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As Digital Marketing Officer at Crimestoppers, you’ll help bring powerful campaigns to life through engaging digital content, social media and short‑form video. Working across Crimestoppers and our youth service, Fearless, you’ll play a hands‑on role in planning, creating and sharing content that encourages people to speak up and stop crime completely anonymously. This is a fast‑paced, creative role where you’ll build your digital skills, collaborate with passionate colleagues and young people, often feature on camera, and see the real‑world impact of your work from day one.
This role would suit someone who is creative and curious, enjoys making digital content, feels comfortable learning by doing, and is keen to start or develop a career in digital media.
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1 year FTC | Head office based | £27,818 | Basic DBS required
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB TITLE: Parent Partner
RESPONSIBLE TO:Peer Services Lead for England
HOURS OF WORK:As per individual terms
GRADE/SALARY:Grade 2.4/ £24,479
LOCATION:Home based
TYPE OF CONTRACT:Permanent
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Provide peer support services via the transition service for One Adoption. You will support individual families with peer to peer goal-based intervention servicedeliverable via 6 sessions of support (1-1).
Provide peer support services via dedicated support phone line, bookable sessions & email cover. This will be delivered via rota’dsessions for the Eastern Region Peer Support Line.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct 1-1 support
•To work with families to achieve agreed goal-based outcomes.
•To work to a plan for transition.
•To signpost families to relevant support.
•To provide 6 online support sessions of 1 hour via TEAMS covering the programme topics agreed within timescale.
•To follow a programme of support and monitor progress regularly.
•To empower families to work closely with schools, settings and relevant professionals encouraging them to build and strengthen relationships.
•To complete admin and paperwork relevant to the family including evaluation paperwork.
Support Line
•Following a scheduled work pattern, respond to adopters calling in to alive phone line, providing a listening ear & signposting to relevant resources/information.
•Following a rota ensuring bookable sessions are responded to, listening & signposting where required
•Monitor & respond to emails within your scheduled shifts.
•Ensure feedback texts are sent at the end of each interaction with a caller.
General
•Retain accurate records in accordance with Adoption UK policy and practice, complying with GDPR legislation.
•To ensure compliance with appropriate Adoption UK policies and procedures
•To carry out such other duties as may be deemed necessary.
•Ensure all admin tasks are carried out within a timely manner, Evide updated.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE
•Personal experience of adoption. (essential)
•Sound knowledge of current adoption issues, or a strong interest in developing such knowledge (essential)
•Experience within the education setting (desirable)
•Experienced mentor or similar support role. (essential)
•Experience of supporting families in group settings as well as 1:1 (desirable)
•A good understanding of One adoption RAA(s) systems and adoption landscape (desirable)
•Safeguarding – understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures (essential)
•Good working knowledge of how to use social media and a range of online platforms with confidence. (essential)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
•Work and act on own initiative (essential)
•Work to deadlines and tight timescales and reporting around progress (essential)
•Flexible and able to work purposefully from home (essential)
•Excellent communication skills or verbally and written (essential)
• Group facilitation skills (essential)
•Good empathic listening skills, able to deal with issues in relation to significant trauma and loss (essential)
•Ability to organise and hold meetings, including by telephone and online (essential)
•Excellent IT skills including Teams, Outlook and Zoom or a willingness to learn (desirable)
•Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. Aware of GDPR, particularly around holding information at home (essential)
•Ensure that internal policies and procedures are complied with. (essential)
BEHAVIOURS
•Supports, encourages and motivates adopters and families (essential)
•Values transparency and consistency (essential)
•Understands the role of individual and collective accountability (essential)
•Has a clear understanding of other colleagues’ roles and responsibilities (essential)
•Approachable and friendly (essential)
•Confident in 1:1 and group settings (desirable)
•Ability to empower and work in partnership with families (essential)
•Shares skills and knowledge appropriately (essential)
•Offers outstanding service to service users (essential)
•Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values in all interactions with external stakeholders (essential)
•Willingness to learn new skills (essential)
Adoption UK is the leading charity for adopted and care experienced people and adoptive families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join a team which leverages media, legal and data-driven expertise to strengthen independent journalism, enable access to the law and promote responsible business. We are the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, one of the world’s leading content and technology companies. A registered charity in the UK and the USA, our expertise is embedded across the globe.
For more than 40 years, we have promoted the highest standards in journalism by training reporters around the world to cover issues relevant to their local context, accurately and impartially. Today, we aim to foster free, fair, and informed societies by harnessing the power of the media, the law, and data intelligence.
We do this by informing, empowering and equipping key actors working in our areas of focus so that their decisions can have a positive impact on people, society and the environment. Our unique combination of media and legal expertise enables us to deliver targeted capacity-building programmes, research, news, legal support and convenings that support our mission. Together, we can shape a prosperous planet where no one is left behind.
We are seeking an Associate, O-CEO & Strategic Initiatives to join the Foundation. This role exists to maximise the effectiveness of the CEO and senior leadership by combining high‑quality executive support with analytical insight and delivery discipline across priority initiatives.
Acting as a Business Analyst for the team, the role will have a constant finger on the pulse of our internal and external operating environment, helping to ensure these insights translate to meaningful action. Reporting to the Foundation’s Chief of Staff & Strategic Initiatives, you will work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to facilitate the effective delivery of our leadership function, ensuring that time and resources are managed efficiently to help meet the CEO’s priorities.
About the Role
Please find below an outline of responsibilities for the Associate position in the Office of the CEO & Strategic Initiatives at the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
CEO Support, Leadership Enablement and Governance:
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Acts as the Executive Assistant to the CEO: Effectively owns the CEO’s calendar and inbox, flagging issues and providing solutions, and understanding how engagements help (or don’t) meet organisational objectives. You will anticipate needs, define and brief on the CEO’s role and input ahead of meetings, conduct periodic calendar audits, assess productivity, and identify areas for improvement.
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Corporate governance and leadership support: Manage the Foundation's board meeting agendas and coordinate board papers; manage relationships with Foundation Trustees and Directors.
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Organise and manage Leadership Meetings: Planning these effectively, setting agendas and tracking actions, working closely with the Chief of Staff to ensure key priorities are followed through and owners are accountable.
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Wider diary management, logistical and administrative support: Alongside your core duties optimising the time of the CEO, provide light-touch diary management for the Office of the CEO & Strategic Initiatives, CFO and Director of Business Development, managing expenses, and handling additional logistical matters as required. Supports the CEO Office with travel planning & diary management.
Strategic Insight, Executive Positioning and Project Management:
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Act as a Business Analyst for the unit: offering regular competitor and stakeholder insights, alongside horizon scanning for key opportunities (events, profile engagements, lead generation). Provides project management of key internal and external initiatives, coordinating cross functional stakeholders and ensuring accountability.
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Enhanced Business Development alignment: Work with the Chief of Staff & Strategic Initiatives to strengthen alignment between CEO priorities, business development activity, and the Foundation’s external positioning.
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Executive communications support: Collect and develop Foundation materials (presentations, spreadsheets, data visualisations), assist in research and intelligence gathering, horizon scan for speaking opportunities, and support internal and external communications. Supports internal communications, working with the team to ensure messages reflect CEO priorities and meet staff needs.
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Event logistics and execution: Project manage quarterly Town Halls logistics, coordinate Foundation Awards, organise End of Year Events, and manage other organisational events logistics as needed. Support the effective delivery of external events and speaking engagements that have CEO-level engagement.
About You
This role will suit someone who thrives in proximity to senior decision‑making, enjoys bringing clarity to complexity, and takes pride in enabling others to perform at their best. To be our Associate, Office of the CEO & Strategic Initiatives, you will:
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Have a strong understanding of the Foundation’s work and how your role helps to enable our wider success.
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Be comfortable blending traditional executive support with strategic and analytical responsibilities – this role will suit someone who is happy to switch between detail-oriented execution and big-picture thinking.
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Possess solid business acumen, strong analytical skills, and administrative excellence.
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Have excellent organisational and communication skills, able to translate complex ideas into actionable insights.
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Demonstrate initiative and take responsibility for projects and activities.
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Be resilient under pressure, with the confidence to work with senior stakeholders, using your judgement and discretion to assess opportunities and push back where necessary.
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Be able to demonstrate knowledge of operational dynamics and nuances, and the ability to prioritise interactions to maximise time and enhance efficiency based on business needs.
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Be keen to use the role as an opportunity to learn about decision making and accountability at the highest level in a global Foundation, identifying opportunities for development and growth.
What’s in it For You?
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Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair, and informed.
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Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class. We combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.
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Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now.
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Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.
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Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.
About Thomson Reuters Foundation
The Thomson Reuters Foundation is the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and USA, we leverage our media, legal and data driven expertise to strengthen independent journalism, enable access to the law and promote responsible business. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and data intelligence, we aim to build free, fair and informed societies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Shine supports a community of over 15,000 members living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, including 5,000 children and young people (0–25).
You will be delivering high-quality support and creating opportunities for children and young people living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their families/carers. Supporting Shine members to lead healthy, independent, and fulfilling lives by improving condition management and fostering connections within the Shine community.
This role will focus on children and young people (0–25), you will be primarily working within the Children, Young People and Families team. However, there will be occasions when you will work across age groups to ensure the best outcomes for our members.
The role is home-based but you will be required to attend regular clinics in London including GOSH (Great Ormond Street Hospital). Other travel across Southern England including Bristol, Devon and Hampshire may be required. There will be occasional travel required across wider areas and nationally including attendance at events, conferences and meetings at our head office in Peterborough.
Benefits:
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Competitive salary: Review due April 2027
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Regular working hours, and no shift work (some very occasional weekends or evenings)
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3% pension contribution
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year
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Additional annual leave awarded for ‘long service’
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Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
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Broadband allowance for home-based roles
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Life insurance after 12 months’ employment
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Access to our Employee Support Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
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Support to learn and develop
How to apply
Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job.
If you would like to discuss the role please email Gill Valentine, Deputy CEO, to arrange a convenient time for a call.
To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role criteria.
*Please note applications without a supporting statement will not be accepted*
We understand that you may wish to use AI tools to help you with some aspects of your application, but we do expect tailored applications which are personalised to your experiences and not generic applications which are completely AI generated. We encourage candidates to be transparent about AI usage in their applications.
Closing date: Monday 17th May 2026 at 11pm
Interviews: Tuesday 26th May 2026 (Virtual)
Please note: we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, therefore we encourage applications as soon as possible.
Please see full details on the Job Description and Person Specification document below and on our website.
Providing specialist advice and support for spina bifida and hydrocephalus



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
· Role: Finance Director
· Location: Shifnal, Hybrid (1–2 days per week WFH post‑probation)
· Salary: £90,000–£95,000 per annum
· Closing date: 09:00 Monday 27 April 2026
About Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Play a lead role in the financial future of one of the UK's most advanced pre-hospital critical care charities.
When someone suffers a traumatic injury or life‑threatening medical emergency, every second matters. Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) exists to save lives by saving time - bringing hospital‑level intervention directly to scenes of critical need across six counties, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For more than three decades, our clinicians have delivered treatments usually only found inside an A&E department: pre‑hospital emergency anaesthesia, advanced drugs, surgical interventions, and rapid blood transfusion. Every mission we fly - more than 80,000 since our formation - is funded entirely by public generosity. We receive no NHS or Government funding. Our ability to save lives depends on the strength, foresight and resilience of our finances.
We are now entering a pivotal phase. We are diversifying our income model, expanding clinical training programmes, developing new commercial opportunities, and deepening our partnerships with NHS Trusts. As Finance Director, you will play a central role in shaping this next chapter – ensuring that our lifesaving work remains financially sustainable, strategic, and ready for what the future demands.
Why this role matters
Behind every rapid-response helicopter launch is a complex, high-trust financial system that must be robust, transparent and agile. The external environment remains challenging, with income pressures, rising operational costs and changing clinical demand. Against this backdrop, MAAC is committed to strengthening its resilience, investing in data-driven insight, and expanding its impact.
Our ability to continue offering world-class pre-hospital care depends on a financial strategy that protects today’s service while enabling long-term innovation. Working collaboratively with the Board, CEO and Senior Leadership Team, the Finance Director plays a lead role in ensuring that our financial decisions are bold but responsible, that our financial resources are deployed authentically in service of patient need, and that colleagues - from frontline clinicians to volunteers - are supported by stable, assured financial stewardship.
This is a mission-led role of real consequence. You will hold a unique vantage point across the entire organisation: playing a lead role in shaping financial strategy, ensuring robust financial stewardship and cost management, safeguarding financial risk, and enabling confident, evidence-based financial decision-making at executive and Board level.
Your contribution
· Provide strategic financial leadership that strengthens resilience, supports growth and ensures MAAC is future-ready.
· Build trusted relationships across the Board, Executive, Senior Leadership Team and clinical leaders - becoming a critical partner in financial organisational planning.
· Lead Group-wide financial stewardship across charity and trading operations, securing robust controls and transparent reporting. Ensure financial systems, processes and controls remain best-in-class, enabling clarity, accountability and operational confidence.
· Steward financial risk and compliance, including oversight of the investment portfolio, reserves strategy and financial statutory obligations.
· Report to the Audit and Risk Committee and Board of Trustees to provide assurance that financial controls are adequate, appropriate and operating effectively – supporting Trustees in carrying out their governance responsibilities.
· Play a lead role in shaping our long-term financial plan, working collaboratively to manage costs and grow income through innovation and diversification.
· Model values-led leadership, supporting the development, wellbeing and capability of a high-performing Finance team.
What you will help shape
· A financially confident organisation that is able to meet changing clinical demand with innovation and resilience.
· A sustainable, diversified income base that protects our independence and reflects our bold ambitions.
· Strong evidence-led decision-making, driven by high-quality financial insight, strategic modelling and scenario planning.
· Continuous improvement in financial stewardship, risk, compliance and transparency.
· An inclusive, collaborative and values-led culture consistent with MAAC’s commitment to dignity, respect and equity.
· The organisation’s future as a national Centre of Excellence for clinical training, underpinned by sound financial investment and planning.
Few roles offer this combination of purpose, complexity and impact. As Finance Director, you will directly support one of the country’s most vital emergency care services - protecting the integrity of today’s operations while building the foundations for the services of tomorrow.
If you are motivated by mission, inspired by challenge and ready to play a defining part in the future of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For an informal conversation, please contact:
For an informal conversation please click the “Redirect to recruiter” button, where you can contact our recruitment partners at GatenbySanderson;
· Liz Dean, Principal Consultant
· Stephanie Crossland, Researcher
To provide patients with outstanding pre-hospital care and lifesaving intervention through the operation of helicopter-led emergency medical services.



Who we are
Safe and Sound is a well-established Derby-based charity supporting vulnerable children and young people affected by exploitation and risk across the city and county. For over two decades, we have worked to prevent, support and help rebuild lives to a point where we are no longer needed, no matter how long that takes. We do this work by working in engaging local communities to deliver education, intervention and recovery services that change lives.
Following a period of significant development, including the successful merger with another local charity and investment in our facilities, we are now entering a period of consolidation. This is a moment to build on strong foundations and ensure long-term sustainability.
About the role
We are seeking a Chief Executive who can lead Safe and Sound through its next phase with confidence, creativity and purpose.
This is a broad and visible leadership role, combining strategic oversight with hands-on engagement. You will:
- Provide overall leadership to the organisation, ensuring high-quality delivery and strong outcomes for young people.
- Lead on income generation, developing sustainable funding streams and building relationships with key funders.
- Act as the public face of the charity, representing Safe and Sound across Derby’s business, public and voluntary sectors.
- Support and develop a committed staff team, fostering a positive and high-performing culture.
- Ensure the organisation remains responsive to emerging risks, including evolving challenges facing young people
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a values-led leader who can combine strong operational leadership with a confident and credible external presence.
You may be an existing CEO or a senior leader ready to step into your first chief executive role.
We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:
- The ability to lead and inspire teams in complex, people-focused environments.
- Experience of securing income and building sustainable funding models.
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the confidence to represent an organisation publicly.
- Sound understanding of governance, safeguarding and organisational risk.
A strong connection to Derby or the ability to quickly build credibility and networks locally will be important. This is not a remote role; you will need to be visible, present and embedded in the community.
Why join Safe and Sound
This is an opportunity to lead a respected and impactful organisation at a genuinely positive moment.
As our Chief Executive, you can expect:
- A financially stable charity with strong governance.
- A committed and experienced team of staff and volunteers.
- Established partnerships and a recognised local profile.
- The space to shape the next chapter while building on existing success.
Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable young people across Derby.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 22nd May.
For further information about the role and to register your interest, please visit the Peridot Partners page and contact our advising consultants.
About the role
We’re looking for a friendly, organised and proactive Finance Officer to join our small and welcoming team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with detail, likes helping others understand finance processes, and wants their work to genuinely make a difference. This role is only being offered in a full time, permanent capacity.
You’ll be right at the heart of the organisation, supporting our finance and grants work and helping keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. The role is mostly home‑based, so you’ll need a safe and suitable space to work from. We’ll provide a laptop and phone, and you’ll spend at least one day a week with the team in our Leatherhead office.
If you enjoy variety, collaboration, and being part of a purpose‑driven organisation, this could be a great fit.
What you’ll be doing
Finance & grants support
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Looking after day‑to‑day bookkeeping using Xero, including accurate coding of transactions
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Reconciling bank accounts and Barclaycard statements each month
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Setting up and maintaining supplier and donor records, including bank details
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Supporting colleagues with ApprovalMax, Coretime and timesheet processing
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Reviewing staff and volunteer expenses to make sure they follow our policies
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Preparing supplier payment runs for review
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Helping set up project codes, tracking categories and staff rates
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Supporting grants administration, including budget monitoring and donor reporting
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Pulling together financial information and evidence for audits and funder reports
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Working closely with the Finance Manager on reporting, reconciliations and planning
General & team support
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Being part of the Finance & Operations team, helping colleagues with systems and IT queries
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Working with our external IT support when needed
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Contributing ideas to improve how we work across finance, HR, IT and office processes
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Getting involved in team events and wider organisational activities
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Pitching in with other admin tasks as needed — we’re a small team and support each other
About you
You’re approachable, well‑organised and comfortable working with numbers and systems. You enjoy helping others, take pride in doing things accurately, and are happy juggling a range of tasks. You will be confident, with the ability to seek out and solve problems on your own initiative, whilst working within a supportive framework.
You’ll need:
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An AAT Level 2 qualification or equivalent hands‑on finance experience
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At least one year’s experience in a finance or accounting role
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Experience using accounting software such as Xero or Sage
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Good Excel and general IT skills
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Great attention to detail and a methodical approach
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The ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
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A professional, discreet approach and respect for confidentiality
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A suitable home working environment
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A commitment to equality of opportunity
It’s a bonus if you have:
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Experience in the charity or not‑for‑profit sector
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Experience working with grants or donor‑funded projects
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Confidence working with senior colleagues or Trustees
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A full driving licence and willingness to drive a van for work purposes
Why work with us?
You’ll be joining a supportive, values‑led organisation where your work really matters. We offer flexible hybrid working, opportunities to build your finance and grants experience, and the chance to be part of a team making a positive impact for the environment.
Interested?
Apply via our website, see the full job description for more information.
Application process:
Closing date for applications: 6th May 2026 11.59pm
In person interviews (at our Leatherhead office): Thursday 21st May 2026
We reserve the right to close this job advert early
We help rivers thrive again for communities and nature.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. IRUK’s focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising, and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities.
Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is recruiting for 2 positions of Supporter Relations Income Officer (1 Permanenet and 1 fixed term - 12 months) to be based from its Waterloo Office, London. The organisation is currently operating to a hybrid working model.
The post holder will oversee the day-to-day supporter relations Income operations, contributing towards developing and managing related processes for staff, supporters and the public in order to ensure all fundraising administration opportunities and supporter contribution to IR are maximised.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring income is processed accurately, ensuring that supporters receive the highest standards of customer service. The post holder will also ensure that information held on supporters is accurate, appropriate and up to date to support IR objectives.
The successful candidate must have:
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Excellent working knowledge and experience of Raiser’s Edge
- Demonstrable experience of performing data extractions, reporting and data analysis
- A good level of competence in MS Excel, with specific reference to data manipulation
- Analytical and pro-active with strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a methodical manner with constant attention to detail
- Working understanding of the gift aid scheme
- Experience of working in customer service environment
- Excellent time management skills
- Willingness to work longer hours including weekends during peak campaigns
For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.
If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.
For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit:
What we offer UK colleagues - Islamic Relief Worldwide
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until a suitable appointment is made. We therefore may close the advert sooner than the advertised date.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- screening clearance
- proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
- receipt of satisfactory references
Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN)
The Nature Friendly Farming Network is a UK-wide, farmer-led organisation working to restore the balance between farming and nature.
We support farmers by sharing practical knowledge, resources and case studies that help boost food production, protect wildlife, and build climate resilience.
We influence policy to secure fair rewards for farmers who look after the environment, and we connect thousands of like-minded farmers across the UK through knowledge sharing, events and campaigns.
Membership is free and open to farmers, the public and organisations.
About the role
We are looking for a Parliamentary Engagement Officer to strengthen our engagement with policymakers across the UK.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of farming, environment and policy. You will play a key role in ensuring that farmer experience and evidence are reflected in parliamentary discussions, helping to shape conversations that impact the future of farming.
Working directly with the Chief Executive and closely with the policy team, you will monitor parliamentary activity, identify opportunities for engagement, and support timely and well-informed interaction with MPs, peers and their teams. You will also work across the organisation, including with country teams and farmer steering groups, to ensure engagement reflects priorities across all UK nations.
This is a practical, fast-paced role suited to someone who is organised, politically aware, and able to respond quickly to emerging opportunities.
Key responsibilities
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Monitor parliamentary activity across Westminster and the devolved parliaments, identifying relevant debates, questions, committees and opportunities for engagement
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Maintain a forward view on key parliamentary activity and upcoming moments of influence
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Produce and circulate clear, concise briefings on parliamentary activity and recommended areas for engagement
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Draft and support the submission of parliamentary questions, briefings and lines for MPs, peers and their staff
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Build and maintain relationships with MPs, peers, advisers and parliamentary staff across parties
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Support coordinated engagement with political stakeholders, ensuring activity is timely and aligned with organisational priorities
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Work with colleagues and partners to support effective and aligned parliamentary engagement
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Support relationships between farmers and parliamentarians, including organising farm visits and meetings where appropriate
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Translate farmer experience and insights into clear and practical input for parliamentary engagement
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Support the planning and delivery of parliamentary events, meetings and roundtables
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Organise meetings with MPs, peers and advisers, including preparing briefings and follow-up actions
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Maintain accurate records of parliamentary contacts and engagement activity, and support internal reporting
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Contribute to campaign activity and wider organisational work where required
What we are looking for
You will bring:
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A working understanding of how the UK Parliament and devolved legislatures operate, and how to engage effectively with those processes
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Experience engaging with political, policy or stakeholder environments
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Strong writing skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise briefings and summaries
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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
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The ability to manage competing priorities and respond quickly to emerging opportunities
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
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The ability to translate complex or real-world information into clear, practical input
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Confidence working independently in a remote team environment
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An interest in farming, environmental issues or public policy
Additional information
The NFFN is a politically neutral organisation. This role requires the ability to engage constructively with stakeholders across all political parties and UK nations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Remote · Multiple locationsIreland · UK
Salary: £62,000 - £72,000 (GBP)25 days holiday plus other benefits.
Seniority: Senior
Closing date: 9:00am, 4th May
About GLAN
GLAN is an independent non-profit organisation made up of lawyers, investigators and campaigners. We pursue legal action against powerful actors involved in serious human rights violations and environmental harms, working across borders with international and local grassroots organisations.
Our vision is justice across borders.
We are a fully remote team - our committed colleagues are spread across multiple countries, and we have offices in Ireland and the UK.
We currently work across three key focus areas:
- Accountability for Atrocity Crimes
- Environment and Climate Litigation
- Abuses in Value Chains
About the role
The Chief Operating Officer at GLAN will play a crucial role in steering the team in the successful implementation of the charity’s organisational strategy, and will be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day smooth running of the organisation – in order to build a sustainable, compliant, resilient and well-governed organisation.
The ideal candidate
We are looking for an experienced leader with a proven track-record of delivering financial oversight and overseeing complex budgets and projects to completion in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone who possesses excellent people skills, who is emotionally intelligent and can guide a dynamic team remotely.
The Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for the delivery of core services and will manage a core team of staff to deliver Finance, HR, Fundraising, Communications and Governance.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in a similar role, with in depth understanding of how charitable, purpose driven organisations operate. You must have excellent leadership skills, a solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics, financial planning and budgeting skills, and an advanced understanding of business planning, budget and project management.
Key Responsibilities
Senior Leadership
- Lead the Senior Leadership team in the implementation of our revised organisational strategy 2027-2030.
- Ensure organisation-wide financial oversight and operational business planning.
- Provide guidance and support to GLAN’s team.
- Deputise for the CEO when necessary and take ownership of high-level decision-making.
Operational oversight
- Maintain operational oversight so that legal, advocacy, funding and finance align with GLAN’s organisational strategy.
- Oversee and facilitate the flow of information between the legal and operational teams so that our legal case works aligns with finances, commitments to funders, team capacity, and communications plans.
- Ensure that systems enable on-going monitoring of expenditure so that fundraising and finance are aware of gaps/underspends.
- Help ensure cases/teams are sufficiently resourced in terms of staff capacity.
- Ensure joined up working, and provide strategic guidance when challenges arise.
People and culture
- Provide strong leadership to ensure a professional and healthy working culture.
- Build on GLAN’s existing commitments to a working culture that is in line with our values, overseeing team-wide consistency to HR line-management, 1:1’s, annual 360 reviews and performance.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and staff development and staff feedback.
- Ensure policies on anti-racism, equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are embedded in how we work.
- Support the embedding of GLAN’s values across GLAN’s work.
- Oversee relationship and dialogue between GLAN’s SLT and Trade Union representatives.
Governance and Board relationships
- Lead on ensuring that GLAN is compliant with our legal, regulatory, health & safety, data protection / GDPR and employment law obligations.
- Ensure we have all necessary policies in place and take the lead on coordinating the establishment and review of existing and further policies. Oversee the regular review of GLAN’s risk management frameworks and our risk register.
- Oversee GLAN’s governance structures (internal reporting, Board meetings etc.), ensuring decisions are well informed and documented.
Financial oversight
- Oversee financial operations: budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, expenditure controls, financial reporting, payroll.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, audit requirements and donor / funder financial reporting obligations.
- Manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, banks, and financial service providers.
- Ensure best practices are followed and financial risk is identified and managed appropriately.
Operations
- Ensure the smooth running of IT, data protection, office management. Managing relationships with our external providers.
Person Specification
Essential
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in senior leadership roles, delivering successful organisational financial oversight- with expertise in business planning and complex project management.
- Demonstrable experience of high-level budgeting, forecasting, auditing, proven accountability for ensuring financial sustainability and compliance.
- Minimum of 10 year’s line management experience.
- Excellent strategic thinking and planning skills, able to bridge between high-level strategy and operational detail.
- Sound judgement, risk-management and governance experience; familiarity with compliance, data protection / GDPR, employment law etc.
- Exceptionally organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present complex operational, financial or legal information clearly.
- Strong collaborative approach, ability to work across teams, offer guidance to other senior level staff, and clear people management skills.
- Expertise in ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, particularly in the charity sector.
- Understanding of UK charity law and governance, including experience with Board of Trustees.
- Aptitude in decision making and problem solving, and confidence in providing guidance to boards and CEO.
- Warm, people-centred and positive approach.
- Emotionally intelligent, able to self-reflect, be honest and conduct open conversations with sensitivity.
- Solution-orientated, able to anticipate and resolve challenges.
- Strong alignment with GLAN’s values and our mission.
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and committed to GLAN’s ongoing anti-racist learning and practice.
- Commitment to developing an organisational culture in which our team thrives and we can achieve meaningful impact in our work.
- Ability to handle difficult situations and handle confidential information.
- Ability to balance GLAN’s operational priorities with our values.
Desirable
- Experience of operating in non-profit / mission-driven / legal organisations.
- Previous experience working in a human rights or environmental protection focussed setting.
- Legal or compliance experience.
- Experience of change management and scaling teams or systems.
- Experience of hybrid / remote team leadership .
- Experience of supporting culture building.
- Experience of working to decolonial commitments.
- Experience of delivering organisational change programmes.
- Legal or compliance experience.
- Experience of change management and scaling teams or systems.
- Experience of hybrid / remote team leadership
- Commitment to equity, learning and continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of HR practices and employment law.
- Fundraising experience.
- Accountancy qualification, Leadership or management qualifications, Project management qualifications e.g. Prince2
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We particularly welcome applications from candidates with lived experience of the issues that GLAN works on. We strongly encourage applications from disabled candidates, older candidates, and Black and racially minoritised candidates, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation. We use an anonymised recruitment process to ensure fairness. Each applicant will be individually assessed against the essential criteria regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or belief. We will use positive action on the basis of race and/or disability in case of a tie break situation.
Our values
Decolonial - We are committed to building decolonial, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive approaches at GLAN.
Collective Power - We believe lasting change is built through collective action and power sharing.
Responsive - Working across interconnected global systems that are ever in flux, we aim to be adaptable, nimble and responsive to make the biggest impact we can.
Steadfast - We know the kind of change we want to see won’t happen overnight, that’s why we strongly value patience and persistence.
Self-Reflective - We recognise the power and privilege we hold as an organization. We’re committed to fostering a culture of honesty, reflection, and continuous learning, constantly examining how we work within the system and why to help us strengthen both our organisation and the movements we support work within the system.
How to apply
To apply, please use our application portal. Applications are due by 9am 4 May 2026. We will not review applications sent via LinkedIn or email.
GLAN does not use AI to review applications, and we ask candidates to avoid its use in this process. We want to read about people’s experience in their own words.
If you need any reasonable adjustments, including this job pack to be sent in a larger font, in order to apply for this role, please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Details
Position:Head of Community Support and Operations
Location:Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Hours:30 hours to be taken flexibly over Monday – Friday; 1 day wfh allowance
Salary: £50,562 FTE (£40,996 pro rata)
Contract type:Permanent
Reportable to: CEO
Direct reports: Volunteer Development Co-ordinator, Charity Advisor and Partnership Coordinator and any relevant roles that develop
Job Purpose
The Head of Community Support and Operations is a pivotal new role being introduced to the executive team at Barnsley CVS. This person will be a key role in the growth and development of the executive team. You will play an exciting part in the delivery and development of the recently developed 4-year strategy and theory of change. Your role will drive intention and focus on developing our support to the sector in a meaningful way to high standards, whilst ensuring our own internal operations reflect best practice. You will need a strong knowledge of charity set up, management and governance along with a passion for what the VCSE sector does. You will be confident in people management and development; have the ability to work inclusively with a wide range of people and backgrounds and the skill to see gaps and opportunities for service development.
You will work closely with the Head of Strategic Partnerships to identify gaps and opportunities to develop our offer of support to the sector whether through direct services, training, brokerage agreements or membership offers. As you identify these opportunities, you will work collaboratively with the Head of Business Development to explore commercial income options that are also in line with our mission and vision.
Using your excellent people skills, you will act as the first point of contact for HR matters within the charity, overseeing the general management of our online HR system, policies and procedures. You will work in collaboration with the CEO in any areas that need significant development or management.
You will keep up to date with new initiatives and ideas in the wider infrastructure sector, relevant legislation and modern thinking in relation to charity management best practice.
Benefits:
- 33 days annual leave increasing with years of service + annual leave given between Christmas and New Year that doesn't count against your annual leave
- Sick leave entitlement increases with years of service
- 5% pension contribution
- Paid leave to complete voluntary activity for up to 5 days pro rata
- Discount on local gym membership
- Flexible working with TOIL given for any additional hours worked
We provide leadership, support and coordination to the vibrant VCSE sector in Barnsley to create a positive drive that impacts communities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
What will you be doing?
Manage caseload efficiently and effectively in line with The FA policies, procedures, regulations, protocols and thresholds:
- Undertake investigations in respect of allegations or concerns made against individuals within, or seeking to enter, football.
- Complete risk assessments and, where appropriate, recommend a risk management plan to the Safeguarding Case Manager, Professional Game Safeguarding Manager, Safeguarding Quality Assurance Manager or Head of Safeguarding Case Management.
- Prepare comprehensive reports and paperwork for consideration by the Safeguarding Review Panel for cases which require an order in accordance with The FA's Safeguarding Regulations.
- Progress cases to their full conclusion within the timescales stipulated by The FA and in adherence to The FA Safeguarding Case Management Team's Practice Standards.
- Keep all case files up to date by accurately and consistently recording actions taken on cases using The FA's Case Management system, in line with FA Data Protection Policies and protocols and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice.
- Liaise with County FAs, Clubs, Leagues and other FA departments as well as statutory agencies throughout safeguarding investigations to ensure timely information sharing and inform The FA's assessment of risk.
- Liaise regularly with Individuals subject to safeguarding investigations to support their understanding of and engagement with the process.
- Ensure the FA fulfils its legal duties under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, including referrals to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Other:
- Work collaboratively with colleagues within The FA Group and external agencies, e.g. County FAs, the professional game, statutory agencies, Local Authority Designated Officers and other statutory agencies.
- Work with and support the network of Designated Safeguarding Officers in football and contribute to regional County FA meetings, and assist in the delivery of training, where required, at a regional or national level.
- Self-reflect on performance, ask for feedback, identify relevant learning needs, attend and effectively prepare for regular supervision and relevant management meetings.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding practice, taking accountability for ongoing professional development.
- Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained.
- As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
What are we looking for?
Essential for the role:
- BA/MA in Social Work, Police Officer (with relevant Child Protection experience), Youth Offending Officer or Probation Officer with a relevant degree or a lawyer experienced in child & family law.
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in front-line child protection intervention and/or risk assessment of adult perpetrators, and application of risk assessment tools.
- Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks and best practice.
- Evidence of a child-centred approach and an understanding of children's rights, needs and best interests.
- Excellent report writing skills, including risk assessments, risk management report writing and analysis of risk.
- Experience in handling sensitive information with discretion.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Flexible approach to hours and travel.
- Evidence of continuous training and development.
- Emotional resilience.
- Knowledge of relevant child protection legislation and statutory guidance.
For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page,
Job Title: Supporter Care Officer
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 1 April 2027
Hours: Part Time – 4 days a week (ideally Tuesday to Friday)
Salary: £22,248 per annum (FTE £27,810)
Location: Based in our Andover Office in Hampshire
Join us in Beating Macular Disease
Are you an experienced Customer Service Administrator who would love to use your skills to help us Beat Macular Disease?
Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.
The Supporter Care Officer will ensure supporters, donors, volunteers and members of the public have a positive and memorable experience of contacting the Macular Society by coordinating across colleagues and partner organisations to deliver an exceptional level of customer care that deepens relationships with our supporters.
This role part time 4 day a week (ideally Tuesday to Friday) 9:00am to 5:00pm with one hour break, on a fixed term contract until 1 April 2027.
If you have great Customer Service Skills, then we would love to hear from you!
Do you have
• Proven experience in a customer care role
• Experience of handling a large volume of calls and emails, with a good telephone manner
• The ability to empathise with others and handle difficult situations with sensitivity and diplomacy
• Proven experience of analysing, investigating and resolving complex complaints and enquiries as well as processing and analysing data
• Excellent team working and collaborative working skills and the ability to develop effective partnerships as well as work independently under own initiative
• Ability to multitask and prioritise multiple projects and work streams with an openness to take on additional tasks, as and when required
• Strong IT skills including Word, Outlook and inhouse databases.
• A positive can do and hands on approach.
In return we provide a great working culture, 27 days annual leave, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and 6% pension contribution.
Macular Society is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:
• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability in the covering letter/application email
• Where the minimum (essential) criteria have been met, we will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.
We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and welcome applications from all parts of the community, in particular people with lived experience of sight loss.
Please view the full job specification on our website.
To apply please email your CV with a covering letter explaining why you want the role and how you meet the job description
Closing date: 26 April 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 6, Thursday 7, and Friday 8 May 2026
To apply please email your CV with a covering letter explaining why you want the role and how you meet the job description
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Interim Events Fundraising Officer
Bowel Cancer UK is the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.
We currently have employees working across four nations in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to deliver our ambitious new strategy, On a Mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a world where nobody dies of bowel cancer.
Job Summary for Interim Events Fundraising Officer
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We are seeking an experienced Interim Events Fundraising Officer to provide additional support to our friendly and passionate Events Fundraising team over the next 12 months.
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The role will involve delivering a range of UK‑wide challenge events from our established events portfolio.
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You will be passionate about events fundraising and enjoy working as part of a busy, collaborative team.
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The role sits within the Events team in the Mass Supporter Giving department, which generates over £1.3 million in income.
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The Interim Events Fundraising Officer will play a key role in our plans to grow and develop this area of fundraising.
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We are looking for someone who:
- Enjoys building strong relationships
- Is confident in creating engaging supporter communications
- Has excellent attention to detail
- Thrives in a fast‑paced, team‑focused environment
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In return, you will join a supportive and high‑performing team and make a meaningful contribution to supporting people affected by bowel cancer.
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The role is managed by the Senior Events Fundraising Officer and works closely with:
- The wider Public Fundraising team
- Marketing and Communications
- Data and IT
- Finance teams
- External agency partners
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and at Bowel Cancer UK we are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory basic, standard or enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dependent upon the role.
We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Chief Executive & Creative Director holds the most senior post at Dance City, unites the creative and strategic functions of the organisation, and is accountable to the board of trustees for the good management and impact of the charity. The Chief Executive & Creative Director leads and works collaboratively with the board, senior management team (SMT) and stakeholders and partners to ensure that Dance City creates opportunities for people to create, produce and experience dance at its very best. The Chief Executive & Creative Director drives the business, identifying commercial opportunities, securing financial resilience, and ensuring that Dance City’s programme is at the vanguard of sustainable dance development in the region. The Chief Executive & Creative Director is based in the northeast and plays an active role in the social life and cultural communities of the region.
Role Profile and Person Specification
Key deliverables
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Lead on Dance City’s vision, values and organisational objectives and ensure the relevance and sustainability of its creative programme.
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Ensure there is alignment between Dance City’s creative ambitions and its business needs and that all activity is delivered to the highest possible standards to plan and within budget.
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Grow the organisation’s earned income and shape and set targets for initiatives embracing commercial ventures, corporate partnerships, public funding, trusts and foundations and individual philanthropy.
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Be accountable to the board and to funding bodies, and for the responsible stewardship of Dance City.
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Ensure a strong profile and reputation for the organisation and for dance practice locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
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Initiate, develop and sustain partnerships with existing and potential funders and key stakeholders.
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Lead and enable the senior team; motivate, inspire, and support the development of the wider staff team.
Role profile
Leadership and governance
- Develop and monitor the strategic plan with the SMT and Board.
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Work closely with the Chair and Trustees to ensure the good governance of the charity and that organisational performance is structured and monitored using well articulated, achievable KPIs.
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Support Trustees in being an effective Board, ensuring it comprises the appropriate range of skills and has access to training and development opportunities.
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Deploy Trustees’ skills and networks to identify and activate opportunities for commercial development and business growth.
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Be an inclusive leader, collaborate with and empower the SMT, and motivate, support and develop the wider staff team.
Advocacy, profile and civic engagement
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Promote the profile and reputation of Dance City locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
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Initiate and enable constructive debate about dance and its development by artists, policy-makers and the public, and to promote Dance City’s role in dance leadership.
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Articulate the transformative potential of dance in enabling social cohesion, the centrality of its place in the wider creative industries sector, and its potential, through civic partnerships and collaboration, to make a major contribution to the economy and well being of the city and region.
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Ensure Dance City is part of local, regional, national and international arts discussions and networks, is represented at key events and viewed as crucial to decision-making processes in the dance and wider cultural and social sectors.
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Be the face of Dance City in professional and community networks and at events in the northeast; communicate and advocate for its plans and ambitions to the widest range of people including politicians, the media, funders, artists, audiences and the public.
Creative
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Shape, co-create and communicate the creative vision for Dance City.
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Oversee the development and delivery of a creative programme which appeals to a wide range of audiences, demonstrates excellence, and sets out to grow appetite and demand for diverse dance experiences.
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Build and manage sustainable commercial and funding partnerships which will enhance the profile of the programme and enable the commissioning, programming and presentation of dance within and beyond Dance City.
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Oversee the evaluation of the programme, to ensure quality, to engage in reflection and implement learning with colleagues.
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Maintain an overview of the local and national dance ecology in order to inform advocacy and planning.
Brand, commercial performance and income
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Oversee the design and delivery of effective marketing and communications strategies that are developed and effectively delivered, to retain existing and grow new audiences for dance in the northeast and to promote the Dance City brand.
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Be proactive in the development and delivery of effective fundraising and income generation strategies for Dance City, to ensure that contributed income grows and is diversified, and to develop commercial opportunities enabled by the building and programme.
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Play an active role in identifying and approaching prospective donors, sponsors and funding partners.
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Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with existing and potential supporters and to lead on key public funding and donor relationships.
Finance and operations
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Be accountable for the financial operation of the organisation, ensuring budgets are set and monitored, appropriate financial policies and procedures are in place, compliance with appropriate legal and fiscal frameworks is followed, and that there is timely reporting to the relevant funders and authorities.
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Oversee and ensure the smooth and efficient management of Dance City’s facilities and infrastructure.
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Ensure Dance City remains a visible champion of environmental responsibility.
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Ensure the organisation is fully compliant with all legal requirements, including health and safety, and that all staff are trained appropriately.
People and culture
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Set the tone for and model the organisational culture, be an inclusive and consultative leader, championing employee wellbeing and engagement.
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Ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place for recruitment, induction, appraisals and the professional development of staff.
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Ensure the organisation upholds its principles of equity, diversity and inclusion, valuing the wellbeing of all colleagues.
Person specification
Essential
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Has held a senior role in a cultural venue or within an organisation with a substantial arts programme or partnerships; is well networked in and beyond the cultural and creative industries.
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Understanding of the current landscape and eco-system in the cultural sector and awareness of local/national political initiatives that will impact on - and create opportunities for - Dance City and its partner organisations.
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Understanding of the legal, fiscal, social and political context within which the arts operate, and the contribution they make to health, education, social cohesion and civic pride.
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Understanding of the needs of dance as an art form and a commitment to best practice and to promoting inclusion and equality of opportunity.
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An inclusive leader with experience of overseeing organisational transformation and managing change.
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A track record in relationship building, working in partnership with a range of funders, agencies and organisations, and of successful fundraising and income generation from a range of sources.
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A strong advocate and compelling storyteller, able to network, represent the organisation, communicate its vision and inspire confidence among existing and potential peers and stakeholders.
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Strong financial literacy and skills, knowledge of charity governance and relevant financial policies and procedures; experience of senior financial accountability.
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Experience of working effectively with a Board of Directors, understanding of best practice in governance and organisational development.
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A commitment to living in the region, able to travel nationally and internationally, and to work some evenings and weekends where there is reasonable expectation to attend events.
Desirable
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Experience of running a building with a diverse and impactful arts programme.
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An extensive network in the cultural sector.
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Experience of significant national/international cultural partnership projects.
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Experience of managing significant public investment programmes such as ACE NPO, Creative Scotland RFO or equivalent.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
At Dance City we believe that voices and perspectives from a range of backgrounds and lived experiences make our understanding of the world and the arts more relevant.
We believe that difference is our strength.
Therefore we actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and those that are under-represented in our city and region and in dance leadership.
Our mission is to ensure the northeast of England is the best place to dance and to experience dance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.