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Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Hybrid (London)

£50,000 | Full-Time, 3 year FTC

Are you an experienced leader passionate about the arts and making a difference in education? Join Art History Link-Up (AHLU) as our Chief Operating Officer (COO), where you’ll take the lead on strategic fundraising and operational excellence to expand our reach and impact.

As COO, you will:

• Build Donor Relationships: Collaborate with the CEO to engage funders, partners, and stakeholders, cultivating relationships that secure vital funding.
• Strategic Leadership: Oversee the implementation of AHLU’s growth strategy, ensuring alignment with our mission of providing free art history education to state school students.
• Operational Excellence: Streamline systems and processes to ensure the organisation runs efficiently, supporting programme delivery and fundraising efforts.
• Support Governance: Ensure compliance with charity regulations, support effective governance practices, and guide organisational development.
• Drive Fundraising Success: Develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies to support AHLU’s growth, focusing on major donors, partnerships, and sustainable revenue streams.

Why Choose Us?

• Collaborative Culture: Partner with a dedicated CEO, a small but passionate team, and inspiring donors to achieve meaningful change.
• Professional Growth: Be part of a growing charity, where you’ll shape strategic initiatives and develop new partnerships in an evolving education landscape.
• Flexibility: Enjoy hybrid working with opportunities to engage with funders and partners in London and beyond.
• Fundraising-Focused Impact: Your work will secure the resources that make free art history education accessible to hundreds of students annually, many from underrepresented backgrounds.

About You

We’re looking for a fundraising-focused leader who:

• Has a proven experience in a senior leadership role – preferably in the charity or education sector
• Is able to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously, with strong organisational skills
• Possesses strong financial management skills, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Can lead strategically while managing operational priorities, ensuring a smooth-running organisation.
• Shares a passion for education and the arts, with a commitment to AHLU’s mission of making art history accessible to all.
• Ideally has experience in fundraising and donor management

About Art History Link-Up

Art History Link-Up is a charity transforming access to art history education for state school students. Since 2016, we’ve taught over 500 students, with many progressing to top universities like Oxford, Cambridge, and the Courtauld Institute.

Our work makes a difference: over half our students come from minority ethnic or widening participation backgrounds, and they consistently share how AHLU has opened doors to the visual arts and future career opportunities.

We’re expanding our programmes and piloting new qualifications in collaboration with prestigious institutions, including the Courtauld and Waddesdon Manor. Join us at this exciting stage as we move towards our 10th anniversary and continue to grow our impact.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re ready to lead with a focus on fundraising and operational excellence, apply today. Together, we’ll create a future where every young person can explore and benefit from art history.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

If you’re ready to lead with a focus on fundraising and operational excellence, apply today. Together, we’ll create a future where every young person can explore and benefit from art history.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Young People Support Worker

 

We have a role available for a Young People Support Worker to join Depaul UK and work as part of a services team in Warrington, delivering an assessment, support and move on service to vulnerable clients in supported accommodation. 

Position: Young People Support Worker

Location: Warrington

Contract: Full time, permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours a week

Salary: £24,136 pa + pension and other benefits

 

Closing Date:  27th April, 2025

About the Role

As Young People Support Worker you will work under the direction, guidance and support of a manager/senior worker you will be responsible for a caseload of clients as well as share responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all clients, volunteers and staff in the service. You will participate in our programme of meaningful activity by running group sessions and activities within the accommodation to support young people’s individual development and social engagement.

In accommodation based services you will ensure that the accommodation is properly maintained and support the client to sustain their tenancy and participate in positive and successful move on.

You will work a rolling rota of daytimes, evenings and weekends (some shifts will be lone working) including bank holidays to ensure that young people have full staff support during their most difficult times.

Key responsibilities include:

· Ensure client safety, wellbeing, and adherence to safeguarding and emergency procedures.

· Deliver high-quality risk assessments, support plans, and one-to-one/group support to build client resilience.

· Foster partnerships with local agencies to support clients while following data protection protocols.

· Engage flexibly and creatively with clients, encouraging their involvement in decisions and participation in activities.

· Support clients in accessing education, training, employment, and volunteering opportunities.

· Maintain health and safety standards, prepare accommodations for new clients, and oversee accurate financial records.

· Collaborate with team members, volunteers, and attend training and meetings as required, ensuring contract compliance.

 

About You

You will need to have the following skills and experience:

· Experience working with young people or those affected by homelessness.

· Understanding of the needs of individuals facing homelessness, mental health issues, substance misuse, or the care system.

· Knowledge of risk assessments, support planning, safeguarding, and health and safety procedures.

· Strong literacy, numeracy, IT skills, and commitment to diversity, equality, and professional integrity.

· Ability to maintain professional boundaries, work collaboratively, and reflect on practices for continuous development.

In return for working here, you will receive:

· A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role

· Flexible working model for suitable roles.

· 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service.

· Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.

· Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service

· Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.

· Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.

· Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More​

· Death in service (4x Base salary)

· Legal Advice line

About the Organisation

Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.

You may have experience in areas such as: Support Worker, Peer Support, Project Manager, Care Caseworker, Youth Project Coordinator, Youth Caseworker, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Wellbeing Worker etc. #INDSCP

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

Associate Head of Philanthropy: Campaigns
Advancement
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£56,195 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 21 April 2025

About the role:

The British Museum is embarking on one of the most significant cultural redevelopment projects undertaken anywhere in the world. will transform the Museum for the 21st century while staying open, maintaining the founding commitment to keep the collection safe and accessible to the public for generations to come.

The Philanthropy Team, as a key function of Advancement, will play a vital role in enabling the Museum's vision for the future. As such, the team is expanding, with new roles created to accommodate priority projects including a major acquisition campaign, capital and increased revenue targets for exhibitions and core work.

Key areas of responsibility:

The Associate Head of Philanthropy: Campaigns will be responsible for:

• Cultivating relationships with significant philanthropists with the capacity to give at principal gift level, ensuring support for Masterplan and other Museum priorities.
• Collaborating internally with Museum colleagues on the development and execution of high-profile fundraising campaigns across the breadth of the organisation's work.
• Launching and administering the Director's Masterplan Council to enable peer-to-peer approaches to major philanthropists.

About you:

Above all else, the post holder will need to be a pro-active, results-driven individual who remains focused and productive under pressure. Solid experience of managing senior relationships with major funders in the cultural or heritage sector is essential. As is experience of consulting and influencing internal stakeholders, at all levels, and outstanding communication skills.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our .

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out what benefits a civil service pension provides).
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
• Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Additional details:

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you. We would typically see this role as working on site, as required, several days a week.

We are looking for an additional Community Engagement Officer to join our team working on a contract we hold with the Care Quality Commission. 

Do you live in the south of England? (Please note that this role is remote but you should be based in the south of England and will be required to travel within that region).

Do you have a range of excellent communication skills?

Do you have the skills and experience of engaging with a diverse group of individuals, organisations and groups who represent seldom heard communities?

Are you able to provide outstanding customer care and represent Choice Support in a positive and professional manner to both internal and external agencies?

Are you able to be home-based and have the ability to travel to different locations in the South of England?

Do you want to develop your skills, knowledge and experience of inclusion and diversity and work closely with our Care Quality Commission colleagues?

Then this is the role you’ve been looking for!

What we are looking for:

· A thorough understanding of inclusion and engagement work

· A thorough understanding of seldom heard communities

· To be able work to a high standard with a demanding and ever-changing workload

· Good communication and presentation skills

· Enthusiasm and a positive attitude

· The ability to manage and prioritise a demanding workload

What you’ll receive in return:

· A supportive and collaborative team

· Training and development

· Attendance bonus

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

· Life assurance

· Discounted shopping vouchers

£42,000 per annum
Full time – 35 hours per week
12-Month Contract
Location: Hybrid – Minimum 2 days per week in Head Office in Cheam, Surrey (Tuesday is a set office day)

Our client can’t always prevent the tricky, stressful, sad stuff from happening. But when it does happen, they help current, former and retired civil servants get the best support. Join them as they embark on the next phase of their strategy to ensure they can be there when people need them the most.

It's an exciting time to join their organisation – they are growing and our ambition is to grow faster over the coming 5 years. This role will work as part of a Charity that is working to embed itself back into the heart of the UK Civil Service. You will work with interesting and skilled people both in the Charity and in the UK Civil Service.

They need an ambitious Communications Manager to help them get there! This is a key role in supporting the delivery of their overall communications strategy and annual communications plans. In this role, you will help them to increase awareness, grow participation and drive long-term loyalty within their community, so they can continue to be there when people need them.

The Communications Manager will be working with colleagues across the organisation, while also managing communications contacts across their priority areas and employers within our community. This role will be servicing multiple stakeholders and diverse strands of work simultaneously, whilst delivering on target and on time.

This is a pivotal project management role, working closely with the Head of Communications and three Communications Coordinator colleagues. You will be demonstrating your experience as a sound all-around digital marcoms expert. You are savvy in campaign delivery skills, working with various communication channels, with a track record of delivering outcomes with and via your team.

They are looking for a successful communications professional, preferably with significant experience in the charity/ not-for-profit sector who has managed communications functions and campaign delivery with breadth, context and scale.

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have at least 5 years’ experience working in a similar communications role, with at least three of those managing and developing multiple marcoms campaign delivery. You’ll be experienced in delivering and coordinating income generation campaigns, CRM data management, website and digital development, as well as monitoring and reporting on digital performance.

In return, they can offer you excellent benefits including a health cash plan, Headspace, life assurance, excellent pension, generous annual leave, birthday leave, and interest free loans for season tickets and their cycle to work scheme.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter that states why you would be suitable for this role. The closing date for applications is 5pm on 12 May 2025. Interviews will be held online on 22 and 23 May. Second stage interviews to be held the week after. Please let them know in your covering letter if either of these dates would be difficult for you or if you need any adjustments to enable you to perform to your best at interview. No agencies, please.

Our client is committed to building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the civil service community that they support. They seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias and they encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, or any other factor.
 
You may have experience of the following: Senior Communications Officer, Communications Lead, Digital Communications Manager, Campaigns and Communications Manager, Strategic Communications Manager, Marketing and Communications Manager, Communications Program Manager, Public Relations and Communications Manager, Content and Communications Manager, Engagement and Communications Manager, etc.
 
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Join Our Team as a Community Lived Experience Programme Manager!

Are you passionate about creating social change and working collaboratively with communities to tackle societal challenges? Do you have the skills to lead innovative projects that empower communities? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

About Us
At St Christopher’s, we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities facing death, dying, and loss. We partner with people to respond to challenges such as frailty, isolation, and inequality, and work to build supportive ecosystems where individuals feel confident to care for each other.

Our vision is to help people live well until the end of life, and to challenge societal norms around end-of-life care. The Community Action team works at the forefront of this mission, working with community members to create change and championing community-led initiatives to create meaningful impact.

About the Role
As the Community Lived Experience Programme Manager, you’ll play a key role in working with people with lived experience to share their views and experiences, as well as developing projects that transform how we think about and act on death, dying, and loss. Working closely with people with lived experience, community members, and team colleagues, you’ll help co-design initiatives that respond to real needs and align with our mission of tackling inequality.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting a programme of work to encourage the participation and inclusion of people with lived experience, ensuring they advocate for themselves and others effectively
• Using co-production techniques to develop initiatives with people who have lived experience.
• Supporting Project Coordinators to maintain momentum on impactful initiatives.
• Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on projects to assess progress, impact, and alignment with our long-term goals.

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone with:

• A degree in Social Science, Public Health, Community Development, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of user involvement and community development principles and experience in managing successful projects.
• Co-production skills, including facilitating diverse groups to achieve shared goals.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach, with flexibility to adapt to emerging opportunities and challenges.
• A passion for fostering inclusive and equitable practices that benefit diverse communities.

Why Join Us?

At St Christopher’s, we offer:

• The opportunity to lead meaningful, impactful projects that create real social change.
• A collaborative, inclusive team culture that values lived experience and diverse perspectives.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.

Location: Based in Sydenham with some travel within South London 
Hours: 28.8 (0.8 FTE)
Salary: £32,205.5per annum (28.8 hours per week) FTE 40,257

Ready to Apply?

St Christopher’s is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, faith and religion, disability and age, although we are underrepresented across the organisation with BAME and LGBTQ+ employees, and thus we encourage applications from these groups. We also welcome hearing from you if you have peer or lived experience, as this is an important feature of our team.

Closing Date:  22nd April 2025

Interview Date: Provisional date 7th & 8th May 2025

Philanthropy Manager: Legacies and Special Appeals
Advancement
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
Circa £42,000 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Friday 18 April 2025

About the role:

The British Museum is embarking on one of the most significant cultural redevelopment projects undertaken anywhere in the world. will transform the Museum for the 21st century while staying open, maintaining the founding commitment to keep the collection safe and accessible to the public for generations to come.

The Philanthropy Team, as a key function of Advancement, will play a vital role in enabling the Museum's vision for the future. As such, the team is expanding, with new roles created to accommodate priority projects including a major acquisition campaign, capital and increased revenue targets for exhibitions and core work.

Key areas of responsibility:

The Philanthropy Manager: Legacies and Special Appeals will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing a refreshed legacy strategy designed to promote and cultivate gifts in wills to the Museum.
• Working with colleagues across the Museum to create impactful materials including brochures, online resources and editorial content.
• Creating, delivering and monitoring communications and an inspiring events programme for existing and potential legacy pledgers, working with colleagues across Advancement to ensure best use of resources.
• Line managing the Museum's Stewardship Officer.

About you:

Above all else, the post holder will need to be a pro-active, results-driven individual who remains focused and productive under pressure. Solid experience of managing legacy relationships in the cultural or heritage sector is essential as are outstanding communication skills.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our .

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out what benefits a civil service pension provides).
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
• Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Additional details:

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you. We would typically see this role as working on site, as required, several days a week.

Job Title: Executive Assistant to the COO

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Key Relationships: Director of HR, Senior Leadership Team, Heads of Department 

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £37,000

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

How to apply: Please see the Applicant Pack. 

Interviews: Tuesday 6th May 2025

Role Summary

Southwark Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship for over 1400 years. Now it stands on the vibrant and exciting regenerated south bank of the Thames surrounded by cultural venues such as Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market, the offices of major companies as well as schools and diverse residential communities. It is an inclusive Christian community that offers a welcome to all.

The Cathedral’s mission, ministry and musical tradition are core to its life as a Cathedral and a parish church serving the community. It also relies on the valuable financial contribution made by its income generating activities such as its shop, café, conference rooms, corporate events and concerts. It is a very busy place, attracting 200,000 visitors a year to the Cathedral, its churchyard and medieval herb garden. The Cathedral relies on a small but dedicated team to be inclusive and welcoming to all.

The Executive Assistant (EA) will provide support to the Chief Operation Officer (COO) to assist them in the effective functioning of all governance, human resources and operational arrangements at the Cathedral.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Support for the COO

• Lead the coordination, preparation, planning and follow up for the COO’s briefing for and attendance at meetings associated with the governance of the Cathedral, including Chapter, Finance Committee, Audit & Risk Committee, Nominations Committee, Fabric Advisory Committee and Board of Enterprises.
• Undertake research and assisting in the drafting and review of papers for such meetings. Minute taking will not usually be required (but may be requested from time to time in liaison with members of staff usually responsible for the minutes);
• Support the COO in all their working relationships including building and maintaining excellent relationships with Chapter Members and Committee Members, the Bishop’s staff and with the wider Diocese, as well as with neighbours, contractors, commercial partners and professional advisers;
• Draft briefs and management reports;
• Assist in the research, writing and preparation of the Cathedral’s Annual Report;
• Assist with the drafting and submission of Cathedral-wide documents, such as the Cathedrals Survey, Peer Review etc.
• Assist with the development of the Cathedral’s strategy and supporting reports and documents;
• Assist the COO with national, royal and high-profile civic events planning;
• Provide general administrative assistance in the context of a busy office;
• Promote the mission, purpose and values of the Cathedral;
• Any other responsibilities as may reasonably be required;
• Ensure that the highest standards of professional performance are maintained, and ensure professional skills are regularly updated through participation in training and development activities.
  

Senior Leadership Team & Diary

• Prepare Senior Leadership Team (SLT) meeting agendas and supporting documents, handling arrangements for meetings (Zoom when needed);
• Attend SLT meetings, track actions and report where relevant on items;
• Collate proposals for events from the Head of Events and Head of Visitor Engagement which need SLT approval and include them under SLT standing item on the agenda;
• On behalf of SLT, chair the weekly operational run-through of the Diary Meeting with Heads of Department and other staff;
• Manage the Cathedral diary in coordination with the Estates Manager – make in-house bookings, input the annual liturgical schedule, make alterations arising from the Diary Meeting;
• Act as the Cathedral’s key contact for the Metropolitan Police’s Southwark Counter Terrorism PROTECT Team – provide them with information (proactively and when requested) on Cathedral events and services of interest to the Police.
  

HR

Recruitment

Support the COO with co-ordination of recruitment for new Cathedral and Southwark Cathedral Enterprises Limited staff, in line with Safer Recruitment best practice;

• Co-ordinate the creation of job descriptions with direction from the COO & Director of HR, in liaison with the relevant Head of Department and line manager for the role being recruited;
• Manage the Cathedral’s recruitment processes – identifying platforms for advertisement, arranging short-listing and interview panels, featuring on shortlisting panels where required;
• Lead with preparations for interview – book rooms, invite candidates to interview, arrange testing and advise on test materials where needed, prepare and advise on interview questions;
• Where required, take part in interview panels;
• Manage the appointment process for new starters – communicate process outcomes to applicants (appointment and rejection communications), pursue references, complete pre-employment checks, liaise with colleagues on DBS check requirements;
• Assist with contract drafting for new appointments in liaison with the COO & Director of HR;
• Manage the induction process for new starters – IT set-up requirements, identification and access cards, ensure a desk space is in place for starters prior to arrival, give starters an IT induction and introduction to the Cathedral diary, familiarise new starters with the Staff Handbook, arrange health & safety inductions with the Property team and introductory meetings with relevant members of staff, and liaise with the Visitor Engagement Officer to enrol new starters on the next available staff tour of the Cathedral;
• Assist the Finance team by obtaining new starter financial information, HMRC Starter Forms and other necessary enrolment information.

Operational HR Support

Human Resources Administration for Staff

• Manage the Cathedral’s digital HR system (Mentor) – be responsible for creating and updating staff profiles, setting up each new leave year, monitoring annual leave & sick leave (reporting on these for KPI and audit purposes where necessary) and being the point of contact for staff who have queries on how to use the system;
• Communicate staff annual leave entitlement and respond to staff queries on leave;   
• Support the Finance team with provision of HR information pertaining to the annual audit and insurance cover, e.g. staff numbers, requested contracts, annual leave summaries;
• Assist the COO with drafting of HR documentation/correspondence;
• Work with the Finance team on the provision of Annual Pay Review letters for all staff;
• Keep the Cathedral’s hard copy and digital HR filing systems up to date, in accordance with GDPR best practice;
• Assist the COO with HR audits;
• Support the COO and Director of HR with the rolling update of the Staff Handbook and Cathedral policies pertaining to HR;
• Develop and use process checklists for the HR function, including recruitment, induction, appraisal and exit;
• Oversee the administration of the appraisal and performance management process – liaise with managers to provide templates, resources and advice and ensure these are completed on time and to a high standard;
• Record staff training;
• Liaise with the Diocesan Director of HR for advice and support when queries relating to staff or HR situations arise.

Person Specification 

Skills/Aptitudes

• Ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion;
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Understanding of process management and policy development;
• Able to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of good practice in organisation development, particularly change management and developing organisational culture;
• Able to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of good practice in learning and development, particularly management development and talent management;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with people at all levels – internally and externally;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Effective planning and project management skills, with the ability to set and work to deadlines;
• Ability to move between big picture thinking and minute detail.

Knowledge/Experience

• Accredited HR qualifications (desired but not essential)
• Experience and application of Human Resources policy and processes;
• Experience of implementing new systems and processes to improve efficiency;
• Experience of and commitment to continuous organisational improvement and the ability to act as an agent of change;
• Experience of working in an organisation with both paid staff and volunteers;
• Experience of working within a faith setting;
• Experience of an Anglican or liturgical church and familiarity with the Church of England and its structures.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic;
• Pragmatic and solution-oriented;
• Committed to high standards and continual improvement;
• Willingness to engage with, understand and implement the use of new software, applications and systems;
• Demonstrates a sympathy for the values, aims and ethos of Southwark Cathedral.

Southwark Cathedral is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer. We believe in promoting and building a diverse and inclusive team, and workplace, culture and governance structures that are welcoming to and respectful of all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people whatever their ethnicity, background, age, disability, long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Safeguarding is at the core of all we do. We follow best practice for Safer Recruitment.

Terms and Conditions

Working Hours

The working hours shall be 35 per hours a week, exclusive of meal breaks. Some out of hours working will be required to support meetings and events and this will be notified in advance. Time off in lieu will be awarded in line with Southwark Cathedral’s policy.

Annual Leave

25 days paid leave per annum including statutory bank holidays and an extra day at Christmas.

Probation

The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.

Season ticket loan

Once the probationary period has been completed satisfactorily, the person appointed will be eligible to take out a season ticket loan.

Pension

The person appointed will be eligible to join a defined contributions pension scheme managed by the Church Workers Pension Fund. The Cathedral will contribute half of the annual premium of 10% of salary.

Working Expenses

Reasonable out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

Global Account Manager

Location: London / Hybrid
Department: Programmes & Strategic Partnerships
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £55,000

About Amref Health Africa

Amref Health Africa is the largest Africa-based international health development organisation. We work to bring about lasting health change in Africa.

Headquartered in Nairobi, Amref works in 35 countries to improve access to healthcare and to help create an environment that is conducive to good health. Amref’s programmes focus on: child health and nutrition; communicable and non-communicable diseases; health financing; maternal, newborn health; neglected tropical diseases; sexual and reproductive health and rights; and water and sanitation and hygiene.  Our programmes align with our Global Strategy objectives: to increase primary healthcare access for all, and to address the social determinants of health such as access to education, gender, and exposure to the impacts of climate change.

Amref Health Africa UK (Amref UK) is an independent UK-registered NGO that exists to support the programme and policy activities of Amref. With a UK-based Board of Trustees and staff team, our main purpose in the UK is to develop and manage partnerships with UK donors who want to support Amref’s work in Africa. Amref UK’s Strategy 2024–2030 will deliver growth to support the work towards Africa’s health transformation. We raise funds by engaging supporters and donors from across the giving spectrum.

About this role

The Global Account Manager position will drive the GSK/Amref Health Africa strategic partnership. You will play an integral role in the management of GSK-funded programmes and projects, ensuring timely delivery, effective monitoring, and excellent stewardship of the GSK account. You will be responsible for providing overall quality assurance and oversight for projects and grants/contracts within the GSK portfolio, and for managing related risks and contractual compliance.

This position will build relationships with Amref Headquarters (HQ) and Country Office (CO) teams to ensure co-creation of GSK programmes, taking into account community and Ministry of Health needs, as well as partnership objectives. You will work with geographically and culturally diverse teams, using various channels to showcase the impact of the programmes and partnership. Travel to Africa, Europe and within the UK will be required for the purposes of partner stewardship, programme monitoring, and participation at conferences and events.

How to apply

To apply, please read the attached job description and submit a CV and cover letter (maximum of 2 pages each) demonstrating your interest in and suitability for the role. Applications must be submitted through the Hireful platform by Monday 21st April 2025. First round interviews will take place the week commencing 28th April March 2025.

Amref UK champions inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity in every aspect of our work. We appoint our staff on merit, respecting and valuing the wide range of ways in which they are able to demonstrate the potential, experience and skills we seek.  Unfortunately Amref UK is not able to support UK work permit sponsorship for this role, so all candidates must already hold UK Right to Work status.

Benefits: London Living Wage employer. Commitment to diversity, inclusion and employee development. Flexible working with ability to work up to 80% of work schedule from home. Time off in lieu (TOIL) for work outside of standard hours. 25 days holiday allowance, increasing to 27 days after 2 years bank holidays 3 additional days at Christmas. Generous pension scheme and family leave policies. Employee Assistance Programme & staff benefits through BHSF Connect. Tickets for Good membership. Season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes available. Potential travel to our offices in Africa and Europe as appropriate.

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Philanthropy Manager: Individuals
Advancement
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
Circa £42,000 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 21 April 2025

About the role:

The British Museum is embarking on one of the most significant cultural redevelopment projects undertaken anywhere in the world. will transform the Museum for the 21st century while staying open, maintaining the founding commitment to keep the collection safe and accessible to the public for generations to come.

The Philanthropy Team, as a key function of Advancement, will play a vital role in enabling the Museum's vision for the future. As such, the team is expanding, with new roles created to accommodate priority projects including a major acquisition campaign, capital and increased revenue targets for exhibitions and core work.

Key areas of responsibility:

The Philanthropy Manager: Individuals will be responsible for:

• Maximising income from individuals for a range of capital and revenue projects by securing five and six-figure gifts
• Supporting senior colleagues, including the Associate Head of Philanthropy (Individuals) and Head of Philanthropy in cultivating new relationships at this exciting time in the Museum's history
• Actively stewarding an established portfolio of donors
• Ensuring the highest standards of information management

About you:

Above all else, the post holder will need to be a pro-active, results-driven individual who remains focused and productive under pressure. Solid experience of managing relationships with major funders in the cultural or heritage sector is essential as are outstanding communication skills.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our .

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out what benefits a civil service pension provides).
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
• Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Additional details:

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you. We would typically see this role as working on site, as required, several days a week.

NACE is the UK’s leading charity that supports and champions the education of more able learners. With over 40 years of experience, NACE works with a diverse network of member schools, leaders in education and practitioners to increase challenge for all learners. We believe that that all young people, including the more able, are entitled to have the opportunity to develop their abilities without limits – no matter what barriers to learning they may face and no matter what school they attend.  

NACE is seeking to appoint a Marketing Administrator who will support the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing programme, including effective use of social media, to achieve:

· An increase in take-up of both NACE membership and our product range;

· Effective communications to ensure our current members gain full value from their NACE membership.

The successful candidate will have obtained Level 3 qualifications (A-levels or equivalent) and you may have a degree in an area such as communications and/or marketing. You will have experience of using social media platforms to promote products, events or services, and of using online event platforms. You will be confident using databases and will display excellent attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring our members receive an excellent standard of customer service.

You will have shown the ability to display initiative and to work successfully as part of a team. You will have the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people and display effective listening, verbal and written communication. You will be expected to work effectively under pressure, be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines, react positively to change and embrace new challenges. You will be committed to working for a charitable organisation and/or have an interest in the education sector.

This role reports to NACE’s Marketing and Brand Executive.

Location: Chilton, near Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0RN

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 4-5 days (30-37.5 hours) per week – term-time-only working will be considered

Salary: £24-£27k (fte) depending on experience

Holidays and benefits: 33 days holiday (fte) including 8 bank holidays. Pension auto enrolment after 3 months employment. Free car parking.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter setting out the reasons for your application, making clear how you meet the criteria in the person specification, and detailing one example of how you have used social media platforms to achieve a desired outcome – e.g. increase in followers/registrations/purchases.

Closing date for applications: 12:00 on Monday 28th April. Interviews will be held in the NACE offices on Thursday 1st May. 

The selection process will involve an interview with the Membership and Programme Delivery Manager, and Marketing and Brand Executive. You will also be asked to complete a task relating to the role. There will also be the opportunity to meet the CEO.

Associate Head of Philanthropy: Individuals
Advancement
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£56,195 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 21 April 2025

About the role:

The British Museum is embarking on one of the most significant cultural redevelopment projects undertaken anywhere in the world. will transform the Museum for the 21st century while staying open, maintaining the founding commitment to keep the collection safe and accessible to the public for generations to come.

The Philanthropy Team, as a key function of Advancement, will play a vital role in enabling the Museum's vision for the future. As such, the team is expanding, with new roles created to accommodate priority projects including a major acquisition campaign, capital and increased revenue targets for exhibitions and core work.

Key areas of responsibility:

The Associate Head of Philanthropy: Individuals will be responsible for:

• Maximising income from individuals for a range of capital and revenue projects by securing six and seven-figure gifts
• Supporting senior colleagues, including the Head of Philanthropy and Director of Advancement in cultivating new relationships at this exciting time in the Museum's history
• Actively stewarding an established portfolio of donors
• Developing and leading a high-performing team of HNWI-focused fundraisers

About you:

Above all else, the post holder will need to be a pro-active, results-driven individual who remains focused and productive under pressure. Solid experience of managing senior relationships with major funders in the cultural or heritage sector is essential. As is experience of consulting and influencing internal stakeholders, at all levels, and outstanding communication skills.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our .

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out what benefits a civil service pension provides).
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
• Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Additional details:

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you. We would typically see this role as working on site, as required, several days a week.

The Regular Giving Campaigns Manager will play a key role in growing donations to the College’s Annual Fund by leading on the strategy, execution, and analysis of fundraising campaigns to drive funding for student support. This includes managing telethon campaigns, digital and print appeals, and ensuring smooth delivery with internal and external partners. 

The role also includes stewardship and retention activities, such as publicizing the impact of regular giving and managing the 1509 Society donor circle. The manager will support major donor identification and growth, oversee the regular giving budget, and stay updated on fundraising trends and best practices. There is some CRM and data management, focusing on donor segmentation, analysis, and improving data quality. 

This role is critical to increasing participation among alumni, ensuring sustainable funding for student support and College priorities.

Key Responsibilities
Campaign Planning, Execution & Analysis

• Lead all Annual Fund campaigns, including telethon, giving day, digital and print appeals, which seek to generate funding towards student support, increasing participation among alumni and community base year-on-year. Work with external vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth campaign delivery.
• Plan, lead and execute all telethon campaigns including caller recruitment; training and supervision of callers; production and distribution of pre-call and post-call materials; data segmentation, handling, and analysis to ensure smooth-running of campaigns.
• Prepare Annual Fund communications such as leaflets, letters, and other materials from idea through to drafting, design, printing, and mailing.
• Analyse the efficacy of past appeals to improve performance and lead on identifying trends and donor interests to significantly improve the targeting of appeals.
• Produce reports on progress of Annual Fund activities with relevant metrics and propose appropriate responses to these results.
•  Establish and maintain an understanding of the College’s academic objectives and their relationship to the Development Team priorities.
• Understand the financial position of the College and be confident in articulating how Development activity impacts upon the work of the College, both now and into the future.
• To be responsible for the regular giving budget and resources.

Stewardship, Engagement & Retention

• Help publicise the impact of regular giving to alumni and friends of the College, including writing for newsletters, the website, and social media.
• Develop and deliver stewardship activities for regular donors.
• With colleagues, ensure timely follow-up on pledge renewals and recurring gifts to improve donor retention and engagement.
• Manage and grow the 1509 Society donor circle, and work with the Development Director and Senior Development Executive to identify regular donors to move into the pool of potential major donors.
•  Attend relevant College, donor and alumni events throughout the year as required.

CRM & Data Management

• Manage and update donor data in the CRM to ensure accurate and secure record-keeping.
• Analyse fundraising data to track performance and refine strategies.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and proper stewardship of donor information.

Training

• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and participate in training relevant to the role.
• Keep up to date with regular giving trends, benchmarking, best practice, professional standards, regulations, and new approaches.

General Duties

The post holder will be required to:

• Be familiar with, and work in accordance with, all College’s policies and procedures.
• To participate in training and development required by the College.
• To be willing and prepared to undertake any other duties as directed by the Development Director. The job description may be subject to review in consultation with the postholder.
• To be vigilant and take responsibility for ensuring the Development department and College property and equipment is kept safe at all times. 
• To ensure all personal data relating to individuals is kept confidential in accordance with College policies and relevant data protection regulations.

Person Specification
Essential skills

• Experience in regular giving, fundraising or marketing within a nonprofit, higher education, or similar environment.
• Strong communication and writing skills with the ability to craft compelling donor appeals and stewardship content.
• Ability to plan, manage and execute multiple fundraising campaigns and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail, particularly around donor data management and gift tracking.
• High degree of professionalism, tact and diplomacy, and commitment to donor confidentiality and data protection.
• Ability to work well with internal teams and external agencies to coordinate campaign execution.
• An understanding of digital marketing and the use of social media in fundraising.

Desirable skills

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• CRM/database management experience, particularly with fundraising platforms (preferably Raiser’s Edge)
• Experience managing telethon, Giving Day, or other mass fundraising campaigns, ideally in a higher education setting.
• Knowledge of best practice and trends in fundraising for education and alumni engagement.
• Familiarity with the University of Oxford or a collegiate university environment.
• Experience of recruiting and working with young adult volunteers in a professional setting. 

Terms and Conditions of Employment
Appointment

This appointment is offered as a full time, permanent contract. There is an initial probationary period of six months. The appointment will be conditional on verification of the successful candidate’s ‘Right to Work’ checks and subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and medical clearance through the University’s Occupational Health Services.

Salary
To be paid on the College Grade 6 scale depending on experience. Advancement up the scale is on merit.

Hours of work
Full time 35 hours each week. Standard hours are from 9am until 5pm, with an unpaid hour taken for lunch, Monday to Friday.

Certain events in Development will require attendance outside of these core hours, notably the annual Telethon which is run over 2-weeks, and will likely amount to two weekends, plus 2 extra hours per day for 1-week.

The postholder will be required to work the hours necessary to fulfil the job requirements and subject to operational needs. A willingness and ability to adopt a flexible approach to working hours and duties is essential according to the requirements of the College.

Benefits

• Pension - Eligibility to the Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS). The successful candidate will be entered into this scheme automatically on joining, but on-going membership of the scheme is optional.
• Salary Exchange Scheme - If you join the Oxford University Staff Pension Scheme you will also be enrolled into the Salary Exchange Pension Contributions Scheme on or around three months after joining Brasenose staff.  This scheme is financially advantageous both to the employee and the College as the employer.
• Annual leave - The holiday year begins on 1 January and ends 31 December. The paid holiday entitlement for a full-time contract is six working weeks (30 days) annual leave (5 days to be taken over Christmas break) plus statutory Bank Holidays.  The remainder to be taken at such times and shall be mutually convenient, and agreed in advance. Bank Holidays which fall within the full terms of the University of Oxford are normally worked, for which compensatory time off in lieu will be given. The holiday year runs from 1 January to 31 December.
• Meals - Employees are entitled to take lunch free of charge, when the kitchen is open.
• Welfare Support - Employee Assistance Programme – a free confidential telephone helpline and online medical guidance.  Free annual flu jab.
• Travel Pass Loan - a discounted travel scheme is available with monthly deductions from salary.
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Bike Loan - monthly deductions from salary.
• Sports Facilities - Access to the University Sports club.
• University Card - for discounts in shops, cafes and restaurants and University Leisure facilities.

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 Challenge Events Manager will lead and oversee the Challenge Events Portfolio and management of the Challenge Events Team. 

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.

*Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as applications are received.