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We're looking for an Income Officer to support the fundraising team at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association by processing income accurately, maintaining data integrity, and providing excellent supporter care. This role is key to ensuring we can continue to deliver and grow our work.
Key Responsibilities:
As Income Officer, you'll play an important part in ensuring all income is accurately processed and allocated, while maintaining high standards of supporter care.
- Process income from various channels using the Raiser's Edge database, ensuring accuracy and consistency
- Allocate restricted income in line with supporter requests
- Build and maintain positive relationships with supporters to understand their giving intentions
- Respond to telephone, email and written queries, including complex cases, with professionalism and care
- Oversee regular giving from over 7,000 supporters via Direct Debit, Standing Order and Payroll Giving
- Manage data across multiple systems including Access databases, ensuring data integrity and accuracy
- Conduct Gift Aid audit checks before HMRC submission, supporting income generation of approx. £1 million annually
- Ensure compliance with Data Protection, HMRC and audit requirements when handling sensitive supporter data
- Contribute to process improvements by identifying and helping implement innovative solutions
- Collaborate with teams across the organisation to support shared goals and effective ways of working
About You:
You'll be an organised and detail-focused Income Officer with strong technical and communication skills.
- Confident using databases and experienced in accurate data processing
- Familiar with financial processes and procedures
- Comfortable working with donation platforms and processing systems
- Skilled in problem solving with a practical and thoughtful approach
- Advanced user of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and Outlook
- Clear and professional communicator, both written and verbal
- Able to prioritise your workload, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Enjoy working collaboratively with others, bringing a positive and flexible mindset
About Us:
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Opportunities for training and personal development.
- Hybrid working.
The full job description is available in the candidate pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
Hybrid Working and Flexibility: Hybrid Working & Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working with a 2-3 days minimum office attendance per week.
(5 days per week office-based training is required for the first 8 weeks. Flexibility to attend the office more regularly on occasion may be also be required to meet business needs.)
We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Technical ability to use databases & proven ability to process and check data accurately and consistently
- Experience of commercial financial processes and procedures
- Understanding or transferable experience in working with processing systems and donation platforms
Important Information:
- We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
- If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
- Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
- If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
- We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.
If this Income Officer opportunity sounds right for you, we'd love to hear from you. Help us make a difference-one transaction at a time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Moseley Community Development Trust (Moseley CDT):
Moseley CDT is an independent charity dedicated to improving the neighbourhood through social, economic, and environmental initiatives. We are a community-led organisation that develops practical solutions to local issues, supporting residents, businesses, and charities.
Our core values:
- Inclusion: Ensuring our services benefit all communities.
- Positive Innovation: Encouraging creative problem-solving.
- Collaboration: Building strong partnerships for shared goals.
Role Overview:
The Communications Officer will develop and implement strategies to raise awareness of Moseley CDT’s work, engage the community, and enhance our digital presence. This role requires creativity, project management skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Key Responsibilities:
Digital Marketing & Social Media:
- Manage and update the Moseley CDT website with engaging and accessible content.
- Develop and implement a social media strategy across platforms incl. Facebook and Instagram.
- Create high-quality visual and written content, including graphics and short videos.
- Use scheduling tools to plan social media campaigns and track engagement.
- Analyse digital marketing performance and suggest improvements.
Content Creation & Brand Management:
- Develop compelling storytelling content, case studies, and campaign materials.
- Design digital and print materials using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools.
- Ensure all communications align with Moseley CDT’s brand identity (currently in development)
- Collaborate with stakeholders to source and share relevant content.
Public Relations & Stakeholder Communications:
- Support the creation of a weekly newsletter.
- Maintain relationships with local partners and key stakeholders.
- Respond to enquiries from the public, media, and community members.
Person Specification:
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Strong writing skills, adaptable to different audiences.
- Experience managing social media, scheduling, and analytics.
- Basic design/editing skills (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar).
- Experience updating websites (WordPress).
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.
- Commitment to Moseley CDT’s values and mission.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
- Experience creating and editing video/audio content.
- Familiarity with email marketing (Mailchimp).
- Knowledge of analytics tools for engagement tracking.
- Understanding of GDPR compliance and ethical communications.
- Experience in community engagement or charity communications.
We encourage applicants who meet most, but not necessarily all criteria to apply. This role is ideal for a proactive and creative communications professional passionate about community development and making an impact through effective storytelling and digital engagement - reach out if you're interested!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We’ve recently refreshed and invested in our fundraising team,creating four fantastic new roles that reflect our bold ambitions for the future. This is an incredible opportunity to join a passionate, purpose-driven charity at a pivotal time — bringing your ideas,energy,and experience to a team that’s all about collaboration, creativity, and making a real difference.
Trust Fundraising Officer
Annual Salary - £24,000-£28,500
Weekly Hours - 35 hours (full time)
Reporting To - Philanthropy Manager
Contract Type - Permanent
Work Location - Guildford (GU1 1TU) or Farnham (GU9 9QF) with flexible work options.
BENEFITS - Why Work With Us?
Generous Holiday Allowance – Enjoy 32 days off a year (including bank holidays), pro rata for part-time staff-with extra days for long service. Plus, we’ll give you your birthday off after your first year – because cake should be mandatory!
Real Work-Life Balance – We care deeply about your wellbeing and believe in supporting our teams as much as we do the children and families we serve.
Training That Grows With You – Plus, every team member gets a personal training budget and access to a holistic learning platform to support your development.
Perks That Make Life Easier – We’ll cover the cost of your DBS check, and you’ll get access to a NEST pension and Simply Health cash plan for everyday healthcare costs.
Room to Recharge – After 3 years, you’ll be eligible for a career break to refresh, reflect, or do something amazing.
Parking - No need to play musical chairs with parking spots – we've got free parking just for you!
ABOUT US
Challengers is a charity dedicated to transforming the lives of disabled children and young people through the power of play. We provide inclusive, fun, and safe spaces across the Southeast where children aged 2–18 can make friends, enjoy new experiences, and develop vital life skills. Our unique non-exclusion policy ensures that every child, regardless of the complexity of their needs, is welcomed and supported.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Join our passionate and driven Fundraising Team at Challengers and play a key role in securing vital funding to support our impactful projects for disabled children and young people.
We are looking for a proactive and skilled fundraiser to research and identify new funding opportunities from Trusts, Foundations, and grant-making bodies. You’ll craft and submit compelling funding proposals, while building and nurturing strong relationships with new and existing funders to maximise support for our mission.
This role offers the chance to represent Challengers at meetings, tours, and events, showcasing the power of our work and the importance of our values. You’ll also maintain detailed and accurate records, manage reporting requirements, and actively champion the Challengers Approach, grounded in the Social Model of Disability.
If you're a strong communicator with an eye for detail and a passion for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
You’ll Be Great If...
• Have a solid understanding of the role of grant-makers, the value of not-for-profits, and the challenges faced by disabled children and young people.
• Are a strong communicator with experience writing persuasively and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Bring a proactive, organised approach with excellent time management and research skills.
• Are confident presenting and representing an organisation in line with its values and ethos.
• Have experience using databases and Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job- There is no such thing as the perfect candidate. Challengers is a place where everyone can grow. We follow equal opportunities so however you identify and whatever your background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day
Application closing date:11/05/2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Nuffield Foundation is recruiting an Executive Coordinator to work closely with and support our Chief Executive, Leadership Team, Trustees and other members of our governance committees.
The Nuffield Foundation’s purpose is to advance social well-being and across all our activities we aim to open up opportunities and to improve lives for individuals, families and communities within a just and inclusive society. Our work addresses the inequalities, disadvantage, discrimination and vulnerabilities people face in education, justice and welfare, and considers the social and ethical implications of science and digital technologies.
The Executive Coordinator will provide administrative support to the Foundation’s CEO and its Leadership Team. It also liaises with the Foundation’s Trustees and other Board and Committee members to ensure the effective operations of the organisation.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a strong work ethic, and excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with a broad range of colleagues and use tact and diplomacy when required. They will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills (including the ability to correspond on behalf of the CEO, draft short papers and take minutes of meetings).
It is also essential for someone to have highly developed organisation and administrative skills, with the ability to use systems and processes to effectively prioritise, project manage and ensure the effective operations of the Foundation's leadership and governance teams.
For further information about the role (including the full job description), please click through to the listing on our website.
About us
The Nuffield Foundation is an independent charitable trust with a mission to advance educational opportunity and social well-being.
We fund research that informs social policy, primarily in Education, Welfare and Justice. We also provide opportunities for young people to develop skills and confidence in science and research.
We are the founder and co-funder of Nuffield Council on Bioethics, Nuffield Family Justice Observatory and the Ada Lovelace Institute.
Further information and how to apply
The closing date for applications is 09:30am (BST) on Wednesday 23rd April 2025, with telephone interviews expected to take place 6th/7th May 2025 and in-person interviews then taking place on 20th May 2025.
We are committed to inclusive working practices and during the application process we commit to:
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As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the essential criteria for the job.
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making any reasonable adjustments – for example providing documents in different formats, arranging for a sign language interpreter for interviews etc
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paying for travel costs (and any childcare or care costs) for interviews where in-person attendance is required
Our benefits package includes:
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Consideration of requests for part time and/or flexible working (eg compressed hours arrangements, job sharing etc)
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28 days holiday per annum and all public holidays (with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days).
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A salary exchange pension scheme that offers employer contributions of up to 11%.
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Life assurance scheme.
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Family leave policies that provide an enhanced level of pay.
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Cycle to work scheme and loans towards season tickets.
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Frequent opportunities for learning and development (including options for coaching and mentoring, and reading weeks)
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Support with your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including an employee assistance provider, a private GP service, personal health reviews with Bupa, a will and funeral planning service and a staff network of trained Mental Health First Aiders.
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Staff peer groups and social networks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated and organised Fundraising Officer to join our team. You will support the wider team by identifying funding prospects, supporting bid-writing, and processing bid applications. You will ensure funder and donor relationships are built and maintained as well as actively researching and building new fundraising prospects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a difference and gaining valuable experience at a cutting-edge and busy charity. The role is ideal for a self-starter with innovative ideas as there is potential for role development once in post. CSH values the well-being of its employees, offering a supportive environment, flexible working patterns, and a range of staff benefits like online yoga classes, a book group, and more. If you are passionate about sustainable healthcare and looking for a rewarding, impactful role, this is your chance to make a difference!
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Home-based with monthly travel to Oxford.
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Full time post (0.8 FTE considered for the right candidate)
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Salary: £25,500 with career progression options
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Fixed term for 12 months (with a view to extend into a permanent position)
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Apply by: 09:00am Thursday 1st May
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Expected interview date: Monday 19th May 2025
About The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare
The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (CSH) has been leading efforts to incorporate the values of environmental sustainability into the health sector since its establishment in 2008. Our work is underpinned by CSH’s Principles of Sustainable Clinical Practice: prevention; patient empowerment; lean care systems; low carbon alternatives.
Our vision is for all people in the health system to be able to shape and deliver sustainable healthcare which supports our communities and our natural world; our mission is to inspire and empower people with the knowledge, skills and tools to play their part in the transformation to sustainable healthcare.
Our Clinical Transformation Programme mainstreams environmental sustainability within clinical areas so that it is integral to the planning of health systems and the practice of healthcare professionals and provides training in sustainable healthcare and planetary health for staff in educational institutions, professional bodies and healthcare organisations. The Green Space for Health Programme works to realise the value of the NHS green estate for physical and mental health, supporting NHS sites to develop their green space for the benefit of patients, staff and communities, while improving biodiversity and combatting climate change. These programmes are supported through the work of our Core team.
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising:
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Conduct research on potential funding opportunities and grant applications
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Assist with the development and implementation of fundraising campaigns
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Monitor and evaluate fundraising activities, providing reports and recommendations
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Assist with online fundraising campaigns, including online donation platforms
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Research and implement new ways of building individual giving
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Maintain accurate records of fundraising activities and donor information.
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Assist with the preparation of fundraising materials.
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Stay up to date with fundraising best practices and trends
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Any other duties as assigned by the Development Director
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Support the wider team to build fund-raising skills
Bid-writing:
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Keep the team up to date on upcoming funding opportunities
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Support teams to write bids. Provide management and frameworks to ensure deadlines are met and a high standard of writing is achieved
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Work with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure bids are budgeted correctly
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Complete application processes for bids
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Ensure compliance paperwork is completed and recorded.
Donor Management:
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Assist with donor communication and stewardship, ensuring timely and personalised acknowledgments and processing
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Maintain and update donor databases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
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Assist with research and prospect identification.
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Respond to donor enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
About you
Essential Qualifications and Skills:
Essential:
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A track-record of successful grant applications.
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Experience in a fundraising or administrative role within the charity sector.
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Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices.
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Ability to quickly assimilate technical information and translate it into plain English
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Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Confidence managing donation platforms such as JustGiving, Easyfundraising etc.
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A genuine passion for environmental sustainability
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Experience with CRM databases.
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Experience of working remotely
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Confidence in proposing and implementing new fundraising systems
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Experience of working in the health and/or environmental sectors or charities supporting them
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Confidence using prospect research tools
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Experience supporting teams to write and submit funding applications
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Experience budgeting and costing projects/applications
Closing date: 09:00am Thursday 1 May 2025
To inspire and empower people with the knowledge, skills and tools to play their part in the transformation to sustainable healthcare.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Stories Officer
Remote working
£25,000 - £28,000 pa plus excellent benefits
35 hours per week (or 21 hours per week if job share)
Permanent, full-time or part-time job share
Should you have any questions regarding the role requirements or your application then please visit our website via the application button where contact details can be obtained.
We are pleased to offer this role as either full-time or a part-time job share. The job share role will be split as follows:
Job Share A: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Job Share B: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Does that sound like a good fit? If so, we can’t wait to hear from you…
The Stories Officer sits in the Marketing and Communications team and will focus on:
· Assist in managing storytelling requests from across RNID, providing vital support and crafting impactful and compelling narratives.
· You’ll be gathering and shaping powerful authentic stories that highlight the impact of RNID’s work, supporting RNID’s strategic goals.
· When you join us, you’ll dive straight into important campaigns like our Protect Your Hearing Campaign, helping to craft meaningful stories. You might find yourself out on location, capturing powerful stories firsthand from our amazing storytellers or coordinating a photo shoot featuring one of our celebrity supporters.
As Stories Officer, you will:
· Work closely with the Stories & Celebrity Manager, identify, interview, and write-up case study stories from people who are deaf, have hearing loss, or tinnitus to support RNID’s campaigns, media, and fundraising efforts.
· Manage and update our centralised database of case studies, celebrities, and influencers, ensuring all stories across the charity are recorded for effective stewardship. Maintain storyteller profiles, contact details, permissions, and consent forms while ensuring GDPR compliance in data collection and storage.
· Collaborate with PR, fundraising, digital, and campaigning teams to integrate storytelling into their work, identify their needs, and match case studies or celebrities to relevant projects.
· Support the development and delivery of storytelling content across multiple platforms, including social media, website, press, and marketing materials, ensuring content meets accessibility standards.
· Manage multiple internal and external storyteller requests.
We are looking for an individual with a passion for storytelling and a deep commitment to amplifying the voices of people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. You will have excellent writing skills, with experience in journalism, PR, or a similar field, and have a strong ability to craft compelling narratives that engage and inspire.
Your interviewing skills will be key, as you’ll need to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, ensuring they feel comfortable and confident sharing their stories. Sensitivity and empathy will be essential as you capture authentic, impactful stories. In addition, you’ll be an exceptional multitasker, able to manage multiple storytelling requests and competing priorities with ease. Your proactive and creative approach will drive you to consistently find new ways to tell powerful stories that align with the charity’s mission and strategic goals.
If you are driven by the power of storytelling and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
We are RNID: the national charity supporting the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. Together, we will end the discrimination faced by our communities, help people hear better now and fund world-class research to restore hearing and silence tinnitus.
We work with our communities and partners across industry, government, charity, education and more to change life for the better. RNID has a proud history and big ambitions. We’re focused on making the greatest impact possible across the whole of the UK. We champion the latest technology and the opportunities it brings. We also know the value of a friendly face in local communities to support people where they need it most.
We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.
Closing date: 27 April 2025.
Interviews: 7 May 2025.
Supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus
Job Title: Executive Assistant to the COO
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Key Relationships: Director of HR, Senior Leadership Team, Heads of Department
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £37,000
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
How to apply: Please see the Applicant Pack.
Interviews: Tuesday 6th May 2025
Role Summary
Southwark Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship for over 1400 years. Now it stands on the vibrant and exciting regenerated south bank of the Thames surrounded by cultural venues such as Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market, the offices of major companies as well as schools and diverse residential communities. It is an inclusive Christian community that offers a welcome to all.
The Cathedral’s mission, ministry and musical tradition are core to its life as a Cathedral and a parish church serving the community. It also relies on the valuable financial contribution made by its income generating activities such as its shop, café, conference rooms, corporate events and concerts. It is a very busy place, attracting 200,000 visitors a year to the Cathedral, its churchyard and medieval herb garden. The Cathedral relies on a small but dedicated team to be inclusive and welcoming to all.
The Executive Assistant (EA) will provide support to the Chief Operation Officer (COO) to assist them in the effective functioning of all governance, human resources and operational arrangements at the Cathedral.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Support for the COO
- Lead the coordination, preparation, planning and follow up for the COO’s briefing for and attendance at meetings associated with the governance of the Cathedral, including Chapter, Finance Committee, Audit & Risk Committee, Nominations Committee, Fabric Advisory Committee and Board of Enterprises.
- Undertake research and assisting in the drafting and review of papers for such meetings. Minute taking will not usually be required (but may be requested from time to time in liaison with members of staff usually responsible for the minutes);
- Support the COO in all their working relationships including building and maintaining excellent relationships with Chapter Members and Committee Members, the Bishop’s staff and with the wider Diocese, as well as with neighbours, contractors, commercial partners and professional advisers;
- Draft briefs and management reports;
- Assist in the research, writing and preparation of the Cathedral’s Annual Report;
- Assist with the drafting and submission of Cathedral-wide documents, such as the Cathedrals Survey, Peer Review etc.
- Assist with the development of the Cathedral’s strategy and supporting reports and documents;
- Assist the COO with national, royal and high-profile civic events planning;
- Provide general administrative assistance in the context of a busy office;
- Promote the mission, purpose and values of the Cathedral;
- Any other responsibilities as may reasonably be required;
- Ensure that the highest standards of professional performance are maintained, and ensure professional skills are regularly updated through participation in training and development activities.
Senior Leadership Team & Diary
- Prepare Senior Leadership Team (SLT) meeting agendas and supporting documents, handling arrangements for meetings (Zoom when needed);
- Attend SLT meetings, track actions and report where relevant on items;
- Collate proposals for events from the Head of Events and Head of Visitor Engagement which need SLT approval and include them under SLT standing item on the agenda;
- On behalf of SLT, chair the weekly operational run-through of the Diary Meeting with Heads of Department and other staff;
- Manage the Cathedral diary in coordination with the Estates Manager – make in-house bookings, input the annual liturgical schedule, make alterations arising from the Diary Meeting;
- Act as the Cathedral’s key contact for the Metropolitan Police’s Southwark Counter Terrorism PROTECT Team – provide them with information (proactively and when requested) on Cathedral events and services of interest to the Police.
HR
Recruitment
Support the COO with co-ordination of recruitment for new Cathedral and Southwark Cathedral Enterprises Limited staff, in line with Safer Recruitment best practice;
- Co-ordinate the creation of job descriptions with direction from the COO & Director of HR, in liaison with the relevant Head of Department and line manager for the role being recruited;
- Manage the Cathedral’s recruitment processes – identifying platforms for advertisement, arranging short-listing and interview panels, featuring on shortlisting panels where required;
- Lead with preparations for interview – book rooms, invite candidates to interview, arrange testing and advise on test materials where needed, prepare and advise on interview questions;
- Where required, take part in interview panels;
- Manage the appointment process for new starters – communicate process outcomes to applicants (appointment and rejection communications), pursue references, complete pre-employment checks, liaise with colleagues on DBS check requirements;
- Assist with contract drafting for new appointments in liaison with the COO & Director of HR;
- Manage the induction process for new starters – IT set-up requirements, identification and access cards, ensure a desk space is in place for starters prior to arrival, give starters an IT induction and introduction to the Cathedral diary, familiarise new starters with the Staff Handbook, arrange health & safety inductions with the Property team and introductory meetings with relevant members of staff, and liaise with the Visitor Engagement Officer to enrol new starters on the next available staff tour of the Cathedral;
- Assist the Finance team by obtaining new starter financial information, HMRC Starter Forms and other necessary enrolment information.
Operational HR Support
Human Resources Administration for Staff
- Manage the Cathedral’s digital HR system (Mentor) – be responsible for creating and updating staff profiles, setting up each new leave year, monitoring annual leave & sick leave (reporting on these for KPI and audit purposes where necessary) and being the point of contact for staff who have queries on how to use the system;
- Communicate staff annual leave entitlement and respond to staff queries on leave;
- Support the Finance team with provision of HR information pertaining to the annual audit and insurance cover, e.g. staff numbers, requested contracts, annual leave summaries;
- Assist the COO with drafting of HR documentation/correspondence;
- Work with the Finance team on the provision of Annual Pay Review letters for all staff;
- Keep the Cathedral’s hard copy and digital HR filing systems up to date, in accordance with GDPR best practice;
- Assist the COO with HR audits;
- Support the COO and Director of HR with the rolling update of the Staff Handbook and Cathedral policies pertaining to HR;
- Develop and use process checklists for the HR function, including recruitment, induction, appraisal and exit;
- Oversee the administration of the appraisal and performance management process – liaise with managers to provide templates, resources and advice and ensure these are completed on time and to a high standard;
- Record staff training;
- Liaise with the Diocesan Director of HR for advice and support when queries relating to staff or HR situations arise.
Person Specification
Skills/Aptitudes
- Ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion;
- Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
- Understanding of process management and policy development;
- Able to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of good practice in organisation development, particularly change management and developing organisational culture;
- Able to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of good practice in learning and development, particularly management development and talent management;
- Excellent interpersonal skills with people at all levels – internally and externally;
- Strong written and oral communication skills;
- Effective planning and project management skills, with the ability to set and work to deadlines;
- Ability to move between big picture thinking and minute detail.
Knowledge/Experience
- Accredited HR qualifications (desired but not essential)
- Experience and application of Human Resources policy and processes;
- Experience of implementing new systems and processes to improve efficiency;
- Experience of and commitment to continuous organisational improvement and the ability to act as an agent of change;
- Experience of working in an organisation with both paid staff and volunteers;
- Experience of working within a faith setting;
- Experience of an Anglican or liturgical church and familiarity with the Church of England and its structures.
Personal Attributes
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic;
- Pragmatic and solution-oriented;
- Committed to high standards and continual improvement;
- Willingness to engage with, understand and implement the use of new software, applications and systems;
- Demonstrates a sympathy for the values, aims and ethos of Southwark Cathedral.
Southwark Cathedral is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer. We believe in promoting and building a diverse and inclusive team, and workplace, culture and governance structures that are welcoming to and respectful of all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people whatever their ethnicity, background, age, disability, long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Safeguarding is at the core of all we do. We follow best practice for Safer Recruitment.
Terms and Conditions
Working Hours
The working hours shall be 35 per hours a week, exclusive of meal breaks. Some out of hours working will be required to support meetings and events and this will be notified in advance. Time off in lieu will be awarded in line with Southwark Cathedral’s policy.
Annual Leave
25 days paid leave per annum including statutory bank holidays and an extra day at Christmas.
Probation
The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
Season ticket loan
Once the probationary period has been completed satisfactorily, the person appointed will be eligible to take out a season ticket loan.
Pension
The person appointed will be eligible to join a defined contributions pension scheme managed by the Church Workers Pension Fund. The Cathedral will contribute half of the annual premium of 10% of salary.
Working Expenses
Reasonable out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about User Research?
We are looking for a User Research Officer to join our Continuous Improvement Team in England. This is a 12 month contract opportunity.
We are a friendly, collaborative team that works with funding teams across England, and colleagues from the wider organisation, to support continuous improvement.
We work with people to identify and deliver improvements to our funding programmes, systems, processes, knowledge and skills. We are passionate about continuously learning and improving to maximise our impact for communities across England.
This is an excellent opportunity for a user researcher who is passionate about understanding user experience and influencing change for both customers and colleagues.
Key responsibilities
This role requires a highly motivated person who is able to build excellent working relationships with people and teams across the Fund. The successful candidate will design and lead on a wide range of different types of user research. The types of research may include:
- Understanding and supporting the improvement of our funding programmes, processes and internal grant making system
- Targeted research with minoritised communities to better understand barriers to our funding
- Discovery of user needs to inform a Learning and Development plan
Interview Date: Tuesday 6 May - virtual
Location: We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. You can be based anywhere in England to ensure easy access to all of our England offices. Our England offices are based in Birmingham, Exeter, Leeds, London, Manchester and Newcastle.
Essential criteria
- Experience of planning and designing research that is appropriate, inclusive and ethical
- Experience of how to use different research techniques to understand situations or problems
- Strong analytical skills to interpret data and create clear, actionable findings
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences and present insights effectively
- A values-driven mindset, passionate about the Fund’s mission
- Ability to work flexibly and handle multiple competing priorities within a small team
Desirable criteria
- A good understanding of grant giving/ not for profit sector and the customer facing services needed
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
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Seriously ill children and their families deserve the chance to live a full life, supported by care that enables them to thrive. But for many, it’s a lonely and isolating experience. Parents and siblings struggle in a system that doesn’t meet their uniquely challenging needs.
That’s why we’re here – to make sure they can access high quality children’s palliative care, when and where they need it. Step by step, hand in hand, day by day, so that no one has to face living through their child’s short life - and death - alone.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a communications professional to help make sure that every seriously ill child and their family gets high quality children’s palliative and end of life care, when and where they need it. You will play a key role as, together, we provide direct support to children and families, unite services and professionals, campaign to change the system and raise funds to sustain our vital work.
As our Communication Officer, you will:
- source and manage stories and other content from families of seriously ill children
- create, post and monitor digital communications
- produce and manage our information for families and professionals
- support the team with media and public relations
- create a range of multimedia content
- support our marketing and campaigns
You will have skills, knowledge and experience in:
- communicating in a way which is consistent with visual and verbal brand guidelines
- digital communications, including web and social media
- PR and media relations
- publishing
- marketing
- awareness raising
- creative design
- storytelling
- copywriting, editing and proofreading
You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to communicate sensitively when working directly with families of seriously ill children.
We offer a great rewards package, which includes:
- generous annual leave entitlement
- pension scheme
- staff assistance programme
- days off for volunteering
We are open to flexible working patterns. Depending on the task and your personal work preferences, you can work remotely or at our Bristol office. We hold monthly team meetings and 1:1 meetings at the office.
We are always looking for talented people, and welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief and sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from those with disabilities or from black and minority ethnic backgrounds.
Applying for the role
Closing date for applications is at 9am, Monday 12th May, 2025. If you are interested in applying for this post, please visit our website.
We exist to ensure every seriously ill child and their family gets the high-quality children’s palliative and end of life care





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Concerned about the climate emergency? Keen to use your fundraising expertise to protect the planet for future generations?
We are looking for an experienced and inspired fundraiser to develop and manage fundraising projects designed to meet Friends of the Earth’s income targets through multi-channel direct marketing campaigns to acquire new high-quality supporters and develop, retain and increase value from existing supporters.
As Individual Giving Officer you will also monitor performance of fundraising projects and make tactical and strategic recommendations to enhance results. You’ll join a passionate team and contribute to the development of individual giving annual plans, manage budgets and work with Friends of the Earth many internal teams, external suppliers and agency partners.
Key Skills and Attributes:
This role requires a confident fundraiser and project manager with a solid grasp of fundraising from individuals, either donor recruitment or retention, or in direct marketing within the charity or commercial sector.
Experience of developing and managing multi-channel fundraising projects is essential using a range of media channels. These include telemarketing, print (supporter magazine, cash appeals, retention mailings, inserts and cold mailings), paid social media, Display, YouTube, PPC and email.
You’ll need to demonstrate a good level of organisational, time management and project management skills, and show a great attention to detail, leading on the monitoring and reporting of projects.
You’ll provide strong creative thinking, and work alongside the internal Content and Creative teams to ensure that content is accessible, inclusive, and honours our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
You’ll gain support from the Senior Individual Giving Officer on using the latest CRM database and create mailing selection lists and help take part in quarterly reforecasting. And show a good understanding of the both the charity fundraising sector and the climate crisis, in order to keep up with the latest trends and techniques.
The Individual Giving program has evolved hugely over the past few years, with a big increase in our digital activity and collaboration with campaign teams to create compelling and integrated plans. You’ll need to show a track record of engaging online audiences, with an ability to produce compelling copy and content.
Each Individual Giving Officer manages a selection of projects across recruitment or experience, rotating project management to support development and learning across the team.
Knowledge of relevant compliance including Fundraising Code of Practice, CAP code, UK data protection law and complaints handling requirements in relation to individual giving is essential.
The team:
The role is in the supportive and friendly Individual Giving (IG) team, which sits within the Income Generation directorate.
The IG team consists of eight roles:
- Head of Individual Giving
- Individual Giving Supporter Recruitment Manager
- Individual Giving Supporter Experience Manager
- Legacy Manager
- Senior Individual Giving Officer x 2
- Philanthropy Officer
- Individual Giving Officer x 2
Each Individual Giving Officer will be line managed by their Senior Individual Giving Officer, and will work closely with the Individual Giving Supporter Recruitment Manager and Individual Giving Supporter Experience Manager
For more information please read the attached job description.
Closing date: Monday 28th April 2025 (23:59)
Interview date: Wednesday 28th May 2025.
Hours: Full time (30 hours over 4 days)
Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Salary: Regional £30,866 - £33,964 per annum, or London £34,358 - £37,456 per annum
(London salary applicable to candidates living in London or those who are based in the London office a minimum of two days a week)
Please note we only accept applications via the Friends of the Earth Application System.
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture.
Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible.
Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.
We are part of an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it.



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Operations Officer
Location: Home-based, with a minimum of every other week travel into our London Office (Islington)
Responsible to: Governance, HR and Operations Manager
Responsible for: N/A
Salary: Point 27-30, £30,116- £33,083 (a London Allowance will be applied to employees who live in London)
We are pleased to offer a starting salary at the beginning point of the salary band. This position offers opportunities for salary increases based on performance and tenure.
Hours: 35 Hours per week
Job type: Permanent, subject to funding.
Benefits:
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Friendly and collaborative working environment
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Remote working
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25 to 30 days holidays per annum plus bank holidays (depending on length of service and pro-rata for part-time employees)
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Contributory pension scheme including 6% employer’s contribution (subject to employee’s minimum 2% contribution)
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Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
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Occupational sick pay depending on length of service and pro-rata for part-time employees.
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Access to Employee Assistance Programme
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Access to staff discounts
Closing date: 9th May 2025
Interviews to take place: Monday 19th May 2025. These will be held via Microsoft Teams.
About the role:
Respect is looking to expand our Operations team with this new Operations Officer role. We’re looking for someone with demonstrable experience in scheduling meetings, HR administration, and coordinating internal and external correspondence with a variety of stakeholders. You must have a strong understanding of GDPR and Microsoft packages and be able to prioritise a busy workload in a fast-changing working environment. Ideally you will have some previous experience of minute-taking as well as inventory and supply management.
About you:
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Experience of administrative support in the above areas
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Demonstrate a commitment to – and understanding of – the values, aims and objectives of Respect
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Ability to handle sensitive information, and work with discretion
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Commitment to policies that advance equity, diversity and inclusion practices
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Ability to use your own initiative as well as part of a team
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Be a problem solver, with an eye for efficiency and collaboration
About Respect
Respect is a pioneering UK membership organisation in the domestic abuse sector. Founded in 2000, we have built our expertise over the last 25 years in what was then a fledgling sector and recently have seen significant and rapid growth.
How to apply
Please visit our website for a full job description and person specification, where you can find and complete the application form and equalities monitoring form.
Please ensure that all application submissions are submitted in Word Document format only.
Successful applicants must reside in the United Kingdom.
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a wide range of backgrounds and across all protected characteristics1, particularly people from the following under-represented groups on our staff team:
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Black and minoritised people
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Deaf and disabled people
We would also warmly welcome an informal chat about the role, if you are interested but unsure whether you meet the requirements or would be suitable.
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Managing Director, Home-Start Wandsworth (HSW)
The Role:
The Managing Director sets the vision and strategy for HSW. They lead on income generation and profile raising; working with local stakeholders, building partnerships, and growing funding relationships to achieve that. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the MD will set annual objectives alongside long term goals - whilst providing vision and leadership to the team. The role will ensure operational excellence, providing direction & coaching when needed, to deliver innovation, sustainability & compliance.
The Person:
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We are looking for a passionate, dynamic and empathetic leader who is committed to the Home-Start ethos.
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A track record in income generation, partnership working and team management are essential.
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The successful candidate will combine collaboration, creativity and resilience, with a proven ability to deliver.
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Experience of leading change and driving sustainability within a small charity would be particularly valuable.
Reports to:
- Chair, Board of Trustees
Key Responsibilities:
- Set the overall strategy, vision and annual objectives for the organisation, alongside the Board of Trustees.
- Be accountable for the overall performance of the organisation and leadership of the team, including guidance and coaching for direct reports.
- Develop and deliver a robust and sustainable funding strategy
- Develop and deliver the long-term grant funding strategy, leading the bidding process for the organisation. Actively research and build relationships with grant funders to maximise opportunities and success. Write & submit grant applications, working with relevant members of the Team and Trustees. Give strategic direction to the Operations Manager, as required, on progress reporting to grant funders.
- Develop and drive the community fundraising strategy for the charity working with relevant members of the team and Trustee committee members. Build local partnerships with businesses, schools and churches to increase regular giving.
- Actively champion and contribute to fundraising events - and generate ideas for new activity.
- Manage key strategic partnerships, relationships and donors on an ongoing basis to ensure income, volunteer and referral pipelines are maintained to optimise the organisation’s impact.
- Working with the Operations lead, ensure the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation.
- Provide regular performance and progress reports to the board as requested and ensure the charity is compliant with all HSUK policies and procedures.
- Set and manage the annual operational budget, and ensure the effective management of all HSW resources, IT provision and operational contracts.
Additional responsibilities:
- Develop and advocate for the profile of the organisation within the borough and represent it to relevant bodies, including HSUK and HSL, taking an active role in working groups. Act as an ambassador and embodiment of the organisation’s values.
- Deliver the annual impact report alongside the Communications Manager.
- Ensure the completion of all Operational HSUK Quality Assurance assessments.
- Be accountable for safeguarding in the operational team, working closely with the Safeguarding lead, who is responsible for delivery.
- Act as the Data Protection officer for the organisation.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Management experience of small/medium teams in the voluntary sector.
- Proven track record of success in charity fundraising and grant application processes.
- Experience of strategy conceptualisation and delivery- including leading others or working collaboratively to develop strategic & operational plans.
- Successful experience of stakeholder, network or partnership working.
- Understanding of current legislation and regulatory frameworks for babies, children and families.
- Operational coordination and project management experience.
- Financial understanding & experience of managing budgets >£100,000 (TBC)
- Highly IT literate with a confident understanding of Google applications, and Charity Log, or other database management systems.
- The ability to manage and address governance, financial, IT and personnel matters swiftly and confidently with little need for supervision.
- Ability to produce accurate and timely reports.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
- Knowledge of the local area and beneficiaries.
- A commitment to and understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities and data protection.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Youth Endowment Fund
People & Operations Officer
Reports to: Assistant Director of People and Race Equity
Salary: £33,800
Contract: 2-year fixed term
Location: Office based – Central London
Application Deadline: 12pm on Thursday 24th April 2025
Interviews: commencing the week of 5th May 2025
About the Youth Endowment Fund
We’re here to prevent children from becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to change things.
In recent years, violent crime involving children has increased. This is a tragedy. Every child is an important member of our community and society has a duty to protect them.
The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) is a charity with a £200m endowment that exists to reverse this trend. We will achieve this by finding out what works to prevent youth violence and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice. We do this by funding, evaluating and then spreading the very best work on reducing youth violence across England and Wales.
Key Responsibilities
Your focus will be to ensure that the office environment at YEF is a welcoming and inclusive one, being the first point of contact for new starters, employees and external stakeholders. You will be dedicated, in ensuring that the office environment is set up for employees to have a positive, collaborative and engaging experience while working from the office. With key responsibilities for general HR administration, office management and supporting with the coordination of our team culture work, you will naturally enjoy having variety within your day-to-day work and proactively seek solutions to aid better efficient and effective management of our daily HR and operations.
Office Management
Ensure the physical and virtual spaces in which we work at YEF are excellently managed and a welcoming place to work. This would include:
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Being a strong and personable office lead. Be welcoming to colleagues new and old and make an ongoing effort to integrate them into the team.
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Ensuring that the office space is well managed including well stocked office supplies and refreshments.
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Leading monthly social team activities that foster a sense of belonging.
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Ensuring we have the systems to make collaboration really easy, liaising directly with our IT supplier and pointing out areas of improvement or discussing how things can be done better.
HR administration
Help ensure that projects related to HR or supporting people are done brilliantly. This may require you getting stuck in with some administrative tasks or keeping track of who needs to do what by when.
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Helping to organise the annual appraisal of staff (setting up and collecting in forms and making sure everyone knows what’s going on) so that everyone learns and develops.
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Making sure the online system we use for employee records is up to date, well organised and that someone technical fixes things if needed.
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Ensuring that the policies we have (on things like pay, holidays, being in the office etc). are easy for staff to find and that someone is prompted to remind staff about them regularly.
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Coming to know our staff policies inside out, so that staff can go to you to get a question answered.
Help us recruit brilliant people by:
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Supporting the administration of the end-to-end recruitment process, such advertising jobs online, arranging interviews, managing candidate correspondences and the keeping up to date records.
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Assisting in the first phase of CV reviews (spotting great people).
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Organising and managing all new starter documentation, such as; right to work, references, issuing of an employee contract and DBS’s (where appropriate)
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Ensuring new staff have the right equipment and IT on day one. Being the go-to person for their administrative questions.
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Onboarding new team members on our office space and IT systems
General administration
Make sure some of most important meetings are incredibly effective. You’ll do this by
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Organising those meetings (booking rooms, inviting people), taking great minutes, making sure we keep track of things we said we would do and saving the documents in the right place.
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Working really well with colleagues to organise documents and information for reports.
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Supporting people, you work most closely with (the wider operations team) on some of the more important processes, including audits and document maintenance.
Team Culture
You will be passionate about supporting to maintain a strong values-led team culture and able to demonstrate what that means.
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Supporting our Culture Lead to prepare and deliver excellently planned and engaging quarterly team away days. This includes visiting event spaces, managing catering and providing excellent support on the day – including activities.
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Organising onboarding schedules and ensuring smooth delivery of sessions.
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Noticing when colleagues are less well connected to the team and working with the Culture Lead to support their integration.
About You
You’re this sort of person:
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You win people over and make everyone feel comfortable. People tend to warm to you and respect you. You build good relationships with people no matter what level they work at. People naturally come to you when they have an issue or are looking for sound advice.
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You’re passionate about team culture. You’re deeply interested in the culture and values of an organisation. You understand that all roles play an important part in creating and developing a great team culture.
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You’re extremely trustworthy and exercise good judgement: You’ve experience dealing with sensitive and confidential information and always maintain the confidence of those around you. At the same time, you know when to pull others in for support and who those individuals should be.
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You like getting things done: You have a track record of making things happen and are incredibly organised. In previous jobs, you’ve held responsibility for ensuring your work is delivered on time. You’re very reliable.
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You love supporting great teams: You don’t know all the answers, but you enjoy helping colleagues find answers and solve problems so that the team can work brilliantly and efficiently.
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You’re able to prioritise and multitask many diverse tasks at once: You enjoy moving between different types of projects, whether that be supporting our HR team or sorting out an issue with our IT provider. You prefer a job that looks different every day. You are able to remain calm under pressure and are able to effectively identify what’s most important and how to balance different priorities.
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You learn fast but remain humble. You’re quick at getting your head around things. It wouldn't faze you to have responsibility for organising things that are new to you as long as you have an expert to ask advice from. You like learning and developing. You know how much you don't know as well as what you do.
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You don't want your days to pass without making a difference. You want to play a significant part in a charity that’s making a difference. You like the idea of doing a job that makes young people safer.
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You’re committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. You believe and act in a way that celebrates and encourages a range of experiences, views and values.
As a member of our People Team, you will embody and be able to demonstrate YEF’s core values.
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Empathetic
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Responsible
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Collaborative
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Questioning
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Transparent
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Brave
While it’s not a criteria, we’re especially interested to hear from applicants who have lived experience of youth violence.
It’s also important to us that the people we hire do not discriminate. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.
All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.
Office Working
The office is based in Central London. This role will be based full-time from the office. Applicants must be comfortable being office based for this role.
To Apply
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter, and complete the monitoring form click on "Apply for this" button. Please submit your application by 12pm on Thursday 24th April.
Application Questions
Your cover letter must answer the following two question, within a maximum of 1000 words:
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Tell us about a time when you supported an important HR project or process (e.g., appraisals or onboarding). What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?
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Referring to the 'About You' section on the JD, give clear examples of:
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How your work shows that “You love supporting great teams:” and
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How “you’re able to prioritise and multitask many diverse tasks at once.
Interview process
This will be a two-stage interview process. Interviews will take place the week commencing 5th May 2025, the second stage interview will be an informal interview with the wider People and Operations team.
We do not sponsor work permits and you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Additional benefits include
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£1,000 professional development budget annually
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28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
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Four half days for volunteering activities
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Employee Assistance Programme – 24hr phone line for free confidential support
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Volunteering days - 4 half days per year
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Death in service - 4 times annual salary
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Flexible hours. Core office hours 10am – 4pm
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Financial support including travel and hardship loans
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Employer contributed pension of 5%
Your Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you.
We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
The people we are looking for do not discriminate and we believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.
We exist to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence.

This is an office based role in Newton Abbot with the opportunity to work from home on some days for the right candidate. The core hours are 37.5 per week.
Responsible to: Fundraising Manager (Individual Giving)
The Mare and Foal Sanctuary is in search of a dedicated Fundraising Officer (Individual Giving) to become an integral part of our dynamic Fundraising and Communications Team. In this position, you play a vital role in raising essential funds to support our mission-driven initiatives. If you are driven by the opportunity to contribute to fundraising efforts that have a profound impact, we encourage you to apply and join us in our mission to make a difference in equine welfare.
About the Role
As a Fundraising Officer (Individual Giving), your responsibilities will include providing essential admin support to the Fundraising Team, supporting the planning and delivery of scheduled mailings, managing supporter stewardship, and conducting research to support our current and future projects.
What you'll be doing:
- Supporting the delivery of our fundraising campaigns to raise money for the horses and ponies at our Sanctuary. This would include our annual calendar and our supporter newsletters.
- Supporting the growth of areas such as regular giving, gift aid and the marketing of our pony sponsorship scheme.
- Assisting with supporter thanking and stewardship, as required by the team.
- Helping to develop supporter journeys to inspire ongoing support for our cause.
- Maintaining up-to-date supporter records on our database, Donorfy.
- Supporting the Fundraising and Content team with current and future projects.
What you'll bring:
- Excellent organisation skills
- Excellent command of English language
- Excellent IT skills, including MS Office suite
- Ability to work well in a team
- Experience in fundraising/marketing communications is desirable
- Experience of project management is desirable
Values and Attitude
We value Kindness, Care, and Knowledge at The Mare and Foal Sanctuary. These values guide our actions, and we are seeking a Fundraising Officer who embodies them. Your approach to work and interactions should reflect these values.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to support impactful fundraising efforts that contribute to meaningful projects.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment that promotes personal growth.
- Work with a passionate team dedicated to making a difference.
- Competitive compensation package and benefits.
- Contribute to the success of a dynamic organisation with a strong mission.
About The Mare and Foal Sanctuary
The Mare and Foal Sanctuary is the largest equine welfare charity in the South West peninsula dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of horses and ponies who have suffered neglect, abuse and trauma. We also deliver a range of Equine Assisted Services with our rescued horses and ponies. The Mare and Foal Sanctuary has five sites across Devon, a clear five-year strategy and is ambitious for the future.
Please note that this role is subject to a DBS check, and you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK.
If local to Devon, please apply with CV and covering letter by Friday 25th April
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Earth Trust helps nature and people thrive in South Oxfordshire.
We engage people through our Green Spaces. Over the next ten years we will be meaningfuly engaging over 100,000 people a year, being a nationally recognised exemplar of integreated land management.
To realise our ambition, we need you - a creative and data-driven Marketing and Communications Officer to help grow our audience, engage supporters, and drive awareness of our mission to connect people with nature.
As part of our Communications team, you will develop and deliver marketing campaigns, manage social media and email marketing, create compelling content, and optimise digital channels to enhance engagement. You’ll also oversee website updates, SEO, and Google Ads, ensuring our messaging reaches the right audiences.
We’re looking for someone with at least two years’ experience in marketing and communications, excellent copywriting and content creation skills, and proficiency in tools like MailChimp, WordPress, and Canva. Experience in paid media campaigns, digital fundraising, or charity marketing would be a plus.
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a passionate team, working on meaningful campaigns that inspire people to take action for the environment.
The role is permanent and full-time. The hybrid role requires you to be in our offices in Little Wittenham, Oxfordshire OX14 4QZ for at least two days a week.
Alongside a wonderful working environment, we offer generous annual leave, volunteering opportunities, family friendly, flexible working wherever possible with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. Current benefits include:
- Holidays: 26 days holiday per year (pro-rata) increasing with length of service. Plus an additional 3 days of leave over Christmas and bank holidays
- Pension: Up to 7.72% employer contribution (following successful probation)
- Healthcare Plan: Provided by Medicash to help with the cost of
- Volunteering days Linked to personal development
Application deadline: Sunday 4th May
Virtual Screening & Shortlisting Calls: Throughout
In-person Interviews: Week commencing 12th May 2025
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing why you think you'd be right for the role.
Please submit a CV and supporting letter
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.