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If you are ready to join a creative, fast-growing organisation dedicated to community-led educational equity, we encourage you to apply.
About EduSpots
EduSpots is a dynamic, community-driven UK and Ghana-registered charity that connects, trains, and equips volunteer community educators (known as ‘Catalysts’) to drive grassroots educational change. These efforts center around the creation and operation of community-led ‘Spots’—innovative education spaces benefiting learners of all ages.
Founded in 2016, EduSpots has grown to support 50 communities through 400 local Catalysts who play a central leadership role. We believe in a community-led model that can be adapted globally. Our Ghana-based team facilitates three leadership programmes—Ignite, Catalyse, and Inspire Mentoring—enabling Catalysts to run clubs focused on early-years education, digital literacy, STEM/environmental education, and gender equity, ultimately reaching over 15,000 learners each year.
EduSpots’ rapid growth has been recognized through accolades like the Tes International Award (2018) and the Big Give Supporters’ Choice Award (2022). We were recently a finalist for the 2023 Their World Scale-Up Innovation Prize, and our Founder was a finalist for the UNESCO-backed Varkey Foundation’s Global Teacher Prize. We are now expanding our model, supported by independent evaluation findings and prestigious accelerator programs, as we explore its global potential.
About the Role
EduSpots is seeking a Global Philanthropy Manager—an engaging, dynamic, and proven fundraising specialist who will play a key part in our next phase of growth. As we continue to expand, we need an individual with a track record of securing income from trusts and foundations, ideally at the 5- to 6-figure level (GBP), and the ability to cultivate new funding partnerships.
In the past two years, we have doubled our income and expanded our programmes significantly. We are now poised for further growth and need someone who understands the value of community-driven change. You will collaborate closely with our CEO, Ghana-based Heads of Programmes, and Head of Operations to develop funding proposals and nurture donor relationships at a strategic level.
Depending on experience and availability, this role may involve overseeing a small part-time fundraising team (including a Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, and Communications Manager). In time, the position could evolve into a Head of Fundraising role.
If you are passionate about educational equity, thrive in a fast-paced yet supportive environment, and want to make a direct impact on community-led initiatives, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
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Global Fundraising Strategy
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Develop and execute an overarching fundraising strategy targeting medium-to-large, multi-year commitments from trusts, foundations, major donors, and (potentially) corporate partners.
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Work closely with the CEO and leadership team to secure high-value partnerships.
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Strategic Proposal Development
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Collaborate with the CEO, Heads of Programmes, and Head of Operations to craft compelling organisational and programme-focused bids.
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Contribute to EduSpots’ broader strategic development, aligning funding proposals with our organisational goals.
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Donor Cultivation and Stewardship
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Establish and maintain efficient donor identification, cultivation, and tracking systems.
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Coordinate with the CEO and board members to leverage their networks for new funding opportunities.
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Create bespoke stewardship plans that demonstrate the impact of donor support and build lasting relationships.
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Communications and Networking
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Work with the CEO and Communications Manager to develop a compelling case for support and accompanying engagement materials.
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Actively represent EduSpots in relevant networks to increase our visibility among potential donors.
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Donor Relationship Management
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Oversee relationships with major donors, trusts, and foundations, including grant reporting and ongoing communications.
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Manage donor databases and ensure accurate record-keeping.
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Monitoring and Compliance
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Track philanthropic trends to strengthen EduSpots’ fundraising effectiveness.
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Ensure compliance with all relevant international fundraising regulations and ethical standards.
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Team Leadership (Depending on Experience/Availability)
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Potentially manage and mentor a small part-time fundraising team (Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, Communications Manager), ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
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General Duties
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Contribute to overall strategy development, annual business planning, and budgeting.
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Carry out all administrative tasks related to the role accurately and efficiently.
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Comply with all EduSpots’ policies and procedures.
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Undertake other reasonable duties as required.
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Skills, Experience, and Attributes
Essential
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Proven track record of income generation, ideally within education or international development.
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Extensive experience writing successful grant applications (5- to 6-figure GBP).
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Strong background in cultivating and managing relationships with trusts, foundations, and other grant-makers.
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Knowledge of a broad range of UK-based funders and some familiarity with international (European/US) funders.
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Understanding of programme development and management, ideally in an education context.
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Some experience in communications/marketing within an NGO setting.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities to engage diverse stakeholders.
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Ability to work autonomously in a remote role with minimal day-to-day supervision.
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Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Google Drive, etc.).
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Deeply aligned with EduSpots’ values, including a commitment to community leadership, sustainable change, teamwork, play, passion, and care.
Desirable
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Experience managing a team and overseeing their performance.
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Familiarity with corporate partnerships, individual giving, and fundraising campaigns.
Application Process
If you are ready to join a creative, fast-growing organisation dedicated to community-led educational equity, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and a brief covering letter highlighting your relevant experience and what excites you about this role.
We look forward to exploring how you can help EduSpots expand its impact in Ghana and potentially beyond, shaping a more inclusive and empowering future through education.
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Position: Fundraising Manager (Fixed-Term, 12-Month Contract, with potential to become permanent)
Location: Fully Remote
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week (3 days)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 pro rata (depending on experience)
About Us:
Parenting Mental Health is a charity dedicated to supporting parents and carers of children experiencing mental health challenges. With an annual income of approximately £300k, we are on an exciting growth journey and need a motivated and enthusiastic Fundraising Manager to help us expand and diversify our income streams to continue delivering vital support.
We are looking for an individual who has fundraising experience and who is ready to roll up their sleeves and help us build on our successes so far. You will drive initiatives forward on your own whilst working closely with our new CEO – no one day will be the same! The impact you could make will change family lives for the better.
Your Role:
As our Fundraising Manager, you will develop and implement robust fundraising for the charity growing our income through existing and new fundraising streams. One of our initial ambitions is to implement an individual giving programme as well as build community and challenge event fundraising. It’s a varied and rewarding role where you will contribute to the charity’s continued success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Trusts and Foundations: research potential funding opportunities, submit applications, and maintain relationships with existing grantors.
- Individual Giving: develop and implement an individual giving programme.
- Community Fundraising: develop and implement community fundraising initiatives to generate vital income.
- Challenge Events: develop and implement a programme of UK based events, encouraging participants to meet their fundraising targets.
- Corporate Fundraising: identify and engage corporate partners, securing financial support and managing ongoing partnerships.
- Donor Stewardship: ensure donors feel valued by sending timely acknowledgements and regular updates on the impact of their support.
- Database: help implement and maintain a new CRM system.
What We Are Looking For:
- An experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of delivering fundraising strategy and results.
- A proactive and flexible attitude, with the ability to manage a variety of tasks and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a talent for building relationships.
- Attention to detail and knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practices
- Experience of digital fundraising platforms and social media campaigns and how the charity can use these to maximise income.
- A passion for the mission of Parenting Mental Health and a desire to make a positive impact: “Lived experience” desirable but not essential.
Why Join Us?
- Work for a charity that’s making a meaningful difference to the lives of families whose children are affected by mental health illness.
- Help shape and grow the fundraising strategy during an exciting phase of development.
- A part-time, fully remote role with flexible schedule, offering excellent work-life balance.
- A new role available from May 2025.
How to Apply:
If you like the sound of this role and want to join us at this exciting time, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your fundraising experience and motivation for applying.
Application deadline is 5 pm on Monday 5 May 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed online in w/c 12 May 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Office Manager role is crucial to our very busy and friendly office of 14 people and is incredibly varied and interesting. The role requires someone to be friendly, flexible and adaptable, with strong communication skills, a hands-on attitude and the willingness and initiative to work with the whole team doing a variety of different tasks to achieve a common goal. You will be highly organised and be prepared to take on information in many forms and quickly translate this into action. You will be comfortable working with deadlines and priorities, managing your own workload and the expectations of others. It is an incredibly rewarding role for someone who has the passion and commitment to help the Foundation address inequalities and to tackle poverty and inequality at a local level. No two days will be the same.
- You will need excellent communication skills, as you will often be the first point of contact for all enquiries, including grant applicants donors, and room bookings.
- You will support the fundraising and programmes team with running events and resident panels.
- You will be responsible for ensuring that the building is safe, well maintained and accessible to all staff, tenants and visitors, including sourcing and managing contractors.
- You will support the finance and fundraising teams with data entry and reporting, purchasing and reconciliations.
- You will also have the opportunity to delve into special initiatives, such as supporting our strategic objectives around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), the use of AI and environmental action.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn about the voluntary sector, particularly learning about trusts and foundations and grant making, as well as developing skills in a variety of admin functions, such as databases, finance, premises and health and safety.
You will also have the opportunity to meet the organisations we fund and work with as well as actively contribute towards our pledge of meeting the ACF’s Funder Commitment on Climate Change and our DEI Strategic workplan (available on request). This will allow you to develop your skills at the Foundation, ranging from project planning, communication, finance, and customer service. You will also have an opportunity to work with our Fundraising and Communications team to help engage a range of supporters. Training will be provided for all your duties.
The role is ideal for someone either with existing office management experience or someone with administrative experience who is keen and ready to step up in their career, to take on more responsibility and join a small, friendly and dynamic team based in Islington. If you are looking to develop your career in office administration whilst working for a community-based charity, can work on your own initiative and show that you’re a team-player, while delivering high quality admin support, then this could be the next role for you.
We are keen to receive applications from individuals with different levels of experience. There are lots of opportunities to test, learn and innovate at Cripplegate Foundation and Islington Giving.
More info in the candidate information pack
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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.
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Animal welfare charities the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) and the Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Fundraising & Membership Officer to strengthen the Fundraising and Communications team. This pivotal role involves working with the Fundraising Manager to develop and deliver fundraising initiatives, enhance membership engagement and donor relationships to support and expand the impact of our animal welfare initiatives during an exciting period of growth and change for both charities.
The ideal candidate will enjoy working as part of a small multi-disciplinary team but also be confident to take the lead and work unsupervised when necessary.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for the next step in their fundraising career.
This position can be office-based, or home-based. However, the postholder will be expected to attend our offices in Hertfordshire to carry out duties as required, and attend some meetings. Travel costs and subsidence will be covered for the employee in these situations. The job may also require occasional travel within the UK and possibly overseas for conferences/meetings and other relevant events - some of which may occur at weekends or in the evening. Because we’re based in the UK, the appointee will need to be UK-based and legally entitled to work in the UK.
We use anonymous recruitment at the screening stage to ensure an equitable recruitment process.
Please see the Application Pack for a full job description, details on how to apply and further information.
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Director of Secretariat
This is a role in which you can make a major difference to the smooth running of the diocese, which serves the whole of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire.
This is a full time role offering hybrid working.
Position: Director of Secretariat
Location: Kidlington, Oxford/hybrid
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Approximately £75,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Start date: On or around 1 September 2025
Closing Date: Sunday 27 April 2025 at midnight. Interviews will take place on Monday, 12 May 2025, with a prior online meeting with the Diocesan Secretary, ideally on Friday 9 May 2025, and a confirmatory meeting for the recommended candidate with the Bishop of Oxford.
The Role
In leading a department within Church House, which largely comprises of the church buildings team and governance functions, you will be blessed with a highly skilled group of people. You will have the opportunity to lead and guide them and to make a significant contribution to the life of the diocese through being part of the Bishop’s senior team and heads of department group, and deputising as required for the Diocesan Secretary.
The main areas of work are:
• Organisational leadership
• External grant-funding
• Oversight of our highly regarded Development Fund
• Governance and compliance, including elections, data protection, and risk
About You
You will have well-honed skills in leadership and governance, and ideally also project management. You will have very strong communication and interpersonal skills, with high attention to detail, and will have operated at a senior level in a complex organisation. You will be self-motivated and have a real interest in the very diverse work of the diocese as it seeks to support over 800 church communities and to carry out strategic work as determined through our governance structures.
There is a genuine occupational requirement that the appointee must be a communicant member of the Church of England or of a church in full communion with it, in accordance with schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
Benefits and rewards include:
• 25 days holiday per annum, rising each year by one day to a maximum of 30 days
• In addition to the statutory UK public holidays, the Diocese offers three privilege days
• Free parking and subsidised on-site café
• Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5%, which includes death in service benefit (5% Employee Contribution)
• Electric car and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes
• Access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies and a generous sick pay provision
• Access to low-interest financial services from Churches Mutual Credit Union, including loans
• An attractive modern working environment
The Organisation
The Diocese is the administrative area of the Church, broadly speaking, covers the three counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. There are 815 churches in the Diocese – more than any other diocese in the Church of England. So, in many ways the best description is that it is the family of the 55,000 or so regular worshippers in these churches.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us, your application has not been successful.
We want our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all to be reflected in the composition of staff. We are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates from communities currently underrepresented in the diocese.
You may also have experience in areas such as Secretariat, Director, Director of Secretariat, Governance, Project Management, Project Manager, Faith, Grants, Compliance, Operations, Operations Director. #INDNFP
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Programme Officer
We are looking for a Programme Officer to join this charitable programme based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus with a mission of working in partnership to improve healthcare globally.
Position: Programme Officer
Location: Hybrid working to include days in the office on Cambridge Biomedical Campus
Salary: £28,000 – 31,000 per annum FTE (depending on skills and experience)
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 27th April 2025 - however they reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received or a successful candidate is found.
About the role:
This is an exciting and busy role with broad responsibilities across the programme and includes project management and administration.
You will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of an extensive portfolio of activities to strengthen health systems and improve the quality of health care globally, working closely with their members (NHS staff volunteers) and partners.
Some of your key responsibilities will be to:
- Provide management, finance and administrative support for the health partnerships including support for virtual and remote training and mentorship activities.
- Provide comprehensive management and stewardship of CGHP members. Ensure members’ data is stored safely and securely on the CRM database.
- Provide support to grant management, especially expenditure tracking and donor reporting.
- Support Gender Equality and Social Inclusion activities .
- Work with the Director and Fundraising Lead to develop and write funding proposals.
- Work with the Communications Lead to develop communications materials and publications including social media, to maintain and update website, and to support designing and purchase of branded promotional material.
- Work with the whole team to successfully implement events.
About You:
To be successful in the role of Programme Officer you will need to have project management experience and excellent organisational and administration skills, be someone who is particularly good at interacting with others, and who can prioritise workloads effectively and work flexibly to meet shifting demands.
You will also need to have the following skills and experience:
- Educated to degree level or with equivalent experience.
- Evidenced commitment to and interest in global health work.
- Project management experience, preferably in the international development/health sector.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail.
- Experience in office administration
- Independent, resilient, and creative
- Ability to work as part of a small team, and to support others when necessary.
- A ‘can-do’ attitude; solutions-oriented; want to make a difference.
- Enjoyment being busy – this is not a quiet job!
- A sense of humour
The experience of working internationally, in a healthcare charity, or working alongside the NHS would be beneficial for this role.
In return:
This is an amazing charity to work for! Global Health is about improving health and achieving health equity for all people worldwide. They have been strengthening health systems across the world through education, reciprocal learning, and relationship building. The charity uses a health partnership model - working with hospitals, governments and health organisations in Cambridgeshire and East of England region and in global majority (low- and middle- income countries (LMIC) to provide specialist expertise, support shared learning and encourage sustainable change.
You will receive a fantastic benefits package that includes:
- Pension Scheme
- Group Life Assurance @ 4 x Salary
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Annual Eye Tests + £65 (towards Computer Use Glasses)
- Leisure Centre on site
- NHS Discount Schemes
- Health Cash Plan – Medicash
- Employee Assistance Programmes
- 25 days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays PLUS Your Birthday off - increases by one day each year after 2 years’ (up to 29 days)
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme
We strongly encourage candidates of different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new team member is an opportunity for the organisation to bring in a different perspective and further diversify the charity.
Other roles you may have experience in could include Programme and Engagement Officer, Programme and Communications Officer, Programme / Project Coordinator, Programme / Project Manager, Policy Officer, Policy Manager, Senior Programme Manager.
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With a new CEO and an ambitious and inspiring new strategy being developed, Smart Works is looking for a skilled and analytical Director of Finance to drive organisational financial strategy at a time of significant change and growth.
The Director of Finance will act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, and provide financial reporting for the board, working closely with the Treasurer. As part of the SLT, the post holder will be responsible for the financial management and strategic financial planning for our London centres and Group staff, as well as supporting our 12 centres nationally, operating within a federated structure. In addition, the post holder will provide wider leadership as part of a multi-disciplinary team to drive positive outcomes for our clients.
Please see the document attached for the full job description.
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by 5pm on 23rd April.
Shortlisting for this role will take place on 24th April with first round interviews taking place on 28-29th April virtually, and second round interviews taking place on 6th May in London.
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For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers.
We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
Brief role description:
Reporting to the CEO, this pivotal role will ensure the smooth running of a fast-paced executive office. As a key support to the CEO and SMT, the PA will manage schedules, oversee correspondence, and drive efficient administrative processes. They will coordinate meetings, board papers, and governance tasks, while also supporting operational planning and event logistics. This role requires exceptional organisation, discretion, experience in minute taking and the ability to anticipate and respond to the needs of a dynamic leadership environment. The PA must also embody and uphold the charity’s values - Expert, Passionate, Resilient, Supportive, Open and Honest, and Collaborative - in all aspects of their work.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Please visit the Charity Website.
Do you have previous experience supporting senior executives or board-level professionals? Are you a proactive problem-solver with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative? Do you have experience in minute taking, excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities? Have a look at the Job Description attached.
What’s in it for you? Check out the Benefits sheet attached.
If Discretion and Professionalism are your middle names, submit your CV and Cover letter by Monday, 5 May 2025.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
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We seek a highly-skilled social care professional to join the senior team of our leading local charity, who will provide high-quality support to family carers of adults with a learning disability and/or autism in the London Borough of Merton.
Could this be you?
You will conduct Carers Assessments in which you identify the needs of carers to determine the support they require, which may include financial support, respite care for the person they care for, and practical assistance. You will form Support Plans with carers which show the ways in which support will be provided to improve their health and wellbeing, and help them in their caring role, and you will assist carers to access appropriate support. Your periodic reviews with carers will monitor the effectiveness of Support Plans to ensure carers continue to receive the help they need.
You will work closely with colleagues, the charity’s partners and other organisations to coordinate care and support for carers, facilitating introductions with other care providers and ensuring carers receive information to help them in their caring role. Key to your work is ensuring services ‘join-up’ so that coordinated, highly professional support is provided to carers.
You will maintain a record of your work by using our databases which you will use to produce quarterly reports and case studies demonstrating the impact of your work.
This role is an important feature of the charity’s strategic offer for family carers. You will join our senior team dedicated to providing the highest quality care, and you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the wider work of the charity such as by attending our frequent events, workshops and social events for carers.
This role is a hybrid position - duties can be undertaken from home, from our offices in Morden, and by conducting home-visits with carers by appointment.
Although not essential, we encourage applications from people with lived experience of learning disability and autism, such as from parents and carers, and we offer flexible working arrangements.
You will receive our mandatory training in safeguarding, health & safety, confidentiality, equal opportunities & diversity and mental health awareness, plus more technical training including risk assessment, first aid and using IT databases.
All our appointments are subject to interview, an enhanced DBS disclosure and 2 satisfactory references.
Supporting children, young people and adults with a learning disability and/or autism and their parents and carers to live full and rewarding lives


Capacity Development Officer
Title:Capacity Development Officer
Contract Type:Employee, full time
Contract Duration: Fixed term contract until 31 January,2026, subject to renewal
Reporting to:Capacity Development Manager
Location:Combination of home-based and working from Londonoffice
Application deadline: 20th April 2025
About the NCD Alliance
The NCD Alliance (NCDA) is a global civil society alliance of 400+ civil society members across 80 countries dedicated to supporting a world free from preventable suffering, disability and death caused by noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Over 14 years, NCDA has built a reputation as a leading global advocacy organisation on NCDs, a global thought leader on NCD policy and practice, a convener and mobiliser of the NCD civil society movement, a partner to governments and the World Health Organization and other United Nations agencies, and an advocate for meaningful involvement of people living with NCDs. You can find more information about the NCD Alliance in our website.
About the role
The Capacity Development unit seeks a Capacity Development Officer to support the implementation of the Advocacy Institute Regional track.
The NCD Advocacy Institute is a flagship Capacity Development initiative designed to strengthen NCD civil society to ensure a more effective NCD response. It consists of a multi-year partnership with organizations and alliances, supporting and strengthening the growth of NCD civil society across selected geographies. Its Seed track supports the establishment of NCD civil society networks in countries/regions where these are non-existent or young. The Accelerator track works with established NCD alliances to strengthen advocacy efforts where there are windows of opportunity for specific NCD policy change.
The Regional track focuses on strengthening regional NCD civil society in their coalition building and advocacy efforts with a key element of leading mobilisation and accountability efforts ahead of and in follow up to, the 2025 High Level Meeting on NCDs. The track supports regional alliances in Africa, Caribbean, Eastern Mediterranean, Latin America and South East Asia and includes a mix of grant support, tailored technical assistance, access to relevant training opportunities (Seed, Accelerator, different thematic tracks according to the capacity needs and strategic interests of each alliance), networking and knowledge exchange opportunities across other regions. The track also focuses on enhancing the role of regional NCD alliances in the capacity building of national NCD alliances in the region and pays special attending to building close linkages with Our Views Our Voices Initiative. A key element of this track is to build effective connections between national, regional and global advocacy efforts and maximise global and regional advocacy opportunities in the lead up, and in follow up, to the 2025 UN High Level Meeting on NCDs.
The Regional Advocacy track aims to:
·Strengthen the organisational capacity of regional alliances as an enabler for effective advocacy, supporting coalition building, strengthening organisational processes and governance structures;
·Support strategic advocacy and accountability efforts led by regional alliances, strengthening linkages between global, regional and national advocacy levels, maximising global advocacy milestones, particularly the 2025 UN High level Meeting on NCDs;
·Promote and support the role of regional NCD alliances in mobilising NCD civil society and national alliances in the region, and the role of regional NCD alliance in supporting regional networks as such.
The Capacity Development Officer will play a key role in the implementation of the Regional track by supporting coalition-building efforts, strengthening regional advocacy initiatives, and enhancing the capacity of NCD alliances to drive policy change. This includes providing grant administration support, facilitating technical assistance, and ensuring effective knowledge exchange between regional and national alliances. Additionally, the officer will contribute to monitoring and evaluation efforts, gathering key insights on local conditions and advocacy opportunities to inform tailored capacity development support.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates passionate about strategic advocacy and supporting regional-level coalition-building initiatives, working for a respected civil society organisation, engaging with inspiring advocates, national and regional stakeholders, and getting involved in priority NCD-related global health and development issues.
NCDA seeks applicants with suitable experience and background for a full-time role as Capacity Development Officer. This position reports to the UK-based Capacity Development Manager. This position is possible thanks to NCD Alliance’s partnerships with Bloomberg Philanthropies and is subject to yearly renewal. The role is based in London, UK, and is open to UK citizens and other applicants who already possess a valid work authorisation. NCDA will not sponsor visa applications. The Capacity Development Officer would be mainly home-based/remote with the expectation of working from the London office 1 day a week.
Core responsibilities
•Support the roll out of the Advocacy Institute’s Regional track, by strengthening regional coalition-building and advocacy efforts, enhancing the capacity of regional NCD alliances to drive policy change and accountability.
•Perform grant administration duties, to support the Advocacy Institute and its Regional track, including grantee communications, support grant awards, monitoring and grantee reporting.
•Monitor local conditions and opportunities for the Advocacy Institute participating alliances and collect M&E data regularly to help with programme development and the provision of tailored technical assistance to NCD alliances part of the Advocacy Institute’s Regional track.
•Support the development of research and knowledge products in support of CD work as needed (e.g., civil society mappings, guides, reports, programme documentation, etc.).
•Support the organisation of the Advocacy Institute trainings and live sessions, and other CD events as required, including supporting curriculum development, participant support, administrative functions, and evaluation.
•Provide written content to promote regional and national activity through NCD Alliance communication channels, including social media and website.
•Leverage NCDA expertise providing technical assistance to alliances and facilitating networking opportunities, enable access to NCDA expertise, advocacy advice and support, and access to a broader network of advocates who can provide peer-to-peer support.
•Support broader Advocacy Institute and NCDA webinars and events for regional and national NCD alliances.
•Coordinate regional and national efforts with global advocacy to ensure maximum impact of the Advocacy Institute and broader CD efforts.
On-going activities:
•Ensure an updated record of activities by organisations and NCD alliances supported by the CD projects and initiatives, to inform NCDAs capacity development, advocacy and communication activities.
•Maintain regular communications with regional and national NCD alliances for advocacy and network updates.
•Gather relevant regional information to support the offering of appropriate and relevant technical assistance to NCDA member regional and national NCD alliances.
•Help maintain an updated contacts database of regional and national NCD alliances.
•Help maintain up to date Capacity Development content in the NCDA website.
•Handle administrative responsibilities in support of CD activities as needed.
•Mobilize regional and national NCD alliances in support of global advocacy campaigns.
•Provide support to civil society regional and national meetings as required, including administrative and content development support.
•Support Advocacy Institute webinars for regional and national NCD alliances.
•Look for opportunities to showcase regional and national progress in global events and platforms.
Required experience and skills:
•Advanced university degree in public health, international relations, public policy, or similar, with a minimum of 2-3 years of relevant work experience in the non-profit area.
•Demonstrated interest and understanding of global health and development; knowledge of NCDs would be ideal, particularly on aspects related to health policy and/or public health background is preferred.
•International work experience is highly desired, as well as professional knowledge and/or experience of advocacy, policy and/or programmes.
•Excellent organisational and strategic planning skills and ability to successfully manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
•Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in an international team environment with solid interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
•Excellent judgment, strategic thinker, initiative taker.
•Excellent analysis, writing and oral communications skills in English – foreign language skills are a plus (Spanish and/or French).
•Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
•Availability for international travel (10%; as needed)
Diversity and inclusion are a priority at the NCD Alliance. We are committed to cultivating a fair and healthy environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone.
The role is based in London, UK, and is open to UK citizens and other applicants who already possess a valid work authorisation. NCDA will not sponsor visa applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Rainbow Migration is the longest-running charity in Europe dedicated to supporting LGBTQI+ people through the asylum and immigration system and has been campaigning for their rights since 1993. We are recruiting for an Operations Officer to play a key role in supporting the effective day-to-day operations of the organisation.
This is an exciting time to join the organisation. We have grown rapidly in recent years from a small charity generating £200k income in 2019 to £1M in 2024. We are now expanding our operations team to support the larger staff team and delivery of our strategy.
This role will support the organisation’s ongoing development by helping ensure the charity has necessary systems in place and operates in line with its policies and procedures. You will support the organisation’s IT systems, digital transformation, HR, finance and administrative processes. Your responsibilities will include:
· Supporting the operation and improvement of systems that maintain delivery of our mission such as office management and administration, IT and HR
· Work closely with the Operations and Officer Manager to implement digital transformation to ensure that the organisation is using the best tools and working in as efficient a manner as possible
· Work closely with the Operations and Officer Manager and Administrator to ensure financial reports are produced accurately and in a timely manner
· Support the drafting of policies, procedures and systems used by the organisation
· Act as our day-to-day administrator for our database on Salesforce, with training provided as needed
· Provide first-tier support for IT problems within the organisation and liaise with our IT support provider when issues need escalation.
Rainbow Migration’s vision is that LGBTQI+ people can settle in the UK and lead fulfilling lives. Our values are:
· Safety: We believe everyone should be safe from persecution and safe to be themselves. We strive to create a safe workplace culture, and we place importance on the wellbeing of everyone involved with Rainbow Migration.
· Integrity: We are thorough and honest in everything we do, and we take responsibility for our actions. We want to be accountable to our communities and those who support us.
· Belonging: We welcome and include all LGBTQI+ people, and we celebrate and value their range of experience in terms of gender, religion, race, age, disability status and class. We try to remove obstacles to participation, champion equality and promote a sense of family or home through our services.
· Respect: We believe that every person is equal and deserves the same level of courtesy, care, and attention. We respect the rights, wishes and feelings of our service users, and campaign for their rights to be respected as they go through the asylum and immigration system.
Diversity, inclusion and anti-oppression
At Rainbow Migration, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We consider all qualified applicants, consistent with any legal requirements.
We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in and welcome applications from candidates who have been through the UK asylum system and people of colour, who are currently underrepresented among our staff in relation to our service users.
We are also reviewing what we do and how we do it through an anti-oppression and anti-racism lens, as well as investing in being more informed and led by LGBTQI+ people who have sought asylum.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone considered as disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if they meet all the necessary criteria in the person specification. If you wish to qualify under this scheme, please make this clear when applying.
We send a selection of questions in advance of job interviews to give applicants more thinking time. You are welcome to take notes in interviews to help process information. If your interview is online, we can also put questions in the meeting chat. Please let us know if you would like other adjustments to support your interview process.
Role overview
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week). Working part-time (minimum 21 hours) will be considered. Occasional work in the evenings and at weekends may be required but with plenty of notice. Rainbow Migration encourages staff to maintain a good work life balance and has a TOIL system in place.
Salary: Starting at £31,294 with potential annual step increases up to £35,086 (pro rata if working part time), plus statutory employer’s pension contribution. In addition to an annual step increase, we consider giving a separate inflationary increase every April.
Location: Rainbow Migration’s wheelchair accessible offices are located between Vauxhall and the Oval, London. This role will have an office-based contract but the postholder can choose to work from home for part of the week in agreement with their line manager as per our hybrid working policy. You must be available to work from our offices in London when necessary. The successful candidate would also be welcome to work from the office full-time if that is their preference. At the time of posting this advert, none of our staff are going into the office every day. There might also be occasional travel outside London with plenty of notice. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Annual leave: Initially 25 days per year. After two years of employment, this will increase by one day per year up to a maximum of 28 days (pro rata if working part-time).
Benefits:
· Two days of wellbeing leave to be taken at short notice in each calendar year (pro rata for part-time staff)
· Enhanced parental leave and pay
· Full pay for jury service (up to four weeks), compassionate leave (up to two weeks) and dependants’ leave (up to four days, pro rata for part-time staff)
· Separate salary step and inflationary increases considered every year
· TOIL system
· Hybrid working policy, including possibility of working abroad for 10 working days (pro rata for part-time staff) each year
· Policy on staff loans or salary advances for difficult times
· Work laptop and mobile phone
· Training and learning opportunities
· Occupational health assessments to disabled employees to understand how we can support and make reasonable adjustments
· Employee assistance programme which includes counselling service, wellness advice, legal and money advice, and other matters
· Clinical supervision for staff delivering services (a safe space with an independent therapist to offload and discuss about feelings and challenges)
How to apply:
Closing date: 9am Monday 28th April
Interview dates: Initial interviews will be 8th and 9th May by Zoom. A second round of face-to-face interviews in London will follow.
Please read the job description and person specification. If you have any questions about the role or would like to find out more before applying, then you can contact us via the email address on the website
Please send to the email address on the website:
1. Your CV
2. A written statement (max 1,000 words). Instead of a written statement you may submit your statement by video or audio recording (max 8 minutes)
We would also be grateful if you could complete this optional monitoring form
In your statement, please:
1. Explain why you are interested in this role and give examples of how you meet the person specification. In addition to what is on your CV, we want to hear about any relevant skills and experience that demonstrate how you meet the necessary (and, where applicable, advantageous) criteria for the role. Skills and experience could be from training, volunteering, interests or life experience
2. Confirm if you wish to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme for anyone considered as disabled under the Equality Act 2010 (physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ effect on your ability to do normal daily activities)
3. While AI can be a helpful tool, we expect all applications to be original and authentic. Please ensure your final submission personally reflects your own experiences, qualifications and style of writing. Transparency is valued, if you used AI to help with your application in any way, please explain why. Applications that are obviously written with AI without explanation will not be considered.
By submitting an application, you:
1. Confirm that you have the right to work in the UK and will produce the necessary documentation if you are offered this post.
2. Declare that to the best of your knowledge and belief, the information provided in your application is true and correct and that you understand that any false information or statement given will justify your dismissal from Rainbow Migration if appointed.
3. Accept that owing to the nature of the work, if successful, you will be required to disclose all unspent criminal records at the point of conditional job offer and subsequently to undergo a basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check
We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, which aims to create a charitable sector that is led by people with lived experience of the asylum and immigration system. As part of this network, we challenge the one-size-fits-all approach in our employment practices and respect the personal circumstances and needs of people with lived experience.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please complete this form to request support and they will confirm if they can match you with a mentor to support your application.
In addition to the mentoring support, we have also partnered with Experts by Experience Employment Initiative to offer an online drop-in session on 17 April 12:00-13:00 to provide application guidance and tips to support experts by experience in their application. Please complete this form to register for this session.
Privacy notice
If you apply for this role, the information you provide will be processed according to Rainbow Migration's privacy policy. Rainbow Migration will not share your information with any third parties unless part of the recruitment process or are legally required to do so. By applying, you are permitting Rainbow Migration to access and use the information for recruitment purposes. Rainbow Migration will store data on unsuccessful applicants for 12 months after the conclusion of the recruitment campaign. Monitoring information is kept separately and is pseudonymised to avoid identification of applicants. It is amalgamated for statistical purposes and the original data is then deleted after six months.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) is the leading membership association for foundations and independent grant-makers in the UK.
Driven by a belief that foundations are a vital source for social good, our purpose is to strengthen trusts and foundations so they can rise to the challenges of our times. We do this through the provision of policy and advocacy, research and information, and a wide-ranging programme of events and learning.
ACF are recruiting for a Finance and Operations Officer to work within our Operations team. You will support the Head of Finance with a range of financial administration including processing and paying invoices, reconciling bank statements, updating our accounting and CRM systems, responding to member queries in relation to payments and invoices, processing expenses and supporting the cash flow forecasting process.
You will also provide other operations support relating to office management and will support the HR Manager by maintaining annual leave and sickness records, providing administration support for staff onboarding and leaver processes, and updating key documents such as organisational charts and welcome handbooks.
We are looking for someone process-oriented with excellent attention to detail and administrative skills, with experience of financial administration, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to ensure accurate data entry and reporting.
As an employer we offer a great range of benefits including generous leave entitlements, flexible working arrangements, an employee assistance programme, free flu vaccine vouchers, season ticket loans and a 10% employer pension contribution.
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB PURPOSE
To provide the administration of ACF’s finance processes.
To support with other Operations functions including IT, HR, and office management.
KEY RESULT AREAS/PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance
Prepare invoice authorisation and payment process, ensuring invoices and expenses are recorded and approved appropriately, and payments made to suppliers in a timely manner.
Reconcile bank statements, accounting software, and CRM, to ensure accurate income and expenditure records.
Administer the corporate credit card scheme to ensure statements and transactions are approved, reconciled and accurate.
Issue and update membership invoices using CRM.
Manage outstanding debtor balances to ensure timely receipt of cash for ACF’s income.
Respond to member and supplier queries regarding invoices and payments.
Support cashflow management by maintaining a cashflow forecast.
HR
Maintain annual leave and sick leave records.
Support HR manager with onboarding new staff: issuing offer letters, contracts, new starter forms, sending reference requests and arranging IT set up.
Support HR manager with processing staff leavers: managing leaver checklists, issuing leaver letters, requesting the closure of IT accounts.
Update ACFs organisational chart and welcome handbook as required.
Ad hoc HR administration support around peak periods e.g. end of year reviews
Other
Support other Operations and Office Management functions as needed, including IT and office equipment, ensuring adequate levels of kitchen and office supplies, managing incoming post, and liaising with suppliers.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential:
Demonstrable experience of financial administration
Demonstrable experience of using databases and spreadsheets ensuring accurate data entry and quality
Strong working knowledge of MS Office, particularly MS Excel and ability to report and present data clearly
Strong IT/systems skills, particularly including Excel and databases
Numerate
Developed administrative and time management skills
Excellent attention to detail
Process-oriented
Rational, logical thinking
Organised
Pro-active
Flexible
Discretion in dealing with confidential information
Desirable
Finance qualification or study
Experience of using Sage 50 Accounts
Experience of CRM systems
Understanding of basic accounting
Understanding of VAT
Developed analytical ability
Interviews to be held w/c 12 May, in-person
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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 is a fantastic opportunity to be a key part of the growth of an ambitious charity providing essential care and support services to people living with dementia, and their families, in Ealing. We are committed to expanding our reach and impact, and this role is crucial in raising the funds necessary to support this ambition. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Head of Fundraising is responsible for securing income from Trusts, Foundations, and corporate and individual donors. The role is for at least four days per week. There is a requirement to be in the office on occaisions, but remote working is available. Dementia Concern offers 25 days annual leave (FT), plus bank holidays.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Group Finance Director
This exciting international charity are seeking a qualified accountant with charity experience to join as their Group Finance Director.
Position: Group Finance Director
Location: UK-based Remote – will require international travel
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Salary: up to £80,000 depending on experience
Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 (applications will not be reviewed until the closing date has passed)
About the Role
This is an exciting time to join this international charity, as we expand operations and implement best financial practices. The role presents an opportunity to lead, mentor, and drive financial excellence in a dynamic international setting. As Group Finance Director, you will be a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), ensuring financial strategy, governance, and compliance align with the organisation’s mission.
The role requires strong leadership, financial expertise, and the ability to manage a dispersed finance team while navigating the complexities of both charity and commercial financial management across different jurisdictions. International travel will be required to work with in-country teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the organisation’s financial strategy and vision, contributing to strategic decision-making at the senior level.
- Oversee financial reporting and compliance, ensuring adherence to UK Charities SORP FRS 102 and international financial regulations.
- Develop and implement financial systems, controls, and processes across multiple global entities.
- Manage annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Ensure compliance with donor reporting requirements and programme budgets.
- Prepare group consolidated reports, including balance sheets, donor spend tracking, and statutory accounts.
- Lead the audit process and ensure strong financial governance across the organisation.
- Work closely with country finance teams in a matrix structure, to build capacity and ensure best practices.
- Identify financial risks and implement strategies for risk management.
- Support grant and funding management, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
About You
We are looking for a strategic, hands-on leader who can balance big-picture financial planning with the operational needs of a growing international charity. You should have excellent financial acumen, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage finances in a complex, multi-currency, multi-entity environment.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) with extensive post-qualification experience.
- Proven finance leadership experience in a complex international organisation, ideally in the INGO sector.
- Experience managing multi-entity, multi-currency financial operations.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK Charity SORP FRS 102.
- Experience with donor reporting, grant management, and compliance.
- Demonstrated success in leading and developing dispersed international finance teams.
- Experience with financial systems implementation and process improvement.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Desirable:
- Experience working in one of the organisation’s key regions (Afghanistan, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, the Levant).
- Experience leading finance teams remotely.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the criteria, in a single document.
About the Organisation
The employer is a British charity that was founded in 2006. We believe artisanal heritage matters and has the power to transform lives. We support artisans to thrive and revitalise traditions in regions where cultural heritage is endangered, while connecting people through heritage.
A fast-growing organisation with offices in Afghanistan, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, and the Levant, we employ over 400 international and local staff worldwide. Our work spans cultural heritage, economic development, and education.
Other roles you may have experience in could include: Group Financial Controller, Finance Director, International Finance Director, Director of Finance, Chief Finance Officer, Senior Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Chartered Accountant, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CFO, NGO Finance Lead, Etc…
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.