Fundraising Officer Jobs in Leeds

Role Summary

The Director of International Communications will create and drive implementation of ProVeg's international communications strategy. The primary objectives are to amplify the activities and successes of the country offices and international programmes, enhance ProVeg's global visibility and reach new public audiences, and influence the public and policy narrative on healthy sustainable food systems. This role involves leading a dynamic and transformation-oriented team and working closely with international stakeholders such as country directors and partner organisations to develop innovative communication solutions.

Job Details

• Reports to: CEO
• Department: Communications
• Direct reports: Digital Director, Senior Communications Manager, Senior Business Communications Manager, Senior Communications Manager (Spanish language regions), Strategic PR Lead
• Closely collaborating with: Country Directors, Institutional Engagement & Partnership Director, International Director, Fundraising and P&C teams, Director of People and Culture 
• Location: Remote, ideally in the UK, NL, PL, CZ, or ES - for exceptional candidates, potentially US (ET zone)
• Hours: full-time (e.g. 35h in the UK)
• Salary: dependent on experience and location, e.g. £55k- £62k in the UK

Responsibilities

Strategic Communication and Transformation:

• Develop and execute a new international communications strategy to enhance ProVeg’s visibility and highlight the successes of the country offices.
• Establish ProVeg as a leading voice in plant-based nutrition and sustainable food systems through targeted campaigns and media outreach.
• Design and implement processes for effectively and quickly adapting country-specific developments for international communication.
• Oversee the development of content and own and third party channel strategies to maximise engagement with diverse B2B and B2C audiences.
• Integrate AI tools and strategies responsibly and innovatively (supported by leadership and (external) experts).

Fundraising Support and Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with the international fundraising team to ensure alignment between communications strategies and fundraising goals.
• Develop compelling narratives and campaigns that inspire donor engagement and attract funding opportunities.
• Leverage communications channels, including digital platforms, media outreach, and storytelling, to showcase ProVeg’s impact and amplify fundraising initiatives..

Reputation Management:

• Enhance ProVeg’s public image through strategic media relations, innovative visual content, and compelling storytelling.
• Develop and implement crisis communication plans, identifying opportunities and risks for brand reputation.
• Balance B2B and B2C communications priorities to maintain positive brand perception.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Lead a multicultural and multidisciplinary team, fostering creativity, innovation, impact and effectiveness.
• Promote a culture of collaboration and continuous development within the team.

Internal and External Collaboration:

• Work closely with country offices and international partners to create synergies and strengthen global strategies.
• Work closely with the Research and Policy teams to ensure our research and advocacy activities are supported by timely communications to drive real-world impact.
• Build and maintain relationships with media, influencers, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Manage global communications budgets and ensure cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications

Required:

• Proven experience in strategic communication in NGOs with an international focus, including those with a presence in the global south.
• Track record of developing targeted communications strategies to drive engagement with different audiences, including B2B and B2C.
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute communications strategies that drive advocacy goals and influence policymakers.
• Excellent skills in media relations and leading complex or multi-country communication projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and transform teams in an international context.
• Experience in fostering creativity, innovation, and collaboration within teams.
• Experience with visual media (videos, infographics, etc.).
• Expertise in crisis communication and managing brand perception.
• Experience in crafting inclusive messaging and ensuring culturally appropriate communications across diverse regions and audiences.
• Experience collaborating with fundraising teams to create compelling narratives for donor engagement and retention.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills (minimum C2-level English).
• Strong analytical skills and experience measuring the success of communication strategies.
• In-depth understanding of the challenges and opportunities in sustainable food systems.

Preferred:

• Comfortable serving as a spokesperson and representing the organization at high-profile events or in media engagements.
• Familiarity with data protection regulations, including GDPR.
• Proficiency in utilizing data-driven insights and communication technologies to refine strategies and improve outcomes.

Benefits of working with us

• A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.
• Provision of a work laptop.
• Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.
• Career-development support.
• Mindfulness programme - free Headspace account for you and up to 5 friends or family members
• A workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
• And, last but not least, the opportunity to be part of a great team and work towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!

When?

Application deadline: Open until filled
Start date: As soon as possible

Our Application Procedure
Your application should include a cover letter and CV. Please indicate your motivation for the role and describe how you meet the requirements. Please send us your application using our online form. Thank you!

 The upcoming steps include:
1.    First interview with People and Culture
2.    Online trial task
3.    Second interview with senior leadership
4.    Final meeting with executive leadership incl. CEO
5.    Final decision

 

About us

ProVeg International is a food awareness organisation working to transform the global food system by replacing 50% of animal products globally with plant-based and cultivated foods by 2040.

ProVeg engages with all relevant stakeholders to create a food system where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet.

ProVeg has received the United Nations’ Momentum for Change Award and works closely with key UN food and environment agencies. 

ProVeg creates global impact, with offices in 14 countries across five continents and more than 220 employees. 

Diversity Statement

ProVeg is committed to equal opportunity in employment for all, regardless of ethnic origin, religion, skin color, gender, age, national origin or ancestry, refugee background, genetic information, disability, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, HIV status, gender identity, or gender expression. People of Color, women, individuals with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA+ communities, older adults, refugees, and people living with HIV are explicitly encouraged to apply.

In 2020, ProVeg signed the Diversity Charter, a self-commitment and association dedicated to promoting a prejudice-free work environment.

In 2022, ProVeg achieved a score of 88.1% on the PRIDE Index, the LGBTIQ+ Diversity Performance Index, which is over 20 percentage points higher than the overall average of 67.9%.

Data Protection Information for Applicants 

More information about the processing of your personal data during your application at ProVeg INT can be found on our website, via the job posting.

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic, pioneering organisation dedicated to supporting the unique needs of converts to Islam across the UK. The Convert Muslim Foundation aims to provide essential support, resources and training for organisations working with new Muslims. An exciting opportunity exists for a CEO to join the team. As CEO, you will provide visionary leadership to advance the organisation's mission of supporting the convert Muslim community in the UK. The post holder will work closely with the Board of Trustees to shape the charity's future, oversee day-to-day operations and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance the overall reach of the foundation and achieve its vision. This is a full-time, 2-year contract, home based within the UK.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have experience in a senior leadership role within a charity or community organisation, or the non-profit sector. You will have experience in strategic planning and implementation with a track record of achieving consistent organisational growth. You will have proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders including funders, partner organisations and government bodies. You will have good experience in the areas of fundraising, budgeting, and financial resource management as well as excellent interpersonal, communication and advocacy skills. A meaningful understanding of challenges faced by convert Muslims in relation to Islamic faith and traditions is also essential for the role.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis.
 

About us

Founded in 1951, the Refugee Council exists to support people who come to the UK in need of safety and speak out for compassion, fairness and kindness. We achieve this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of refugee community organisations, and working with allies across society to change government policy.

Our vision for refugees to be welcome to live safe and fulfilling lives contributing to the UK has never been more urgent and needed. Today 27 million refugees and 84 million displaced people around the world need of safety, dignity and welcome. We are determined to secure public and government support for safe routes for all people seeking safety, and a fair, effective and compassionate refugee protection system.

Business Development at Refugee Council

We operate two main service departments supporting refugees (resettlement, employment, and integration) and people seeking asylum (casework, therapeutic support, and social support for adults and children. We also have a smaller Practice Development team supporting Refugee Community Organisations and frontline practitioners to develop their skills and capacity to meet the needs of people seeking asylum and refugees. Our Business Development team sits within our Fundraising and External Affairs team and works closely with our services directorate.

The purpose of this role is to bolster the resource of our Business Development team in order to build the foundations for statutory income generation for Refugee Council in the immediate term and for the future. The key elements of the role are to:

• Identify the appropriate statutory commissioners to liaise with when presenting our service models. This is a time intensive task that requires research via different platforms and networks (e.g. LinkedIn, web searches, internal colleague contacts, and related market insights).
• Assess feedback and insights following engagement with commissioners, identify patterns and opportunities, and contribute towards Business Development’s funder engagement and fundraising strategy.
• Prepare background documents, such as up-to-date context statements and summaries, for use in proposals, tenders, service models, and related Business Development products. Lead on various administrative tasks to support the function of the Business Development team, such as completing selection questionnaires for competitive tenders.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Research:

• Our Business Development Officer will lead the researching and mapping statutory commissioners, service delivery partners, and providers to produce a clear picture of service delivery landscape, commissioner interests, and commissioning trends to inform business development strategies across our geographical hub areas.
• They will identify appropriate and influential statutory commissioners (via internal colleagues, LinkedIn, online searches, and related sources) for Business Development colleagues to contact. Through their detailed research they will build an in-depth understanding of commissioner roles and remit, interests, and priority areas of work that will help us influence statutory commissioners.
• They will lead on developing and maintaining content-rich, in depth evidence-based summaries on clients’ and commissioners’ evolving needs for use in proposals, tenders, service models, and strategy documents. These summaries will be highly persuasive and enable to team to influence funders. They will be required to analyse complex data and evidence presenting asylum and refugee trends and figures as well as statutory funding available across a range of sources.

Contract: Fixed term until 31/10/2025.

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (would be open to part time working of 28 hours for the right candidate).

Location: Negotiable.

For more information on the role and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 14 February 2025.

Interviews: 19 - 27 February 2025.

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.

Royal Voluntary Service has an opportunity available for a Content Support Officer to join our team. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return you will receive a salary of £22,861 - £24,385 per annum. The role is home based with occasional National travel.

About the Content Support Officer role:

The Virtual Village Hall (VVH) is the main Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) live online interactive platform by which the charity interacts with and supports people in communities across the nation. Through its virtual setting, it supports the wider NHS and health care systems to improve and maintain the health of the nation and also tackle health inequalities, social deprivation and drive digital inclusion. VVH has touch points and is embedded with every aspect of the charity and provides a holistic nationwide offer.

The purpose of the Content Support Officer is to support delivery of the VVH Communications Plan. They will provide written content to support the promotion and every day running of the service and will research and secure talent and organisations to host new/themed sessions. They will be a key member of the Virtual Village Hall team and will provide input into the planning and growth of the Virtual Village Hall.

The First Time for Everything project (FTFE) provides new opportunities and experiences for people over 55 to try something new for free in their local community and to be social and active, particularly those that are older or less mobile.  The programme has nationwide reach but targets areas of social deprivation and seeks to address health inequalities. A percentage of programmes are therefore delivered in targeted areas to reflect this.

The purpose of the Content Support Officer is to support FTFE activity coordinators to attract participation in events and raise awareness of the FTFE programme. They will provide written content for local media, case studies for fundraising and marketing purposes, and occasional briefing documents for RVS media interviewees.

Hours:  35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Whilst the role is advertised as full time we welcome applicants that would like to be considered for part-time or job share.

Benefits

-26 days’ holiday (pro rata) plus paid statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata). Ten weeks’ company sick pay following successful completion of probation

-A great pension scheme. 2 x Salary Death in Service Benefit, subject to qualification

-Enhanced Family Leave schemes. An employee benefits package that gives access to an exclusive rewards website to get discounts and cashback online.

-A 24-hour doctor line, financial support with dental/optical and other therapies. A free and confidential employee assistance programme with up to six face-to-face sessions counselling included

-Extensive online and on the job training to ensure you will succeed in your role

-Opportunities to discuss flexible working. Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

-The chance to make a positive, lasting impact that changes lives, communities and society

What you'll bring as our Content Support Officer:

-Direct experience of working in a comms environment

-Passionate about comms

-Knowledge of different comms channels and stakeholder engagement

-Some understanding of the Health & Social Care system and support organisations, long term health conditions, social isolation and older people

Please note that the full person specification is available on the Role Profile, please review this prior to application.

If you feel have the skills and experience to become our Content Support Officer please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!

The closing date for this role is 4th March 2025. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

At Royal Voluntary Service our goal is to welcome everyone and build inclusive and diverse teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work. To find out more about our commitment to EDI, visit our website.

Join Royal Voluntary Service and together we can change lives, change communities and change society.

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About the organisation

The Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) is the leading charitable organisation promoting the enjoyment, study and conservation of wild plants in Britain and Ireland. We aim to build a diverse community of skilled and enthused botanists, provide data and science to help address biodiversity loss and climate change and disseminate information to drive a passion for plants. To do this we provide opportunities for involvement for all through a range of participation projects, surveys, indoor and outdoor events, training opportunities and the production of books and other resources. Our Distribution Database (DDb) holds over 50 million plant records, making it one of the world’s largest biological recording databases and in March 2023 we published the third Plant Atlas, mapping changes in the distribution of British and Irish flora. Our latest organisational Strategy, available on our website, describes our future plans. 

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become the first Administration Officer for the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. The charity and our membership and activities have grown rapidly over the last five years through two rounds of strategic change. There is continued strong demand for our data, expertise and skills, creating opportunities to develop our projects and partnerships. We need excellent administration in place  to ensure we are deploying our capacity and resources in the best way to support the Society and our members and to advance the understanding and appreciation of wild plants.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to work across the BSBI, supporting staff and volunteers in the smooth running of the Society, helping shape processes for a resilient future. 

The post would suit an early career individual with an interest in botany/ecology who is keen to develop their skills and their network through a full-time post within the charitable sector, or an experienced administrator looking to make a vital contribution to a growing organisation.

How to apply

Read the job description and person specification available on the BSBI website carefully along with the job application guidance notes. Then complete the job application form and personal details form and submit these to the email address provided.

Applications must be received by midnight on Sunday 2 March.

Interviews will be held online on during the week commencing 10 March.

The postholder would ideally take up the position in or before May.

BSBI aims to uphold the principles of equality and diversity in all its activity, including the recruitment and employment of staff. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified or experienced people, regardless of situation or background. We particularly welcome applicants from those who are currently underrepresented in our sector, such as disabled people and individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. Should you have any questions about the role or require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please get in touch through our website.

We are delighted to be recruiting for a visionary, mission-driven leader to join Mary’s Meals UK, as Executive Director. Reporting to our Board of Trustees and Chief Growth Officer – MMI, you will provide inspirational strategic and operational leadership to Mary’s Meals UK (MMUK), to drive and lead ongoing growth and innovation, as we strive to grow our movement and raise awareness and funds, on a national scale. With an entrepreneurial approach to growth, you will be bold and brave, seeking new opportunities and partnerships to foster growth, whilst nurturing our existing, deeply committed supporters.

As Executive Director, you will demonstrate strong leadership and bring proven experience of engaging and leading a leadership team through periods of growth and change, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Strategy development, implementation and execution will be key to success, and you will demonstrate service, simplicity and stewardship to support agile growth across a variety of sectors and regions.

MMUK is the largest and longest established National Affiliate in the Mary’s Meals network, currently raising c.£20M to support global school feeding programmes, reaching children living some of the world’s poorest countries. The promise of a meal attracts these hungry children into the classroom, giving them the energy to learn and hope for a better future.

Key responsibilities:

· Collaborate with the MMUK Board of Trustees and MMI to lead the design and execution of an ambitious growth strategy, to ensure the organisation can achieve its mission and stays true to our values.

· In collaboration with our Director of Supporter Engagement & Income, develop and deliver an ambitious fundraising strategy for MMUK, focused on growing our supporter base, developing new partnerships and nurturing existing partnerships with various networks and other grassroots communities.

· Work with our Director of Communications to develop and implement an ambitious media and communications strategy to drive growth.

· Manage, monitor and report on the progress against organisational goals and objectives, in collaboration with our Director of Finance & Operations.

· Serve as the primary liaison to our Board of Trustees: manage, inspire and cultivate the board relationships.

Mission-driven, with extensive experience of leading a high performing non-profit or profit-making entity, on a similar scale. You will have experience across a broad range of strategic and operational functions and will combine your proven ability to drive growth, develop and nurture productive relationships and inspire our movement. Strategic in outlook, you will role model our dearly held values, inspiring and engaging everyone involved in our movement and representing MMUK to key supporters, donors and stakeholders.

You will also need:

· Significant experience of providing inspirational leadership to a senior management team and a wider organisation, with the ability to develop and live organisational culture.

· Strong experience of developing and executing strategies to drive revenue generation or fundraising.

· Experience of representing an organisation to key supporters, donors and stakeholders.

· Deep commitment to Mary’s Meals’ vision and mission and reaching the next child waiting.

· Familiarity with Churches and Christian networks would be advantageous but certainly not essential, as would the ability to represent MMUK in faith-based networks with confidence and credibility.

We are a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. As an organisation, named after Mary the mother of Jesus and shaped by Christian values, we feel that the way we do things is as important as the result and we welcome all who wish to play their part in our important work. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.

We are a values-driven organisation, we believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding.

We have a remote-first approach to work and are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work-life balance. We have an office in Glasgow and London for those who would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis. Some travel across the UK and to countries where Mary’s Meals operates will be required.

If you are inspired to join our movement and our vision, mission and values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you. Please click Apply and include your CV and a succinct covering letter, of no more than two A4 pages, telling us why you want to join Mary’s Meals UK and why your skills and experience would make you a great Executive Director.

Closing date for applications is Monday 24th February. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

Applicants must reside and hold full right to work in the UK.

Balmer Dawson Executive Search is delighted to partner with Mellon Educate in their search for an experienced Grant Writer to join their successful organisation. 

Mellon Educate is an Irish-based African development charity founded by Niall Mellon in 2002. From the enormous collective effort of their volunteers, in conjunction with the South African government, they have built houses for 250,000 homeless people in South Africa’s townships.

In 2013, the charity redoubled its commitments to those less fortunate in Africa, pledging a 10-year education development programme to provide better education to more than 100,000 African children. 

Mellon Educate wishes to recruit a Grant Writer on a part-time OR full-time basis with specific experience and a proven track record of success in educational grant applications in Sub-Saharan Africa from medium and large sized international funders, sovereign donors, corporate and philanthropic foundations and institutional donors.

Role Purpose:

This is a brand-new position that has been created to increase Mellon Educate’s capacity to secure grants on a global scale. The Grant Writer will be responsible for identifying suitable funding opportunities and coordinating, preparing and writing funding applications.

The successful candidate will work with colleagues to develop and implement Mellon Educate’s strategic approach to funding against agreed key performance indicators. This role requires an enthusiastic self-starter, with good knowledge of educational grant-writing, exceptional persuasive writing and organisational skills and a good knowledge of the South African education system.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for identifying, preparing, producing and submitting grant applications and funding proposals. 
• Writing and editing high quality and compelling content for competitive proposal processes and other fundraising materials as required.
• Researching, exploring and identifying new grant and funding opportunities which support Mellon Educate’s current strategic objectives. 
• Gathering, analysing and synthesizing proposal inputs and co-ordinating and reviewing content from all contributors. 
• Building and maintaining a database and schedule of grant opportunities and grant application materials. 
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships across the organisation to ensure that grant management is fully embedded. 
• Building strong strategic partnerships with funding organisations and donors. 
• Working with colleagues to support all of Mellon Educate’s fundraising work, including trusts, foundations, major gift, legacy giving, and capturing stories of change to demonstrate impact to funders. 

Essential Skills and Core Competencies : 

• Proven track record of success in educational grant writing in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Demonstrated education related expertise
• Knowledge of the South-African education system (a distinct advantage)
• Keen understanding of the challenges faced by countries in the developing world
• Experience securing grants from Sovereign funders
• Evidence of success in securing medium and large-scale educational programme funding in the developing world
• Exceptional writing, editing and literacy skills. 
• Ability to write clearly and concisely, producing compelling narratives. 
• Excellent attention to detail. 
• Proven organisational skills.
• Strong capacity to use ICT to improve efficiency and information-sharing across the team. 
• Capacity to work under pressure to tight deadlines. 
• Capacity to prioritise effectively and manage time well. 
• Strong communicator and team player. 
• Enthusiastic and disciplined self-starter, with a target driven approach. 
• Strong financial literacy with competency to plan, manage and track grant expenditure. 
• Skilled relationship and network builder. 
• Flexibility, creativity and a positive work attitude. 
• Track record of producing high-quality grant applications, documentation and presentations. 

Remuneration:

• Salary will be in the region of €50,000 + DOE (depending on experience) on a full-time basis or pro-rata on a part-time basis

Application process:

To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter (maximum one page) in MS Word format  (outlining how your motivation, experience and skills fit this role profile) for the attention of  BOTH Gilly Balmer and Zena Dawson at Quick Apply button provided.

Closing Date:

The closing date for applications is Monday 24th February by 5pm (GMT)

Wildlife Supporter Officer Positions (Face-to-Face Membership Recruiter)
Various hours up to the value of 1.4FTE per week
Salary: £20,490 pro rata + 25% commission on membership sales during probation period; rising to £24,509 pro rata + 25% commission on membership sales on successful completion of probation

Wanted in the following locations:    

- Staveley Nature Reserve, near Harrogate; or
- Moorlands Nature Reserve, near York; or
- Dearne Valley Country Park, near Barnsley; or
- Stirley, near Huddersfield; or
- Spurn National Nature Reserve, near Hull

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust are looking for chatty and confident nature lovers to join our successful team and help us to inspire the public to take urgent action for wildlife and wild places by joining us as members.

In this role, you will be on the very front line of our charitable nature conservation mission, utilising your strong sales skills and your friendly and persuasive personality to encourage people to give us their financial support to bring about nature’s vital recovery.

A typical working day will revolve around enthusing everyone you meet to take small and manageable steps to becoming a force for nature. You will work at a variety of events and locations across Yorkshire, including our very own nature reserves, farmers' markets, shopping centres, country shows and major festivals. Here you will pass on your passion for our wild work and inspire people to support us with the help of a fully-branded gazebo and interactive display set up.

Experience in sales and fundraising and a good general knowledge of wildlife would be a distinct advantage, through we’ll provide a thorough induction, ongoing support and access to a wealth of information that will help build your knowledge; it’s more important that you are engaging, passionate and willing to learn!

Please only apply for this role if you have access to a vehicle, insured for business use.

For more information about the role, please read our FAQs.

This is a rolling advert, applications will be reviewed when they are received.  
Suitable candidates will be interviewed shortly after their applications are received and shortlisted. 

The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.

We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.

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Location: Home-Based (with occasional travel across the UK)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (flexible hours considered)
Salary: £90,000 per annum (Band E – Senior Leadership Team)
Hours: 35 hours per week (part-time / flexible hours considered)

About Magic Breakfast
Magic Breakfast is a dynamic and purpose-driven charity with a bold mission: to ensure no child in the UK starts their school day hungry. The charity provides over 300,000 children with healthy breakfasts every morning, enabling them to focus on their learning. Working with schools in disadvantaged areas, Magic Breakfast is committed to removing hunger as a barrier to education, while also leading research and campaigns for long-term solutions to end child morning hunger. As Magic Breakfast looks to expand its impact, it has ambitious plans for growth in the coming years, making this an exciting time to join the organisation and help scale its operations.

The Role
Magic Breakfast is seeking a visionary Director of Finance and Technology to join its Senior Leadership Team at a pivotal time. With plans for substantial growth, the charity is looking for a leader to help drive both its financial strategy and technological transformation. This role will oversee the charity’s financial operations, ensuring long-term sustainability while driving operational efficiency through innovative technology solutions. The Director will also play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of Magic Outcomes, the charity’s trading subsidiary. Working closely with the CEO and Trustees, this is an opportunity to contribute to Magic Breakfast’s mission on a significant scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of financial and technology strategies to ensure sustainability and support the charity’s growth.
• Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
• Provide strategic insights to the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees to inform key decisions.
• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team focused on innovation and operational excellence.
• Implement technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency and user experience.
• Ensure robust risk management processes and compliance with financial and regulatory standards.
• Guide the financial and strategic planning of Magic Outcomes, ensuring alignment with the charity’s mission.

About the Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will bring:

• Proven senior finance leadership experience, ideally within the charity sector.
• A strong background in financial planning, forecasting, and compliance.
• Experience managing complex transformation projects and organisational change.
• Expertise in technology implementation and data governance.
• A professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA).
• A passion for Magic Breakfast’s mission to end hunger as a barrier to learning.

 

Why Join Magic Breakfast?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a charity at a moment of growth and transformation. With plans to scale its operations and reach even more children, the Director of Finance and Technology will play a central role in shaping the future of Magic Breakfast. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and the chance to contribute to meaningful, long-lasting change in the fight against child hunger.

 

To Apply
Candidates are invited to submit their CV and a covering letter outlining their qualifications and suitability for the role or reach out toRosemary Pini at Allen Lane who are supporting Magic Breakfast with the recruitment process.

Magic Breakfast is excited to hear from individuals who are committed to creating lasting social impact.

Timeline

Closing Date: 16th February

First Stage Interview: 5th and 6th March

Second stage Interviews: 17th March

Community Based/Home Working – East Midlands

Permanent, Full Time

Circa £30,000 plus competitive benefits

Do you want to make a difference?

The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund is more than sitting at your desk ad in this role you will have the opportunity to be part of our RAF Family.  Alongside helping our beneficiaries, we also get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others and helping people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.

It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most.

Join the RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.

Do you want to play a part in what we do?

People are at the heart of what we do. Together we:

· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans. 

· We support ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.

· We fund youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.

· We provide grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.

We are seeking an individual to undertake the dual role of promoting the profile of the RAF Benevolent Funds welfare offer, whilst also carrying out welfare casework. Post holders will be expected to undertake holistic assessment of need both remotely (over the telephone and online) and when required in person across their region. You will be expected to work with individuals who may have complex and sometimes challenging welfare needs, assisting them by identifying appropriate support from within both the RAF Benevolent Fund and the wider statutory and military charity sector, ensuring that support is made available to meet their need through the case working process.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a social welfare role supporting individuals and will have strong people and relationship-building skills, as well as empathy with or understanding of issues affecting the Armed Forces community.

This is a community-based position working from home (ideally based in Nottinghamshire) but covering the East Midlands region. The candidate must have their own vehicle for use of traveling around the region. Occasional travel to London will be required. The successful candidate for this role will need to be DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, please click on this link and send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 18th February 2025, 5.00pm.  

A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.

 

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).

Community Based/Home Working – Devon/Cornwall

Permanent, Full Time

Circa £30,000 plus competitive benefits

Do you want to make a difference?

The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund is more than sitting at your desk ad in this role you will have the opportunity to be part of our RAF Family.  Alongside helping our beneficiaries, we also get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others and helping people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.

It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most.

Join the RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.

Do you want to play a part in what we do?

People are at the heart of what we do. Together we:

· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans. 

· We support ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.

· We fund youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.

· We provide grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.

We are seeking an individual to undertake the dual role of promoting the profile of the RAF Benevolent Funds welfare offer, whilst also carrying out welfare casework. Post holders will be expected to undertake holistic assessment of need both remotely (over the telephone and online) and when required in person across their region. You will be expected to work with individuals who may have complex and sometimes challenging welfare needs, assisting them by identifying appropriate support from within both the RAF Benevolent Fund and the wider statutory and military charity sector, ensuring that support is made available to meet their need through the case working process.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a social welfare role supporting individuals and will have strong people and relationship-building skills, as well as empathy with or understanding of issues affecting the Armed Forces community.

This is a community-based position working from home (ideally based in Exeter/Plymouth) but covering the Devon/Cornwall region. The candidate must have their own vehicle for use of traveling around the region. Occasional travel to London will be required. The successful candidate for this role will need to be DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, please click on this link and send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 18th February 2025, 5.00pm.  

A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.

 

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).

About Koreo

Since 2004, Koreo has grown into one of the UK’s leading consultancies with a social purpose. Our aim is to build a just and regenerative world by accelerating the potential for people and organisations to create systemic social change. 

We provide consultancy services to a range of clients across the purpose-driven sector while also delivering our own programmes. Our consultancy services focus on: 

• Organisational Development: Driving culture change, embedding Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles into practice, and organisational design and restructuring.

• Talent Development: Strengthening leadership capacity through the design and delivery of bespoke management training programmes, while creating customised talent development initiatives to diversify and enhance workforces.

• Purpose and Impact: Helping organisations define their social purpose, design effective strategies, and measure progress through robust impact and evaluation frameworks.

• Fieldbuilding: Supporting organisations build networks and partnerships that foster shared learning, collaboration, and innovation across the social change ecosystem.

Our flagship programmes, Charityworks and 2027, complement our consultancy work and are aimed at building a more diverse and better-equipped social change movement. They focus on bringing diverse talent and inclusive practices into the social change sector while enhancing the leadership capacity of both emerging and established changemakers.

The Role in Brief

With the recent launch of our new strategy, Koreo is entering an exciting phase of transformation and growth. As we embark on this new chapter, we are working to broaden our reach beyond our historical focus on UK charities, aiming to impact a wider demographic of clients across the social change ecosystem. To support this growth, we are seeking a proactive and organised Development and Communications Coordinator to join our team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is an exciting opportunity for someone to hone their craft in both business development and communications while playing a key role in supporting Koreo’s expansion. This role is vital in managing the operational aspects of business development and communications, supporting the growth of Koreo’s brand visibility and narrative and expanding our network of prospective clients.

As Development and Communications Coordinator, you will:

• Business Development:

  • Identify and research funding opportunities, tenders, and potential new clients.

  • Manage Koreo’s tender and proposal database, ensuring submissions are tracked and outcomes recorded.

  • Assist in preparing proposals and tender responses, including drafting sections and coordinating inputs.

  • Conduct market and horizon scanning to identify trends and opportunities.

• Client Engagement and Campaigns:

  • Manage data on prospective clients using HubSpot (or similar CRM platforms).

  • Coordinate campaigns to engage clients and build Koreo’s client base.

  • Support the delivery of integrated campaigns promoting Koreo’s offers across portfolios.

• Brand and Communications:

  • Update and manage Koreo’s website, ensuring content is engaging and accurate.

  • Manage Koreo’s LinkedIn presence, including posting updates, engaging with followers, and monitoring performance.

  • Contribute to thought leadership content, such as blogs, articles, and reports, to support campaigns.

• Administrative and Operational Support:

  • Manage systems and processes related to business development and communications, including CRM updates and reporting.

  • Provide administrative support for tender responses, ensuring all documentation is complete and submitted on time.

  • Monitor and report on business development and communications activity, supporting the Managing Director with dashboards and data.

The role is multi-faceted and fast paced and we’re looking for someone with extensive project manager experience, an interest in and knowledge of social care policy and advocacy,  and the ability to juggle priorities. The role is home based and the job holder is required to represent the Charity at external meetings as required. You need to live within easy reach of London to avoid incurring large travel costs, and ideally have experience of working in adult social care in the UK. This is a varied role which will bring with it opportunities for you to continue to develop your skills, increase your knowledge and network and to work with a passionate and committed small team in a charity which has a focus of supporting care workers. The role is home based and there will be some travel to London for meetings.

IMPORTANT: Please read the Job Descripton and Person Spec carefully before applying. We are not looking for Project Manager experience in the tech or I.T. fields.

• You'll be managing our innovative flagship project, liaising with funders and working with care workers and stakeholders on this high visibility exciting work which has a focus on advocacy and policy.
• As line manager to one direct report, you'd provide supervisory and other support to your team member.
• You would author think and opinion pieces, write press releases and produce articles relating to our projects and advocacy work
• You would represent the CEO and the Charity at external meetings as required
• You'd be responsible for managing spend against budgets, processing payroll and other expenditure using our banking system 
• You'd look for funding from trusts and foundations to help us continue our work and would work collaboratively with your colleagues

What's in it for you?

· Home working most of the time apart from when travelling to meetings and events

· 25 days annual leave

· Working from home allowance

· Mental Health and Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme

· Flexible working patterns available

· Friendly, supportive and inclusive team culture

Please read the job description/person spec before applying. 

Amazing Opportunity for Recent Graduates!

At The Elephant Group, we believe talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. That’s where we come in. We’re on a mission to create fairer access to top universities for talented young people from underrepresented backgrounds. As our Programme Coordinator, you’ll play a varied and exciting role in helping us drive this change.

This is a chance to blend a love of delivering content to audiences via virtual and in person events with an enthusiasm for working with large groups of young people, schools and university partners. As well as this, you’ll have a flair for providing fantastic customer service with great project management, professional communication and organisation skills to juggle multiple events and programmes simultaneously. Lastly above all, you’ll have a passion for our mission to support young people to reach their full potential.

In the role, you’ll support our Head of Programmes in the delivery of our transformative programmes – Elephant Access and Meta Method. Programme Coordinators are at the heart of our programme delivery, taking an important role in  managing our online and in-person activities including webinars, school visits, and larger events such as our annual Launch, Spring Conference, and Summer Academy events. They also support our evaluation including data gathering and analysis, and lead our social media strategy and PR.

We are a small charity with big plans. In 2024 we were short listed for the “Student Mobility Impact Award” and our inspiring CEO Jayne Taylor, was a finalist in the “Rising Chief Executive” category at the Third Sector Awards. As a non-hierarchical dynamic charity with direct access to our CEO, we encourage regular feedback, and we support colleagues develop areas of interest within the organisation.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a warm, relatable, hard-working graduate to make a difference from the work you do (as well as developing yourself) working in a fast-paced ambitious charity. Come and join our friendly herd! 

Hear from Catherine, one of our employees currently in the role:

"The friendly and supportive working environment at The Elephant Group is what first drew me towards the company. Having the encouragement to share my ideas and make the role my own has allowed me to build my confidence, industry knowledge, and skills in areas I really enjoy, like social media strategy and programme development.

It's the perfect blend of project management, creative content development and programme delivery"

Salary: £23,000- £26,000 depending on experience

Contract: Permanent (subject to a successful probation review at 3 months)

Hours: Full-time only (we are not able to offer job share or compressed hours)

Benefits: 28 days holiday plus 3 days at Christmas and bank holidays, 5% pension contribution, hybrid working, training & development opportunities

Location: Midlands/Yorkshire- Hybrid. Travel to partner schools in the Midlands & Yorkshire 2-3 times a week depending on business need (you must be able to drive), and occasional travel to London

You will need a suitable home working space. We will provide your equipment including furniture if required. You need to live in The Midlands or Yorkshire. Frequent organisational travel is expected with expenses paid.

Essential Skills and Experience

We welcome applications from people that have an enthusiasm for our social justice mission, the desire to develop themselves in the role and the following: 

• Confident, articulate public speaking, presenting and chairing to large groups including young people. 

• Enjoys delivering front led & interactive content.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills .

• Excellent programme/ project / event management skills . 

• Self-organised with an ability to prioritise

• You must have a valid driving licence

• Energised by interacting with our young people and enjoys delivering fantastic professional customer service. 

• Able to work proactively to overcome obstacles to achieve the organisation’s goals with a zeal for achieving excellence.

• Comfortable working in a changing environment using your initiative.

• Hold a undergraduate or post graduate UK degree  (Graduated within the last 5 years)

Desirable Skills and Experience

The most important things to us are: Your passion for our mission, your friendly can-do attitude, ability to connect with others (especially young people), excellent verbal and written communication, initiative, working hard and being organised. The below skills are desirable, but we will provide the right training for the right candidate if you don’t have some of the skills below.

· Experience in managing social media, web CMS or digital apps.

· Excellent IT skills (including Microsoft Suite, Zoom, Canva, and social media).

· Data analysis and presentation.

· Project management, particularly events planning and logistics and/or digital projects.

· Knowledge of UK state education and Higher Education Sector, including widening participation and access schemes.

· Experience working in the education sector (charity programmes, schools, universities).

· Understanding of the university applications cycle and/or the advice & guidance required by schools and students to access higher education.

· Knowledge of safeguarding practices for young people.

· Understanding of the barriers faced by state-educated students in accessing more selective universities.

Essential Requirements

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• Undergraduate or post graduate UK degree. (must have graduated within last 5 years– lived experience is essential for this role)
• Valid UK driving license