Programme lead jobs

About Future Frontiers:

In the UK, family income is the strongest predictor of how well a young person will do at school and the future opportunities they will have. Future Frontiers exists to change this. Our vision is of a society where equal access to education and career opportunities enables potential to overcome poverty. 

We support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to realise their potential and work towards secure and fulfilling employment. In partnership with schools, businesses and supporters, we deliver an evidence-based programme of career coaching, opportunities and guidance for young people from lower income households. This year, we are working with 2,500 young people in schools across Greater London. You can find out more about our programme and impact so far in the Annual Impact Report on our website.

About the role: 

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Philanthropy Officer to join our small, ambitious team and help secure the funding that makes our work possible.  Our Philanthropy team builds meaningful relationships with supporters—particularly charitable trusts and foundations—to secure a significant proportion of Future Frontiers’ income. 

Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, you’ll help build a sustainable pipeline of high-value supporters. You’ll focus on researching new funding opportunities, crafting high-quality funding applications, writing tailored reports, and ensuring excellent donor stewardship.

You’ll bring exceptional writing skills, outstanding attention to detail and a proactive, people-focused approach. You may have fundraising experience, or bring a strong understanding of relationship-building from another sector. You’ll thrive on spotting opportunities, shaping persuasive cases for support and connecting with supporters.

You’ll also be highly organised, keeping accurate records and ensuring our funders feel appreciated and connected to our work.  This role would suit someone looking to take their next step in fundraising—perhaps you already work in a fundraising or grant-writing role and are ready for more ownership, or you bring strong transferable skills and are excited to grow into the role. If you’re an excellent communicator with a passion for our mission and for building high-impact relationships, we’d love to hear from you. 

Your responsibilities: 

Identify new funding opportunities:

You’ll lead on identifying charitable trusts, foundations and major donors with the potential to support Future Frontiers. Through proactive research and collaboration with other teams, you’ll build and qualify a strong pipeline of prospective funders, matching them with appropriate asks. A key part of the role is ensuring a steady flow of new prospects, with regular research and outreach to grow our portfolio of supporters. 

Build and manage a portfolio of supporters: 

You’ll develop a strong understanding of existing and prospective supporters, enabling you to provide thoughtful, tailored relationship management. With guidance from the Head of Philanthropy, you’ll help build and maintain relationships with a range of grant-making trusts and foundations, securing donations and delivering proactive stewardship to encourage continued support. You’ll also act as an ambassador for Future Frontiers, creating opportunities for supporters to connect with our work. 

Write applications for funding:

You’ll craft high-quality funding proposals that make a persuasive case for how each supporter’s contribution will make a difference for young people facing disadvantage. Every application will be tailored to the funder’s priorities, and your exceptional writing skills and attention to detail will ensure each one is clear, accurate and compelling. 

Report on impact:

You’ll demonstrate the difference our supporters make by delivering high-quality reports, updates and case studies that bring our impact to life. You’ll work closely with teams across the organisation to gather the right information and write clear and engaging updates that reflect each funder’s interests and requirements. You’ll manage reporting timelines and ensure our commitments are met, helping to secure future funding and strengthen relationships. 

Keep accurate and detailed records: 

You’ll make sure all fundraising activity is recorded promptly and accurately, helping us track relationships, deadlines and progress. You’ll support the team’s efficiency by keeping organised records and helping to manage key administrative processes. You’ll also ensure we meet data protection and fundraising regulations, including GDPR and the Code of Fundraising Practice. 

Contribute to wider organisational priorities: 

You’ll be a collaborative team member, supporting cross-team projects and organisation-wide initiatives as needed. From time to time, you may also be asked to take on other duties in line with your role.

About you 

Experience and knowledge:

 ● Experience communicating clearly and effectively in different formats, including long-form writing, emails, presentations and conversations with stakeholders (essential). 

● Experience conducting research and presenting findings, such as identifying prospective supporters, gathering information from a range of sources, and summarising insights for different audiences (essential). 

● Some understanding of trust and foundation fundraising and how to build relationships that lead to 4- or 5-figure grants (essential). 

● Experience contributing to relationships with high-value supporters, or strong transferable skills in relationship or account management (desirable). 

● Familiarity with fundraising regulations and best practices (desirable). 

Skills and competencies:

● Passion for Future Frontiers’ mission: You are motivated to play a role in empowering young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to realise their potential. 

● Clear and confident communicator: You have exceptional writing skills and can share detailed information clearly and confidently, both in writing and conversation. 

● Strong relationship-builder: You’re confident meeting new people and building rapport with supporters. 

● Thorough and organised: You have strong attention to detail, maintain accurate records and can manage multiple deadlines. 

● Proactive self-starter: You take initiative and approach your work with a positive, can-do attitude. 

● Curious: You enjoy learning and are eager to understand more about fundraising and the supporters we work with. 

● Collaborative: You work well with others and contribute to a supportive, team-oriented culture. 

What we can offer you: 

● Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service 

● Flexible working with the option to work from home regularly (with at least one day a week in the office, and the flexibility to come in more often if you’d like) 

● 4pm finish on Fridays 

● Annual personal training and development budget of £300 

● Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling 

● Team building offsites and regular team socials throughout the year 

● Additional parental leave pay and additional childcare leave for child’s first 2 years

● There may also be an opportunity to take on a fundraising apprenticeship after your probation period to support your development

Equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion: 

Here at Future Frontiers we are dedicated to the practice of equal opportunities. The principles of it underpin our mission and we treat all employees, volunteers, clients and young people as individuals. We believe in having an open and inclusive culture that champions diversity in all its forms, including disability, culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, life experiences, socio-economic background, and religion. 

We encourage everyone to apply for our roles. If you would like to talk to us about working at Future Frontiers in advance of your application, particularly regarding diversity, we strongly encourage you to contact us via email. We’d love to hear from you.  We are particularly interested to hear from candidates who have not been to university or who have lived experiences relatable to our young people. 

How to apply:

● To apply, please take a look at the questions below and fill out our application form on our website, also attaching your CV: 

1. Please tell us why you want to work at Future Frontiers. What is it about our organisation that excites you? (Max. 1,500 characters)  Strong answers will tell us why Future Frontiers appeals to you personally and why you are motivated to work for us. 

2. Please tell us how you meet the three essential knowledge and experience criteria given in the job description.  (Max. 2,000 characters)  Strong answers will factually and succinctly demonstrate your relevant experience. 

● Deadline: Tuesday 22nd April, 5pm 

● First round interviews will take place virtually during the week commencing 28th April. Second-round interviews will be held in person at our London Bridge office on Tuesday 13th May. 

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check and reference checks. 

Peer educator manager 
 
Location: Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working
Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 FTE depending on experience
Hours: Full time: 37.5 hours pw (Part time: minimum 30 hours pw considered), with flexible hours including evening and weekends
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring they pay their employees fairly, they offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.
 
Closing date: Monday 5 May 2025
Preliminary telephone interviews will be held week beginning 12 May 2025
Interviews will be held week beginning 19 May 2025
 
No agencies please
 
Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease. 
 
In our recent report “Time to Act: A New Review of Kidney Health Inequalities” one of the urgent priorities highlighted the need for additional services and new approaches for high-risk and underserved group to reduce the risk of developing kidney disease or prevent kidney disease progressing in those that have it. 
 
To help achieve this we are significantly expanding our peer educator initiative, an evidence-based and multi award winning model to engage and reach underserved communities, support health awareness and literacy and instigate behavioural change; delivered by trusted, trained peer educators through attendance at events and community spaces. We aim to scale up the roll out and adoption of peer educators within the care pathway across the UK, with a particular focus on improving early detection and diagnosis of chronic kidney disease and associated conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. 
 
This new post will play a significant role in the growth of the peer education programme and the initial focus of the role will be to:   

• Coordinate the development and delivery of the Peterborough peer educator project 
• Support the development and delivery of the UK wide peer educator programme

 
You will have knowledge of health inequalities and experience in effective community outreach and engagement as well as experience of project delivery, ideally in a health-related role. In addition, you will have clinical experience in a related area.
 
If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.
 
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
 
About Kidney Research UK:
 
Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.
 
At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.
 
Over the last ten years we have invested more than £71 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.
 
Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.
 
Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.
 
You may also have experience in the following: Peer Education Program Manager, Community Engagement Manager (Health), Health Outreach Coordinator, Peer Education and Outreach Lead, Peer Support Program Manager, Health Inequalities Project Manager, Community Health Program Manager, Peer Mentor Program Lead, Public Health Engagement Manager, Health Awareness and Education Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.
 
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Job title: Education Coordinator - Wellbeing & Projects (ECWP)
Department: Education
Responsible to: Head of Education Development
Location: London (UK) - hybrid working 
Salary: £36,300 per annum 
Working pattern: Full-time, 38.5 hours per week
Duration of contract: Permanent 
Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you passionate about Education and students wellbeing?

Join UWC International and help shape safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments across a global education movement. In this key role, you’ll manage safeguarding disclosures, develop and align policies, deliver training on safeguarding and support student wellbeing initiatives. You’ll also work with our Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ARDEI) Committee and lead communities of practice to promote collaboration across UWC schools and colleges.

The Education Coordinator - Wellbeing & Projects (ECWP) supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of academic programmes undertaken by the International Office. Working under the Head of Education Development’s leadership and guidance and collaborating with UWC faculty and administration, the ECWP will drive all development and policy compliance related to safeguarding, pastoral care, student support, well-being, mental health, and ARDEI.

This is an ideal opportunity for an education professional seeking to transition into the charity sector and contribute to a global education movement.

If you're passionate about student wellbeing and safeguarding—and you're eager to develop your expertise in a role with international reach and meaningful impact—this position offers the perfect next step in your career.

About us

Changing the world takes passion and dedication

UWC is a global family of schools with a powerful difference. With a shared goal of working towards global peace and sustainability, we bring together young people from around the world to study in one of our eighteen schools on four continents. There they don’t just learn how to be great at passing exams. They learn how to communicate across cultural boundaries. They develop the skills to be changemakers. They design and engage in initiatives that transform their lives and the lives of those around them for the better. 

Our students go on to become leaders or doers in politics, NGOs, social enterprises, community movements, charities, and business.  For life, they remain dedicated to the UWC mission and many of them remain in close contact with us, their school, and their peers, becoming part of a global community of over 85,000 changemakers transforming the lives of others. 

About UWC International 

The UWC International Office serves as the operational arm of UWC International, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity, and stands as a pivotal entity within the UWC movement. Positioned in central London and Berlin, it collaborates extensively with stakeholders across the UWC spectrum, actively engages a robust alumni community comprising more than 60,000 members, and fulfils essential functions for UWC International's governance bodies. Our primary duties encompass global fundraising initiatives, comprehensive communications strategies, promotional endeavours, support for the network of over 150 UWC national committees, global strategy development and implementation, and support services to the UWC schools.

What we offer

As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:

• Hybrid working -  we operate hybrid working arrangements, with at least 20% of the week worked in the office and up to 80% worked from home. 
• Flexible working hours - our standard working hours are 38.5 per week. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.
• Generous annual leave allowance – we offer 28 days holidays per year plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).
• Paid leave for personal growth - up to 2 days per year for volunteering or up to 2 days per year for study leave. 
• Learning & development opportunities – we have access to various learning and development platforms to support your professional growth.
• Income Protection & well-being support - We offer income protection to all employees, an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with access to a legal support helpline, remote GP appointments, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy, lifestyle coaching, personal trainer and nutritionist sessions, and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars. 
• Exclusive discounts & perks - with access to a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle and entertainment, with thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.
• Cycle to Work scheme and eyecare vouchers
• Enhanced maternity and enhanced paternity leave
• Higher-than-standard pension contribution scheme - UWC International will contribute up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary toward their Pension scheme with NEST.

Visa requirements

Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London must have a work visa before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.

Application Process

Do you want to be part of our team? To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages). 
 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you are interested, submit your application as soon as possible. 

Your cover letter must:

• Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the attached Job Description.
• Explain why you want to join UWC International.
• Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work or reside in the UK.
• Provide the name and contact details of two professional referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to the second round interviews.  We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.

Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above, will not be considered. 

Deadline for application: 23.59 (UK time) on 23 April 2025

Interview and/or assessment dates:  

First round interviews on Tuesday 29 April and Friday 2 May 2025 (remote)
Second round interviews on Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 May 2025 (remote)

For further information on this opportunity, please see the detailed job description attached.

Safeguarding Statement

The job holder might have to travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made. We will also take up references before the second stage of the interview process. 

Diversity Statement

UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.

At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.

We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background. 

We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us. 

Development Manager

Are you a passionate and skilled land and property professional with a heart for serving older Christians? We are seeking a Development Manager to play a key role in expanding and strengthening our mission to provide compassionate, faith-based care. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of our residents while working alongside a dedicated and motivated team.

We are looking for a Development Manager who will be instrumental in driving our vision forward, identifying new land and acquisition opportunities, and ensuring the highest standards of development and innovation.

As a Development Manager, you will be responsible for leading on strategic development projects, forging key partnerships, and ensuring our growth and renewal programme moves forward in alignment with our mission.

If you are a dynamic and experienced land and property professional with a strong background in acquisitions, planning, project management, and a heart for Christian service, we invite you to apply now.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage strategic development projects from inception to completion.
• Identify and develop new opportunities for growth and expansion.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders .
• Manage budgets effectively and ensure financial sustainability of development initiatives.
• Prepare reports and provide updates to senior management and trustees.

Skills/Experience:

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.
• Proven experience in land acquisition, development project management, or a similar role.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in managing development budgets.
• A proactive and innovative approach .
• IT proficient, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Applicants must be evangelical Christians (This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).)

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week.

Benefits:

• Salary: £54,000 per annum
• Remote working
• 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year as well as bank and public holidays
• On-going training and support
• Team events
• Pension scheme
• Care Friends referral 
• Medicash
• Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme.
• Long-standing service rewards
• Birthday rewards

— What our staff say about us: “It is a friendly and welcoming place to work.” —

We are committed to having a diverse leadership team and encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are currently underrepresented at the senior management level.

Closing date: 23rd May 2025 – However, this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications are received, so please apply as soon as possible if interested.

We are looking for our first Director of Fundraising - someone who will have the opportunity to build and develop a team to help deliver our fundraising strategy.

About Us

St John International is a global organisation – a family of charities whose ambition is to lead in first aid and medical responses to communities’ health needs. With 44 St John establishments across the world, we like to think of ourselves as the ‘scaffolding’ which supports our organisations. We do this by sharing best practice, offering practical and financial support and strategic direction to implement a gold standard of community and emergency care for the sick and the poor everywhere we work. Our focus is First Aid, Ambulance Services, Eye Care, and our Mother and Baby Programme.

Our impact is real, immediate, and lasting as we build stronger communities through our work. Our aim is continuously to improve the quality and scale of training and care we provide around the world, so that we can say with confidence that we represent the gold standard in everything we do. However, we want to do more. We are therefore launching a major fundraising initiative to support our work. We are grateful to an ambitious donor who has invested in a principal gift to create a new fundraising programme to create sustainable, reliable growth. 

What you will be doing

The Director of Fundraising will be a key member of our executive team reporting directly to the Secretary General. As our first Director of Fundraising, you will have the opportunity to build and develop your own team to help you deliver the fundraising strategy.

In taking forward the strategy, you will identify and articulate areas for support, research relevant funding potential and secure income through the development and execution of both the short and long-term fundraising strategy across the funding spectrum. You will have the confidence and experience to help us to deliver a longer-term strategic approach to continued fundraising, based on organisational and business objectives.

With our donor’s generous gift, we aim to build a thriving, major gifts programme which builds capacity and delivers a significant return on our donor’s investment. It is our aim to raise £15million over the next 4 years.

You will be responsible for building a fundraising team and leading fundraising in all areas, from major gifts relationships, completing complex bids to grant-making Trusts and Foundations and managing and utilising the skills of the Trustees and wider St John network.

You will build and maintain a network of supporters. This will require both organisational and bid-writing skills, as well as the ability to represent us, our work and all that we stand for in negotiations with partners, sponsors and major donors around the world.

1. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB

The Director of Fundraising will lead the continued development, co-ordination and delivery of our new fundraising strategy, to build and maintain philanthropic income.

The post holder will work under the direction of the Secretary General and Trustees to:

1. Deliver our new Fundraising Strategy which has been prepared, maximising resources through major donors, trusts and foundations, individual giving, corporates and legacies throughout the world.

2. Build a new fundraising team.

3. Act as an advocate and ambassador for the charity, building and prospecting new relationships with supporters, stakeholders and donors.

4. Work with colleagues to articulate and promote the charity’s unique message.

5. Mobilise potential supporters and advocates within our St John Family.

2. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

a) Work with the St John International team and trustees to deliver the innovative and varied fundraising strategy.

b) Create and manage fundraising:  major donors, trusts and foundations, corporates, and legacies across the organisation.

c) Monitor, collect and manage information on relevant sources of funding, including public and charitable funds, commissioning and procurement, and emerging opportunities for income generation.

d) Develop, implement and oversee quality control, evaluation and reporting procedures to ensure a high standard of bid submission, monitoring and reporting at all times.

e) Build relationships with major donors and maintain good stewardship of donors and funders. We expect our contributor base to include international donors, and not just those who may be UK-based.

f) Research and write high quality grant applications and proposals for support.

g) Develop, pitch and manage sponsorship proposals and presentations.

h) Work with colleagues to embed opportunities for fundraising and fundraising events through other areas of the charity’s work.

i) Attend networking events, prepare groundwork and establish connections to engage potential donors and develop opportunities.

j) Prepare reports and give presentations on fundraising progress to the trustee board.

k) Identify opportunities to collaborate with global partners to secure additional efficiencies, benefits or increased resources, including the potential for joint fundraising approaches.

l) Ensure that appropriate health & safety standards are met for fundraising events, including the production of risk assessments and event plans.

m)  Ensure the fundraising office adheres to all required fundraising regulations in the UK.

Interested candidates should download the application pack for more information, including the detailed person specification, and apply with a CV, along with a supporting statement of not more than two pages addressing the person specification, by Tuesday 22 April.

This all-round fundraising role will support a range of income-generating activities, working closely with the Head of Engagement to ensure the events programme and our challenge events programme expands and grows from strength to strength. 

The successful applicant will be proactive, enthusiastic and organised and is someone who thrives in busy environments and is passionate about engaging supporters. They will have experience in charity fundraising and challenge events, have great organisational skills and strong communication skills. 

Please read our full Recruitment Pack which contains full details and person specification. We do require a covering letter and a CV to consider your application.

Job Title: Business Systems Analyst

Location: Homeworking with a requirement to occasionally work at Head Office (Vauxhall, London)
Salary: £53,204 per annum (Inclusive of £3000 London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)

Contract type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as Business Systems Analyst to contribute to major changes to the systems we rely on to deliver our services. Refuge is about to embark on a major programme of change to its business systems.  This role will be crucial to the success of the programme.  

In previous roles you may have been a business analyst, product owner or solutions architect, and you will bring experience of all aspects of systems implementation.  As the Business Systems Analyst in this very hands-on role, where you will manage and carry out all stages of implementation projects, ensuring that new business systems are successfully implemented on time and to meet business needs.

We will be selecting, implementing and supporting new systems, including our case management, housing management and finance systems.  This is an exciting time to join an organization which provides crucial services to women and children, help us build our capabilities and make a significant contribution.

If you are inspired our mission and would like to bring your skills and energy to our work, we look forward to your application.

Closing Date: 09:00am 21 April 2025

Interview Date: 28 and 30 April 2025

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

ROLE OVERVIEW
We are looking for a talented, creative and dedicated marketing professional to join our small but powerful team to help deliver our new strategy. 

As a new role in the hospice’s Fundraising & Marketing Team, the Marketing & Communications Manager will join an existing team of fundraising managers working to maximise awareness and support of the hospice in order to ensure its long-term sustainability.

The postholder will be responsible for the operational management, development and delivery of marketing and  communications to support the hospice’s income generation strategy, including line management of the Website Editor and Marketing & Communications Officer, and external agencies.

The successful candidate will be an experienced marketing professional, used to working closely with income generating teams. They will oversee the delivery of a compelling programme of multi-channel communications with the sole aim of increasing the awareness of and support for the charity. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Marketing and communications planning, delivery and performance management

• Working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Marketing, develop a clear marketing and communications plan to support the strategies for fundraising, retail and volunteering.
• Implement, monitor and analyse marketing and communications plans and budgets, producing impactful insights and reports to guide our ever-evolving work through all communication channels.
• Develop and maximise the marketing mix, identifying innovative initiatives and working across online and offline channels, to best support the promotion of all income generation activities across the hospice.
• Ensure compliance to industry standards and best practice at all times.
• Support the fundraising strategy in proactively researching and targeting audiences across the catchment area to ensure a broadening of reach and awareness of the breadth of the hospice’s services.
• Be forward facing and lead on engagement with clinical colleagues to promote the need for strong patient stories and effective storytelling to support fundraising.
• Ensure sufficient opportunities for collection of service user data to share news and promote activities.
• Proactively develop and streamline the long-term internal and external communications schedules across the charity.
• Lead on content creation, coordination and production of hospice marketing materials, protecting the reputation, brand and tone of Katharine House.

Operational delivery

• Lead on the writing and distribution of appropriate and engaging press releases, paid adverts, local village features and articles.
• Work closely with the Marketing & Communications Officer to oversee delivery of a planned (and reactive) social media programme, maximising opportunities to increase our profile, using online planning and Analytical tools to plan and report on digital channels to improve targeting and supporter journeys.
• Work closely with the Website Editor to oversee and optimise the KHH website: creating and updating content for the charity and clinical colleagues, including the EPiC Resource Centre.
• Work with the Website Editor and Supporter Care team to ensure that integration of the CRM (Beacon) and website is optimised, to maximise supporter journeys, supporter preference compliance and insights.
• Work together with relevant charity and clinical colleagues and our designer to prepare, design and deliver high-quality marketing materials. 
• Work with the Marketing & Communications Officer to oversee the production of the monthly supporter e-newsletters.
• Alongside your immediate team, manage production of the bi-annual Katharine House magazine from start to finish, with content and thematic planning with fundraising and volunteering managers.
• Lead on content creation to use across the charity. Continue to manage and regularly update our library (filed, captioned, tagged) of patient, staff and volunteer stories with consent, quality photography and video content for use across all of income generation.
• Manage and oversee the charity’s online channels including website, ensuring accurate, up-to-date and engaging content, and ensure all online advertising (inc. paid social media adverts), Google AdWords grant and SEO are effectively managed.
• Liaise with clinical colleagues at our NHS partner OUH to support key marketing, messaging and communication needs, ensuring our brand is correctly used.

Leadership and people management

• Meet regularly with the Website Editor and Marketing & Communications Officer, fostering positive communication and engagement. Carry out monthly one-to-ones, setting quarterly objectives and recognising training needs where necessary.
• As a member of the management team, represent the culture and values of the hospice and charity sector.
• Manage the ongoing and changing priorities within the team, communicating and sharing progress and changes in a clear, timely manner. Promote collaborative working and its benefits across the organisation.
• Attend regular management meetings, contributing to team strategy and overall management/team needs.
• Act as a positive role model to the charity team and wider stakeholders.
• Actively manage the workload of our designer. 
• Where necessary, manage poor performance as it happens and support staff to fulfil their role.
• Network and foster good relationships both internally and externally to the charity.

VISION, MISSION AND VALUES

Vision - our vision is to ensure that every moment matters for patients and families affected by life limiting illnesses in our local community.
Mission - our mission is to ensure that we maximise support for quality, holistic services that meet the complex medical and social needs of our community around the issues of death, dying and loss. 

Values
Compassion - we act with compassion and integrity, and ensure that everyone is treated with respect. 
Inclusivity - we are committed to our whole community, regardless of background or circumstance. 
Sustainability - we work to ensure the continued provisoin of quality palliative and end-of-life care in our community. 

We are looking for an experienced corporate governance professional to provide effective governance and assurance at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This is a unique opportunity to utilise and develop your skills in an organisation with multifaceted governance – charity, public body, company subsidiaries – working in a small friendly team which supports the Director of Kew, Kew’s senior management team and boards and committees. Kew has ambitious plans, and it is an exciting time to join the team. The job is located at our beautiful Kew Gardens site in South West London and is open to hybrid working.

Our successful candidate will have a strong track record in corporate governance in the public and/or charity sector, experience in managing internal audit and assurance activities and in writing and embedding policies. They will be highly organised with excellent written and verbal communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, adept at managing a varied workload and confident working with senior stakeholders.

Interviews are planned for 8 May.

This role is based at Kew with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements. 

About Us

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi!

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.

Position: Fundraising Manager (Fixed-Term, 12-Month Contract, with potential to become permanent)
Location: Fully Remote
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week (3 days)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 pro rata (depending on experience)

About Us:

Parenting Mental Health is a charity dedicated to supporting parents and carers of children experiencing mental health challenges. With an annual income of approximately £300k, we are on an exciting growth journey and need a motivated and enthusiastic Fundraising Manager to help us expand and diversify our income streams to continue delivering vital support.

We are looking for an individual who has fundraising experience and who is ready to roll up their sleeves and help us build on our successes so far.  You will drive initiatives forward on your own whilst working closely with our new CEO – no one day will be the same!  The impact you could make will change family lives for the better.

Your Role:

As our Fundraising Manager, you will develop and implement robust fundraising for the charity growing our income through existing and new fundraising streams.  One of our initial ambitions is to implement an individual giving programme as well as build community and challenge event fundraising.  It’s a varied and rewarding role where you will contribute to the charity’s continued success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Trusts and Foundations: research potential funding opportunities, submit applications, and maintain relationships with existing grantors.
• Individual Giving: develop and implement an individual giving programme.
• Community Fundraising: develop and implement community fundraising initiatives to generate vital income.
• Challenge Events: develop and implement a programme of UK based events, encouraging participants to meet their fundraising targets.
• Corporate Fundraising: identify and engage corporate partners, securing financial support and managing ongoing partnerships.
• Donor Stewardship: ensure donors feel valued by sending timely acknowledgements and regular updates on the impact of their support.
• Database: help implement and maintain a new CRM system.

What We Are Looking For:

• An experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of delivering fundraising strategy and results.
• A proactive and flexible attitude, with the ability to manage a variety of tasks and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a talent for building relationships.
• Attention to detail and knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practices
• Experience of digital fundraising platforms and social media campaigns and how the charity can use these to maximise income.
• A passion for the mission of Parenting Mental Health and a desire to make a positive impact: “Lived experience” desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Work for a charity that’s making a meaningful difference to the lives of families whose children are affected by mental health illness.
• Help shape and grow the fundraising strategy during an exciting phase of development.
• A part-time, fully remote role with flexible schedule, offering excellent work-life balance.
• A new role available from May 2025.

How to Apply:

If you like the sound of this role and want to join us at this exciting time, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your fundraising experience and motivation for applying. 

Application deadline is 5 pm on Monday 5 May 2025. 

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed online in w/c 12 May 2025.

Location: Any UK Trust Office - hybrid working and an expectation to travel when necessary

Interviews: 14th or 15th May over MS Teams

For more information, or to apply, please click 'apply now' to go to our website.

We’re on the lookout for a dynamic and driven Business Development Manager to help power the incredible work of The King’s Trust. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in securing high-impact, strategic corporate partnerships that directly support young people to live, learn and earn. You’ll be part of a passionate, collaborative team that thrives on big ideas, bold pitches, and making a genuine difference.

If you're a confident relationship builder with a track record of winning six-figure partnerships, love telling stories that inspire action, and are excited about using your creativity and commercial flair to create bespoke opportunities, this is your moment. Come join a team that’s ambitious, collaborative, courageous and trusting, and all focused on transforming futures!

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Business Development Managers? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Business Development Managers! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Req ID: 3483 

Being a Switchback Mentor is a unique opportunity to build transformative relationships with young men leaving prison in London.

Are you passionate about working 1-to-1 with young prison-leavers from a variety of backgrounds; many of whom are from marginalised communities, to help them lead more stable, rewarding lives?

As a Switchback Mentor, you will play a vital role in transforming the lives of young prison leavers, helping them break free from the justice system and build stable, rewarding futures. You will be responsible for building your own caseload by engaging directly with young men in prison and providing intensive support after their release. In addition to working with those you meet in prison; you will also support Trainees referred to the programme after they have already been released.

Deadline: 10am on Monday 28th April 2025

We are holding an optional online Q&A from 6.30-7.30pm on Monday 14th April, with Mercedes Turner, Yasin Ali (Delivery Managers), and Ariel Troy (Switchback Mentor).

Purpose of role

To create engaging content and communications for our charitable services, fundraising and internal communications across all our channels. The role is a critical part of Thrive’s new strategy as we move towards a more digitally focussed and data driven approach to marketing, raising awareness and influencing the sector.

Job Description

Thrive’s vision is that gardening is actively encouraged as part of personal health and wellbeing management and Social & Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) services are available wherever people live.

We are looking for a creative, dynamic and enthusiastic member of the Communications and Marketing Team who can support us in the development and delivery of Thrive’s communication and marketing strategy and boost our awareness and engagement using both online and offline channels.

Broad Outline of Key Responsibilities –

• Creating web pages and managing content and assets such as video, images, case-studies

• Supporting the delivery of internal and external email newsletters; creating content, managing email lists, automations and segmentations

• Translate media stories into compelling content across channels to grow audience understanding of the charity and consideration to support

• Attend external events to network and represent Thrive

• Monitoring channels and producing regular reports on performance from analytics

This a versatile role, encompassing skills and experience across digital marketing, content creation, press and media as well as social media. So you will need to be creative, have a passion for storytelling and identifying and writing engaging content across all our channels.
If you are a confident marketeer and have experience of working in a comms and marketing environment, we can offer you a rewarding challenge.

For the full job description and person specification, please download the information pack 

This exciting new role is to project manage the integration of digital fundraising within The Christie charity, enhancing existing technology and looking for new digital solutions to fundraising processes and new projects.

We are about to embark on a programme of transformational change, and we are looking for an ambitious self-starter who will play an essential role in the development and implementation of a new digital strategy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual to make a real difference to cancer patients.

At The Christie Charity we are an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation with a loyal supporter base. You would be part of a successful high achieving collaborative team, and this role gives you the opportunity to experience multiple fundraising disciplines.