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As Philanthropy Lead, you will be responsible for designing and delivering a successful high-value donor programme, cultivating relationships with high-net-worth individuals, co-investment opportunities with trusts and foundations, and leading Youth Music’s philanthropy to meet ambitious income and activity targets.
Your role will manage Youth Music’s donor pipeline, acquisition and retention strategy, making use of relationship management tools to optimise donor experience and track fundraising performance. This is a new position within Youth Music, and so we expect the successful candidate will help shape the role.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a crucial role in Youth Music delivering its long-term fundraising strategy, to ensure a sustainable future for UK grassroots music which enables marginalised young people to make and monetise music.
You are a strategic and results-driven fundraising professional, with a proven track record of securing significant five- and six-figure donations from high-net-worth individuals, as well as successfully applying for grants and co-investment from charitable trusts and foundations.
You have strong relationship-building and influencer networking skills, confident engaging and working alongside senior stakeholders to cultivate and deliver value.
You are experienced in leading and motivating team members to deliver high-performance, whilst building a culture of philanthropy which aligns with the values and mission of the charity.
You have excellent communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and compelling fundraising narratives.
You possess deep knowledge of best practices in donor stewardship and fundraising compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Work alongside the CEO to design and deliver a high-value philanthropy programme aligned with long-term fundraising strategy.
- Secure five- and six-figure contributions from major donors, and grants from charitable trusts and foundations to meet income and activity targets.
- Cultivate relationships with high-net-worth individuals, creating compelling proposals for financial support.
- Prospect and apply for grants and co-investment from UK creative industry trusts and foundations.
- Build and manage Youth Music’s donor pipeline, acquisition and retention strategy.
- Develop effective donor engagement through newsletters, events, site visits, and other personalised stewardship activities.
- Use management tools to optimise donor experience, track and report on fundraising performance.
- Lead and inspire Youth Music’s cross-team philanthropy efforts.
General
- Carry out all such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the role.
- This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder will perform.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with good awareness of accessibility and understanding of inclusive best practice.
Person Specification
Minimum Criteria
- Two years’ experience in a similar role.
- Experience of raising five- and six-figure donations.
- Deep knowledge of best practices in donor stewardship and fundraising compliance.
Other Essential Criteria
- In-depth understanding of major donor fundraising principles, including donor cultivation, stewardship and retention.
- Experience developing and delivering philanthropy programmes to increase income from major donors.
- Strong relationship management skills with the ability to engage, influence, and retain donors.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including writing compelling funding proposals.
- Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and negotiation abilities.
- Familiarity with philanthropy research, donor pipeline management, and CRM systems.
- Awareness of grant application processes and requirements for charitable trust and foundations.
- Understanding of fundraising compliance, including data protection and UK regulations.
- Passionate about Youth Music’s mission and committed to achieving ambitious fundraising goals.
- Collaborative, inclusive, and proactive, with a commitment to equity and delivering impact through philanthropy.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience fundraising through legacies or corporate partnerships with a crossover to major donors.
- Strong network of high-net-worth individuals and/or charitable trusts and foundations in the UK.
- Experience in a youth or music-oriented organisation.
- Understanding of the music education and/or music industries landscape.
- Passion for music and interest in its benefits for young people and society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role: Royal Navy Sports and Community Infrastructure Project Officer - full time/35 hours per week
As a key member of the Greenwich Hospital and Andrew Simpson Foundation teams, you will be responsible for developing the RN “Building Sports and Well-being for the Future” vision into a costed, designed and persuasive community hubs plan, followed by its implementation as an effectively managed transformational project delivering high-quality sports and community hubs.
Based within the Andrew Simpson Foundation, the role will drive strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and scalable delivery aligned with RN priorities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a disciplined and visionary self-starter to turn a vision into reality. As well as working closely with the ASF and GH Charity teams, you will be liaising with relevant stakeholders in the Royal Navy, particularly base commanders and those responsible for delivering Navy sport and supporting the community.
Experience of life in the Forces is essential, while knowledge of the challenges of infrastructure management would be a strong advantage.
Applicants should ideally be available for an immediate or early start
About Greenwich Hospital
A unique Crown body, Greenwich Hospital is the single largest funder of individual, educational and welfare support to serving and former Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel and their families. With a budget of £7m in the current financial year, we work to make a real and lasting difference during military service, during transition to civilian life and when they or their family need support.
About Andrew Simpson Foundation
A dynamic 10-year-old charity founded in memory of Olympian Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson MBE, the Andrew Simpson Foundation honours his memory by opening up the world of sailing and watersports to people, particularly young people, from all walks of life, changing lives, creating career pathways and providing opportunities that last a lifetime.
This is a 2-year fixed term contract which may be extended.
Hybrid working with work from ASF and GH offices as required.
Initial salary: £60,000 per annum
Closing date for applications: 25 April 2025.
Interviews: 14 May London or 15 May Portsmouth
Key tasks
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Conduct a comprehensive review and evaluation of current Royal Navy sports and recreational facilities at HMNB Portsmouth and the Andrew Simpson Centre to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities.
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Develop and oversee a scalable, data-driven infrastructure improvement plan that enhances access, participation, and operational effectiveness.
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Position the Andrew Simpson Centre (Eastern Road) as a flagship water sports and community hub for service personnel, families, and partners, ensuring the facility meets world-class standards.
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Coordinate with Royal Navy personnel, local authorities, and national sports organisations to gather insights, co-design solutions, and build sustainable partnerships.
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Support the creation of a national expansion blueprint for Royal Navy sports infrastructure by developing replicable toolkits, delivery models, and frameworks for impact evaluation and knowledge sharing.
You will
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Be self-starter with strategic vision and operational focus.
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Have a strong ambassadorial presence, able to inspire confidence and communicate effectively across the Royal Navy, public, and charitable sectors.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About BeyondAutism
We are experts in delivering autism education services from pre-school to 25. BeyondAutism is a nonprofit organisation, driving change in the world of autism education to ensure autistic children and young adults access an education which empowers a life full of choice, independence and opportunity. We do this by creating positive educational experiences, training for the professional team around a child, and information, resources and support for families and carers. Our services: We deliver rapid and sustained outcomes in our Early Years’ service by working with parents and children together. Empowering parents to feel resilient and confident in meeting the needs of their child leads to aspirational, informed choices creating a positive and successful step into primary education. Our schools and Post-19 service have a specialist curriculum that ensures sustained success beyond the age of 25, setting children and young adults up with the skills and independence to lead a life of their choosing. By teaching them the academic and life skills they need and through the promotion of a happy, caring environment, we nurture the confidence, independence and self-belief to enable them to make the most of the next stage of their life or education. We also work more widely, activating networks and building local capacity with our solution focused Outreach team. Our unique BeyondAutism Fast Responder® service works at the point of crisis to change the national picture and reduce school placement breakdown.
Our values
At BeyondAutism we are: Dedicated to delivering excellence Developing expertise, outstanding services and positive engagement, always seeking to go above and beyond expectations. Committed to Behaviour Analysis, underpinned by the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis and Verbal Behaviour Contributing to research and ensuring our staff continually develop and share best practice that ensure aspirational outcomes are achieved for autistic individuals. Respectful Embracing diversity, showing integrity, acting with compassion and always treating people with dignity. Proud to challenge Listening, changing thinking, shifting attitudes and educating.
Job overview
The Digital and Content Manager is responsible for the development and execution of BeyondAutism’s digital strategy, ensuring all online content and campaigns support the organisation’s strategic goals. The role owns and manages all digital platforms, including the website, email marketing, paid advertising, and social media (Bluesky, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook), ensuring content is engaging, optimised, and aligned with BeyondAutism’s brand identity. This role works closely with the Outreach and Revenue Marketing Manager (ORMM) to ensure digital content and campaigns are effectively aligned with lead generation, outreach, and revenue-driving activities. Together, they will develop, execute, and optimise digital strategies that drive MQL to SQL conversion, audience engagement, and brand awareness.
What we can offer you
You can find a very rewarding career with BeyondAutism. As well as being part of a team delivering lifechanging services, we offer multiple and generous benefits to employees.
Pension scheme *
We offer a competitive pension scheme via salary exchange of 3, 4 or 5% and match your contribution.
Hybrid and flexible working
Charity staff have the option of hybrid and flexible working. To be agreed with HR and the department head.
Season ticket loan *
We can loan you the cost of your season ticket, repaid through monthly salary deductions for the period of the season ticket or less. Maximum period 12 months. Maximum loan £5000.
Bicycle loan *
We can loan you the cost of purchasing a bike for the purpose of cycling to work. Up to a maximum value of £1000, repayable over a period of 12 months or less.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Further education opportunities including Masters, RBTs, diplomas and certificates; and opportunities for membership for relevant professional bodies.
Professional Membership fees
Reimbursement of the cost of annual professional membership fee where continued membership registration is a requirement of your role.
Onsite counsellor
One counsellor working across our sites offering confidential 1:1 counselling sessions.
Perkbox
Access to an online perk scheme which gives you your pick of over 200 great discounts and freebies such as a free monthly hot drink from Cafe Nero, discounts on high street shopping and great price cinema tickets.
Employee Assistance Programme
Free access to a 24/7 confidential counselling support, including opportunity for face-to-face support.
Employee Referral Programme
Generous £400 thank you payment when you refer somebody into one of our open vacancies.
Eye care vouchers
Vouchers to cover the cost of an annual eye examination and single-vision spectacles, if needed.
Benefits marked with (*) are contractual benefits open to staff who have been in post for three months or more.
About the role
Channel ownership and development
- Develop and execute a digital and content strategy that aligns with BeyondAutism’s overall marketing objectives.
- Actively manage and grow the website, social channels (Bluesky, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook), and email database, ensuring all content and contact lists are up to date.
- Own the technical maintenance and development of BeyondAutism websites (WordPress), working with external developers when required.
- Ensure all digital activity is integrated and aligned, supporting schools, outreach, fundraising, and admissions.
- Stay up to date with platform algorithms, trends, and best practices to maximise engagement on both paid and organic content.
Website and SEO management
- Manage the BeyondAutism websites, ensuring they remain compliant, up to date, user-friendly, and optimised for conversions.
- Apply SEO best practices (both technical and onsite SEO) to improve website visibility and search rankings.
- Develop and update landing pages to support marketing campaigns and lead generation.
- Liaise with external agencies as needed to enhance website functionality.
Social media and digital engagement
- Develop and implement a content plan for Bluesky, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
- Ensure consistency in tone of voice, brand messaging, and content quality across all digital platforms.
- Actively monitor, engage with, and grow BeyondAutism’s online community. Track and analyse engagement metrics to refine social media strategy.
Email marketing and CRM integration
- Plan, create, and send email marketing campaigns via Mailchimp and Raiser’s Edge.
- Develop segmented audience lists to deliver personalised, high-impact content.
- Set up automated email sequences to nurture leads and encourage engagement.
- Track and optimise email performance (open rates, CTR, conversion rates).
- Ensure email and digital activities integrate with Raiser’s Edge for CRM tracking and reporting.
Paid advertising and Google Ad Grants
- Manage Google Ad Grants, ensuring compliance and maximisation of the allocated budget.
- Set up, manage, and optimise PPC campaigns across Google Ads and social media platforms.
- Continuously track performance and adjust campaigns to improve cost-per-click (CPC) and ROI.
Reporting and analytics
- Establish KPIs for each digital channel in agreement with the Head of Marketing & Communications.
- Monitor website, email, social media, and PPC analytics, converting findings into actionable insights.
- Provide monthly performance reports, assessing the return on investment (ROI) for campaigns.
Marketing and outreach campaigns
- In consultation with ORMM, lead on digital marketing campaigns to drive leads, registrations, and awareness.
- Implement digital aspects of the lead generation strategy, including Lunch & Learn webinars.
- Consider the customer journey and experience in all digital marketing activity.
- Support fundraising and outreach teams in promoting campaigns through digital channels.
- Ensure that all digital marketing campaigns align with BeyondAutism’s wider strategic objectives.
Team and stakeholder collaboration
- Work across the organisation to ensure all digital and content needs are met and incorporated into the overall strategy.
- Act as a subject matter expert for digital marketing tools and software, upskilling the wider team.
- Work closely with external agencies, designers, and developers as needed.
- Line manage the Marketing & Communications Officer, ensuring alignment with digital priorities.
General responsibilities
- Adhere to BeyondAutism’s Safeguarding Policies.
- Work within the organisational Diversity Policy to promote equality of opportunity for all learners and staff, both current and prospective.
- Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with learners, parents and colleagues.
- Adhere to policies as set out in the staff handbook.
- Comply with the Data Protection Act/GDPR.
- Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose required from time to time.
What you will bring to the role
We are looking for passionate and dedicated professionals who want to make a truly positive impact on autistic peoples' lives. Working as part of the Marketing and Communications team you will be a crucial part in ensuring key stakeholders are kept up-to-date with the work of BeyondAutism.
Experience
Essential:
- Degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
- At least three years’ experience in a digital marketing or content management role.
- Strong experience managing websites (WordPress) and social media platforms.
- Proven track record in developing and executing digital campaigns (organic and paid).
- Knowledge of SEO best practices, Google Analytics, and digital performance tracking.
- Experience using CRM and email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, HubSpot, or Raiser’s Edge).
- Ability to create engaging content, with excellent copywriting and proofreading skills.
- Strong graphic design skills using Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or InDesign.
- Basic video editing skills for social media and web content.
- Experience working with third-party agencies to develop and refine digital strategies.
Desirable:
- Additional qualifications in SEO, Google Analytics, UX/UI, or Digital Strategy.
- Experience working in a charity or non-profit sector.
- Familiarity with fundraising or donor engagement campaigns.
- Experience running A/B testing to improve digital engagement.
- Experience with conversion rate optimisation (CRO) and user experience (UX) design.
- Experience in marketing automation and lead scoring systems.
- Advanced video editing skills using Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards for digital content.
Skills
Essential:
- Expertise in social media management, including content planning and platform-specific strategies.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to track and report on digital marketing performance.
- Ability to develop SEO-driven content strategies and optimise web pages for search rankings.
- High level of technical proficiency, able to troubleshoot website and digital tool issues.
- Understanding of social media algorithms and trends to maximise engagement
Desirable:
- Ability to analyse and interpret market trends and audience behaviour.
- Knowledge of Google Tag Manager and event tracking.
- Experience in agile project management methodologies.
Abilities
Essential:
- Strong problem-solving skills and innovative thinking.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and drive initiatives forward.
- Always seeking to improve and optimise processes.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to mentor and upskill colleagues on digital best practices.
- Comfortable presenting insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Desirable:
- Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Experience working in multi-stakeholder environments.
Personal Qualities
Essential:
- l qualities An approachable, positive, can-do attitude. Passion and enthusiasm for marketing.
- Commitment to high standards of work.
- Energetic, flexible, adaptable, and able to relate well to different types of people.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work collaboratively across teams.
Desirable:
- A keen interest in emerging digital marketing trends and technologies.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to lead and inspire colleagues with innovative ideas.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £38,000.00-£39,890.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SW15 5LD
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Hybrid (London)
£50,000 | Full-Time, 3 year FTC
Are you an experienced leader passionate about the arts and making a difference in education? Join Art History Link-Up (AHLU) as our Chief Operating Officer (COO), where you’ll take the lead on strategic fundraising and operational excellence to expand our reach and impact.
As COO, you will:
- Build Donor Relationships: Collaborate with the CEO to engage funders, partners, and stakeholders, cultivating relationships that secure vital funding.
- Strategic Leadership: Oversee the implementation of AHLU’s growth strategy, ensuring alignment with our mission of providing free art history education to state school students.
- Operational Excellence: Streamline systems and processes to ensure the organisation runs efficiently, supporting programme delivery and fundraising efforts.
- Support Governance: Ensure compliance with charity regulations, support effective governance practices, and guide organisational development.
- Drive Fundraising Success: Develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies to support AHLU’s growth, focusing on major donors, partnerships, and sustainable revenue streams.
Why Choose Us?
- Collaborative Culture: Partner with a dedicated CEO, a small but passionate team, and inspiring donors to achieve meaningful change.
- Professional Growth: Be part of a growing charity, where you’ll shape strategic initiatives and develop new partnerships in an evolving education landscape.
- Flexibility: Enjoy hybrid working with opportunities to engage with funders and partners in London and beyond.
- Fundraising-Focused Impact: Your work will secure the resources that make free art history education accessible to hundreds of students annually, many from underrepresented backgrounds.
About You
We’re looking for a fundraising-focused leader who:
- Has a proven experience in a senior leadership role – preferably in the charity or education sector
- Is able to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously, with strong organisational skills
- Possesses strong financial management skills, including budgeting and forecasting.
- Can lead strategically while managing operational priorities, ensuring a smooth-running organisation.
- Shares a passion for education and the arts, with a commitment to AHLU’s mission of making art history accessible to all.
- Ideally has experience in fundraising and donor management
About Art History Link-Up
Art History Link-Up is a charity transforming access to art history education for state school students. Since 2016, we’ve taught over 500 students, with many progressing to top universities like Oxford, Cambridge, and the Courtauld Institute.
Our work makes a difference: over half our students come from minority ethnic or widening participation backgrounds, and they consistently share how AHLU has opened doors to the visual arts and future career opportunities.
We’re expanding our programmes and piloting new qualifications in collaboration with prestigious institutions, including the Courtauld and Waddesdon Manor. Join us at this exciting stage as we move towards our 10th anniversary and continue to grow our impact.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re ready to lead with a focus on fundraising and operational excellence, apply today. Together, we’ll create a future where every young person can explore and benefit from art history.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
If you’re ready to lead with a focus on fundraising and operational excellence, apply today. Together, we’ll create a future where every young person can explore and benefit from art history.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Passionate about educational equality? Join our team and make a difference.
Location: Hybrid (2 core office days/week in King’s Cross). For staff outside of London, there is more flexibility (with all staff expected to travel to the office at least once per month).
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday, flexible working patterns available).
Salary: £50,000 (including £2k London weighting)
Start Date: September 2025
Benefits
✅ 36 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).
✅ Flexible working options (hybrid & remote available).
✅ Professional development and training opportunities.
✅ Termly in-person team development days in our London office.
✅ Be part of a growing, mission-driven organisation making a real impact.
About Us
Get Further is an award-winning charity that helps students from disadvantaged backgrounds secure essential English and maths qualifications. We support students in further education by providing specialist tuition, helping them progress into higher education, apprenticeships, and employment. Our programme has been proven to significantly improve student outcomes, with students on our programme more likely to improve by at least one grade compared to the national average.
To help more students get further, we are seeking a driven and passionate Head of Fundraising who will build relationships with major donors to the charity – especially Trusts and Foundations – to secure a significant portion of the charity’s income.
The successful candidate will report to the COO and focus on building meaningful, long-term relationships to secure 5-6 figure gifts over the coming years. You will proactively engage with prospective funders, write high-quality applications and deliver excellent supporter engagement, including tailored reports and case studies
About the Role
The Head of Fundraising will be a key member of our Senior Management Team (SMT) and take ownership of our Fundraising Strategy to support the diversification of our income. This role is vital to our future growth and sustainability, and an opportunity to lead an exciting part of the charity which makes a real difference to the students we support.
Strategy and Leadership
- Lead the delivery of our fundraising strategy in line with our current organisational strategy which runs from 2024-2029.
- Lead on the management of key information about Get Further’s fundraising activity and ensure it is stored appropriately, well organised and with high attention to detail. This will include supporting the transition of the fundraising function onto Salesforce.
- Prepare fundraising update reports for the Finance and Risk Committee and the Board of Trustees as required.
- Contribute to and attend internal/external events on behalf of Get Further as required.
Fundraising and Stakeholder Engagement
- Lead the core fundraising activities, including line managing our Fundraising Officer. This includes developing an in-depth understanding of existing and potential supporters to provide tailored relationship management, including engagement opportunities, to meet significant targets over multiple years.
- Support the Fundraising Officer to identify new prospects, in particular, charitable trusts and foundations that have the potential to support Get Further for the first time. You will effectively qualify and engage with prospects to build a pipeline for the coming years, matching prospects with appropriate asks.
- Oversee and write compelling applications for funding that are tailored to each recipient and make a convincing case for how their support with help more young people achieve their gateway qualifications.
- Lead on ensuring all supporters and donors receive updates and reports within the required timeframes and that these are crafted with impact data and case studies to ensure maximum stakeholder engagement.
Team Management and Collaboration
- Provide effective line management of our Fundraising Officer to support their personal development and successful delivery of their role.
- Work closely with the COO to develop budgets to accompany applications and provide financial reports to funders and partners.
- Work closely with the Impact Team to develop efficient processes for impact reporting to funders.
- Support the COO to ensure that policies relating to fundraising are up to date and fit for purpose.
- Provide expertise to the Senior Management Team on philanthropic opportunities and ensure fundraising is conducted in line with the relevant legislation and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
About you
You’re an experienced fundraiser securing major grants and ready to take the lead in an ambitious, high-impact role. You’ve built strong funder relationships, crafted compelling proposals, and maybe even supported a team. Now, you’re looking to drive strategy, maximise funding, and make a real difference in tackling educational inequality. This is your next step.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about our mission and demonstrate the following:
ESSENTIAL
- Experience in applying to and stewarding trust and foundations to secure 5+ figure gifts over multiple years.
- Extensive knowledge of the fundraising landscape.
- Significant experience in crafting creative and compelling funding proposals, including, being able to present and share the impact story of a charity.
- Excellent financial literacy with the ability to develop project budgets and financial reports.
- Proven ability to lead and work across a high-performing organisation in pursuit of ambitious targets.
- Ability to hold yourself and others accountable and always remain open to learning from others.
- Excellent attention to detail, organised, works well independently.
- Familiarity with database systems, like Salesforce (or able and interested in learning to use a database management system).
- Excellent interpersonal skills: bold, ambitious, optimistic, tenacious and a supportive team member with the ability to manage external stakeholders effectively.
- Committed to safeguarding the young people we work with via compliance with safeguarding frameworks and keeping confidential/sensitive information secure.
- Highly motivated to maximise impact, at an individual and organisational level.
DESIRABLE
- Familiarity with the FE sector.
- Experience of direct line management of team members.
- Experience in implementing and developing a successful fundraising strategy.
- Knowledge of the funding landscape for education and disadvantaged young people.
To support students in further education from disadvantaged backgrounds to secure gateway English and maths qualifications that unlock opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being at the heart of an organisation’s operations—helping to keep the corporate services running smoothly, so that our Education and Supporter teams can focus on delivering impact through our programmes.
Both nationally and internationally, public discussion and political debate are increasingly polarised and divided. Social media, fake news and new technologies such as AI can create echo chambers, where claims pass unchallenged, and different views are hard to find. The English-Speaking Union shows that there is a more constructive and collaborative path. The ESU was founded in 1918 to build greater understanding and friendships between people and nations. We are an educational charity with international reach, with an ESU in over 50 countries. Today our work is focussed on training young people in oracy – speaking and listening skills, in critical thinking and self-expression - to build skilful communicators and engaged citizens and leaders.
The English-Speaking Union and our work is more important now than ever.
he Corporate Services team provides essential strategic and operational support across the organisation. Our governance function oversees compliance, risk management, and performance frameworks. The finance team manages budgets, financial planning, and reporting. All of this contributes to effective decision making. We are also responsible for looking after our properties, which includes maintaining oversight of two commercial leases, and maintaining Dartmouth House which is a grade II* listed events venue and our Head Office in Mayfair.
Purpose of this role
The Business Support Administrator will provide high quality support to the Board of Trustees and its sub-Committees, and the Chief Operating Officer. This role will work closely with the Executive Assistant to the Director General.
Responsibilities and Expectations
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Provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to the Chief Operating Officer, helping to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
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Coordinate the preparation and timely circulation of agendas, papers, minutes and action logs for Board and Committee meetings.
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Monitor and report on progress against Board and Committee actions, ensuring timely follow-up and delivery
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Support the delivery of the annual Board effectiveness review, gathering feedback and helping to implement improvements.
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Assist with the planning and delivery of the annual external audit, working with colleagues and auditors to meet key deadlines.
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Maintain key registers including the Gift & Hospitality Register, Declarations of Interest, and compliance trackers.
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Facilitate due diligence checks as needed, liaising with legal advisors to ensure accuracy and compliance.
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Maintain the organisation’s contract register, tracking review dates and supporting internal contract reviews and renewals.
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Deliver one-off projects and provide flexible support across the Corporate Services team as required.
Skills and Experience
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A track record of providing secretariat support, including minute taking.
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Excellent administrative skills, highly organised with very good attention to detail.
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A tactful and conscientious individual who can navigate through complex situations
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Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality
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A good understanding of charity governance.
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Strong written and oral communication skills.
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A motivated self-starter who can quickly translate issues into solutions.
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A team player who can quickly build trusted relationships at all levels.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Can confidently and professionally challenge and hold people to account.
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The ability to manage several projects simultaneously whilst working at a high standard.
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Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting role as a Fundraising Officer to join our small but ambitious fundraising team. We are embarking on a significant capital redevelopment, and will raise income through trusts and foundations, individual donations and corporate supporters.
You will be responsible for supporting the Head of Fundraising with timely communications to both supporters and prospective donors, researching potential fundraising opportunities, maintaining the CRM system and reconciling fundraising accounts.
You will be involved in the creation of fundraising campaigns and be required to liaise with team members from across the organisation to gather information develop these campaigns.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a candidate with a keen interest in national healthcare policy to provide a crucial underpinning role that supports and enables the policy managers and policy officer to deliver the Academy’s committee and wider policy and influencing work. This is an ideal role for someone who is driven by the desire to influence positive societal change through gaining experience in a complex national policy environment. The role would suit either a recent graduate looking to gain experience or a career administrator who enjoys a busy role in a small organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
PHILANTHROPY MANAGER
£40,000 to £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience
37.5 hours per week
Dulwich College is committed to cultivating a vibrant educational environment driven by our core values of purpose, kindness and joy. We provide exceptional teaching, scholarship, and learning both inside and outside the classroom, nurturing an inspiring and dynamic atmosphere for our community. As a world-renowned boys' school, we educate 1,700 pupils aged 7 to 18, alongside a co-educational kindergarten and infants’ school, DUCKS, with 230 young learners. With a dedicated team of over 600 staff, we are proud of our beautiful and historic 70-acre campus in south London, where every individual is encouraged to thrive.
We are looking for a talented and driven Philanthropy Manager to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will build meaningful relationships with alumni, parents, and friends of the College to secure transformative support. Working alongside Director of Development and the Head of Philanthropy, you will play an essential part in shaping the future of philanthropy at Dulwich College.
If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that is shaping the future of education through philanthropy, we would love to hear from you.
Further information can be found in the candidate pack.
Closing date: Monday 21 April 2025
Interview date: week commencing Monday 5 May 2025
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This is the responsibility of the whole College community. We all remain vigilant about safeguarding at the College and we never think that child abuse could not happen here or to our pupils. A DBS Disclosure is required to Enhanced level. The DBS Code of Practice and the Standard and Enhanced DBS Privacy Policy can be found on our website. Charity 1150064
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Purpose
The Specialist Policy Officer plays a vital role within Clinks’ National Influencing & Networks team, delivering high-quality policy work that supports systemic change in the criminal justice system. The postholder will contribute to shaping evidence-based policy and influencing decision-makers, working closely with colleagues across Clinks and external stakeholders. More information about our policy work please visit our website.
Duties and key responsibilities
1. Policy Intelligence and Research
· Lead horizon scanning of central, local and devolved government policy developments (with the Senior Engagement & Development Officer – Wales) to assess implications for the voluntary sector.
· Conduct member-focused research to inform Clinks’ consultation responses and policy publications, including blogs, briefings, and outputs from the Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group (RR3).
· Lead the design, delivery, and publication of Clinks’ annual State of the Sector research.
2. Policy Development and Influence
· Draft clear, evidence-based policy materials for engagement with political stakeholders, including Ministers and officials.
· Develop mechanisms and opportunities for voluntary sector organisations to engage in policy development with statutory agencies.
· Provide policy support and analysis for Clinks’ Chief Executive and Director of National Influencing & Networks in high-level meetings.
3. Internal Collaboration and Support
· Work closely with Clinks' Area Engagement & Partnerships team to ensure member experiences and regional insights inform national policy work.
· Support colleagues across Clinks to understand policy contexts and improve their influencing work—including restricted specialist projects.
· Share policy updates and emerging trends during internal staff meetings.
4. External Representation and Stakeholder Engagement
· Represent Clinks at external meetings and events, including with senior political stakeholders and at Clinks-facilitated regional forums.
· Contribute to the development and operation of policy-focused groups, networks, and advisory structures.
· Work with the communications and admin team to maintain Clinks’ stakeholder database and ensure the distribution of policy content.
5. Content and Communications
· Collaborate with the Specialist Communications Officer to produce accessible and engaging social media and website content related to policy.
· Contribute written materials that engage audiences, influence decision-makers, and promote understanding of key issues.
General responsibilities
· Act as a positive ambassador for Clinks and uphold its mission and values.
· Work flexibly, supporting other duties as required in line with the role.
· Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.
· Work collaboratively and constructively across teams.
This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require.
Person specification
· Working well in a team with a flexible approach to work
· Ability to manage multiple and sometimes competing priorities
· Personal resilience and ability to stay focused in a rapidly changing environment
· Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities, including for people with lived experience of the criminal justice system
· Ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work
· Commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage and discrimination in the criminal justice system
Education and experience
· Experience in a criminal justice-related policy role
· Demonstrated experience of drafting policy positions for use with political stakeholders.
· Experience of developing evidence-based policy positions
· Experience of utilising different research methods in order to support the case for systemic change of the criminal justice system
Skills and abilities
· Written communication skills which engage audiences, persuade, and encourages understanding and participation
· Strong critical thinking and analytical skills; confident summarising complex policy.
· Sound knowledge of parliamentary processes and policy levers.
· Skilled at balancing competing priorities and managing stakeholder relationships.
· Confident working both independently and in a team.
· Organisational, administrative and IT skills at a level that supports notetaking, producing timely and accurate minutes and managing email correspondence
· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
· Ability to balance and prioritise competing tasks in order to meet tight deadlines
· Adaptability and flexibility in being able to take on new roles and manage a range of internal and external relationships.
Knowledge
A good and critical understanding of issues related to:
· The role of the voluntary sector in addressing social exclusion and inequalities
· The criminal justice system, in particular prisons and probation.
· A thorough understanding of the policy development process
Other requirements
· Able to travel nationally across England and Wales.
· Able to work evenings and weekends and stay away from home overnight where necessary.
· Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
· Commitment to the values and ethos of supporting people in the criminal justice system.
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Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.
The Information Officer is an exciting one-year fixed role at MDUK, that will sit within the Services and Support Team. You will be responsible for supporting the Information Coordinator to update, develop and maintain our portfolio of high-quality information resources, across various formats such as print publications and digital platforms. With a key focus on practical, welfare and lifestyle information.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 110,000 children and adults in the UK.
We share expert advice and support to live well now; fund groundbreaking research to understand the different conditions better and lead us to new treatments; work with the NHS towards universal access to specialist health; and together, campaign for people’s rights, better understanding, accessibility, and access to treatments.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.
NB Interviews likely to be held on Friday 9 May
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Stories Officer
Remote working
£25,000 - £28,000 pa plus excellent benefits
35 hours per week (or 21 hours per week if job share)
Permanent, full-time or part-time job share
Should you have any questions regarding the role requirements or your application then please visit our website via the application button where contact details can be obtained.
We are pleased to offer this role as either full-time or a part-time job share. The job share role will be split as follows:
Job Share A: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Job Share B: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Does that sound like a good fit? If so, we can’t wait to hear from you…
The Stories Officer sits in the Marketing and Communications team and will focus on:
· Assist in managing storytelling requests from across RNID, providing vital support and crafting impactful and compelling narratives.
· You’ll be gathering and shaping powerful authentic stories that highlight the impact of RNID’s work, supporting RNID’s strategic goals.
· When you join us, you’ll dive straight into important campaigns like our Protect Your Hearing Campaign, helping to craft meaningful stories. You might find yourself out on location, capturing powerful stories firsthand from our amazing storytellers or coordinating a photo shoot featuring one of our celebrity supporters.
As Stories Officer, you will:
· Work closely with the Stories & Celebrity Manager, identify, interview, and write-up case study stories from people who are deaf, have hearing loss, or tinnitus to support RNID’s campaigns, media, and fundraising efforts.
· Manage and update our centralised database of case studies, celebrities, and influencers, ensuring all stories across the charity are recorded for effective stewardship. Maintain storyteller profiles, contact details, permissions, and consent forms while ensuring GDPR compliance in data collection and storage.
· Collaborate with PR, fundraising, digital, and campaigning teams to integrate storytelling into their work, identify their needs, and match case studies or celebrities to relevant projects.
· Support the development and delivery of storytelling content across multiple platforms, including social media, website, press, and marketing materials, ensuring content meets accessibility standards.
· Manage multiple internal and external storyteller requests.
We are looking for an individual with a passion for storytelling and a deep commitment to amplifying the voices of people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. You will have excellent writing skills, with experience in journalism, PR, or a similar field, and have a strong ability to craft compelling narratives that engage and inspire.
Your interviewing skills will be key, as you’ll need to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, ensuring they feel comfortable and confident sharing their stories. Sensitivity and empathy will be essential as you capture authentic, impactful stories. In addition, you’ll be an exceptional multitasker, able to manage multiple storytelling requests and competing priorities with ease. Your proactive and creative approach will drive you to consistently find new ways to tell powerful stories that align with the charity’s mission and strategic goals.
If you are driven by the power of storytelling and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
We are RNID: the national charity supporting the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. Together, we will end the discrimination faced by our communities, help people hear better now and fund world-class research to restore hearing and silence tinnitus.
We work with our communities and partners across industry, government, charity, education and more to change life for the better. RNID has a proud history and big ambitions. We’re focused on making the greatest impact possible across the whole of the UK. We champion the latest technology and the opportunities it brings. We also know the value of a friendly face in local communities to support people where they need it most.
We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.
Closing date: 27 April 2025.
Interviews: 7 May 2025.
Supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus
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WHY WORK FOR US?
At the BPNA, we value a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work culture. The BPNA is a medium sized charitable organization (income £1,000,000+) with big ambitions, and we work closely together to make an impact.
You'll join a welcoming team that values mutual respect, flexibility, and work-life balance. We believe in continuous learning and career progression. As a member of the BPNA team, you'll have access to ongoing training opportunities and support for professional development, ensuring that you can grow both within this role and across future career aspirations.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will be responsible for the financial management and reporting of the organisation. You will
also lead on the charity’s year-end accounts ensuring that financial statements are prepared in line with the latest SORP requirements, and liaising directly with the organisation's external auditors.
The main purpose of this role is to:
- Manage the accounts department to run efficiently and effectively.
- Ensure sales and purchase ledgers are accurate and up to date, other income is recorded accurately, profit and loss reports provided monthly and management reports are provided quarterly and end-of-year is completed on time.
- Manage banking arrangements to make supplier payments, collect income through direct debits and online payment gateway.
Candidates must have the Right To Work in the UK
Email your CV and a separate cover letter about why you are suitable for the role.
The cover letter should be no more than 2 A4 size pages.
Closing date: Friday 9 May 2025
We will request interviews to be held at our Bolton office on Tuesday 20 May 2025 if suitable candidates apply.
Please do clearly inform us if for some reason you can’t make that date.
To create a world where every child and young person with a neurological condition can access the care and support they
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The Children’s Literacy Charity is a specialist literacy intervention charity providing expert tuition to children from disadvantaged backgrounds, helping them to close their literacy gap and achieve their full potential.
The charity has grown significantly over recent years, delivering its high impact Literacy and Reading Lab programmes to children who need the most help to catch up with their better off peers. This includes children experiencing economic disadvantage or who may have special educational needs or have English as an additional language.
To support this growth, we have created a new role of Communications Lead to develop and implement a highly effective and targeted communications plan. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead on all areas of our existing communications work.
We are looking for a skilled and adaptable communications professional able to think strategically, write brilliantly, produce high quality work quickly with good attention to detail.As part of a small head office team you will also have a flexible approach to your role as needs change.
Experience of the charity and/or education sector would be a considerable advantage, but as important will be a ‘can do’, problem solving attitude and a belief in the importance of life-changing literacy.
We welcome and encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of the barriers and challenges faced by the children we support. Candidates must be able to easily travel into Central London on a minimum of one day a week; additional office days may be required at times and occasional travel out of London.
The role is initially 2 days per week but can potentially increase to 3 days as the workload evolves. As a charity we work within a tight budget but there may be potential to negotiate on salary for the right set of skills and experience.
Please apply by 5pm on Monday 28th April.
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NO CVs accepted.
Applicants must complete an sub,it an application form via our recxruitment website.
JOB PURPOSE:
- To coordinate support for children aged 2-5 with SEND at Springfield Park Road Nursery or Mini-Springers Nursery, working alongside nursery staff, parents and outside agencies to ensure the nursery provides high quality inclusive EYFS provision in line with the SEND Code of Practice and EYFS Framework.
· To promote an ethos of inclusive practice within the nursery, high expectations for children with SEND and the best possible outcomes.
- To provide advice and support to Children’s Centre colleagues in relation to SEND.
- To provide advice and support to other staff within the Springfield Project in relation to SEND, including Seedlings Stay and Play.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead the SEND provision for the nursery
· Work with the nursery manager to regularly review the SEND policy and practice within the setting and agree how it will be implemented.
· Be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the setting’s SEND policy, and for coordinating provision across the setting.
· Implement SEN support and the graduated approach of: assess, plan, do, review to meet the outcomes identified for the child, including writing and reviewing SEN support plans as well as statutory paperwork, such as EHC needs assessment requests (with support from Area SENCO).
· Apply for ISEY funding for individual children and ensure funding is implemented to support children effectively.
Support colleagues
· Ensure all practitioners in the setting understand:
o their responsibilities to children with SEN
o how to work actively and effectively within the Assess Plan Do Review cycle.
· Support individual practitioners in implementing the approach for individual children
· Identify and use training and other sources of support available to colleagues.
· Support the nursery manager and staff during inspections by regulatory bodies and assist in the implementation of any recommendations.
Partnership working
· Make sure parents receive the information, advice and support that they need in order to participate in the SEN decision-making process.
· Involve parents in the discussion of any early concerns, in identifying any SEN, and at all stages of the graduated approach.
· Ensure parents are closely involved and that their insights inform action taken by the setting.
· Work closely with the Area SENCO and other professionals from education, health and social care agencies as required, making referrals as needed.
· Understand the Birmingham local offer.
· Work alongside Springfield Children’s Centre in running a stay & play for children with SEND
· Provide advice on SEND to Children’s Centre colleagues.
· Provide advice on SEND to other Project staff and volunteers including Seedlings Stay and Play group and our Child Friendly Neighbourhood team.
Continually develop own practice
- Reflect on own practice and undertake continuous professional development, including training related to SEND as well as attending relevant and mandatory training courses and maintaining appropriate Safeguarding and First Aid Certificates.
- Alongside the nursery manager, regularly evaluate the effectiveness of provision.
Other
- promote the Springfield project’s ethos, vision statement, and benefits.
- attend all staff meetings and Project training days as required.
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