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Smoking is the largest preventable cause of death and disease in the UK and accounts for half the difference in life expectancy between the richest and poorest in society. In 2025, the Government will bring in landmark new laws, making the UK the first country in the world to phase out the sale of tobacco to future generations. We are looking for a proactive communicator and storyteller to join our ambitious and supportive team at a critical time to influence the political direction and wider narrative on tobacco and vaping in Westminster, the NHS and local government.

ASH has recently agreed a new five-year strategy and effective and impactful communications is a critical part of achieving our influencing goals. The Communications Lead will be responsible for our digital and social channels, developing compelling content and copy, as well as managing our media presence and working with journalists to secure coverage of our messages, research and reports.  There’s no such thing as a typical day: you could be involved in everything from creating a social post to explain the implications of a new policy, advising the team on new content ideas for the website, liaising with a national newspaper to comment on breaking news or managing the design of a key report for policymakers.

About the candidate

We encourage individuals to apply even if they don't meet every single criteria listed below, as we value potential, proactivity, transferable skills, and a strong desire to learn and contribute to our mission.

1. Previous experience in a focused communications role managing digital, social and media relations. This could be in an agency, NGO, government department or in-house.

2. Experience of developing strategic communications and developing new ideas and approaches based on insights or evidence.

3. Experience of working with journalists and core understanding of how the media works and what makes a good story.

4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to express complicated messages simply and with authority.

5. Experience and understanding of web publishing tools (e.g. WordPress, Craft, Drupal) for content creation and editing

6. Proven ability and experience with building and maintain professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including journalists, partner organisations, contractors and health professionals.

7. A good level of software expertise, including MS Office packages and web-based platforms. Knowledge and experience of Adobe Creative Suite and Canva an advantage.

8. A flexible approach to working and a willingness to support colleagues across the organisation

9. Strong organisational skills – including excellent record keeping, and an ability to independently manage workload and work to deadlines, while responding to current events.

10.  Enthusiasm for, and commitment to, the aims and objectives of ASH and an interest in public health more broadly. Understanding of policy influencing and government relations would be an advantage, but not essential.

Interviews

Interviews will be held at our office in Vauxhall on 7th May. If cost is a barrier to attending a London-based interview, please let us know and we can help with booking your travel. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments for the application or interview. We really want our process to feel accessible.

At ASH we are committed to ensuring our staff are representative of the diverse world around us and therefore we encourage candidates with a range of lived and professional experiences to apply. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people. We will use positive action under the Equality Act 2010 to appoint from these underrepresented groups if two candidates are equally qualified.

Application Details

Please submit your CV and a covering letter via Charity Jobs.

Your primary task will be to take on responsibility for managing specific projects such as those outlined below, and to lead on other projects as identified by the Chief Operations Officer (COO). You will be working alongside the COO to provide operational, developmental, and strategic support for the charity, ensuring its continuation, sustainability, and success. You will provide strong communication and organisational skills and ensure systems are in place to facilitate effective co-ordination and functioning of all sections of the charity. You would be expected to work autonomously and be able to meet deadlines. You will actively seek and develop new opportunities for our charity and be able to deputise for the Chief Operations Officer when appropriate, e.g., during annual leave. This includes ensuring all reporting aspects are complete, including liaising with other team members.  

AREAS OF WORK, TASKS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

• Responsible for ensuring robust project management documentation is in place, producing milestone plans and monthly updates, and highlighting any risks.  
• Taking full responsibility for the coordination and delivery of designated projects from start to finish.
• Organising cultivation events, including venue sourcing, booking, and attendee management.
• Organising international trips for clinicians, including: booking flights and accommodation; organising travel insurance; managing visa applications and other necessary paperwork; managing all communications with clinicians.
• Bringing teams to the UK for training visits, including: liaising with hospitals and relevant departments; organising flights and accommodation; managing visa applications and other necessary paperwork, managing all communications with clinicians.
• Coordinating and producing/accessing training videos and resources, and liaising with the specialist website provider for upload and management.

Charity Development

• Working to manage charity activities, including, but not limited to:
  • Positioning CLEFT as a respected charity and ensuring it works to influence and encourage good practice within the sector.  
  • Liaising effectively and working with the Board of Trustees, committee members, and section leads, as well as other relevant stakeholders.  
  • Seeking opportunities to promote and develop the charity within the sector.  
  • Supporting the charity in development opportunities with sector specialists, outside organisations, and other key stakeholders to develop relationships on behalf of the charity.  
  • Maintaining a direct link to the Board of Trustees, committee members, and section leads through meeting attendance and ongoing comms via email/WhatsApp, contributing effectively where needed.  

Other areas of responsibility

The Deputy Operations Officer should be prepared to perform other duties that may be necessary from time to time, falling within the remit of responsibility of this post and appropriate under the charitable objects and development plan. These may include but are not limited to:

• Shared running of the virtual office.
• Regularly liaising with Trustees and keeping them updated.  
• Updating and adhering to CLEFT’s policies and procedures, including the development of new policy when directed or identified.  

As a small charity, all team members need to be flexible with their approach and be willing to undertake basic duties as and when required.

The purpose of the role is to utilise effective and efficient administrative and fundraising skills to assist in delivering both financial and non-financial targets which will provide a gateway to all fundraising activity across Maggie’s. 

As Centre Fundraiser, you will assist the Centre Fundraising Manager to implement the fundraising strategy to deliver income targets through proactive donor recruitment and excellent donor care.  This includes supporting and retaining existing supporters and researching new key relationships with individuals as well as partnerships with local businesses, groups and associations.  

You will represent the work, vision and purpose of Maggie’s whilst supporting the delivery of local and central fundraising initiatives and campaigns. This includes presentations, face to face, telephone and written communications.  

There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as frequent local travel. 

Corporate Partnerships Officer

London

£29,480 - £32,699

Our client is looking to appoint a Corporate Partnerships Officer who will help bring companies into long term relationships with them. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, entrepreneurial individual who wants to demonstrate how building relationships with the corporate sector can deliver results, improve patient care, and reduce illness. You’ll be trusted to work autonomously to develop and implement your own ideas on engaging your portfolio of partners and delivering events. You’ll report to and work closely with the Deputy Director of Development.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own individual portfolio of existing and prospective corporate partners
• Stewarding your portfolio through organising 1-1 meetings and cultivation events
• Developing high-quality funding proposals with the support of relevant project teams
• Identifying new opportunities to secure corporate support through research and networking
• Undertaking due diligence on prospective corporate supporters and ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and legislation including the ABPI Code of Practice
• Supporting the delivery of the corporate partnership programme of activities
• Ensuring corporate partners are thanked/recognised in an appropriate and timely manner
• Ensuring that database records for corporate supporters and prospects are up-to-date, accurate and adhere to data protection law and best practice

About you

• Educated to degree level
• Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills
• Confidence in maintaining and establishing relationships at a senior level
• A demonstrable ability to negotiate and influence others
• An articulate and persuasive written style and the capacity to draft compelling proposals
• A genuine desire and interest to build partnerships between the charitable and corporate sectors and an enthusiasm to engage with corporate partners

Closing date: 09 May 2025

Interview date: 19 and 21 May 2025

Our client positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

Our client is all about their people – their members, staff, volunteers and leaders. They educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know they can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into their community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients they serve is a priority for them.

We have an exciting role as a Fundraising Officer to join our small but ambitious fundraising team.  We are embarking on a significant capital redevelopment, and will raise income through trusts and foundations, individual donations and corporate supporters.

You will be responsible for supporting the Head of Fundraising with timely communications to both supporters and prospective donors, researching potential fundraising opportunities, maintaining the CRM system and reconciling fundraising accounts.

You will be involved in the creation of fundraising campaigns and be required to liaise with team members from across the organisation to gather information develop these campaigns.

Welfare Rights Adviser & Triage Officer

Salary £32,445 per annum ( £19,467 pro rata for part time) - subject to skills and experience 

Hours of work 22.5 hours a week over three days (initially a 3 month temporary contract). Hybrid working for the foreseeable future with regular attendance to the office at least 2 days a week at Royal Free Charity, The Pears Building, Pond Street, London, NW3 2PP and Royal Free Hospital- Support Hub.

Our vision

Our vision is for everyone served by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) to have access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce, and driven by medical research that has a global impact. We support the 17,000 staff of the RFL and their two million patients across Barnet, Chase Farm, North Mid and Royal Free hospitals and more than 30 NHS services.

What we do

Through the services we provide, and the programmes and equipment we fund, we make a profound and immediate difference to patients’ experiences of care. Our volunteering, support hub, and complementary therapy teams enhance the hospital journey for all patients – whether they live locally or come from further away to access the trust’s specialist services. Our support of the RFL workforce enables staff to perform at their very best. Spanning individual professional development and training through to organisation-wide interventions, our initiatives bolster employee resilience and mental health so staff can achieve the best outcomes for patients. We fund ground-breaking research with the potential to change people’s lives, whether it’s through our grants programme or delivering major capital funding appeals.

Our approach

We are a solution-focused strategic partner to the RFL, helping our hospitals to go further and faster than the NHS could do alone. We believe funding decisions should be made based on strategic priority and impact, with a strong focus on co-production.

The Royal Free Charity (the charity) invests in:

- enhanced support for patients

- vital support for our staff

- ground-breaking research and innovation

- cutting-edge medical equipment

The generosity of our donors, fundraisers and volunteers enables us to do this.

The charity, which employs over 90 people, is working towards becoming an employer of choice.

The role

The welfare rights adviser & triage officer will report to the welfare rights supervisor.

Welfare and benefits casework (approximately 50% of the role) and Triage officer (approximately 50% of the role).

In this role, you will triage all referrals we get into the Support hub and take a small number on as casework.

You will be supporting people affected by long term health issues with financial challenges, supporting with benefit and housing advice, and referring on for further support where appropriate. 

The team

The support hub department is here to support people affected by long term health conditions (patients and carers), to help them with the practicalities of living with a chronic condition; to improve wellbeing and quality of life. 

We are here to transform patient experience and staff experience and change lives for the better.

We aim to play our part in addressing inequalities in health, through supporting with the wider determinants of health (e.g., finances, housing); areas which can have a direct impact on someone’s health outcomes and recovery. Through doing this, we support the NHS and Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust staff, stepping in where they may not have the time or expertise.

Principal accountabilities / responsibilities: -

Welfare and benefits casework (approximately 50% of the role) and Triage officer (approximately 50% of the role)

Triaging:

· To provide an efficient and effective system to support referrals and enquiries into the support hub welfare rights advice service.

· To assess eligibility of referrals and enquiries, according to set criteria

· To triage referrals into the service (usually patients referred from Royal Free Hospital clinicians), assessing individual situation and level of need).

· Offering one-off advice based on circumstance, providing accurate, up to date information

· To allocate those with the highest level of need for ongoing case work to an adviser

· To develop and maintain effective working relationships and referral systems, with a broad range of service providers.

· To refer or signpost people to other services where required 

· Establishing trust, effectively responding to clients going through challenging times. 

· Making sense of information, using your skills as an adviser to establish where and how help is needed for each individual.

· Give value to the resources of the client who is accessing support, helping to focus on a positive client journey.

· A small number of those that you triage, you will take as casework.

Welfare and benefits casework

· To provide welfare rights advice and casework for people affected by long-term health conditions, including inpatients, outpatients, and carers.

· To work two days per week on site, mainly based at the Royal Free Hospital or the Royal Free Charity officer

· To provide advice and support on welfare benefits, housing matters (that do not require a solicitor), and non-FCA regulated debts.

· To check whether clients are in receipt of all the benefits they are entitled to and help them claim relevant benefits.

· To help clients understand benefit decisions and challenge them (where appropriate) by way of mandatory reconsiderations and appeals.

· To help clients ensure they keep to their responsibilities in respect of their benefit claims, for example by notifying any relevant changes of circumstances.

· To refer or signpost clients to other agencies or departments as appropriate, e.g., housing solicitors; community care cases involving social services and NHS duties, FCA-regulated debt and immigration services.

· To signpost or refer to other services that might be valuable to a client such as condition specific charities, mental health support, or offerings in the local community that would improve their health and wellbeing.

· As part of this role, there may be some advice given to NHS staff.

· There may also be some involvement in new advice projects

Working with others

· To provide a combination of face-to-face and telephone appointments.

· To ensure that people accessing the service feel welcomed, valued, and understood.

· To provide first class customer service to all enquiries, including staff, patients, and carers of the Royal Free London

· To effectively support RFL hospital staff, feeding back to referrers, and focusing on building positive relationships across the Trust.

· To engage effectively with casework supervision, including by keeping accurate, up-to-date records on the case management system and following internal team processes

· To work with the support hub team members, offering peer support, sharing learnings, and participating in team meetings

· To build effective working relationships with staff in other departments of the Charity

· To build good working relationships with other relevant organisations, and to liaise and establish contact with relevant national and local agencies and services.

· To maintain up-to-date knowledge of external agencies and changes in legislation, policies and practices and adapt and share this information as appropriate.

· Safeguarding – to be aware of your duty to protect individuals to live free from abuse, harm and neglect, and to follow correct internal policies and procedures where you have concerns for an individual.

Administration

· To provide a high-quality service that is personal, responsive and sensitive, ensuring confidentiality and adhering to the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR.

· To maintain case records for all client contact, to enable the continuity of casework, ensuring an accurate and up to date case work system, using our case management system ‘Advice Pro’, following the advice team processes and keeping to the ‘terms of service’ we send to clients.

· To maintain the diary for booking appointments and follow-up actions, using the case management system.

· To respond to phone and email enquiries from clients and third parties, in a timely manner.

Person Specification

Qualifications

· CSE/GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent

Experience

• Extensive experience working in a welfare-rights related role and independently (Essential).
• Managing your own case load, supporting people with a range of welfare issues including benefits (applications, mandatory reconsiderations, appeals) and housing issues.  (Essential).
• Experience of working with people affected by long term health conditions would be beneficial, as well as an understanding of the issues and challenges they face.
• To have experience using a case management system; proficiency with Advice Pro would be advantageous.

· Not for profit or NHS experience would be helpful.

Skills & knowledge

• Up-to-date knowledge of welfare benefits and rights, housing and debt (considering what matters must be referred on)
• To have excellent communication skills, including: 
  • Outstanding listening skills
  • Effective verbal skills, while adapting your approach to different audiences
  • Excellent written skills
• The ability to empathise and support people going through difficult times
• To be able to deliver a high quality of customer service to agreed timescales; and
• To be highly proficient in carrying out independent and varied case work
• Excellent IT skills, including a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• To have an outstanding eye for detail and accuracy.

· The ability to prioritise, organise and manage workload effectively whilst dealing with unplanned interruptions.

• Awareness of other pathways and services available to signpost or refer people.
• To have excellent numeracy, literacy, and administrative skills.
• To be willing to continue updating own knowledge and skills, including learning of new systems where required. 
• To be self-confident and willing to take responsibility.
• Gaining insight from your role to inform the RFC’s contribution to national conversations.

· Able to deal with sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner.

· Understanding of the role of health and social care services and pathways would be helpful

Benefits:

Core benefits

· 25 days of paid holiday, plus three-day office closure rest period between Christmas and New Year, and UK bank holidays. This increases to 30 days leave after five completed years of continuous employment (all leave is pro rata for part time employees).

· A contributory pension scheme, where we match your 4% contribution towards your pension. If you choose to increase your payments into your pension scheme, we’ll match your contribution up to 9%.

· A sick pay package that offers one month’s full pay and one month’s half pay in any 12-month period if you’ve been with us for less than two years. This rises to two months’ full pay and two months’ half pay in any 12-month period after two years of continuous employment.

· Occupational maternity pay and paternity pay packages that provide more generous support than statutory pay alone.

· A flexible working policy to support our employees’ work/life balance.

Support for your financial wellbeing

As a member of the Royal Free family, you’ll be entitled to benefit from:

· Expert financial advice from our financial partner, the London Credit Union

· Savings on purchases with the Blue Light Card

· Our Death in Service benefit

Support for your health and wellbeing

· Subsidised gym, pool and classes at our Rec Club in Hampstead

· Secure bicycle parking and shower facilities at our Hampstead site

· Fortnightly guided meditation

· Free massage therapy from our complementary therapy team

· Menopause peer support group

· Employee Assistance Programme offering 24-hour access to free confidential advice and support on work and personal issues.

The recruitment process

To apply for this post send your:

• CV (please include your last employer and dates of employment)
• Cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification. 

Please note, that applications submitted without a cover letter may not be considered for this role.

Closing date for application: Thursday 10 April 2025, midnight

Interview date: Tuesday 22 April 2025/Wednesday 23 April 2025

Please kindly note that we may close the job advert before the closing date if we receive a large volume of applications.

- You must be eligible to work in the UK

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may require during the recruitment process. 

As an equal opportunities’ employer, the Royal Free Charity is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Royal Free Charity and act in line with our values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect

Legacy Marketing and In Memory Manager

Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.

The Legacy Marketing and In Memory Manager is an exciting new role at MDUK, that will sit within the Individual Giving and Legacy Marketing team. You will be responsible for delivering the legacy marketing programme as well as excellent stewardship of Legacy and In Memory supporters. This role will help raise vital income to fund MDUK’s care, support and advocacy services and fund ground-breaking research into treatments for muscle wasting conditions.

About us:

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 110,000 children and adults in the UK. 

We share expert advice and support to live well now; fund groundbreaking research to understand the different conditions better and lead us to new treatments; work with the NHS towards universal access to specialist health; and together, campaign for people’s rights, better understanding, accessibility, and access to treatments.

Benefits:

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

At British Heart Foundation (BHF), we are dedicated to funding lifesaving research to combat heart and circulatory diseases.  

As a Senior Product Owner, you’ll lead the development and management of our new Data Intelligence Platform in partnership with the Medical Directorate. This platform will play a crucial role in advancing our analytics capabilities, helping measure, evaluate and share the impact of the research we fund and the health and care projects we deliver, as well as improving patient outcomes through data-driven insights.

You’ll work with closely with key stakeholders within the business to deliver a product strategy for the Medical directorate, ensuring it is prioritised, planned, delivered and measured. This will include delivering the strategic direction for new features, enhancements, and capabilities.

As a data-driven decision-maker, you’ll leverage key metrics to inform work and track progress. You’ll also be a member of our Product and Agile Chapter and play a role in setting product standards and contributing to new processes and ways of working within British Heart Foundation (BHF). 
 
Working arrangements 
 
Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract. 

This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office.  

At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average.  The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.  
 
About you 

With significant relevant industry experience in technology product management, you’ll have strong knowledge and an understanding of digital product development and product life-cycle management. 

You’ll have good knowledge of Agile SCRUM digital delivery processes and practices, as well as good knowledge of UX, UI and customer insight practices (learning and development towards certification can be provided). 

With a proven track record of success as a Product Owner, able to demonstrate leadership of product vision, backlog management and prioritisation based on customer and stakeholder needs.

To be successful in this role you’ll also have the following skills and experience:

• Significant experience of leading and line managing a team of Product Owners.
• In-depth experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams to gather requirements and steer them through discovery, refinement and delivery.
• Experience of measuring products against key performance indicators such as reach, conversion and user satisfaction.
• Experience of balancing customer needs and business needs to make effective product decisions to prioritise development.
• An excellent strategic thinker and product leader with strong commercial nous. Excellent technical skill, effective at simplifying complex problems into component parts for short, medium and long-term delivery.
• Excellent planning and organising skills, effective at prioritising, scheduling and tracking work across dependencies taking account of deadlines, staffing and resource requirements.

About us 
 
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases. 

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.  

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed. 

Interview process 

1st stage interviews will be held, via MS Teams, w/c 21 Apr 2025. 2nd stage interviews will be held, in person at our London offices, w/c 28 Apr 2025. 
 
How to apply  
 
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click through to our careers site to apply. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria. 

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey. 

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us. 

Unlock the potential of your finance expertise and make a lasting impact in the world of philanthropy.

The University of Warwick is seeking a dynamic Philanthropic Finance Manager to shape the financial strategy that powers impactful charitable giving.

Job Title: Philanthropic Finance Manager

Location: University of Warwick, Coventry, UK

Department: Development and Alumni Engagement

Salary: £46,485 - £55,295

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Hours: The role is hybrid, with a minimum requirement of 2 days in the office

They offer a £5K market supplement which is payable to individuals who are up to date with their professional accountancy qualification (CCAB or CIMA) 

Benefits: Generous pension scheme, 30 days of annual leave, excellent maternity and paternity leave, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) dental cash plans, comprehensive medical insurance, eye care provisions, discounted gym campus membership, hire bike schemes, and additional employee discounts.

About the University of Warwick:

The University of Warwick is a prestigious, globally renowned research institution, consistently ranked among the top universities in the UK and worldwide. Located on the outskirts of Coventry, its vibrant campus is a dynamic hub of cultures, ideas, and innovation. Committed to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement, Warwick takes pride in its reputation for pushing boundaries and driving real-world impact.

The Role:

As their Philanthropic Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing and optimising philanthropic income, ensuring every donation makes a meaningful impact. Working closely with fundraisers, academic departments, and finance teams, you’ll shape financial strategies that support scholarships, research, and development projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the financial management of philanthropic donations, ensuring compliance, transparency, and alignment with donor expectations.
• Collaborate with fundraisers and academic teams to model project costs, assess fundraising feasibility, and set financial targets.
• Lead financial planning, reporting, and forecasting to maximise the impact of charitable giving.
• Provide expert guidance on financial regulations, donor agreements, tax implications, and best practices in charitable finance.
• Manage a small team responsible for gift administration, donor reporting, and scholarship fund management.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as the Fundraising Regulator and Charity Commission to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Enhance financial systems and processes to support Warwick’s long-term philanthropic strategy.

About You:

A highly analytical and detail-oriented finance professional, you thrive in purpose-driven environments. You will bring:

• CCAB or CIMA qualification, with extensive experience in financial management
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, VAT, tax regulations, and charitable finance.
• Proven expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and income/expenditure modelling.
• The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience in higher education finance or a fundraising environment (desirable).

Why this role?

The University of Warwick is committed to providing a rewarding and supportive environment. As a member of the team, you will be part of a globally recognised institution dedicated to excellence in education, research, and engagement. This is a unique opportunity to apply your financial expertise in a dynamic, innovative setting, ensuring philanthropic funding is managed strategically to drive meaningful change.

To find out more about this role, please get in touch with Priya Vencatasawmy at Charity People to receive further information and check out the team's Recruitment Website at Recruitment in Development and Alumni Engagement to see behind the scenes in DAE.

Closing Date: Friday 4th of April 2025
Interviews: TBC

Charity People actively advocate for equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match candidates' skills and experiences with charity needs, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Our commitment to diversity drives outstanding outcomes for the charities we collaborate with.

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is looking for a dynamic and proactive Junior Buyer to join our new goods Furniture and Electrical team for BHF Home Stores. This is a fantastic opportunity to support our mission and contribute to the development of new goods within our retail portfolio.

Our award-winning retail division is the largest and most successful charity retailer in the UK with rewarding careers in buying.

As a Junior Buyer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Buyer and wider team in managing the range life cycle, strategic planning, and product development. You will work closely with suppliers, ensuring product quality and optimising stock availability. 

As a Junior Buyer, your key responsibilities include:

• Strategically planning new goods furniture and electrical ranges for BHF Home stores in conjunction with Buyer, taking responsibility for a key area and presenting to senior retail management.
• Negotiating pricing, production, display, packaging and product detail 
• Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers 
• Communicating with suppliers to drive the critical path and optimise stock 
• Working closely with the merchandising team to interpret sales history and analysis to support the buying strategy
• Reducing costs and improving quality of supply
• Achieving budgeted sales and margin for specific product category 
• Maintaining the range plan and relevant documentation and systems
• Analysing consumer buying patterns and successfully predicting future trends
• Comparative shop reports, market research and identifying product trends
• Field liaison to gauge sales feedback and range balance alongside donated goods
• Communicating display guidelines and product information to the field teams
• Supporting the Buyer and wider team with administrative tasks 
• Training and mentoring junior staff
• Maintaining a high level of QA awareness specific to product category

In this position you'll collaborate closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders including UK suppliers, Marketing, Merchandising and store field teams.

About you 

We are looking for someone with previous experience as junior buyer or assistant buyer in a Retail Head Office environment. 

You should have excellent negotiation and communication skills, a proven track record of success in buying goods, and a passion for retail, especially within the charity sector. 

To succeed in this role you will:

• Proven track record of success in buying, product development, range planning and margin enhancement in a retail environment.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Strong commercial acumen and a keen eye for product
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Great organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritise a busy workload
• A proactive attitude with an ability to think on your feet and problem solve whilst meeting tight deadlines and achieving targets
• A passion for Retail, especially within the Charity sector
• Ability to manage, motivate and develop direct reports
• IT proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint & SharePoint

Line management experience and working in retail shops would be beneficial. In return you get the chance to join a talented team that works on exciting projects that really make a difference.

Working arrangements

This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our Northampton office (NN1 2BN).

At the BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average.

How to apply

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My client is a health-based research charity based in the heart of London. They are looking for an Executive Assistant to cover sick leave on an interim basis, until the end of May 2025. This role is office based in Central London with easy transport links. My client is looking for a fast and reliable EA to manage the director's diary, emails and high travel arrangements. If you are a senior-level Executive Assistant with experience in the charity field, this could be the role for you!

Key Duties:

• Prepare documents for the Director, including correspondence, reports, minutes, briefing notes and other papers and preparing presentations
• Briefing Directors ahead of meetings, visits and meetings
• Preparing papers for the Division for submission to the Executive Board and Board of Governors
• Organising meetings at divisional level, including meetings of the senior management team and external parties
• Arranging travel and meetings of the Director
• Process expenses and invoices
• Diary management, organising meetings and appointments
• Email management
• Assist in the preparation of papers for internal and external meetings, attending such meetings and producing minutes, action logs or programme documentation.
• Office management; ordering furniture, stationery, inductions
• Work with other administrators in your ELT unit to ensure that sufficient cover is available when colleagues are absent and that surge capacity is available at times when particular teams have higher than usual and business-critical needs.
• Contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation, collaborating across departments.
• Exercise cost control and seek approval for expenditure to ensure we work within the agreed operating budget
• Ensure adherence to our compliance policies.  
• Undertake any other work that may be reasonably required from time to time 

What you'll need to succeed

• EA / Office Management experience
• Advanced IT Skills - excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including SharePoint.
• Calendar management
• Able to draft correspondence
• Assertive and able to influence with the ability to deal with people at all levels. 
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisation and project management skills
• Able to work on a number of tasks simultaneously
• Methodical and organised approach to work with very high attention to detail. 
• Ability to deal professionally with confidential materials and issues.  
• Tactful and personable. 
• Ability to multitask, prioritise, take initiative and work to deadlines. 
• Able to address conflict and take decisions. 

What you'll get in return
A competitive day rate, with the opportunity to be exposed to some wonderful research within the medical field. You will be working in a location with great transport links within the City of London.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Please note, due to the volume of applications, if you have not been contacted, please assume you have not been successful in the role.

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We are working with a small medical charity to find a new Trusts and Grants Manager to lead efforts to identify, research and apply for grants and nurture ongoing relationships with the grant-giving bodies.

This is initially a 12 month contract with the possibility to extend, it is a homebased role with flexible hours and days. The team meet in person once a month, in London or other locations. This role can be full or part time.

The Charity
A passionate, collaborative health charity dedicated to prioritising quality of life for those in need and their support networks. You would be joining an incredible organisation with a supportive culture offering flexible working.

The Role
Lead Trusts activity for the charity, building on current activity and warm relationships.

Prepare a 2-year Grants and Trusts strategy in conjunction with the CEO, aligning with strategic objectives, events and projects.

Reserach potential funders, building a warm pipeline. Building relationships with the funders and writing compelling grant applications to raise c£250k a year.

Build and maintain relationships with grant giving organisations, progressing existing relationships and seeking to increase the size of donations.

Work closely with the Engagement Manager, who is the point of contact for corporate relationships.

The Candidate
Happy to work in a small team for a growing charity, wokring closely with the CEO to lead Trust activity.

Experience writing funding proposals and securing income from Trusts and Grants.

Experience preparing and monitoring quarterly budgets.

Ability to build long-term relationships with potential grant-givers.

IMPORTANT NOTE

CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews conducted over the coming weeks so please get in touch ASAP to find out more.

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

• Join a small, supportive and passioante charity to help make a real difference in peoples' lives.
• Work in an efficient and proactive team advocating for hospital patients through thr discharge process.  

Advocacy First has a simple purpose, about which we are all passionate, and hope you will be - to help our clients leave hospital in the way and to the place they wish, with all issues resolved and an aftercare plan in place. . 

If you care about helping people, are a good listener and organised with mountains of common sense, then you will enjoy working with us. 

• The role involves working closely with hospital patients. You will be listening to the patient's issues that need to be resolved before they are able to leave hospital, taking action with hospital staff and other organisations to put solutions in place and communicating clearly with all involved and of course the patient to ensure their wishes and needs are met. 
• More specifically, you will be making dure patients are aware of their rights, empowering them to make their own decisions, and advocating for a discharge plan that is in accord with their wishes.
• You will be representing them and speaking up as if you were them on their behalf. ,
• In this role, you would work with other hospital services and local charties and other organisations to resolve the patient's issues.
• If you want a job where no two days arethe same, then this is for you. 
• If you are living in Bromley or a nearby Borough then you are far more likely to be able to join us. 
• A full job description is avaialble on request. 

How to apply 

Click on quick reply on the job page. 

Interviews will be held di=uring April 2025.

Closing date April 12 2025 

You would report directly to the CEO, and day to day to the Senior Advocate.

Person requirement:

If you have many of these slkills then we would like you to apply 

1. Great listener
2. Ability to explain complex information simply
3. Experience in health or Social care, or Advocacy, negotiation and /or research
4. Good at solving problems 
5. Adaptable
6. Experience of confidentiality and safeguarding.
7. Confident IT and paperwokr skills 

We’re not just talking about change — we’ve lived it.

We’re looking for a Fundraising Officer to help power our pre-treatment work.

Location: Woolwich Service Users Project (WSUP), Woolwich, SE18 6BJ 
Salary: £30,000 per annum, pro-rata  
Hours: Minimum 24 hours per week  
Contract: Part-time, fixed-term (with potential for extension) 
Reporting to: CEO 
Closing date: 28th April 2025 

About Woolwich Service Users Project (WSUP) 
WSUP is a grassroots charity providing holistic support to individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, addiction, and mental health challenges in Woolwich and Greenwich. With a focus on lived experience and implementation of trauma-informed practice, we offer a range of essential services, from haircuts and healthcare screenings to wellbeing activities and community advocacy. 

In recognition of our work, WSUP won the Best of Royal Greenwich Business Award 2024 in the Health and Wellbeing category, highlighting our commitment to tackling health inequalities and improving community wellbeing. 

We are seeking a Fundraising Officer to help us grow our income from trusts, foundations, corporate donors, and individual giving.

Fundraising Officer - Job Description 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Fundraising & income generation  

• Trusts & grants: Research, write, and submit compelling funding applications to trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies to secure new and repeat funding. 

• Corporate & individual giving: Work alongside Business Relations Manager to develop relationships with corporate sponsors and individual donors, creating engagement opportunities. 

• Donor stewardship: Manage and nurture relationships with funders, ensuring timely reporting and impact updates. 

• Donor stewardship: Provide timely and effective follow-up communications with supporters, ensuring they feel valued and engaged. 

• Fundraising strategy: Support the development and implementation of WSUP’s fundraising strategy, identifying new opportunities for income growth. 

• Event fundraising: Assist in planning and delivering fundraising events to engage supporters and raise unrestricted funds. 

• Financial oversight: Work with the CEO to develop fundraising budgets and ensure accurate income tracking. 

• Financial oversight: Process cash and cheque donations for Community & Events income, including ensuring this income is processed and recorded accurately on our database which may include batch uploads. 

• Campaigns & appeals: Develop and implement online fundraising campaigns, such as Winter Appeal or emergency appeals. 

• Storytelling & impact reporting: Work with guests (with their consent) to share real-life stories that showcase WSUP’s work. 

Person Specification 

Essential skills & experience 

• Fundraising knowledge: Understanding of trust, foundation, and corporate fundraising, with experience writing successful grant applications. 

• Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and reports. 

• Relationship management: Ability to build relationships with funders, donors, and stakeholders at various levels. 

• Organisational skills: Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Social media: Experience using social media for fundraising and engagement, with an understanding of digital marketing principles. 

• IT proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), databases, and social media scheduling tools. 

• Financial literacy: Ability to create fundraising budgets and financial reports. 

Desirable skills & experience 

• Experience in a small charity setting, ideally within the homelessness or health-related sector, understanding the challenges and opportunities of grassroots fundraising. 

• Knowledge of fundraising legislation, including Gift Aid and GDPR compliance. 

• Experience organising donor engagement events or corporate sponsorship opportunities. 

• Proven ability to use videos and infographics to enhance fundraising campaigns. 

• Experience with volunteer management or coordinating fundraising volunteers. 

Personal attributes 

• Passionate about social justice and WSUP’s mission to support people in crisis. 

• Self-motivated and able to work independently, with a proactive and creative approach. 

• Adaptable and willing to take on a variety of tasks in a small but dynamic team. 

• Resilient and resourceful, with a problem-solving mindset. 

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where flexibility is key. 

What we offer 

• The opportunity to make a real impact in a grassroots charity supporting local communities. 

• Flexible working arrangements (some remote work possible). 

• Professional development and training opportunities. 

• A supportive and inclusive team culture, with a strong emphasis on lived experience and trauma-informed practice.

How to apply 

To apply, please use Quick Apply and add your CV and a cover letter of no more than two A4 pages outlining your suitability for the role (in response to person specification).

WSUP is committed to being an inclusive and equal opportunities employer. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and we particularly encourage individuals with lived experience of social exclusion to apply. 

The role is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, proof of the right to work in the UK, and receipt of two satisfactory references.