Innovation manager jobs
Reporting to: Director of Policy and Engagement
Direct reports: 1 x Scotland Policy and Public Affairs Manager and Legislative Lead, 2 x Policy and Public Affairs Officers, 1 x England Policy and Public Affairs Manager
Location of work: Home-based. The post holder must be easily and quickly commutable to London and will require frequent meetings in London. The role may involve some irregular travel throughout England and Scotland to attend events and meetings.
Contract type: Full-time, 35 hours per week, flexible hours may be considered. The role may require occasional evening and weekend work
Contract Length: Permanent
Salary: £54,500 - £56,500
BACKGROUND
Our work has never been more needed. The latest research suggesting that the number of children and young people at risk of hunger has rocketed to 2.6 million* means that one in five children don't have enough to eat.When a child is too hungry to learn, when they’re aching for something to eat, they can’t concentrate. They can’t absorb information. Big feelings and worries can be impossible to control. They fall behind in their studies.
Magic Breakfast provide a nutritious and filling breakfast to over 300,000 children and young people every school day. We work with schools in areas of high disadvantage, helping staff target the children most in need without barrier or stigma. Magic Breakfast are ambitious to grow our impact to remove hunger as a barrier to learning for all children and young people in the UK.
This is an exciting time to join Magic Breakfast if you wish to make a difference to the lives of children as we work to influence both policy implementation, with the national rollout of primary-aged universal school breakfast, and legislative change, through the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. There has also been commitment from the Scottish Government for a national breakfast scheme and we are seeking to expand our advocacy work into Wales. Magic Breakfast’s influence will be instrumental to ensuring school breakfasts are implemented in a way that is hunger-focused and barrier free.
In addition, thousands of secondary school children are at risk of losing their free school breakfasts from September next year. For many of these students, this is their only opportunity to have a nutritious meal before facing a demanding school day, including taking exams. And for the very youngest, we know that the disadvantage gap begins before they even reach reception. With the Government commitment to another 100,000 places in school-based nurseries, early years is also a critical part of our advocacy work.
Being part of the work of Magic Breakfast is your chance, together with parents, teachers and people across the UK, to demonstrate the power of school breakfasts and to shape the way forward to end morning hunger for good.
*Food Foundation Insecurity Tracker Jan 2025
JOB PURPOSE
The Head of Policy & Public Affairs will review, develop and implement our advocacy strategy and lead a team to influence the devolved legislatures across the UK to address child morning hunger, with a view to the underlying systemic causes of child poverty and hunger, by driving change through policy and legislation. The role operates at our ‘Head of level’ which is the most senior operational specialist level and provides both operational and strategic leadership.
This role will also provide wider leadership across the charity and input into organisational strategy development and planning as part of the Core Management Group. This role will ensure that the Policy and Public Affairs function is aligned to the wider strategic aims and outcomes of Magic Breakfast as well as the internal operational systems and delivery.
The strategic leadership will ensure an external and long term view, with an outward looking and forward thinking approach that builds thought leadership, relationships and partnerships, with positioning to anticipate and build on new opportunities to end child morning hunger for good.
It will require an experienced Policy and Public Affairs professional, with significant experience of high impact and demonstrable outcomes at a senior level in the field. The postholder will lead the policy and public affairs team to influence the Early Adopters Scheme, the national rollout of primary school breakfast provision in England and breakfast legislation in the Children’s Wellbeing Bill (CWB).
They will also develop, guide and lead plans to influence the Scottish government, particularly in the run up to the election in May 2026 and the influencing of manifestos; and will lead Magic Breakfast’s upcoming influencing work in Wales.
In the external leadership that the role provides they will build relationships with politicians, political influencers, special advisors and civil servants to establish long-term, sustainable solutions to child morning hunger in the UK.
As a compassionate, people centric and inspiring leader they will work to enable their team to grow and develop in their skills ensuring they can step away from the detail whilst retaining accountability, build effective resource management and progression pathways. This role may manage external consultants where necessary, and work collaboratively with external organisations to amplify our voice and asks and strengthen our position as a thought leader.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Review and define the advocacy strategy for 25/26 in line both with moving political environment and Magic Breakfast’s influencing agenda, considering the systemic barriers to ending child morning hunger for good.
· Develop and maintain close relationships with the Department for Education and other key departments including Department for Health and Social Care and Treasury, to secure hunger and child focus as key priorities for breakfast provision.
· Develop, monitor and evaluate influencing plans for each devolved nation
· Support the development of influencing plans with coalition groups and organisations to influence school breakfast policy, commitments and implementation
· Review policy positions in Wales and Northern Ireland and define our advocacy approach, gaining external insights and analysing available research and data to shape the plan
· Develop a vision for advocacy beyond current demands, considering political appetite and gaining insight from lived experience communities and relevant sectors, to ensure that we are clear on future asks, and can build the foundation towards them.
· Work with Impact and Insights team to define future research needs to meet our longer-term advocacy plans
· Enhance and establish internal processes and ensure good internal information dissemination
· Work closely with key internal stakeholders to shape advocacy work and support broader organisational objectives
· Embed learnings and develop a fail fast, learn fast culture in the team
· Coach, support and lead direct reports enabling increased professional development, strategic decision making, proactive project management and robust political influencing
· Contribute to and help shape the work of the Core Management Group to ensure ongoing alignment for in year implementation of the strategic plan and create integrated future year plans which meet organisational goals
· Monitor and review KPIs to monitor and measure both team and cross organisational performance, using the results to guide teams and surface learnings
· Assess areas of risk and escalate where necessary and according to policy
· Develop and monitor annual team budgets
General
• Work collaboratively across the organisation, building good working relations and providing ad-hoc support to other teams and members of staff
• Passion and commitment to Magic Breakfast’s aim of alleviating morning hunger as a barrier to learning for children in the UK.
• Help to maintain a positive working environment; keeping the vision of Magic Breakfast at the heart of everything we do.
• Share Magic Breakfast’s commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
• Establish and ensure existing Ways of Working are adhered to across team
• Adhere to all Magic Breakfast policies and procedures and ensure that all activity is compliant with current legislation, GDPR, data protection and child safeguarding requirements
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
· Strategy development, demonstrating a deep understanding of how to craft, implement, and evolve strategies that align to operational outcomes for the Policy and Advocacy function as well as enabling our organisation strategy in our aim to end child morning for good.
· Stakeholder management and partnership building with extensive experience of engaging, influencing, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including senior political figures, policymakers, funders and sector leaders.
· Ability to confidently and flexibly deal with volatile political environment, anticipating potential developments and adapting to emerging situations to meet aims
· Highly experienced in developing and shaping policy positions, using insights, research and data sets to inform and guide decision-making
· Understanding and experience of the role of the broader external environment to shape policy asks and political influencing, including the implications of a policy ask in one sector on another.
· Experience of influencing key political events such as budgets, national elections and the legislative process.
· Significant experience of coaching, supporting and managing the development of a team, with the ability to make difficult decisions and challenge where needed to deliver the organisational strategy.
Desirable
· Experience of education, food insecurity, child poverty or childcare sectors
Skills and Abilities
• Effective leadership mentality with confidence to step away from the detail and delegate responsibility, enabling others to use judgements, make decisions, learn from failures and continuously improve.
• Analytical and evidence based decision making, with the ability to turn data and analysis into policy and advocacy related recommendations or outcomes for action.
• Effective planning, prioritisation and project management skills. Able to organise self and team to meet planned objectives and strategic direction with the ability to pivot and manage the unexpected.
• Strong, influential and impactful interpersonal and communication skills and to advocate for own specialism, department and Magic Breakfast's mission, effectively conveying the organisation's impact and needs to a wide range of audiences.
• Operational and financial acumen and analysis: understanding and practical application of knowledge as required around funding considerations, budget development and management, risk management, and ensuring systems in place for efficiency by setting and maintaining policy and procedural frameworks.
• An outward looking and forward thinking approach that drives a sense of curiosity, innovation and continuous improvement. Always thinking what can we learn from others, what new developments can be explored and what are the opportunities for the function to improve and grow with others too.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Magic Breakfast we value our employees and work hard to develop offer a supportive, respectful culture which enables everyone to bring their whole self to work.
Please find attached our job pack
APPLICATION PROCCESS
Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please email our People and Culture Team, recruitment @ magicbreakfast. com
Shortlisting - w/c 5th May
Interview 1 - 15th and 16th May
Interview 2 - w/c 21st May
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.
About the role
As Head of Communications and Marketing you will lead the communications team to deliver a high-impact strategy to promote the work of the Foundation. You will manage the continuous evolution of the Foundation’s profile and brand, coordinating and delivering compelling content for a range of audiences across all channels. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to align the Foundation’s goals to the work of the team to support the delivery of our mission to empower women to start, grow and sustain successful businesses. For full information on this role, please download the job pack.
What the Foundation can offer you
A fantastic package of 28 days of annual leave (which includes three that must be taken during the festive break).
An organisation that values you. As a smaller organisation, we value everyone’s individual perspective and voice and all team members are able to contribute to our strategic planning.
Professional development, with career growth built into each staff member’s annual plan and a wide range of skills-building and learning opportunities provided. Each staff member has an annual £1,000 training budget.
A positive, supportive and collaborative culture and leadership style. We encourage teamwork and open and honest communication, while maintaining a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where everyone can thrive.
A focus on personal wellbeing and happiness, with regular team-building activities and line manager meetings that as well as your personal wellbeing.
About the Foundation
The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women exists to create a future where women everywhere enjoy equal economic opportunities so they can thrive. Together with partners around the world, we work with women in low and middle income countries so they can start, sustain and grow successful enterprises. We collaborate to create fairer business environments so women are not constrained by gendered barriers and can reach their potential on their terms.
Since 2008, our training and mentoring services have supported 300,000 women to build successful micro, small and medium enterprises in over 100 countries. By blending insights from research, strong partnerships and pioneering technology we open doors for women entrepreneurs to skills, confidence, networks, finance and markets. We press for change to stop millions of women being held back from having the choice and opportunity to thrive.
We work with partners to eliminate barriers to entrepreneurship for women, enabling global economic gender justice.





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
You will be based in the North East and as a key part of our schools team, help to lead, support and advise the regional team of school Pathways Coordinators, embedding the MCR programme in schools in the region. You’ll need to be highly motivated to ensure that all care-experienced young people and those experiencing disadvantage are supported to find, grow and use their individual talents and that their education, employment choices and life changes outcomes are maximised.
Key responsibilities:
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Provide support, development, training, management and motivation to MCR staff in schools
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Support school integration of the programme and a consistently high quality standard of programme delivery
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Develop and support partnerships with the Local Councils, further and higher education institutions, local business and all MCR stakeholders
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Provide analysis of programme performance, impact and development
About you
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Experience of developing and effectively managing teams and programmes
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Self-motivated and skilled at motivating others
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Experience of or strong interest in working or volunteering in the third sector
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Experience of working within or in collaboration with secondary schools
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Excellent communication and presentation skills
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Attention to detail and ability to prioritise
About us
MCR Pathways is an award-winning charity established in Glasgow in 2007. Our mentoring programme is now delivered in schools across the whole of Scotland as well as South East England. We are delighted that we are now launching the MCR programme in the North East of England and we are committed to helping the region’s most vulnerable young people gain self-confidence, identify their skills and recognise and fulfil their potential. Our vision is for all young people to experience equality of education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances. Our mentoring programme has profound impacts on school pupils in their confidence, wellbeing and post-school progression. MCR Mentors are volunteers who make and experience a life-changing difference. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who love what they do and enjoy working with each other. We model our values and many of us are also mentors ourselves.
Benefits of working for MCR Pathways include: 33 days annual leave in first year rising to 38 days from 2nd year of employment, additional day off for your birthday, Life Assurance - 4 x salary, Living Pension Employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Digital Marketing Manager - Maternity Cover
Contract: Fixed Term Contract, Full Time, 35 hours per week
Location: London, UK subject to the right to work.
UK Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.
*60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid is currently defined as: 60% of an employee’s time in a location of their choice, 40% face to face, defined as in the London office, at conferences or at stakeholder meetings or other location as relevant for the proper performance of the duties of the role.
Salary: £43,668 - £45,851 dependent on experience, per year with excellent benefits.
About WaterAid
Want to use your skills in digital marketing to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene for everyone everywhere?
We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as Digital Marketing Manager to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.
About the Team
The WaterAid Supporter Marketing team plays a pivotal role in shaping the dialogue with our supporters, defining and facilitating their crucial contribution to driving our mission forward – ensuring everyone, everywhere has access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene.
About the Role
As our Digital Marketing Manager, you will find creative ways of building WaterAid’s online presence primarily through paid media channels.
In this role, you will take direct responsibility for developing and implementing key campaign and project strategies as well as identifying opportunities for growth within the digital programme.
You’ll also:
- Accountable for planning and executing integrated campaigns that combine digital and offline marketing channels to deliver cohesive, measurable results aligned with overall marketing objectives.
- Responsible for budget management and reporting on income and expenditure.
- Work with external creative and media partners on projects within agreed budgets.
- Devise and execute a continuous programme of content optimisation and testing through a rigorous test to learn methodology, regularly monitoring, evaluating and analysing campaigns.
Requirements
You have a track record in and passion for digital marketing, with experience in paid digital media planning, buying and budget management.
To be successful, you’ll need:
- Experience working on integrated digital marketing campaigns and strategies.
- Hands-on experience managing creative agencies to develop content and assets for paid digital campaigns.
- Experience in building and managing marketing campaigns on social platforms (including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn), Google Ad campaign types and programmatic advertising, taking decisions, testing and publishing without supervision.
- The ability to analyse user experience data with CRO testing, conduct A/B tests, optimise conversion funnels, improve user experience working with our Digital Product team to implement changes
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and strong communications skills, both written and verbal.
- Lead on the management and development of our ecommerce sites (Shop for life and Store). Working with agencies and wider teams to ensure consistent updates and optimisations, creating and executing data -driven campaigns to maximise conversions and deliver growth.
- Knowledge of a range of measuring tools (including GA4) and the ability to understand and translate data and analytics into insight that can be understood and applied by wider teams.
Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:
- Familiarity with owned, earned, and shared media.
- Experience creating and pitching business plans.
- Drupal website management and use of CMS.
Closing Date: Applications will close at 12pm UK time on Monday 6 May 2025. Availability for interview is required week commencing 12 May 2025.
How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and an essential cover letter.
*Please indicate in the summary the relevant skills and experience you bring that makes you an ideal candidate for this role.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.
Benefits
Our Benefits:
- 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
- We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
- Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
- Season Ticket Loan
- Free annual eye tests
- Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
- Sabbaticals
- Volunteer Day
Our Commitment:
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.





We’re looking for a Fundraising Development Manager to guide and grow YDMT’s individual giving programmes and create meaningful connections with our supporters.
£35,418 - £38,827 | Full-time 35 hours per week (part time at four days per week will be considered) | Based at our offices in Clapham, near Settle, with a mix of office (2 days minimum) and home working.
About Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust
We are a charity doing big things to help to support people, landscape and wildlife in the Yorkshire Dales and surrounding areas.
We deliver diverse and inspirational projects, helping to plant 1.6 million trees and securing the future of more than 850 hectares of wildflower hay meadows, creating habitats for our wildlife and combatting climate change. We are passionate about inspiring disadvantaged groups and future generations to care for this special area.
About the role
The focus of this role is to grow income from our individual giving programmes across a variety of activities, including general donations, online donations, regular giving, merchandise, in memory giving and legacies.
This will involve managing a small team to plan and deliver a variety of inspiring appeals and campaigns, ensuring they are effective in driving engagement and generating support from both existing and new supporters.
You will ensure all our supporters receive excellent care and stewardship and will collaborate with colleagues in the fundraising team to secure high-value gifts and legacies. You will also support our corporate fundraising initiatives and campaigns and get involved in volunteering events.
As a senior member of the fundraising team, you’ll help to set and deliver the Fundraising and Marketing Strategy, providing leadership, vision and direction for the Fundraising team.
About you
We’re looking for a self-motivated and creative fundraiser with experience in various fundraising areas and a record of meeting income targets.
You will have excellent people skills and be great at understanding our supporters and building long-lasting connections with them. You will also have strong written skills, with lots of experience of creating compelling and engaging communications that inspire and engage new and existing donors to support our work.
A key part of the role will be to manage and maintain our database (we use Raisers Edge) and other platforms to help personalise supporter communications – so you’ll need experience of using a CRM/data management system and knowledge of targeting, segmentation and data analysis.
If you have management experience that’s great, or you may be looking for your next step up as a senior member of the fundraising team.
Underpinning all of this is your ability to work within our culture – which means sharing our values of being creative, caring, honest and enabling.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Want to use your Communications and Marketing skills to help combat the crisis of homelessness?
As increasing numbers of people continue to be forced into homelessness we need a passionate and talented professional who can help us grow and strenghten our loyal supporter base at a critical time for the organisation.
WHO WE ARE
The 999 Club is a small charity doing big things with local people facing homelessness. For over 30 years we’ve been in the heart of Deptford providing warm welcomes and wraparound services ensuring those who need us are given the best chance of leaving homelessness behind for good.
Our Gateway Drop-In Centre offers nutritious meals, laundry and medical facilities, showers, IT access, phone charging , a safe space to rest and a dedicated Women’s Sanctury.
When members feel ready, our team of expert staff are on hand to support them into suitable accommodation where possible, secure income via paid work or benefits, and provide immigration signposting for those who need it. Once housed, our Move+ programme continues to work with them to ensure they settle into new accommodation with the knowledge, skills, community and hope required to thrive in their new life.
We also run The Bridge, a free six-week evening mental health course open to anyone in the community experiencing mental distress. The programme provides a practical toolkit to support long-term mental wellbeing.
JOB OVERVIEW AND OBJECTIVES
This newly created role will play a vital role in advancing 999 Club’s ambitious plans to enhance its status, reputation, and support among both existing and wider audiences. At this pivotal moment in the charity’s history, the postholder will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Communications and the Members’ Committee to co-develop and implement a bold new communications and marketing strategy.
Building on last year’s extensive rebrand, this role will ensure that the voices of those with lived experience remain central to the organisation’s messaging and identity. A key focus will be strengthening internal and external communication, uniting our diverse membership—which includes staff, clients, volunteers, trustees, and supporters—while also reaching new audiences through social media, direct marketing, PR, and media outreach.
A major priority will be the relaunch and expansion of the 999 Club’s Membership Scheme and Patrons Programme, designed to deepen awareness and support for 999 Club across Southeast London and beyond. Underpinning these efforts, the postholder will manage the Donorfy CRM database and ensure the ongoing maintenance and development of our WordPress website.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
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Manage 999 Club’s social media across all major platforms, creating engaging content that amplifies member voices and resonates with wider audiences.
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Identify and sensitively share compelling stories that inspire support, avoid clichés and reinforce 999 Club’s themes of positivity, progress, and hope.
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Produce dynamic newsletter content that strengthens reader engagement and drives action.
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Work with the Head of Fundraising and Communications to eensure that all design and communications align with 999 Club’s brand style, visual identity, and tone of voice.
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Handle press enquiries and proactively promote 999 Club’s work across media channels.
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Establish a Patrons Programme that reflects 999 Club’s our unique and diverse character and supports strategic growth.
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Launch and develop the Membership Scheme, securing partnerships with local businesses in Lewisham and Greenwich to boost visibility and support.
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Maintain and manage the Donorfy database, ensuring accurate donor records, reporting, and updates.
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Produce regular reports, data and analytics on social media and website activity to inform strategy.
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Identify opportunities for promotion and outreach, and represent 999 Club at events, festivals, and meetings.
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Maintain and update the WordPress website, applying best practices in SEO and accessibility.
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Support colleagues with research, case studies, consultations, and other initiatives.
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Stay at the forefront of digital trends by networking, researching, and attending CPD and training.
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Engage with the wider sector on regional and national campaigns.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
Desirable:
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Evidence of Continuing Professional Development e.g. courses, training, other or qualifications.
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Educated to degree level (or equivalent), preferably in design, marketing or a related field and/or a profession.
Experience and knowledge
Essential:
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Proven expertise in communications, marketing, and brand development.
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Strong customer service and public relations skills.
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High confidence with IT systems and a willingness to learn new platforms.
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Experience maintaining a CRM database.
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Experience in website design, management, and upkeep.
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Hands-on experience managing social media for an organisation, charity, or company.
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Ability to create high-quality, branded designs using Adobe and Canva.
Desirable:
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Experience working in a community organisation or charity.
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Knowledge of best practices related to homelessness.
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Experience writing press releases and building relationships with media contacts.
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Experience developing and/or managing Membership or Patron schemes.
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Experience working with legacy media.
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Knowledge of digital innovation and online fundraising.
Skills and personal characteristics
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An ability to be dynamic and to think creatively and strategically.
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A solutions-focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
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Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
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A commitment to lifelong learning and your own Continuing Professional Development.
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A growth mindset: a willingness to challenge, be challenged and accept new ideas and ways of working.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong storytelling ability, with sensitivity to ethical considerations and a deep respect for 999 Club’s themes of positivity and hope.
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Adept at building relationships with colleagues, service-users (members) and partner organisations.
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A people-centred, compassionate, and non-judgemental approach.
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A belief and enthusiasm for 999 Club’s mission.
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A deep understanding of and commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Social Justice.
Expectations for all 999 Club staff
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Adhere to 999 Club’s policies and procedures at all times.
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Demonstrate and uphold the values of 999 Club in all interactions.
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Foster a positive, trauma-informed culture by modeling pro-social behavior, challenging discrimination, and promoting respect among colleagues and clients.
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Actively participate in briefings and team meetings, contributing ideas and solutions to support the wider team.
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Take initiative to address tasks or issues as they arise, including providing cover for colleagues and handling additional duties as needed.
Safeguarding
This post is subject to…
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An basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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Two satisfactory references.
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999 Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and demonstrate this commitment.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
How to apply
Please send a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Ben Latham, Head of Fundraising and Communications..
Equalities statement
At 999 Club, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate and value individual differences and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and empowered.
We particularly welcome team members with lived experience relevant to our work, as we believe this enriches our understanding and impact.
We encourage applicants with disabilities to let us know about any adjustments they may need during the application and interview process. We are committed to ensuring a fair and accessible recruitment experience.
We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive.
Please email Ben Latham, Head of Fundraising with a CV and Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role.
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Join Our Team as a Community Learning Programme Manager
Are you passionate about creating meaningful learning opportunities and fostering connections within communities? If so, we want to hear from you!
About Us:
At St Christopher’s, we are dedicated to supporting people in our community to live well until the end of life. Through innovation, compassion, and collaboration, the Community Action Team aim to create sustainable change to shift society’s approach to end of life, so that it is more social, and equitable. We do this by empowering individuals to share knowledge and experiences about death, dying, and loss. Our Centre for Awareness and Response to End of Life (CARE) offers unique opportunities to explore these themes through learning, exhibitions, workshops, and events.
The Role:
As our Learning Programme Manager, you will lead and develop our learning and enrichment initiatives. Your work will help improve death literacy and create equitable and inclusive practices between organisations and communities. By creating opportunities for knowledge exchange and capacity sharing, you will enhance understanding of end-of-life issues and help tackle inequalities.
In this role, you will:
- Oversee, deliver, and expand our community learning programme.
- Design accessible learning opportunities tailored to diverse needs.
- Facilitate exhibitions, workshops, and events that engage and inspire.
- Manage a team of people providing learning and enrichment opportunities
- Build meaningful partnerships with local organisations, community groups, and individuals.
- Monitor and evaluate projects to ensure continuous improvement and impactful outcomes.
What You Bring:
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience in designing and delivering impactful learning programmes.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- A commitment to inclusivity and equity in community learning.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Creativity and a solutions-focused mindset to address emerging challenges.
Why Join Us?
When you join St Christopher’s, you’ll benefit from:
- Opportunities to lead innovative and impactful community learning projects.
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Professional development and training.
- Flexible working hours to help you achieve work-life balance.
Location: Based in Sydenham with some travel within South London
Hours: 21.6 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
Salary: £24,154 per annum pro rata (FTE £40,257)
Ready to Apply?
St Christopher’s is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, faith and religion, disability and age, although we are underrepresented across the organisation with BAME and LGBTQ+ employees, and thus we encourage applications from these groups. We also welcome hearing from you if you have peer or lived experience, as this is an important feature of our team.
Closing Date: 22nd April 2025
Interview Date: Provisional date 7th/8th May 2025
What will you be doing?
We are looking to recruit a committed individual to support the delivery and development of our youth justice practice work, specifically to provide support to police and youth justice services in the delivery of youth diversion.
Youth diversion schemes are a way of addressing low-level criminal behaviour without putting children through the formal criminal justice processing (either through out of court resolutions (OOCRS) or prosecution) that can result in a criminal conviction and other negative consequences. These schemes operate for under-18s in a variety of different models across the country.
Since 2014, we have provided direct support to over 70 YJSs and their local police forces to develop their diversion schemes, as well as supporting the development of new schemes. In this role, you will help provide this support, which will include: delivering multi-agency workshops, assessing practice against the evidence base, reviewing guidance and protocols and providing recommendations for improvement.
The role will also include:
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Identifying and supporting areas for practice development;
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Working closely with Youth Endowment Fund, Youth Justice Board and the National Police Chiefs’ Council;
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Developing practical tools to support practitioners;
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Presenting at external events;
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Contributing to the design and facilitation of practice sharing events and workshops;
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Engaging with practitioners, stakeholders and service users to shape delivery and represent the Centre;
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Working with the Centre’s teams to ensure practice work feeds into our research, policy and communication activities.
Skills, Experience and Knowledge
The role requires the following skills, knowledge and experience:
Experience
The Practice Officer will have experience of:
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Operational/frontline experience of working in the youth justice system and/or in policing (essential);
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The role requires experience and understanding of youth justice and youth diversion (essential);
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Working with service users and the practitioners who work with them, in a safe, legal and supportive manner (essential);
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Delivering training / facilitating workshops (essential);
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Influencing and supporting internal and external partners to deliver on shared plans (desirable);
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Involving service users in the design of projects (desirable).
Skills and abilities
The Practice Officer needs to be able to:
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Deliver training and presentations and facilitate workshops for a range of audiences;
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Manage projects;
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Deploy strong written and verbal communication skills;
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Balance multiple priorities and manage their own workload;
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Have good organisational and teamwork skills;
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Work at pace and to deadline;
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Show energy and enthusiasm;
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Communicate and engage a variety of audiences and stakeholders confidently and constructively;
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Have the ability to work with vulnerable people and sensitive information in a safe, legal and supportive manner;
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Have a creative approach to solving problems and identifying practical solutions.
Knowledge
The Practice Officer needs knowledge and understanding of:
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Youth justice and youth diversion;
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The challenges and opportunities available to practitioners working within a criminal justice environment;
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The complex issues impacting children in the justice system such as trauma, exploitation, disproportionality and socioeconomic disadvantages.
Requirements
The post holder needs to have:
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Eligibility to work in the UK legally.
Whilst we do not require the post holder to be office based, you must be willing and able to travel regularly within the UK.
The application deadline is 23:59 on Sunday 27th April 2025.
Interviews will be held on Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th May 2025 at our offices in Kennington, SE11 5DP.
Equal opportunities
It is the policy of The Centre for Justice Innovation to treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability, offending history or trade union membership status.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive.
The Centre is committed to fair recruitment and the inclusion of applicants with criminal records. It is essential that people do not face unfair discrimination in any role within the charity, whether paid or voluntary. For that reason, we do not use criminal records to exclude people. We only ask about criminal records if they are relevant to the role.
Reports to: Director of Research
Responsible for (personnel): N/A
Start date: June 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter
Based in: Candidates from any location where DMI has a permanent presence (London, Antananarivo, Kampala, Lilongwe, Lusaka, Maputo, Mwanza, and Ouagadougou) are invited to apply. If successful, you will be expected to adhere to the working practices of the DMI office where you are subsequently based. If in the UK, you will be required to attend our London office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There may be occasional opportunities for international travel.
Type of role: Full time, permanent
Salary: £35,000-45,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus benefits. Benefits will be aligned with those in place at the DMI office in which the successful applicant is based. All DMI staff receive at least: any statutory pension contribution, 25 days annual leave, and private health insurance – more details can be given at interview.
Application deadline: 23:59 on 22nd April 2025
Date of first round interview: 30th April 2025
About DMI
Development Media International (DMI) delivers media campaigns aimed at changing behaviours, promoting health and saving lives in developing countries. We are the first organisation to scientifically demonstrate that mass media can increase life-saving behaviours (see the results of our RCT that proved our interventions can save thousands of children’s lives, here).
DMI has two priorities: first, to continue to generate ground-breaking research, second, to take our proven strategies to scale, saving as many lives as possible. We work across a range of health issues, including child survival, sexual and reproductive health, nutrition, hygiene, and early childhood development. DMI works in close partnership with leading experts in health, including WHO, UNICEF and LSHTM and has been funded by some of the world’s most prestigious organisations including the Wellcome Trust, FCDO, The Hilton Foundation, the Global Innovation Fund, Unorthodox Philanthropy, and the Mulago Foundation.
We are an innovative organisation, working at the nexus between science and creativity. DMI has demonstrated that knowledge is not only a human right but is also the key to saving lives in a cost-effective way. Our intellectual rigour, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn from both our successes and mistakes, makes us distinct. By working at DMI you will have a genuine, measurable impact on improving lives in low-income countries.
DMI’s HQ is near Kings Cross in London and the organisation has a permanent presence in Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia. It also currently works in Mauritania, Uganda and Cote d’Ivoire.
DMI is ranked as one of the most cost-effective non-profit organisations in the world by The Life You Can Save.
Job Description
DMI is looking to recruit a Research Officer/Manager, whereby candidates from any location where DMI has a permanent presence (London, Antananarivo, Kampala, Lilongwe, Lusaka, Maputo, Mwanza, and Ouagadougou) are invited to apply. The salary and title of this role is dependent experience, and DMI will consider outstanding Masters graduates through to post-doctoral level researchers. To succeed, you will need to demonstrate significant research experience and a highly proficient report writing abilities.
More specifically, the Research Officer/Manager role will include the following responsibilities:
1. Designing and managing effective and scientifically robust evaluations (both quantitative and qualitative) for DMI projects.
2. Overseeing, advising, and supporting research teams in DMI’s national offices to conduct routine research activities (for example, focus groups to understand barriers to behaviour change) and other project specific research tasks.
3. Commissioning and managing external agencies (usually based in the country that we are working) to carry out surveys. This includes the competitive selection of an agency, often using a tendering process, liaising with the selected agency and ensuring that their work is of the highest scientific standards.
4. Contributing to writing and publishing reports based on data gathered and methodologies used during DMI projects. This will include articles for peer-reviewed academic journals and wider scientific publications.
5. Providing technical support to project design during the proposal phase, particularly in relation to the design of monitoring and evaluation elements.
6. Keeping abreast of the latest research evidence, theories, and concepts relevant to DMI’s campaign topics, and communicating trends and new ideas across the organisation.
7. Effectively communicating with, providing technical research support, and building the research capacity of colleagues (those with and without a research background) and sub-contractors in the areas of research methods, monitoring, process evaluation, and impact evaluation, analysis, and interpretation.
8. Other tasks as required by DMI.
Person specification
Required knowledge, skills and experience
1. Very strong intellectual ability, as evidenced by a research-focused postgraduate qualification and significant research experience in epidemiology, public health, health economics, social sciences, statistics, biomedical sciences, or an equivalent field. The salary range is broad to reflect that we will consider outstanding Masters graduates through to post-doctoral level researchers.
2. Excellent writing skills (in English), likely proven both by a publication record, and by an ability to communicate complex technical ideas to non-specialist audiences, both internally and externally.
3. Practical experience with, and good working knowledge of, statistical analysis software programmes, such as Stata, SPSS, R, or SAS, and strong general IT skills including questionnaire design, database development, and working with complex spreadsheets.
4. An inquisitive and open-minded approach, evidenced by knowledge and understanding of a broad range of research topics and a willingness to learn about new themes, approaches, and techniques when required.
5. Self-motivated with a high capacity for work, shown by the ability to cope with multiple concurrent professional priorities and tight deadlines. This will require strong organisational and time management skills but also the flexibility to understand the pressures, uncertainties, and difficulties of working in an international development context.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Willingness and ability to take the initiative not only in identifying problems but also in suggesting and implementing solutions.
7. The ability to understand different cultural contexts, especially those in sub-Saharan Africa.
Desirable knowledge, skills and experience
1. Language ability in French, Portuguese, or Swahili. Fluency in other languages spoken in DMI’s countries of operation is also desirable.
2. Practical experience of designing, monitoring, and evaluating programmes, preferably with some research experience in developing countries, and meeting the monitoring and evaluation requirements of global funders. Experience of data collection using PDAs/mobile phones/tablets would be useful.
3. Experience of working with geographically displaced colleagues (ideally in different countries).
DMI is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
DMI operates a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of vulnerable individuals. Where appropriate, successful candidates will undergo background and reference checks. All DMI employees will be required to self-declare prior issues of sexual or other misconduct, termination of past employment, criminal records, and concerns registered with government authorities regarding contact with children.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
SALARY: £35,000 FTE
LOCATION: Homebase
HOURS: 25 hrs per week (negotiable)
CONTRACT: Permanent
As Communications and PR Manager we are looking for an experienced and high-achieving individual with exceptional written skills to work closely with our Director of Communications and Fundraising. The successful candidate will lead on the delivery of an organisation-wide communication strategy and will also work with the Dir Comms and Fundraising to develop and deliver a PR strategy to help grow JET’s voice and influence at a very exciting time in our growth (this is the first time we have looked to bring our PR function in-house).
You will have responsibility for managing JET’s voice and narrative, and will supervise our Communications and Events Officer to plan, develop and deliver engaging copy and multimedia assets - both long and short form – for use across multiple platforms in line with our comms KPIs. Your exceptional written and proofreading skills, creative experience and your eye for precision, will support us to develop inspiring and impactful stories to bring our work to life for our key audiences.
You’ll also have responsibility for PR and media relations activities including identifying relevant media opportunities, writing press releases, building out the organisation’s PR infrastructure, and proactively pitching to local and national media and policy influences to grow awareness of our work with key audiences.
We welcome applicants whatever your stage in life, so if you are returning to the workforce after a period away, or even seeking a change of pace, please get in touch. Across the JET team we cultivate a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better outcomes for our young people
About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)
At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 45,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up.
Our benefits package includes:
- Flexible working
- Enhanced annual leave
- Enhanced Maternity Leave
- Homeworking allowance
- Occupational pension scheme
- Occupational sickness scheme
- Special paid leave provision
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Child and adult at risk protection policy statement
The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
To apply
Please complete our online application form.
The closing date is 21st April at 23:59.
Interviews to be held week commencing 28th April 2025.
Interview process
First-round interviews: Week commencing 28th April 2025 – Candidates will be asked to present a portfolio of recently published written work as part of the assessment of their writing skills (ideally published by more than one external source). All portfolio pieces must be the written work of the applicant. The portfolio must also be submitted in advance, with further instructions provided upon invitation to the interview.
Second-round interviews: 6th May 2025 – A face-to-face panel interview will be held in or around Lincoln. Candidates will also be given a brief editorial task to complete, together with a Q&A session.
Questions?
Contact us through our website.
Please note: In order to become an employee at JET you must be able to produce evidence of your Right to Work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check – enhanced with children's barred is required for this role.
On 20th August 2011, Flt Lt Jon Egging lost his life whilst completing a display at the Bournemouth Air Festival. He was coming to the end of his first year with the world-famous Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, flying in the position of Red 4.
Jon was an inspirational individual, and inspiration is at the heart of everything we do. Like Jon, our staff and volunteers are chosen for their ability to act as positive role models; in turn they inspire and enthuse our vulnerable young students to reach their full potential. Our long-term support programmes increase self-confidence, self-esteem and aspiration, and ultimately empower young people to become role models within their own communities.
The Jon Egging Trust realises Jon’s dream of inspiring young people through his love of aviation, STEM, teamwork and leadership, helping them to overcome adversity, identify their strengths and work towards their dreams.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you an inspiring storyteller who knows how to connect with supporters and drive action? Are you looking for a role where you can bring creativity, insight, and purpose together to create real change?
We’re looking for a strategic and motivated Individual Giving Officer to lead the development and delivery of innovative direct marketing campaigns across print and digital channels. You’ll play a pivotal role in growing our supporter base, increasing income, and delivering exceptional donor experiences — with a special highlight being your involvement in our flagship BBC Radio 4 Christmas Appeal, now in its 99th year and raising close to £2 million annually.
You’ll work closely with colleagues across Fundraising, Digital, and Supporter Care, as well as with external agencies and suppliers, to deliver high-quality, insight-led campaigns that deepen engagement and drive impact.
This is an exciting time to join the team — we have ambitious plans for growth and innovation in our Individual Giving programme, and this role offers the chance to help shape and deliver that vision. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, have a strong eye for detail, and want to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Description
Job Title: Individual Giving Officer
Responsible to: Head of Individual Giving
Contract type: Permanent; Full-time (35 hours a week)
Salary: £33,000
Hours: 35 per week
Location: Runway East, 24-28 Bloomsbury Way, London. WC1A 2SN. Bloomsbury & Holborn Coworking & Private Offices (runwayea.st)
We offer flexible and hybrid working, but office-based work will be expected regularly.
Main purpose of role:
The primary purpose of this role is to develop and deliver innovative direct marketing campaigns that drive donor engagement across our regular giving and cash programmes. As an Individual Giving Officer, you will play a crucial role in shaping our fundraising program. A highlight of this opportunity is supporting the delivery of our flagship BBC Radio 4 Christmas appeal, a campaign that is now in its 99th year and generates nearly £2m each year.
We have ambitious plans in place to expand our donor base and increase income through our individual giving activity and we are looking for a passionate, strategic professional who can help us turn these plans into reality. This role offers an exciting blend of strategic planning and campaign delivery giving you the chance to make a real difference in supporting our work preventing homelessness.
Main duties and responsibilities:
• Project manage multiple direct marketing campaigns delivering accurate campaigns on time, on budget and to a high standard.
• Work across the organisation to gather engaging content for our direct marketing activities. Write and review copy for collateral used for engagement, conversion and acquisition activities.
• Completing relevant campaign management documents including post-activity analysis reports, identifying learnings and recommendations for future campaigns, and writing internal and external briefs.
• Support the Head of Individual Giving with forecasting and reporting across financial and non-financial KPIs in relation to the Individual Giving programme.
• Ensure excellent communication and liaison between the St Martin’s Charity’s Fundraising team, marketing agencies, suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Work with the CRM Manager to ensure that all campaign data is utilised and captured efficiently, effectively and accurately.
• Work with the Senior Digital Marketing Manager to ensure the Charity optimises digital fundraising opportunities in relation to individual giving.
• Acting as a day-to-day contact with external agencies ensuring high quality delivery of campaigns on time and on budget.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the Supporter Care Officer so that they are aware of all activity and able to respond to enquiries and complaints
• Keep abreast of key individual giving fundraising trends and issues and the regulatory environment.
• Ensure all St Martin’s Charity’s Individual Giving communications are consistent with the Charity’s brand values.
• Reflect the Charity’s approach to Equal Opportunities and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience
Essential
• Demonstrable experience of project management across a range of direct marketing channels including print and digital.
• Experience of copywriting.
• Experience in researching content for fundraising and marketing materials.
• Experience of writing creative, response fulfilment, data selection and print production briefs.
• Experience of working with agencies, collaborating with them to get the best results. This should include managing creative, print, digital and media agencies.
• Examples of success in contributing to achieving results against targets for fundraising campaigns.
• Planning and budgeting in an individual giving context.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
• Can demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Evidence of strong interpersonal relationship building skills.
• Evidence of an understanding of Individual Giving fundraising, both in warm and cold contexts and including digital fundraising channels.
• Evidence of a strong creative instinct, both in leading the development campaigns and evaluating work.
• Can demonstrate high level of numeracy and data analysis skills.
• Can demonstrate strong IT skills and ability to use a relationship marketing database.
• Knowledge of Charity and data protection laws and the Fundraising Code of Practice.
• Evidence of knowing the importance of attention to detail.
Abilities & key competencies
Essential
• Ability to work under pressure to multiple deadlines.
• Ability to recruit, manage and develop individual donors.
• Ability to manage own workload and priorities, including identifying new areas and opportunities for support.
Ability to demonstrate initiative, creativity, identify opportunities and to research and evaluate their viability to achieve desired outcomes.
How to apply
If you are passionate about our work to address homelessness and would like to join the Charity as its Individual Giving Officer, please complete the application form available on our online jobs board.
Submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining:
- Why you are interested in this role
- Your relevant experience.
Application Timeline
We are accepting applications until Monday, 28th April, but we are reviewing applications on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
· First interviews: Planned for 7th and 8th May
· Second round (including a task): Scheduled for w/c 12th May
We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible and reserve the right to close applications early if we find the right candidate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We're Hiring: Senior Specialist ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advocate)
Location: London / Hybrid
Full-time (35 hours/week) | Fixed term until March 2026
Salary: £30,615 per annum
Closing Date: 14/04/2025
Are you passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic people affected by sexual violence?
Respond is looking for a compassionate and experienced Senior Specialist ISVA to support and lead our ISVA team, working with adults with complex needs. You’ll hold a caseload, offer trauma-informed advocacy, and help shape our ISVA services alongside the ISVA Manager.
This is a key role for someone ready to take the next step in service development, frontline support, and sector collaboration.
About You:
ISVA-trained with frontline experience
Skilled in advocacy for adults with learning disabilities and autistic people
Confident in partnership working and team supervision
Committed to trauma-informed, rights-based practice
Apply now to be part of a passionate team making real change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Commercial Income
Are you an experienced senior leader with a strong background in commercial strategy, retail operations, and income generation? Are you ready to drive innovation and growth for a leading UK hospice charity? Prospect Hospice is seeking a visionary Head of Commercial Income to help deliver our ambitious plans and ensure financial sustainability for generations to come.
With a new five-year strategy underway, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing in our income generation team to ensure we meet our ambitious growth targets.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, with flexibility as required).
What is the role?
This is a strategic leadership role where you’ll oversee our commercial income portfolio, including 18 retail shops, our warehouse and logistics operations, and emerging income streams. You’ll lead a dynamic team and create innovative business strategies to grow our commercial income from £6 million to £9 million over the next five years.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and grow our commercial operations (retail, warehouse, logistics, and new income streams)
- Develop and implement high-impact business plans to increase revenue and profitability
- Expand retail operations and enhance both in-store and online sales performance
- Identify and develop new commercial opportunities to diversify income
- Monitor performance, manage budgets, and ensure targets are met or exceeded
- Inspire, mentor and develop a high-performing, values-driven team
- Collaborate with senior leaders to contribute to organisational strategy and innovation
This is a fantastic opportunity to combine commercial leadership with meaningful impact – helping fund exceptional end-of-life care for people in Swindon, Marlborough, and northeast Wiltshire.
At Prospect Hospice, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. Our team culture is supportive, inclusive, and focused on continuous learning and innovation. You’ll be joining a charity that values diversity of thought and perspective, fosters a culture of respect, and encourages collaboration across all levels.
About you:
We’re looking for a commercially savvy, inspiring leader who can demonstrate:
- Extensive experience in a senior commercial leadership role, driving growth and profitability across multiple income streams
- Proven ability to develop and deliver effective commercial income strategies, business plans, and budgets to grow income and impact
- Exceptional leadership skills – ability to inspire, and build and develop a high-performing team
- Proven track record of delivering income against specific targets
- Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to influence and negotiate
- Experience in expanding retail operations, driving growth and profit across both online and offline sales
- Experience in leading processes to develop new commercial income streams
Due to the nature of this role, a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is also required.
Please see the job description for full details.
We offer a great range of benefits, including:
- 27 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
- Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance
- Discounts with local retailers, gyms, and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Family-friendly policies and practice
- Supportive induction, and training and development
- A values led, inclusive working environment
- Free parking on-site
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role and why you’d like to work with us.
Equality & Diversity
Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business, and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, part time considered
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring they pay their employees fairly, they offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.
Closing date: Tuesday 13 May 2025
Interviews will be held week commencing 26 May 2025
No agencies please
Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.
As part of our bold ambition to transform kidney health, we’ve made a commitment to significantly increase our investment to facilitate and drive the translation of research and accelerate the development of tangible innovations (diagnostics, drugs, better treatments and therapies).
We’re seeking an individual with strong analytical skills and experience of translational research or technology assessment within a pharmaceutical company or clinical setting to join the growing translation, innovation and enterprise team.
This post plays a critical role in evaluating and prioritising scientific and technology research projects for their potential to advance into clinical applications.
It promises to be varied and fast-paced, working across a broad range of opportunities, including therapeutics, devices and technologies, and interacting with innovators to ensure that promising innovations can effectively transition into the marketplace.
If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
About Kidney Research UK:
Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.
At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.
Over the last ten years we have invested more than £71 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.
Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.
Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.
You may also have some experience in the following: Director of Translational Research, Director of Innovation and Scientific Strategy, Head of Translational Science, Director of Research Translation and Impact, Director of Scientific Evaluation and Innovation, Translational Research and Innovation Director, Director of Biomedical Innovation, Director of Health Technology Evaluation, Director of Scientific Programmes – Translation & Innovation, Head of Translational Strategy and Partnerships, Director of Clinical Translation and Technology, Translational Science and Innovation Lead, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.
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What will you be doing?
We are looking to recruit a committed individual to support the delivery and development of our criminal justice practice work, with a focus on women’s justice. This is an exciting opportunity where the successful applicant will be actively contributing to the design and delivery of our expanding women in justice area of focus within the Centre.
The role will primarily support our work to expand and enhance community justice for women. This means working in partnership with statutory partners such as police, probation, the judiciary and court staff, as well as 3rd sector organisations including women’s centres to support evidence-led practice.
The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting our women’s problem-solving court network. This will involve (i) identifying and convening practitioners and others who are interested in women’s problem-solving approaches; (ii) facilitating and delivering training and practice sharing workshops; and (iii) developing briefings and toolkits that support the spread of good practice.
Problem-solving courts are specialist courts that focus on addressing the underlying issues and problems that drive offending behaviour. They specialise in a specific set of issues or around a specific target group, such as women with multiple unmet needs. They operate with multi-agency teams to provide tailored interventions and supervision, combining this with judicial monitoring, where individuals regularly appear before the same judge to review their progress.
The Practice Officer will also support us to expand our reach in Out Of Court Resolutions (OOCRs) and pre-court diversion, working directly with police and other agencies to develop or improve their gender-responsive diversion schemes.
The role will also include:
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Supporting the delivery of our practice support in areas such as early intervention and diversion, and specialist problem-solving approaches for women;
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Identifying and supporting areas for practice development;
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Developing practical tools to support practitioners;
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Presenting at external events;
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Contributing to the design and facilitation of practice sharing events and workshops;
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Engaging with practitioners, stakeholders and service users to shape delivery and represent the Centre;
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Working with the Centre’s teams to ensure practice work feeds into our research, policy and communication activities.
Skills, Experience and Knowledge
The role requires the following skills, knowledge and experience:
Experience
The Practice Officer will have experience of:
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Frontline work with women in the justice system OR experience of managing projects and working with others to change frontline practice (essential);
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Working with clients / service users, and the practitioners who work with them, in a safe, legal and supportive manner (essential);
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Delivering training / facilitating workshops (essential);
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Influencing and supporting internal and external partners to deliver on shared plans (desirable);
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Involving clients / service users in the design of projects (desirable).
Skills and abilities
The Practice Officer needs to be able to:
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Deliver training and presentations and facilitate workshops for a range of audiences;
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Manage projects;
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Deploy strong written and verbal communication skills;
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Balance multiple priorities and manage their own workload;
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Have good organisational and team work skills;
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Work at pace and to deadline;
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Show energy and enthusiasm;
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Communicate and engage a variety of audiences and stakeholders confidently and constructively;
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Have the ability to work with vulnerable people and sensitive information in a safe, legal and supportive manner;
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Have a creative approach to solving problems and identifying practical solutions.
Knowledge
The Practice Officer needs knowledge and understanding of:
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The challenges and opportunities available to practitioners working within a criminal justice environment;
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The complex issues impacting women in the justice system such as trauma, substance use, domestic abuse, neglect and mental health issues;
Prior knowledge and experience of criminal problem-solving courts is not essential, but the Practice Officer will be required to develop a strong technical understanding of the model once in post.
Requirements
The post holder needs to have:
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Eligibility to work in the UK legally.
Whilst we do not require the post holder to be office based, you must be willing and able to travel regularly within the UK.
Interviews will be held on Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th May 2025 at our offices in Kennington, SE11 5DP.