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Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the first year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation starting in 2025, we are expanding our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals. Our fundraising team bridges the journey of the animals in our care with the wider public, demonstrating how their contributions enable us to support every dog and cat. We now have several new roles within this team to further our mission.
This is a new role working across Battersea’s Income Generation department, in particular Philanthropy, Partnerships and Commercial (PP&C), to help drive income growth and maintain strong funder relationships.
As part of this role, you will work primarily on information gathering and management, and the creation of inspiring cases for support, funding propositions and impact reports. You will keep fundraisers informed of updates and progress in key projects and areas of work, supporting funder meetings by providing up to date information. You will also help us explore more creative ways of delivering cases for support, funding propositions and impact reports, so that we stand out from other organisations.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 30th April 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 12th May 2025
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.





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Clinical Education Fellow
Liverpool or London
Liverpool - £47,391 | London - £50,391
Our client is seeking a resident doctor from a physical specialty to join their education team as a clinical education fellow.
This role provides an opportunity for a resident doctor to develop expertise as a medical educator, including curriculum development, online resource development, co-facilitating, and to develop leadership and project management expertise through involvement in ongoing work. The clinical education fellow will have the opportunity to attain a postgraduate certificate in medical education and work towards RCP educator accreditation.
This is a one-year, full time role for a resident who has completed a minimum of ST4 with a start date of September or October 2025. You will be based in their London or Liverpool buildings with onsite attendance expected of a minimum of six days per month. You will be happy to work remotely and be prepared to travel.
Closing date: 05 May 2025
London Interview date: 19 May 2025
Liverpool Interview date: 23 May 2025
Our client positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
Our client is all about our people – their members, staff, volunteers and leaders. They educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know they can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into their community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients they serve is a priority for them.
We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as the global majority, LGBTQA+, those with a disability and neurodiverse conditions.
The role:
This is a key role within the Executive Leadership team, with accountability for Finance, Procurement and IT at the Globe. You will work collaboratively with the CEO and Executive leadership team to drive strong business as usual delivery, and provide provide balanced insight to Executive Leadership Team and the Senior Leadership Group so that they can take responsibility for questioning routines and rituals, and for streamlining processes that improve efficiency.
The Finance Director is the lead on the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) and is a key part of other relevant committees. You will also attend and report at Board meetings, developing strong working relationships with Board members, the Artistic Director, Executive Leadership members, members of the Senior Leadership Group (SLG), the Finance and Procurement team, the Globe’s IT contractor, and colleagues throughout the Globe.
The skills:
· Chartered Accountant.
· Extensive Director level business experience in a complex organisation.
· A strategic thinker with entrepreneurial instincts
· Demonstrable experience in managing contracts.
· Experience within the charities sector including understanding of the relevant accounting, taxation and other regulatory requirements this presents.
· Empathy with the work, aims and mission of the Globe including an appreciation of the balance between the charitable purpose and commercial imperatives.
· An effective and flexible leadership and management style with demonstrable ability to inspire, motivate, coach and develop a team.
· Credibility and authority to work effectively and liaise internally with senior staff and externally with Trustees and other stakeholders.
· An excellent negotiator and influencer with string emotional intelligence and good communication skills.
· Analytical problem-solving ability with the appetite and energy to evaluate, challenge and change the status quo.
· Experience in financial and risk compliance and governance issues.
· Accessible and inclusive report writing and presentation skills demonstrated as a part of Board level reporting.
· Positive, determined, pragmatic, and resilient – able to inspire confidence and respect.
· The ability to work flexibly in a creative, fast-moving environment and understand the importance of artistic risk taking and to respond positively to it.
· Experience in, or a personal interest in the arts, heritage/museum, or creative industries.
· Experience of managing IT contracts or IT staff.
The team:
The Finance Department provides timely and accurate financial information to key stakeholders while protecting Shakespeare’s Globe assets and ensures compliance with laws and regulations in relation to financial and taxation matters. Serving as a key partner on topics requiring economic, financial and value for money inputs and expertise, the Finance Department manages Accounting and Financial Reporting, Tax, Banking Relationships, Procurement, Financial Risk Management, Contracts, Management Reporting, and external audit partners
Shakespeare’s Globe:
We celebrate Shakespeare’s transformative impact on the world by conducting a radical theatrical experiment. Inspired and informed by the unique historic playing conditions of two beautiful iconic theatres, our diverse programme of work harnesses the power of performance, cultivates intellectual curiosity and excites learning to make Shakespeare accessible for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Location:Home based + Delivery based in allocated schools in Central Region
Contract: Permanent
Do you want to work with multiple award-winning charity, FoodCycle? This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for food and community to be a part of FoodCycle’s after-school community meal projects. As Schools Coordinator, you will coordinate and deliver weekly family meals at your allocated schools (2-3 evenings per week) as well as coordinate all aspects of the projects, from volunteer management to food surplus supply.
Our after-school community meals will be spaces where families of school children can gather at the end of the school day to enjoy a free nutritious meal and be among the school community. With the support of our National Schools & Franchise Manager you will manage local relationships with schools, community partners, supermarkets and volunteer recruitment channels to enable our meals to happen each week
As a can-do person and excellent communicator, you will manage the volunteers at each project ensuring they are trained, supported and on-message with FoodCycle strategy. You will have previously worked with primary school-aged children or families, in school or other setting. There will be frequent travel within Central Region (Initially focused in Birmingham/West Midlands), with evening work required. A full driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential for this rewarding role.
Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, and additional holiday for length of service (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.
How to apply:Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.
Deadline for your application:11.59pm on Wednesday 23 April.
Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a 30 minute task prior to being invited to interview.
Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are a Disability Confident Scheme member.
Safeguarding: Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. This role will therefore require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overall Purpose
To work as part of the Grants & Programmes Team to support organisations applying for funding each year through the Foundations grants programme. The post holder manages important relationships with potential and current grantees, building trust and an understanding of their purpose and aims and supporting them to submit appropriate and high-quality applications for funding against the funds criteria and Foundation’s priorities. To lead on wider initiatives, as directed by the Senior Grants Manager or Senior Leadership Team, to ensure the Foundation maintains high standards and contribute to national data sharing and initiatives that strengthen the work and reach of the foundation. The Grants Manager will report to the Senior Grants Manager and will work closely with colleagues across the Foundation contributing to the delivery of the Foundation’s Strategic Plan, vision, and values.
Responsibilities
To undertake all tasks associated with BLCF's grantmaking functions including carry out assessments of grants applications and work alongside donors on donor-directed funds as required.
Work alongside members of the team to maximize use of our in-house CRM database for monitoring and impact reporting, working with the Head of Impact.
Provide grant-making support and advise to potential and existing grantees on our funds and programmes, to ensure open and transparent access to our programmes and proactively looking to address inequality and fairer access to opportunities the Foundation offers.
Process all grant applications within agreed timelines, working alongside Fund Leads to review and assess grant applications effectively.
Co-lead delivery of fund programmes, contributing to their strategic direction / donor engagement.
Carry out other associated duties, which may arise, develop, or be assigned, in line with the scale and general nature of the post.
Performance & Monitoring
Track and review monitoring submissions, working with the Grants Officers to send out reminders for monitoring forms to be returned where required, and sign off monitoring forms from applicants.
Production of delivery/donor reports as required to funders, as requested by Senior Leadership Team.
Ensure appropriate levels of training are maintained and a good working understanding of the policies and procedures of the Foundation.
Relationship Building
Listen, learn and share the needs of communities back into the work of the Foundation to ensure we are always 'needs led'.
Maintain and share our vision and value and help those who wish to work with us understand the processes and requirements we have.
Make regular visits to funded projects as required.
Regularly connect and engage with charity forums and networks to promote the work of the Foundation and help raise our profile.
External Representation
Maintain a good working understanding of community and charity sector issues in order to better inform our work, ensuring information is cascaded to wider members of the team.
Represent the Foundation in a positive way, at Regional and National events as required by Senior Grants Manager or Senior Leadership Team.
Proactively develop and maintain an appropriate network of contacts in the grant making sector across the whole geographic reach of the Foundation. Deliver and support workshops and seminars and fund launchesfor the Foundations existing and new programmes and initiatives.
Provide proactive support to the CEO with other initiatives, where required.
Be an ambassador for the work of the Foundation by demonstrating its values in the delivery of its work.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential:
- Understanding of charity sector.
- Experience of managing funded projects, fundraising or philanthropy.
- Excellent communication skills, adapts style according to audience and context.
- Customer care / high quality service provision.
- Production of high-quality reports using excellent written skills.
- Fully computer literate including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and use of databases.
- Ability to process and interpret information
- Excellent team player.
- Excellent networking skills with a wide range of stakeholders, quickly establishes rapport and professional credibility.
Desirebale:
- Previous grant-making or grants assessment work.
- People with lived experience / professional experience of support for minoritised communities are particularly encouraged to apply.
- Understands social needs across Bedfordshire.
- Understands legal and financial requirements in voluntary sector.
- Statutory sector experience such as; commissioning / procurement, police, health, etc.
- Proficient in use of Salesforce.
Personal Qualities
Essential:
- Professional.
- Relational.
- Self-motivated.
- Detail-oriented.
- Organised.
- Punctual.
- Creative and adaptable approach.
- Committed to learning and development.
- Committed to BLCF values.
Other Requirements
Essential:
- Committed to diversity, equality and inclusion.
- Able to work across Bedfordshire / access to transport.
- Evening / weekend flexibility.
Desireable
- Full driving license and use of own vehicle.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Individual Giving and Appeals Manager, you’ll deliver integrated fundraising campaigns across direct mail, email, and digital channels — helping us grow our individual giving base and strengthen donor loyalty.
Alongside driving individual and regular giving, you’ll help shape a new in-memory giving offer, build our legacy giving programme from the ground up, and grow our Named Funds programme.
Working closely with teams across the charity, you’ll design inspiring donor journeys and stewardship plans. You’ll also use data and insight to refine our approach and ensure every supporter feels truly valued.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small charity making a big impact – for a fundraiser who’s not only motivated by results, but by the chance to help change the story for children with cancer.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for a creative and strategic fundraiser who is passionate about delivering impactful campaigns and building meaningful supporter relationships.
The ideal candidate will have:
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Demonstrable experience in managing individual giving campaigns, legacy fundraising, and / or in-memory fundraising.
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Proven experience developing compelling propositions that drive results and generate income/supporter acquisition.
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Strong planning and organisation skills, with the ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously.
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Proven record of being results-driven and achieving agreed fundraising targets ad outcomes.
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Excellent verbal and written communication as well as relationship-building skills with an ability to inspire and engage supporters.
See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for more information about the charity.
Location: Home-based within England with regular travel to London and elsewhere in the UK as required
Interviews: 19 May 2025 (London Office)
Safeguarding: As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.
Promoting equality and diversity: We actively encourage applications from those with lived experience of neuroblastoma and/or other childhood cancers. As an equal opportunity employer, we also welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation
Our vision is a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive.

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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
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Contract: 12 month fixed term contract
Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 4th May 2025.
Job Title: Campaign Manager - Better Business Act
Why this role?
In this role you would be responsible for driving forward the Better Business Act campaign, building relationships with stakeholders who could help us achieve this critical change and using learning from the campaign to contribute to the strategic design and development of B Lab UK’s policy and public affairs work.
In this role you will:
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Campaign Development & Management: Lead and execute the Better Business Act (BBA) campaign, set KPIs, track progress, and ensure alignment with B Lab UK’s policy strategy. Oversee BBA communications, manage relationships with spokespeople, and ensure Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) principles are embedded.
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Technical Specialist & Relationship Management: Advise senior stakeholders on the BBA, represent it at events, build support among business and policy groups, and manage an events program to advance advocacy.
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Team Management: Line manages the Campaign & Events Coordinator and Public Affairs Officer, providing coaching and ensuring alignment across teams for effective collaboration.
Please refer to the job description for full requirements for this role.
What we’re looking for
We believe someone who has a few of these is well suited to exceed in this role. We would love to hear from you if you:
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Substantial proven ability to manage stakeholder-led campaigns, projects or programmes to advance social change - including people, budget and a multi pronged programme of activities. .
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A deep understanding of the role stakeholder governance can play in creating a future that benefits all people & the planet. Technical expertise in the role of legislative change in creating that future is a huge plus.
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Proven ability to manage senior key stakeholder relationships, including managing high profile stakeholders, co-chairs and campaign spokespeople.
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Strategic understanding of how to build, activate and engage a coalition of supporters at scale towards campaign goals.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to write confidently and adapt style to varied audiences.
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Ability to proactively problem solve and scenario plan to mitigate risk.
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A keen collaborator who values the ability to work effectively with colleagues across internal and external stakeholders, in order to align work and achieve objectives.
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Committed to the principles of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK (we are not able to provide visa sponsorship).
What we give you
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Purpose driven work enabling B Lab UK’s mission of redefining the role of business as a force for good
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Hybrid and flexible working (around core working hours), we have a high trust environment and are advocates for right place working (min 1/2 days per week in office)
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Opportunity to request to work 4 days a week
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
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1 additional annual leave day (pro-rata for part-time staff) for each complete annual year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days
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Our office is closed between Christmas and New Year, no need to take an extra holiday!
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Private Medical and Dental cover
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£200 per annum tax free Annual Wellbeing allowance and Employee Assistance Programme
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2 paid volunteer days per year
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Enhanced Parental Leave and family friendly policies, including carers leave
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Learning and Development opportunities
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Enhanced Pension and Life Assurance
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Income Protection policy
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Working in a flexible office workspace
B Lab is the non-profit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Senior Communications Manager
Salary: up to £45k
Term: Permanent
Line manager: Head of Policy and Advocacy
Background:
Our vision is a world where data is at the heart of understanding and decision-making
Founded in 1834, the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) is one of the world’s leading organisations advocating for the importance of statistics and data. We’re a professional body for all statisticians and data scientists – wherever they may live.
We have more than 12,000 individual members in the UK and across the world. As a charity, we advocate for the key role of statistics and data in society, and work to ensure that policy formulation and decision making are informed by evidence for the public good.
The membership of the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) constitutes a preeminent source of statistical expertise. Members work with RSS staff to support our work across areas such as policy development, education, training, statistical communication, and statistical literacy. Communicating what we do is important to ensure that our work has impact, and that our members are informed.
Job Purpose:
The main purpose of this role is to lead and coordinate communications activities across the Society’s policy and external affairs activities, ensuring that our work is communicated strategically and visible to appropriate audiences.
Key responsibilities:
Understanding opportunities and the changing external environment
- Develop our understanding of the preferences and needs of our key internal and external audiences to better align our policy and external affairs communications to those preferences and needs.
- Monitor and respond to emerging trends to ensure our communications channels and content for policy and external affairs remain timely and relevant.
- Build a network of key contacts across critical and adjacent organisations to maximise potential routes into influencing decision-making and make the best use of resources through collaborative working.
Development of strategies and plans
- Lead on strategic communication of the Society’s campaign priorities
- Contribute to the development of the Society’s communications strategy across media, social media and communications planning.
- Work closely with colleagues across the organisation to maximise the communications value of the Society’s key policy and external affairs outputs and activities.
- Contribute to costed plans for communications campaigns that meet key strategic goals and include monitoring for impact.
Media relations
- Lead on the Society’s media relations work – proactively identify and exploit appropriate media opportunities to promote campaign priorities, drafting media statements and managing launches and announcements.
- Develop and maintain relationships with journalists across our key topic areas and respond to press queries.
- Expertly advise, assist and brief the Society’s key spokespeople in respect of media relations issues and opportunities.
- Manage, and develop the Society’s statistical ambassador scheme, supporting individuals and ensuring we have a pipeline of spokespeople that reflects the diversity of the data professions.
Content creation and editorial
- Develop communications content including blogs, press statements, posts and thought pieces to communicate our campaigns and policy work.
- Contribute to the operation of the Society’s social media accounts, working with wider staff to ensure we are reflecting the breadth of the Society’s activities across the various platforms.
- Produce write-ups of events and roundtables.
External affairs
- Work with the CEO and Head of Policy and Advocacy to identify and develop relationships with external stakeholders, both UK-based and international and across government, civil society, academia and business, acting as a convenor, trusted advisor and critical friend.
- Lead on the Society’s statistical excellence awards programme, including developing and maintaining relationships with awards sponsors to ensure the awards are both impactful and financially sustainable.
- Lead on the planning and delivery of policy focused events
- Support the publication, launch and dissemination of relevant outputs across the policy team, and work with colleagues to ensure relevant and timely and communication of policy positions to support policy and advocacy objectives.
- Maintain a database of relevant stakeholders.
Management
- Monitor and report on progress and performance against targets.
- Project manage campaigns, external affairs and communications activities, ensuring that work is appropriate, of high quality, and sufficient volume to maintain presence and reputation.
- Manage the budget for the communications function.
Interfaces with other teams and groups
- Contribute to a cross-RSS communications group to share comms plans and outputs and identify opportunities for synergy and collaboration.
- Provide support to key Society groups, for example the Campaigns Advisory Group.
- Work with staff responsible for business development to pursue sponsorship opportunities where appropriate.
- Engage with teams across the organisation to identify comms opportunities to advance our campaign priorities.
Person Specification
- Significant relevant experience in media relations and external affairs
- Excellent written / oral communication skills, including writing, editing, sub-editing and proofreading
- Excellent organisation, project and budget management skills
- Ability to work effectively, managing multiple projects and deadlines and reprioritising and achieving results in a changing environment.
- Ability to work on own initiative, escalating issues where appropriate.
- Experience organising events in a policy context
- Strong interpersonal skills: ability to persuade, inspire, influence, achieve results through others.
- Collaborative team worker: proven ability to work efficiently and effectively with colleagues, committees, volunteers, and people with a wide range of perspectives, and to foster consensus.
- Ability to establish and develop an extensive network of external contacts in the industry.
- Work closely with members of the Society who provide expert support on a voluntary basis including the President and Vice-President for External Affairs.
Desirable
- Interest in or experience of statistics, research, or other aspects of the Society’s work
- Familiarity with developments within data science, statistics, machine learning, AI and related subject areas.
- Experience working with volunteers.
- Scientific background or experience.
Working for the RSS
Pension and benefits
Our defined contribution pension scheme can be joined after three months in post. Your contributions of up to 8% of salary will be double matched by the Society (making a maximum contribution by the Society of 16%). A training budget, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and employee assistance programme are also available.
Location
The RSS office is in central London. We offer flexible working arrangements, and this is a hybrid role with a minimum two days a week working in the office. In person attendance for certain meeting is required, including all-staff / team meetings and governance / committee meetings that take place in person. Limited travel within the UK and internationally may be required.
Working hours
35 per week full-time. Applications for job shares, part-time and flexible working will also be considered. The post-holder will be the point of contact for any out-of-office hours press queries.
Holidays
25 days per annum, plus bank holidays and an additional shut down between Christmas and New Year.
Probation
This post is subject to a six-month probation period.
How to apply:
Applications should be sent to via email and be in the form of a supporting statement telling us:
- Why you should be considered for the role and how it fits with your career
- How your skills and experience align with the person specification
Please also send us your CV.
Note that applications by CV-only will not be considered. We may arrange interviews before the deadline has passed. Any questions about the role should also be sent via email. If you are interested in applying but cannot do so until nearer the deadline, please email us to register your interest.
Applications should be in the form of a supporting statement telling us:
- Why you should be considered for the role and how it fits with your career
- How your skills and experience align with the person specification .
Please also send us your CV. Applications by CV-only will not be considered. Any questions about the role should be directed to the email address referred to on our jobs board. If you are interested in applying but cannot do so until nearer the deadline, please email us to register your interest.
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Background
The Independent Schools Council (ISC) is a trade body which represents the independent schools’ sector in the UK. It comprises seven stakeholder associations who represent over 1,400 independent schools, educating more than half a million children. ISC schools are diverse, spanning day and boarding, single sex, SEND and faith provision. The great majority of children in UK independent schools are in ISC schools. ISC is strictly independent of all political parties and acts to support member schools in the interests of all children.
Debates over the taxation of independent schools has meant the sector having a high political profile. With a new government, it is important the sector continues to build relationships with Ministers, civil servants and politicians of all parties to highlight the positive work of our schools in supporting pupils across the independent and state sectors and addressing the challenges facing education.
The role will be a permanent, full-time contract operating out of our London offices near St James’s Park underground station. Staff are able to work from home for part of the week.
Main purpose of job
Reporting to the Head of Policy, the successful candidate will deliver our public affairs workplan and support the development of policy positions. In particular, they will be responsible for building political relationships at national level while supporting schools to build local relationships with their MPs.
Person specification
· At least three years relevant political or public affairs experience.
· Ability to deliver public affairs work independently, working under the strategic supervision of the Head of Policy.
· Compelling, credible and confident communicator, able to:
o Write persuasively and with clarity
o Represent ISC in meetings with MPs, peers, civils servants and externals stakeholders at senior level
· Excellent working knowledge of Parliamentary and Whitehall processes.
· Ability to provide political counsel to senior ISC staff and member associations.
· Ability to build and develop a portfolio of external contacts and advocates.
· Can analyse policy documents and highlight issues of concern for member schools.
· Experience of responding to government consultations and select committee calls for evidence.
· Used to dealing with complex and changing issues in a challenging environment and able to respond flexibly and quickly as priorities change.
· Excellent planning and project management skills, with ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
· Knowledge of education policy would be an advantage.
Personal attributes
· Highly literate and well versed in current affairs with excellent attention to detail.
· Motivated and proactive. Able to build productive internal and external relationships through professionalism, earning trust through the quality of work.
· Able to work well under pressure and prioritise effectively.
· Track record of seeing projects through to completion
· Able to communicate with confidence and clarity.
Specific responsibilities
To deliver ISC’s public affairs and policy activity including, but not restricted to, the tasks below:
· A priority is to develop good working relationships and links with association staff in the interests of maximising impact by working together.
· Develop and implement the public affairs and Parliamentary strategy for ISC.
· Implement political contact programme with Parliamentarians and external stakeholders; including attendance at party conferences.
· Advise and support school heads when engaging with local MPs and councillors; produce engagement toolkits.
· Advise the Chief Executive, senior staff and member associations and schools on effective public affairs approaches.
· Become a trusted source of political advice to member associations and schools, present at member meetings and conferences.
· Monitor Parliamentary activity – identifying issues, people to contact and writing weekly political update.
· Write briefings ahead of Parliamentary debates and engage with those taking part.
· Draft submissions to government consultations and select committee inquiries, working with members associations and schools to develop relevant policy positions.
· Work with the ISC media and communications team to ensure messaging is aligned, supporting the public affairs strategy and campaigns.
Other Benefits: 25 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays) rising to 30 days after one year’s service (and at the commencement of the next holiday year); in addition to the annual allowance the office is closed between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day; 10% employer pension contribution; hybrid working with a minimum of two days per week in the office.
ISC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Legacy and In Memory Manager
Do you want to be part of a passionate team and help support a lifesaving cause? If so then read on for more details as to how you can work for our Charity!
The Legacy and In Memory Manager is responsible for developing and delivering plans to maximise gifts in wills and in memory giving, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the charity whilst providing exceptional levels of supporter care.
This role will oversee the administration of legacies, drive the growth of the charity’s Free Wills programme, steward legacy pledgers, and expand in memory fundraising. The Legacy and In Memory Manager will also ensure supporter journeys, audience insight and effective targeting are at the heart of the charity’s programme, working with the Individual Giving and Development Lead to create impactful marketing campaigns across a variety of channels.
The post holder will raise awareness of the importance and impact of gifts in wills and in memory giving to a wider audience, both internally and externally, ensuring these vital income streams are embraced at all levels of the organisation.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all our stakeholders and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Post holders will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
To provide patients with outstanding pre-hospital care and lifesaving intervention through the operation of helicopter-led emergency medical services.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job offer – Communications Manager (Digital and Social Media)
Location: Home-based/Remote. Must be based in the UK, Germany or Spain
Travel required: 25 days / year (approx.)
Deadline for applications: 9 May 2025
Applications without cover letter and writing sample will be automatically rejected.
Myeloma Patients Europe (MPE) is offering an exciting position as Communications Manager (Digital and Social Media) in a dynamic European non-profit patient advocacy organisation. This role will help deliver the MPE communications strategy, providing both strategic and operational support across the organisation, and ensuring that MPE is increasing our reach and impact to improve the lives and experiences of myeloma patients.
As Communications Manager (Digital and Social Media), you will work with the Head of Communications and other key staff across to the organisation to:
- Implement MPE communications strategy, monitor and improve MPE reach, and increase impact with key stakeholders
- Develop and disseminate strong and relevant messaging for key stakeholders
- Monitor and evaluate our performance and reach across digital and social communications channels
This will include working on the following core activities and tasks:
Digital communications (40%)
- Writing, editing and updating content for the MPE website (i.e. using WordPress, Elementor and other content management systems)
- Developing written and graphic content for MPE programme specific websites (such as MPE Navigator and Myeloma Access Atlas)
- Collaborating with relevant MPE staff on digital content development and publication
- Designing educational and promotional materials including leaflets, reports, patient materials, campaign materials and social media adverts/cards/images
- Supporting the Head of Communications with the development and management of monthly E-newsletter content, webinars and other relevant communications activities
- Developing multi-media communications campaigns
Social media (40%)
- Leading MPE social media and content planning, maintaining and developing our content so that it engages our audiences, supports our messaging and strategic goals
- Managing MPE social media sites – LinkedIn, Facebook, etc, monitoring and advising on ways to increase reach
- Developing an annual content calendar reflecting significant internal and external events
Video filming and editing (15%)
- Supporting development of interview content with stakeholders (such as doctors, patients and other stakeholders)
- Video filming at various events, including medical congresses and the MPE Annual Masterclass
- Video editing and dissemination
Other (5%)
- Staff meetings, annual events, providing communications support to MPE team and other ad hoc communications tasks as required.
About you:
Essential
- Minimum of four years of relevant professional experience in communications role or equivalent
- Demonstrable experience of writing and developing communications content , social media posts, news stories and articles (this will be tested at interview)
- Experience of stakeholder engagement and increasing reach of an organisation via communications channels
- Ability to explain and communicate complex topics to diverse and lay audiences
- Basic digital design skills
- Excellence in writing, proofreading and editing in English. The ideal candidate will be a native English speaker
- Editorial and storytelling skills
- Strong knowledge of social media channels and ability to use analytics tools
- Experience using WordPress and/or other content management systems
- Self-motivating, flexible approach and ability to work with an international team in a virtual setting
Desirable
- Relevant degree in communications, English or comparable
- Design expertise and ability to use Adobe software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Premiere) as well as other platforms such as Canva or PowToon
- Experience of video filming and edition
- Experience in patient advocacy or non-profit healthcare organisation
We offer:
- A permanent position with flexible hours in a remote setting
- An exciting position in a European non-profit organisation in the emerging fields of patient-centred healthcare and patient advocacy, working together with key patient advocacy leaders across Europe
- An opportunity to integrate in a young, dynamic and multi-cultural team working from different European cities
About MPE
Myeloma Patients Europe (MPE) is an umbrella organisation of myeloma and AL amyloidosis patient groups across Europe. MPE currently has 52 members based in 33 countries. The mission of the organisation is to drive advocacy by empowering the myeloma community through research, education and collaboration. We achieve this through a team of dedicated staff, volunteers, members who work to accomplish our strategic goals:
- Drive improvements in access to timely diagnosis, optimal treatment and care
- Lead the development of robust patient research to improve experiences, outcomes and access for myeloma patients and their families
- Strengthen and empower MPE members to best support patients and enhance the impact of advocacy
- Amplify the influence and impact of MPE and its initiatives.
Learn more about our programmes: ww w. mpeurope. org
If you wish to apply, please send your CV, cover letter as well as a short writing sample to recruitment @ mpeurope. org.
The cover letter should ideally be no longer than 1 page
The writing shample should be e.g., a press release, article, newsletter or samples of social media content/posts.
Applications without the cover letter and writing sample will be automatically rejected.
The deadline for applications is 9 May 2025 and all applications will be reviewed immediately afterwards. Our hiring team will schedule interviews with successful candidates to take place in the following weeks. We will be in touch following the review period regarding next steps.
If you have any questions, please also do not hesitate to contact us at recruitment @ mpeurope. org
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a can-do attitude to join our Fundraising & Engagement Team and help raise vital funds for children with cancer. You don’t need previous fundraising experience—just strong organisational skills, creativity, a talent for building relationships, and a genuine passion for making a difference and raising money for charitable causes.
In this varied role, you’ll support the planning and delivery of fundraising events, care for our amazing supporters, and assist with individual, community, and corporate fundraising activities. You’ll gain hands-on experience across multiple fundraising areas, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of the team’s work through excellent administrative and project support.
This is a hugely rewarding opportunity for someone looking to take their first step into the charity or fundraising sector, or to build on existing experience. If you’re ready to learn, grow, and be part of something meaningful—we’d love to hear from you!
Who are we looking for?
To succeed in this role, you will need to be passionate about fundraising and demonstrate key qualities that will help you thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment.
The ideal candidate will have:
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A keen interest in fundraising with a willingness to learn and develop as a professional fundraiser (and if the opportunity arose, a willingness to study for a Level 3 Fundraising Apprenticeship over 13 months)
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Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to provide excellent supporter care and build relationships.
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A positive, enthusiastic and results-driven attitude with the ability to work on your own initiative or as part of a team.
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IT literacy with knowledge of Microsoft packages.
See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for more information about the charity.
Location: Home-based, ideally located in London or within a short commutable distance. Regular travel to the London office is a key requirement of the role, with occasional national travel also expected.
Interviews: 20 May 2025 (London Office)
Safeguarding: As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.
Promoting equality and diversity: We actively encourage applications from those with lived experience of neuroblastoma and/or other childhood cancers. As an equal opportunity employer, we also welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Our vision is a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive.

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We are have the opportunity for an Employee Relations Advisor to join our People & Organisational Development team on a 9 Month Fixed Term Contract covering maternity leave.
This role will see you working as part of our Employee Relations (ER) team, leading on employee relations case work, providing and delivering an exceptional service through advice, coaching, and implementing solutions aligned to RBL strategy. You will assist the People Managers across RBL, in maintaining effective working relationships and getting the best out of their teams.
With more than 2,000 staff UK wide, the RBL ER team are at the heart of supporting our workforce. The team is a well-established group of Advisors and has gone from strength to strength since its inception in 2022, developing strong relationships with its stakeholders, both within the People directorate and in other directorates around the organisation to position itself as an important asset in day to day people management.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Reporting to our Employee Relations Manager, key responsibilities will include:
- Work as part of a shared service centre team, managing a variety of ER cases
- Act as the first HR point of contact for people managers and employees in all employee relations matters, advising and supporting
- Deal with employee relations cases, such as disciplinary grievances and appeals according to best practice
- Oversee all people practices ensuring they are legally compliant
- Manage the relationship between RBL and external bodies, such as employment tribunals, unions, and legal advisors
- Ensure engagement is maintained and supporting managers with their staff. Providing guidance on performance management
You will be expected to travel regularly in the course of your work including regularly to our Haig House, London, head office. You will be contracted to your home address, where you will be expected to work when not travelling.
Employee benefits include –
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Location: Stokenchurch
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours
Salary: £36,743.00 - £42,793.00
About us
Thames Valley Air Ambulance exists to give everybody within our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. We are here for you and your loved ones. Whoever you are. Wherever and whenever you need us. In Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire.
Bringing hospital-level care to you by land and air. Medicine and equipment. Paramedics and doctors. Our team are highly trained for and ready for any eventuality. Give you the best chance when the worst happens.
Together, we do everything in our power to protect, save and revive lives with the best critical care at the scene and beyond.
The team
This is an exciting time to join the Philanthropy & Partnerships Team at Thames Valley Air Ambulance as we continue our journey to increase our annual income from £12 million to £14 million over the next two years.
Corporate Partnerships is an income stream that we want to make more strategic and sustainable long term, and the Corporate Partnerships Manager will be a vital part of this growth.
Supported by our Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships, and the wider team you will be part of a hardworking, collaborative and passionate team, all dedicated to raising funds to ensure we are able to give everybody in our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency.
The role
- In conjunction with the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships, develop and lead a corporate giving programme to create sustainable funding, in line with the Fundraising department strategy and Thames Valley Air Ambulance aims.
- To be responsible for the day-to-day management of corporate fundraising for Thames Valley Air Ambulance, maximising income from corporates and ensuring support is strengthened through compelling proposals and excellent stewardship.
- Act as a source of expertise in corporate fundraising for the charity.
About you
The ideal candidate for this role should be someone with a proven track record in fundraising or new business development, particularly in building successful, long-term partnerships with corporate supporters. They should possess experience in developing multi-year partnerships, providing excellent stewardship, and driving financial targets. A strong networker, they must be adept at connecting with a wide range of people, influencing, and negotiating to secure partnerships.
Additionally, the role requires someone with a deep understanding of relationship fundraising techniques and corporate social responsibility, along with strong communication skills across various platforms. The ability to manage projects effectively, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and work flexibly in a dynamic environment is essential. A team-oriented individual, the candidate must also work collaboratively with colleagues and senior stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
If this role sounds like it’s for you, we would love you to apply!
We offer a competitive salary, and great staff benefits such as:
- 25 Days holiday (FTE) (Rising to 30 days after five years’ service)
- Holiday Trading
- Free annual Flu Vaccination
- Option to purchase a Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
Vacancy Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd April 2025 at 11.59pm
Interviews will be held: Week Commencing Monday 28th April 2025
You may also have experience in the following: Senior Corporate Partnerships Executive, Fundraising Manager, Divisional Fundraising Manager, Community Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships Executive, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Partnerships Executive etc.
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