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About the Angelou Centre
The Angelou Centre is a Black-led women’s organisation committed to empowering Black and racially minoritised women and children who have experienced domestic abuse. Our refuge provides trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and holistic support to help survivors heal, recover, and rebuild their lives.
All Angelou Staff
- Comply with Angelou Centre’s Code of Conduct, equal opportunities and other policies and procedures
- Ensure high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and confidentiality are maintained at all times.
- Attend staff, management, training, supervision and other meetings when required.
- Promote equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the Centre’s work
Role Overview
The VAWG Service Manager is primarily responsible for leading the strategic development and delivery of The Angelou Centre’s (AC) holistic, trauma informed and culturally competent VAWG services for Black and minoritised women and children by:
- Leading, managing, developing, fundraising, monitoring and delivering the operational running of high-quality VAWG frontline services for Black and racially minoritised women and children across the Northumbria Combined Authority (NECA)
- Developing, reviewing and supporting the delivery of the Centre’s VAWG training to partners and agencies
- Ensuring that all service safeguarding measures are in place and that AC’s strong track record of institutional advocacy and prioritisation of women and children rights remains central to services
- Initiating, developing and maintaining effective relationships and formal partnerships with organisations within the VAWG sector locally regionally and nationally
- Overseeing representation at multi-agency partnerships and implementing and supporting the development of the strategic direction of VAWG services and VAWG Training offer
- Working closely with the Refuge team to ensure both residents and non-residents have access to golden standards VAWG services and are supported in a way that is consistent across the VAWG service.
- Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the service, effective case management as well as managing a caseload of more complex cases
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time if we receive a high volume of applications or if a suitable candidate is found, therefore we suggest submitting your application as soon as you can.
This post is:
- subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure
- subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.
- Open to women* only (*exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1
- involves some out-of-hours work and travel
The Angelou Centre is aware that women and people of the global majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and requirement. So, if you are excited by the role, but your past experience doesn’t quite match every requirement we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the person we are looking for.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Brand and Marketing Manager
Are you a creative, strategic, and experienced marketing leader ready to shape and grow a purpose-driven brand? Are you looking for a leadership role where you can drive impactful marketing strategies and make a real difference? Join Prospect Hospice as our Senior Brand and Marketing Manager and play a key role in raising awareness, inspiring action, and supporting compassionate end-of-life care in our community.
With a new five-year strategy underway, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing in our marketing team to ensure we meet our ambitious targets.
Hours: 30 to 37.5 hours per week (flexible working options available)
What is the role?
As Senior Brand and Marketing Manager, you’ll lead a skilled and passionate marketing team responsible for developing our brand and marketing activities. You’ll work across the organisation to create compelling messages, insight-led campaigns and communications to achieve our strategic objectives, lead on refreshing and growing our brand, and maximise engagement, awareness, and support across our community.
This role is key to helping us raise awareness, increase consideration to support, engage supporters, and promote our products, events, and services.
At Prospect Hospice, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. Our team culture is supportive, inclusive, and focused on continuous learning and innovation. You’ll be joining a charity that values diversity of thought and perspective, fosters a culture of respect, and encourages collaboration across all levels.
About you:
You’ll bring a mix of creativity, leadership, and hands-on experience to the role. We’re looking for someone who has:
- Extensive knowledge of marketing across all channels.
- Significant experience in strategic brand management and development.
- Proven ability to create and execute effective marketing strategies, plans, and budgets to grow engagement and impact.
- Exceptional leadership skills to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
- Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience in digital marketing, including pay-per-click and display advertising.
- Ability to use audience insight to develop effective marketing plans.
Please see the job description for full details and person specification.
We offer a great range of benefits, including:
- 27 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
- Flexible working
- Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance
- Discounts with local retailers, gyms, and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Family-friendly policies and practice
- Supportive induction, and training and development
- A values led, inclusive working environment
- Free parking on-site
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role and why you’d like to work with us.
Equality & Diversity
Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business, and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This opportunity is to be the ‘interim Head of England Portfolio Development Team - Communities Come Together (CCT)’ whilst the current post holder takes on an internal promotion.
England Portfolio Development Team
Our new strategy has reaffirmed our purpose: it starts with community. We’ll continue to support amazing community-led projects and make a bigger difference in the years ahead.
Our new strategy will mean changes to what we fund and how we work with communities and organisations in England. In November 2024 we published our new England funding Portfolio, ensuring the £3 billion we will distribute to England’s communities by 2030 supports the successful delivery of It Start’s With Community.
As we start to deliver on our new funding portfolio we established a new Portfolio Development Team to sit at the heart of the Fund’s England directorate. This team sets the direction for our funding, ensuring our whole funding portfolio is delivering on our four community-led missions; our commitment to take an equity based approach to tackling inequality; and our ambition to be more than a funder.
England Portfolio Development Team
The permanent England Portfolio Development Team is taking forward the new England portfolio, ensuring we are delivering impact through our current funding portfolio whilst also looking to the future and developing new funding initiatives and ways of working to meet our 2030 vision.
This small team of eight works across the whole England directorate, the wider Fund, and externally with people, communities and civil society organisations who share our vision.
The team is responsible for:
- Setting the direction for our funding, including setting out the change we want to support in England’s communities through our funding and gathering insights to assess whether we are succeeding or not
- Thinking, exploring and leading on portfolio development and implementation of the new funding portfolio – ensuring we are delivering impact across our current funding portfolio (national, regional, small grants) and developing new funding initiatives and ways of working where necessary
- Leadership and direction for England’s stakeholder engagement, partnerships, knowledge learning and impact and external communications
- Leading, influencing, learning, external relationships, horizon scanning, providing intelligence and subject matter expertise
We are looking for ambitious, creative and passionate people to join this team to help us make It Start’s With Community real in communities in England. The team will work to Sarah Baker and Hannah Rignell, Deputy Director Policy and Partnerships.
Key activities will include:
- Delivering on the portfolio level theory of change which clearly sets out the change we want to support through our funding in England’s communities
- Gathering and analysing insights to understand and effectively articulate the impact we are making through our new portfolio, including commissioning research and analysis, convening partners, stakeholders and communities where necessary; and ensuring that insight informs funding practice
- Engaging extensively internally, harnessing the expertise and insights of the wider England directorate and working across the Fund to ensure we link appropriately to ‘One Fund’ approaches
- Delivering our new approach to external engagement, partnerships, policy development, positioning and influencing in England in line with our community-led missions, more than a funder priorities and new ways of working
- Launching and delivering new funding initiatives in line with our new community-led missions and our equity based approach to tackling inequality.
Further detail on the specific roles available can be found below.
Contract: 12 month interim role. The role is available on a full time, part time or job share basis.
Due to the fixed term nature of this role, we will need you to start as soon as possible, so you should have no longer than a one month notice period in your current role.
Location: We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be in one of our offices in England (Birmingham, Exeter, Leeds, London, and Newcastle).
Interviews: 22nd, 23rd (pm) and 29th April
How to apply
Apply via our portal with your CV and a supporting statement (800 words) by midnight 10th April
In your supporting statement please include evidence of your experience against the essential and desirable criteria detailed below
Overall aim of the role
- To lead the Communities Come Together and new Partnerships Approach within our England portfolio development team, delivering our new portfolio in communities in England in line with ‘it starts with community’
- To provide leadership of mission, equity and ‘more than a funder’ subject matter expertise and partnerships at national level – in particular Communities Come together and our new Partnerships approach.
- To articulate our story and impact as we deliver the new portfolio, ensuring this informs the delivery of our funding internally and amplifies our impact externally
The successful candidate will be confident at providing clarity and direction in ambiguity and be a fluent communicator in both verbal and written communications. You’ll be an exceptional problem solver and have excellent decision-making skills and personal resilience. A key part of the role will be to develop England’s funding portfolio across our communities come together mission, equity and more than a funder priorities (especially partnerships) and to work closely with colleagues who have specific expertise from within and outside of the Fund.
Essential Criteria:
- Proven problem solving and decision-making skills, as well as a ‘can do’ attitude
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, able to tailor messages to audiences and can demonstrate a good understanding of external positioning
- Experience of strategy development and implementation, including options appraisal and working through the decision making and approvals process
- Strong interpersonal skills, and resilience, with an ability to build relationships and work with a range of people inside and outside of the Fund
- Strong analytical skills, able to review a range of complex evidence and information and shape robust conclusions
- Experience of building high performing teams and leading change, as a leader and/or as a team player - creating the culture and structures in which people can thrive at work
- Good organisational skills, able to manage complex workload with competing priorities
- Expertise in supporting communities to come together and cross sector partnerships
Desirable criteria:
- A passion for, experience in and an understanding of the VSCE sector and the communities we serve.
- Policy expertise in one or more of our ‘more than a funder’ priorities: partnerships; participation, convening, influencing, supporting grant holders, learning.
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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Overview
Change Grow Live are looking for an Assistant Business Development Officer (Bid Writer) to join our national business development team. As one of the UK’s largest charities, Change Grow Live supports people in making positive changes in their lives.
Location: London (You could also be based in our Manchester or Brighton Regional Business Unit)
Salary: £27,861.26 − £32,002.35 per year Dependent on experience (Based on full time hours, pro rata for part time).
Contract Type: 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Allowances: £4,133.14 per year Inner London Weighting, pro rata
Dates for Interview are 6th-8th of May 2025
Closing Date 27/4/2025
Role overview
You’ll help to prepare for, write and support on developing bids and proposals, helping Change Grow Live secure contracts and run high-quality health and social care services. These services support adults, children and young people, including around drugs and alcohol, homelessness and criminal justice.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Writing and editing bid responses
- Working with colleagues across Change Grow Live
- Completing online research, analysing data and working with partner organisations
- Creating presentations, diagrams and reports
- Helping improve how we do things.
This role is designed to support you through the beginning of your business development and bid writing career. We’ll provide you with support and training to develop and progress.
About you
You are:
- Clear and concise writer
- Motivated to develop your skills
- Open to feedback
- Curious and analytical
- Solution-focused and tenacious
- Kind and committed to helping people make positive changes.
Previous experience in business development is not needed, but skills or experience in health and social care, writing, sales, research, or data are beneficial.
Benefits:
- Working a successful team
- Structured training, development, mentoring and progression opportunities
- The option to work from home for some of the week
- Wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme and an hour each week for wellbeing activities of your choice (find out more here).
We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities we work with. We pride ourselves on an inclusive and supportive workplace, evidenced through our Investors in People Silver Award and Stonewall Silver Award 2023.
We’re happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that you need to be successful. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements. Please let us know in your application or at any stage of the process if you would like to explore these options.
Before you apply
In the application portal, there’s a section called ‘how you meet the criteria for the role’. This is your chance to tell us about why you’re a good fit for this job – we won’t be able to consider your application unless it’s filled in. Please explain how you meet each of the person specification criteria (listed at the end of the job description). You can group multiple criteria together where you think it makes sense. Use clear examples of your experience (this link contains some useful guidance). As guidance, written statements should not exceed 1,000 words.
We encourage applications from individuals who may not meet every requirement but are excited about the role. We value lived experience of substance use, homelessness, and/or multiple disadvantages.
We’re a Disability Confident Committed employer. We’ll offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for this job. Please confirm in the ‘how you meet the criteria for the role’ part of the application if you are applying under this scheme.
Check out the job description and team explainer for more information.
If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role.
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us
At Warwick Schools Foundation, we believe that education changes the world. We have a vision of a society where access to education is means blind, driven by potential and irrespective of background. We are seeking a part-time Development & Alumni Relations Officer to play a key role in helping us turn this vision into reality.
The post-holder will join our thriving team to build and nurture relationships with alumni and friends of each school within our Foundation family. With exceptional interpersonal and communication skills they will share news and updates with each network, deliver a programme of events and help to sustain and build a community of real mutual benefit.
The successful applicant will be passionate about the sector, a strong team collaborator and have at least two years of experience working in a development office or equivalent communications-based role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us:
Kent Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity with more than 31,000 members and over 1000 registered volunteers. We manage and protect over 9000 acres of land across more than 90 different sites and nature reserves, alongside 2 visitor centres. But we can’t save nature alone. So, we work closely with local communities, businesses, organisations and individuals to protect and restore wildlife and wild spaces and create a wilder Kent for the benefit of people and the planet.
What you'll be doing:
We are looking for a skilled Bid Development Officer to join our team and drive income generation through grants and funding applications. If you have experience in bid writing, securing funding, and building relationships with funders, we want to hear from you!
You will be:
- Identifying and researching funding opportunities from public sector funders, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Trusts, and Foundations.
- Developing high-quality funding applications in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
- Managing the full grant cycle—from prospecting and application to reporting and stewardship.
- Building and maintaining relationships with funders, trusts, and foundation managers.
- Creating strong, evidence-based funding proposals aligned with organisational priorities.
- Writing compelling applications and donor reports to meet funder requirements and deadlines.
- Developing and managing project budgets, ensuring full cost recovery.
- Maintaining accurate records on CRM systems and tracking funding opportunities.
- Working closely with strategic partners to shape bids and unlock new funding sources.
- Supporting the Acting Deputy Director (Strategic Conservation Initiatives) in achieving annual income targets.
What we need you to bring:
- Proven experience in bid development and securing funding through high-quality applications.
- Strong research skills to identify new funding opportunities.
- Experience of working to income targets and meeting tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create engaging and persuasive applications.
- Strong project budgeting skills, including knowledge of full cost recovery.
- Ability to manage funder relationships, ensuring excellent stewardship and timely reporting.
- Organised and efficient, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
We are unable to recruit anyone who does not have a right to work in the UK.
What we will offer in return:
We offer exceptional enhanced benefits. Recognising the wellbeing pressures related to the climate and nature crises we face as a society, we provide flexible work options, wellbeing initiatives, and professional development opportunities. Whatever stage of your career you’re at, our comprehensive benefits package at Kent Wildlife Trust can be a key factor in your choice to join us.
Next steps:
If you're ready to join our team and help us create a Wilder Kent, simply click "Apply" to visit our website, where you can find out more about the role and complete the online application form. Be sure to include your personal statement in the space provided and upload your CV, and take a moment to review the Guidance Notes for helpful tips.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview w/c 14th April 2025. We will let unsuccessful candidates know if they have not been shortlisted.
If you’d like to learn more about the role before applying, feel free to email us.
The Kent Wildlife Trust Group is Wild About Inclusion. To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better. It also means cultivating inclusive workspaces that are free from discrimination, where differences are celebrated, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature!
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Business Development Manager – Charity Partners & Programmes
Home/Office Based (Matlock)
Fixed, 37.5 hour per week permanent contract
£30,000 - £32,000 per annum
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our Business Development Team as Business Development Manager – Charity Partners & Programmes.
In this role you’ll manage the development and realisation of strategic partnerships & business opportunities that support YHA’s programmes and wider trading objectives, and be responsible for the ongoing management, co-ordination and implementation of a nationally defined YHA’s Challenging Lives programme and partnerships strategy.
Why work for YHA?
Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive staff benefits that support your well-being and career growth:
- 10 nights free hostel stays per year for you and up to 3 friends or family
- Access to YHA’s staff discount and cash back portal
- Free YHA Membership each year
- Access to support via our Employee Assistance Program
There are many more benefits to working for YHA so please visit our YHA Jobs website for more information.
What will you be doing?
- Leading the Challenging Lives programme strategy - Identifying and managing partnership opportunities to drive charitable impact and trading revenue as well as championing and broadening the impact of YHAs Breaks programme, and developing partnerships and programmes with synergistic organisation.
- You'll build effective relationships, identifying and managing relationships with key charity partners as well as conducting periodical reviews of processes and best practise, setting mutually agreed targets.
- Delivering YHA’s Breaks programme, building relationships with beneficiary organisations, co-designing programmes with them to meet the needs of young people. You will also attend and present the Breaks programme at supporter engagement events as and when required.
- Ensuring all programmes and activities are suitable and impactful for beneficiaries and that due diligence is applied.
- You will build and identify relationships with organisations and businesses to further YHA’s charitable trading interests for example home education network groups, uniformed groups and non-education youth groups.
- Coordinating and facilitating summer camps programmes with the Army, Navy, RAF, and agree activities and ensure special requirements are adhered to and communicated with internal teams providing a full debrief post-delivery.
- Ensuring engagement and buying from key internal stakeholders through robust internal communication processes.
- You'll lead the programme process, coordinating the capture of impact and providing evidence of the Breaks programme to the fundraising team to enable them to report funders. You'll also manage the Breaks programme application process and coordinate the decision panel, keep the Breaks P&L up to date with spend allocation in accordance with the funders wish and or restrictions, managing the customer journey for all Breaks customers and provide accurate content to ensure that the website and all publications are kept up to date and engaging.
What Skills and Experience do you need?
We are looking for candidates with the following qualities:
- Experience of developing partnerships and commercial relationships, ideally at a national level
- Excellent communication skills with ability to build strong internal relationships with key internal stakeholders and experience of influencing at Senior and Executive management level
- Broad knowledge and understanding of YHA’s customer base, education & youth programmes / and wider charity sector
- Excellent organisational skills involving planning, prioritising and proven ability to manage several projects simultaneously, bringing each to completion on time
- Experience of developing and monitoring budgets and KPIs.
- Experience of report writing for varied stakeholders requiring differing levels of detail and summary
- Knowledge and understanding of child safeguarding
- Ability to work flexibly, including travel throughout England and Wales with occasional evening and weekend working and regular overnight stays to meet the needs of the business
For more information about the role and the skills and experience required, please refer to the job description.
At YHA, we understand the richness of life experiences, and we place just as much importance on lived experiences as we do on skills and knowledge. We provide a robust induction, ongoing training, and opportunities for personal growth. While certain roles may require specific skills, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Who are YHA?
YHA is a social enterprise with a mission to enrich the lives of all, especially young people. YHA does this by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences that improve physical health, mental wellbeing and life skills.
If you would like to find out more about YHA the charity, the culture, the heritage and so much more please visit our jobs website.
How do you apply?
Submit your CV and complete the application form (it’s a short one, we promise!). If you need any assistance, please visit the contact page on the YHA Jobs website.
Once the hiring manager has reviewed your application we will contact shortlisted candidates. We aim to get in touch within a reasonable amount of time after the closing date.
PLEASE NOTE All relevant checks are in place to ensure safeguarding and legal requirements of safer recruitment are adhered to. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Enrich the lives of all, especially young people, by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences that improve physical health & mental wellbeing.

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Ex Cathedra is a world-class ensemble that leads the choral sector in the fields of performance, learning and wellbeing. Thanks to a recent donation, we are excited to create this new role for a skilled fundraiser to join our team to help us identify, recruit and manage a pipeline of individual donors capable of giving upwards of £5,000 to support Ex Cathedra’s agreed strategic priorities. You will join a supportive, dedicated staff team, which includes an Individual Giving Officer and freelance trusts fundraiser plus access to an external mentor if desirable.
We believe that the benefits of singing are for everyone, and seek to reach and engage as many people as possible through outstanding vocal experiences. We do this by exploring, commissioning and performing the finest choral music, nurturing young singers, and delivering an extensive, inspirational learning and wellbeing offer for participants of all ages – engaging 80,000+ people every year in a range of venues, schools, hospitals and communities, including through our acclaimed Singing Schools and Singing Medicine projects.
It is an exciting time to join us and shape this new role. Over the next 5 years we will celebrate the legacy of founder Jeffrey Skidmore OBE and welcome a new artistic director. We are enjoying audience growth, our projects are being recognised at Award ceremonies, and we already have an established individual giving scheme which we hope you will help us grow.
Find the full application pack on our website. The following is extracted:
Key responsibilities
The Individual Giving Manager will contribute towards Ex Cathedra’s ongoing sustainability and success by maximising philanthropic income:
Strategy and research
• build, maintain and continually seek to expand a pipeline of prospects capable of making gifts at a high 4-, 5- and 6-figure level, making sure that all progress is tracked, monitored and reviewed on a routine basis
• explore our existing data to identify major gift prospects, working in line with data protection law and fundraising regulations
Individual giving
• work closely with the General Manager and Individual Giving Officer to further develop and implement strategies that will increase major gifts and legacy donations to Ex Cathedra, dovetailing with the Trusts and Foundations consultant where appropriate
• arrange and conduct face-to-face meetings with prospects and donors to help build and progress meaningful relationships through regular dialogue
• use their judgement to involve the artistic director, trustees and colleagues where most beneficial/advantageous
• align prospective donors with high-value funding opportunities for the performance programme, education and participation work, or area of greatest need according to the interests of the donor
• promote and encourage giving towards the establishment of an Endowment Fund that will provide long-term financial sustainability for the organisation
• meet agreed targets for activity (i.e. number of prospect meetings and solicitations) and income generation (i.e. funds raised)
• personally manage the portfolio of higher level donors and prospective donors.
Communications
• manage the delivery of specific appeals to prospects and donors
• work with the General Manager and freelance designer to devise and produce materials in support of Ex Cathedra’s fundraising aims
• create and refresh inspiring copy for inclusion in print, on our website and other relevant materials
Other
• record and maintain progress, ensuring that income can be projected as accurately as possible, liaising with the Finance Manager as appropriate
• carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the General Manager
About you
You will be a skilled fundraiser, able to help us identify, recruit and manage a pipeline of individual donors, capable of giving upwards of £5,000 to support Ex Cathedra’s agreed strategic priorities.
You will join a supportive, dedicated staff team, which includes an Individual Giving Officer and freelance trusts fundraiser plus access to an external mentor if desirable.
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience
• demonstrable experience in a similar role
• direct experience of securing gifts and donations at 4- and 5-figure level from individuals by initiating, building and stewarding relationships
• experience of developing engaging and attractive gift opportunities; and scoping, developing and articulating fundraising projects
• experience of working in a target-driven environment
Knowledge
• knowledge of the principles of major gift fundraising and Donor Relations (including stewardship)
• knowledge of the Arts and/or Charity funding landscape and UK philanthropic trends
• knowledge and understanding of donor motivations, and how to align philanthropic interests with organisational priorities
• a sound working knowledge of data protection legislation and national fundraising best practice
Skills and abilities
• good organisation and planning skills, with an ability to prioritise the things that matter most
• excellent communication skills with an ability to persuade and influence with tact and diplomacy
• an ability to work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• an ability to adapt communication styles to different audiences
• an ability to think both creatively and tactically about the relations between potential donors and fundraising goals
• good listening skills
Attributes and attitudes
• a strong team player, who enjoys building and maintaining productive relationships with others
• pro-active, results-oriented and ambitious, with a determination to succeed and improve
• resilient, focused, tenacious and confident
• a creative thinker, with a keen interest in trying new approaches to bring about enduring, positive change
• a willingness to work outside normal hours and travel when required
• a genuine affinity and passion for music and the Arts, and their transformational power
How to apply
Full details on how to apply can be found in the Application Pack, which is available from our website. We welcome informal, pre-application conversations, and details on how to arrange this with Peter Trethewey, General Manager, are also set out in the pack.
Application deadline: Thursday 1 May, 5pm
If you have any access needs relevant to your application, please contact Peter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As an experienced Executive Assistant at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association, you will play a pivotal role in driving the efficiency and impact of our Executive Leadership Team. We are seeking an accomplished EA who thrives in high-level executive support, with a proven track record of delivering exceptional administrative, operational, and strategic assistance at the Director level.
In this role, you will provide seamless, proactive, and high-calibre support, ensuring our directors can focus on delivering the Association's mission and objectives. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, anticipating needs, managing competing priorities, and representing our Directors with professionalism and discretion.
This role requires exceptional organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills, alongside the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced and evolving environment. As part of our newly formed Executive Leadership Team, we need a highly capable, energetic, and strategic-thinking EA to help the MND Association reach our full potential to support the MND community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing Directors diaries, prioritising meetings, maintain action logs, track key deadlines, and support effective work planning. making effective decisions without director's input.
- Manage and respond to correspondence on behalf of the Directors, ensuring timely and appropriate communication.
- Co-ordinate and provide full administrative support for Board, Trustees and Committee meetings, including agenda preparation, taking minutes/action points as agreed, monitoring and following up on agreed actions prior to the next scheduled meeting.
- To lead on the collation, analysis, drafting and formatting of regular reports, dashboards and management information related to directorate and strategic performance.
- Ensuring that Heads of Department and other contributors are aware of, and meet, all deadlines.
- Manage supplier contracts, ensuring cost-effective procurement of services, processing of invoices.
- Working in unison with other Executive Assistants ensuring support across the team of Directors at times of holiday and any other absence.
- Ensuring that Directors are prepared and best able to represent the Association when attending external meetings and other events, managing all travel and other logistical arrangements.
About You:
- Proven experience in high-level administration, at Director and/or Board level.
- Significant experience supporting a senior executive as an Executive Assistant.
- Highly organised with strong self-management skills and the ability to work on own initiative to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
- Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and the ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to adapt positively to change, highly resourceful, self-motivated, with strong emotional intelligence and a positive and proactive approach to work.
- Proven experience of working in a confidential environment and with confidential and sensitive information.
About Us:
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Opportunities for training and personal development.
- Hybrid working.
The full job description is available in the candidate pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office 2 days per week. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Proven previous experience as an Executive Assistant working proactively at Director/Board level.
- Demonstrate experience of proposing solutions on behalf of directors or senior managers making decisions on behalf of the director and thinking through decisions to conclusion.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to multitask with competing priorities and deadlines.
Important Information:
- We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
- If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
- Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
- If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
- We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.
If you are a proactive, highly skilled Executive Assistant looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you. Join us in supporting our Executive Leadership Team and helping the MND Association achieve its vital mission. Apply now and be part of a dynamic team making a difference for the MND community.
About Us
The City of London Corporation manages 11,000 acres of land in and around London, welcoming millions of visitors annually. North London Open Spaces (NLOS) oversees some of the UK's most iconic green spaces, including:
· Hampstead Heath (including Golders Hill Park, Parliament Hill Fields, and Heath Extension)
· Highgate Wood
· Queen’s Park
· West Ham Park
These beloved green spaces boast ancient woodlands, diverse wildlife, world-class sports facilities, and historic landmarks. We work closely with local communities and stakeholders to preserve and enhance these natural assets, making London one of the most liveable large cities in the world.
About the Role
This is a new and critical function within our senior management team at North London Open Spaces. We are looking for an entrepreneurial, hands-on leader who will drive fundraising, income generation, strategic partnerships, marketing, and community engagement across our portfolio of green spaces.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape this new role as it grows, leading a dynamic team and spearheading strategies to maximise resources, increase commercial opportunities, create new partnerships, and enhance visitor experiences while ensuring that funds raised directly benefit the sites they originate from.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop and manage partnerships across sectors to support the charitable and conservation goals of NLOS’s charities.
· Create fundraising initiatives, including grants, sponsorships, donor campaigns, and legacy giving.
· Identify appropriate commercial opportunities that generate revenue while balancing conservation priorities.
· Oversee communications to promote NLOS’s green spaces as visitor destinations and worthy fundraising causes.
· Lead volunteer and community engagement programs.
· Manage event licensing, filming, and commercial activities, ensuring compliance and promoting sustainability.
· Align initiatives with the City of London Corporation’s Corporate Plan and Climate Action Strategy.
About You
We are looking for a dynamic, high-energy, and innovative leader with a strong background in fundraising, income generation, partnership development, and strategic planning. You will bring:
· Hands-on development experience in charity, open spaces, or commercial sectors.
· Proven ability to research and capitalise on opportunities, implement business plans, and negotiate contracts.
· Strong financial modelling and budget management skills.
· Senior-level fundraising experience in a charity, NGO, or public sector.
· Success in establishing new income streams (e.g., trusts, foundations, individual giving).
· Track record in securing and managing grant funding.
· Experience developing marketing and communications strategies to drive income and engagement.
· Strong team management and staff development experience.
· Entrepreneurial mindset with analytical skills and provide ability to communicate effectively and persuasively.
· Adaptability and ability to work at pace in an exciting operations environment.
Why Join Us?
· Be part of a prestigious organisation that protects some of London’s most treasured landscapes.
· Lead and further develop a high-impact role with the opportunity to shape the future of iconic green spaces.
· Work within a supportive and collaborative team committed to conservation and community engagement.
· A workplace that includes multiple beautiful open spaces
· Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you are excited about the opportunity to play a pivotal role in preserving and enhancing London’s most cherished green spaces, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 21st April 2025
Provisional interview date: W/C 12th May 2025
To apply online please click the Apply online button below.
The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.
Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.
For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide.
We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain a basic Disclosure & Barring Service check.
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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!
Policy Officer-Wales
Based at home, situated across Wales including regular travel around the country.
22.5 hrs per week
Fixed term post 2 years - until the end of May 2027
£31,500-£34,500 p.a FTE depending on experience
Make a difference for kidney patients in Wales!
Are you passionate about influencing policy and driving change? Do you want to be part of a growing team making a real impact on the lives of people with kidney disease?
We’re looking for a Policy Officer – Wales to help shape policy, build relationships, and advocate for better support and care for kidney patients. In this brand-new role, you’ll work for Kidney Care UK and Kidney Wales, engaging with policymakers, healthcare professionals, and those affected by kidney disease.
You’ll spend time at the Senedd, building connections with local politicians and councillors, and ensuring the voices of kidney patients are heard loud and clear. With your knowledge of Welsh Government structures (or similar UK experience), you’ll help drive our campaigns and influence change.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference, working flexibly in a supportive team. If you’re ready to champion kidney patients and shape policy in Wales, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Develop or participate in work programs and undertake projects to explore policy issues under the guidance of the Policy Director of Kidney Care UK and the Managing Director of Kidney Wales.
- Support the research, development and dissemination of policy positions in Wales.
- Work with other team members to deliver events/reports or campaigns as needed
- Keep up to date with the policy department and charity work to avoid duplication and ensure good communications with our colleagues.
- Contribute to the newly created All Wales Cross Party Group.
- Undertake desk-based research involving data collection and the synthesis of information from relevant sources.
- Seek out opportunities for communications and influencing in the Welsh parliament, including the need for a kidney group.
The advert may close earlier than the stated closing date if we recevive a sufficient number of suitable applications.
We are the UK's leading kidney patient support charity





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Role: Marketing & Communications Manager
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £36,888 - £38,928 per annum
Closing date: Monday 21 April 2025
Interviews: w/c 28 April 2025
Wigan & Leigh Hospice is looking for a Marketing and Communications Manager to join our Business Development team.
The hospice is a charity which is firmly embedded in its community and relies on the support of that community to keeps its services running. Often people are surprised that hospices rely so heavily on donations to deliver such essential services, but every day we need to raise £12,000 just to keep the hospice running.
As Marketing & Communications Manager you will play a key role in raising the profile of the hospice, helping our community to better understand the services we offer. You will manage all of the hospice’s internal and external communications channels, finding creative ways to engage patients and their families, supporters, staff and volunteers.
You will work closely with a wide range of colleagues from across the hospice to provide advice and support with marketing and communications activities. This is an opportunity to make a real and meaningful difference to a charity that is very much rooted in this community.
Every day we see first-hand how the hospice supports this community and what impact this has. By joining Team Hospice, you’ll be part of a dynamic, committed and values-led team which makes an important contribution to its community.
If you’re creative, innovative and able to create great content that engages and influences, we want to hear from you.
What we’re offering
The role is available 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm (Friday 4pm finish), on a salary of £36,888 - £38,928 per annum. Flexible working requests will be considered.
There will be a requirement for flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.
We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits, including:
· A warm and welcoming working environment,
· 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with length of service,
· Contributary pension scheme,
· Free car parking,
· Subsidised lunches,
· Cycle to Work Scheme,
· Shopping, leisure and holiday discounts,
· On demand GP,
· Westfield Health - Health Cash Plan,
· Life Assurance,
· A range of Wellbeing initiatives.
How to apply
Applicants should submit their CV along with a supporting cover letter stating how they meet the criteria detailed in the person spec to HR department.
Closing date is Monday 21 April, Interviews will be held at Wigan and Leigh Hospice w/c 28 April 2025.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date, this will mean you have been unsuccessful this time.
Successful appointments will be subject to Standard Disclosure and Barring Services Check (DBS) check.
Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.
About us
Wigan & Leigh Hospice is a CQC Outstanding Hospice supporting the population of the borough of Wigan with specialist palliative and end of life care. Around 1400 people are supported by the hospice each year, with a further 600 people accessing counselling and bereavement services.
The care is tailored to the needs of each individual patient, with some delivered in the patient’s home or usual place of residence, and some in our 14-bed Inpatient Unit in Hindley.
The focus of Wigan & Leigh Hospice’s work is to ensure people live well for as long as possible and get access to the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
The hospice’s values: Compassion, Accessibility, Respect, Excellence, are at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to protect the privacy and security of your personal information. To see how we do this please visit our website and read our “Role Applicants Data Protection Compliance Statement (Privacy Notice)”.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Philanthropy Manager
We are seeking our first Philanthropy Manager to cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of donors and prospective donors (including alumni and other individuals, companies and charities) to generate major gifts £10,000 - £1 million+ for the Trust.
The successful candidate will join a small Executive Team of two (Director and Stewardship Officer) and work closely with our newly appointed Chair (from 6 July 2025), the Board of Trustees, and members of its sub-committee for Alumni Relations, Fundraising and Communications.
The first Kennedy Scholars departed for Harvard and MIT in 1966. In 2026 we will celebrate the 60th anniversary of this significant milestone in our history. The impact of this life-changing opportunity over the past 60 years will feature strongly in our new fundraising campaign.
Reporting to: Director of the Kennedy Memorial Trust (KMT)
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week. We understand that full-time hours may not suit all candidates, so there is some flexibility in the hours and work schedule.
Contract: Permanent
Compensation: Salary £45,000 FTE, 30 days holiday plus bank hols (FTE) and 8% employer pension contribution after 3 months’ service
Location: Home-based but within easy access to London. The post holder can work on a hybrid basis, combining predominately home-working with regular in-person meetings in London. Travel from home to London for work and meetings will be paid in accordance with any expenses policies in force at the time.
The role involves some travel, in addition to the London working requirement, for meetings/events with donors, scholars, trustees and other stakeholders – ie monthly within the UK and twice a year to the US. There will also be occasional evening and weekend commitments.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are a key part of our values, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Please note, we are unable to offer a work visa for this role and so you must have the right to reside and work permanently in the UK.
About the Kennedy Memorial Trust
The Kennedy Memorial Trust funds exceptional UK students to pursue graduate studies at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Established as a ‘living memorial’ to President Kennedy following his assassination, the Trust has supported around 600 Kennedy Scholars since the first cohort in 1966. In addition to the scholarships, the Trust manages and maintains a memorial at Runnymede in Surrey.
The Trust prides itself on the talent and service of the candidates it selects. Following their time at Harvard or MIT, scholars have gone on to play leading roles in the UK and across the world, in public service, the law, science/technology, health, education, business, charities, the arts and media. Alumni of the programme include Lady Mary Arden (Supreme Court Justice from 2018 to 2022), Lord Mervyn King (Bank of England Governor from 2003 to 2013). David Miliband (ex Foreign Secretary, now CEO of the International Rescue Committee), Dame Kate Bingham (Chair of the UK Government's Vaccine Taskforce), Zanny Minton Beddoes (Editor-in-Chief, The Economist), and Matt Clifford CBE (Co-founder of Entrepreneur First and Chair of the UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency).
The Trust is a registered charity (number 234715) and is responsible for the Kennedy Memorial Fund. In accordance with the Deed, Trustees are appointed by the UK Prime Minister, the Presidents of Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or by the President of the United States. Originally funded by public donation, the Trust has developed a medium-scale fundraising programme over the last decade and is now planning a more ambitious campaign as the foundation for its future development.
The role
1. Fundraising activity
Contribute to the development of the new fundraising strategy.
Research, identify and pursue fundraising opportunities that meet the Trust’s strategic objectives.
Lead one-on-one and small group meetings with Trustees and key supporters to identify, develop and deliver fundraising objectives.
Assist Trustees in developing and maintaining their portfolios of prospects and donors.
Write compelling fundraising proposals and applications for funding, including bespoke proposals tailored to specific individuals.
Initiate and nurture relationships with potential high-level donors aiming to establish a strong and long-term philanthropic relationship
Lead one-on-one and small group meetings with high-level donors and potential donors and ask them for significant financial contributions.
Maintain and develop professional, trusted and productive relationships with current and past donors, and with a range of priority stakeholders.
Use appropriate and effective negotiation skills to motivate and guide donors to make gifts at a high level.
2. Processes and Procedures
Ensure the Trust is compliant with all relevant aspects of the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice and the Charity Commission.
Maintain a professional approach to handling sensitive and confidential information, complying with privacy and data protection legislation.
Maintain the Trust’s suite of policies and procedures related to fundraising and donor engagement.
Actively engage in external networks to identify new prospective donors.
Contribute to monthly and quarterly fundraising performance reports and present progress to the trustee board and its committe
Accurately record donor interactions in the CRM database and contribute to improving data management and analysis processes.
Regularly update the Executive team on fundraising activities and seek their input and support as needed.
Work closely with the Stewardship Officer to develop and implement solicitation and stewardship plans for donors and prospects.
Participate in team decision-making by suggesting creative solutions and engaging in strategic planning discussions.
Any other duties which may be required by the Director.
Other Responsibilities
As a small organisation we ask staff to remain flexible in their role responsibilities and so the JD will vary from time to time.
Experience and education required:
Experience of professional fundraising, with a track record of successfully securing major (£10k+) gifts from individuals, Foundations and businesses.
Educated to degree level
Experience of delivering a fundraising programme and pipeline to meet financial targets.
Experience identifying, negotiating and managing resource requirements in support of fundraising activity
Experience of having worked with high-level donors
Demonstrable understanding of higher education in UK and US
Demonstrable understanding of data protection/ Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice and the Charity Commission.
High computer literacy in standard office packages and experience in using databases.
Competencies required:
The ability to work effectively on own initiative and within a team.
The ability to motivate and enthuse donors and prospective donors.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Excellent administrative and organisational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both spoken and written.
Adaptability and resilience.
Tact and sensitivity.
Knowledge and understanding of current affairs and higher education in the UK and US.
Personal Attributes required:
Exceptional social confidence and adeptness in building and maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders
Excellent time and project management skills and the ability to organise work effectively to meet deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with a record of communicating
information to a variety of audiences.
Good judgement and the ability to deal appropriately with confidential information or other sensitive issues.
Empathy and the ability to understand and articulate the personal, academic, and career aspirations of our scholars.
Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter.
Commitment to equality and diversity, treating people from all backgrounds with respect and dignity.
Willingness to invest in continued personal development.
The ability to make independent decisions daily.
How to apply and time of interviews
Please apply with a CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the Experience required criteria outlined above and what you would bring to the role by end of the day 25th April.
Please include the details of two referees, including one we may contact if you are shortlisted.
Interviews are planned to take place on 9th or 16th May in Central London.
If you are offered the post, you will be asked to provide proof of your right-to-work, your identity, and we will contact the second referee you have nominated.
Picture yourself alongside our Outreach and Marketing wizards and our customer service champions. Together, we're on a mission to ensure our young people aren't just safe but also revved up and fully immersed in their journey with us here at The King's Trust.
Could you become their personal champion? Imagine peeling back the layers to discover what's holding them back so that you can unlock their potential for astonishing progress. Imagine having your own group of young people to support who will turn to you for that one-on-one support, guidance, and maybe just a nudge in the right direction.
Safety always comes first, so keeping a watchful eye on safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection is part of the deal! You’ll be the guiding force that empowers our delivery partners and service providers to reach for the stars. Together, we will ensure every young person embarks on a remarkable journey, experiencing the extraordinary and achieving the dreams they've aspired to.
You’ll lead personal development sessions that take our foundation programmes to new heights. Whether it's in person or via a virtual session on MS Teams, some of these activities will be in the great outdoors and enjoying our wonderful green spaces. You won’t be sitting behind a screen every day, there will be some travel required to relevant local areas to support the delivery of these exciting programmes as well as programme visits. However, it’s not all fun and games, keeping things on point means meticulously recording info and data about our young superstars, volunteers, or partners. It's all about making sure every step of their journey aligns perfectly with our funding contracts.
At The Trust, we're strong advocates for fostering an inclusive workplace where everybody feels seen, and it would be fantastic if you share that passion too. Your mission? Making a positive impact by implementing a local action plan that harmonises with our big-picture EDI goals.
Be prepared for anything and everything. Alongside all these exciting responsibilities, you might even find yourself wearing different hats and stepping up when needed.
Ready to bring your A-game? Let's make every day count and create a brighter future for our young people of the future!
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

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Executive Assistant to Global Directors (Fundraising and COO)
Location: HQ, Godalming UK (Hybrid working x2 days per week in the office: Tuesdays & Thursdays preferred)
Job Type: Permanent – Part-time 0.8 FTE (4 days / 30 hours per week)
Salary: Up to £33,000 FTE (depending upon skills and experience)
Are you an experienced administrator, who excels in providing high-level support at Director level, managing complex schedules, and coordinating impactful events? If so, our client want to hear from you.
About The Organisation
Our client is a leading global animal welfare organisation dedicated to ending factory farming. They were founded in 1967 by Peter Roberts, a British farmer alarmed by the rise of factory farming. They have achieved bans on some of the most inhumane practices including barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow gestation crates in the UK and Europe. Their corporate engagement work has led to commitments that benefit over 3 billion animals with better lives every year.
Their approach involves campaigning, advocacy, and engagement with policymakers at national, intergovernmental, and corporate levels, building a movement of individuals concerned about animal welfare and the health and sustainability of their food. They are driven by a passion for animal welfare and global food system change, believing in a future where animals are treated with compassion and respect, and where sustainable farming practices prevail for a healthy planet.
Their international headquarters are in Godalming, Surrey, UK, with team members in 14 countries on four Continents, including the US, Italy, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Czechia, China, and a specialist policy office in Brussels.
About the Role
As their Executive Assistant to the Global Director of Fundraising and the COO, you will play a crucial role in supporting their global leadership team. You will manage complex diaries, handle correspondence, assist with financial processes, coordinate travel, and arrange events and meetings, both at HQ and internationally. This is a multifaceted role where you’ll be ensuring seamless operations and effective communication, helping the Directors meet their strategic objectives.
You will also assist with project administration and maintain accurate records in our systems (e.g., Salesforce), contributing to our overall operational effectiveness. You will be expected to maintain confidentiality, and work flexibly to meet the needs of the role, including occasional out-of-office support for events.
About You
To succeed in this role, you’ll need to be highly organised, with proven experience managing multiple complex schedules, and coordinating a variety of tasks, with outstanding attention to detail. You should be comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A collaborative approach is key, as you will be working with various teams across the organization, and internationally. Strong administrative skills are essential, as well as experience supporting senior leadership. You will possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, as well as CRM systems such as Salesforce.
Flexibility is key, as the role requires occasional travel and out-of-hours support for events and meetings. A proactive, methodical, and adaptable approach to tasks is essential.
Why Should you Apply?
You’ll be part of a dedicated team working toward a world where farmed animals are treated with respect, and sustainable farming practices thrive. By joining them, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the fight to end factory farming globally.
Join their team and make a lasting impact, while being part of a workplace that values and supports you every step of the way:
• Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays.
• Our comprehensive benefits package includes core offerings like Health Cash Back Plan
• MHFA support – 24/7 GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking,
• Optional savings schemes like the Cycle Benefit scheme.
• Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying excellent development opportunities
• Hybrid working model (dependant on role and location)
• A defined contribution pension scheme
• Enhanced discretionary company sick pay
• Premium Subscription to Calm App
To Apply:
If you are passionate about animal welfare and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, they would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter, outlining how you meet the Person Specification detailed in the job description. Please note that they reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme, so encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Application Information:
Cut-off date: 15th April 2025
1st Stage (Teams) Interviews: 23rd or 25th April 2025
2nd Stage (Teams or Face to Face at HQ) Interviews (with Task): 1st May 2025
No agencies please.
In order to comply with legal requirements, as part of their selection procedure they ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.
Our client is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. They value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within their organisation and across the sector. They welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.
You may also have experience in the following: Administrator, Executive Assistant; Executive Coordinator; Executive Office Manager; Executive office coordinator, Project Management; Education coordinator; Partnerships; Engagement, Personal Assistant Project Support, Project Assistant, Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, Project Management, Business support Admin, Project Compliance, Asset Management, Business Support Officer, Operations Coordinator, Senior Executive Assistant, Executive Support
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