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Greenhouse Sports is pleased to be exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in their search for a Management Accountant to join their close-knit, dynamic team on a permanent basis, in this newly created role following an exciting period of change. Their mission is to deliver intensive sports coaching and mentoring to help develop young people from disadvantaged communities.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Management Accountant will play a key role in supporting the Finance Team by preparing monthly management accounts with variance analysis, budget holder reports, and statutory accounts. They will also contribute to finance projects, including the development of new budget holder reporting and process improvements.

The organisation:

Greenhouse Sports is an organisation dedicated to providing sports coaching and mentoring to young people impacted by poverty. Since its foundation in 2002, Greenhouse Sports has continually expanded its reach, fuelled by the support of donors and partners who believe in the value of creating opportunities for young people to succeed. Their approach combines sports coaching with mentoring, giving young people the life skills they need to lead happy and healthy lives and act as a positive social influence both at school and beyond.

As Greenhouse continues to grow, it remains committed to its mission of providing opportunities for young people who might otherwise be left behind. By addressing both the physical and mental aspects of youth development, the organization helps young people unlock their potential and prepares them for a better future.

The key duties of the Management Accountant will be as follows:

• Complete the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Play a key role in the production of the statutory accounts including notes and reconciliations.
• Own the preparation of the newly created budget holder reports ensuring that reporting is complete and accurate.
• Monitor actual spending vs budget by providing a variance analysis for monthly budget holder reports.
• Extract relevant data from Xledger and prepare reporting for internal stakeholders.
• Work with a continuous improvement mindset to identify efficiencies in existing processes.
• Support other members of the finance team when required to complete tasks.

The successful candidate will have:

• A recognised professional qualification or be part qualified with relevant experience.
• Demonstrable experience of having worked in a management accounts capacity.
• Ideally, working knowledge of Charity SORP, but candidates without this are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The ability to communicate effectively with all financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• An enthusiastic and confident personality, with a key eye for detail.

Please note that for candidates with the right experience, Greenhouse Sports are open to considering applicants who want to explore this role on a part-time basis.

The closing date for applications is on Sunday 13^th April, with first stage interviews due to take place the week commencing 21^st April. Applications will be under continuous review before the closing date, so please submit your CV ASAP to make sure you don’t miss out.

Corporate Partnerships Lead

Do you want the opportunity to work on the fundraising campaigns for two world-leading new hospitals? The Corporate Partnerships Lead plays a pivotal role in the fundraising campaigns supporting the building of the brand-new Cambridge Children’s Hospital and Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.

If you feel you have the skills and experience for this varied and extremely rewarding role, then apply today!

Position: Corporate Partnerships Lead

Location: Cambridge / Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)

Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (4 days per week will be considered)

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 20th April 2025, however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once enough applications have been received, or a successful candidate is found.

About the Role

We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Lead joins an energised and committed community team with significant ambitions for developing and sustaining relationships with new and existing supporters, through fundraising and corporate partnerships. This role is key to the success of the strategic growth plan for our future.

Reporting to the Corporate Partnerships Manger and work closely with the Community and Philanthropy Teams. The Corporate Partnership Lead will play a key role in growing the corporate partnerships portfolio. This is a dual-focus position involving both new business prospecting to secure new corporate partnerships, as well as managing and nurturing existing high value accounts to drive long-term, impactful relationships. The role requires a blend of strong sales skills, strategic thinking, and relationship management expertise, with a focus on delivering value to both the charity and its corporate partners.

With the Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will create and deploy a corporate strategy and stewardship programme for all corporate supporters. What’s more, with our new five-year strategy we are soon to launch major public fundraising campaigns for a new cancer hospital and a new children’s hospital, our fundraising is set to reach an incredible level. 

About You

To be successful in this role you will be proactive in engaging and supporting our corporate partners whilst working closely with the fundraising team. The role of a corporate partnership lead is varied and extremely rewarding. Supporting companies who want to make a difference sits at the heart of the Fundraising Strategy

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in corporate partnerships or business development, with a track record of securing and managing six-figure partnerships.
• Strong account management experience, with the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to understand and align corporate goals with charitable objectives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior business leaders.
• Highly organised with strong project management skills, able to juggle multiple priorities and deliver results on time.
• A passion for building partnerships and a commitment to the mission of the organisation.

Desirable Skills:

• Previous experience working within the charity sector.
• Understanding of the local business community in Cambridge or the wider East Anglia region.
• Experience in using CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Donorfy) and managing donor data.
• You will be asked to send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for the role.

In return

This is an amazing place to work! Recently voted one of the top 100 hospitals in the world and a leader in the field of healthcare innovation, recognised across the world as a pre-eminent teaching hospital.

You will receive a fantastic benefits package including:

• Pension Scheme
• Group Life Assurance @ 4 x Salary

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Annual Eye Tests + £65 (towards Computer Use Glasses)
• Leisure Centre on site
• NHS Discount Schemes
• Health Cash Plan - Medicash
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• 25 days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays – Annual Leave increases by one day each year after 2 years of service up to 29 days

• Your Birthday off
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme

We strongly encourage candidates of different backgrounds and identities to apply.  Each new team member is an opportunity for the organisation to bring in a different perspective and further diversify the charity.

Other roles you may have experience with could include Corporate, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Partnerships, Partnerships Executive, Partnerships Officer, Corporate Partnerships Officer, Business Development, Business Development Officer, Business Development Executive etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join SSAFA’s ambitious and dynamic Corporate Partnerships team. We are looking for an experienced and highly proactive Corporate Partnerships Manager to manage and grow our portfolio of strategic partnerships.

About the role

We are looking for someone to lead on the successful delivery of corporate partnerships. It will be your responsibility to deliver the account management elements, ensuring all commitments are delivered whilst identifying opportunities to increase the value of long-standing relationships.

Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, you will plan and execute an annual programme of content, reporting, volunteering, fundraising activities, and events to ensure the objectives of the partnership are achieved.

You will work proactively on new business approaches and delivering powerful impactful presentations on the benefits of supporting SSAFA with the aim of securing long term support.

You will attend networking and engagement events or partner events and undertake presentations around what SSAFA do and how partnerships can be formed and developed.

About you

We are seeking an experienced senior officer or manager who brings significant account management experience and is target driven, a self-starter and has a record of growing long-term partnerships as well as being successful in bringing on new relationships. If you have excellent communication and relationship building skills along with the initiative to maximise every opportunity within a partnership, then we would love to hear from you.

We are keen to find the right person for the role, and therefore happy to discuss flexible working patterns such as compressed hours or early/late start times. You will need regularly represent the charity at events and visit the offices of corporate partners so flexibility and the willingness to travel is essential.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. SSAFA, is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need; last year our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people in need, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person and their family – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

Closing date: Midnight 14 April 2025

Interviews: TBC

Position: Community Fundraiser Northern Ireland
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Home - based, Northern Ireland
Salary: Starting from £26,384 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 1*, Charity
*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £26,384 per annum, increasing to £28,033 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £29,682 after a further 6 months.

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. 

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

Are you passionate about making a difference in local communities? Do you enjoy building relationships, inspiring supporters, and delivering successful fundraising initiatives?

If so, we’d love you to join our team as a Community Fundraiser in Northern Ireland (NI).  In this role, you will play a vital part in developing and supporting fundraising activities, working closely with supporters, volunteers, local trust and local businesses to maximise income through active community engagement.

You will be responsible for identifying new opportunities, supporting individuals, businesses and groups to reach their fundraising goals, and ensuring they receive excellent stewardship throughout. Collaborating with internal teams, you will contribute to regional fundraising strategies and innovative fundraising to grow support within your region to meet ambitious income targets.

We are looking for a confident and proactive person with experience in fundraising or sales, who enjoys working with people and is skilled at building strong, lasting relationships. You will have experience in fundraising or a similar income-generating role, along with the ability to identify opportunities, engage with supporters, and manage multiple fundraising pipelines effectively.

A passion for community fundraising and a drive to achieve ambitious targets will be key to your success. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious team, with the flexibility to develop your role and make a meaningful impact. If you are ready to take on your next challenge and help drive community fundraising forward, we would love to hear from you.

Please note a Driving Licence and access to a car (or equivalent) is essential for this role.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Friday 18 April 2025

Interested?

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Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

We are looking for an experienced Trust Fundraiser with a background in securing income from charitable trusts and foundations to join our team to help Groundswell continue to create positive change in the lives of people, services and systems on their mission to tackle homeless health inequalities. Recently kicking off our new ‘Creating Positive Change’ strategy, coproduced by over 130 staff, volunteers, clients and partners, we have ambitious plans and a compelling model which in its simplest form promotes healthier lives and a better future for anyone who has experienced homelessness.  

The successful post holder will have experience in leading the development of well-written, compelling proposals and reports to charitable trusts and corporate foundations; demonstrating key relationship management skills to ensure all our funders feel part of Groundswell’s mission. You will be a flexible worker with strong organisational, research and written communication skills. You will pride yourself in collaborative working to ensure the most successful chance of securing income, whilst being a self-starter who can manage their own workload effectively.

Location: Hybrid – your time will be split between our office/venue on Bristol Harbourside, and your home or wherever you like to work, however we would like the successful candidate to be able to commit to at least two days a week in our Bristol office.

We’re happy to support a flexible working pattern across three, four or five days a week. You just need to be able to attend key meetings, have some crossover with the rest of the Development team and deliver the responsibilities of the role.

Department: Development 

Report to: Gifts and Partnerships Manager 

Responsible for: N/A 

Salary: £40,000 per annum pro rata (£24,000 - £28,000 per annum dependent on whether contract is 0.6 or 0.7 FTE, see working hours below).   

Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract 

Working hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours a week (0.6 FTE) OR 26.25 hours a week (0.7 FTE), flexible over 3, 4 or 5 days. This may include attending events outside of normal working hours.

About the role 

We The Curious is about to enter an exciting new phase in its mission to connect and empower everyone through shared creative science learning experiences. It is nearly a year since we reopened and as we enter our 25th Anniversary Year there is lots to celebrate and talk about with our new multi-year strategy, Plan 2030 which encompasses numerous major projects for which we must develop and cultivate support. 

The Development Team is responsible for fundraising across the whole organisation and the stewardship and development of our donors and supporters. The other members of the team are the Development Manager, the Gifts and Partnerships Manager and Development Account Manager. We are looking for a Trusts and Foundations Manager who is collaborative, organised and an excellent communicator to join the team to help us maximise and unlock some very exciting fundraising opportunities. 

As Trusts and Foundations Manager you will use your skills in research and persuasion to identify grants funding opportunities, establish new relationships and write and submit proposals to trusts, foundations, Lottery funders, the local authority, universities and research councils. Working closely with the rest of the team and project managers from other departments you will raise between six and seven figure sums for our programme of creative science learning and inclusion projects.

What will you do in this role? 

Role specific responsibilities 

_Identify new grants funding sources, including trusts and foundations, research councils and statutory/government funders.

_Prepare and submit high quality funding proposals, expressions of interest and budgets in accordance with strict deadlines and application criteria, to a diverse range of funders, for up to seven-figure sums.

_Work closely with internal departmental teams to develop We The Curious projects so that they are ready for fundraising and write detailed and compelling cases for support that include timelines, budgets and evaluation and reporting plans.

_Support the funding applications of other partner organisations by collaboratively drafting budgets, attending project development meetings and writing letters of support.

_Support the Development Account Manager to cultivate potential funders, including attending on-site visits and events, phone calls and delivering presentations to secure support.

_Support the Development Account Manager to manage a portfolio of funders including overseas relationships, fulfilling reporting and public recognition requirements, thank you letters, regular communications and other correspondence.

_Liaise with the finance team to record new income and report on expenditure in accordance with funder deadlines.   

_Support the Gifts and Partnerships Manager and Development Manager in identifying new strategic opportunities and exploring new types of income stream. This may include presenting to the leadership team. Contribute to the delivery of the fundraising strategy, including proposing financial targets for grants, lottery and research income.

_Work closely with the Open City Research (OCR) Manager to identify and pursue new funding opportunities for our ambitious OCR programme and work with the finance team to establish a new funding model for this activity. Support the Gifts and Partnerships Manager and Sustainability and Science Director in cultivating high-value stakeholders in STEM and research sectors.

_Assist in the implementation of the Development Team’s migration onto a new CRM database working closely with the Development Account Manager to customise the database for the Development team’s needs. 

_Work with the finance team to understand our financial position and as requested by the Finance Director, contributing to key organisational financial documentation, such as the annual business plan. 

_Manage Fundraising Volunteers supporting the administrative workload of the team and attend Volunteer Key Contacts meetings.

_Attend and occasionally present at We The Curious staff meetings, exhibition launches, project meetings, project development presentations and meetings as required.

General ​responsibilities 

_Develop and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of We The Curious’ planned activities for communities and schools to present our work persuasively to funders and partners.

_Embody and demonstrate our values; Collaborative, Creative, Inquisitive, Playful, Progressive.

_Responsible for carefully following safeguarding policies and procedures and raising any concerns to manager/Designated Safeguarding Officer.

_General responsibility for departmental compliance with GDPR.

_Occasional out of hours work and travel to events. 

What we’re looking for from you 

_You’ll have at least three years of fundraising experience, with success at delivering against financial targets and strict deadlines. You’ll have the ability to network, build and manage funding relationships with a wide range of funders and other stakeholders.

_You’ll be confident explaining and pitching ideas to internal and external stakeholders.

_You’ll have experience of working very closely with project delivery teams to develop projects, ensure they know what they need to deliver for funders and monitor their expenditure.

_You’ll have excellent budget management skills, the ability to work independently and effectively and will be confident reporting on six or seven figure budgets.

_You will have good understanding of the financial and regulatory environment charities operate within.

_You’ll have some technical knowledge and experience at using and developing fundraising databases.

_You’ll have experience and confidence in managing multiple projects simultaneously.

_You’ll have the ability to understand We The Curious’ broad-ranging project content and tailor it to appropriate style and content for target funders.

_You’ll have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

_You’ll ideally have an understanding or experience of working in education, culture and/or science charities. 

Application process 

Deadline for applications: Friday 25th April at midnight. 

Interview date and location: Wednesday 14th May 2025 at We The Curious. 

Start date: Approximately 9th June 2024. 

Application process:

If you would like to apply, please complete the application form. It contains questions designed to assess your interest in and suitability for the role.

Please don't send in CVs or cover letters as we don't review them.

We appreciate interviews can be stressful, so we try to make them more of a conversation and a chance for you to tell us about how your skills and interests make you the right person for the role.

If you are invited for an interview, we'll send you the questions that you'll be asked beforehand so that you have time to prepare.

If you have any particular needs or requirements, please do let us know so that we can make the required adjustments.

Support during the process 

We The Curious is a Disability Confident Employer and we welcome applications from candidates who self-assess themselves as having a disability. We will guarantee an interview to applicants who advise that they have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy. To help you, under the Equality Act 2010 a person is defined as having a disability if a) they have a physical or mental impairment, and b) the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. 

We want to work with you to ensure the recruitment process is accessible for you. 

If you are disabled, neurodivergent, or if you have a long-term health condition, we’ll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes for you. 

You’ll have the opportunity to let us know about any adjustments you may need throughout the application and selection process. We’ll continue this conversation if you join us as a staff member, and we’ll work with you to make sure you have the adjustments you need to succeed in your role. 

Examples of adjustments could include: 
_providing alternative formats at every stage 
_options to apply  
_extra time for tasks 
_providing some extra information about what to expect 
_office orientation before an in-person interview. 

Including everyone  

We value the positive impact greater representation will have on our organisation, programmes and culture. It’s our goal to become an inclusive place to work and for our teams to better reflect our city and the people who visit us.  

We welcome applications from people of all lived experiences and particularly those that are not well represented* in the science centre sector.  

*By not well represented we mean people with lived experience including but not limited to:​ 
_African and African-Caribbean heritage​ 
_South Asian and East Asian heritage ​ 
_Global Majority
_Disabled​ 
_Neurodivergent ​ 
_Visually Impaired ​ 
_Deaf community 
_LGBTQIA+ and/or non-binary   ​ 
_Working class background​ 
_Didn’t go to university or first in your immediate family to attend University 

Working with us 

We value the people that work with us. Our staff have access to the following: 

Wellbeing & support 

_Flexible working 

_Hybrid working (if suitable and stated for role) 

_Cycle to work scheme 

_Free yearly flu jabs and eye tests 

_Paid sick leave for physical and mental health 

_Mental Health First Aiders 

_Confidential advice & counselling through the Employee Support Programme 

Leave 

_25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays (all pro-rata). 

_A day of extra holiday for every 5 years’ service. 

_An amount of paid leave for emergency dependent care, domestic emergency leave and compassionate leave. 

New Parent Policy 

We are proud to be a family friendly organisation, which is why we work to develop our people practices in line with that value. We have recently introduced a non-gendered approach to Maternity and Paternity, re-branded as our “New Parent Policy”. There are eligibility criteria and terms and conditions, but the key take away is that anyone who is due to become a new parent, regardless of their gender, can take one year off work, and we’ll pay your full salary for the first five months. 

Facilities & discounts 

_Free tickets to the venue for you and up to four guests, plus 12 additional entry tickets per calendar year to give away. 

_15% off in the We ​The Curious café 

_20% off in our shop 

_Range of discounts with local businesses and free entry to other local attractions. 

_Social events 

_Secure cycle storage 

Pension 

_We offer a pension scheme with 5% company contributions. 

​Death in service benefit 

_Four times your annual salary. 

About BeyondAutism
We are experts in delivering autism education services from pre-school to 25. BeyondAutism is a nonprofit organisation, driving change in the world of autism education to ensure autistic children and young adults access an education which empowers a life full of choice, independence and opportunity. We do this by creating positive educational experiences, training for the professional team around a child, and information, resources and support for families and carers. Our services: We deliver rapid and sustained outcomes in our Early Years’ service by working with parents and children together. Empowering parents to feel resilient and confident in meeting the needs of their child leads to aspirational, informed choices creating a positive and successful step into primary education. Our schools and Post-19 service have a specialist curriculum that ensures sustained success beyond the age of 25, setting children and young adults up with the skills and independence to lead a life of their choosing. By teaching them the academic and life skills they need and through the promotion of a happy, caring environment, we nurture the confidence, independence and self-belief to enable them to make the most of the next stage of their life or education. We also work more widely, activating networks and building local capacity with our solution focused Outreach team. Our unique BeyondAutism Fast Responder® service works at the point of crisis to change the national picture and reduce school placement breakdown.

Our values

At BeyondAutism we are: Dedicated to delivering excellence Developing expertise, outstanding services and positive engagement, always seeking to go above and beyond expectations. Committed to Behaviour Analysis, underpinned by the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis and Verbal Behaviour Contributing to research and ensuring our staff continually develop and share best practice that ensure aspirational outcomes are achieved for autistic individuals. Respectful Embracing diversity, showing integrity, acting with compassion and always treating people with dignity. Proud to challenge Listening, changing thinking, shifting attitudes and educating.

Job overview

The Digital and Content Manager is responsible for the development and execution of BeyondAutism’s digital strategy, ensuring all online content and campaigns support the organisation’s strategic goals. The role owns and manages all digital platforms, including the website, email marketing, paid advertising, and social media (Bluesky, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook), ensuring content is engaging, optimised, and aligned with BeyondAutism’s brand identity. This role works closely with the Outreach and Revenue Marketing Manager (ORMM) to ensure digital content and campaigns are effectively aligned with lead generation, outreach, and revenue-driving activities. Together, they will develop, execute, and optimise digital strategies that drive MQL to SQL conversion, audience engagement, and brand awareness.

What we can offer you

You can find a very rewarding career with BeyondAutism. As well as being part of a team delivering lifechanging services, we offer multiple and generous benefits to employees.

Pension scheme *

We offer a competitive pension scheme via salary exchange of 3, 4 or 5% and match your contribution.

Hybrid and flexible working

Charity staff have the option of hybrid and flexible working. To be agreed with HR and the department head.

Season ticket loan *

We can loan you the cost of your season ticket, repaid through monthly salary deductions for the period of the season ticket or less. Maximum period 12 months. Maximum loan £5000.

Bicycle loan *

We can loan you the cost of purchasing a bike for the purpose of cycling to work. Up to a maximum value of £1000, repayable over a period of 12 months or less.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Further education opportunities including Masters, RBTs, diplomas and certificates; and opportunities for membership for relevant professional bodies.

Professional Membership fees

Reimbursement of the cost of annual professional membership fee where continued membership registration is a requirement of your role.

Onsite counsellor

One counsellor working across our sites offering confidential 1:1 counselling sessions.

Perkbox

Access to an online perk scheme which gives you your pick of over 200 great discounts and freebies such as a free monthly hot drink from Cafe Nero, discounts on high street shopping and great price cinema tickets.

Employee Assistance Programme

Free access to a 24/7 confidential counselling support, including opportunity for face-to-face support.

Employee Referral Programme

Generous £400 thank you payment when you refer somebody into one of our open vacancies.

Eye care vouchers

Vouchers to cover the cost of an annual eye examination and single-vision spectacles, if needed.

Benefits marked with (*) are contractual benefits open to staff who have been in post for three months or more.

About the role

Channel ownership and development

• Develop and execute a digital and content strategy that aligns with BeyondAutism’s overall marketing objectives.
• Actively manage and grow the website, social channels (Bluesky, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook), and email database, ensuring all content and contact lists are up to date.
• Own the technical maintenance and development of BeyondAutism websites (WordPress), working with external developers when required.
• Ensure all digital activity is integrated and aligned, supporting schools, outreach, fundraising, and admissions.
• Stay up to date with platform algorithms, trends, and best practices to maximise engagement on both paid and organic content.

Website and SEO management

• Manage the BeyondAutism websites, ensuring they remain compliant, up to date, user-friendly, and optimised for conversions.
• Apply SEO best practices (both technical and onsite SEO) to improve website visibility and search rankings.
• Develop and update landing pages to support marketing campaigns and lead generation.
• Liaise with external agencies as needed to enhance website functionality.

Social media and digital engagement

• Develop and implement a content plan for Bluesky, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Ensure consistency in tone of voice, brand messaging, and content quality across all digital platforms.
• Actively monitor, engage with, and grow BeyondAutism’s online community. Track and analyse engagement metrics to refine social media strategy.

Email marketing and CRM integration

• Plan, create, and send email marketing campaigns via Mailchimp and Raiser’s Edge.
• Develop segmented audience lists to deliver personalised, high-impact content.
• Set up automated email sequences to nurture leads and encourage engagement.
• Track and optimise email performance (open rates, CTR, conversion rates).
• Ensure email and digital activities integrate with Raiser’s Edge for CRM tracking and reporting.

Paid advertising and Google Ad Grants

• Manage Google Ad Grants, ensuring compliance and maximisation of the allocated budget.
• Set up, manage, and optimise PPC campaigns across Google Ads and social media platforms.
• Continuously track performance and adjust campaigns to improve cost-per-click (CPC) and ROI.

Reporting and analytics

• Establish KPIs for each digital channel in agreement with the Head of Marketing & Communications.
• Monitor website, email, social media, and PPC analytics, converting findings into actionable insights.
• Provide monthly performance reports, assessing the return on investment (ROI) for campaigns.

Marketing and outreach campaigns

• In consultation with ORMM, lead on digital marketing campaigns to drive leads, registrations, and awareness.
• Implement digital aspects of the lead generation strategy, including Lunch & Learn webinars.
• Consider the customer journey and experience in all digital marketing activity.
• Support fundraising and outreach teams in promoting campaigns through digital channels.
• Ensure that all digital marketing campaigns align with BeyondAutism’s wider strategic objectives.

Team and stakeholder collaboration

• Work across the organisation to ensure all digital and content needs are met and incorporated into the overall strategy.
• Act as a subject matter expert for digital marketing tools and software, upskilling the wider team.
• Work closely with external agencies, designers, and developers as needed.
• Line manage the Marketing & Communications Officer, ensuring alignment with digital priorities.

General responsibilities

• Adhere to BeyondAutism’s Safeguarding Policies.
• Work within the organisational Diversity Policy to promote equality of opportunity for all learners and staff, both current and prospective.
• Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with learners, parents and colleagues.
• Adhere to policies as set out in the staff handbook.
• Comply with the Data Protection Act/GDPR.
• Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose required from time to time.

What you will bring to the role

We are looking for passionate and dedicated professionals who want to make a truly positive impact on autistic peoples' lives. Working as part of the Marketing and Communications team you will be a crucial part in ensuring key stakeholders are kept up-to-date with the work of BeyondAutism.

Experience

Essential:

• Degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• At least three years’ experience in a digital marketing or content management role.
• Strong experience managing websites (WordPress) and social media platforms.
• Proven track record in developing and executing digital campaigns (organic and paid).
• Knowledge of SEO best practices, Google Analytics, and digital performance tracking.
• Experience using CRM and email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, HubSpot, or Raiser’s Edge).
• Ability to create engaging content, with excellent copywriting and proofreading skills.
• Strong graphic design skills using Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or InDesign.
• Basic video editing skills for social media and web content.
• Experience working with third-party agencies to develop and refine digital strategies.

Desirable:

• Additional qualifications in SEO, Google Analytics, UX/UI, or Digital Strategy.
• Experience working in a charity or non-profit sector.
• Familiarity with fundraising or donor engagement campaigns.
• Experience running A/B testing to improve digital engagement.
• Experience with conversion rate optimisation (CRO) and user experience (UX) design.
• Experience in marketing automation and lead scoring systems.
• Advanced video editing skills using Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards for digital content.

Skills

Essential:

• Expertise in social media management, including content planning and platform-specific strategies.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to track and report on digital marketing performance.
• Ability to develop SEO-driven content strategies and optimise web pages for search rankings.
• High level of technical proficiency, able to troubleshoot website and digital tool issues.
• Understanding of social media algorithms and trends to maximise engagement

Desirable:

• Ability to analyse and interpret market trends and audience behaviour.
• Knowledge of Google Tag Manager and event tracking.
• Experience in agile project management methodologies.

Abilities

Essential:

• Strong problem-solving skills and innovative thinking.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and drive initiatives forward.
• Always seeking to improve and optimise processes.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to mentor and upskill colleagues on digital best practices.
• Comfortable presenting insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Experience working in multi-stakeholder environments.

Personal Qualities

Essential:

• l qualities An approachable, positive, can-do attitude. Passion and enthusiasm for marketing.
• Commitment to high standards of work.
• Energetic, flexible, adaptable, and able to relate well to different types of people.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work collaboratively across teams.

Desirable:

• A keen interest in emerging digital marketing trends and technologies.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to lead and inspire colleagues with innovative ideas.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £38,000.00-£39,890.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SW15 5LD

Are you a relationship builder with excellent communication skills? If so, GOD TV has an exciting opportunity for you!

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Church Engagement Co-ordinator to join our Partnerships team and play a key role in building bridges and creating partnerships that empower churches to actively participate in GOD TV's global outreach. You will be instrumental in connecting churches with the transformative power of Christian media.  

About GOD TV

GOD TV is a global Christian media organisation dedicated to sharing the Gospel and making a positive impact in the world. Our mission is to reach people with the message of hope and inspire them to transform their lives. As a Church Engagement Co-ordinator, you will have the opportunity to empower churches to play a vital role in sharing the Gospel worldwide.  

About the Role

As a Church Engagement Co-ordinator, you will serve as a key liaison, building bridges and creating partnerships that empower churches to actively participate in GOD TV's global outreach. Your key responsibilities will include:  

• Working internally and externally to design, build, and deliver a Church/Ministry offer.
• Cultivating and strengthening relationships with churches and their congregations.
• Developing a church relationship framework.
• Building a network of partner churches.
• Creating a communication plan to keep churches updated and engaged.
• Ensuring all fundraising is in line with our charitable aims, fundraising approach and missional pillars (Souls, Israel, Revival).

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

Why Join GOD TV?

This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a team that is making a real difference by sharing the Gospel, with a reach of over 500 million people worldwide. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, where your contributions are valued, and you can grow both personally and professionally.

• Position Type: Full-time – 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: £32,000
• Location: Home-based (UK) with regular travel  
• Interview Dates: 7th/8th May

Genuine Occupational Requirement: Due to the nature and strategic influence of this role, we believe that there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for this role to be fulfilled by a practicing and committed Christian believer. The profile and significant impact that we expect this role will achieve both within GOD TV (in terms of organisational ethos) and with external stakeholders, justifies and supports this GOR.

Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? 

Senior Digital Marketing Manager - £44,720 - £47,320 per annum pro rata to £36,259.46 - £38,367.57 (Salaries vary depending on experience)

Hours – Part-Time 30 hours per week - over 4 days, Monday - Friday

Department – Communication & Fundraising

Location – Hybrid - One day in the office at AGP, Littlemore, Oxford, plus additional days as required

What You’ll Be Doing:

Response are looking for an enthusiastic & creative individual to join our Communication & Fundraising team as Senior Digital Marketing Manager. The Senior Digital Marketing Manager will lead the development and implementation of Response’s social media strategies, overseeing both paid and organic content to raise awareness of the organisation’s work, connect with key stakeholders, and drive digital fundraising. As part of a small, dynamic team of five, including the Associate Director of Fundraising, Communications and Marketing, and two Communications and Digital Marketing Officers, and a PR consultant the postholder will play a central role in enhancing our digital presence, delivering results-focused campaigns, and supporting the broader communications and fundraising goals of Response. 

Overall job responsibility: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Some of the core duties include:

Lead the planning, implementation, and optimisation of paid and organic social media campaigns.

Work collaboratively to identify target audiences and create tailored, impactful content to engage potential donors, key stakeholders, including commissioners, potential new employees and those who may benefit from our services.

Oversee  the creation of compelling, high-quality content that demonstrates the impact of Response’s work, using lived experience stories, case studies, and data-driven insights.

Oversee the management of all social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and others, ensuring consistency with brand messaging.

Identify and develop opportunities to grow digital fundraising, leveraging paid social media campaigns, crowdfunding, and other tools.

The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day – Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. We provide excellent training on everything else, but we do ask that you have: 

Educated to degree-Level or CRM or equivalent experience.

Strong understanding of digital marketing strategies, tools, and trends, including paid social, SEO, and email marketing best practices.

Awareness of public relations principles and best practices in digital communications.

Experience managing social media platforms, including community management and performance optimisation.

Experience managing the design and production of marketing materials, with proficiency in tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to write persuasively for diverse audiences.

What We Offer:

33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)

Blue Light card and other discounted shopping

Employee Assistance Plan - with access to free counselling

Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation)

Enhanced family friendly leave

Flexible and agile working opportunities (role dependent)

Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave

£500 refer a friend bonus scheme

Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments

Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app - approved by NHS

Free flu jabs

Free DBS application.

If this Senior Digital Marketing Manager position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date – 23/04/2025. 

Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Following the return of our co-founder Becca Dean MBE as CEO, we're excited to be recruiting for several new roles as we move into the next chapter of our journey. Having recently celebrated our 12th birthday, we're more determined than ever to reach even more girls and young women, and we’re building a brilliant team to help us do just that. If you're passionate about empowering the next generation, we’d love to hear from you.

THE ROLE

The Girls’ Network aspires to reach more girls and increase the impact we have, so the importance of a strategic, effective and evidence-based monitoring and evaluation system is paramount. The Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL) Manager will ensure thoughtful, intelligent and consistent collection, collation and analysis of data which has the potential to publicly represent our girls’ needs and their aspirations.

Key roles and responsibilities

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

• Develop and employ monitoring systems to support high-quality programme implementation.
• Maintain and employ existing data-collection and evaluation systems to evaluate past and ongoing programmes.
• Calculate impact indicators and support data-driven organisational decision- making.
• Management of our CRM systems to support the Fundraising Team with monitoring of their application pipelines.
• Further the organisation’s current potential to meaningfully contribute to public discourse on the experience of teenage girls in the UK, on social mobility, and on the future of women’s leadership using available and newly created resources, data and insights.
• Develop the above evaluation and research into recommendations; working with the team and independently to inform and plan the creation and implementation of a monitoring system for our impact process, based on evaluation findings, industry research, and overall strategy and objectives.
• Work with the Communications Manager to develop / create the visual design and communication strategy for M&E systems so as to engage stakeholders and to empower our team and our girls.
• Internally and externally champion the use of our impact data to influence broader discourse and policy on the experience of teenage girls in the UK, social mobility, and the future of women’s leadership.
• Identify and understand different stakeholders' needs for monitoring and impact data.
• Manage external consultants and other stakeholders to support evaluations of particular projects as required.
• Understand M&E technology solutions, with a specific focus on gender equity and gender justice.

Learning and Research

• Working with Fundraising colleagues, regularly update the charity's Case for Support, reviewing the latest evidence and data on social mobility, the experience of teenage girls in the UK, and the future of women’s leadership, among wider gender issues.
• Design and deliver engaging whole-team training to enable new monitoring and impact collection processes to be carried out effectively at all levels.
• Working with the People and Culture Manager, promote and model a culture of learning and continuous development within the organisation, by employing and complementing existing systems.

Reporting

• Prepare and present status reports for grant-giving bodies (such as The Millby Foundation) according to the requirements of the grant.
• Prepare and present regular status reports for the CEO, and the board of trustees, as required.
• Contribute up-to-date data and insights to the annual report as well as to other grant and donor reporting.
• Work collaboratively with the Fundraising Team to identify upcoming reporting deadlines to funders.
• Creating clear overviews of the impact data collected in evaluation surveys, for the Fundraising and Programme teams to disseminate to funders and partner schools.
• Support the senior leadership, finance, and fundraising team, by calculating and reporting on social return on investment.

Database/CRM (Salesforce) management

• Manage user access and permissions in order to maintain data security and safeguard sensitive information.
• Create and maintain documentation to support both technical and non- technical data processes.
• Regularly evaluate and update Salesforce objects, automations, and other features as needed in response to business need, staying up-to-date on Salesforce functionality and recommending improvements to SLT.
• Staff support via developing and reviewing Salesforce training, establishing relationships, and managing Salesforce queries ad-hoc and in regular clinics.
• Maintain and develop Salesforce reports and dashboards to monitor data quality.

Other duties

As a small charity with limited resources, all staff are expected to be flexible with their work and as such you may be required to undertake other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time.

Essential skills, knowledge and attributes

• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to effectively employ, interpret and summarise qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources.
• Highly organised with excellent database management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, Powerpoint and Gsuite docs.
• Adaptable and flexible working style as well as experience of developing work plans that help you manage multiple and changing priorities, on time and within budget.
• Proactive in identifying and solving problems, curious and with great attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Passion for The Girls’ Network’s mission and an interest in issues related to mentoring and equality.
• Experience managing and using Salesforce or similar CRMs.

Desirable skills, knowledge and attributes

• Knowledge of data visualization software.
• Salesforce administrator certification or other relevant qualifications.
• Knowledge of Zapier or similar web-based automation tools.
• An understanding of Monitoring and Evaluation technology solutions.
• An interest in social equity and justice.
• Understanding of or experience of working from home.
• Experience of working in a small charity.

For more information, please download the candidate pack and apply via our website.

Sundial Centre for Education on Harmful Practices (“Sundial” previously called Oxford Against Cutting) delivers high quality education and training on harmful practices, such as female genital mutilation (FGM), ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and harmful body alterations. We offer safeguarding training for teams of professionals such as teachers, police and social workers. We also deliver lessons in schools, as well as workshops for community groups. We ensure people from FGM- and HBA- affected communities and young people are at the forefront of our work and all our workshops are delivered with facilitators from affected communities. 

We are looking for a Communications Manager to support our marketing, press and social media work.

Job Description

The charity would like to increase our digital footprint by 50% and in order to do this we need a highly motivated communications lead to boost our profile. You will create and deliver a marketing, press and social media strategy, to increase both the reach of our work and awareness of harmful practices. You will build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including journalists, influencers and ambassadors to raise our visibility in both English and international languages in UK press, manage all our platforms and create digital content. You will work with the team and trustees to achieve desired outputs within agreed timeframes and budgets, to operational standards. Your work will be co-designed and informed by survivors and communities. You will operate under the principles of Do No Harm. 

This role will be home-based and in Oxfordshire and will report to the CEO.

Person Specification

You will ideally be from a community affected by a harmful practice such as FGM/C or ‘honour’-based abuse and forced marriage. This does not necessarily mean you personally have been affected, but you have a deep understanding of the issues from living in your community.

Your knowledge of the topic:

You will need a strong understanding of violence against women and girls (VAWG), policy and legislation, ideally having experience working in the VAWG sector. 

High level of organisation:

Most of the time you will be working from your home office so you will need be highly self-motivated and organised to meet deadlines for campaigns around international days (e.g. International Women’s Day) for example.  You will be required to attend occasional meetings in Oxfordshire or elsewhere in the UK, for example at conferences where Sundial is represented, and some team meetings.

Strategic skills:

• Create and deliver Sundial’s marketing and social media strategy, ensuring a consistent message is shared with supporters

• Help grow social media networks and audiences

• Review analytics and prepare reports on progress

• Stay informed of upcoming trends and developments within the field of social media

Marketing skills:

• Creation of marketing materials

• Email and social media marketing

• Develop, implement and manage a wide range of young people’s participation and engagement campaigns ensuring successful delivery

Administration skills:

Administrative tasks, such as maintaining databases of press contacts, providing data about our communications for inclusion in bids for funding and reporting to donors.

Technical and digital skills:

• Create high quality, sensitive content to share online, such as videos and case studies, in order to raise awareness of harmful practices 

• Check and maintain accounts across social media platforms, posting updates where appropriate 

• Maintain a proactive approach to communications on social media accounts

• Skilled in using scheduling tools, Canva, Wordpress, film and photo editing

• Manage audio and video uploads and channels

• Contribute to the development of new online resources and projects

Relationships:

• Work with the Sundial team and participate in regular meetings as required

• Research and solicit potential ambassadors, influencers and celebrities

• Develop and manage relationships with ambassadors and influencers

• Manage the content of influencers, ensuring that their messaging is consistent with Sundial’s

• Keep the CEO informed of significant problems that might jeopardise the wellbeing of the organisation

• Promote the organisation’s commitment towards Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and ensure that this is embedded in your work.

Press:

• Prepare press releases

• Build relationships with journalists in both English and international languages UK press houses

• Coordinate interviews with Sundial team members

HOW to APPLY

·       Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your interest in the issues Sundial addresses and your relevant experience. Please also ensure your CV includes details of two referees. We will not contact your referees prior to interview.

·    We strongly encourage applications from people from communities affected by harmful practices.

·       Applicants called to interview will be invited to complete a written task. Interviews will take place on the 19th and 20th May.

·       The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.

We're looking for a creative mind and empathetic team manager to join our Mass Fundraising team in managing our cash and appeals function. This team delivers inspiring fundraising campaigns to attract new supporters and build relationships with our existing donors. You'll also be responsible for overseeing the delivery of one of the UK's most well-known fundraising appeals: the Great Daffodil Appeal. By overseeing some of our biggest organisational fundraising moments you will be pivotal in the generation of income and support for Marie Curie.

Marie Curie has ambitious plans to double the number of people we can provide direct care and support to over the next five years. As the Individual Giving Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing our cash giving strategy and leading key fundraising moments, including our annual Christmas appeal and the Great Daffodil Appeal.

Your efforts will help ensure that everyone affected by dying, death, and bereavement has the best possible experience, reflecting what's important to them. You will manage a team of 6 and oversee the delivery of over £3.5m net income annually, making a significant impact on our fundraising goals.

Main responsibilities:
- Establish a clear direction and plan to achieve net contribution growth for Marie Curie.
- Promote cross-organisational collaboration to embed our integrated appeals approach and oversee the full experience of the product audience.
- Manage and oversee the allocation and prioritisation of projects to deliver the product strategy.
- Manage 6 direct reports, setting clear objectives and providing development opportunities.
- Develop ways of working to ensure high performance and an excellent supporter experience.
- Develop appropriate systems and procedures to meet statutory and organisational requirements, allowing the Cash Team to run effectively.

Key Criteria:
- Solid understanding of direct marketing and fundraising principles, fundraising rules and regulations, and the external charity environment.
- Proven experience in building strategic plans, ensuring progression of objectives, and project delivery success.
- Previous people management experience with demonstrable ability to lead high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills with the ability to build good relationships at multiple levels.
- Practical knowledge of campaign management, managing marketing budgets, monitoring, and using data effectively to drive results.
- Passion and dedication to Marie Curie's cause to inspire others and foster commitment.
- Willingness to travel occasionally across the UK and visit our London office 1-2 times a month.

Please see the full job description .

Application & Interview Process

- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and Cover Letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications: April 21, 2025

Salary: £44,550 - 45,000 per annum depending on experience
Contract: Fixed-term (contract ends in August 2026), full-time (35 hours per week)
Based: Home-based with occasional travel to Embassy Gardens office in London or other locations.

Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

As an experienced Executive Assistant at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association, you will play a pivotal role in driving the efficiency and impact of our Executive Leadership Team. We are seeking an accomplished EA who thrives in high-level executive support, with a proven track record of delivering exceptional administrative, operational, and strategic assistance at the Director level.

In this role, you will provide seamless, proactive, and high-calibre support, ensuring our directors can focus on delivering the Association's mission and objectives. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, anticipating needs, managing competing priorities, and representing our Directors with professionalism and discretion.

This role requires exceptional organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills, alongside the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced and evolving environment. As part of our newly formed Executive Leadership Team, we need a highly capable, energetic, and strategic-thinking EA to help the MND Association reach our full potential to support the MND community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing Directors diaries, prioritising meetings, maintain action logs, track key deadlines, and support effective work planning. making effective decisions without director's input.

• Manage and respond to correspondence on behalf of the Directors, ensuring timely and appropriate communication.

• Co-ordinate and provide full administrative support for Board, Trustees and Committee meetings, including agenda preparation, taking minutes/action points as agreed, monitoring and following up on agreed actions prior to the next scheduled meeting.

• To lead on the collation, analysis, drafting and formatting of regular reports, dashboards and management information related to directorate and strategic performance.

• Ensuring that Heads of Department and other contributors are aware of, and meet, all deadlines.

• Manage supplier contracts, ensuring cost-effective procurement of services, processing of invoices.

• Working in unison with other Executive Assistants ensuring support across the team of Directors at times of holiday and any other absence.

• Ensuring that Directors are prepared and best able to represent the Association when attending external meetings and other events, managing all travel and other logistical arrangements.

About You:

• Proven experience in high-level administration, at Director and/or Board level.

• Significant experience supporting a senior executive as an Executive Assistant.

• Highly organised with strong self-management skills and the ability to work on own initiative to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines

• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and the ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Ability to adapt positively to change, highly resourceful, self-motivated, with strong emotional intelligence and a positive and proactive approach to work.

• Proven experience of working in a confidential environment and with confidential and sensitive information.

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office 2 days per week. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Proven previous experience as an Executive Assistant working proactively at Director/Board level.
• Demonstrate experience of proposing solutions on behalf of directors or senior managers making decisions on behalf of the director and thinking through decisions to conclusion.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to multitask with competing priorities and deadlines.

Important Information:

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.

If you are a proactive, highly skilled Executive Assistant looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you. Join us in supporting our Executive Leadership Team and helping the MND Association achieve its vital mission. Apply now and be part of a dynamic team making a difference for the MND community.

Salary: 

£ 13.72 per hour

£ 25,862.5 full time equivalent

Hours:

36.25

Location:

Cheshire based (WFH) + travel across Cheshire/Castle Community Centre

Accountable to:

HR Manager

Role summary

Age UK Cheshire works with older people to support them in living their best life…

· relieving loneliness, so that older people feel connected,

· combatting poverty, so that older people have enough to live on, and

· increasing independence, so that older people can live the lives they want to lead.

The Volunteer Coordinator’s primary focus will be to grow our volunteer programme and act as the first point of contact for all stakeholders for volunteering enquiries. You will be adept and motivated about working with and onboarding volunteers and at building relationships with other organisations, community groups, and networks to enhance the volunteer programme’s reach and impact.

This role will work collaboratively with colleagues in ensuring volunteers feel valued, supported and equipped to contribute meaningfully at every stage of their engagement with us. The role requires successful coordination of volunteer onboarding, training, databases, and supporting the leadership team by providing accurate and timely reports.

The post holder will be responsible for taking ownership of our volunteer programme, build on our existing strategies, ensure helpful resources, plan engaging training sessions and bring a people-focussed mindset to everything you do.

The role will also include administrative support to client facing services teams and finance (2 days a week, 1 day based at Castle Community Centre, Northwich). This includes managing receipt of postal donations, issuing thank you letters, issue of key information documents to service users, managing finance audit trail.

JOB DESCRIPTION

First point of contact

1. Serve as the first point of contact for volunteering enquiries across the organisation and build strong relationships with volunteers and other stakeholders.

2. Proactive ownership of recruitment, onboarding, training and support of volunteers.

3. Matching volunteers to opportunities that suit their skills.

4. Be the identified lead for the organisations volunteer programme, developing strong links with partner organisations, and keeping up to date on national volunteering best practice and legislation.

Service Delivery

5. Leading, planning and delivering recruitment drives alongside line managers across multiple platforms, including attendance at identified community events across Cheshire.

6. To build strong relationships and use a variety of communication methods to engage and retain volunteers, including updates to our Volunteer Central SharePoint site so that volunteers feel well supported, included and informed.

7. Ensuring best practice in volunteer management by upskilling and supporting line managers in volunteering priorities.

8. To strengthen the volunteer recognition process across the organisation.

9. Carry out pre-volunteering checks, including references and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where appropriate

10. Ensure there is appropriate support and training for volunteers through regular informal contact and more structured reviews.

11. Site visits across locations to support volunteers

Services support

12. Review volunteering processes and procedures and implement systems, providing appropriate support to other coordinators to ensure a consistent approach to volunteering across the organisation.

13. Updating and maintaining volunteer support and inclusion systems to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and regular updates.

Performance

14. Maintain accurate records of enquiries, referrals, and outcomes, ensuring data is comprehensive and can be used for monitoring, evaluation, and future service development.

15. To collaborate with line managers on developing our volunteer database to ensure all key information is recorded to provide accurate and timely reports.

16. Identify emerging issues and trends based on enquiries and report these to senior staff for further action or policy development.

17. To monitor and evaluate activities including volunteer surveys, conversion and leaver data and contribute to reports for evaluation and monitoring as required.

Administrative Duties

18. Support front line services, printing and posting information packs to clients and potential clients

19. Organise and scan donations and other client communications received in the post and to admin' email. 

20. Issue thank you letters to donors and respond to general enquires received by email to central email addresses.

21. Support the Governance Support Manager and Exec Assistant in ensuring head office based compliance for Fire and H&S. 

General responsibilities

22. Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to ensure enquiries are handled efficiently, and volunteers are directed to the appropriate services.

23. Adhere to Age UK Cheshire’s policies on confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding.

24. Undertake any other relevant duties as required by the Chief Financial Officer or senior staff.

General

25. Uphold the organisation’s core values and act as an ambassador for Age UK Cheshire, demonstrating respect, empathy, and professionalism in all interactions.

26. Take personal responsibility for health, safety, and wellbeing, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and health and safety regulations.

27. Promote diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where individual differences are valued and equality of opportunity is upheld.

28. Foster collaboration, communicate openly with colleagues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and organisational effectiveness.

29. Take responsibility for personal development, adhere to organisational policies and legal requirements, ensure safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection standards are met, and undertake any other duties as required to support the organisation’s goals.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Essential

 a. Experience in project management and successfully recruiting, engaging, and supporting volunteers.

 b. Ability to motivate, inspire and retain volunteers.

 c. Strong organisational skills and leadership skills.

 d. Excellent verbal, written and ITC communication skills, including telephone and email communication.

 e. Good understanding of issues facing older people, carers, and disadvantaged groups.

 f. Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.

 g. IT skills, including experience with databases and Microsoft Office applications.

 h. Knowledge of data protection, confidentiality, and safeguarding policies.

 i. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with external partners.

Desirable

 a. Experience of using a CRM or case management system (e.g. Charity Log).

 b. Knowledge of the voluntary sector and inter-agency working.

GENERAL:

 a. Have use of a car, full driving licence, and ability to travel across Cheshire in the course of the role.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HOURS:

The contracted hours for this role are 36.25 hours per week, typically worked Monday to Friday. However, both the specific working days and the daily hours within this timeframe can be discussed and agreed upon, based on operational needs

Out-of-office hours activities may be an aspect of this role.

CONTRACT:

All new staff are subject to a six-month probationary period. 4 weeks’ notice is required to terminate employment by either side i.e. the employee or Age UK Cheshire. During the probationary period, one week’s notice is required by either side.

HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT:

From the 1st January to 31st December the basic annual entitlement for full time employees is 25 days, plus an entitlement to Public Bank Holidays and a discretionary entitlement to 1 extra day awarded by the Trustees. Part time staff will have their entitlement pro-rated according to the number of hours they are contracted to work.

CRIMINAL DISCLOSURE:

The post holder will be subject to police checking by the Disclosure and Barring Service (was CRB) Enhanced Disclosure.

PENSION:

Age UK Cheshire has an automatic enrolment workplace pension scheme pension scheme in place for eligible employees.

HEALTH CARE:

Age UK Cheshire offers a Health Care Cash Plan and staff are entitled to receive healthcare benefits.

Age UK Cheshire is a Mindful Employer and positive actions will be taken to ensure that people will not be excluded from working for the organisation because of their age, race, ethnicity, faith, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, physical or mental health.

 Charity No 1091608.