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Are you a highly motivated and dedicated Communications professional looking for a role where your skills can make a real difference? The Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is seeking a Communications Manager to lead its communications function and ensure effective, engaging, and mission-focused messaging across our Diocese. This is an exciting time to join our friendly, busy, and supportive team as we implement our 10-year Mission Plan, shaping the future of our Diocese and the communities we serve.
Covering Hampshire, Berkshire, South Oxford, and the Channel Islands, our Diocese is home to 87 parishes and 50 schools, serving over 27,000 practising Catholics and supporting 32,000 children and their families. Our work is both challenging and deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.
The Communications Manager is responsible for developing and implementing effective professional internal and external communications strategies for the Diocese to support the Diocesan Bishop and senior leaders as part of the Mission of the Church. You will lead and manage a small, dedicated communications team of two direct reports: Creative and Digital Communications Officer and Webmaster.
As Communications Manager you will oversee the Diocese’s media relations including proactive engagement with journalists and responding to press inquiries. Produce high-quality written and visual content, including newsletters, social media posts, and annual reports. Manage and enhance the Diocese’s digital presence, including website and intranet development. Support key diocesan campaigns and initiatives to increase engagement and giving. Represent the Diocese at events, with occasional travel across the Diocese including the Channel Islands. Some out-of-hours availability is required and a full clean driving licence and access to own transport. This role ensures consistency and professionalism in all communications, to promote the Diocesan vision of bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through his Church.
The postholder will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and senior leadership team to support the Diocesan 10-year Mission Plan, ‘You Will Be My Witnesses.’
This role is based at St. Edmund House, Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth, PO1 3QA. Offering a competitive salary of £45,000 - £48,000 depending on experience, working 37.5 hours per week. Employee benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance and employee wellbeing, contributory pension scheme, free onsite parking.
If you are inspired by the idea of working in a values-driven environment where your efforts will have a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.
Come and be part of our mission!
1. Main Duties
Communications Strategy
- Design, develop, and implement the Diocese’s Communications Strategy which is fully aligned with the Diocese ten-year Mission plan.
- Research and identify appropriate methods and channels including secular and religious media to raise the Diocese’s profile and in turn that of the Catholic church.
- Collaborate with partners, such as the Bishops Conference of England and Wales to help shape and influence public policy aligned with Diocesan objectives.
External Communications
- Proactively identify opportunities for promoting positive news about the work of the diocese and enabling the Diocesan Bishop to contribute to thought leadership and public debate on relevant policies.
- Drafting material appropriate for publication.
- Arranging video to support key diocesan publications such as Bishops Pastoral Letters.
- Build and develop the Diocese’s links with press and media to support strategic objectives.
- Act as the point of contact for sensitive news, advising the Bishop and senior staff about media handling.
- Act as the Diocesan spokesperson when required, providing a positive and supportive representation of the Catholic Church and the Diocese.
- Develop and implement a Crisis Communications Plan, crafting media statements and briefing senior colleagues on media lines to take.
- Organise media training for senior clergy and lay leaders as required.
- Work with Bishops Office to deliver the weekly E-News, being responsible for editorial control and compliance with relevant regulations, e.g. copyright law
- Work with parishes to support our stewardship journey, including developing compelling good news stories about the work of the Catholic Church.
Internal Communications
- Work closely with HR to Oversee and improve the management of internal communications to foster transparency and engagement.
- Take overall responsibility for organising monthly team briefings for the department of Administration and for other ad hoc events involving parish employee’s clergy and volunteers.
- Manage communication channels such as the intranet, regular newsletters, and staff briefings to ensure alignment with Diocesan values and goals.
- Work with Bishops office on key publications such as the annual directory.
Website and Digital Presence
- Oversee the ongoing improvements in the functionality of the Diocesan website, ensuring it is engaging, user-friendly, up to date and supports the Bishop’s vision.
- Introduce interactive and video content to enhance user experience.
- Support parishes in developing and maintaining their local websites.
Support to Key Departments
- Collaborate with key departments to design and implement tailored communication strategies. For example, Safeguarding.
- Provide tools, templates, and guidance to ensure consistent and effective messaging across departments.
- Act as ‘brand champion’, developing, overseeing and implementing brand guidelines to professionalise and standardise all external communications output, whether it emanates from within or outside the Communications department.
- Build and maintain strong positive working relationships across the DSAS and wider Diocese to support the successful delivery of the communications strategy'
Meeting Attendance and Reporting
- Attend meetings of the Finance Audit and Risk Committee and any other meetings required, to provide briefings, regular written reports and seek approvals as needed from the Board of Trustees about Communication related matters.
- Support the work of Multidisciplinary meetings that may be called form time to time to deal with extraordinary events.
- Attend in person meetings in parishes across the Diocese where sensitive matters indicate that an in-person meeting is preferable.
- Professional approach to Online meetings.
Team Management
- Provide leadership, direction, and line management to the Communications team, ensuring objectives are met.
- Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and annual performance appraisals.
- Promote collaborative working within the team and across the Diocese.
- Monitor and evaluate team performance against individual and collective objectives.
Ad Hoc Duties
- Carry out additional duties as requested by the Bishop, senior clergy, or the Chief Operating Officer.
2. Values
- Maintain the ethos and values of the Catholic Church, positively promoting its teachings and activities.
- Role model the Diocese’s core values of integrity, dignity, excellence, accountability, and stewardship.
Communications Manager - Person Specification
Competence, Expertise and Knowledge:
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, strategic communications, or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in communications at a senior level, ideally in a mission-focused, charity or public sector organisation.
- Demonstrate excellent levels of written and verbal communication, with the ability explain complicated issues fluently and persuasively.
- Capable of Analysing complex situations and provide advice to senior managers.
- Contributing to resolving the problem with the ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
- Demonstrable experience developing, managing and motivating teams/individuals to ensure success
- Proven experience in developing and implementing communication strategies.
- Comprehensive understanding of the modern media landscape.
- Experience in crisis communication planning and response.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM platforms.
- Numerate and Excellent writing and presentation skills.
- Understanding of relevant legislation including data protection and copyright.
- Knowledge of and commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church, and a positive approach to work.
- Experience in budget management.
- Some out-of-office hours may be required on an ad hoc basis.
- Must be able to travel across the Diocese, including the Channel Islands.
- Full Clean Driving Licence and own transport.
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional bodies such as Chartered Institute of Public Relations, Chartered Institute of Journalists.
- Experience in working with and managing volunteers.
- Experience in Charity sector communications.
How to Apply
Please send a comprehensive and up to date Curriculum Vitae with a covering letter setting out your suitability for the role and motivation in applying (no more than 2 sides A4).
The Diocese of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all who support the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.
Closing date is Saturday 3rd May 2025, at 6.00 pm.
Interview Details
You will be notified shortly after the closing date, should we wish to progress your application and invite you to an interview.
Appointment
Any offer of employment to work at the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory employment references, provision of relevant certification of qualifications held, and completion of pre-employment checks.
You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.
This position is subject to the completion of an initial probationary period of six months.
Bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through His Church




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Brand and Marketing Manager
Are you a creative, strategic, and experienced marketing leader ready to shape and grow a purpose-driven brand? Are you looking for a leadership role where you can drive impactful marketing strategies and make a real difference? Join Prospect Hospice as our Senior Brand and Marketing Manager and play a key role in raising awareness, inspiring action, and supporting compassionate end-of-life care in our community.
With a new five-year strategy underway, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing in our marketing team to ensure we meet our ambitious targets.
Hours: 30 to 37.5 hours per week (flexible working options available)
What is the role?
As Senior Brand and Marketing Manager, you’ll lead a skilled and passionate marketing team responsible for developing our brand and marketing activities. You’ll work across the organisation to create compelling messages, insight-led campaigns and communications to achieve our strategic objectives, lead on refreshing and growing our brand, and maximise engagement, awareness, and support across our community.
This role is key to helping us raise awareness, increase consideration to support, engage supporters, and promote our products, events, and services.
At Prospect Hospice, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. Our team culture is supportive, inclusive, and focused on continuous learning and innovation. You’ll be joining a charity that values diversity of thought and perspective, fosters a culture of respect, and encourages collaboration across all levels.
About you:
You’ll bring a mix of creativity, leadership, and hands-on experience to the role. We’re looking for someone who has:
- Extensive knowledge of marketing across all channels.
- Significant experience in strategic brand management and development.
- Proven ability to create and execute effective marketing strategies, plans, and budgets to grow engagement and impact.
- Exceptional leadership skills to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
- Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience in digital marketing, including pay-per-click and display advertising.
- Ability to use audience insight to develop effective marketing plans.
Please see the job description for full details and person specification.
We offer a great range of benefits, including:
- 27 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
- Flexible working
- Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance
- Discounts with local retailers, gyms, and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Family-friendly policies and practice
- Supportive induction, and training and development
- A values led, inclusive working environment
- Free parking on-site
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role and why you’d like to work with us.
Equality & Diversity
Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business, and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
The Spear Centre Manager will work as part of the River Church staff team to oversee the delivery of Spear—an employability programme equipping and empowering unemployed 16-24 year-olds to overcome barriers to employment and turn their lives around by moving into sustainable work or further education.
The important stuff
Salary: £25,213
Hours: Full-Time (4 days considered), Monday - Friday, 9.30am-5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations
Location: River Church Ipswich – we are an office-based organisation, situated with direct and fast links to London
Closing date: We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate
Application pack: Download our application pack for more information
River Church has wheelchair access. Please feel free to contact the church for any enquiries regarding accessibility.
Key Responsibilities
Oversight of the Spear Programme
Spear Foundation is a 4-week initial phase, consisting of 2 group sessions plus a 1:1 with each trainee per week, in which we coach young people around skills and mindsets to support them in returning to work or education, and equip them with the skills to stay there.
- Prepare and coach group and 1-1 sessions with the Spear Assistant Coach.
- Oversee all aspects of the programme coordination and delivery.
- Ensure the programme is delivered in line with agreed targets, and report to Resurgo and the church on enrolment, retention and completion of Spear Trainees, as well as their ongoing progress.
Partnership liaison and relationship management
- Build and implement a strategy for developing and maintaining relationships with local referral partners to build the profile of the Spear programme within Ipswich and ensure the young people who would benefit from the programme are able to access it.
- Steward relationships with young people after initial point of contact, to encourage enrolment and ensure a full cohort is enrolled for each programme.
Line management and training
- Manage the Spear Assistant Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development.
- Work with and be managed by River Church staff locally, and by a Church Partnerships Manager from Resurgo on a national level, to ensure the flourishing of the Spear centre, its team and young people, and to ensure the fulfilment of our shared mission in Ipswich.
- Work with and report to Resurgo teams on KPIs, and use outcomes data to maximise the effectiveness of the programme.
Supporting River Church’s mission and ministry
- Establish strong relationships with key people at the church to ensure the engagement of church members and to build a network of supporters for the Spear programme.
- Work with the Head of Operations and the Fundraising Assistant to prepare grant funding applications for Spear Ipswich, and provide timely grant reporting.
- Attend and participate in the life of River Church, keeping the congregation updated on the Spear programme to ensure it is a seamless part of the church’s missional work.
Personal qualities we're looking for:
- An active Christian, able to personally represent the values and beliefs of Resurgo and River Church, and a commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader.
- Passion for social justice and for working as part of the church to transform communities, especially supporting young people in employment or education.
- A dynamic and engaging individual with an enthusiasm for and experience of group and 1-1 coaching and training.
- A creative, ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure.
- A strong leader with experience of line managing and developing others in a high support, high challenge style.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a confidence developing internal and external relationships, high emotional intelligence, and a sense of fun!
With young people, with organisations, for society.




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!
Individual Giving Officer
Do you have fundraising and direct marketing experience?
We are looking for two Individual Giving Officer’s to join a highly motivated team responsible for delivering an ambitious and growing Individual Fundraising programme.
Position: CE352 Individual Giving Officer (two posts)
Location: Home-based, UK, Nationwide. However, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings).
Hours: Full-time, 2 x 35 hours per week positions available.
Salary: Circa £33,500 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,100 per annum may be applied in accordance with where you live)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 6 April 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interview Date: 15 April 2025
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Working with other officers, you will be reporting to either the Individual Giving Lead responsible for cause related products, or for gaming products.
You’ll be:
• Enthusiastically managing and delivering a range of fundraising and engagement campaigns and communications to develop and maximise support from loyal supporters via multiple channels, including telephone, mail, digital, and SMS.
• Using your fundraising and marketing experience and skills to create successful campaigns and complex supporter journeys to help grow income and supporter engagement.
• Helping deliver on multi million annual plans to retain and recruit new supporters using the most effective techniques and channels, including Face to Face.
• Comfortable with figures and spreadsheets and have a head for figures, as you’ll be diving into the data and managing campaign costs.
• Responsible for maintaining and reporting accurate campaign results and reviews.
• Ensuring campaigns and gaming activities are fully compliant at all times
About You
We’re looking for two people who:
• Have experience and knowledge of fundraising, direct marketing and project management, and can bring a real enthusiasm to the team.
• Are fantastic at organising and prioritising a busy workload and knowledgeable of project management.
• Love attention to detail and can work on several projects at once whilst thinking outside the box, as things can change quickly!
• In fact love data and insight and enjoy applying insight to campaigns
• Are great all-round communicators, with both internal and external audiences
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement.
Finding strength through support
The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.
The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.
A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.
You may also have experience in areas such as Individual Giving, Fundraising, Marketing, Communications, Project Management, Individual Giving Fundraiser, Individual Giving Fundraising, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising and Marketing Officer, Marketing Executive, Marketing and Communications, Communications Officer, Fundraising Project Manager, Campaign Officer, Marketing and Campaigns Officer. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
The Director has overall responsibility for the impact, reach and quality of BMA’s activities,
delivering against our vision and mission, as agreed with the Board of Trustees. The Director
plays a key role in shaping strategy, driving innovation and collaboration, while ensuring the
organisation is efficient and effective in achieving its goals.
Brent Music Academy (BMA) is an exciting new charitable organisation providing accelerated
music, performance and industry opportunities coupled with pastoral and financial support to
eliminate barriers to the music industry for young people from diverse backgrounds in the
London borough of Brent and surrounding areas.
This position involves working with children and young people. The appointment will therefore
be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Leadership & management
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Provide strategic leadership to the organisation and deliver against goals as agreed with the Board of Trustees
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Lead long term financial and strategic planning in response to ongoing dialogue with stakeholders, market research and a changing public and private sector funding climate
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Lead, empower, inspire and develop BMA staff, promoting new and creative thinking which supports BMA in achieving its mission
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Oversee staff recruitment and performance management, acting as a line manager to the Head of Learning Pathways, Programme Manager and Head of Fundraising, ensuring the implementation and monitoring of induction, professional development and succession planning
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Oversee the development, review and monitoring of BMA’s budgets, finance and administration, maintaining clear financial management controls
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Ensure all relevant policies are maintained, up to date, approved by the Board of Trustees and consistently applied
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Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and line manage staff in their safeguarding responsibilities
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Embed a quality and improvement culture, combining clear management information with an effective professional development model.
Development, fundraising and promotion
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Evolve a sustainable business model for BMA that draws on a range of income sources from a mixed portfolio of services
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Work closely with members of the staff to:
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Attract resources and investment through partnerships, fundraising and advocacy
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Communicate clear brand identity and sense of community amongst those who support, work, learn or participate with BMA
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Ensure that funders and other key stakeholders are kept informed and that reporting requirements are met
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Maintain and develop effective relationships and networks with peers, partners and key stakeholders
Working with the Board of Trustees
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Prepare and communicate strategic plans, business plan, fundraising plan, annual operational plan and budget for Board approval
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Provide appropriate presentations and reporting on progress against plans and matters relevant to the discharge of the Board’s constitutional and legal obligations
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Assist the Board in identifying and developing Trustees in line with established codes of good practice
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Legacy Marketing and In Memory Manager
Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.
The Legacy Marketing and In Memory Manager is an exciting new role at MDUK, that will sit within the Individual Giving and Legacy Marketing team. You will be responsible for delivering the legacy marketing programme as well as excellent stewardship of Legacy and In Memory supporters. This role will help raise vital income to fund MDUK’s care, support and advocacy services and fund ground-breaking research into treatments for muscle wasting conditions.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 110,000 children and adults in the UK.
We share expert advice and support to live well now; fund groundbreaking research to understand the different conditions better and lead us to new treatments; work with the NHS towards universal access to specialist health; and together, campaign for people’s rights, better understanding, accessibility, and access to treatments.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.
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!
Thames Hospice is an independent adult hospice with a beautiful 28 bed hospice at Bray Lake in Maidenhead with views of the lake and state of the art facilities.
We’re looking for a talented and experienced Digital Marketing Manager to join our team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who can hit the ground running, manage multiple projects with ease, and deliver outstanding digital campaigns.
What you’ll do:
·Plan, execute, and optimise multi-channel digital marketing campaigns, with a strong focus on PPC (Google Ads, social media ads, etc.)
·Write compelling copy for ads, websites, and marketing materials that drive engagement and conversions
·Collaborate with creative teams to develop visually impactful campaigns
·Manage multiple projects and deadlines, ensuring all campaigns are delivered on time and within budget
·Analyse campaign performance and provide actionable insights to improve results
·Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
What we’re looking for:
·Proven experience in digital marketing, with hands-on expertise in PPC campaign management
·Excellent writing and communication skills with a strong attention to detail
·A keen eye for design and creative content
·Exceptional project management and organisational skills
·A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
If you’re ready to dive in and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to by 11th April 2025.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Stephanie Peters, Head of Marketing and Communications.
This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Strides, we believe in creating places of safety, stability, and opportunity. We work with people and communities to progress, providing supported housing that makes a real difference.
We are looking for a Residential Manager to oversee our specialist supported housing services. This role is at the heart of our work—ensuring that our housing is not just a place to live but a foundation for change. You’ll lead a small team, manage our properties, and collaborate with partners to deliver high-quality housing support.
Why Join Us?
We strongly welcome applications from those with lived experience—whether you’ve been part of the Armed Forces, the LGBTQ+ community, or have experienced youth homelessness. Your perspective is invaluable in helping us create services that truly understand and support our residents. Above all we need the person with the skills and approach to get the job done.
What You’ll Do:
· Lead housing management across multiple sites, ensuring safe, high-quality homes.
· Oversee rent collection, tenancy agreements, and compliance.
· Support residents in maintaining their accommodation and progressing in life.
· Work closely with partners, contractors, and support teams.
· Manage a small team, driving positive impact and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Bring:
· Experience in housing management, social care, or property services.
· Strong leadership skills, with a collaborative and person-centred approach.
· A commitment to social justice, inclusion, and community-driven change.
· Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
At Strides, we don’t just provide housing—we create homes that change lives. If you’re passionate about making a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Working with people and communities to move forward
JOB PURPOSE
We are looking for a Philanthropy Manager who is passionate about high value fundraising, relishes the challenge of growing a pipeline and is motivated by UNHCR’s work.
You will join our small but talented Philanthropy Team playing a key part in identifying and bringing on board new, prospective donors, as well as growing relationships and income from donors already supporting UK for UNHCR.
You will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy, CEO, trustees and international colleagues to steward and cultivate donor relationships, and to inspire and engage new supporters. An experienced fundraiser, you will provide strategic insight into how we grow and improve our programme.
You will be confident in navigating complex environments with multiple stakeholders and in negotiating internally as well as externally. You will enjoy developing strong relationships, have excellent communication and problem-solving skills and will be adept at managing prospect pipelines and crafting compelling donor communications.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.
Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.
Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING
We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.
UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach. The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion.
We are also open to flexibility in many ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.
ROLE RESPONSIBLITIES
- Grow prospect pipeline and the number of donors donating £10K+ to UNHCR’s work.
- Grow UK for UNHCR’s sustainable income by growing the number of multi-year donors funding our programmes outside of emergencies.
- Work with the wider international organisation to identify the most appropriate funding propositions for donors.
- Craft compelling propositions and proposals for major donors and ensure quality and timely reporting back on gifts made.
- Work closely with the IG team to manage the transition of mid-value donors to the major donor programme.
- Engage existing and selected prospect major donors in the event of humanitarian emergencies.
- Work independently and with the prospect researcher to gather up-to-date and accurate information on existing and prospect major donors and to develop network maps.
- Maintain accurate records, including Salesforce and UK for UNHCR’s databases for income recording and earmarking.
- Working with the wider team to contribute to the delivery of bespoke philanthropy activities such as roundtables and webinars.
- Help to position and raise awareness of UK for UNHCR’s role among peers, donors and other audiences by participating in sector networks and representing UK for UNHCR at events.
- Work within UK for UNHCR’s due diligence policy and processes.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE
Essential Experience
- Experience of working in an income generating capacity with an NGO or INGO to identify, approach, secure and steward major donors giving or capable of giving over five to six-figure gifts.
- Experience of developing donor care plans and delivering bespoke proposals and communications to generate income.
- Experience of managing and growing a prospect pipeline.
- Experience of working with trustees, CEO and senior stakeholders to build donor relationships.
Essential Skills/Knowledge
- Skilled at building and maintaining excellent relationships with donors and prospective supporters.
- Ability to analyse reports and communicate complex themes and subjects in an accessible and compelling manner in writing and verbally.
- Good understanding and knowledge of current philanthropic fundraising trends, environment and eco-system in the UK.
- Ability to act proactively to identify new prospects and fundraising opportunities.
- Confident and proactive networker.
- Ability to confidently negotiate internally and externally.
- Ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines within a collaborative team environment.
- Good attention to detail, ability to proof-read.
- Able to demonstrate flexibility, with a willingness to respond quickly, particularly at times of humanitarian crisis.
- Solutions focused and able to use own initiative.
- Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.
- Proficient in using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and working knowledge of fundraising databases.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Experience of working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
- Experience of working on faith-based giving.
- Experience of working on a multi-year fundraising campaign.
- Knowledge of international development or related subjects helpful but not essential.
WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR?
You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised.
What else?
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays.
- Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing.
- Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.
- Office wellness perks.
- Discount on gym memberships.
- Hybrid and Flexible Working.
- Staff socials.
Financial
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
- Non-contributory group life assurance scheme.
- Non-contributory Income protection scheme.
- One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Enhanced sick pay scheme.
Development
- Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
- Individual training budget.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the documents section.
Closing date: Midnight 7th April 2025.
Interviews date: TBC
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact us using the email address provided when you click through to our online portal. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.
United Kingdom for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), charity no. 1183415. It is the UK national partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency.
We stand with refugees – will you join us?


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Director of Partnerships
Are you successful in securing high-value corporate partnerships and scaling income streams?
We are seeking an ambitious and strategic Director of Partnerships to lead corporate engagement and drive income growth for a national charity supporting care-experienced young people.
Position: Director of Partnerships
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (DOE)
Location: Hybrid - Head Office at Crewe Hall, Crewe
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date: Monday 21st April
Interviews (first stage): Tuesday 6th May - Afternoon onwards - Online
Interviews (second stage): Tuesday 13th May 2025 - in person
You are invited to join the Director of Partnerships online briefing on Tuesday 15th April 2025 12:00-12:45pm
About the Role
This newly created role reports directly to the CEO and is instrumental in shaping and executing the charity’s first-ever structured corporate engagement strategy. You will be responsible for developing key business relationships, securing strategic partnerships, generating opportunities for young people and sustainable income streams to support their mission.
Key responsibilities include:
• Developing a Corporate Partnerships Strategy – Creating the vision, framework, and tools to establish a best-in-class function.
• Building High-Impact Relationships – Engaging corporate partners to align with their CSR and ESG objectives.
• Driving Revenue Growth – Securing funding through sponsorships, commercial collaborations and grants.
• Leading Negotiations & Contract Management – Managing partnerships from inception to execution.
• Overseeing Fundraising Activities – Working alongside our bid-writing service to maximise income opportunities.
• Scaling for Long-Term Success – Laying the foundation for a sustainable and scalable partnerships model.
This is an exciting opportunity to build something from the ground up, creating transformational partnerships that make a lasting impact.
About You
We are looking for a dynamic leader with a proven track record in securing high-value partnerships. You will have:
• A strong background in corporate partnerships or business development
• An entrepreneurial mindset – someone who thrives in building something new.
• Strategic and commercial acumen – the ability to see the big picture while driving hands-on execution.
• Excellent relationship-building skills – confident engaging with FTSE 100 boardrooms and young people alike.
• A passion for social change – a genuine belief in empowering young people leaving care.
Charity sector experience is beneficial but not essential – we welcome candidates from corporate, sales, and commercial partnership backgrounds.
About the Organisation
Leaving care at 16-18 can be daunting. Many young people face isolation, housing instability, and unemployment. The charity works with Local Authorities to enable them to provide essential support so that young people can transition successfully into independent living. Since 2015, the House Project community has grown to 950 young people, with 515 securing stable housing without a single eviction or tenancy breakdown.
NHP have a strong reputation in the public sector and are now ready to expand corporate partnerships to create new opportunities and ensure long-term sustainability.
Other roles you may have experience in could include:
Head of Partnerships, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Business Development Director, Head of Fundraising, CSR Manager, Strategic Partnerships Lead, Commercial Partnerships Director, etc.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the process, please let us know.
The charity is committed to safeguarding young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check.
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This is a key role within the Engagement Directorate at Blind Veterans UK as we are working through a new strategy which ensures we become data and insight led and put our audiences at the centre of all our communication. This presents an excellent opportunity for you to help revolutionise how Blind Veterans UK conducts data selections and to play a key role in producing actionable insights as we seek to increase the sophistication of our marketing activity and deliver an excellent supporter experience.
You will be responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of complex database extracts from Raiser’s Edge using FastStats, ensuring all data selections are delivered to a high standard for communications to Blind Veteran UK supporters. This includes ensuring data selections are scheduled, developed, tested and checked, and delivered in accordance with the agreed brief and deadlines. The critical element to this role is developing a campaign planning process that embeds a test and learn culture and drives innovation and improvement in our communications.
You will work with the Insight Manager and wider Engagement (fundraising and Comms & Marketing) Team to implement journeys and automations to improve second gift rates and drive sustainable income.
As well as leading on data selections, you will manage the insight planning and request project boards, working with the Insight Manager to respond to both ad-hoc insight requests and longer term insight projects.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role - what you'll be doing:
- Lead on data selections. Responsible for ensuring all data selections are produced in an accurate, consistent and timely fashion, in accordance with agreed data selection briefs and deadlines.
- Manage the scheduling of delivering data selections to ensure there is clarity on what data selections are upcoming, to manage any potential clashes and to plan and prioritise the workload.
- Develop an excellent process and structure for delivering data selections that guarantees their consistency and accuracy.
- Work with stakeholders to ensure data selection briefs are completed correctly, definitions are clarified, and the final selection meets the criteria outlined in the brief.
- Work with the Insight Manager to identify insight-driven recommendations for campaign planning, and to ensure testing within data selections is valid and robust.
- Attend end of campaign meetings, and lead on the presentation of results and test outcomes and feedback on process improvements.
- Work with the Insight Manager to drive forward innovations in data selections, such as using propensity models to identify the right supporters to communicate with.
- Continually seek to improve the data selection process with the aim of automating and streamlining to improve the accuracy of selections.
- Lead on the implementation of a campaign planning process focussed on driving improvement in selection results through data-informed decision-making.
- Play a leading role in the planning of the calendar to manage communication activities.
- Work with the Insight Manager and Data Management functions to ensure the necessary data is being captured and is accurate, to enable campaign analysis to be conducted.
- Work with 3rd parties to ensure the timely and secure transfer of data selection files.
- Build and monitor supporter journeys for all data cohorts, improving the process based on findings.
- Send email communications, including testing and implementation of dynamic content.
- Manage the insight request project boards, assist in responding to ad-hoc insight requests and work with the Insight Manager on larger insight projects.
About Blind Veterans UK
At Blind Veterans UK, we are here to support anyone who has served in the Armed Forces or National Service, and who is now living with significant sight loss. We provide veterans with rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support.
We’re a transformational team that believes every vision-impaired veteran should be able to lead the life they choose. We help blind ex-service people of every generation – and since 1915, we’ve provided support to tens of thousands of vision-impaired veterans.
Together we can help rebuild blind veterans’ lives after sight loss. Away from isolation and towards a life of fulfilment and happiness.
Position: Data Selections & Insight Analyst
Reports to: Insight Manager
Location: Remote working. We have an office in Queen Square, London, for those who wish to come into the office.
Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time)
Salary: £35,000–£37,000 per annum
25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays)
To apply please submit a CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant skills and motivation.
Closing date: 11th April 2025
Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.
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The Impact and Evaluation Manager designs and leads the organisation's impact, evaluation and research programme, ensuring accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
Description of role:
This post is responsible for delivering the Impact and Evaluation portfolio at Buttle UK. The role has a key strategic role to play in understanding the impact of our grants and leading a broad portfolio of evaluation work. The I&E Manager is responsible for monitoring and delivering evaluation reports, creating and analysing internal and research data, and building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and data partners. The role works closely with the internal fundraising and grants teams at Buttle UK to strengthen their work by providing data, insight, and support. Our Impact and Evaluation portfolio also includes commissioning and undertaking new research, supporting our aim to publish studies on issues that affect children and young people living in poverty. The role is supported by, and is line manager to, an Impact and Evaluation Officer.
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Make a Change
Make a Change is a community-wide, early response approach to people using abusive behaviours (or who are concerned that they might be) towards a current or ex-partner. The model has been developed by Respect in partnership with Women’s Aid Federation England, drawing inspiration from their Change that Lasts approach. It includes three strands: expert support programme for perpetrators with parallel support for survivors, workforce development and community outreach.
Improving the safety, freedom and wellbeing of adult and child survivors of domestic abuse is a key outcome for our work with perpetrators. The Make a Change model is a multi-partner project offering local areas a framework for delivering perpetrator work. Where feasible, we aim to establish partnerships with local survivor domestic abuse service to deliver parallel support for survivors (referred to as Integrated Support Service) as part the expert support strand.
This is a new and exciting role within the Make a Change team. This exciting new role offers a unique opportunity to join our team at a pivotal moment. As the first person to fill this position, you'll play a key role in shaping its development and collaborating with the team to define its future direction. This is a fantastic time to join us as we grow, and you'll be an integral part of establishing this important function and contributing to our collective and continued success
We are seeking a Make a Change Development Lead to drive the development and innovation plans for the model for 2025-28. This pivotal role will focus on enhancing the three core strands of Make a Change: Expert Support, Workforce Development, and Community Outreach.
This role requires innovation, leadership and collaboration with a range of stakeholders, ensuring these strands work seamlessly together to achieve meaningful, measurable outcomes for individuals and communities.
You will need to think long-term and understand how different components of the programme fit together. Strong leadership skills are necessary to guide teams, inspire collaboration, and make decisions that will influence both the direction of the programme and its day-to-day operations. You will have a passion for innovation and continuous improvement to develop and test new strategies, tools, and methodologies, ensuring that the programme remains dynamic and responsive to changing needs.
This is an exciting opportunity within a creative and proactive team, where members are encouraged to seek out and share learning. The role focuses on continuously developing our work with perpetrators, contributing to the growing evidence base on effective behaviour change and strategies to keep survivors safe.
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Job title: Education Coordinator - Wellbeing & Projects (ECWP)
Department: Education
Responsible to: Head of Education Development
Location: London (UK) - hybrid working
Salary: £36,300 per annum
Working pattern: Full-time, 38.5 hours per week
Duration of contract: Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Are you passionate about Education and students wellbeing?
Join UWC International and help shape safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments across a global education movement. In this key role, you’ll manage safeguarding disclosures, develop and align policies, deliver training on safeguarding and support student wellbeing initiatives. You’ll also work with our Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ARDEI) Committee and lead communities of practice to promote collaboration across UWC schools and colleges.
The Education Coordinator - Wellbeing & Projects (ECWP) supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of academic programmes undertaken by the International Office. Working under the Head of Education Development’s leadership and guidance and collaborating with UWC faculty and administration, the ECWP will drive all development and policy compliance related to safeguarding, pastoral care, student support, well-being, mental health, and ARDEI.
This is an ideal opportunity for an education professional seeking to transition into the charity sector and contribute to a global education movement.
If you're passionate about student wellbeing and safeguarding—and you're eager to develop your expertise in a role with international reach and meaningful impact—this position offers the perfect next step in your career.
About us
Changing the world takes passion and dedication
UWC is a global family of schools with a powerful difference. With a shared goal of working towards global peace and sustainability, we bring together young people from around the world to study in one of our eighteen schools on four continents. There they don’t just learn how to be great at passing exams. They learn how to communicate across cultural boundaries. They develop the skills to be changemakers. They design and engage in initiatives that transform their lives and the lives of those around them for the better.
Our students go on to become leaders or doers in politics, NGOs, social enterprises, community movements, charities, and business. For life, they remain dedicated to the UWC mission and many of them remain in close contact with us, their school, and their peers, becoming part of a global community of over 85,000 changemakers transforming the lives of others.
About UWC International
The UWC International Office serves as the operational arm of UWC International, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity, and stands as a pivotal entity within the UWC movement. Positioned in central London and Berlin, it collaborates extensively with stakeholders across the UWC spectrum, actively engages a robust alumni community comprising more than 60,000 members, and fulfils essential functions for UWC International's governance bodies. Our primary duties encompass global fundraising initiatives, comprehensive communications strategies, promotional endeavours, support for the network of over 150 UWC national committees, global strategy development and implementation, and support services to the UWC schools.
What we offer
As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:
- Hybrid working - we operate hybrid working arrangements, with at least 20% of the week worked in the office and up to 80% worked from home.
- Flexible working hours - our standard working hours are 38.5 per week. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.
- Generous annual leave allowance – we offer 28 days holidays per year plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).
- Paid leave for personal growth - up to 2 days per year for volunteering or up to 2 days per year for study leave.
- Learning & development opportunities – we have access to various learning and development platforms to support your professional growth.
- Income Protection & well-being support - We offer income protection to all employees, an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with access to a legal support helpline, remote GP appointments, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy, lifestyle coaching, personal trainer and nutritionist sessions, and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars.
- Exclusive discounts & perks - with access to a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle and entertainment, with thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.
- Cycle to Work scheme and eyecare vouchers
- Enhanced maternity and enhanced paternity leave
- Higher-than-standard pension contribution scheme - UWC International will contribute up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary toward their Pension scheme with NEST.
Visa requirements
Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London must have a work visa before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.
Application Process
Do you want to be part of our team? To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages).
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you are interested, submit your application as soon as possible.
Your cover letter must:
- Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the attached Job Description.
- Explain why you want to join UWC International.
- Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work or reside in the UK.
- Provide the name and contact details of two professional referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to the second round interviews. We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.
Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above, will not be considered.
Deadline for application: 23.59 (UK time) on 23 April 2025
Interview and/or assessment dates:
First round interviews on Tuesday 29 April and Friday 2 May 2025 (remote)
Second round interviews on Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 May 2025 (remote)
For further information on this opportunity, please see the detailed job description attached.
Safeguarding Statement
The job holder might have to travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made. We will also take up references before the second stage of the interview process.
Diversity Statement
UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.
At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.
We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background.
We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us.
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We’re looking for someone with great organisational skills to join the A Rocha UK Churches team as Eco Church Team Administrator. The Eco Church programme helps churches of all shapes, sizes and traditions along the journey of caring for the environment. Eco Church is growing rapidly, with over 8,000 registered churches and more than 4,000 awarded churches to date! As the programme grows, we’re seeking someone who can make a significant contribution to the efficient running of the Eco Church programme, by supporting the Head of Church Relations in their leadership of the programme and also the wider Churches team in the smooth running of Eco Church.
This is a great opportunity for a Christian with good administration skills to contribute to an exciting and expanding ecumenical scheme supporting God’s call to care for the earth.
Purpose of role:
This role will make a significant contribution to the efficient running of the Eco Church programme by supporting the Head of Church Relations in their leadership of the programme and also the wider Churches team in the smooth running of Eco Church as well as contributing to the life of our small modern ‘hub’ office close to mainline station and tube, with good cycling facilities and parking. The successful candidate will combine good organisational skills, with good people and teamwork skills, and discretion in handling confidential information.
Please see the attachment for full responsibilites