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Post Title: Director of Development
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £38,750 - £43,750
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (matchdays, evenings and weekends as required)
Location: AESSEAL New York Stadium
Closing date: Monday 3 August 2026
About this role: This is an exciting opportunity to join Rotherham United Community Trust’s Executive Team and lead the ‘Strengthen and Grow’ theme within the Trust’s United for Change strategy. The Director of Development will drive sustainable growth by strengthening programmes, increasing income, developing strategic partnerships and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation. You will work closely with the CEO, Board and senior leaders to maximise the Trust’s impact while ensuring operational excellence and long-term sustainability.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Programmes and Interventions
- Support department leads and ensure effective delivery of national/regional and local programmes.
- Oversee programme monitoring and evaluation systems.
2. Income Generation
- Develop a business plan with KPIs for year-on-year income growth.
- Innovate and refine fundraising approaches (donors, foundations, corporates, digital).
- Design and market income-generating products/programmes.
- Develop and nurture relationships with new and existing partners including businesses and charities.
3. Operational Management
- Manage financial and physical resources, including budgeting.
- Deliver services that generate income.
- Report to the Trust Board and attend and present at Board/sub-committee meetings.
4. Continuous Improvement
- With reference to the Capability Code of Practice, lead the design and delivery of a continuous improvement plan for internal operations.
- Introduce systems and tools to improve efficiency, staff experience, and service delivery.
- Monitor internal performance metrics and work with team leads to address underperformance.
- Promote a culture of evidence-based decision making and accountability.
5. Team Leadership and Collaboration
- Exhibit and promote the Trust’s values and vision.
- Contribute to strategic planning as part of the Executive Team.
- Provide leadership, direction and line management to designated managers and teams.
- Contribute to Trust strategies, policies, and procedures.
- Work collaboratively across departments to align resource planning with organisational goals.
- Lead Trust Business Development, EDI and Sustainability action plans.
6. Miscellaneous
- Additional duties as assigned by the CEO.
- Comply with Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety policies.
- Demonstrate commitment to inclusive and safe working practices.
- Demonstrate high levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Person Specification: Director of Development
1. Relevant Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a senior leadership or management role.
- Developing and delivering strategic plans that achieve organisational objectives.
- Business development, income generation and securing new opportunities for growth.
- Building and managing effective partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
- Leading and developing managers and teams.
- Driving organisational improvement, change or transformation initiatives.
- Developing new products, services or programmes.
Desirable
- Experience within the charity, sport, education, health or community sectors.
- Experience of leading cross-organisational projects involving multiple stakeholders.
2. Education and Training
Essential
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
Desirable
- Professional qualification in leadership, management, business development or a related field.
3. Knowledge
- Understanding of the sport, physical activity and community development sectors.
- Knowledge of business development, fundraising and partnership development.
- Understanding of organisational performance management and continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation and impact measurement.
- Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and barriers to participation.
4. Skills and Abilities
- Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills.
- Strong relationship-building and networking abilities.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to translate ideas into action.
- Ability to identify opportunities for growth, innovation and improvement.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to use data and evidence to inform decision-making.
- Effective leadership and people management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results through others.
- Ability to challenge constructively and drive positive change.
5. Additional Factors
- Commitment to the values and purpose of Rotherham United Community Trust
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends when required.
- Ability to travel independently for meetings and events.
Everyone in Rotherham: United, Successful and Living Well.



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Veterans Community Occupational Therapist
Salary: £43,487 per annum
Location: Remote working covering Wales. Occasional UK-wide travel is required to attend face-to-face clinical and wider team meetings (approximately 4–5 times per year).
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Please note: This role was originally advertised as part-time. Following a review, it is now being offered on a full-time basis.
Contract: Permanent
About Us
At Help for Heroes, we help the Armed Forces community live well after service.
Life can be tough when a military career comes to an end, especially if it has been cut short by illness or injury. Overnight, people lose not only their job, but also a support network that is like family. There are many ways we help veterans, their relatives, serving personnel, and people who worked alongside the UK military. We help people with their physical and mental health needs, and a range of welfare issues. Our support gives people the skills, confidence and knowledge to make a success of life after service.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterans Community Occupational Therapist to join the Services team at Help for Heroes and play a key role in supporting veterans and their families to access the right clinical and functional support, helping them live well after service.
Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.
About You
Are you a committed, Registered Occupational Therapist, with more than two years’ experience, looking to expand your skills and have the opportunity to work with the Armed Forces Community? If you have an understanding of and empathy with the requirements of veterans and their families, you could contribute your skills and experience to improve the quality of life for our beneficiaries.
About the Role
As a Veterans Community Occupational Therapist, you will:
- Provide community-based occupational therapy input to veterans, supporting their physical health, independence and day-to-day functioning.
- Work with veterans and, where appropriate, their families and support networks to assess needs and identify practical, person-centred solutions.
- Support veterans to navigate healthcare and support pathways, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside Community Nurses and other professionals.
- Contribute to education, outreach and engagement activity to support the Armed Forces Community.
Please see the job description below for more details about the role.
About the Team
You will be joining the clinical team at Help for Heroes, providing community-based support to the Armed Forces Community across Wales. The team works collaboratively as a multidisciplinary group of Occupational Therapists and Community Nurses, finding resourceful ways to deliver care that is right, fair and tailored to each individual.
Our aim is to champion the Armed Forces Community as they transition to civilian life, working together as one team to support long-term health, independence and wellbeing.
In return we can offer you:
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Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion.
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29 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service -plus your birthday off to celebrate!
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Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year.
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Added to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more - with the option to upgrade.
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3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community.
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A generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4× salary as an active member.
Closing date: 2nd Aug 2026
Interview Process: There will be a 2 part interview process. Stage 1 will be online via Microsoft Teams on 13th Aug. Stage 2 will be in person in Cardiff (20th Aug)
Please note: We may close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of strong applications.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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Events Fundraising Assistant
Fixed term contract to May 2027
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum, plus benefits
London N1
Full time – 37.5 hours a week
We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're required to come into the office at least 2 days per week currently Tuesday, and Wednesday or Thursday.
The role is being advertised as full-time, but we would consider someone working 4 or 4.5 days per week pro rata.
Closing date: 5pm, 2nd August 2026
Interviews: 11th and 13th August 2026
An exciting opportunity for an Events Fundraising Assistant has arisen at World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF).
WCRF is the UK's leading cancer prevention charity, focusing on the link between cancer and risk factors such as diet, body weight and physical activity. Through world-leading research, trusted health information and public engagement, we empower people to make informed lifestyle choices to reduce their cancer risk.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Events Fundraising Assistant to help deliver our growing programme of challenge events and community fundraising activities on a fixed-term contract to May 2027. Supporting the Events, Community and Digital Fundraising Manager, you will play an important role in delivering an excellent experience for our supporters from the moment they register through to event day and beyond. You'll help with participant communications, event administration, fundraising stewardship, supporter enquiries, logistics and event delivery, ensuring every supporter feels valued and inspired throughout their fundraising journey.
This is an exciting time to join the team as we continue to invest in our mass participation fundraising programme. With our London Marathon team continuing to grow alongside an expanding portfolio of overseas marathons, virtual challenges and community fundraising initiatives, you'll have the opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of fundraising activities while helping to generate vital income to support our mission of preventing cancer. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a career in fundraising, offering hands-on experience across events, community and digital fundraising within a supportive, ambitious and growing team where you'll be encouraged to develop your skills and take on new responsibilities.
We're looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills who enjoys building relationships and providing outstanding supporter care. You may already have experience in fundraising, events, customer service, administration or another people-focused role, or you may be looking to take your first step into the charity sector. Above all, you'll be proactive, enthusiastic and keen to learn, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work accurately and collaborate effectively as part of a small, ambitious team. Experience of using Microsoft Office packages and CRM systems would be an advantage, while an interest in social media, digital marketing or challenge events would be welcomed.
As our team of supporters is rapidly expanding, we’re particularly keen to hear from candidates who are immediately available for an August 2026 start date.
At WCRF, using AI to work smarter and deliver greater impact is part of everyone’s role and candidates should be open to exploring new, and more efficient, ways of working through the use of AI.
Application Details:
If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.
Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF and equip you for the role.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
WCRF is a UK cancer prevention charity. We look at how diet, weight and physical activity affect the risk of developing and surviving cancer.
Are you an exceptional communicator who enjoys building relationships, delivering memorable experiences and helping others connect with a meaningful cause? We invite you to apply for the Development Officer - Gardens, Libraries & Museums (GLAM) position within Development and Alumni Engagement at the University of Oxford, where your work will help secure philanthropic support for one of the world's leading universities.
Location: Oxford, with hybrid working available
Salary: Grade 6: £35,681 - £41,636 per annum, with a possible extension to £45,212 including an Oxford University Weighting of £1,730
Contract: Permanent, Full time
About Us
Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires", the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you'll contribute to an organisation which delivers ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations.
Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE) plays a central role in enabling the University's ambitions by building meaningful relationships with alumni, philanthropists, trusts, foundations and partners around the world. Within the Gardens, Libraries and Museums team, you'll help unlock philanthropic support that preserves world-renowned collections, expands access to knowledge and enables cultural engagement for future generations. Your work will directly contribute to initiatives that enrich research, education and public understanding on a global scale.
What We Offer
Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
- 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays), with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days.
- One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- An excellent contributory pension scheme.
- Sustainable travel benefits, including cycle loans, discounted bus travel and season ticket loans.
- Access to a wide range of social, cultural and sporting activities.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in major gift fundraising within one of the world's most respected cultural institutions. Working with experienced colleagues, you'll develop your own portfolio of donors, helping to secure philanthropic support for the Bodleian and across the Gardens, Libraries and Museums.
Alongside developing donor relationships, you'll lead the delivery of two high-profile annual stewardship events attended by senior University figures, oversee annual fundraising appeals and create compelling proposals and communications that inspire philanthropic support. You'll work closely with colleagues across the University to turn complex academic and cultural projects into engaging stories for donors.
Whether you're already working in fundraising or bring transferable experience from events, communications, alumni relations or another externally facing role, you'll receive training and support to develop your expertise in major gifts fundraising.
About You
You will bring:
- Experience in fundraising, alumni relations, marketing or other relationship-focused roles.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce engaging and persuasive content for different audiences.
- Experience of planning and delivering high-quality events
- Strong relationship-building skills, with confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities, organise your own workload and deliver to deadlines.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications and CRM or relationship management systems.
- A demonstrable interest in the cultural sector and a desire to develop a career in philanthropic fundraising.
Application Process
To apply, please upload:
- A covering letter/supporting statement
- Your CV
- The details of two referees
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 3 August 2026.
Face-to-face interviews will take place funon Thursday 13 August 2026
We raise funds in support of the University’s academic priorities, securing donations for all aspects of academic and student endeavour.



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About parkrun
parkrun is a health and wellbeing charity and our vision is to create a healthier and happier
planet.
Since our conception in 2004, parkrun has evolved into a global social movement with a
vibrant and inclusive community at its core. As of 2024, we have recorded over 100-million
instances of walking, jogging, running, and volunteering.
Our mission is to transform lives by empowering people to be active, together, outdoors in
their local community; and to protect parkrun for the generations to come. Each and every
weekend, we deliver free, weekly timed events that people of all ages and backgrounds can
join in. By tackling barriers to participation, we encourage communities to come together
and embrace regular physical activity.
Now in its 21st year, parkrun spans over 2,600 locations in 21 countries with more than 10
million people registered, and counting.
And we have really only just begun.
Brief role description:
The Head of Partner Management role is responsible for leading on and strengthening
relationships with parkrun's corporate partners (external) both in the UK and globally. This
role involves maintaining and developing partnerships through regular face-to-face
meetings and communications, identifying opportunities to enhance revenue and value, and
ensuring partners align with parkrun's strategy. The role exists within the Commercial &
Fundraising team supporting global staff to ensure best practice across parkrun Global
partner footprint. As a senior staff member you will work with various teams to execute
successful partner campaigns and deliver partner’s rights. You will also support and on
identifying new sponsors and opportunities with corporates to increase revenue to parkrun.
Main responsibilities:
● Working with local partnership managers, manage and grow relationships with
parkrun’s global commercial partners ensuring strong collaboration and mutual
benefit.
● Develop parkrun’s account management processes and documentation globally with
an aim to be world class, using KPI and objective planning, data to measure
performance and ensuring regional partnership managers successfully achieve the
objectives of partners in their region.
● Create, manage and implement campaigns on behalf of partners, monitor and report
on performance of these campaigns and ensure the delivery of contracted rights.
Ensure best practice from these campaigns is shared across the parkrun territories.
● Work with Global Head of Commercial & Fundraising to identify, negotiate and on
board new partners and take a lead on renewing contracts with existing partners.
● Explore innovative ideas to enhance the rights offered to partners and identify
opportunities to increase value. Lead on exploring how parkrun can work with the
corporate sector; identifying opportunities that drive income not only from rights but
alignment with parkrun’s charitable mission.
● Build and manage a small, fast-paced, high-performance and collaborative team that
champions parkrun’s partners and their work.
Stay up to date with industry trends within the sports and charity sector, engage in
sector networking, and ensure parkrun adopts best practices in sponsorship
management to maximise partnerships and maintain a competitive edge
Expectations of a line managers at parkrun:
● Will have regular 1:1s with direct reports.
● Will set objectives for direct reports / team.
● Will provide regular feedback and developmental guidance.
● Will plan teams’ workload and availability.
● Will play a role in recruitment and selection and work with the People & Culture
team to understand the roles required.
● Will cascade messages to the team as appropriate.
● Will be able to assign responsibilities and authority to the right employees, taking
their interests, ambitions, development and competency into account.
● Will deliver any disciplinary sanctions in line with our policies and processes.
● Will provide support for team members and promote health and wellbeing at work.
Essential experience requirements:
● Experience in managing and leading relationships with commercial partners.
● Prior experience in managing and implementing successful campaigns on behalf of
partners, ensuring the delivery of rights.
● Experience in developing and implementing strategies to grow revenue through
partnerships and sponsorships.
● Experience in producing reports to track progression of partnership KPIs.
● Experience and confidence in presenting.
● Experience in line management
Desirable experience requirements:
● Experience managing commercial partners at an international level.
● Experience with managing/overseeing multiple partners at varying levels of
sponsorship -
● Experience in contract discussions and renewals.
Experience in organising partner engagement events or organising events with a
commercial partner.
● Familiarity with CRM systems or other tools to effectively manage partnership
activities, track progress and highlight reports.
● Experience in developing creative brand-led campaigns and activation on behalf of
brands
Professional certification requirements:
N/A
Most relevant skills:
● Attention to Detail: Meticulous with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.
● Communication: Able to talk and work with people at all levels in a professional and
mature manner across the whole parkrun network.
● Initiative: Able to be proactive, take initiative and take steps to improve ways of
working seeking support where necessary.
● Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate and establish rapport at all levels,
internally and externally.
● Organisation: Able to determine goals and priorities and to accurately assess the
actions, time and resources needed to achieve those goals.
● Presentation: Able to deliver engaging and informative presentations with excellent
public speaking skills.
● Priority Management: Able to manage competing priorities with resilience and thrive
in a fast paced environment.
● Teamwork: Able to effectively manage conflict and interact with / respect diverse
personalities.
● Able to use a variety of IT systems and tools, such as google workspace.
● Demonstrates high levels of discretion and confidentiality.
● Demonstrates a growth mindset, with a desire to improve and learn new skills.
At parkrun, we believe that everyone should be able to participate in, and enjoy, physical
activity in a safe environment, and be safeguarded from harm through a duty of care. As
such, safeguarding is a fundamental part of every role, and all staff have a responsibility to
play an active part in keeping everyone safe.
The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by
parkrun Ltd.
This job description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements of
the post holder. The organisation may stipulate other reasonable requirements. The job
description will be reviewed and may be subject to change.
parkrun is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to building a diverse
and welcoming team that reflects the communities we aim to serve. We believe that varied
perspectives strengthen our mission to create a healthier, happier planet. We encourage job
applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, age and
other protected characteristics.
At parkrun, we strive to make every voice heard and valued, and we are dedicated to breaking
down barriers to inclusion in all aspects of our workplace. For more on our commitment to
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, please see our Global DEI Statement.
parkrun Limited is the company responsible for delivering parkrun in the UK.



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Help create a place where people feel welcome.
At Likewise, we believe that places matter.
Every day our Community Hub is used by clients, community members, volunteers, students, partners and staff. People come here for support, community activities, therapy, learning, work, a cup of tea or simply to spend time with others. The way the Hub feels and functions has a real impact on people's experience.
We're looking for someone to take ownership of the spaces, systems and practical coordination that help everything work well.
This role combines facilities, operations, coordination and community in a way that's quite unusual. You'll look after the day-to-day running of our building, support the wider organisation, coordinate room hire, oversee health and safety, improve systems and help create an environment where people feel welcome and colleagues have what they need to do their best work.
You'll probably enjoy this role if you like creating order, improving how things work and taking ownership. You're someone who notices what needs attention, whether that's a space, a process or a practical problem, and enjoys sorting it out. You get satisfaction from helping things run well and from creating places where people enjoy being.
Likewise is a community-centred mental health charity based in Camden. We believe people thrive through meaningful relationships, supportive communities and opportunities to contribute. We're also trying to build a different kind of organisation—one that values trust, autonomy, learning and shared responsibility. People here are encouraged to think for themselves, contribute ideas and take ownership of their work.
This role would suit someone with experience of coordinating an office, community space, workplace or similar environment who enjoys balancing practical organisation with working alongside people. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply for this role, please complete the application form on our CharityJob page by 5pm on the 16th August.
We welcome either chronological or skills-based CVs for this role.
Your supporting statement should address the following two questions. Please submit a minimum of 400 words but no more than 800 words (for both questions in total):
1 What is at the heart of your offer to Likewise, and how do your experience, skills and competencies meet the the areas we are looking for?
2 Tell us about some of your guiding values as a person. What are they, and why are they meaningful to you? How do you see these serving this particular role at Likewise?
We support often isolated, marginalised or excluded people by building authentic relationships and community together.


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Hours: 22.2 hours per week
Salary: £30,518 - £33,143 p.a. (pro rata). (pro rata £18,311– £19,886 p.a.) NJC Spine Points C01 – CO6. Salary to be at entry level except for exceptional circumstances.
Contract: 12 months Maternity Cover (to September 2027)
Greater Manchester Moving (GM Moving) is the Active Partnership for Greater Manchester. We are a charity with a clear purpose to change lives through movement, physical activity and sport. We lead, support and connect people and partners across the system to develop and deliver on the whole system vision and approach to the shared GM Moving in Action strategy.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing Active Partnership team working with a network committed to making positive change through physical activity, sport and movement.
We are seeking a talented finance officer to join the team at Greater Manchester Moving where purpose, passion and integrity are at the heart of all we do. The ideal candidate will have experience working as part of a busy finance team providing high quality financial support to colleagues and stakeholders. This is a mainly transactional finance role including purchase and sales ledger processing as well as maintaining the cashbook and performing bank reconciliations.
This is a part-time role (22.2 hours per week), which can be worked in 3 days or spread out as shorter days across the week as part of our commitment to flexible working. This is a hybrid role with some home working, but we require at least 2 days to be office based with one of those days being a Tuesday.
We have permanent office space in the National Squash Centre in Manchester, and regular team and co-working days in venues across Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester Moving is committed to providing equal opportunities and promoting diversity, irrespective of ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexuality, disability, religion, pregnancy or personal circumstance. We aspire to being a diverse, inclusive and responsible organisation. Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects and understands the communities we work alongside.
The recruitment pack (which includes the Job Summary), Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, are available to download from our website.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 2 August 2026 (midnight)
Interview date: Thursday 13 August 2026 (if you are unavailable on this date, please let us know when submitting your application).
Greater Manchester Moving is GM’s movement for movement working together to positively change the lives of people across Greater Manchester.



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We’re Together Active, a charity working across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to make it easier for people to be active in ways that fit their lives.
We focus on the systems that shape who gets included and who doesn’t. That means looking beyond individual behaviours to understand how policy, funding, culture and place influence people’s choices, freedoms and access to movement.
Safeguarding is fundamental to that work. It isn't just about policies or responding when something goes wrong. It's about creating a culture where people's welfare is everyone's responsibility, where concerns are acted upon with care and confidence, and where trust underpins everything we do.
We're looking for someone who shares those values. Someone who combines sound judgement with empathy, who is confident supporting colleagues and partners through complex situations, and who sees safeguarding not as a separate function, but as an essential part of creating positive experiences for everyone who engages with our work.
If you feel excited by the opportunity to help shape a culture where people feel safe, supported and able to thrive, we'd be delighted to receive your application.
We exist to design out inactivity across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Why this role matters
Good ideas, strong evidence and inspiring stories only create change if the right people understand and act on them. This role exists to ensure that the case for physical activity reaches the right people, in the right way, at the right time, and that it moves them to act. You’ll develop compelling narratives grounded in insight, evidence, and behavioural science, helping partners across the system create greater impact and supporting Yorkshire Sport Foundation in leading and influencing far beyond its own boundaries.
Responsibilities
Strategic comms leadership
• Develop and lead a long-term strategic marketing andcommunications approach aligned to our Active Partnership role
and Sport England priorities
• Use behavioural science, audience insight and evidence to shapehow the system understands physical activity and inequality
• Identify the beliefs, motivations and barriers of key audiences anddesign communications that influence action
• Ensure all communications activities support YSF to influencestrategic stakeholders
• Advise the organisation on how messaging can support policy, investment and system change
• Develop Yorkshire Sport Foundation’s reputation as a trusted strategic voice
Influence & stakeholder engagement
• Shape communications that influence policy, investment and practice across local authorities, health and education systems
• Support senior leaders to land key messages with senior stakeholders
• Equip partners with messaging that helps them to demonstrate and amplify the impact they make
• Translate complex insight and evaluation into clear narratives and messages
Insight-led communications
• Embed audience insight and behavioural science into messaging
• Combine data, evaluation and lived experience to demonstrate impact whilst ensuring communications reflect communities
authentically
• Build a learning approach to testing, adapting and improving messaging effectiveness
Organisational leadership
• Lead and develop the strategic marketing and communications function
• Set standards for when communications activity should, and should not, happen
• Maintain humility while strengthening clarity of impact and purpose
Channels & delivery
• Plan and deliver integrated marketing and communications campaigns across digital, media, content and internal channels, ensuring activity aligns with organisational objectives and brand standards
• Produce and oversee high-quality content (copy, press materials, web, social, email and collateral) while coordinating agencies, suppliers and internal stakeholders to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Monitor performance using analytics and insight, report on outcomes and continuously optimise campaigns and messaging to improve engagement and reach.
Other
• To lead on YSF public affairs and policy work in partnership with the CEO
• Strategic comms planning with the Active Partnership National Organisation and other leading Active Partnerships ensuring consistency of messaging across England
• To support the marketing of events across Yorkshire
• To work flexibly to respond to changing organisational requirements and carry out any other duties which may arise from
time to time
• To follow policies and procedures in relation to other matters, e.g.Health and safety, safeguarding, GDPR, financial procedures, etc.
What we’re looking for
We know great candidates rarely tick every box. If you have strongskills across most of the areas below and believe you can add value, we’d love to hear from you.
• Skills in both operational and strategic marketing and communications
• Ability to influence policy, investment or organisational behaviours
• Ability to design and deliver communications strategies that change decisions
• Skills in translating evidence and insight into persuasive narratives
• Understanding of behavioural science and audience-centred communications
• Able to operate with credibility and humility in partnership environments
• Comfortable working where success means others receive recognition
• Strategic thinker who challenges activities that lack purpose
• Commitment to reducing inequalities
• Strategic narrative and messaging development skills
• Senior stakeholder influencing and facilitation skills
• Ability to simplify complex evidence and communicate in engaging ways
• Leadership and team development skills
Other
• Ability to travel independently around West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire.
• Ability and willingness to work to our organisational values
Please make sure you demonstrate your ability to meet therequirements of the job by giving clear, concise examples of how you meet each of the requirements in the What We’re Looking For section of the job description.
We recognise and welcome our responsibility to remove any barriers in our Recruitment and Selection process for disabled people. We have tried to do this, but if you have a disability and identify any barriers in the job description or employee specification, please tell us of these in your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments
to the job wherever possible and it would help us to know your needs to do this.
We’re hiring an Engagement Lead for Sheffield Cycling 4 All! You will be part of a team of staff delivering the existing SC4A programme of activity, as well as helping to continue developing our popular cycling activities and other elements of the programme. Whilst there is therefore a lot of cross-over working, this post will lead on the following areas;
- Outreach and Engagement
- Marketing and Communications, including management of the SC4A website and social media
- Working with the SC4A Steering Group, alongside the SC4A Project Manager
- Supporting our cyclists to lead on advocacy and campaigning work in the region
- Supporting the SC4A Cycle Loan Scheme
The job is incredibly varied, so you will need to be a good all-rounder and a creative thinker to address all the things that come your way. But don’t worry, you are part of a wider team and a host of volunteers who directly support the project, and you are also part of a larger organisation, Disability Sheffield.
About Disability Sheffield
Disability Sheffield Centre for Independent Living is a ‘not for profit’ pan-impairment organisation driven by people who self-define as disabled people, whether they have a physical disability, a sensory impairment, a mental health condition or learning difficulties.
We support disabled adults to make their voice heard, whether through individual advocacy and information services or through a range of projects seeking to ensure disabled people are at the heart of all decision making across Sheffield.
About Sheffield Cycling 4 All
SC4A (Sheffield Cycling 4 All) is a Disability Sheffield project. We provide opportunities for Disabled People and people with long-term health conditions to cycle, and enjoy all the benefits that follow. For over 16 years we have been running regular cycling sessions in Hillsborough Park and at events across South Yorkshire. We now also run an e-cycle loan scheme, off-road sessions at Parkwood Springs, and campaign across the region to secure better infrastructure, support and recognition for the disabled cycling community.
Job Details
Job title: SC4A Engagement Lead
Office Location: The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield, S1 4FW
Salary: FTE £29,286.25 (4 days/week, 0.8) £23,429.08 Pro-Rata
Pension: 6% employer contribution, 2% employee contribution (minimum)
Hours: 28 hours per week (21 hours will be considered)
Contract Type: Permanent
Reports to: SC4A Project Manager
Line management: Cycle Loan Coordinator
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Fundraising and Events Manager
This Fundraising and Events Manager role is an opportunity to help grow sustainable income that enables City in the Community to continue empowering healthier lives through football across Manchester. Working closely with supporters, colleagues and stakeholders, you will lead our fundraising strategy, deliver impactful events and create meaningful opportunities for people to support our work.
Who We Are
Established in 1986, City in the Community is Manchester City’s official charity. We support people across Manchester by empowering healthier lives through football. Our programmes place physical and mental wellbeing at their core, whilst also creating healthy futures and healthy communities.
Within our collaborative Communications and Engagement team, we connect people to our purpose, driving visibility, sustainability and belonging for City in the Community.
Through fundraising, events and supporter engagement, we create opportunities for people to champion our mission while helping to ensure the long-term growth and impact of the charity.
The Role
You will lead the development and delivery of City in the Community's fundraising strategy, creating sustainable income streams that support the charity's long-term ambitions. Working across a portfolio of fundraising products, supporter engagement, donor stewardship and events, you will identify opportunities to grow income while building lasting relationships with stakeholders.
Day to day, you will oversee fundraising products including the Matchday Lottery, subscription model and auctions, monitor fundraising performance against budgets and targets, and use insight to inform future planning. You will also lead the planning and delivery of fundraising events, ensuring they provide an outstanding supporter experience while generating vital income for the charity.
Alongside fundraising activity, you will work collaboratively across Manchester City and City in the Community to maximise fundraising opportunities, strengthen supporter engagement and develop relationships with fan groups, local businesses and high-net-worth individuals. You will also line manage the Fundraising and Events Officer, helping to create a collaborative, high-performing team while embedding safeguarding and organisational policies throughout all activities.
What You'll Bring
⚽ A relevant fundraising or events qualification, or equivalent professional experience.
⚽ Experience developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies, events or income-generating campaigns.
⚽ Strong relationship-building skills with experience engaging supporters, colleagues, donors or other key stakeholders.
⚽ Experience managing budgets, monitoring performance and using insight to drive continuous improvement.
⚽ Experience in using fundraising CRMs to enhance donor journeys and rentention.
⚽ Experience leading or supporting a team, with the ability to coach, motivate and develop colleagues.
⚽ Excellent communication, organisational and presentation skills, with confidence managing multiple projects and priorities.
⚽ A proactive, creative and collaborative approach, with a genuine passion for fundraising and making a positive impact within the charitable sector.
Why Choose Us
Guided by our values of being caring, inclusive, transformative and youth-led, we are committed to creating an environment where our team feel supported, valued and able to make a meaningful difference through the work they do every day.
As part of our team, you will receive 26 days’ annual leave plus a day off for your birthday and an annual discretionary bonus. You will also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a company pension and life assurance.
You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.
How to Apply
If this role sounds like it is for you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your application via our careers site by 2nd August 2026.
Equal Opportunities
City Football Group is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability - physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We strive to provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.
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The Road Safety Trust Job Description
Governance Administration Officer
JOB TITLE: Governance Administration Officer
RESPONSIBLE TO: Governance & Compliance Manager
LOCATION: Remote based but with occasional travel required to the head office of our trading subsidiary company, UKROEd, in Manchester, and nationally throughout the UK and RST meetings in London.
CONTRACT: Permanent
HOURS: 21 Hours per week (To include Mon-Weds)
SALARY: £32,043 (FTE1)/£17, 944.25 (Pro Rata)
CLOSING DATE: 16 August 2026
TO APPLY: CV and Covering Letter Required
About The Road Safety Trust
The Road Safety Trust (RST) is the largest independent grant-giving charity in the UK dedicated to enhancing road safety. Established with the mission to achieve zero road deaths and zero serious injuries on UK roads.
The Trust focuses on funding research and practical interventions aimed at reducing road injury and improving safety for all road users.
The Road Safety Trust is the sole member of its wholly owned trading subsidiary company (UKROEd) which operates the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme (NDORS).
Surpluses from UKROEd are gifted to the Trust each year, enabling the continuous support of various road safety projects and research grants.
The Road Safety Trust values and respects each individual employee, client and customer and is committed to promoting equal opportunities throughout its workforce and board. As such, all relevant applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, disability, or pregnancy status.
Please visit the RST website to see how your personal data will be used.
Role Overview
The Governance Administration Officer will be an integral member of the Trust’s Governance and Administration Team, supporting the Governance & Compliance Manager to ensure the effective and efficient administration of governance and compliance activities of the Trust as well as providing administration support to the wider team alongside other administration staff.
Primary Responsibilities
Governance
1. Provide administrative support to enable effective management of The Road Safety Trust’s Governance and Compliance activities.
2. Support co-ordination of RST Board and Committees. This may include timely preparing meeting packs, taking minutes, following up actions and organising logistics for virtual and physical meetings.
3. Maintain accurate Governance and Compliance registers e.g. conflicts of interest, skills matrices, Terms of Office records and end of year governance documents, ensuring accuracy and validity of information.
4. To ensure documentation in relation to RST Trustees is maintained appropriately.
5. Support Trustee recruitment and induction, coordinate Trustee training, and regulatory reporting.
6. Co-ordinate and monitor Policies and Procedures reviews and maintain the Policies register.
7. Provide support for the internal audit programme, coordinating audit meetings, compiling documentation and assisting with actions and reports.
8. Support risk management information, including risk registers other compliance activities.
9. Provide support for Board and Committee reports and dashboards to demonstrate progress against key actions and service delivery at RST.
10. Support the preparation of the annual report and organisation of the AGM.
Administration
11. Use Microsoft Office, HR, Finance Systems to ensure RST policies and processes are adhered to.
12. Ensure the provision of information in the relevant sections of SharePoint for easy access by staff as required.
13. Contribute to the organisation of events, workshops and conferences as required.
14. To support the finance function of the Trust as appropriate.
15. Identify and contribute to improvement of processes and procedures.
16. Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with GDPR and data protection legislation, ensuring safe storage and responsible sharing of data.
17. Support with cover for the rest of the administration team as required.
18. Undertake any other duties reasonably required by the role.
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At Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), we enrich lives through the unique bond between people and horses. Each year, we support over 39,000 disabled children and adults through activities including riding, carriage driving, and equine assisted programmes such as Quiet Corners and Tea with a Pony. We are pioneers in the therapeutic use of horses, leaders in disability sport, and the only major UK charity focused specifically on the health and wellbeing benefits of bringing people and horses together.
We welcome people of all ages and abilities, including those with physical and learning disabilities, sensory impairments, long-term health conditions, and neurodiversity. With 24% of the UK population classified as disabled, we make a lasting impact through the therapeutic power of horses.
We are looking for an Instructor to be based at our Equestrian Centre in Warwickshire, to help us continue our work.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Instructor (non-ridden activities)
Reports to: Centre Manager
Based at: Lowlands Equestrian Centre, Warwickshire
Hours: Part Time 20 hours per week, Monday, Friday and Saturday
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £15,859
Role Purpose
The RDA Instructor (Non-Ridden Activities) is responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of engaging and inclusive equine-facilitated learning (EFL) and non-ridden sessions at Lowlands Equestrian Centre. The role focuses on supporting individuals with disabilities through meaningful equine-based activities, ensuring a safe, structured, and person-centred approach.
Key Responsibilities
Session Delivery
· Plan and deliver all Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) and non-ridden activities, ensuring sessions are safe, inclusive, and purposeful.
· Lead sessions that promote confidence, communication, independence, and wellbeing.
· Ensure all activities are aligned with RDA values and best practice.
Session Planning
· Design and implement structured session plans tailored to the needs, abilities, and goals of each participant.
· Adapt activities to suit a wide range of physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.
Individualised Support
· Structure non-ridden sessions to meet individual needs, ensuring each participant is appropriately supported and challenged.
· Monitor progress and adjust activities to support development and engagement.
Horse Allocation
· Allocate suitable horses for non-ridden activities based on:
o Participant needs and abilities
o Horse temperament and suitability
· Ensure horses are used appropriately and their welfare is maintained.
Record Keeping
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date session records, including:
o Attendance
o Participant progress and observations
o Any incidents or concerns
Volunteer Training & Support
· Identify, train, and support volunteers involved in non-ridden sessions.
· Provide clear guidance and instruction to ensure safe and effective session delivery.
· Promote best practice and consistency in volunteer support.
Health, Safety & Welfare
· Ensure all sessions are delivered in line with health and safety policies and RDA guidelines.
· Monitor the welfare of both participants and horses, taking appropriate action when required.
· Complete and adhere to relevant risk assessments.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
· Experience of delivering activities in a disability or therapeutic setting.
· Strong understanding of inclusive practice and supporting individuals with additional needs.
· Ability to plan and deliver structured, person-centred sessions.
· Experience of working with and training volunteers.
· Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
· Awareness of health and safety and safeguarding requirements.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable Criteria
· Relevant qualification in Equine Facilitated Learning, RDA coaching, education, or therapy.
· Experience of working within an RDA-approved centre.
· First Aid and safeguarding training.
· Background in education, care, or therapy.
· Knowledge of equine behaviour and welfare, particularly in non-ridden contexts.
Personal Attributes
· Patient, empathetic, and inclusive approach.
· Creative and adaptable in session delivery.
· Confident and supportive leader.
· Calm and observant, with strong attention to individual needs.
· Reliable and well-organised.
· Committed to promoting wellbeing, inclusion, and high welfare standards.
At RDA, we harness the power of horses to enrich lives, supporting disabled people through innovative programmes that promote health


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Regional Volunteer Team Lead- Scotland and North-East England
CSSC
Remote
£33,000.00
Full-time
Perm anent
Membership Organisations
Job description
Pay: £33,000.00 per year
Job description:
Position: Volunteer Team Leader
Location: Remote in Scotland and North-East England
Full-time Salary: £33,000 + car
Job Title- Volunteer Team Leader
Department- Volunteer Delivery
Reports to- Head of Change
Grade- Team Leader
Job Purpose
To provide regional team leadership to designated Regional and Area Associations and their volunteers that inspires the delivery of excellent member benefits, sports and leisure events at a local level.
Key accountabilities
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To support volunteers to deliver a regional and local programme that:
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Aligns to the CSSC strategy, mission, vision and values
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Adheres to operating processes, framework and legislation
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Enhances volunteer skills and experiences, celebrates volunteering, and attracts new volunteers to CSSC
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To work collaboratively with the Regional Chair and volunteers to monitor progress in line with their annual plan, attend local meetings and evaluate the delivery of activities and events.
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To foster effective networking and collaboration across the team championing best practices, seeking out new ideas, new ways of doing things, and celebrating success.
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To attract, recruit and induct new volunteers in such a way that they feel confident and can provide an excellent service for our members.
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To help volunteers to meet personal development goals and aspirations, ensuring that key volunteering roles have potential successors, retaining and developing the services and commitment of volunteers with CSSC.
Dimensions
No. of direct reports: 0
Total staff overseen: 0
Internal contacts: Volunteer Support Team , Events Team, Sports and Physical Activity team, Marketing andCommunications Team
External contacts: Regional and Area Officers, Communications Officers, Event volunteers
Person Specification:
Personal effectiveness - Essential
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Ability to manage and organise time and workload effectively.
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Resilient and flexible with the ability to work under pressure
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Ability to build and manage strong working relationships.
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Able to work independently and as part of a team.
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Personal drive and enthusiasm with a positive attitude and a desire to succeed
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Committed to continuous improvement
Skills, experience & qualifications:
Essential
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Minimum of 3 years relevant volunteer management experience either in the work place or attained through a relevant qualification.
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Intermediate to advanced level of MS word and Excel
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Ability to communicate both through written and verbal
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Full UK driving licence as travel will be required for this role
Desirable
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A relevant degree or professional qualification in volunteer management
is not essential but may be advantageous.
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A working knowledge of CRM and digital Event Management Systems
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Experience with building and working with high performing teams
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
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Additional leave
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Company car
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Company pension
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Cycle to work scheme
Experience:
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Volunteer Management: 3 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
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Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: Remote
We are a not-for-profit, membership, organisation for over 124,000 colleagues from the civil service and public sector.
- Title: Schools & Groups Coordinator
- Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
- Contract: Term time only (Permanent) – pro rata (in line with the Local
Authority school term times). - Hours: 35 hours weekly (variable)
- Salary: £31,086 pro rata (39 weeks: £23,315 per annum), plus holiday pay
- Holidays: 25 days per annum pro rata, in addition, and 8 bank holidays pro rata. As a term time employee, this leave entitlement is paid, rather than taken.
- Reporting to: Delivery Manager (North)
- Other: This post is restricted to applicants who identify as women. This is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under the Equality Act 2010, reflecting the nature of the role, our safeguarding responsibilities, and the needs and lived experiences of the girls and young women we support.
- Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 2nd August 2026
About GFS
Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women.
We achieve this by providing groups where girls and young women build friendships, gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable.
We create a programme of activities designed to develop confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a single gender space. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage.
About the job
GFS is entering a new bold and ambitious strategic period; we intend to significantly grow the number of girls we are supporting across the UK, ensuring more girls feel free to be themselves and are proud of who they are. Building on our long-standing community delivery model and our schools programme in Manchester and London, we are seeking a school and groups coordinator to coordinate local GFS activities and support the growth of GFS in Manchester.
Full information about the role, person specification, and application process can be found in the JDPS and Job Pack.
To apply for a role at GFS, please submit the following:
- An anonymised CV (please remove your name, contact details, and any other personal identifying information).
- An anonymised Application Form (please remove your name and any other personal identifying information).
- Diversity Monitoring Form (optional)
- When submitting your application, please include your full name, contact details and location in the body of your email, rather than within the anonymised documents.
- Please send these documents to our recruitment team - email found in the JDPS doc.
- Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 2nd August 2026
If you require any adjustments to support your application or the interview process, please let us
know — we’re very happy to help
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