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About the organisation
For nearly 50 years, nia has provided high quality, women-led services across North and East London. nia has three main aims: to provide services for women, children and young people who have experienced male violence, working to end men’s violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.
nia’s values, and our commitment to upholding them, set us apart. We put women first – always and without hesitation: we believe women, we are run by women, for women. We leave no woman behind: we challenge inequality and discrimination and believe that uniting women of all backgrounds is essential to ending the sex-based oppression of women.
East London Rape Crisis provides free, confidential specialist support for women and girls who have been raped or experienced any other form of sexual violence or abuse at any time in their lives, regardless of whether or not they have reported to the police. We offer confidential and independent support.  Services include advocacy, emotional and practical support, one-to-one counselling and group work.

About the post
We are seeking a dedicated feminist with experience in the women’s sector for a short-term role as a Pan-London Sexual Exploitation Caseworker, to cover the post until the current funding ends, expected to be until September 2025.
In the role of Pan-London Sexual Exploitation Caseworker you will hold a small caseload of women who have been subjected to sexual exploitation. You will support those whose choose to report through the criminal justice process. In addition, the role involves providing broader support to women to address the multiple impacts of sexual exploitation and barriers to exiting. In addition, you will co-deliver professionals training delivery to increase professionals understanding of prostitution as a form of violence against women. This post involves travel across London, and a hybrid model of home and office working.

About you
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and supportive feminist organisation. We’re looking for a highly organised and self-motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women and girls. You’ll have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s feminist approach to supporting women and girls. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minoritised women.

CV’s will not be accepted. 

Closing date: 10am 24th February 2025

Interview date: 4th March 2025

The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.

About Us

The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects, and their practical uses. It has a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes, schools, and other organisations.

​Our members have a unique depth and breadth of knowledge about the discipline. The Society’s role is to help unlock and harness the potential of that knowledge.

Our commitment to anyone who studies microbes is “whoever you are, wherever you are, we will amplify your voice”.

Read more about our mission and values on our website

About You

The Journals Marketing Officer will provide essential support in planning, implementing and, measuring the success of marketing activities to increase engagement with our publishing portfolio. Supporting the strategic aims of the Society and the goals of the Journals Marketing and Development Lead, the post-holder will gain experience in researching and executing integrated marketing campaigns to increase submissions from target groups and regions.

The Journals Marketing Officer will drive submissions of research across our six titles through promotional content across the Society’s popular channels and by developing targeted messaging for specific audience groups. An interest in developing Business to Customer (B2C) and Business to Business (B2B) communications will be crucial to maximise author submissions to our journals and to secure the retention of existing business from institutions. 

The post-holder will be a proactive self-starter, with the ability both to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues to gather insights and data to inform and implement targeted marketing campaigns. They will have an interest in monitoring engagement with marketing communications and a drive to continuously learn and improve, undertaking analysis and research and contributing ideas to increase engagement with messaging amongst target audiences.​

Please note that the organisation operates a hybrid working policy. Attendance at our London-based office is expected twice a week (minimum). The role will occasionally require some travel to relevant conferences or events, usually within the UK or Europe. ​​

For more information about the Society, please visit our website.​

Our generous benefits package includes;​​​​​

• Flexible working hours
• Highly competitive salaries with an annual cost of living increase
• 23 days holiday + eight bank holidays and three additional days over the Christmas break
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Life insurance including free (health and well-being) employee support services
• Enhanced maternity pay to include 26 weeks of fully paid maternity leave and 13 weeks of statutory maternity pay
• Enhanced Adoption pay to include 26 weeks of fully paid adoption leave and 13 weeks of statutory adoption pay
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• £50 contribution towards eye care

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To Apply 

​Please attach your CV and Cover Letter 

​Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

​Closing date: 21st February 2025

​It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter. This is because the Microbiology Society is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We value, promote, and seek diversity.

The Society also takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused, or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted therefore, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

“We are interested in every candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”

Location: Home based with travel

Department/team: Community Fundraising, Events and Innovations

Contract: Permanent

Interview dates: Thursday 27th and Friday 29th February (virtual)

Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)

Closing Date: 19/02/2025

Benefits:

• enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
  family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS pension
• free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
• free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
• access to a wellbeing app
• flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
• learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
  commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
• We have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Community Fundraising Team at Dementia UK, where you will help deliver our community strategy developing new opportunities and relationships with local groups and organisations.

As an experienced and dedicated Regional Fundraiser you will deliver excellent stewardship support, proactively managing and motivating volunteers to undertake fundraising and awareness activities, ensuring a sustainable, long-term revenue stream for Dementia UK.

Collaborating closely with both the Regional Fundraising team and the broader Community and Events team, you will champion our products engaging supports in challenge events, and campaigns across the region. Your expertise and insights will be instrumental in identifying new opportunities, nurturing supporter relationships and creating stewardship journeys aimed at increasing the average gift and lifetime support across London and Southeast.

To be successful in the role, you will have a background in community fundraising or experience of working in relationship management or new business in a similar setting. You will have understanding of community fundraising across both relationship management and new business development with proven success of building and sustaining stakeholder relationships. Additionally, previous experience in planning and delivering projects as well as with a history of delivering impactful presentations, will be beneficial.

Join us now and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.

Our culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer. If you’d like support to make an application, contact the recrutiment team.

This role will be subject to a Basic DBS check.

By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs 

When you apply for a job at Dementia UK, we will collect certain information about you to process your application and assess your suitability for the role. Further details can be found in our privacy notice.

In this dynamic role, you’ll be at the forefront of capturing supporter data and feedback to help us identify trends and new ways of working. We also provide a self-empowerment support service so we can offer assistance to people affected directly, or indirectly by Diabetes in their time of need.

You will communicate with supporters via phone call, email, web chat and on social media on a day to day basis. Anticipate and exceed supporter expectations when contacting Diabetes UK. This role will leave a lasting impression on our supporters enabling them to promote Diabetes UK outside of our customer service operation.

You will have excellent organisational skills when completing tasks. You must be able to effectively communicate with colleagues and customers in a professional manner demonstrating high standards of written and verbal communication as well as demonstrate empathy towards our customers across all channels of communication.

You will support colleagues and maintain a positive working environment, always remain professional in challenging or difficult situations an have an awareness of potential areas of improvement and pro-actively take steps to engage with any coaching, training and support available.

In this dynamic role, you’ll be at the forefront of capturing supporter data and feedback to help us identify trends and new ways of working. We also provide a self-empowerment support service so we can offer assistance to people affected directly, or indirectly by Diabetes in their time of need.

You will communicate with supporters via phone call, email, web chat and on social media on a day to day basis. Anticipate and exceed supporter expectations when contacting Diabetes UK. This role will leave a lasting impression on our supporters enabling them to promote Diabetes UK outside of our customer service operation.

You will have excellent organisational skills when completing tasks. You must be able to effectively communicate with colleagues and customers in a professional manner demonstrating high standards of written and verbal communication as well as demonstrate empathy towards our customers across all channels of communication.

You will support colleagues and maintain a positive working environment, always remain professional in challenging or difficult situations an have an awareness of potential areas of improvement and pro-actively take steps to engage with any coaching, training and support available.

A London University is seeking a Head of Financial Accounts

18 Month Contract

Hybrid working (2 days in the office)

£65,000 - £70,000 starting salary.

42 days holiday

Excellent Pension

Reporting in the Associate Director of Financial Control you will manage a team of 2.

The client is looking for a Qualified Accountant.

Experience in the Higher Education, Not For Profit or wider Public Sector would be highly advantageous.

1. Actively contribute on all aspects of statutory accounts, internal and external audits.
2. Development of financial controls, processes, policies and procedures across income and expenditure areas.
3. Monitor the control accounts on a monthly basis, ensuring that balances are understood and corrective action is in place to reconcile accounts.
4. Manage the capitalisation of expenditure, securing auditable records.
5. Assist with all internal and the external audit processes, meeting auditors and providing information to support their inspections.
6. Contribute to the internal monthly management accounts and external financial forecasts presented to the Office for Students, confirming balance sheet and cashflow assumptions.
7. Coordinate the updates required to the Financial Regulations, finance policies and processes, training finance and non-finance staff where relevant.

Experience in the HE sector or Not For Profit sector would be highly advantageous.

Are you an excellent copywriter and storyteller? Passionate about bringing to life our work as an environmental justice organisation?

We’re looking for a creative and proactive Email and Supporter Journey Officer to join the Engagement team. This role will be responsible for the effective running of Friends of the Earth's email channel, including writing and editing emails, helping to plan supporter journeys and keeping track of the performance of the channel.

The post holder will work across teams to develop and deliver integrated engagement plans that support organisational and campaign priorities when required. 

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Superb editing and writing skills.
• Ability to use data to target specific audiences and report on marketing campaign performance
• Confidence in guiding others in email marketing techniques and standards e.g. tone of voice.
• Experience of working closely and effectively with others to find timely solutions to issues.
• Demonstrable desire to advance own specialist knowledge.
• A commitment to Friends of the Earth’s values and our strategy.

The team: 

This role sits within the Engagement Team and reports to the Supporter Journey Manager. Under the direction of the Brand and Audience strategy, the team leads the development and delivery of communications that drive widespread engagement and participation with our mission and the climate justice movement.

Closing date: Thursday 27th February 2025 (23:59)

Hours: Full time (30 hours over 4 days)

Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland 

Please note we only accept applications via the Friends of the Earth Application System.

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture. 

Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all. 

About This Role

Over the last seven years we have grown into a recognised leader in the fight for menstrual equity. This is underpinned by a strong and diverse fundraising programme at Bloody Good Period, along with a distinctive, stand-out brand which is frequently sought out for highprofile partnerships from partners across industries. We raise c£750K per annum, which delivers our impactful programme of work to meet immediate menstrual health needs via providing period products and menstrual education, and campaigning for long-term change so that we (ultimately) no longer have to do this work.

We are now recruiting a Fundraising Manager to cover parental leave for nine months. It’s an exciting time to join our team, as we build on strong foundations and develop our work in High Value fundraising in particular. This xed term contract will focus on delivering a new strategy for corporate and Major Donor fundraising, as well as line managing a new Fundraising Ocer to deliver our day-to-day fundraising portfolio.

We are an inclusive, feminist organisation, which champions remote and exible working, and puts self-care at the heart of what we do. We oer a specic leadership and development programme for BPOC members of the team to develop their careers within the social justice space, and a wellbeing fund to support every team member. We work hard and deliver, but we do not overwork. We enjoy our work and take pride in it.

We strongly encourage applications from Black and People of Colour, and from those who have lived experience of the issues on which we work, namely period poverty or menstrual inequity.

While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work. 

We recognise that many potential candidates who bring the voice and lived experience that we need, may have had less opportunity to develop a track record in these roles. Bloody Good Period prioritises the development needs of everyone who works with us, including in this role. 

About the role

OUTpatients is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic member of staff that can help us to reach people all over the UK.

The Comms and Public Affairs position will play a key role in designing and delivering the charity's communications strategy. This role will work closely with our small but mighty team to ensure that all communication activities are aligned with the OUTpatients' charitable mission. The position involves creating and managing content for various platforms, supporting media relations, and contributing to the overall communication campaigns and public relations efforts.

The role will involve representing and writing on behalf of the charity to stakeholders and media outlets about our mission and current events. We are keen to hear from people with expertise in accessibility and reaching overlooked and minoritised audiences.

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Responsibilities

Communication

•  Maintain a database of media contacts across multiple outlets.

•  Building relationships with key media contacts, in line with organisational and communications strategies.

•  Preparing press releases in relation to our work and responses to developments within the sector.

•  Work with the OUTpatients team, our beneficiaries, external stakeholders and agencies to ensure our work is best represented to a range of audiences

•  Develop content for our e-newsletters, social media channels and website.

•  Drafting reports with the team to communicate our work to the public.

•  Respond to oppositional media and organisations with professionalism at all times.

Leadership

•  Work with the CEO on the charity’s updated communications strategy

•  Lead on the delivery of the communication strategy.

•  Become an expert on our charity and its mission

•  Report on the performance of communication activities using data and insights to inform future communication strategies and activities.

•  Manage the development of campaigns internally and in partnership with external partners.

Charitable mission

•  Expand awareness of the charity in the LGBTIQ+ community.

•  Effectively represent our mission to the general public and press.

•  Identity key stakeholders, organisations, and patrons who can promote our charitable mission.

•  Apply our ethical policies and due diligence tools at all times.

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Person specification

Essential

•  An understanding of integrated communications and the application of communication channels to fundraising.

•  Experience in content creation, social media management, and media relations.

•  Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to create content for different platforms and audiences.

•  Detail-oriented and organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a keen eye for detail.

•  Ability to communicate across a range of professional stakeholders at all levels.

•  Understanding of the basic principles of search engine optimisation (SEO).

•  Proficient in website and social media analytics and understands how to adapt our communications in response to these.

•  Manage personal information and data in line with GDPR and to the highest ethical standards.

•  Keen interest in LGBTIQ+ rights and healthcare equity.

Desirable

•  Bachelor’s degree (or similar) in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.

•  Experience of leading public affairs delivery of a cross sector, multi stakeholder programme.

•  Desk research and analysis skills, summarising findings clearly to a range of audiences.

•  Proficiency in graphic design tools (Designer and Publisher software).

•  Experience with drafting briefings, reports, and policy submissions.

HR Coordinator, L'Arche London

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours of work: 22.5 hours per week (days and times to be agreed to ensure all aspects of the role are covered)

Salary: £35,830.08 (pro rata to 22.5 hours £21,498.04) inc London Weighting. Wages paid monthly on or around 23rd of each month.  

Place of work: L’Arche London office in West Norwood, London SE27. Some remote working may be possible in agreement with the line manager.

Contract type: Permanent, Part-time

Reports to: L'Arche London Community Leader / Director

Direct reports: HR Administrator, Training and Formation Coordinator, Volunteers Coordinator 

Closing date: Wednesday, 5th March at 23:59

As well as joining a friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from L’Arche’s mentorship programme, these are some other benefits you get by working for us:

- Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what we are all about. 
- Achieve professional qualifications while benefiting from exceptional training and development opportunities. 
- Interest free loans and salary advances available 
- Free eye tests and a contribution towards the cost of glasses if you need them for work. 
- Free DBS / PVG checks 
- Free SSSC registration 
- Free Blue Light Card 
- Professional membership fees paid if they are directly relevant to your role 
- Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone 
- Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave 
- Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave 
- Carer and Childminder costs available in some circumstances to facilitate attendance at residential meetings 
- Paid mileage costs at HMRC rate 
- Working from Home Allowance for those in office-based roles but for whom no office is provided 
- Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members 
- Access to the Bike to Work scheme

Main purpose of the role:

The HR Coordinator would lead HR functions in L’Arche London, overseeing all HR aspects, managing a small team, and coordinating with L’Arche UK for HR support, recruitment, and payroll administration. 
You will play an integral part in the leadership of L’Arche London and will help shape its future development.

The HR Coordinator is responsible for:

- Oversee the recruitment, induction and retention of all L’Arche London’s teams. 
- Manage all of L’Arche London’s HR systems and procedures, ensuring they meet all regulatory and organisational requirements. 
- Lead on and support L’Arche London’s teams with all probation, supervision, appraisal, discipline, conduct and competency issues. 
- Management of L’Arche London’s payroll systems. 
- Monitoring and management of HR budget. 
- Line manage the HR Administrator, Training and Formation Co-ordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, and other assistants as required. 
- Collaborate with the L’Arche UK HR team and other HR Co-ordinators across L’Arche UK’s Communities. 

Key relationships:

- Network of HR leads in each community 
- National HR/Recruitment advisor
- Community Leader, and L’Arche London Community Coordinating Team
- L’Arche London Support Assistants                   

Essential Criteria:

- Experience of working in HR, including recruitment, record keeping, supporting managers to implement policies, and responding to queries from team members. 
- Knowledge of legal requirements and good practice in employment issues. 
- Demonstrable interest and enthusiasm for the purpose of L’Arche and empathy with values and current strategy. 
- Experience of managing a team. 
- Monitoring work/projects.
- Experience managing records and databases in compliance with GDPR.

ABOUT L'ARCHE LONDON
At L’Arche London we build Communities together with people with learning disabilities rather than doing it for them, and we are committed to mutually transforming relationships in a world where all belong. 

L’Arche London is a diverse and inclusive Christian community of 100 people with and without learning disabilities, sharing ordinary life and building extraordinary relationships. Excellence in care and a commitment to living in community is what makes us unique. We are a high quality care and support provider, regulated by the Care Quality Commission in England.

Are you inspired to bring your skills, experience and values to support our vision of a more human society? 

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

The closing date is midnight on Wednesday, 5th March.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 13th March, and Friday, 14th March.

To apply, please read the full job description and person specification, submit your CV, and answer the questions from online application form.

Please note there is no visa sponsorship available for this role.

Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.

REF-219 570

HR Administrator, L'Arche London

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours of work: 21 hours per week. Working pattern to be agreed, but with some flexibility to ensure the needs of the Community are met. Occasional evening and weekend work.

Salary: £24,784.5 (pro rata for 21 hours per week £13,879) inc London weighting. Wages paid monthly on or around 23rd of each month.  

Place of work: L’Arche London office in West Norwood, London, SE27

Contract type: Permanent, Part-time

Reports to: HR Coordinator

Closing date: Wednesday, 5th March at 23:59

As well as joining a friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from L’Arche’s mentorship programme, these are some other benefits you get by working for us:

- Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what we are all about. 
- Achieve professional qualifications while benefiting from exceptional training and development opportunities. 
- Interest free loans and salary advances available 
- Free eye tests and a contribution towards the cost of glasses if you need them for work. 
- Free DBS / PVG checks 
- Free SSSC registration 
- Free Blue Light Card 
- Professional membership fees paid if they are directly relevant to your role 
- Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone 
- Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave 
- Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave 
- Carer and Childminder costs available in some circumstances to facilitate attendance at residential meetings 
- Paid mileage costs at HMRC rate 
- Working from Home Allowance for those in office-based roles but for whom no office is provided 
- Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members 
- Access to the Bike to Work scheme

Main purpose of the role:

You will support the HR Coordinator to successfully undertake all of L’Arche London’s HR responsibilities along with other office administration duties as required.

The HR Administrator is responsible for:

- Attend to all aspects of recruitment, onboarding and communication with applicants, candidates, and newly appointed colleagues.
- Provide generalist HR advice and support for first line queries from managers, team members and external stakeholders including members of the public, in a timely and efficient manner. 
- Collect, record and monitor HR information, including but not limited to absences, starters and leavers, vacancies, probationary and annual reviews, and to produce HR reports for same as required.
- Draft and maintain a series of templates and letters that adhere to current HR best practice and L’Arche’s policies and procedures.
- Take minutes of meetings as required. 

Key relationships:

- L’Arche London HR Coordinator 
- L’Arche London HR team 
- Community Leader, and L’Arche London Community Coordinating Team 
- L’Arche London Support Assistants                 

Essential Criteria:

- At least 2 years of relevant experience in an administrative role or a related, relevant area. 
- Demonstrable interest and enthusiasm for the purpose of L’Arche and empathy with values and current strategy. 
- Experience managing records and databases in compliance with GDPR.

ABOUT L'ARCHE LONDON

At L’Arche London we build Communities together with people with learning disabilities rather than doing it for them, and we are committed to mutually transforming relationships in a world where all belong. 

L’Arche London is a diverse and inclusive Christian community of 100 people with and without learning disabilities, sharing ordinary life and building extraordinary relationships. Excellence in care and a commitment to living in community is what makes us unique. We are a high quality care and support provider, regulated by the Care Quality Commission in England.

Are you inspired to bring your skills, experience and values to support our vision of a more human society? 

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

The closing date is midnight on Wednesday, 5th March.
Interviews will be held on Thursday, 13th March, and Friday, 14th March.

To apply, please read the full job description and person specification, submit your CV, and answer the questions from online application form.

Please note there is no visa sponsorship available for this role.

Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.

REF-219 569

Director of Grants Development

Hybrid (1 day per week in London) or home-based, with occasional travel

£67,817 - £71,386 per annum

Our Foundation is dedicated to ensuring that poverty and crisis do not define a child’s future. Through our Chances for Children grants, we provide essential support to children and young people facing financial hardship and personal crisis, helping them access the items, activities, and opportunities they need to thrive. As we embark on our 2025-2030 strategy, we are evolving beyond immediate interventions to drive systemic change—using our grant-making insights to influence policy and practice at a national level.

We are seeking an exceptional Director of Grants Development to lead the strategic development of our grant-making programmes and influencing work. A key member of the Senior Management Team, you will drive impact through innovation, develop new partnerships, and ensure that our grants remain equitable, effective, and responsive to the needs of children and young people. You will also oversee our co-production work, ensuring lived experience is at the heart of our decision-making, and serve as our Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Proven leadership experience in grant-making, charitable programmes, or frontline services supporting children and families.
• Strategic vision, with the ability to develop impactful grant models and influence systemic change.
• A track record of collaboration and partnership-building, particularly with funders, policymakers, and external stakeholders.
• Evidence of effective individual and team management within a high achieving, outcomes-based culture.
• A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring our work reaches those most in need.

If you are passionate about using grant-making as a catalyst for change and ensuring that every child has the chance for a brighter future, we encourage you to apply.

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate, and we are committed to supporting you throughout the process. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process.

Recruitment Timeline

Deadline for applications: 2nd March 2025

Interviews with Prospectus: 5th - 7th March 2025

First Panel Interview: 18th or 19th March 2025 (including a session with children and young people)

Final panel interview with Trustees: 28th March 2025

For further information and to apply, please visit our dedicated recruitment website by clicking 'Apply via Website'.

The Diocese of Truro is looking for an organised Project Administrator to provide vital support for the Change and Renewal Programme. This role involves coordinating project activities, assisting with reports, managing data, and engaging with church communities and external stakeholders.

Who we’re looking for:

We are looking for someone with strong organisational skills, experience in administration, and a keen eye for detail. You should be comfortable working with people and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Experience working within a faith-based organisation is desirable.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate programme information and manage small project streams
• Support the team with administrative tasks, including meetings and reporting
• Engage with stakeholders and assist with events and activities
• Provide administrative support to the Head of Operations & Governance

Essential skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Strong organisational, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding

This role offers the opportunity to join a unique organisation that prides itself on being a supportive employer. At the Diocese of Truro, we value work-life balance and employee wellbeing. We offer additional benefits such as flexible working, up to 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, a range of wellbeing activities and the Church of England Pension Scheme with 9-15% employer contributions. More information on our website in 'About us'.

If you are interested in this role, you can find more details and how to apply using the link provided or via our website. The closing date for applications is midnight on 24 February 2025 with interviews being held on 13 March 2025 in Truro.

Please note that whilst some home working is permitted this role cannot be done remotely and we do not pay staff to commute from outside Cornwall.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, we would particularly welcome applications from those with a disability, or from a UK minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented in our staff.

SAFEGUARDING - EVERYONE MATTERS - EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY

The Diocese of Truro strives to be trauma informed, and is committed to developing safer policies, cultures, and practices.

The Diocese of Truro is currently undertaking a grassroots change aimed at positioning the Church in Cornwall to tackle the biggest spiritual and societal needs of Cornwall in the 21st Century, this work has been undertaken by the local church, through engagement with a deanery planning process. Our Change and Renewal team is providing vital support to deaneries to help them achieve their plans.

This role is to enable and facilitate local engagement and communications with key stakeholders in parishes and deaneries in the implementation of their deanery plans in and delivering the Diocesan Plan for Change & Renewal. This means developing a range of approaches for communications to ensure greater reach and give opportunities to gather input from stakeholders. It is also about working alongside volunteers and clergy to support them to share their own stories and engage people locally.

The right person for this role will be an effective and adaptive communicator who is skilled in used a range of media and approaches to engage stakeholders. This will include written content, digital platforms, traditional media and face-to-face delivery of workshops and meetings. Being proactive, organised and able to meet deadlines is key. Because it involves working across the diocese, you need to be good with people and be interested in what we and our parishes do.

This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact as part of a unique organisation that prides itself on being a supportive employer. At the Diocese of Truro, we value work-life balance and employee wellbeing and are committed to supporting your development. We offer additional benefits such as flexible working, up to 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, a range of wellbeing activities and the Church of England Pension Scheme with 9-15% employer contributions. More information on our website.

If you are interested in this role, you can find more details and how to apply via the Pathways site. The closing date for applications is midnight on 26 February 2025 with interviews being held on 11 March 2025 in Truro.

Please note that whilst some home working is permitted this role cannot be done remotely and we do not pay staff to commute from outside Cornwall.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, we would particularly welcome applications from those with a disability, or from a UK minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented in our staff.

SAFEGUARDING - EVERYONE MATTERS - EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY

The Diocese of Truro strives to be trauma informed, and is committed to developing safer policies, cultures, and practices.