Impact Lead Jobs in Hoylake, Wirral

For over two decades, Social Investment Business has provided finance and support to charities and social enterprises. We empower these organisations to do what they do best - serve the communities they operate within. 

Our values are: People First, Curious, Bold, Collaborative, Accountable

For further information on what we do, our values and our generous benefits please visit our website.

Our research has highlighted the lag faced by the community sector in its transition to net zero – no longer burning fossil fuels – compared to the domestic housing sector. To respond to this challenge SIB is launching a Heat Development Company, which will work closely with community initiatives seeking to decarbonise their heating – moving from boilers that burn gas or oil – and engage with their communities to support them through the net zero transition. This role will be integral to the success of this new initiative, working closely with our customers and wider stakeholders to make the community case for electrification and away from gas. Please see page 5 for further information.

About the Role

Reporting to the Deputy CEO this is an exciting role supporting one of the UK’s leading social investors in our pioneering work on heat decarbonisation.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the work we do, is organised and has excellent attention to detail. Someone who is flexible with a “can do” attitude and who has a desire to get involved within a fast-paced team. If that is you and you can also bring in new ideas and are keen to get involved with the wider team projects as well as collaborate across the organisation then this could be a really exciting opportunity be a part of our values led organisation. For further information please refer to the background information available below.

 Key responsibilities

1.         To co-create and implement an effective community engagement strategy for the new Heat Development Company involving the three existing grantees on the programme, in particular giving consideration to the ways in which the Heat DevCo’s new investees can best work with local residents to make the case for electrification. To be the first point of contact for the pioneer grantees, and for the programme’s first set of development sites, ensuring that excellent communications are designed and implemented, and that questions and concerns are answered in a timely and informed way.  

2.    To manage any community consultants engaged as part of the programme, or working with project management partners.

3.To coordinate regular stakeholder engagement with key interest groups: grantees & investees and their communities, the social sector, and the decentralised energy sector. To be creative in developing these contacts, and to consider new and innovative ways of carrying out outreach and ongoing engagement reflecting the differential impact of analogue and digital methods of engagement, their reach into communities, and their replicability and cost.

4. To lead on qualitative research on decarbonisation and electrification for the Heat DevCo, in particular to support the Deputy CEO and research and data team in exploring the potential of heat as a common pool resource.

5. To work closely with the policy and communications team to ensure that stakeholder engagement reflects SIB’s policy priorities on decarbonisation and electrification, and that feedback from stakeholders is reflected in policy and communication outputs. To support the policy and communications team in its development of new policy and communication assets, and to work with the data team to incorporate the best evidence into outputs across SIB’s platforms. To work with external groups on the best approach to public information campaigns on electrification, and to ensure that SIB has a voice in wider efforts to encourage electrification in the UK.

6. To develop a calendar of useful events in heating decarbonisation and electrification, to attend relevant events or conferences and to ensure that the senior team prioritise the best set of opportunities to raise SIB’s profile and progress leads and partnerships. Through attendance to present the Heat Development Company, answering questions and reporting key feedback, ensuring that internal development work effectively reflects a wide set of views and experiences. To be an accessible and responsive contact point for SIB’s work on heat decarbonisation, taking a creative and inclusive approach to outreach and information sharing.

7. To support the coordination and project management of business development in community energy, heating and cooling, social investment fundraising and capacity building, supporting Business Development colleagues with relevant case studies, customer viewpoints and grassroots experience.

8. To provide regular and timely updates on the development of opportunities in heat decarbonisation and electrification to the senior team. These updates should both support effective information sharing across the organisation, and, in particular, reflect the grassroots and community perspective. This should enable SIB to make the best use of its resources and pursue its strategic priorities in an inclusive and accessible way.

9. To contribute to high quality bid responses for invitations to tender from funders, investors and other key client groups in heating, community energy, decarbonisation and electrification, to ensure that these are well-written and represent stakeholder and grassroots viewpoints.

10. To coordinate and contribute to a clear strategy and objectives for decarbonisation and electrification at SIB.

11. To adopt our continuous improvement and learning ethos.

12. To support and embed equality, diversity and inclusion into day-to-day behaviours and activities within your role as well as contributing more widely across SIB’s commitment to E, D & I.

13. To support and contribute to the implementation and delivery of SIB’s strategy.

14. In agreement with manager to undertake other tasks and work on cross team projects that support the objectives of SIB as required.

15. To work within the organisation's values, principles, and processes to achieve operational excellence.

Core competencies

• A good understanding of net zero and decarbonisation. A background or experience in working in this area is helpful but not essential.
• Excellent relationship management skills both with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience of working with a wide range of different interest groups including communities and grassroots organisations.
• Effective time management.
• Self-motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Flexible and adaptable as a team player.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion

Desirable competencies

• Understanding of the social investment or grant-making market in the UK
• Understanding of community energy schemes

The Hepatitis C Trust has developed projects nationally whereby peers use their lived experience of injecting drug use and hepatitis C, to provide education and training to service users and staff in drug and alcohol, hostel and homeless services, increasing hepatitis C awareness, access to testing and referral to treatment, for people living with hepatitis C.

Do you have experience of working in drug services and with volunteers?

Have you been affected by hepatitis C or have you supported anyone who has hepatitis C?

This project has been commissioned in partnership with Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council to focus upon the community of Sefton and work in strong collaboration with the local substance misuse provider in this region. We are looking for a passionate and skilled peer lead who has excellent communication and organisational skills.

Working under the guidance of the Peer Programme Manager for Cheshire and Merseyside, this post will continue the development of the project, recruiting and coordinating peers across Sefton, with a focus on supporting the local substance misuse services. Working in partnership with hepatitis C clinical teams, outreach services and homeless service providers, the post will coordinate delivery of educational workshops, hepatitis C testing in community settings and ensure that service users are referred and supported through hepatitis C treatment and care. 

This post will require extensive travel across the region it is desirable that the post holder has a clean driving licence and their own vehicle for work related travel.

About Us

Climate Change All Change (CCAC) is an innovative charity on a mission to empower the next generation to confront the climate crisis head-on. Through our national primary schools programme, we bring together education, design, and climate action to inspire young people to become leaders in mitigating and transcending the effects of climate change. After successful pilot projects, we’re expanding, and we need a diligent Senior Project Officer to help us grow.

Position Overview

Known internally at CCAC as Project Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in the expansion of our flagship schools programme, working alongside educators, designers, and our senior development team. Your ability to organise, lead, and streamline operations will directly support our charity’s mission. This is a part-time role (22.5 hours per week) with flexible remote working options, but occasional in-person meetings in London and at primary schools across the country. The candidate will need the skills and ambition to take on a wider and / or more focused role as CCAC grows and evolves.

Key Responsibilities
• Project Coordination: Lead the growth of our primary school co-design programme, ensuring that processes and systems are in place to support expansion.
• Collaboration: Act as a key liaison between our senior team and partners, including schools, designers, and educators.
• Fundraising and Sponsorship: Support our fundraising efforts by identifying opportunities and assist in securing sponsorships to sustain and expand our work.
• Operational Support: Provide essential administrative and operational assistance to the lead team, keeping the charity’s diverse activities on track.
• System & Process Development: Refine and implement effective administrative systems and processes to ensure smooth and efficient operations as CCAC scales up.

See attachment JD below.

Details
• Contract Type: Part-time (3 days / 22.5 hours/week)
• Location: Remote (London-based with occasional in-person meetings/visits)
• Salary: £23,985 per annum (£40,000 pro-rated for part-time)
• Start Date: February 2025 (dependent on notice period)
• Closing Date for Applications: 31st January 2025
• Interview Date: w/c 10th February

How to Apply

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of education, sustainability, and design, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV along with a covering letter detailing why you're a great fit for this role and highlighting any experience you have in supporting the growth of an organisation.
Please note: Applications that do not follow this application process will not be considered.

Why Join Us?

At CCAC, you’ll be part of an inspiring, mission-driven team working to tackle the climate crisis by educating and empowering future leaders. If you have the ambition, skills, and passion to make a real difference, this is the role for you.

Analyst and Database Manager

· Hours: 3-4 days per week.

· Location: Homebased within the UK with a requirement to travel to occasional meetings, mostly held in London.

· Reporting to: Director of Brand and Digital.

· Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, 28 days of annual leave + 1 day for your birthday (pro rata for part time), pension scheme.

· Key relationships: External relationships with CRM agency, contact across the organisation.

· Salary: £40,000 FTE per annum (pro rata for part time).

Are you a talented data-oriented professional who can work at pace to create insights that drive organisational decisions and oversee the data at our healthcare charity? If so, there’s an exciting and vital role waiting for you where you can make a difference to our global community. 

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of the Charity operations. This role will help to continue to transform the way the Charity uses data to make decisions. As data is at the heart of our organisational strategy for our next phase, you will play a big role in making an impact through this role. You will ensure the correct systems, processes and training are in place for gathering, storing, processing, analysing and reporting on data.

· Primarily the postholder will be responsible for: the delivery of dashboards, KPI reports, analysis and insights to the organisation to drive organisational strategic decisions.

· The effective and smooth management and upkeep of our database (MS Dynamics) as well as the organisation’s use of our database ensuring data is accurate and able to be used efficiently by the organisation.

The role involves understanding different systems and processes, and working with data challenges. You must be able to keep the end user in mind in your decisions, as the community is at the heart of all we do.

If you’d like to join us, we invite you to apply as soon as possible.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

· Analysis and reporting

o Lead on the delivery of dashboards, KPI reports, analysis and insights to the organisation to drive organisational decisions and demonstrate our impact.

o Identify trends within our database to inform our activities to drive engagement of our community and the loyalty and retention of our supporters.

o Run regular reports to communicate our database reach and scope, including using Power BI for data visualisation.

o Build and run regular activity reports, post-campaign reports and in-depth analytical reports to provide data-driven insight into supporter behaviour, using CRM, Excel and other relevant tools.

· Campaign management and data selection support

o Support fundraising team and community engagement teams with their data selections for email, mail shots, webinars, survey distribution and any other communication to members or supporters. Work with colleagues to understand their data needs, then schedule and project manage all data selections and segmentation.

o Work to ensure smooth data management from start to finish of campaigns.

· Data and database lead

o Lead on all data activity for the Charity, being responsible for the integrity of our data and adherence to protocols.

o Identify developments needed to the MS Dynamics database system to help the organisation achieve its goals.

o Ensure our database serves as a single customer view by connecting data through automations (supporting our external database provider).

o Build supportive relationships with colleagues to ensure their data needs are fully understood and met, including ensuring the right data is available for email selections (Dot Digital).

o Provide training and support to staff so they are able to confidently use the database as relevant to their roles.

o Creating and/or improving data-related policies and processes.

o Assist in the diagnosis of data and database problems and research solutions.

· Compliant use of data

o Ensure data processes are within relevant legislation, including GDPR and other data protection legislation.

· Data integrity and quality

o Advise and accurately maintain all data protocols and ensure that all data activity is promptly scheduled and actioned.

o Ensure regular ‘house-keeping’ functions to ensure that standard data is maintained at a high level.

o Ensure individual entries and bulk uploads and imports from website and Excel spreadsheets are performed accurately and on time.

· Supplier management

o Work with 3rd party suppliers to help scope and deliver database changes and perform UAT.

· Customer support processes

o Work with colleagues to ensure all supporter enquiries and interactions are dealt with promptly and efficiently – such as FAQ’s, responses etc.

· Line management

o Management of the Digital and Database Administrator, ensuring they are able to perform their role effectively.

Key Skills

Experienced and skilled data analyst with database management experience, keen to make a positive difference through their work.

Database Management and Analysis

· A passion for all things data-related.

· Strong analysis skills, confident with Power BI and advanced Excel, confident in delivering dashboards, reports and analysis to drive decision-making. Strong, demonstrable experience with Microsoft Dynamics, our database system, including testing database development.

· Able to deal with sensitive / confidential information.

· Strong understanding of GDPR and other data protection frameworks.

· Strives to improve and streamline processes.

· Able to identify system development needs to optimise the use of data across the organisation.

· Able to assess and problem-solve conflicting data to find resolutions.

· Able to generate routine reports from the database accurately.

· Strong attention to detail, methodical and accurate.

· Keeps an eye on the big picture of the charity goals and ensure all data development is aligned to this.

General

· Able to drive change – enjoys seeing improvement delivered.

· Experienced in managing supplier relationships.

· Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload, deal with conflicting demands and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office and, in particular, strong skills in Excel including knowledge of formulas, pivot tables and graphs.

· Ability to work well as part of a small team and be able to develop as part of that team.

· Strong interpersonal skills.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Proactive approach, keen to self-teach new techniques and methodologies.

About Overcoming MS

At Overcoming MS, we are here for everyone with MS who wants to take control of their health and wellbeing. We provide clear, practical actions for people to take and a supportive community to help people living with MS. The Overcoming MS Program uses substantial scientific evidence to show how lifestyle choices alongside medication benefit physical and mental health.

Knowing people with MS can reduce their risk of disease progression through lifestyle choices gives hope to us all. Our vision is a world in which living a full and healthy life with MS is possible for everyone.

Once people with MS know about the potential impact of a healthy lifestyle, they need to feel that the information comes from a reliable source so they believe in it and adopt the changes. The Overcoming MS Program is based on broad-based, high-quality scientific evidence, and lifestyle is an area that has growing interest and development.

By working at Overcoming MS, you can help make a difference to the lives of those impacted by multiple sclerosis.

Working location and hours  

You are comfortable working remotely within the UK, as part of a small team, and happy to travel occasionally to London and other locations for meetings. 

What can we offer you?  

Our staff benefits include:  
• 28 days annual leave (FTE - pro rata for part-time) plus a day off for your birthday and bank holidays  
• Flexible working  
• Remote working  
• Pension  
• Employee Assistance Programme  

How to apply  

Please send your CV and a covering letter by midnight on Tuesday 4th February 2025. Please respond ASAP, as we will start screening candidates as soon as we receive applications.  The role may close early if we find the right candidate.

In your covering letter, please let us know:  

· Your motivation for applying for the role 

· Your notice period  

· Your current location.  

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We make hiring decisions based on merit. If you fill most or all the requirements, please apply.  

No agency contact, please.  

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Management

• Develop and implement the charity’s financial strategy to align it to the charity’s main strategy and support long-term goals.
• Provide financial insights to the leadership team to guide decision-making and resource allocation.
• Lead on the preparation of the annual budget, ensuring alignment with the charity's strategic objectives.
• Monitor and forecast financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Work with the Treasurer and trustees to develop and update financial policies and procedures as part of the Resources Committee.
• Keep under review AvMA reserves strategy and policy and recommend changes as necessary. 

Day to Day Financial Duties

• Manage and oversee all financial transactions, including accounts payable & receivable, payroll and banking.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts and cash flow reports.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including VAT, Gift Aid, and charity reporting standards.
• In conjunction with our investment advisers, support the trustees and CEO with the management of an investment portfolio including the planning of necessary drawdowns for cashflow management purposes.
• Oversee the preparation of year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Maintain and update financial systems, ensuring robust controls are in place.  

Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as a financial advisor to the CEO, trustees and senior leadership team on all matters.
• Present financial reports at board and committee meetings, explaining complex financial data in an accessible way.
• Work closely with fundraising, operations and medico legal teams to align financial plans with organisational objectives.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior finance staff and/or volunteers, as applicable.

Other Duties

• To undertake other duties as required commensurate with this post.
• To attend quarterly Board meetings in person in London.  

 Person Specification

Essential:

1. Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA) or equivalent financial experience.
2. Proven experience in financial management, ideally within a charity or non-profit organisation.
3. Strong knowledge of UK charity accounting standards (SORP) and regulatory requirements as they apply to charities.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement financial strategies.
5. Proficiency in financial software (e.g. Sage) and Microsoft Excel.
6. Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
7. Good communication skills, with the ability to articulate clearly and effectively both in writing, on the telephone and face to face.
8. Ability to lead, manage and work effectively both as a member of a team and on own initiative.  Be well organised and remain calm under pressure.
9. Forward thinking and able to suggest appropriate changes to AvMA’s services to meet the changing needs of the public and the clinical negligence marketplace.
10. Passion, commitment and drive to promote patient rights and follow the aims of AvMA.
11. IT literate and confident with technological change.  Able to identify opportunities to improve our data collection systems; an awareness of the power of social media and how to use it to promote AvMA’s work.
12. Committed to principles of equal opportunities and diversity and inclusion.

Desirable: 

• Experience working with trustees or non-exec directors and presenting financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Knowledge of fundraising and grant management processes.
• Familiarity with Gift Aid, VAT and other tax-related processes relevant to charities

Are you passionate about driving measurable social and environmental change? GSG Impact is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Lead to transform our monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems and align them with our ambitious 2025 - 2028 strategy.

In this role, you’ll develop innovative tools, metrics, and processes to enhance accountability, inform decision-making, and amplify our global impact. Working closely with international stakeholders, you’ll redesign self-assessment frameworks, create dynamic dashboards, and deliver actionable insights that empower our team and partners worldwide.

What We’re Looking For:

 •  A strategic thinker with 7+ years of experience in monitoring and evaluation.

 •  Proven skills in designing MEL systems, data visualisation, and stakeholder engagement.

 •  Expertise in impact measurement frameworks, focusing on SDGs and global impact.

What We Offer:

 •  A remote, flexible 6-9 month contract (£45-55k pro-rata DOE).

 •  The opportunity to lead transformative projects with a global organisation.

Join a movement that’s creating impact economies and shaping a better future. Apply today to make a difference!

Team: Change

Location: Remote

Work pattern: 35 Hours per week, Mon-Fri, flexible working options available

Salary: Up to £58,852 per year

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

About the Change team:

The Change and PMO team are a team of 11 and sit within the Finance & Strategy Directorate.  The team are responsible for the design, development and delivery of the more strategic projects and programmes at Cats Protection. It’s a very exciting time to join Cats Protection, with an ambitious 10-year strategy and significant investment in the areas of change and improvement required to get us there. 

Responsibilities of our Change Lead:

- develop and implement change management strategies that align with organisational goals

- engage and represent stakeholders across the organisation throughout change delivery

- support CRM implementation and manage change champions

- lead on communication and engagement planning

- assess change readiness and identify areas of resistance to change

- evaluate the outcomes of change through impact assessments, then develop action plans

- build change knowledge and toolkits, increasing capability, education and awareness of change throughout the organisation

- line management of Change Project Managers and general duties such as managing performance and workload

What we’re looking for in our Change Lead:

- strong understanding and knowledge of change methodology and leading on change activities

- knowledge of project management methodology

- prior experience of leading on change activities, dealing with uncertainty and resistance

- Experience or knowledge of implementing Target Operating Model changes

- line management experience

- experience developing change management plans

- experience producing communication and engagement materials

- experience designing and implementing strategies to facilitate adoption of change

- excellent people skills and a team player with a collaborative approach to working

What we can offer you:

- range of health benefits

- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing

- and much more

Application closing date: 29th January 2025

Virtual interview date: w/c 10th February 2025

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. anonymised application form

2. video screening

3. virtual interview

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

Are you an experienced digital fundraiser looking for a new challenge in an ambitious and friendly team?  This is a new role with enormous scope to influence the digital development for one of the UK’s leading animal welfare charities.

The individual giving team is responsible for driving sustainable growth through donor engagement, stewardship and acquisition. We are seeking a Fundraising Digital Marketing Lead to drive the development and implementation of our digital fundraising strategy. You will oversee campaigns across multiple digital platforms, engaging with new and existing supporters to drive donor acquisition, retention, and growth. As a key person within the fundraising team, you will collaborate closely with communications and people across the charity to help us meet our ambitious fundraising goals through online channels. This role requires a creative thinker, a data-driven approach, and a commitment to making a positive impact.

We are looking for an experienced and strategic individual to spearhead our online fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in digital marketing within the nonprofit sector, successfully utilising online platforms to drive fundraising growth. They will demonstrate expertise in building and engaging communities around a charity’s mission, effectively translating this engagement into ethical fundraising success.

The successful candidate will join a busy, friendly, and capable team working to maximise the charity’s fundraising performance.

Why become part of World Horse Welfare’s team?

Horses might be part of our DNA but they don’t have to be part of yours. World Horse Welfare has plenty of passionate equine experts already in situ, so provided you share our values of being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking then you could be the perfect candidate.

We care about our people because they are the ones who enable us to achieve such good work. We invest in them, nurture them and listen to them to create a collaborative working environment where everyone feels valued.

Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme, a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank/public holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year) and death in service.

Location

This position is based remotely.  But you must be a resident of the United Kingdom with all the necessary legislative ‘right to work’ documentation.  You will be required to attend the charity’s head office located in Norfolk a minimum of 6 times per year and this will be at your own expense for travel and accommodation.

World Horse Welfare’s values are grounded in pragmatism and compassion as we strive to support and strengthen the horse-human partnership in all its guises through a combination of care, research, education and influence. The charity promotes and protects welfare across the full spectrum of the equine world including horses in need, sport and leisure horses, and horses used in work and production in marginalised communities worldwide.

World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

Our client is a large national Charity, listed in the top 100 Best Companies to work for. They are committed to supporting young people and adults to realise their potential and their mission is to drive social mobility by enabling more people to access and succeed in education, training and employment. 

Director of Research and Impact

Salary: £60,000 per annum 

Hybrid working with 2 days a week minimum in their Liverpool office and Flexi time 

25 days Holiday increasing with Service 

They are now seeking to appoint a Director of Research and Impact, which sits as a key part of the Senior Leadership Team and will have a significant internal and external profile.  

You will strategically lead and enhance their approach to research and evaluation, demonstrating impact, ensuring that you can improve services, influence policy and share best practice. 

Our ideal candidate will be ambassadorial, with excellent presentation skills and will have expertise in innovative research and evaluation, able to engage and influence senior stakeholders internally and externally and most importantly, you will have a passion for helping people to realise their potential. The charity are still developing their research journey, so there is significant scope for the successful candidate to shape and develop their strategic approach going forward.  

To learn more about this unique and exciting opportunity, please see the dedicated recruitment website by clicking 'Apply via Website'.

Deadline for applications: Sunday 23rd February Midnight 

Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 3rd March 

Interviews with the charity: 18th-19th March 

Career Connect are committed to achieve greater diversity among its workforce, and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability. They are a disability confident employer and proud to be recognised as an Investor in Diversity.

Are you passionate about making a difference and have experience in relationship management and project delivery? 

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Join the Samaritans as a Regional Development Lead for the Southern Region and play a key role in our mission to reduce suicides on the rail network.

• Fixed term contract until 20 February 2026 

• £32,850 per annum pro rata plus benefits 

• Full time (35 hours per week) 

•​The successful candidate should live within or adjacent to the Southern region (Dorset, Hampshire, East and West Sussex, Surrey, Kent and South London). Do get in touch with any queries about location prior to applying.

• We are passionate about flexible working, please talk to us about your preferences

• Hybrid working: A blend of working from home and from regional rail and Samaritans offices. Significant travel throughout the Southern region shall be required.  The successful candidate should live within or adjacent to the Southern region . Do get in touch with any queries about location prior to applying.

About the Role:

As a Regional Development Lead, you'll be at the forefront of our work with key stakeholders, including Network Rail, British Transport Police, train operating companies, and local organizations. You'll represent the Samaritans Rail Programme at regional and local levels, guiding and supporting stakeholders on suicide prevention initiatives and developing Joint Suicide Prevention Plans (JSSPs). Your role will be to:

• Act as a central point of contact for rail contacts, sharing information on national campaigns, internal communications, crisis signage, policy, and research.

• Manage regional suicide prevention activities, collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver impactful results.

• Lead community activities and post-incident support, ensuring local applicability of national guidelines and strategies.

• Promote responsible and ethical language around suicide and foster a culture change within the rail industry.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you’ll need: 

• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead initiatives from start to finish.

• Experience in relationship management, with the ability to influence and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

• Excellent communication skills to convey complex information clearly and accurately.

• A proactive, problem-solving approach with a strong sense of empathy and emotional intelligence.

This role can be exposed to emotionally challenging material and data relating to suicide and self-harm, including personal individual lived experience, which can be traumatic. You’ll receive training and support throughout your time at Samaritans to manage the demands of the role, but it’s important to be sure that this role is right for you.

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Why Samaritans?

Samaritans is a unique workplace. Here, you’ll find an organisation that’s dedicated to making a real difference. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment, where you will have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded people and grow professionally.​

Working at Samaritans

For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure here - Recruitment Brochure

Being Inclusive  

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

Application 

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please upload your CV and a 2 page cover letter, outlining your motivations for applying and your transferable skills and experience. Applications close at 9 am on Wednesday 5 February, with video interviews w/c 10 February. 

Whilst we appreciate that the use of generative AI functions like ChatGPT is quickly becoming part of working life for many people, through our recruitment process we want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths. Therefore, we kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, cover letter or to generate interview answers.

Apply today and make a real difference to people’s lives.

As the UK’s leading Burns Rehabilitation Charity supporting adults with life-altering burns and scars, we are seeking a passionate and proactive self-starter to join our team as Fundraising Officer, playing a vital role in transforming the lives of survivors.

About the Role
As our Fundraising Officer, you’ll take the lead in developing and delivering inspiring fundraising initiatives, playing a pivotal role in shaping our strategy. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporter-Led Fundraising: Build and grow supporter-led activities and third-party events that inspire communities and generate essential funds.
• Challenge Events: Expand and elevate our challenge events programme, creating exciting opportunities for supporters to get involved.
• Stewardship: Support the development of innovative initiatives that foster strong, lasting relationships with donors and supporters.
• Event Support and Administration: Assist our Major Donor Events Committee with event administration, including ticket sales and supporting key events like our annual Christmas Carol Concert and updating our Fundraising CRM.

Your work will directly support life-changing rehabilitation services, from psychotherapy to physiotherapy, personal training, and beyond.

The role is part-time - 21 hours per week with flexibility. Largely remote based with travel occasionally to meet supporters and attend events.

Why Join Us?

At the Katie Piper Foundation, this is more than just a job—it’s a purpose. Here’s what makes us special:

• Creativity Unleashed: Bring your boldest ideas to life.
• Impact in Action: Be a driving force behind tangible, life-altering change.
• A collaborative and passionate team environment. 

What we’re looking for in our Fundraising Officer:

• Passionate and experience of raising funds in a supporter-led/Community/Events fundraising environment
• Planning, organising and delivering campaigns, activities and plans including marketing.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and manage relationships with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally. 
• Evidence of working to and achieving income targets

If you’re ready to step up, make an impact, and be part of a charity that truly transforms lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today via our website

Interviews will be held in person in London on 7th February.

Community Foundation for Lancashire and Merseyside (CFLM) are a leading grant-making trust, working with individuals and organisations to provide funding to grassroot community groups.

Our Marketing & Communications plays a crucial role in spreading awareness of our work and engaging with our community of supporters, donors, and partners.

We are seeking a proactive Marketing and Events Executive to join our team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about both marketing and event management who is excited to utilise their knowledge and experience in the not-for-profit sector.

You will help build our brand, engage with our donors and community groups, and organise events that showcase our work and impact.

Reporting to the Head of Insight & Communications, you will play a dual role supporting our marketing campaigns, assisting with content creation, helping develop digital/social media strategies as well as helping to plan and execute our events.

What We Offer

• Meaningful Work: Be part of a team dedicated to driving positive change.
• Annual Leave: 30 days Annual Leave (plus 8 days public holiday)
• Healthcare: Paid membership to Medicash
• Pension: Enhanced employer contribution
• Flexible Working: Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in Liverpool City Centre office) and flexible hours between 9:00-9:30am and 4:30-5:00pm.
• Professional Development: Training and mentorship to help you grow your skills in marketing and events.
• Supportive Environment: A collaborative and creative workplace that values diversity.

Please download the full Job Description for a complete overview of the roles responsibilities. 

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience please apply now including a CV and cover letter (no more than two pages long) outlining why you'd be a great fit.

As Volunteer Outreach and Partnerships Officer, you will be working closely with our Communities and Volunteering Manager and the wider north of England team to support the development and delivery of a plan for local volunteering and community engagement. You will explore and develop partnerships with local communities and identify volunteering opportunities that will enable us to reach more people and drive forward positive change. You will be an excellent communicator and be passionate about volunteering and supporting volunteers, local groups and communities to develop and grow. You will have a good understanding of how volunteers can support the work of charities and have a creative approach to creating accessible and workable volunteer opportunities that meet the needs of an organisation and the diverse populations we serve across our region.

UK (Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester) - Hybrid or Remote

Closing Date: 28 January 2025

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Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a strategic and ambitious individual with significant brand and communications experience to join us as our Brand & Marketing Lead for the Baby Bank Alliance where you join the Baby Bank Alliance team and work with Save the Children UK and Purposeful Ventures in partnership.  

Please note: This is a 12-month FTC/Secondment. This role can be flexible in being either full time or part time (28 hours), to be discussed at interview. 

About Save the Children UK  

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.  

About Baby Bank Alliance  

The Baby Bank Alliance (BBA) is a new and ambitious organisation advocating and supporting a community of over 300 UK baby banks to ensure babies and children have the essentials they need to thrive. The Alliance has been founded by four organisations:  Save the Children, Little Village, Baby Bank Network Bristol and Purposeful Ventures, and is being incubated by Save the Children and Purposeful Ventures who provide fundraising capacity and resource. It is an exciting time to join the growing team and play a vital role in taking the Alliance and the impact it has to the next level.   

About the role  

As the Baby Bank Alliance Brand & Marketing Lead, you will collaborate with both Baby Bank Alliance team and our incubating partners—Save the Children UK and Purposeful Ventures—in leading the creation and implementation of compelling, high-impact marketing communications. This role is perfect for a strategic thinker with exceptional collaboration skills. A natural ability to influence, persuade, adapt, and think quickly is essential. Line management is a key element of this role and you will need to lead others and support. 

This is an incredible time to join our growing organisation and be part of taking it to the next level.

In this role, you will:   

• Develop and deliver the brand, marketing and communications strategy for the Baby Bank Alliance

• Champion the BBA brand

• Lead on developing strategic and influential relationships with external partners and creative agencies Connect between baby banks and corporate partners with effective 

• Support the Media Manager and wider BBA team to develop and execute a press and media opportunities, 

• Line manage and lead by example 

• Lead on forming Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to improve our brand and communication results. 

About you  

To be successful, it is important that you have:   

• Extensive experience in developing brand and communication strategies. 

• Proven success in managing impactful brand marketing projects across various channels, achieving multiple goals effectively. 

• Line management experience 

• Brilliant relationship builder, strong influencing and persuasion skills, with the ability to build credibility and relationships across multiple stakeholders.  

• Excellent communication skills, including experience developing and delivering presentations and training materials.  

• Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission and values.  

Closing date: Tuesday 28th January at midnight

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter).  This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.