Development director jobs
Philanthropy and Partnerships fundraising at Alzheimer's Research UK has grown significantly over recent years. The Directorate has a track record of soliciting seven-figure donations and winning significant corporate partnerships with well-known and well-loved brands such as Omaze, Cadbury, Warburtons, Roadchef and Dobbies.
We are now looking to build upon our success by launching a new, significant fundraising appeal. This appeal will help drive further transformational growth, from income across majors donors, trusts and foundations, and corporate partners. Ultimately, it will help us funding cutting-edge research that will bring forward the day when we can diagnose, treat and prevent dementia.
The Senior Appeal Manager will lead on the successful delivery of the Appeal managing a team of experts across Proposition Management, Donor Relations and Prospect Development. Working closely with the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships you will design and deliver the operational aspects of the Appeal and support colleagues in Philanthropy, Partnerships and Research as they cultivate and engage a wide range of funders to the Appeal, including individuals, trusts, corporates and research organisations.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Strategic leadership
· Work with the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships, and the Heads of Corporates Partnerships, and Philanthropy, to lead on creating and implementing the strategy for the Appeal Team.
· Create clear KPIs for the Appeal and Monitor progress against these, whilst ensuring key stakeholders are informed for progress and any challenges.
· Ensure the wider Philanthropy and Partnerships Directorate has the tools it needs to be data driven in our decision making and fundraising.
Line Management and people management
· Inspire, motivate, challenge and support individuals and teams within the Appeal Team. Promote collaborative working across the team and with other teams across the charity, developing a culture of innovation, openness, accountability and resourcefulness.
· Line-manage three members of staff, namely the Donor Relations Manager, Proposition Manager and Prospect Development Manager, actively empowering, coaching and supporting them to develop their teams’ operational plans and deliver on key priorities.
· Set clear goals, objectives and KPIs for each team member and provide them with the ongoing guidance and support they need to reach them.
· Role model and actively embed Alzheimer’s Research UK values and behaviours across all activities, and champion the principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
· Provide strong leadership and support to the Appeal Team, through coaching, mentoring and developing individuals to enable them to effectively carry out their role. Carry out performance appraisal meetings and effectively promote team building and collaborative working to deliver the strategic and operational plans.
· Ensure all of the team’s activity is conducted to the highest standards and in line with the strategic priorities, developing consistent and rigorous methods for measuring success and sharing knowledge/outcomes across the team, department, and wider charity.
· Develop extensive relationships across ARUK to ensure that all work delivered by the team is informed by strategic and operational decisions and that colleagues provide the information and access required to deliver high quality relationship management, prospect research, stewardship and propositions.
Communications
· Work collaboratively with the Heads of Philanthropy, Corporate Partnerships and Research to develop and deliver plans to maximise high value donations and support from high net worth individuals, trusts, institutional partners, senior volunteers and corporate partners.
· Lead the Appeal, ensuring delivery of a compelling and robust case for support, a suite of impactful fundraising materials, that the prospect pool has sufficient numbers and level of prospects and that fundraisers have access to a series of cultivation and stewardship events and a stewardship matrix which can be flexed to meet the needs of different types of donors.
· Stay up-to-date with ARUK’s research and other news to be able to communicate effectively with supporters, disseminating the charity’s key messages both among the team and to key supporters.
What we are looking for:
· Demonstrable knowledge and experience of major gift and/or corporate fundraising.
· Knowledge of fundraising appeals and/or running significant projects.
· Experience of developing and implementing fundraising strategies.
· Experience of managing staff delivering outcomes in a fast-paced fundraising environment.
· Experience of creating outstanding donor-facing materials.
· Experience of prospect research and donor pipeline management
· Excellent communicator, with an ability to build relationships and inspire confidence and respect at all levels.
· Demonstrates strong negotiation, influencing and decision making skills, with an ability to present arguments logically and confidently
· Excellent listening skills, receptive to feedback and demonstrates flexibility, curiosity and an ability to learn.
· Strong team player who can work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
· Confident and engaging presenter with an ability to adapt style to suit the audience and react/manage short lead times.
· Excellent planning and organisational skills, with an ability to work to deadlines and reprioritise work in accordance with the organisational needs.
· Highly motivated and target driven, with an ability to demonstrate a proactive and pragmatic approach and identify ways to deliver creative and innovative solutions.
· Strong attention to detail with an ability to remain calm under pressure
· Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity.
· Excellent IT skills in PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
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 £53,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 21st April 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
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Be part of the vision; be part of RIBA.
RIBA is a global professional membership body, and a cultural organisation, driving excellence in architecture.
Salary: £40,000 plus £10,000 performance related bonus per annum, based upon experience and location
Location: London/Hybrid working
Hours: 35 hours per week, full-time, permanent
Corporate Partnerships
The RIBA Corporate Partnerships team is a new team that has been specifically created to innovate, attract, grow and deliver long-term, sustainable sponsorship revenue streams for RIBA, across a range of events, such as awards, conferences, talks, exhibitions and bespoke projects.
This is an exciting time for this team and RIBA. We are building a new future with mix of existing corporate partnerships and developing new business opportunities with sector leading brands.
About the Role
The Corporate Partnerships Manager is responsible for leading on the acquisition and development of new corporate partners with the intention of driving sales, year-on-year revenue growth and profitability, across the corporate partnership’s portfolio.
Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships, this role focuses on securing revenue from leading organisations, both in the UK and internationally, and supports the successful delivery of corporate sponsorship activities, working with colleagues across the RIBA.
This role includes targeting, engaging and developing business with potential clients in our business category. These include, software providers, accountants, lawyers, banks, property companies, developers and built environment consultants.
You will be required to
- Actively seek, secure and maintain new long-term commercially viable corporate partnership sales opportunities through networking, direct targeting and via business related social media
- Develop a pipeline of corporate partner prospects in line with the business strategies, goals and objectives
- Build and maintain strong relationships with potential corporate partners, through securing and leading new business meetings
- Provide first point of contact and dedicated account management for corporate partners dealing with any queries or new requirements that may arise
- Monitor and manage corporate partner feedback to support development and client service improvement initiatives
- Oversight of corporate partnership accounts ensuring delivery of all agreed terms and requirements, while enabling sponsors’ objectives are met
- Attend client meetings and internal stakeholder and management meetings as the representative of the Corporate Partnerships team
- Attend events to ensure corporate partners’ requirements are successfully delivered, in line with contracted objectives and goals
Working with the Head of Corporate Partnerships
- Develop strategies for evolving and growing corporate partnerships, employing market intelligence to identify opportunities and assess the current market conditions
- Investigate ways to diversify our corporate partnership base and implement strategies to extend and grow our revenue streams
- Devise and implement strategies to increase revenue year-on-year across the RIBA awards, exhibitions, conferences and RIBAJ ‘special projects
- Prepare high quality and compelling corporate partnership proposals and presentations
- Support the development of corporate partnerships marketing collateral
What are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of three years’ experience in a membership, media or an events organisation or charity. We are looking for an innovative individual with:
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational skills and written and verbal communication.
- A strong work ethic
- An ability to prioritise multiple projects simultaneously
- A knowledge of the architecture and construction industry would be an asset, though not essential.
- Proficient in all MS Office applications
- Ideally, experience of working with and selling to companies in our business category
Why Join us?
Our Benefits:
RIBA offers an amazing employee benefits package which includes (a) a generous pension scheme with employer contributions (up to 12%), (b) life assurance, (c) annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays and paid closure of 3 discretionary days between Christmas and New Year. For more details on our benefits, please visit our website.
If you would like to apply for the position, please submit your CV and covering letter on our website after you click "Apply". Your covering letter should outline how you meet the ‘Skills, Knowledge and Experience’ in the Job Description, which you will find on our website under supporting documentation. Please note that we will only consider applications with covering letters received directly through our website.
Closing date: Tuesday, 22nd April at 11.59pm
Interview dates: 30th April & 1st May
Second interview dates: w/c 12th May
Due to high volumes of applications we are unable to respond to everyone, however, should you be shortlisted for interview we will be in touch. We may also close an advert earlier than the date above if we receive enough quality applications.
Please note that you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to proceed with any candidates who cannot show the relevant documentation so please only apply if you meet these criteria. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
The RIBA aims to be an inclusive employer, committed to building an authentic and diverse environment where all are encouraged to be themselves. We champion work/life balance and welcome requests for flexible working across our organisation. We value applications from all sections of society and appreciate divergent experience, therefore if you are excited about the role and working with us, yet your experience may not align perfectly with every single skill or competency, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Registered Charity No. 210566
The Royal Institute of British Architects is a global professional membership body driving excellence in architecture.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Learning with Parents supports all families to have positive learning interactions together and leads the sector to learn what works in tackling inequality.
In partnership with over 160 primary schools, we support families across the UK to enjoy learning together at home. Families are motivated to sustain and enjoy frequent and positive interactions at home.
Our parental engagement journey with schools starts by focussing on reading. Our digital reading log is an inclusive way for schools and families to record reading, replacing physical reading records.
Our full Maths and English programme builds on the positive habits fostered by our reading log. It replaces traditional Maths and English homework with fun activities which have parent-child interaction at their heart. Through behavioural insight research, innovative technology and teacher training we ensure that as many families as possible are supported effectively.
We are working to improve parental engagement across the sector, by producing evidence of parents’ impact and generating insights into how schools can best support them. Learnings are disseminated through the Parental Engagement Forum and amplified through the Fair Education Alliance.
You can read our 2024 impact report here and see our latest news and blogs here.
About the Role
Learning with Parents is recruiting for a School Partnership Manager to work closely with the Schools Team to develop partnerships with new schools and support them as they launch our programme. As School Partnership Manager, you will have a key role supporting schools through our Learning with Parents programme to ensure learning spans a meaningful partnership across schools and homes.
We are scaling the number of schools who use our Reading Log in September. To ensure the success of this exciting development, we are increasing the capacity of our Schools Team to engage with new schools and onboard them onto our programmes.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a mission-led charity driving meaningful change in the education system.
Areas of Responsibility
Relationship Management
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Working closely with class teachers and school leaders to run successful programmes in partner schools
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Building strong relationships with schools to develop multi-year partnerships ensuring more families are supported through our programmes.
Sales
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Discussing and confirming annual renewal licences with schools
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Work with schools to develop our partnership with them each for example increasing coverage over all classes or adding new programmes to their subscription.
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Supporting Programme Director to identify new MATs and school leads
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Supporting with marketing to schools
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Refining our sales and onboarding process,
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Supporting the Schools Partnership Office with the sales pipeline on our CRM.
Programme Development
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Supporting with creation of school, child and parent facing materials
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Supporting with ongoing programme improvements and developments
Programme Impact
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Contributing to the compilation of impact summaries for school. Using engagement plans to drive the impact of programmes with schools
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Feeding back insights from schools to the rest of our teams to help strengthen the impact of programmes and inform our programme and partnership development.
Teacher Support
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Training and onboarding partner schools
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Facilitating sharing of best practice between schools.
About You
A successful School Partnership Manager will be eager to work in a small team, have a can-do attitude, and be keen to get stuck in to support the charity’s growth and impact.
Our ideal candidate would also be able to provide examples of when they have used the following skills and experience:
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Excellent communication skills
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Confidence working with a range of stakeholders
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Experience working within the UK education system, either in schools or in other organisations working in the space such as charities or suppliers
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Experience developing and maintaining relationships
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Excellent organisational skills
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Interest in and understanding of education inequality in the UK
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A desire to champion and uphold our organisation’s vision, mission and values.
Our ideal candidate might also be able to provide examples of when they have used some of the following skills and experience, although these are not essential:
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You have experience working in a school, preferably as a teacher at Primary Level
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Experience of selling or upselling to stakeholders.
Our vision is that every child is supported at home to fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Landscape Institute are looking to recruit a Branch & Membership Engagement Officer.
Reporting directly to the Membership Services Manager the key focus of this exciting new role will be to support and deliver the LI’s engagement with our members. The role’s main objective is to maintain our members’ positive experience they get form the LI and make sure they are getting all that they can out of the LI’s products and services, whichever their grade of membership.
You will support and develop our regional Branches and help maintain mutually supportive links between their engagement activities and the Institute. The postholder will be the key point of contact for our volunteers, as well as help with the membership operations delivery.
This is a truly diverse role that requires strong communications and relationship skills. If you have the skills, energy, and passion to join us on this exciting journey we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
International Partnerships and Engagement Manager
London
£37,734 – £50,391 (salary will be based on skills)
Working arrangements: Full time (35 hours p/w). Standard working hours between 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working, with a minimum of 6 days per month in the office.
Are you an experienced, dynamic and driven business development professional with a passion for international partnerships? Our client is seeking an ambitious international partnerships and engagement Manager to develop and implement their global strategy. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a prestigious medical federation that supports physicians worldwide.
Manage their international development and stakeholder engagement programme, based in London.
As the international partnerships and engagement manager, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of their international strategy. This will include building effective relationships with existing and potential examination centres/hosts, and the identification of opportunities to further expand our international presence of their MRCP(UK) PACES, Specialty Certificate Examinations, and potential conjoint examination arrangements, as well as support for education and training, development of curricula and assessment packages for national governments. Reporting to the head of communications, CPD and international engagement, you will provide close support and advice to the two medical directors for international training and assessment and be responsible for line managing the international partnerships coordinator.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Expanding their global presence. Develop international partnerships and increase uptake of their examinations and training programmes.
- Building strong relationships: Work closely with existing and potential examination centres, training providers, and national governments.
- Developing market intelligence: Identify new opportunities for international expansion, competitor insights, and emerging trends.
- Driving growth & impact: Assess feasibility, develop new business proposals, and support the delivery of training, curricula, and CPD services.
- Ensuring operational excellence: Work with our teams to secure agreements and accreditation for international training programmes.
- Acting as a non-clinical evaluator: Conduct site visits to inspect international training programmes and provide recommendations for accreditation.
What you bring:
- A strategic mindset: Experience in business development, international partnerships, or stakeholder engagement.
- A strong relationship builder: Proven success in managing stakeholder relationships across different cultures.
- Market insight & commercial awareness: Knowledge of the global education and medical training landscape.
- Management skills: Experience managing a team and leading projects with confidence.
- Flexibility & international outlook: Willingness to travel internationally when required.
- Excellent communication & negotiation skills: Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and drive strategic growth.
Their benefits
The benefits they offer include:
- 29 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
- group personal pension plan with 7% employer contribution
- interest-free season ticket loan
- life assurance
- annual pay award
- flexible working hours
- employee assistance programme – 24/7 advice and support for any work-related issues as well as any problems affecting your home life
- occupational health team – includes employment and work-related health assessments, health checks and work station assessments
- cycle to work scheme
- health cash plan
- professional training and development opportunities
- enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- staff discounts platform – including discounts on cinema tickets and a range of high street brands
Closing date: 21 April 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be notified: w/c 28 April 2025
Interview date: TBC (interviews will be held in-person at our London office located at Regent’s Park)
Our client positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
Our client is all about their people – their members, staff, volunteers and leaders. They educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know they can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into their community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients they serve is a priority for them.
Purpose of the Role
The Helpline Manager will manage and provide support and advice to a team of Helpline Support, Caseworkers, IDVA, and Helpline volunteers who will be handling calls. The role will also include occasionally providing helpline cover during staff shortages. The helpline supports women on more than 45 different issues with most of the calls relate to violence against women and girls (VAWG) as well as mental health and wellbeing. The Helpline Manager will be responsible in ensuring that the service continues to be culturally sensitive and be able to respond to a diverse population of women with complex needs; managing the rota for staff and volunteers, ensuring there is sufficient helpline cover, identifying and managing safeguarding issues, monitoring staff performance, maintaining the helpline database, and providing helpline data to other staff.
The role will also include occasionally attending external stakeholder meetings and raising awareness of the helpline service. The Helpline Manager will also have some involvement in other MWNUK projects, services and activities as required. The role requires a proactive, organised and practical approach to ensure MWNUK’s projects are delivered effectively and efficiently, providing high quality support and customer service across the organisation, both internally and externally.
Main responsibilities
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Supervising the Helpline team of 11 staff (however this is equivalent to 3 full-time staff per day only) and ensuring there is sufficient helpline cover and monitoring their wellbeing.
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Recruiting and training helpline staff and volunteers with the support of senior management and ensuring their development needs are flagged up.
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Monitoring performance of helpline staff through daily check-ins, debriefs, monthly supervision meetings and annual appraisals.
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Holding regular helpline team meetings and sharing learning as well as identifying and sharing interesting cases with Senior Leadership Team including the Advocacy Officer.
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Planning and delivering training to staff and volunteers in line with changes in law, policies and procedures, including safeguarding.
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Regularly attending external meetings such as MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference), liaising with police, social services, and other partner agencies. These meetings are a critical part of safeguarding and time for preparation and follow-up is built into the role.
Safeguarding
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Implementing MWNUK Children and Adult Safeguarding policies and procedures.
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Responding to safeguarding concerns in a timely manner and promoting good practice.
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Identification, handling and recording of all safeguarding risks and issues for both children and adults, including in instances of domestic abuse, forced marriage, honour-based violence, sexual abuse, self-harm, isolation, housing, marriage and divorce etc.
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Escalating and de-escalating risk, report writing and recording accurately all decision-making during case reviews.
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Having regular case reviews and making evidence-based decision-making.
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Monitoring and evaluating safeguarding practices.
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Liaising with external agencies as and when required.
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Reviewing helpline cases before they are closed ensuring the data has been properly recorded.
Managing cases
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Triaging, managing, prioritizing and allocating helpline cases.
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Maintenance of accurate records, online databases, filing systems and computer files and gathering of statistics as required by the Operational Director and / or CEO and external evaluating consultant.
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Maintenance of all information in line with confidentiality and data protection policies while observing professional boundaries at all times.
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Monitoring helpline data and identifying any trends and sharing them with senior management and the Advocacy Officer.
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Ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
Other duties
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When required (i.e. when there are staff shortages) provide cover on the helpline and respond to phone calls, emails, texts, webchat and the newly launched Amal Safety Mobile App, in a faith and culturally sensitive manner.
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Keeping up to date with helpline issues such as forced marriages, domestic violence, honour- based violence, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, mental health, discrimination and women’s rights – including assisting with projects and services on these issues.
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Promoting the helpline’s services to a range of stakeholders.
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The role will occasionally involve delivering training workshops and leading discussions on critical issues such as forced marriages, domestic violence, FGM, and honour-based violence, primarily with schools, colleges, and community organisations. These responsibilities will be planned in advance and integrated into the team’s schedule.
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Carrying out duties to support the Operational Director and CEO.
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Attending training for professional development, as required.
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Undertaking outreach work, if required.
Person Specification
Professional Experience, Knowledge and Understanding
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Strong experience of dealing with minority ethnic women particularly from Muslim communities who have suffered domestic violence and other forms of abuse such as forced marriage, honour- based violence, sexual violence, mental health issues etc.
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Knowledge of key issues that will arise on the helpline such as domestic violence, forced marriage, honour-based violence, sexual violence, mental health, hate crime etc.
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At least one year's experience in handling children and adult safeguarding.
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Willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities.
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Working in a trauma informed way by recognizing impact of trauma on women.
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Experience of managing, supporting and supervising a small team.
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Second language such as Arabic, Bangla, Punjabi or Urdu.
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Excellent IT skills (Microsoft365: word processing, databases, PowerPoint, spreadsheets and Outlook).
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Desirable line management experience.
Abilities and Skills
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Significant organisational and administrative skills, supported by a proficiency with ICT.
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Able to build relationships with whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
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Proactiveness, enthusiasm and commitment along with an honest and trustworthy approach to the role.
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High level of professionalism when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
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Strong organisational and interpersonal skills with solid communication skills – written and verbal.
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Experience of effective teamwork i.e. listening (including taking on feedback), being respectful and instilling confidence and motivation in staff and volunteers.
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Ability to work independently without supervision and being able to use initiative.
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Communicating information from management to staff in an accessible way.
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To be able to work under pressure, whilst keeping calm and levelheaded.
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The ability to work in a demanding environment, meeting tight deadlines by prioritising and delegating as necessary.
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Understanding of and adherence to confidentiality and data protection issues and an understanding of maintaining professional boundaries.
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Understanding and knowledge of the voluntary / non-profit women’s rights sector.
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Drive and willingness to go above and beyond role and be able to demonstrate a commitment to women’s rights.
Personal Qualities
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Flexible, motivated and committed to a high standard of working, with a willingness to take on additional duties.
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Adaptability to changing circumstances and new ideas.
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Resilient and determined to achieve goals.
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Committed to vision, mission and aim of MWNUK.
Equal Opportunities Awareness
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An awareness of diversity issues and a positive, non-discriminatory and non-judgmental approach.
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A commitment to working in a flexible and collaborative manner with all members of the MWNUK team.
Application Process
If you have any questions about the role or would like to discuss it further, you can book a 15-minute online slot with the Operations Director, Shameem Hussain, using Link
Please note that this is not an interview and is strictly for informational purposes only.
1st Stage
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Please email your CV (including two references details) and a cover letter (no more than two pages) to by 5pm on Monday, 5th May 2025. In your cover letter, please address the following questions:
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Why does this role appeal to you, and what experiences make you an ideal candidate?
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Why do you want to work in the women’s sector, and how do you believe you can make a difference?
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Safeguarding is a crucial part of this role—what experience and knowledge can you bring to this aspect?
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We will only process completed applications and will not chase up missing CVs or cover letters.
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Please note that feedback will not be provided at stage 1 of the application process.
2nd Stage
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Shortlisted individuals will be invited to attend an interview on either Monday 12th May or Tuesday 13th May 2025.
Further Information
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Basic DBS clearance is required.
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Evidence of your right to work in the UK is required.
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If successful, references will be requested. To help speed up the process please include references in your CV.
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Please note that in accordance with The Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1), this post is open to women only.
BMS World Mission is looking for an accomplished fundraiser, who is passionate about working for a world where all can experience faith in Christ and the abundant life only, he provides. You’ll have experience in implementing and delivering successful fundraising strategies, leading on church engagement, individual giving, trust and foundations and legacies.
We’re excited about growing our supporter base with new audiences and in developing and deepening the relationship with our current supporters. This is a key role to help BMS to delivering its ambitious vision to mobilise people, resources and skills across the Global Church to share the good news of Jesus and practical hope where they’re needed most.
You’ll be responsible for delivering the fundraising strategy, reporting directly into the Director of Fundraising and Communications. This role is ideal for someone who is excited to both develop and drive forward our strategy while also being hands on in working on projects.
BMS World Mission mobilises people, resources and skills across the Global Church to share the good news of Jesus and practical hope they’re need
We are looking for an experienced Trust Fundraiser with a background in securing income from charitable trusts and foundations to join our team to help Groundswell continue to create positive change in the lives of people, services and systems on their mission to tackle homeless health inequalities. Recently kicking off our new ‘Creating Positive Change’ strategy, coproduced by over 130 staff, volunteers, clients and partners, we have ambitious plans and a compelling model which in its simplest form promotes healthier lives and a better future for anyone who has experienced homelessness.
The successful post holder will have experience in leading the development of well-written, compelling proposals and reports to charitable trusts and corporate foundations; demonstrating key relationship management skills to ensure all our funders feel part of Groundswell’s mission. You will be a flexible worker with strong organisational, research and written communication skills. You will pride yourself in collaborative working to ensure the most successful chance of securing income, whilst being a self-starter who can manage their own workload effectively.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)
FSN are looking for a visionary and inspiring leader to maintain and develop the Charity’s growth and impact.
The CEO will provide strategic leadership and vision, build relationships with stakeholders, maintain service development strategies, as well as being responsible for the day to day running of the Charity ensuring all legal obligations are met.
FSN is based in Hastings & St Leonards and delivers a range of services across the towns and villages of East Sussex, responding to the changing needs of the community and the children, young people and families that live there.
FSN’s vision statement – Creating space where children, young people and families are inspired and supported to flourish.
The role is a Full-Time position based in our offices in Hastings & St Leonards.
Salary Range £50,000 - £60,000 per annum.
FSN offers a competitive salary and annual leave, pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, a supportive working environment together with excellent training and development opportunities which fully support individuals CPD.
FSN embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace and actively promotes working without discrimination. We are a disability confident employer and committed to interviewing disabled people who meet our minimum criteria for the post.
*Successful applicant will be required to undertake an
enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Download an application form together with a Job Description,
Person Specification and Application Form from our website;
FSN aims to be an Equal Opportunities Employer
and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Registered Charity No. 208446
FSN is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment in every aspect of their work.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for working with people and experience in event coordination.
About the National Pro Bono Centre:
The National Pro Bono Centre brings together charities dedicated to the providing pro bono legal services and improving access to justice. We serve as a central resource for charities who help people seeking free legal advice and representation. Our work fosters collaboration, coordination, and improved service delivery among stakeholders in the pro bono sector. Through our work, the Centre supports the wide range of pro bono projects and brokerage which charities provide; helping individuals and communities all over England and Wales get access to justice.
The role:
The ideal candidate will also demonstrate excellent operational and administrative skills and will be comfortable working regularly in a physical office setting. You will report to the Executive Director (who also works part time) and work alongside a small team consisting of the Project Director, the Head of Communications and Community Development, the Operations Manager and the Regional Pro Bono Support Officers. You will also get to know our dedicated and friendly board of trustees and our freelance consultants.
Key Responsibilities:
Events Coordination:
- Assist in organising key London events for the National Pro Bono Centre, including:
- The Commercial Litigators’ Forum (CLF) reception and other evening events and
- Pro Bono Week events in early November.
- Collaborate with event leads and key stakeholders to define event objectives and support requirements.
- Serve as the main point of contact for speakers and attendees, providing logistical support leading up to and on the day of the events.
Justice Hub Management:
- Bring vision and energy to make the Hub an exciting, collaborative space for access to justice charities.
- Act as the key liaison point for the Founding Members and other organisations using the Justice Hub, managing desk and room bookings.
- Coordinate with the International Dispute Resolution Centre, where the Hub is based, in relation to the operational and administrative management of the Hub.
- Oversee booking systems, health and safety procedures, and office management for the Hub.
It is also anticipated that you will combine both aspects of this role in organising future events at the Justice Hub, bringing together key people from across the legal charity sector to collaborate and share ideas and best practice.
About you:
We are looking for someone with 2 to 4 years proven event management experience and strong office management knowledge.
As part of the role, you will be required to work in the office at least 2 days per week, with the flexibility to travel to London for supplier and venue meetings when required.
The successful candidate will possess the following skills and qualities:
- Ability to build positive relationships with key stakeholders, charities, and both current and future users of the Hub.
- Ability to work proactively and on your own initiative, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency, including for others.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Experience in setting up and improving administrative systems, particularly in relation to IT and office management.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail with excellent written and oral communication skills.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly encourage applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital and civil partnership status, neurodiversity, pregnancy, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.
Data Protection
By applying for this role and sending your covering letter and CV you consent to NPBC using and keeping information about you or by third parties, e.g. referees relating to your application or future employment. This information will be used solely in the recruitment process. For unsuccessful candidates, the information will be destroyed within 6 months unless you have consented to extend this period.
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XLP is a vibrant youth work charity dedicated to shaping bright futures for young people. Leading the charge against poverty and educational failure in inner London, we offer holistic, long-term support to 11 to 25 year olds in both schools and communities.
The Head of Youth Work - South role oversees the work in the boroughs of Southwark and Lambeth, as well as XLP’s Mentoring Department, and reports to the Director of Youth Work.
In this role you will oversee all youth work in the area, ensuring high-quality delivery and maintaining safeguarding responsibilities. You will develop and shape the team’s youth practice, aligning it with XLP’s wider vision. Through collaboration with local partnerships, schools and community organisations, you will work to expand opportunities and create meaningful change for young people.
This is an exciting opportunity to drive impactful youth work in a dynamic and supportive environment, increasing engagement and broadening the reach of XLP’s work in South London.
Groundwork South and North Tyneside has been Changing Places and Changing Lives for over 30 years through a variety of environmental, learning, health and skills programmes: North East and Yorkshire - Groundwork
The Green Exercise Project Officer will help people to connect with nature and each other while building levels of physical activity, supporting people to move away from a sedentary lifestyle and live a good life. We seek to deliver long-term programmes delivered across local green spaces, parks, riverside and coastline, to provide entry level accessible activity. They will be responsible for facilitating the implementation of the health and wellbeing projects and developing and delivering Green Exercise sessions with the aim of getting people active in the outdoors and building nature connection across South Tyneside and North Tyneside, increasing levels of physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices within the target communities.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering health and wellbeing sessions, particularly in an outdoor environment. With the experience of working within a community or environmental setting. They will also positively raise the awareness of Groundwork through engagement with a variety of partners and clients such as local residents, community groups, voluntary organisations and private companies.
We are a fast paced and diverse charity with an excellent track record in partnership working and high-quality delivery.
We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. To demonstrate our commitment we have been awarded the Disability Confident Scheme Symbol, which is awarded by the Employment Service.
Applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
Groundwork SaNT believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults and to keep them safe. We are committed to practice in a way that protects them.
Changing Places, Changing Lives
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Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people affected by pulmonary fibrosis. We’re here to ensure that people affected by pulmonary fibrosis (or lung scarring), their loved ones and the professionals caring for them have the support, resources and voice they need.
Purpose
APF has grown significantly over the past five years, with our support services reaching over 10,000 people affected by pulmonary fibrosis (PF) each year. We have ambitious plans for further growth across our services and to fund more ground breaking research. As we enter a new five-year strategic period, we aim to grow our income to £3-5 million, which will underpin our exciting plans to support more people affected by pulmonary fibrosis and prevent lives being lost to this devastating disease.
The Charity Governance and Operations Manager will ensure robust operational, safeguarding, and governance frameworks are in place to support Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis’ continued growth. This role is critical for maintaining our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, overseeing risk management, and embedding efficient operational structures. In addition, you will help foster a culture of high-quality supporter care and lead on continuous improvement to strengthen internal processes and staff development.
Terms of Appointment
Working hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time (minimum 30 hours per week).
Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations (primary reporting line) Chief Executive Officer (dotted line reporting for governance and Board assurance).
Location: Hybrid (1–2 days per week in the Peterborough office, 3–4 days remote working.
Salary: £40k - £45k FTE (salary will be pro rata for part-time hours) dependent on experience.
Other benefits
The ability to flex hours, take ‘time off in lieu’ for extra hours worked.
Death In Service benefit.
Service-related sick pay when 6-month probation is completed.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Access to training and development.
Complimentary gym access at Stuart House (non-contractual).
Application details
- Your CV.
- Your Cover Letter.
Interviews will be held in person at our Peterborough Office, Stuart House on the 23 April.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
We bring people together to drive change so more people affected by pulmonary fibrosis (or lung scarring) can live well for longer.


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Event Assistant, Tommy’s & LLHM
Location: London, Hybrid
Hours: Full time/35 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per annum
Annual leave: 25 days per year + bank holidays
Job Summary
We are seeking an Event Assistant to support both the London Landmarks Half Marathon (LLHM) event side and Tommy’s side (affectionately nicknamed Team Tommy’s). This is an incredibly exciting time to join the team and gain fantastic experience in both the charity and events industry at one of the UK's leading mass participation events, which is owned and operated by Tommy's.
For the LLHM Team, the main purpose of this role is to provide first-class customer service and support to the 20,000+ runners taking part in the Half Marathon, as the event continues to grow in size year on year. This will involve managing the helpdesk email and phone line, ensuring runners are accurately registered and answering any queries they may have.
For Team Tommy’s, the main purpose of this role is to support the Tommy’s team of 3,000+ runners in the London Landmarks Half Marathon. The role is responsible for being the main point of contact for the runners and ensuring they have the best experience possible running the LLHM and fundraising for Tommy’s through our support inbox and phone line. The aim is to deliver the ambitious team fundraising target of over £1,800,000 for LLHM 2026 and more in the following years. This role will also support the development of the Team Tommy’s LLHM Corporate Challenge, a product that recruits a team of corporate runners to take part in the LLHM and fundraise for Tommy’s.
We are not necessarily looking for past experience in a similar role, but for transferable skills and personal attributes to deliver excellent customer service and be a good all-rounder with fantastic administration and communication skills. Overall, you should have a passion for the LLHM event and Tommy’s cause.
We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About GNDR
We are the Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR), the largest global network of organisations committed to working together to improve the lives of people affected by disasters worldwide. Since being established in 2007, we have grown into a network of 1,965 member organisations across 131 countries, representing millions of people on the frontlines of hazards, climate change and mass displacement. Through transformative, evidence-led programming and powerful advocacy, we are driving climate action and disaster resilience alongside our members across the globe.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate fundraiser to join our team. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for someone who is committed to driving change in the areas of disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate change, and sustainability. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in successful fundraising and business development, and a deep understanding of building strategic partnerships across a variety of income streams including institutional and high-value fundraising. If you’re ready to harness your skills to support innovative projects that address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, we want to hear from you.
The Fundraising and Partnerships Manager is a vital member of the secretariat team. This holistic role is responsible for supporting all fundraising activities across GNDR. This includes conducting research on prospective institutional and philanthropic donors in GNDR’s priority markets (UK, Europe and North America), developing strategies to build engagement, leading the design and production of high quality donor submissions, and ensuring effective grant management and reporting. As we are a small team, this role will have a varied and diverse workload, with lots of opportunities to lead and shape GNDR’s fundraising direction.
Overall scope of the role
The remit of this post will cover the following core responsibilities:
- Donor prospecting
- Business development and management
- Funding proposals
- Donor reporting and compliance
- Team collaboration
Candidate requirements
We are ideally looking for candidates who have the following core skills and experience:
- Proven experience in securing funding from institutional donors, trusts and foundations, and corporates across the UK, Europe, and the US
- Demonstrated success in business development, resource mobilisation, and building long-term partnerships
- Skilled in developing funding proposals, compiling financial and narrative reports, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements and relevant legislation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing, report preparation, and the ability to succinctly convey complex issues
- Agile and adaptable in diverse, fast-paced environments; effective in both independent work and team collaboration, including cross-cultural communication and capacity building
- Diligent, conscientious, and detail-oriented with a proactive, innovative approach to identifying opportunities and improving processes
- Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and alignment to GNDR’s core values
Eligibility
We are accepting applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK. Candidates will need to be able to travel internationally when necessary.
Currently, our UK-based staff work on a hybrid basis, with a minimum requirement of one day per week at the Teddington office. Following a consultation phase, we are exploring a different type of hybrid working model that, pending approval, may include in-person team meetings once a month, in a flexible working space in London. This plan aligns with the anticipated closure of our Teddington office, providing an opportunity to foster collaboration in a new environment.
Please note that all offers of employment at GNDR are conditional and subject to satisfactory background checks.
We welcome applications from candidates who meet most of the essential criteria outlined in the job specification below.
For a full Job Description and Person Specification please follow the link below.
How to apply
Please visit our website for instructions on how to apply.
Please note that we are unable to accept incomplete applications.
Start date
Negotiable although we are looking to fill the position as soon as possible.
Closing date
Thursday 17 April 2025 at 12pm
Please note: We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Due to the high number of applications that we expect to receive for this role we may not be able to provide individual feedback.
Interview
Week commencing 28 April 2025
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We are dedicated to creating a team that embodies the rich diversity of the society and communities we serve. Our commitment lies in cultivating an inclusive environment, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic circumstances, and individuals with disabilities.
We celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives that every candidate brings and are dedicated to ensuring fair and equitable opportunities for all.
Please visit our website to find out more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Our benefits and wellbeing
At GNDR, we are committed to cultivating a happy and healthy working environment for all our staff.
We provide a competitive salary and benefits package across all of our locations.
Please visit our website to find out more about our approach to wellbeing and our benefits.
Flexible working
In order to support and encourage a healthy work-life balance for our staff, we are happy to consider flexible working requests as part of our recruitment process.
Flexible working options are available for existing staff in line with our policy. As a global organisation, most staff work remotely depending on their role and location.
If you have any questions on any of the above information or if you have any specific requirements that would enable you to participate more fully in the recruitment process, please contact our HR team - contact information are available on the jobs pages of our website.
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