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Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2024 – now 6 years in a row!

You will influence change by putting the issues that matter most, both to Dimensions and to the people we support, on the public’s agenda.

You will help Dimensions to work towards our vision of better lives for more people by building relationships with key journalists so we can reach our target audiences more frequently and more impactfully.

Through your work, Dimensions will build on its reputation as an expert on sector issues, a good sector partner and an organisation dedicated to supporting people with lived experience to tell their own stories.

Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held on the 25th March, face to face in London. The closing date of this role may close early depending on volume of applications.

About the role: Your main duties will include: 

• To develop a media relations plan and co-ordinate public relations activity in line with Dimensions’ corporate priorities to ensure consistent messaging across PR, social media, and campaigns.
• To build strong, trusting relationships with journalists and producers with an interest in social care and related issues, fielding all media enquiries.
• To create content for press releases, byline articles and op-ed pieces by delivering newsworthy stories based on original data, personal stories and clear calls to action.
• To deliver a frequent roundup of news to key internal stakeholders, supporting internal sector awareness on issues and seeking resulting opportunities to project our voice on the issues that matter most to us.

About you: The successful applicant will have:

• Able to draft stories that generate headlines and communicate key messages as a result of strong relationships with journalists.
• Able to demonstrate extensive experience of designing, executing, and evaluating successful public relations campaigns on social affairs issues at both a local and national level.
• Possess exceptional writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong, demonstrable social media experience and impact.

The rewards

• Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Staff discount shopping scheme ‘Rewarding Dimensions’
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday. 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Pension scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Qualification scheme
• Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People' 
• Discounted health and dental cover 
• Life Assurance 
• Bike to Work Scheme 
• Season Ticket Loan

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• We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
• As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03 003 039 150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

Fixed-term contract to April 2026 (maternity cover)

Hybrid working, with one day per week at our London office

This is an exciting time for the WI, as we are planning the next stages of our strategy and building on our strategic vision to be bold and inspiring, growing and relevant, flexible and inclusive. We  are proud to say that we continue to be the largest and most influential UK-based women’s organisation, with over 180,000 members. Our campaigns push for change on the issues that matter to women and their communities, and we have been a powerful voice throughout our 108 year history on issues from equal pay for women to protecting the environment from pollution. Today we continue to support and empower women to campaign to tackle climate change, to raise awareness of mental health, ADHD and Autism and to end violence against women. The WI has a track record of achieving real change on a huge range of issues, and this record of action shows that we are as relevant today as we were in 1915 when we began.

As a staff team, our strength is in trusting and engaging each other. We champion flexibility and inclusion, having implemented a bold hybrid model that supports a good work life balance and wellbeing, whilst at the same time allows the charity to flourish and do our best for our members.

About the Lead HR Officer role

In this generalist role, you will focus on the recruitment and retention of talented staff by helping to foster a positive, inclusive and empowering working environment that shapes our organisational culture. You will play an integral  part in shaping policies, championing best practice, managing employee relations and leading mental health and wellbeing initiatives.

As Lead HR Officer you will have both a strategic and operational focus, from incorporating EDI into our practices to providing specialist support and expertise in areas such as recruitment, performance management and employee relations. This role is also responsible for the line management of the HR Coordinator, and you will at times deputise for the Director of People and Culture at HR Group and Board of Trustee meetings.

About you

Qualified to CIPD level 5 and experienced in busy HR environments,  you should be adept at providing advice and support, skilled in reviewing and developing policy, and familiar with leading wellbeing activities and other HR projects to successful conclusions.

Exposure to HR systems and databases such as NaturalHR and external resources including HR-inform would be beneficial, as would knowledge of payroll management, experience of standing in for more senior managers and a Mental Health First aid qualification. You should be passionate about the WI’s  mission to transform women’s lives as well as a true ambassador for diversity, with outstanding problem-solving  skills and a confident yet sensitive approach to delivering change.

How to apply

For further information about this role, please download the recruitment pack which includes the job description and person specification.

To apply, please submit your current CV with a covering letter clearly explaining why you would be suitable for the role.

Closing date: 2 March 2025

First and second-round interviews: w/c 10 March 2025

No other media or agencies, please.

The WI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. Reg. Charity No. 803793.

Company Description

Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'.

We achieve this in two ways. First we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.

The People Team work across the employee life cycle, providing advice, coaching and support, on recruitment and onboarding, engagement, performance management, talent development, pay and benefits, learning and development, employee relations, health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion and day to day admin and transactional support.

Our people vision to make Catch22 a great place to work underpins our approach.

Job Description

As the People Partner for Catch22 you will provide a proactive and forward-thinking HR service to the business and operate as an internal consultant, influencing, identifying, and maximising opportunities to improve people capability and performance.

You will be responsible for supporting your business areas by providing specialist coaching, support and advice that enables our business development and senior management to effectively deliver their people and business plans.

You will be responsible for giving specialist HR advice in relation to all HR policies and procedures in accordance with best practice, current and proposed employment legislation and local arrangements and support delivery of the HR Strategy and evolving partnering model.

You will develop and maintain excellent working relationships across the People Team, the operational Hubs that you support as well as the rest of the business by offering challenging and influencing at senior manager level fostering a high performance culture.

You will support the business in key areas of employee relations, development, reward, engagement, and resourcing providing key business support to services nationally.

You will provide business support to nominated business areas and provide cover to other business areas as and when needed.

Please see the attached job descriptions for full details of the role: People Partner Job Description

Qualifications

English and Maths.
Level 7 CIPD or proven experience.
Comprehensive and up to date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice, and the practical implications for the management of the employment relationship.
Excellent and up to date knowledge of TUPE regulations, processes, risks and opportunities.
Awareness of current developments in the HR field.
Understanding of organisational development processes and interventions.
Awareness of Health & Safety practice as it relates to HR.

Additional information

Those interested in applying for this opportunity should review the Job Description to find out more. If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact out team. Email is available on our advert accessible via the application link. Unfortunately Charity Job does not allow email addresses or links in their advert. All of this informaiton is available on our own site. 

Salary: Up to £50,000 FTE per annum dependent on experience

Contract: Full Time, 37 hours per week.

Location: Brasted, Kent, some flexibility with location and home working arrangements. Travel to national sites is required

Benefits:

28 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 33 days with service.
Pension scheme with matching contributions of up to 4%
Discounted shopping opportunities

See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.

Title: Driver and Administrative Assistant

Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon

Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week

About the role

Sightsavers Cameroon office are currently recruiting for a Driver and Administrative Assistant to drive employees, visitors, and consultants when necessary and to always ensure the maintenance and safety of all office vehicles, as well as performing clerical duties to support the efficient running of the office.

As the Driver and Administrative Assistant, you will:

• Ensure employees, visitors and consultants are transported safely to their destination

• Drive within the laws of Cameroon and with respect for other road users' pedestrians

• Ensure the maintenance of Sightsavers vehicles by checking fuel, oil and water daily and refuelling when necessary.

• Keep vehicles in a clean condition inside and outside. 

• Check tyres, logbooks, tools, etc. and test-drive each vehicle once a week. 

• Undertake routine maintenance of vehicles, including simple repairs. 

• Ensures vehicles are regularly serviced and advise the Administrative Officer when servicing is required and/or when defects/ problems arise. 

• Make sure all vehicles have reflectors, fire extinguishers, first aid box, etc.  First aid boxes for the vehicles must be checked regularly to ensure that items used are promptly replenished. 

• Keep a maintenance record of vehicles e.g. replacement of major parts, tyres, batteries, etc.

• Transact business with the banks on foreign currencies for staff related travels 

• Maintain liaison with officials of immigration and embassies for staff entry visas and renewal of passports and work permits. 

• Assist with the organisation of various office events (seminar, plenaries, meetings, workshops, Away Days etc)

As the ideal candidate you will possess a certificate of Education (GCE) ordinary level, have extensive experience as a Driver, and have good administrative experience.

Further requirements include:

• Experience working for an IGNO/NGO

• Clean and valid driving licence

• Availability for emergency work on weekends and public holidays

• Good command of spoken English/French

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the for full details.   

Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please submit your CV via our recruitment portal and answer all application questions. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

We anticipate that interviews will take place during the week commencing 3 March 2025, and the evaluation process will include a driving test and an oral interview on the same day, to be completed by shortlisted candidates.

Closing date: 2 March 2025

As a global equal opportunities employer, Sightsavers is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work. Our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and we will actively promote the inclusion of individuals with a disability. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.

Goodman Masson are delighted to exclusively partnering with a globally recognised organisation dedicated to advancing sexual reproductive health care rights and justice, including safe abortion, across diverse communities worldwide. This impactful International NGO is seeking a People and Payroll Assistant on an initital 3 month contract to start ASAP with a view to being made permanent.

As a People & Payroll Assistant and reporting to the Global Head of People Operations, you will be the first point of contact for HR queries, ensuring employees receive timely and professional support. You will work closely with HR colleagues, finance teams, and external payroll providers to maintain HR systems, process payroll, and coordinate recruitment activities. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will ensure accurate record-keeping, compliance, and streamlined HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration & Compliance:

• Provide HR operational and administrative support to the London and Affiliate offices.
• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, managing the HR mailbox and responding to stakeholders promptly.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes for employees and consultants, ensuring compliance with HR policies.
• Maintain and update HR Information Systems (HRIS), Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and personnel records.
• Manage HR SharePoint files and employment toolkits to support consistent HR operations.
• Assist in delivering HR training sessions on systems, policies, and processes.
• Manage HR invoices and purchase orders, ensuring timely payments and budget alignment.

Payroll Coordination:

• Process monthly payroll and invoices for London and Affiliate offices, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Liaise with outsourced payroll providers to resolve any discrepancies.
• Act as the first point of contact for payroll queries, providing clear and timely responses.
• Work with finance teams and payroll providers to track payroll payments and audits.
• Ensure accurate payroll records and communicate necessary updates to relevant stakeholders.

Recruitment & Onboarding:

• Support recruitment activities by coordinating job postings, managing candidate communications, and scheduling interviews.
• Ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process, from advertising roles to onboarding new hires.
• Maintain recruitment records and ensure compliance with HR policies.
• Liaise with recruitment agencies and internal hiring managers to facilitate structured hiring processes.

What We're Looking For

Expertise & Experience:

• Previous experience in an HR Operations or Administration role, supporting HR processes, payroll, and recruitment.
• Understanding of basic employment law, data protection, and confidentiality.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.
• Experience maintaining HRIS and payroll records with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Knowledge of the international development sector (desirable).
• CIPD Level 3 qualification or working towards certification (desirable).

Skills:

• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with diverse groups.
• Attention to detail and strong data-entry skills to ensure accurate HR records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Good HR research skills to support policy development (desirable).
• Experience editing online content (SharePoint) to support HR communications.

Other key details:

• Salary: £150-£200 per day insdie IR35
• Hybrid: Only 2 days in the London Birdge office (Tuesdays and Thursdays) per week
• Start date: ASAP, very latest of 5th of March

If you are interested in applying, please email me at [email protected] for the full JD and further details about the role, organisation and process.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

The core purpose of The Money Charity is to help everyone, of all ages and all backgrounds, build the skills, knowledge, confidence and behaviours to manage their money well. We do this by delivering Financial Education and Wellbeing Workshops and Webinars, Consultancy Projects, and distribution of our Money Manuals. The charity works in schools and other educational institutions, in the community (charities/social enterprises), and in the workplace (with commercial and public sector organisations).

This is a brand-new role within a national charity which provides financial education and financial wellbeing training to young people and adults throughout the UK. For over 30 years, The Money Charity has been helping people from all walks of life to take control of their finances, become financially capable and achieve Financial Wellbeing. The charity is fully independent and impartial, meaning it never endorses or promotes financial products.

In 2025 we will be launching a new multi-year Charity strategy, and this role will play a key part in enabling the planned growth in the charity in the coming years.  As a member of the Senior Management Team the post holder has a key role to play in supporting the charity in meeting its strategic objectives. Specifically, they will develop, implement and integrate new fundraising, development and communication strategies to help us better tell our story, significantly increase net income and ultimately reach many more individuals, making a real difference to the lives of young people and adults as a result.

We are looking for an experienced leader who brings a demonstrable track record of senior level success in a number of the following fields: fundraising, business/charity development, communications, and marketing. They should be both strategic and hands on with a passion for charity development and advocacy.

This role is pivotal to the fundraising and development activities of the charity as it enters a new chapter. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive you will sit firmly on the top team. You will have the opportunity to develop this role as your own and work with an established senior team, highly engaged Board of Trustees and committed staff to grow the charity.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who believes that fundraising and communications are about facilitating change and empowering people to make a difference to their own lives and future generations.

We offer a full-time allowance of 36 days holiday (including bank holidays and 3 further days between Christmas and New Year.) Pro-rated if part time. Additional Flexible annual leave options available. Progressive culture with flexible working hours and ‘work from anywhere’ encouraged. Generous 10% employer pension contribution after probationary period.

The Money Charity values and actively strives to have a diverse and inclusive workforce in a working environment free from discrimination.

To apply and to view our dedicated appointment brief please visit our website via the Apply button.

Deadline for applications: 19th March 2025
First round interviews: likely to be w/c 30th March 2025

Job title: Data & Analytics Manager 

Salary: £40,140 FTE (£20,070 for 16 hours per week) plus attractive benefits

Term: Permanent, part time 16 hours a week 

Based: Remote with option to work from office in London, SW4 if preferred 

Reports to: Networks and engagement lead 

Alliance Publishing Trust (APT) aims to facilitate the exchange of ideas among people in philanthropy working for social change. We aspire to contribute to building an effective, accountable and thriving philanthropy field by being a ‘critical friend’ to philanthropy worldwide.

To do this we produce Alliance magazine, the leading quarterly publication for philanthropy and social investment worldwide and respected in the sector for nearly thirty years. Providing a special in-depth feature on some key aspect of philanthropy and social investment, with contributors from around the world and expert guest editors as well as interviews, news, book reviews and conference reports.

We also produce over 700 items of online content per year: providing premium interviews and articles published exclusively every Tuesday; daily free-to-read news, conference reports and a space for thinking, debate and peer exchange among philanthropy practitioners worldwide; weekly coverage of climate and gender philanthropy, monthly columns and more. In addition to written content, we convene up to 19 events a year to discuss the latest topics in philanthropy with speakers and attendees across the globe. 

With a core staff team based in London, valued freelance support and a team of representatives around the world we  work with the leading organisations and practitioners worldwide to deliver our charitable mission. APT aims to create a culture of collective involvement where all team members can contribute to both the direction and processes of the organisation. We aim to be a fluid organisation, being able to introduce new ideas in quick time, enabling us to punch above our weight and deliver impact at a level beyond our size. We have an outstanding team in place and are in a positive period of growth as we look to meet our long term strategy for 2030. APT is proud to be both an accredited Living Wage Employer and 4-Day Week Employer.

Purpose

We are currently seeking a results-driven Data and Analytics Manager, with a strong technical background, a passion for data and proficiency with CRM systems. In this new role, you will be responsible for maintaining our customer relationship management (CRM) software and ensuring the accuracy of the data it contains, and you will project manage the presentation of data and analytics across the organisation. To excel in this role, you will need to be able to blend technical knowledge and expertise in data analysis and processes, with the ability to track and interpret insights into actionable plans to enhance communication outputs.

Main responsibilities

CRM management

· Collect, analyse, and track readership data, and extract meaningful insights to inform readership growth and decision-making 

· Ensure the CRM is well maintained and up to date both structurally and in terms of the data being added and stored

· Support the wider team in their regular use of CRM system and provide training as part of the onboarding process

· Collaborate with the subscriptions and marketing team to maximize customer acquisition and retention

· Troubleshoot data-related problems and manage ongoing maintenance internally and with relevant external agencies

· Ensure  APT’s GDPR policy and data protection practices are maintained and enacted

Analytics

· Track and develop key performance indicators of Alliance’s growing communications output

· Lead on creating analytics reports to effectively communicate insights of communications outputs, internally and externally

· Translate insights from analytics tools into actionable plans to optimise communications outputs

· Support the wider team to provide insights about our external communications to guide our editorial direction and inform-decision making

General

• Being an active team member and contributing ideas to the long-term development of Alliance
• Working on required tasks relating to any other APT projects

Person specification

Essential

· Excellent understanding of data analysis, administration and management

· Proficient with modern CRM tools and IT systems

· Proficient at digesting, understanding, and analysing large amounts of data

· Proficient with Google Analytics

· Ability to complete multiple tasks with multiple deadlines

Desired

· Knowledge of Analytics suites for Mailchimp and mainstream social media channels

· Proficiency with Excel and/or Power BI to produce data reports for internal and external purposes

· Experience of providing training on CRM systems

Benefits

Alliance Publishing Trust is committed to a happy and healthy place to work. We offer the following benefits to employees:

Included, but not limited to:

· Four-day work week

· Flexible working, both in terms of times and location

· Equivalent of 7 weeks of annual leave (including Bank Holidays) rising to 8 weeks depending on service

· Enhanced pension

· Life assurance

· Enhanced occupational Sick Pay

· Enhanced parental policies

· Critical illness insurance

· Health cash plan for items such as dental and opticians

· Monthly physical wellbeing stipend

· Mental wellbeing support app

· Interest free season ticket loan

· Interest free tenancy deposit loan

· Travel insurance

· Employee volunteering day

Application Process:

Deadline for application:  Friday 7 March 2025, 12.00am (midnight).

Please submit your CV and covering letter via the portal. In your cover letter you should address your suitability for this role based on the relevant skills and experience outlined in this job description. Please also state where you saw the job vacancy.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 13 March (in-person preferred but remote options available). Shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited by email prior. We are a small organisation and only successful interview candidates will be contacted.

Ideal start date: 31 March 2025, or as soon as possible. A job offer will be subject to the receipt of at least two satisfactory references and the right to work in the UK.

Are you passionate and self-motivated? Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills? If you would like to use your abilities to raise funds for charities, Chell Perkins Ltd's Grant Fundraising Traineeships will teach you everything you need to know and you’ll get the chance to join our team of trained consultants.

Chell Perkins Ltd are looking for FOUR people who are passionate about bringing positive change through fundraising. We want to nurture a new generation of fundraisers to provide charities with access to exceptional fundraising support.

We offer a four-month/16-week fully paid traineeship (approx £1,733pm gross) working with real clients in a fundraising consultancy and gaining a recognised certificate with education credits towards CFRE to give you a real headstart in working in the charity sector. There are a number of vacancies at Chell Perkins, and at the end of the course trainees will be eligible to apply for a permanent position.

This immersive programme starts on 1st September 2025 and is home-based, with high-quality training and plenty of support from our experienced fundraising team.

Why Chell Perkins?

At the end of our Grant Fundraising Traineeship, you will be a confident and capable grant fundraiser. But there’s much more to the scheme than that. The Chell Perkins team are a great bunch of people to work with. We really care about our partner charities and YOUR future. Our supportive and empowering work culture will enable you to realise your own potential.

“This programme is truly unique and rewarding. I recommend it to anyone thinking of beginning a fundraising career.” Junior Fundraiser, 2020

“The traineeship was an amazing opportunity, and I learnt so much about fundraising and the charity sector in such an engaging way. Everyone in the team is so friendly and supportive, you couldn't work with or learn from anyone better.” Class of 2023 and now a Fundraising Officer with Chell Perkins

“This traineeship has given me a headstart in my fundraising career and I couldn’t be more grateful! I left university with a love for charity work but little idea as to how I could use that passion in my everyday life, but this traineeship has helped me develop the skills and knowledge I need to make a real difference in the charity sector.” Class of 2023 and now a Fundraising Officer with Chell Perkins

Client mix

Candidates should be aware that at present 70% of our partner charities come from a Christian background (churches or Christian charities). While it is not a requirement to be Christian, candidates must be happy to write for a faith-based audience.

Further information

This role is home-based; however, we hold quarterly in-person team days, and you may occasionally be required to work from client sites (nationally, with a North West focus).

The traineeship will start on 1 September and will run until 19 December 2024. Candidates must be available to start on the first day of the traineeship. Interviews and offers will take place from March onwards.

For more details, download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification document.

How to apply

If our Grant Fundraising Traineeship sounds like it could be a perfect fit for you, why not apply?

Email a completed application form, a recent CV and a covering letter to our Office Manager (see 'How to apply' below).

In your covering letter, we are looking for:
● Evidence of strong written communication skills, and ability to write persuasively
● Passion for the third sector, and in particular fundraising
● Evidence that you have carefully researched the role and our organisation.

Using AI

We recognise that many applicants use AI tools like ChatGPT for drafting applications. Whilst these tools can be helpful, we advise you to first write your application personally and then use AI to refine it. This approach ensures your application remains original and truly reflective of your unique experiences. Last year, we noticed a trend of AI-generated applications lacking individuality, which hindered our ability to connect with applicants. Remember, it's your personal story, passions and motivations that make you stand out. Let AI assist you, but let your own voice lead the way.

About JourneymanUK

JourneymanUK is a small but mighty charity. Our aim is to provide communities with the tools, training, and support to deliver mentoring programmes for teenage boys that have a proven positive impact. These programmes provide engaged male mentors who help boys transition to adulthood by building essential life skills such as confidence, resilience, and communication. You will be joining us in an exciting chapter of our growth with new leadership and recent funding to support a new vision.

Awareness of men’s and boys' mental health is growing in the UK and beyond, and JourneymanUK plays a vital role in supporting teenage boys through mentorship. This is a chance to join a dynamic, engaged and energised organisation, make a real impact on the lives of teenage boys and engage with that wider movement too. 

We have the potential for a contract extension and future ad-hoc work as we continue to expand and secure funding. If you're ready for a short, fixed-term but high-impact role where you can hit the ground running, this is for you. 

Job Purpose

As the Growth & Connection Coordinator you will lead the coordination of our flagship weekend event, a contemporary Rites of Passage Adventure (ROPA) for teenage boys. You will also support our local groups in delivering mentoring circles, day intensives and activity sessions. This role includes administrative, communication, and outreach responsibilities to ensure the smooth running of our programmes and effective engagement with young people, parents and carers, mentors, youth services, and other stakeholders.

One of our biggest challenges is recruiting teenage boys to our programmes. While we don’t expect all candidates to have experience in recruiting young people to youth programmes, we do expect you to feel confident and proactive about tackling this challenge.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely and with and reporting directly to our CEO, your responsibilities will be to:

• Lead the coordination of ROPA and support local groups, ensuring logistics and planning are effectively managed while maintaining accurate records and administrative documentation.

• Develop proactive strategies for the recruitment of teenage boys, building on what we’ve learnt, and delivering on those strategies.

• Liaising with parents, carers, youth services as well as young people. 

• Coordinate mentor support processes, including the recruitment and onboarding of new mentors and completing safeguarding procedures such as DBS checks.

• Ensure key policies and procedures are upheld.

• Assist in measuring and demonstrating programme impact.

• Contribute to communications, including social media, newsletters, and updates.

• Support fundraising initiatives, including drafting proposals and utilising our impact data.

• Play an active role in shaping a thriving team culture.

Person Specification

This role is both strategic and hands-on, suited for someone with a proactive and resourceful attitude while maintaining a thoughtful and empathetic approach to working with people. Although we anticipate that this role would be suited to someone with experience working with young people, in the youth sector or in the charity and voluntary sector, we are looking for the right person and are open to applications from everyone. 

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, skilled at building relationships with diverse groups and individuals.

• Ability to self-manage, prioritise among multiple responsibilities and work independently in a remote setting.

• End-to-end programme/project management experience.

• Experience recruiting for programmes, workshops, events, or similar - creating a strategy and executing it.

• An open, learning mindset, flexible, resilient, and adaptable to new challenges.

• Proficiency in Google/Microsoft Suite (Docs, Spreadsheets, etc.).

• Familiarity with online collaboration tools such as Zoom and Mural.

Desirable:

• Experience working with young people in the charity and voluntary sector.

• Community-building experience.

• An understanding of how AI tools might support this role.

• Fundraising or grant-writing experience.

• Technical skills in Adobe Suite or similar tools.

• Experience developing strategic partnerships.

• Social media and marketing experience.

Work Setup & Time Commitment

• Fully remote role – candidates must have their own computer and working setup.

• Fixed-term freelance contract of 32 days, to be used flexibly over 12-16 weeks starting mid-March or sooner. 

• Estimated 20-25 days between 17th March and 27th April (leading up to ROPA 24th-27th April), with the remaining days used after then.

Application Process and What to Expect:

• Email us with a link to your CV and *something that demonstrates your skills (see below).

• We’ll be shortlisting candidates on a rolling basis so please apply early if possible. 

• Applications close at 9am on Thursday 6th March.

• Suitable candidates will be invited to a short initial interview on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th. 

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a longer online interview with details of that to follow. 

You Might Thrive in This Role If:

• Our organisation’s purpose speaks to you, motivates you, and gives you hope.

• You’re a real people person who embraces the challenges of working in the charity, voluntary and youth sectors. 

• You have an open, learning mindset and always look for ways to develop.

• You want to join an organisation that will challenge you, help you grow, and give you the chance to build something meaningful.

• You can adapt to our changing landscape as we are in early stages of growth.

If You're Thinking of Applying:

We encourage everyone who is interested to apply. Take the leap! You might be the perfect person - even if you don’t match 100% of the job description.

If you can't apply for whatever reason at this time but are still interested, please send us an email and we’ll add you to our database for future opportunities. 

We are committed to communicating and making hiring decisions as quickly as possible, respecting our candidates’ time and effort. Our goal is to move successful candidates forward within two weeks of applying.

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An exciting opportunity to play a crucial role securing the funding needed to help young people thrive.  At an exciting time of growth for our charity, we are looking for an experienced, driven and enthusiastic Senior Fundraising Manager to join our team.  You will take the lead in managing and growing an existing portfolio of trusts and foundations, developing strong relationships and securing vital funding that enables us to continue to deliver our mission.

What is Jamie’s Farm?  Jamie’s Farm is a charity that supports young people by combining therapeutic work, farming, and purposeful activities to help them thrive. Through residential visits to our working farms, we provide a nurturing environment where young people can reflect, build confidence, and develop the resilience they need to overcome personal challenges.  As part of the dynamic HQ team we offer a beautiful and unique supportive working environment, a competitive salary, and the opportunity to be part of a team that is passionate about making a real difference.

More about the role:  As Senior Fundraising Manager you will write compelling grant applications and reports that clearly communicate the impact of our work, ensuring we maintain and increase funding in line with agreed targets. You will use your excellent interpersonal skills to cultivate lasting partnerships with funders. Taking a proactive approach, you will identify and secure new funding opportunities, expanding the network of trusts and foundations that support Jamie’s Farm.

About you:  We are looking for someone with proven experience securing funding from trusts and foundations, with a strong track record of writing successful applications for significant grants (£200k+). You will be a confident and persuasive writer, able to communicate our impact concisely and compellingly, while building strong and long-lasting funder relationships.

Proactive and tenacious, you excel at identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities. Highly organised, with keen attention to detail, you can manage multiple applications and deadlines effectively. You are also eager to embrace new ways of working, using AI and digital tools to enhance efficiency.

Please see the full job description, desired experience and employee benefits by exploring our recruitment pack below.  Don’t meet every single requirement? We’d still love to hear from you – your unique skills and experience could be just what we’re looking for.

How to Apply:  Please apply via the Jamie’s Farm website by clicking on the “Apply” button below. Read through the full recruitment pack and return both a completed application and equal opportunities form to the email address provided. We look forward to hearing from you!

University College London Hospitals Charity (UCLH Charity) is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Finance Assistant on a permanent, part-time basis (28 hours per week). UCLH Charity is the main charity associated with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The charity works to improve patient and staff welfare by providing funding for research, medical equipment and education facilities for the Trust, and is currently carrying out a major property redevelopment. The charity team also administers a subsidiary company and several other small charities.

UCLH Charity is now seeking a part-time Finance Assistant who can join the finance team which currently consists of six people. Reporting into the Head of Finance and to the Senior Property Manager this role is likely to appeal to someone who has worked with a smaller organisation with experience across a range of accounts and administrative processes.

The key responsibilities will be:

• The charity operates 800 discretionary funds on behalf of individual wards and doctors. Transactions relating to these funds make up most of the day-to-day work for the finance team and this role will play a key part in assisting with this.
• Support both functions, investigating receipts and following up on unpaid invoices.
• Assist with invoicing, ensuring accurate POs for prompt payments.
• Manage charity-related finances, including season ticket loans and 300+ Christmas grants.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and offer support when team members are on leave.
• Support the Senior Property Manager with the new development and investment properties, including
  • Assist with setting up utility accounts, welcome packs, and unit preparations.
  • Maintain snag lists and liaise with contractors to resolve issues.
  • Process payment journals and financial reconciliations.
  • Liaise with the property management company on service charges and reconciliations.
  • Handle tenant queries and troubleshoot issues across the commercial portfolio.

The organisation:

UCLH Charity was established as a result of various mergers and restructures over the years, most recently 2000 and 2017.

UCLH Charity funds a wide range of projects to improve and enhance a hospital stay and provides funding for training and education so that staff at UCLH can provide the best possible care, using the latest techniques. The charity also funds new and innovative equipment, improvements to hospital spaces and a wide range of clinical research projects at UCLH, working to translate cutting-edge research and innovation into new and improved treatments for patients.

Essential requirements:

• Experience working in a transactional financial focused role.
• Good team player and happy to work in a small team.
• Good knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills and sense of customer service.
• Conscientious and with good attention to detail.
• Well-organised and able to manage own workload in order to meet deadlines.

UCLH Charity’s head office is based in Euston and candidates will be required to work in the office a minimum of three days per week.

The closing date for applications is 16th March 2025. Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our retained search agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

Appointment Type: Full-time, permanent

Working hours: 35 hours per week (Monday - Friday), with potential for reduced hours

Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP

Salary: £38,155 - £42,303 per annum dependent on experience.

About: We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Senior Trust Fundraiser to support and grow funding streams for the Diocese of Salford, particularly through trusts, grants, foundations, and legacies. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the implementation of our ambitious Property Strategy and help secure vital funding for capital and revenue projects.

Key Responsibilities
• Collaborate with the Head of Projects and Operations and external consultants to secure funding for projects within the diocese, with a focus on trusts, grants, and foundations.
• Work with the Property Team to develop high-quality, tailored grant proposals for parishes and the diocese.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of funders, opportunities, and grant applications.
• Manage and evaluate bids to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with funders and donors.
• Research new funding opportunities and prepare grant applications.
• Coordinate with internal teams to create promotional materials and fundraising plans.
• Monitor and report on fundraising progress to senior management and trustees.

Person Specification

Essential:
• Minimum of two years' experience in an income generation or fundraising environment.
• Proven success in securing funding from trusts and grant-making bodies.
• Strong written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organisational and project management abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Desirable:
• Experience with National Lottery Heritage Fund applications.
• Fundraising qualification and experience working with statutory bodies.
• Familiarity with the Catholic Church's structures and ethos.

Additional Information
• 25 days annual leave, plus statutory holidays and 5 extra closure days over Christmas and New Year.
• This post requires a DBS check and adherence to safeguarding policies.
• The role aligns with the values and ethos of the Diocese of Salford.

First Give is a national charity that inspires young people to make a difference to the causes they care about. We do this through working in partnership with schools to create opportunities for young people to give to the causes and charities that mean something to them. Our core programme is a fully resourced scheme of work that guides an entire year group of students to engage with local charities and causes, and then carry out social action (fundraising, raising awareness, campaigning, volunteering etc.) in support of them.

Our vision is of a more generous society where everyone is willing and able to give back to the causes and charities that matter to them. Our values inform what we do at First Give. We are:

· Altruistic

· Inspiring

· Empowering

· Collaborative

· Professional

This is an exciting time for First Give, as we have recently launched our three-year strategy and our ambition to activate the generosity of a million young people by 2034.

Programme Manager Role

The Programme Manager will be responsible for growing the First Give network in the Midlands. Growth across the Midlands plays a part in our recently launched strategy, and the Programme Manager will use their understanding of the education sector to build relationships with key stakeholders and grow our number of partner schools.

Contract: Full time, permanent. 37.5 hours per week (typically 9am-5.30pm, but with occasional early starts and late finishes dependent on events and school visits)

Salary: £33,000 p.a.

Location: Working from home in the Midlands, with regular travel to schools across region. Occasional travel to First Give’s London office in West Hampstead and other locations in England and Wales for team meetings will also be required.

Reporting to: Head of Programmes

Person Specification

Essential:

· Passionate about young people and their potential to drive social change 

· Experience developing strong relationships across a range of stakeholders, including senior leaders

· Experience managing and supporting a large caseload of “client” relationships

· Strong understanding of the education sector, schools and the realities of teaching

· Superb organisation and prioritisation skills

· Confident, experienced and engaging public speaker, presenter and facilitator

· Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

· Excellent attention to detail and high standards

· Proactive, independent worker able to work well alone and as part of a team

· Flexible and adaptable to the needs of a scaling organisation

· Full, clean driving licence

Desirable:

· Experience of working in a small, decentralised organisation

· Experience of developing learning resources to achieve specified outcomes, and/or programme design

· Experience coordinating freelance staff

· Experience planning and delivering training

· Familiar with Salesforce

Please refer to attached JD and Person Spec for full list of key responsibilities.

Why work for First Give?

First Give provides many benefits and prides itself on how it treats its staff. Our benefits include:

· 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day annually after 3 full years of service to a maximum of 30 days.

· Three additional days between Christmas and New Year given to staff gratis. An additional day off for your birthday in addition to your annual leave allowance.

· A work from home allowance will be provided.

· Access to Health Assured (health and wellbeing) Employee Assistance Programme.

· Generous training and professional development budget, with regular training offered through the Pears Foundation.

· Multiple team socials and meetings throughout the year.

· 5% employer matched pension contributions.

A little bit about the role 

Please note that applications for this role will close 10am Tuesday 4th March 2025

Programme Management is a multi-specialist team that manages the national logistical and support functions for Frontline’s programmes, ensuring teams are well supported to deliver the programmes effectively and participants and leaders have an excellent experience. The Operations Manager is one of several managers within the team.

The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring effective operations, systems, and processes are well designed and implemented across our core programmes such as Approach Social Work and the Consultant Social Worker programme. ​

With strong project and event management experience, they support the Operations Officer to operationalise the first five weeks of the Approach Social Work programme, known as the Readiness for Practice (RfP) stage. RfP starts in the summer, with five weeks of intensive study that takes place mostly online, but with five days of in-person teaching. 

We are seeking a highly organised and strategic operations leader with a strong commitment to excellence in programme delivery. You will have a proven track record of managing complex projects, leading in-person events, and developing efficient systems and processes that enhance quality and impact. With exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, you will confidently engage with senior leaders, delivery teams, and external partners to drive operational success. A proactive problem solver, you will excel in balancing multiple priorities, mitigating risks, and ensuring seamless participant support. Your leadership will inspire and empower others, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.

The ideal candidate will be a highly organised and strategic leader who ensures programmes run smoothly and efficiently. You should be confident in working with senior stakeholders, delivery teams, and external partners and be able to create a collaborative environment while managing changing priorities, mitigating risks, and ensuring an excellent experience for all participants.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Embed mechanisms, processes and systems across core programmes that are sensible, applied consistently and promote continual improvement;​
• Oversee the high-level event operations of the Readiness for Practice Stage
• Line management of Operations Officer & Academic Registrar: set expectations, support, & inspire to deliver team objectives to a high standard
• Ensure exemplary support for participants is accessible, timely and useful
• End-to-end management of Approach Social Work’s core surveys (launch, feedback review meetings, results write up for Department for Education). ​

Please see job pack for full list of role responsibilities

A little bit about you 

This role will suit an experienced operations leader who is passionate about driving excellence and embedding efficient processes across complex programmes. The hiring panel will be looking for candidates who demonstrate a strong track record of managing programmes, collaborating with senior stakeholders, and ensuring high-quality delivery.

You will bring expertise in project and event management, along with the confidence to manage changing priorities, mitigate risks, and ensure an outstanding experience for all participants. Your ability to create a collaborative environment, while holding systems and teams accountable, will be key to your success in this role.

We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own. 

If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you. 

Important information

We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.

Please let us know how we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you by emailing the People team (please see job pack fro contact information).

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.

We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!

You will need to have current right-to-work in the UK prior to application and for at least the first six months (for permanent positions) or for the full duration of the contract (for fixed-term positions). Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Caterina Lamacchia, Operations Manager (please see the job pack for contact email)