets and play a key part in the performance of the wider Sporting Events Team, and Alzheimer’s Research UK.
· Monitor, review, and empower direct reports to ensure effective communication across the wider team and with key stakeholders e.g. volunteering, RFO’s and wider SLF.
· Support your direct line reports in their development, helping them to spot opportunities for growth.
Monitoring and Reporting
· Manage the Sporting team’s income and expenditure budget, including monthly reporting, and supporting HoSV with monthly reforecasts, and annual budget and operational plan setting.
· Review participation and income against event targets to track impact, ROI and cost income ratio and report back to HoSV regularly.
· Ensure the fundraising CRM (salesforce) is being used effectively to facilitate accurate supporter stewardship and financial reporting.
· Use data insights and trends to support the HoSV in budgeting, forecasting and event portfolio reviews.
· Continue to review and be willing to change Sporting Event Team processes and contribute to wider organisational process changes where necessary.
· Support the embedding of our CRM system: Salesforce, including writing processes and ensuring CRM best practice across the team.
Relationship Management
· Build and maintain excellent working relationships with our third-party event providers and identify new opportunities and ensure all avenues are being optimised for ARUK.
· Identify and steward alongside the Regional Fundraising Officers’ high-value supporters to ensure we are spotting opportunities beyond their current event.
· Work collaboratively within SLF, to ensure all fundraising opportunities are shared and communicated and resources are available.
· Work closely with the Marketing & Engagement Team to brief in marketing requirements, share trends, learnings, and results to optimise future activities.
· Work closely with managers from SLF Departments and work together as a management team to support on the strategic direction of ARUK, as well as deliver any tactical projects.
· Support and consult with any cross functional teams to deliver our third-party events portfolio.
Strategy & Operational Planning
· Work in consultation with the HoSV to develop the sporting events strategy and annual tactical plan for ARUK to continue to build income in this area.
· Work with HoSV to further develop our events strategy for 2026 onwards.
· Stay abreast of sector sporting events activity to ensure effective positioning and marketing of events.
Stewardship and Supporter experience:
· Plan and deliver an excellent communications journey for sporting event participants including exploring new technologies and how we can talk to our supporters in the way most effective and relevant to them- whether that be email, phone, face to face or SMS. Whilst also ensuring it aligns with wider stewardship goals with the charity and future cross-sell asks.
· Attend third-party events and oversee appropriate staff and volunteer representation to give the maximum brand presence and give the supporters the best possible event day experience e.g. Cambridge Half, London Marathon, London Landmarks, Great North Run and any other events where we need staff.
· Work with the wider SLF team to share best practise, ‘surprise and delight’ success and re-engagement activity to help drive long-term loyalty.
· Work with Regional Fundraising Officers, Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships teams to pass over warm and relevant supporters at the best points in their individual stewardship journeys.
· Work alongside Data and Insights Teams to understand the potential lifetime value of our sporting events participants and ensure opportunities are developed for supporters to hold a long-term fundraising relationship with ARUK.
What we are looking for:
· Experience of delivering mass participation fundraising, in particular managing high-profile/ large third-party event partnerships
· Great knowledge and passion for building excellent supporter relationships and ensuring supporters feel valued and thanked appropriately.
· Good practice and understanding of GDPR and compliance.
· Supporter/stakeholder management experience.
· Project management experience.
· Proven track record of meeting or exceeding financial and non-financial targets.
· Line Management experience.
· Excellent CRM/database management skills.
· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
· An ability to manage a busy and varied workload.
· First-class organisational skills.
· Excellent attention to detail.
· Skilled at building excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
· A positive and contagious enthusiasm to inspire others.
· An approachable team player who is always seeking opportunities for collaboration.
· An interest in data analysis and financial aptitude.
· Flexibility to work unsociable hours and willingness to travel.
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 £43,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 5th May 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
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 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 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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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About you
You will be a policy, campaigns and public affairs professional with a passion for change and social justice. You will have good working knowledge of the policy and political landscape. You will have experience of developing policy and research which helps to bring about change. Self-motivation, planning, and ability to respond quickly to a changing external environment, will be at the heart of your approach. You’ll have a strong sense of purpose to bring about change that improves carers’ lives and will be results driven. Collaboration internally and externally will be important to you.
About the role
The Policy and Public Affairs team is responsible for Carers UK’s policy, media, campaigns, research, public affairs and media functions, working with our colleagues in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We are a small team carrying out the full range of public affairs activity, from raising awareness of caring through public campaigns and in the media, to influencing Parliament, Government and wider stakeholders through new research, policy expertise and our campaigning work.
This role plays a vital part in delivering the charity’s core aims to make life better for carers by:
- Contributing to Carers UK's policy and campaigns function in the development and dissemination of policy and supporting key projects to maintain and improve the reputation of the organisation.
- Monitoring, highlighting, and analysing key policy developments by the UK Government and other public bodies regarding their potential impact on carers.
- Liaising and building strong working relationships across the organisation to help deliver the policy and public affairs team’s objectives.
- Ensuring that Carers UK effectively communicates its purpose, policy, and campaigns to achieve change, helping to build the carers movement.
- Having responsibility for aspects of the organisations work and being involved in the full range of Carers UK’s policy, public affairs, and campaigns activities.
About us
Carers UK’s vision is to create a society that recognises, values and supports carers. As the leading national charity for unpaid carers, we exist to make life better for carers, however caring affects them. Our support, advice, information and campaigning work are now needed more than ever, as unpaid carers are providing more and more care, adversely impacting on their own health and wellbeing.
Diversity and inclusion
Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.
To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.
As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.
At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please email the recruitment team to discuss.
The closing date for applications is 5pm, Monday 28 April 2025
Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.
Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.
Carers UK are actively interviewing as we receive applications.
Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks as well as seek references before a formal offer is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working closely with the Executive Director, senior team members and trustees, we are looking for an Executive Assistant and Company Secretary who has knowledge and experience of working with senior management and trustees in the arts and/or charitable sector to support the effective governance and leadership of the organisation.
You will be highly organised, diplomatic, and proactive with good attention to detail.
Contract and Hours
Permanent, full or part-time, 1.0 (36.25 hours / 5 days) or 0.8 ( 29 hours / 4 days) per week, 9.15-5.30pm per day, including lunch break. Minimum two days per week are to be worked at Crafts Council office, with requirement to attend all relevant Board and committee meetings and key staff events.
Crafts Council aims to support flexible working and part time arrangements where it is appropriate for the role.
Salary
£28,000 to £34,000 gross per annum based on full-time working, dependent upon experience.
Location
Crafts Council Office and Gallery is based in Islington, London, with some hybrid / home working.
Role to Commence
As soon as possible from May 2025 onwards.
Reporting to
Managed by the Executive Director and supporting the Senior Management Team and Trustees.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as Company Secretary for board and committee meetings - Organise meetings, planning up to a year in advance and working with trustees to ensure availability
- Prepare papers, ensure that they are issued in a timely manner, draft minutes, keep log of follow up actions
- Support the Executive Director with email and correspondence
- Drafting responses and acting as a first responder, provide personal assistant duties and leadership administration, such as arranging internal and external meetings, travel itineraries and diary management
- Meeting preparation: Prepare agendas, gather necessary materials, and follow up on action items from meetings
- Support the Executive Director in drafting briefing documents, reviewing policy documents and providing succinct summaries
- Project support: Assist with project management tasks, including research, data compilation, and presentation preparation
- Make use of time-saving tools (AI) and ensure that Executive Office is run efficiently and productively
- Support Craft Council Executive team with administration duties, including diary management, presentation design, meeting and travel co-ordination and follow up, processing invoices and expenses
- Support with event management where required, e.g. board and staff away days
- Support the recruitment and induction of new trustees, ensuring that induction packs are up to date and accurate
- Provide administrative support to the Chairs & trustees as required
- Reconcile financial expenditure, such as credit cards, raise purchase orders and code invoices as required
- Be an ambassador for the Crafts Council and represent it at appropriate events
- Be discrete, maintaining confidentiality and being comfortable dealing with a wide range of people
Note: Board related meetings include Trustee meetings (4 per year), Finance Audit & Risk meetings ( 4 - 6 per year), Nominations and Remuneration Committee meetings (x 1 per year) and other Committees and Panels (as required).
General
The postholder will:
• Have a strong commitment to accessibility and social justice, ensuring that we are adhering to best practice
• Assist in developing and maintaining effective teamwork across Crafts Council
• Be flexible within the broad remit of the post
• Continuously seek ways to improve personal, team and business performance
• Attend and participate in Crafts Council performance, development, and training programmes
• Ensure that you comply with all Health and Safety regulations and safe working practice as required by current legislation and the Company’s Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies and practices
• Adhere to Crafts Council policies, procedures and code of conduct including in relation to GDPR
• Participate as an active and responsible member of the management team and contribute to the development of Crafts Council policies, strategies, business and operational plans
• Understand the importance of equality and inclusion in the workplace
• Always promote the highest level of customer experience
• Undertake any other duty which may be reasonably allocated
Please provide a CV and covering letter including the following information:
-Your interest in working for the Crafts Council and this position
-Details of your relevant knowledge, skills and experience
-Share more about your interest in governance in the charitable sector, providing a notable example.
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Sightsavers is looking for a M&E Project Officer who is an expert in using, training on and troubleshooting mobile survey and system tools, to support Sightsavers' NTD function in Nigeria.
Salary: Local terms and conditions apply
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Contract: 2-year Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Standard office hours
About the role
We are looking for a monitoring and evaluation health program specialist within NTDs, with excellent mHealth experience and skills in using mobile survey and system tools to support programme staff and partners across Nigeria.
As mHealth Project Officer, you will be experienced with working with NTDs databases, WHO supported information systems, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools and mapping. You will be skilled using digital tools, mHealth survey and system tools, such as DHIS 2, ArcGIS, QGIS, Stata, SPSS and able to provide technical support to a high level on these and other mobile applications.
As mHealth Project Officer you will:
- Have extensive experience in the monitoring and evaluation of health programmes
- Experience in design and programming of mHealth surveys and applications
- Experience of providing technical support on mHealth surveys, applications and systems to stakeholders and partners
- Experience of providing training in mHealth surveys, applications and systems
- Experience in data analysis using Stata, SPSS, Epiinfo and other Statistical Packages
- Experience in using Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS, QGIS)
- Experience using and understanding of DHIS 2, including trouble shooting
- Experience in using mobile applications for data collection
- Available to travel nationally approximately 30% of role
- A commitment to disability inclusion
This is a varied role, please read the full for further details.
Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
Benefits
Sightsavers offers a reward package based on local pay, local contracts and local benefits and will not normally offer international contracts. Sightsavers is committed to investing in the training and development of its employees and offers a supportive work environment.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
We anticipate that the evaluation process will include a written task and a 2-stage remote itnerview
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.
In line with its commitment to safe programming and recruitment, Sightsavers participates in the inter-agency (MDS) administered by the . Through collaboration with other MDS members, Sightsavers aims to ensure that there are no sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment issues relating to potential new hires and that we can respond systematically to checks from fellow MDS members. This ensures our work is accountable, delivered to a high standard and supports safeguarding across the development and humanitarian fields.
LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university
Department of Statistics
External Engagement and Communications Officer
Salary from £36,008 to £40,991 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £43,854 pa inclusive of London allowance.
A founder department of the globally renowned London School of Economics, the Department of Statistics is home to internationally respected experts with cutting-edge specialisms in Ai, data science, probability in finance and insurance, social statistics, time series and statistical learning, and more. We have a leading reputation for teaching and research, and our number one priority is maintaining and enhancing this standing.
In line with our strategic ambitions, we are seeking an ambitious and skilled External Engagement and Communications Officer to join our new communications team, situated within the Department’s growing, and friendly, professional services team.
As the External Engagement and Communications Officer, you will have the opportunity to play an important role in our mission to raise the profile of the Department’s work among audiences old and new, close to home and far afield.
You will work closely with the other members of the communications team, collaborating and leading on various existing projects and areas of work, as well as having the opportunity to propose and develop new initiatives and workstreams. Among these, contributing to our efforts to drive increased engagement and impact (especially through establishing connections with external stakeholders and industry partners) will be key, as will be working with colleagues to sustain and expand our events programme.
Previous experience of working successfully in a communications role is essential, and we have a strong preference for this to have been in a higher education or research context.
The successful candidate will be joining at an exciting time for the Department as we grow, work towards our goals, and look to REF 2029. We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.
We look forward to receiving your application.
For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.
If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 11 May 2025 (23.59 UK time).
Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
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Programme Officer
We are looking for a Programme Officer to join this charitable programme based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus with a mission of working in partnership to improve healthcare globally.
Position: Programme Officer
Location: Hybrid working to include days in the office on Cambridge Biomedical Campus
Salary: £28,000 – 31,000 per annum FTE (depending on skills and experience)
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 27th April 2025 - however they reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received or a successful candidate is found.
About the role:
This is an exciting and busy role with broad responsibilities across the programme and includes project management and administration.
You will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of an extensive portfolio of activities to strengthen health systems and improve the quality of health care globally, working closely with their members (NHS staff volunteers) and partners.
Some of your key responsibilities will be to:
- Provide management, finance and administrative support for the health partnerships including support for virtual and remote training and mentorship activities.
- Provide comprehensive management and stewardship of CGHP members. Ensure members’ data is stored safely and securely on the CRM database.
- Provide support to grant management, especially expenditure tracking and donor reporting.
- Support Gender Equality and Social Inclusion activities .
- Work with the Director and Fundraising Lead to develop and write funding proposals.
- Work with the Communications Lead to develop communications materials and publications including social media, to maintain and update website, and to support designing and purchase of branded promotional material.
- Work with the whole team to successfully implement events.
About You:
To be successful in the role of Programme Officer you will need to have project management experience and excellent organisational and administration skills, be someone who is particularly good at interacting with others, and who can prioritise workloads effectively and work flexibly to meet shifting demands.
You will also need to have the following skills and experience:
- Educated to degree level or with equivalent experience.
- Evidenced commitment to and interest in global health work.
- Project management experience, preferably in the international development/health sector.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail.
- Experience in office administration
- Independent, resilient, and creative
- Ability to work as part of a small team, and to support others when necessary.
- A ‘can-do’ attitude; solutions-oriented; want to make a difference.
- Enjoyment being busy – this is not a quiet job!
- A sense of humour
The experience of working internationally, in a healthcare charity, or working alongside the NHS would be beneficial for this role.
In return:
This is an amazing charity to work for! Global Health is about improving health and achieving health equity for all people worldwide. They have been strengthening health systems across the world through education, reciprocal learning, and relationship building. The charity uses a health partnership model - working with hospitals, governments and health organisations in Cambridgeshire and East of England region and in global majority (low- and middle- income countries (LMIC) to provide specialist expertise, support shared learning and encourage sustainable change.
You will receive a fantastic benefits package that includes:
- Pension Scheme
- Group Life Assurance @ 4 x Salary
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Annual Eye Tests + £65 (towards Computer Use Glasses)
- Leisure Centre on site
- NHS Discount Schemes
- Health Cash Plan – Medicash
- Employee Assistance Programmes
- 25 days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays PLUS Your Birthday off - increases by one day each year after 2 years’ (up to 29 days)
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme
We strongly encourage candidates of different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new team member is an opportunity for the organisation to bring in a different perspective and further diversify the charity.
Other roles you may have experience in could include Programme and Engagement Officer, Programme and Communications Officer, Programme / Project Coordinator, Programme / Project Manager, Policy Officer, Policy Manager, Senior Programme Manager.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
The Diocese of Chester is seeking to recruit a Property Officer to assist and support the Property Manager in providing efficient and effective management of the Diocese's property portfolio.
The successful candidate will be an excellent administrator, with working knowledge of spreadsheets. They will be able to deal with people sensitively and tactfully. Sympathy with the ethos of the church of England is essential.
The role will be based in Church House at Daresbury Park, Warrington, with some hybrid working available
The job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website - Please see website address in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button.
Closing date: Tuesday 6th May 2025
Interviews: Friday 23rd May 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Managing Director, Home-Start Wandsworth (HSW)
The Role:
The Managing Director sets the vision and strategy for HSW. They lead on income generation and profile raising; working with local stakeholders, building partnerships, and growing funding relationships to achieve that. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the MD will set annual objectives alongside long term goals - whilst providing vision and leadership to the team. The role will ensure operational excellence, providing direction & coaching when needed, to deliver innovation, sustainability & compliance.
The Person:
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We are looking for a passionate, dynamic and empathetic leader who is committed to the Home-Start ethos.
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A track record in income generation, partnership working and team management are essential.
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The successful candidate will combine collaboration, creativity and resilience, with a proven ability to deliver.
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Experience of leading change and driving sustainability within a small charity would be particularly valuable.
Reports to:
- Chair, Board of Trustees
Key Responsibilities:
- Set the overall strategy, vision and annual objectives for the organisation, alongside the Board of Trustees.
- Be accountable for the overall performance of the organisation and leadership of the team, including guidance and coaching for direct reports.
- Develop and deliver a robust and sustainable funding strategy
- Develop and deliver the long-term grant funding strategy, leading the bidding process for the organisation. Actively research and build relationships with grant funders to maximise opportunities and success. Write & submit grant applications, working with relevant members of the Team and Trustees. Give strategic direction to the Operations Manager, as required, on progress reporting to grant funders.
- Develop and drive the community fundraising strategy for the charity working with relevant members of the team and Trustee committee members. Build local partnerships with businesses, schools and churches to increase regular giving.
- Actively champion and contribute to fundraising events - and generate ideas for new activity.
- Manage key strategic partnerships, relationships and donors on an ongoing basis to ensure income, volunteer and referral pipelines are maintained to optimise the organisation’s impact.
- Working with the Operations lead, ensure the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation.
- Provide regular performance and progress reports to the board as requested and ensure the charity is compliant with all HSUK policies and procedures.
- Set and manage the annual operational budget, and ensure the effective management of all HSW resources, IT provision and operational contracts.
Additional responsibilities:
- Develop and advocate for the profile of the organisation within the borough and represent it to relevant bodies, including HSUK and HSL, taking an active role in working groups. Act as an ambassador and embodiment of the organisation’s values.
- Deliver the annual impact report alongside the Communications Manager.
- Ensure the completion of all Operational HSUK Quality Assurance assessments.
- Be accountable for safeguarding in the operational team, working closely with the Safeguarding lead, who is responsible for delivery.
- Act as the Data Protection officer for the organisation.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Management experience of small/medium teams in the voluntary sector.
- Proven track record of success in charity fundraising and grant application processes.
- Experience of strategy conceptualisation and delivery- including leading others or working collaboratively to develop strategic & operational plans.
- Successful experience of stakeholder, network or partnership working.
- Understanding of current legislation and regulatory frameworks for babies, children and families.
- Operational coordination and project management experience.
- Financial understanding & experience of managing budgets >£100,000 (TBC)
- Highly IT literate with a confident understanding of Google applications, and Charity Log, or other database management systems.
- The ability to manage and address governance, financial, IT and personnel matters swiftly and confidently with little need for supervision.
- Ability to produce accurate and timely reports.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
- Knowledge of the local area and beneficiaries.
- A commitment to and understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities and data protection.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You will be from a corporate fundraising or sales/business development background within the private, public or charitable sector. You will have a commercially-minded yet mission-driven approach grounded by experience in managing a supporter or sales pipeline, and of prioritising prospects to deliver the best return on investment. We would expect you to be comfortable with the need to achieve income generation-related targets. 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.
To succeed and be happy in your role, you will enjoy making both face-to-face pitch presentations and writing successful fundraising or sales proposals – and, of course, contributing to our core purpose: to bring wildlife back, empower people to take action for nature and create a society where nature matter. 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.
We care for wildlife. We work for nature’s recovery. We bring people closer to nature.




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Fundraising Officer
We are looking for a Fundraising Officer to join this charitable programme based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus with a mission of working in partnership to improve healthcare globally.
Position: Fundraising Officer
Location: Hybrid working to include days in the office on Cambridge Biomedical Campus
Salary: £28,000 – £31,000 per annum FTE (depending on skills and experience)
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Contract: Initial two-year fixed-term contract (part-time considered)
Closing date: Sunday 27th April 2025 – however, they reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received or a successful candidate is found.
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate and expanding team at a pivotal time in their development. As Fundraising Officer, you will play a vital role in helping to secure funding across multiple income streams to support healthcare improvement projects in the UK and internationally.
You will work closely with the Fundraising Lead and wider team to grow support from trusts and foundations, individuals, corporate donors and community fundraisers. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to build your skills across diverse fundraising activities, contribute to compelling funding proposals, and support stewardship and events.
Some of your key responsibilities will be to:
- Write high-quality funding proposals and donor reports.
- Provide excellent stewardship for supporters, including thanking and ongoing communication.
- Research and develop new income opportunities from trusts, corporates, and individuals.
- Support the delivery of CGHP fundraising and stewardship events.
- Promote and manage CGHP's Giving Circle and help CGHP members with their own fundraising.
- Work with the Communications Lead on fundraising campaigns and promotional materials.
- Maintain accurate records and financial data using a CRM database.
About You:
To be successful in the role of Fundraising Officer, you will need fundraising experience and be highly organised, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about global health.
You will also need to have the following skills and experience:
- A strong interest in and commitment to global health work.
- A proven track record in fundraising, particularly writing proposals and reports.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with high attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work proactively within a small, collaborative team.
- A self-starter who can use initiative and think creatively.
- Willingness to work flexibly, occasionally outside of normal hours, and to travel if required.
- A sense of humour and enjoyment of being busy!
Desirable: Experience working across multiple income streams and with volunteers would be an advantage.
In return:
This is an amazing charity to work for! Global Health is about improving health and achieving health equity for all people worldwide. They have been strengthening health systems across the world through education, reciprocal learning, and relationship building. The charity uses a health partnership model - working with hospitals, governments and health organisations in Cambridgeshire and East of England region and in global majority ( low- and middle- income countries (LMIC) to provide specialist expertise, support shared learning and encourage sustainable change.
You’ll join a supportive team and benefit from a generous package that includes:
- Pension Scheme
- Group Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Annual Eye Tests + £65 towards computer-use glasses
- Leisure Centre on site
- NHS Discount Schemes
- Health Cash Plan – Medicash
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Your Birthday off (increases to 29 days after 2 years)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
We strongly encourage candidates of different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new team member is an opportunity for the organisation to bring in a different perspective and further diversify the charity.
Other roles you may have experience in could include Fundraising Coordinator, Development Officer, Fundraising and Communications Officer, Trusts and Foundations Officer, Donor Relations Executive, or Engagement Officer.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Location: Head office in Victoria typically 1-2 days per week, remaining working from home
Flexible working: this role is based in Victoria with typical working hours of 9-5pm. Hybrid working is available in this position. Flexible working requests are available from day one. We would also consider applications from part time applicants working 4-4.5 days per week.
Salary: £80,000
We also offer:
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a discretionary Christmas closure
- Benefits platform with discounts on retail, dining and days out
- Salary sacrifice schemes for gym, bicycles and nursery/childcare
- Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme to support you inside and outside of work
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Role & Responsibilities
Our COO is a pivotal role – a similar role has not existed within our organisation for five years, during which time our income has increased from £4.5 million to over £6 million and rising. This role provides a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys making a role their own, finds great fulfilment in supporting others to achieve their best, and enjoys seeing positive changes in action.
As our COO, you’ll be a member of the Trust’s Senior Leadership Team with day-to-day overall leadership responsibility for finance, people, organisational development, impact measurement and governance.
- Support the CEO in ensuring the Trust’s good governance, including planning and preparation for Board and subcommittee meetings, and broader Trustee engagement including recruitment and away days
- Working closely with the CEO and SLT, take ownership of the development and implementation of the Trust’s 5yr strategic business plan ensuring regular review of financial progress and high-quality reporting to the Board
- Lead on risk management, business continuity and crisis management including resilience planning and developing contingency procedures
- Lead, develop and manage the Central Services team including two direct reports: Head of Finance and Head of People & Organisational Development
- Act as the Trust’s Health and Safety lead by taking a proactive approach to oversight and monitoring of the Trust’s H&S management systems and processes
(Please see job description for full role profile)
Our ideal Chief Operating Officer
- Senior level experience in an organisation with responsibility for developing, implementing and reviewing financial and strategic business plans
- Strong strategic finance and financial forecasting experience including working knowledge of charity SORP accounting, VAT, Gift Aid and balance of restricted and unrestricted income
- Proven skill and confidence in building, working with and interpreting complex financial spreadsheets and data; including the ability to model different financial scenarios and communicate effectively both with qualified finance professionals and non-finance colleagues
- Experience of working collaboratively to set and monitor organisational budgets and income targets, ensuring that accountability is embedded throughout the organisation and supporting organisational growth
- Commercial acumen, including a track record in identifying, developing and supporting successful and sustainable commercial operations within an organisation
- Demonstrable experience of overseeing the collation, analysis and communication of data to produce internal and external evaluations and reports
Closing Date: 28th April at 10am
Interviews: Are scheduled to take place on 2nd May (first stage) and 9th May (second stage) and reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates including the choice to meet online or in-person.
Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!
Our vision is a London alive with wildlife, with nature in everyone's neighbourhood. To achieve our goal of inspiring everyone to help restore London’s wildlife, we recognise that our team must better reflect and represent all of London’s diverse communities. Find out more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion on our website.
We are also committed to ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk is at the heart of our engagement with people. Read about our commitment to safeguarding on our website.
Our COO is a pivotal role – a similar role has not existed within our organisation for five years, during which time our income has increased from £4.5 million to over £6 million and rising. This role provides a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys making a role their own, finds great fulfilment in supporting others to achieve their best, and enjoys seeing positive changes in action.
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Imagine being told that you, or someone you love, is losing their sight. In that moment, two profound questions demand urgent answers:
• Can this be stopped?
• How will I live my life?
Currently, research into preventing and treating sight loss is chronically underfunded, receiving a mere 1.2% of publicly funded health research grants: people who are blind or vision impaired are three times more likely to experience loneliness and isolation than the general population.
We find and fund the brilliant minds and bright ideas that put change in sight. Our researchers are at the forefront, making breakthroughs and discoveries that will prevent, treat and cure eye disease. The partnerships we build and initiatives we support are changing life for blind and vision impaired people.
We are Fight for Sight: we won’t stop until we: Save Sight. Change Lives.
We have a clear ambition, led by our CEO, Keith Valentine, who has valuable lived experience of sight loss. We’ve secured well-respected and highly engaged ambassadors, such as Sir John Major and Frances Segelman.
We are now looking for experienced, committed, and creative individuals to join our dynamic team to help realise a new five-year growth strategy. You’ll be part of something impactful, we’d love to hear from you.
We have a busy challenge events programme and an active Family Fund community programme, with ambitions to grow this area over the coming years as part of our five-year strategy. Key areas we are looking to focus on are investing in digital marketing, taking steps towards devising our own mass-participation event and grand challenges, and further integration with our London based charity shops.
The Events and Community Fundraising Manager will play an integral role in ensuing this continued success and that we secure exciting new partnerships and opportunities.
Responsible to
Head of Community and Engagement
Direct reports
Events and Community Officer
Working hours and contract
This is a permanent full-time role. We will consider part-time and flexible arrangements.
Salary
£40,000
Location
Aldgate E1 and hybrid working. Minimum two days in the office and external meetings and events as required.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter / supporting statement of no more than two pages which evidences the specification. You must also answer the vetting questions via the application portal.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday, 28th April 2025
Early applications are encouraged. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis; therefore, we may close early subject to the number of applications received.
Role Responsibilities
Strategy and planning
• Deliver the existing Community and Events strategy and maximise opportunities for income growth
• Identify and develop new income generating opportunities across Community and Events Fundraising, devising new events and engagement opportunities
• Develop, implement and monitor against KPIs, annual plans, and income and expenditure budgets, ensuring targets are met with robust analysis and reporting
Income growth, event and supporter management
• Proactively manage all aspects of Community & Events Fundraising to increase our supporter base and maximise income, supported by the Events and Community Officer
• operational management of all income and expenditure ensuring sound ROI.
• Develop and deliver supporter journeys that raise average fundraising per head, decreases drop-outs and increases repeat entry
• Implement new digital and value exchange fundraising streams
• Optimise the Family Fund programme to strengthen commitment and fundraising potential of existing Family Funds, and enable recruitment of new Funds
• Deliver excellent support to fundraising groups and recruit new volunteers to fundraise and advocate on behalf of the charity
• Work collaboratively across the charity to facilitate cross-selling opportunities and engaging supporters in other fundraising opportunities, in particular working with the corporate team to recruit participants and support propositions at corporate fairs.
Fundraising events management
• Manage delivery of the event portfolio to achieve financial and sign-up targets, delivering effective on the-day support for event participants. This includes ensuring our events are accessible for visually impaired participants
• Deliver excellent supporter care to ensure supporters are motivated to achieve (and exceed) their fundraising targets, feel valued and build engagement with us
• Key point of contact for high level event participants and community fundraisers via face-to-face meetings, phone calls and emails – providing timely and personalised support
• Support the Events and Community Officer with enquiries, applications and registrations for challenge events, ensuring high levels of conversion, and capturing relevant supporter data
• Support the Head of Community and Engagement, or other teams within Fight for Sight with the successful delivery of key special events, including fundraising gala dinners or receptions, virtual events and mini conferences, and third party or established supporter events.
• When required, support the Events and Community Officer in managing guest lists, enquiries, and ticket sales for special/major donor events and receptions, delivering a seamless guest experience and timely follow-ups supporter care and relationship management
Marketing
• Oversee all paid Facebook advertising activity for events, updating web listings, and utilising our networks
• Work with the Marketing & Communications team to raise awareness/increase recruitment across all activities, highlighting case studies and media stories
• Develop and deliver effective and engaging content, and materials for supporters to increase recruitment, retention, and average fundraising amounts
• Oversee the creation and delivery of quarterly events e-newsletter, plus additional e-blasts
Managing information and reporting
• Work with the Database Manger to ensure accurate records within our CRM system (ThankQ) and management of income from online and offline giving
• Carry out post-event evaluations, analysing supporter data help facilitate greater levels of income
• Support other areas by attending events, exhibitions etc. as required by a small team with varied responsibilities
• Other duties as may be reasonably required by line manager role
Leadership & management
• Provide excellent leadership and line management of direct reports, ensuring that team members meet their individual objectives, develop and grow in their roles, and are motivated and high performing
• Work as part of the fundraising senior management team, alongside the Director and Head of Community and Engagement to devise, deliver and implement the team’s strategy and the organisation’s strategic plan
Other
• Become fully conversant with the aims and objectives of the organisation
• Keep up to date with developments in the sector and key new initiatives in our field
• To work at all times in compliance with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice and data protection legislation
• Events as necessary
Person specification
Desirable skills, knowledge & experience
• Minimum five years of experience of events and community fundraising, in particular with developing overseas or large-scale mass participant events.
• Experience with recruiting new volunteers and fundraisers from a range of community groups including but not limited to faith-based fundraising, schools and street collections.
• Meeting income targets of over £350,000.
• Experience with managing senior volunteers within fundraising groups and building excellent rapport with them.
• Liaising at all levels with the ability to motivate and inspire others to support financially.
• An effective networker, with an ability to build high level relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience of designing and delivering high impact stewardship programmes and delivering successful and engaging events.
• Proven experience of devising budgets and project plans and reporting against them.
• Excellent track record of personally securing community partnerships and supporter-led events
• Experience of implementing new digital and hybrid fundraising strategies.
• Effective time-management with the ability to manage conflicting prioritises to meet planned and unplanned demand, ensuring that deadlines are met.
• Understanding and experience of working within the requirements of the Code of Fundraising Practice and data protection legislation.
Personal qualities
• An understanding of and commitment to the sight loss community.
• An accomplished written communicator, adept at using the latest statistics and data to evidence need and impact whilst maintaining an engaging and human tone of voice.
• Excellent financial fluency.
• Flexibility and a practical, can-do attitude.
• Highly motivated and able to juggle a varied workload.
• Personable, with excellent listening skills and high emotional intelligence, with the ability to think creatively.
• Ability to identify new fundraising initiatives, assess likelihood of success and impact on resources, develop appealing ‘asks’ and match donor interests to funding needs/projects.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
Flexibility
The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as we grow. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.
Employee benefits
We value our staff and volunteers and want to make sure that they are supported in their work. Other benefits we also offer are:
• A great team and a supportive culture
• Employer pension contributions matching up to 10%, and death in service cover
• Generous parental leave
• Flexible/hybrid working options
• Apprenticeships scheme, study leave and financial support for training & development
• Cycle to work scheme, eye test vouchers, and a staff loan scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Program
• An active Social Committee and staff events
Application & Interview process
See above for How to Apply. Please note that we value the authenticity and individuality of our applicants and believe that your CV and cover letter should reflect your unique skills, experiences, and personality. Therefore, please refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, to produce your application materials. Applications drafted with the assistance of AI will be automatically rejected.
Successfully shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview in person at our Mansell Street offices.
The interview process will include two stages and will be conducted on a rolling basis. There is likely to be an exercise or task at second stage.
Accessibility
We believe in fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their abilities or circumstances, feel supported and valued. If you have any accessibility requirements or specific needs that you would like us to accommodate during the application process, please let us know. If you are unfamiliar with MS Teams and would like to familiarise yourself with the platform before the interview, we are more than happy to arrange a tech run-through to ensure your comfort and confidence.
Equal opportunities, diversity & inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Fight for Sight and Vision Foundation we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles that we have.
We have an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, including any adjustments required to support people from diverse community groups.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter / supporting statement of no more than two pages which evidences the specification. You must also answer the vetting questions via the application portal.
Deadline: Monday 28th April at 9am
Early applications are encouraged. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis; therefore, we may close early subject to the number of applications received.
Are you passionate about User Research?
We are looking for a User Research Officer to join our Continuous Improvement Team in England. This is a 12 month contract opportunity.
We are a friendly, collaborative team that works with funding teams across England, and colleagues from the wider organisation, to support continuous improvement.
We work with people to identify and deliver improvements to our funding programmes, systems, processes, knowledge and skills. We are passionate about continuously learning and improving to maximise our impact for communities across England.
This is an excellent opportunity for a user researcher who is passionate about understanding user experience and influencing change for both customers and colleagues.
Key responsibilities
This role requires a highly motivated person who is able to build excellent working relationships with people and teams across the Fund. The successful candidate will design and lead on a wide range of different types of user research. The types of research may include:
- Understanding and supporting the improvement of our funding programmes, processes and internal grant making system
- Targeted research with minoritised communities to better understand barriers to our funding
- Discovery of user needs to inform a Learning and Development plan
Interview Date: Tuesday 6 May - virtual
Location: We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. You can be based anywhere in England to ensure easy access to all of our England offices. Our England offices are based in Birmingham, Exeter, Leeds, London, Manchester and Newcastle.
Essential criteria
- Experience of planning and designing research that is appropriate, inclusive and ethical
- Experience of how to use different research techniques to understand situations or problems
- Strong analytical skills to interpret data and create clear, actionable findings
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences and present insights effectively
- A values-driven mindset, passionate about the Fund’s mission
- Ability to work flexibly and handle multiple competing priorities within a small team
Desirable criteria
- A good understanding of grant giving/ not for profit sector and the customer facing services needed
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Fundraising and Communications Officer is a vital member of the Membership and Development team, responsible for engaging and communicating with Humanists International's members and the wider public, with a strong focus on fundraising. This role involves developing and implementing communication and fundraising strategies, managing social media channels, creating compelling content, and utilizing AI tools to optimize outreach and fundraising effectiveness, particularly in engaging standard value supporters.
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising and Development:
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Develop and implement fundraising plans and campaigns, with a focus on strategies to engage and cultivate standard value supporters.
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Create compelling content for fundraising appeals, ensuring alignment with Humanists International's values and mission.
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Analyze fundraising data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, using AI-driven analytics where appropriate to understand standard value supporter behavior.
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Implement strategies to cultivate and steward relationships with donors, with a focus on upgrading standard value supporters.
Membership Communications:
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Manage all membership-related communications, including the monthly newsletter, ensuring content is engaging, informative, and promotes fundraising opportunities to standard value supporters.
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Establish and maintain a strong online presence through existing social media accounts (e.g., Twitter, Facebook) and by creating new accounts on platforms like Instagram and BlueSky.
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Develop and implement social media strategies to increase engagement and reach, with targeted campaigns for standard value supporters.
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Respond to inquiries and engage with members online, fostering a sense of community among standard value supporters.
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Utilize AI tools to schedule posts, analyze social media performance, and identify target audiences within the standard value supporter segment for fundraising.
Campaigns:
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Invest time and effort in relaunching the "End Blasphemy Laws" campaign, developing engaging content and promoting it across various channels to maximize fundraising and awareness, with specific strategies for standard value supporters.
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Support other campaigns led by Humanists International, contributing to their communication strategies and execution, with a focus on integrating fundraising elements and engaging standard value supporters.
Content Creation and Publication:
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Produce high-quality written and visual content for various platforms, including the website, social media, newsletters, fundraising appeals, and reports, tailored to appeal to standard value supporters.
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Support the Chief Executive in writing the annual report, ensuring it effectively communicates the organization's achievements and impact to all supporters.
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Use AI tools to assist in content creation, including generating initial drafts, optimizing content for different platforms, and ensuring consistency in tone and style, particularly for communications targeting standard value supporters.
Collaboration and Support:
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Work closely with the Advocacy and Membership Development teams to ensure consistent messaging and effective communication of Humanists International's work, with a focus on integrating fundraising into all communications with standard value supporters.
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Provide communications support to Young Humanists International, assisting with their campaigns and initiatives.
Planning and Strategy:
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Work with the Chief Executive Officer to develop a comprehensive annual communications and fundraising plan that aligns with the organization's strategic goals, with specific strategies for standard value supporters.
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Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication activities and make recommendations for improvement, using data and AI-driven analytics to assess engagement and fundraising outcomes among standard value supporters.
Person Specification:
Essential:
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences, including standard value supporters.
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Strong understanding of social media platforms and best practices, with experience in using social media for fundraising.
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Experience in creating engaging content for online and offline channels, including fundraising appeals.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Strong organizational and time management skills.
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Commitment to the values of Humanists International.
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Demonstrable experience and comfort using AI tools for content creation, social media management, or data analysis, with a focus on fundraising applications.
Desirable:
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Experience in campaign development and execution, with a focus on fundraising campaigns targeting specific donor segments.
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Graphic design skills and experience with design software.
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Knowledge of website content management systems.
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Familiarity with the international human rights landscape.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.