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Overall job purpose
This is a fundamental role within our North regional team, internally the role is known as Local Community Officer. The future of CCT’s outstanding collection of historic churches depends on communities supporting their local CCT church with funds, events, inspiring interpretation, visitor services and preventive conservation. The Local Community Officer will engage and support communities and volunteers to care for 23 historic churches across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, W. Yorkshire, N. Yorkshire (part), ensuring each site achieves agreed standards.
Key relationships
You will work closely with the Lead Local Community Officer (North), regional and national colleagues, volunteers, community groups and other local stakeholders.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 28th April 2025.
The interviews will take place in Leeds on Wednesday 7th May 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provide
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A fantastic purpose-driven charity is seeking a dynamic Director of Enablement to help shape the future of its operations and services.
With a refreshed strategy, a highly engaged team, and a growing community in need of support, this organisation is poised for meaningful transformation.
Location: West Midlands – hybrid working with 2 days office based
As a key member of the Executive Team, the Director of Enablement will lead core areas including Operations, Systems, Finance, Marketing, Engagement, and Insight. Working closely with the CEO and fellow directors, you’ll ensure the organisation is fully optimised to meet both current and future challenges.
This role requires a strategic thinker and values-led leader who can drive change, build cohesive teams, and represent the organisation externally with confidence and clarity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of operational, financial, marketing, and insight strategies
- Champion organisational transformation to improve performance and sustainability
- Represent the organisation with key stakeholders, partners, and the wider community
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with strategic partners to increase engagement
- Oversee budget planning, performance reporting, and resource allocation
- Embed a culture of psychological safety, collaboration, innovation, and accountability
- Ensure teams feel empowered, aligned, and supported to deliver on the organisation’s mission
- Work with the Board of Trustees to report on compliance, progress, and impact
About You
You are an inspiring leader with a deep understanding of how to operationalise purpose. You bring:
- Strong commercial acumen and experience working in or alongside charitable governance structures
- Proven success in developing strategic operational plans and leading cultural and structural change
- A collaborative, people-first leadership style that empowers teams and builds trust
- The ability to solve complex problems and lead through ambiguity with emotional intelligence
- Experience improving financial sustainability and operational performance in a modern context
How to Apply
For more information or to apply for this role, please submit your CV to .
This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation in a strong position but hungry for evolution.
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
We’re looking for a Finance Officer who will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting financial planning and reporting. This role is critical in ensuring smooth financial operations and regulatory compliance for the organisation. Healthwatch Islington is a small, but effective and friendly team. More information about the role can be found in the Recruitment Pack.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £31,000 - £34,000
Contract: permanent
Location: Chiswick
Are you an organised, engaging and proactive individual who enjoys getting handson supporting various teams in an office environment?
TPP are recruiting an Office and Operations Coordinator on behalf of our client, a global health related charity based in West London.
The Role:
As an Office and Operations Coordinator, you will be the office all rounder. Helping out on a variety of tasks, such as sorting postage and packaging, reception cover, staying on top of the office’s supplies, updating databases, report work, adhoc admin tasks and coordinating deliveries.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
It is not expected that the successful candidate will necessarily have experience / competency in all the areas highlighted below. Support and training will be provided.
• Proven experience in an administrative, office management, or operations role.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workload effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• ability to engage professionally with staff, visitors, and external stakeholders.
• Friendly and professional approach to handling enquiries and welcoming visitors.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and databases
• Experience in handling inventory, ordering supplies, and coordinating deliveries.
• Understanding of ensuring a well-functioning office environment.
• Able to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to collaborate and support colleagues across different departments.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adjusting to changing priorities.
• Passion for supporting a life-saving cause and working with a purpose-driven organisation.
If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn’t quite right for you, please do check out our website www.tpp.co.uk and pop your CV over to us!
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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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!
Face-to-Face Fundraiser – End Homelessness With Shelter!
Location: Various locations across Glasgow
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £12.50-16.50
Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you have the confidence and charisma to inspire people to support the fight against the current housing emergency? Join Shelter as Face-to-Face Fundraiser and take the first step toward a meaningful career in the charity sector!
Why This Role?
- Exciting & Rewarding – Every conversation you have could help provide advice, support and access to secure housing
- Career Growth – Many of our fundraisers go on to work in senior roles within Shelter and the wider charity sector.
- Be Part of a Team – Join a vibrant, passionate community of like-minded individuals working together to create change.
- Develop Valuable Skills – Gain experience in communication, persuasion, and public engagement—essential skills for a career in NGOs, advocacy and fundraising.
Your Role:
As a Face-to-Face Fundraiser, you’ll be engaging with people in high streets and events, inspiring them to become long-term supporters of Shelters crucial work to end homelessness. You’ll be trained to confidently share Shelter's mission and work, helping raise vital funds for people affected by the current housing climate and homelessness.
What We’re Looking For:
- Passion for the cause
- Confidence and excellent communication skills
- A team player with a positive attitude
- Resilience and motivation to achieve fundraising targets
- Previous fundraising or sales experience is a bonus (but not essential!)
What You’ll Get:
- Competitive hourly pay
- Comprehensive training and ongoing support
- Career progression opportunities within Shelter and the charity sector
- A fun and inspiring work environment
- The knowledge that your work directly helps save lives around the world
Apply Now & Start Your Journey in the Charity Sector!
If you’re ready to make a real impact and start a career that matters, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and help us bring rally support to those who need it the most!
Everyone has the right to a safe, stable and affordable home. Join Shelter as a Face-To-Face Fundraiser today!
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a national charity to recruit for the Fundraiser (Direct Fundraising) in order tosupport the growth and development of direct fundraising activities, including face to face recruitment and telephone fundraising campaigns.
As a Fundraiser you will:
- Support the Senior Fundraisers in growing direct fundraising activities.
- Assist in the planning and execution of direct fundraising campaigns, including the setup of new fundraising agencies and campaigns.
- Conduct mystery shopping and call listening to monitor the quality and compliance of fundraising activities carried out by external agencies, ensuring they meet expected ethical and regulatory standards.
- Ensure campaigns adhere to compliance standards and best practices.
- Monitor performance metrics, income, and expenditure.
- Advocate for the mission, ensuring that fundraising activities align with values.
- Collaborate with other departments and external agencies to drive success.
To be successful, you must have experience:
- Highly developed written communication skills to understand, interpret and present complex information in a clear and persuasive way for a range of audience
- Have strong ability to record, analyse, and present financial data in an accurate and impactful way.
- Have experience using Windows based software like Excel, Word, and email, to carry out tasks and projects.
- Willingness to travel across the UK for mystery shopping and engage with external agencies to ensure high standards of fundraising.
- A collaborative spirit and the ability to work effectively within a dynamic team.
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and well organised professional
Salary: £28,337 - £31,485 + allowances
Contract type:Full-time, permanent
Location- London, hybrid (1-2 days in the office) or home based
Closing date: 16th May at 8am
Interview: TBC
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
If you're looking for a varied role in a professional membership body that champions good governance and supports learners at every stage, this Learning and Development Administrator role could be the ideal next step in your career.
Salary: £28,500 per annum
Employment type: Maternity cover until May 2026
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Working arrangements: Hybrid – 3 days per week office based
Location: London
About the Organisation
Our client, a well-respected professional membership body is dedicated to setting industry standards and supporting career progression through high-quality qualifications and assessments.
About the Role
As Learning and Development Administrator, you’ll be supporting the delivery of the Institute’s certificated and training programmes. This includes managing logistics for both online and in-person courses, providing support to learners and tutors, and helping to ensure a smooth learner journey from registration to certification.
You’ll be working closely with the Learning and Development Lead, tutors, and wider education colleagues to keep everything running like clockwork – whether that’s starting webinars, onboarding new students, raising POs, or updating content in the Learning Management System (LMS).
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and facilitate training courses and webinars, including joining instructions and materials
- Act as the first point of contact for learner queries and tutor support
- Monitor forums and LMS activity, ensuring engagement and accuracy
- Raise POs, process invoices, and manage contracts for SMEs and trainers
- Ensure evaluations are collected and feedback is used for continuous improvement
- Maintain records and manage course logistics using LMS and CRM platforms
- Support internal collaboration and ensure content is accurate across channels
- Experience in an administrative role within an education or training setting
- Strong understanding of how LMS platforms are used to deliver learning
- Confident communicator who can support students and tutors alike
- Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and stay organised
- Experience working with SMEs, trainers or tutors is highly desirable
- Some exposure to learning content or curriculum is a bonus, but not essential
- Please send your CV and a tailored covering letter addressing the job description.
- We're looking for someone who can demonstrate an understanding of delivering education programmes and who thrives in a customer-focused, operationally busy environment.
- One in-person interview at the organisation’s London office.
- There may be a short task to assess written communication and attention to detail.
- Wednesday, 30th April 2025
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
The Data Selections and Reporting Officer will work with teams across ARUK to deliver accurate data selections and segmentations for ARUK’s communications. This includes ensuring data selections are scheduled, developed, tested and checked, and delivered in accordance with the agreed briefs and deadlines.
This is an exciting time to join ARUK as we have launched Salesforce and use the Snowflake Data Cloud to develop our selections in. We have bold plans for growth at ARUK and this role will have a key role in this as we seek to increase the sophistication of our marketing activity and deliver an excellent supporter experience.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
· Aid in the scheduling and delivery of data selections through the Selections Calendar to ensure clarity on what data selections are upcoming, managing any potential clashes and planning and prioritizing workload
· Produce data selections and segmentations in an accurate and timely fashion, in accordance with agreed data selection briefs and deadlines
· Work with the Data Selections Manager to proactively identify ideas and opportunities to continuously improve campaign performance and to ensure testing within data selections is valid and robust
· Work with stakeholders to ensure data selection briefs are completed correctly, definitions are clarified, and the final selection meets the criteria outlined in the brief
· Adhere to a rigorous data selection process that guarantees the accurate delivery of selections
· Ensure the database is kept up to date with communications history and marketing coding as part of the data selection process
· Support teams in the delivery of end of campaign reporting, post-campaign analysis and the running of regular reports
· Work with Fundraising Teams, Digital Team and external agencies to ensure data selection file formats are delivered to specification
· Provide training and assistance to stakeholders to follow the data selection process
· Support the process of the annual planning of communication activity across fundraising teams
· Work with the wider Data and Analytics teams to ensure the necessary data is being captured to enable campaign analysis to be conducted
· Continually seek to improve the data selection process with the aim of automating and streamlining to reduce the risk of errors and inaccuracy in selections
· Other data services tasks from time to time as identified by the Data Selections Manager
What we are looking for:
· Experience of using large relational databases and analysis packages
· Experience of building complex queries and producing data selections from a database package or through SQL querying
· A good working knowledge of SQL
· Good knowledge of data protection legislation and its application
· Enthusiastic and positive approach to stakeholder management
· Advanced Excel skills
· Proven ability to work to a high standard and with an eye for detail
· Able to work on own initiative and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
· Excellent internal and external stakeholder management
· Creative, positive, proactive and motivated to deliver data selections
· Collaborative approach to delivering projects
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £32,500 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 27th April 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Goodman Masson are excited to partner exclusively with Newground Together to recruit a Community Programme Coordinator for Youth & Community. Help us shape the future of youth and community work in East Lancashire. We're delighted to be recruiting a Community Programmes Coordinator for Youth & Community to join our passionate and growing team at Newground Together, at a truly exciting time in our journey. Very soon, we'll be launching the brand-new Shadsworth Youth Hub, a flagship, purpose-built space created with and for local young people and their families. This dynamic, inclusive hub will become a beating heart for the community, offering opportunities to learn, connect, grow, and thrive.
As Community Programmes Coordinator, you'll be at the heart of this. You'll lead the delivery of impactful youth and community programmes across three key sites: The Shadsworth Youth Hub (including your office base), The Shadsworth Community Hub, and the Greensleeves Community Allotment, a brilliant green space for sustainable activity and connection. This role offers the chance to leave a lasting legacy by building meaningful programmes, developing a strong team, and shaping how we engage with our community going forward.
Who We Are: Newground Together is a registered charity and part of the Together Housing Group. Our mission is to empower people to create connected, resilient, healthy, and prosperous communities. We do this by supporting jobs and training, engaging young people and families, providing memorable outdoor experiences, and promoting health and wellbeing through inclusive activity.
The application deadline for this role is 29/04/2025, with interviews scheduled for the following week. Please apply as soon as possible, as the application may close earlier.
What You'll Be Doing: You'll lead a dedicated delivery team and oversee the development of programmes that reflect local needs and aspirations. Key responsibilities include:
People Leadership & Team Development: Lead, support and develop a multidisciplinary team across multiple delivery sites. Champion a strong, inclusive team culture. Promote staff wellbeing and uphold safeguarding best practice
Programme Management & Delivery: Plan and oversee youth and community programmes across Shadsworth and East Lancashire. Ensure services are high-quality, inclusive, and responsive to local needs. Embed continuous improvement through reflection, evaluation, and feedback.
Partnerships & Community Engagement: Build collaborative partnerships with schools, community groups, funders, and local agencies. Represent Newground Together in networks and external forums. Support co-designed and co-delivered services with local partners.
Financial & Operational Oversight: Manage project budgets and reporting. Contribute to funding bids and business planning. Oversee premises, health and safety, and site logistics.
Performance Monitoring & Strategic Input: Lead on reporting, quality assurance, and outcome tracking. Contribute to strategic planning and service development. Identify gaps or under-performance and lead on solutions
We are seeking a confident and experienced individual who brings:
- A strong background in youth work, community development or a related field
- Demonstrable experience of team management and people development
- A commitment to equality, inclusion and strengths-based working with diverse communities
- The ability to lead, plan and deliver services within multi-agency settings
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain collaborative partnerships
- Budget and contract management experience, with strong organisational and administrative skills
- A flexible and proactive approach, including willingness to work some evenings/weekends
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Relevant qualification
In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Community Programme Coordinator for Youth & Community role
- Starting salary: £39,298 per year
- Annual Leave: 27 days rising to 32 with service, plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working model: Approx. 80% in-person, 20% home-based (depending on the needs of the service and your team)
- A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
- You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers.
- Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities
- Attractive pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing benefits including access to GPs
- A range of financial and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice
- We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability.
- To view the full range of our award winning benefits click on the
We reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay!
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.
Winston’s Wish is a digital first organisation leading the way in Digital Transformation across the Bereavement sector. This role is new and exciting and will play a vital part in helping Winston’s Wish turn up the dial across our high value fundraising.
The Head of High Value Fundraising is responsible for delivering and significantly growing income from Corporate Partnerships, Philanthropy and Trusts and Grants. Leading a team of committed fundraisers, you will develop a robust strategy that delivers mutually beneficial partnerships, outstanding supporter relationships and long-term sustainable income.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific Duties
Leadership
- To lead and inspire the high value team fostering a collaborative and high culture that delivers against income and objectives
- Provide clear and supportive leadership that motivates staff to achieve, develop and grow in their roles
- Undertake quarterly reviews for all direct reports
High Value Fundraising
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with high-value donors, ensuring effective solicitation, stewardship, and follow-up to secure significant contributions (six-figure gifts)
- Build and maintain a portfolio of Trust & Grants supporters. Responsible for researching, approaching and developing compelling applications with a focus on ensuring Trusts & Grants provide a long-term, diverse and sustainable income stream
- Lead the development and stewardship of the Philanthropy board to identify and secure transformational (6-7 figure) gifts and the development of the Business development Board to open opportunities with Corporate Partners
- Write and design a compelling case for support that is tailored to our High Value audiences
- Build a portfolio of corporate partners, including securing high-value, multi-year partnerships. You will work with the team to grow this income stream from prospecting, approaches, applications, pitches, stewardship and providing excellent account management
- Lead on planning and delivering successful high value cultivation events
- Represent Winston’s Wish at fundraising events and meetings with internal and external stakeholders
Strategy, Planning and reporting
- To create and implement a strategy including corporate partnerships, trusts & foundations and major donors
- Lead on developing and delivering effective stewardship journeys and cultivation plans
- Produce regular reports on fundraising activity, analysing performance against targets, and identifying areas for improvement and growth.
- Work with the Director of Income Generation and the Head of Mass Participation Fundraising to develop the annual budget, including leading on monthly performance reports and contributing to quarterly reforecasts and reporting against KPI’s and milestones
- Undertake research and make use of tools to identify potential High Value partners.
Collaboration
- Work closely with the Director of Income Generation, Head of Mass Participation Fundraising, SLT and other teams to maximise high value fundraising opportunities
- Work with the Marketing team to deliver urgent and compelling high value messages tailed for the different audiences
- Work with the Trustees to build networks and increase the reach of Winston’s Wish
All Staff
- Contribute to the vision and mission of Winston's Wish; whilst embedding the values into your daily work activities.
- Promote equality of opportunity, diversity and anti-racism in accordance with Winston’s Wish policies.
- Contribute to the overall success of the charity’s fundraising needs by providing case studies, attending events and adding value to the experience of our supporters as required.
- Contribute to the brand and reach of the charity by working alongside our Marketing & Communications Team when relevant press opportunities arise or when required for social media and online content (including the use of photography).
- Work to objectives, targets and work plans agreed with your line manager.
- Undertake specific projects and other ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager, fulfilling any deadlines, reviews and reporting procedures required.
- Take an active part in the Quarterly review process and participate in training agreed with your line manager.
- Recognise and champion the lived experience of children and young people with bereavement within your work.
- Ensure the health and safety of all colleagues, volunteers and visitors in accordance with Winston’s Wish policy.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- A proven track record in high-value fundraising, including securing 6-7 figure donations from high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and businesses
- Track record of converting cold prospects to planned gifts of 6-7 figures
- Demonstratable strong strategic planning skills and the ability to develop and implement long-term strategies to achieve fundraising targets and enhance the charity's mission
- Proven leadership and people management skills, with experience in overseeing multi-disciplinary teams. Essential experience includes team leadership, staff motivation, setting clear objectives, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Experience in effectively developing, managing and reporting complex income and expenditure budgets
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels and excellent written skills
- Experience of successfully engaging trustees and/or senior volunteer committees to drive philanthropic income.
- Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
- Strong networking skills with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders
- A proactive and results-driven mindset.
Desirable
- Experience in managing, supporting, developing and motivating colleagues in a digital first organisation
- Experience of salesforce or other similar CRM system
- Evidence of continued professional development
Recruitment Timetable
- Application deadline: Monday 28th April 2025
- Interviews: w/c 5th May 2025
- Interview location: MS Teams
Winston’s Wish reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date.
Winston’s Wish is a charity that helps children, teenagers and young adults find their feet when their worlds are turned upside down.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a wonderful charity to recruit for two Community Engagement Officers in order to help drive the expansion of the charity Community Giving Program.
As a Community Engagement Officer you will:
- Build networks to support and grow the charity’s fundraising initiatives. Lead outreach to engage new local community partners and oversee fundraising events such as bucket collections and charity stalls.
- Act as the primary point of contact for community organisations, developing rich stewardship journeys for donors to enhance engagement and retention.
- Assist in developing insights to refine our community fundraising strategy, ensuring compliance with data protection laws and maintaining accurate records.
- Be an ambassador for the charity, sharing the charity’s mission with internal and external audiences through public speaking and networking.
- Oversee and attend bucket collections and charity stalls at public and private events
- Plan and deliver engaging stewardship events for key audiences
We are looking for a professional fundraiser with experience in community fundraising or corporate partnerships. You should have a proven track record in securing and managing long-term partnerships, be a confident speaker, and enjoy networking. A full UK driving license is required, as well as the ability to travel across catchment area.
To be successful, you must have experience:
- Proven ability to meet fundraising income targets and effectively manage donor relationships.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A confident public speaker with excellent presentation skills.
- Experience managing a portfolio of community groups or securing long-term partnerships.
- Proficient in using databases (such as CRM systems) and Microsoft Office.
Desirable Skills:
- Event management experience.
- Experience leading teams of volunteers.
Salary: £29,291 - £34,963 per annum
Contract type:Full-time, permanent
Location- London, hybrid working 3 days in the office
Closing date: On rolling basis
Interview: TBC
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Pancreatic Cancer Action (PCA) is a pioneering UK charity dedicated to saving lives through early diagnosis, public education, and vigorous advocacy.
Despite pancreatic cancer being one of the most lethal forms of cancer, it currently attracts only 3% of overall cancer research funding. Our mission is to transform these figures and significantly improve survival rates.
Founded in 2010 by a rare pancreatic cancer survivor, our work impacts patients, families, healthcare professionals, and policymakers alike across the UK. As a leading charity in the health and cancer sectors, we are dedicated to taking action to ensure more people are diagnosed early and in time for surgery.
We are seeking a visionary Chief Executive to steer our next phase of growth and deliver strategic impact within the health and cancer sectors.
Chief Executive Officer – Pancreatic Cancer Action
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Lead the fight against pancreatic cancer
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Flexible, remote working options available
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Salary: £60,000 (flexible, with full-time or part-time arrangements)
Key role responsibilities
As our Chief Executive Officer, you will be instrumental in:
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Setting the strategic vision: Direct PCA’s long-term strategy to drive measurable change in symptom awareness, survival rates and improved patient care.
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Enhancing income streams: Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy, securing grants, corporate partnerships, and major donations to ensure financial sustainability.
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Engaging the health sector: Collaborate with the NHS, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to advocate for earlier diagnosis, improved pancreatic cancer care and higher survival rates.
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Representing the charity: Serve as the public face and spokesperson for PCA, cultivating strategic partnerships and raising awareness across media and stakeholder groups.
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Leading the Team: Inspire and manage a high-performing, inclusive team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
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Ensuring Financial Resilience: Oversee budgeting, risk management, and financial planning to secure PCA’s future.
About you
We are looking for a dynamic, strategic leader with a proven track record in the charity sector. Ideal candidates will have:
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Significant leadership experience (as a CEO, Director, or senior leader within a charity or third sector organisation).
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Robust knowledge of the health sector, ideally with experience working alongside the NHS, healthcare charities, or public health initiatives.
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A strong history of fundraising success, including securing grants, corporate sponsorships, and major gifts.
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A demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans that drive growth and impact.
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Expertise in managing change and transforming organisational practices.
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Excellent communication skills, with confidence in media engagements, public speaking, and advocacy.
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Sound financial acumen and experience in budget oversight and risk management.
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A deep commitment to improving early diagnosis and survival rates for pancreatic cancer.
If you are an experienced Chief Executive seeking a flexible, part-time arrangement, we are open to tailored opportunities that balance leadership excellence with work-life balance.
What we offer
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Salary: up to £60,000 FTE, based on experience
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Work-life balance: Flexible working arrangements, including remote working, available for both full-time and part-time roles
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Holidays: 25 days per year (FTE), plus public holidays, employee’s birthday, and closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day
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Pension: Employer contribution of 3%
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Inclusive culture: A supportive working environment that values professional development and employee wellbeing
Ready to make a real impact in driving change in the fight against pancreatic cancer? To receive an Information Pack for this role with full details on how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at Harris Hill via the apply button. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny with suitable times to speak.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Tuesday 22nd April.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced advocate with a sound understanding of the UK political system and legislative process, as Policy and Advocacy Specialist, you will be responsible for leading on the International Animal Protection Charity’s life-saving legal advocacy campaigns on behalf of farmed animals.
Working as part of a highly effective team, within a fast-paced environment, the Policy and Advocacy Specialist will develop and implement advocacy strategies that influence public policy with a goal to advance the charity’s UK mission: to end the exploitation of farmed animals.
I am looking to hear from an excellent communicator, with an ability to convey complex information in a digestible way, you will be a professional with a proven track record of policy programme delivery. You will have established experience in policy development, advocacy, public affairs, or a related role, preferably within a non-profit organisation.
You will be passionate about their mission, where veganism is at the core of the organisation’s mission.
- Working remotely, with monthly travel to London, you will enjoy working with an amazing group of like-minded people!
- Flexible working hours (early or late starts)
- Full-time, permanent.
- 33 days holiday including standard public holidays.
- Salary £34,000- £37,000
Firm closing date Wednesday 23rd April- please apply now for full details!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Social Media Officer
London
£50,383
Full-time, 18-month fixed term contract with possibility to extend.
35 hours per week (open to job share applications, happy to talk flexible working).
We have a flexible working policy with most staff expected to work from the office for a minimum of 50% of working hours.
Can you create impactful, viral content to help win our client win for working people?
They looking for a dynamic Social Media Officer to join their industry-leading social media team.
In this role, you'll create innovative, viral content that champions our progressive values and amplifies powerful campaigns for working people.
Their social content regularly reaches millions, generates national media attention and engages politicians, influencers and key decision-makers.
What experience, skills, knowledge and understanding do you need?
- You’ll be a self-starter who can come up with ideas for viral content and able to turn them into posts ready for release.
- You’ll be aware of what’s going viral elsewhere and know how to adopt the latest trends.
- You’ll be open-minded, collaborative and passionate about promoting trade unions and winning campaigns for working people.
The closing date for completed applications for this post is Tuesday 22nd April 2025.
There’ll be a one-stage interview in this process on Thursday 8th May 2025.
Their staff enjoy a good benefits package including final salary pension scheme and other benefits. They value a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and from within and outside of the trade union movement.
They welcome applications from any candidate but are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented at this grade in the organisation
Our client is open to secondments from unions or progressive organisations.
Employer: Kids
Location: Remote work with occasional travel to London for in-person meetings.
Salary: £42 - £44k per annum
Hours: 36 hours per week, with flexible hours to be discussed during the interview.
Closing Date: Friday 25th April 2025, 5pm.
About Us
Kids is on a transformative journey towards building a proactive, sustainable major donor fundraising program. We're looking for a passionate and driven Philanthropy and Relationships Lead to help us unlock new philanthropic opportunities, making a lasting impact on children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead a new major donor program, building a robust portfolio of high-value prospects and implementing strategic plans to inspire substantial financial support. With Kids’ refreshed brand, senior stakeholder commitment, and a wealth of insights from our 2024 Future of Major Donors project, you’ll have all the tools needed to make a real difference.
Your Role
As the Philanthropy and Relationships Lead, you will:
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute a measurable plan for philanthropic growth based on key insights from our recent major donor evaluation.
- Support the Director of Fundraising, Engagement, and Voice to foster a culture of philanthropy across the organisation.
- Collaborate closely with the CEO and senior colleagues to drive donor cultivation activities, leveraging relationships to maximize engagement.
Relationship Building
- Cultivate and nurture existing donor relationships, aligning their interests with Kids’ impactful work.
- Actively network and maintain visibility within the community to attract new supporters.
- Collaborate with the Fundraising, Engagement, and Voice team to integrate efforts and demonstrate the impact of our services.
Prospecting and Outreach
- Develop and implement a structured approach to identifying new donor prospects, including mid-level and major donors.
- Work with the Events Manager to design and execute cultivation events, creating opportunities for meaningful engagement.
- Establish a mid-level giving strategy and maintain a dynamic caseload of potential donors.
Financial and Budget Management
- Set and achieve income targets, using our CRM (Donorfy) to track progress and manage the donor pipeline.
- Develop accurate financial projections and maintain a balanced approach between ambition and realism.
Tailored Communications
- Create compelling cases for support and personalized impact reports, showcasing how donations make a difference.
- Craft thoughtful, donor-centric communications that resonate with supporters’ motivations.
About You
We’re looking for a motivated relationship manager with:
- Proven success in building and sustaining high-value donor relationships, resulting in significant financial support.
- Demonstrable experience in pipeline management, including identifying prospects and generating new financial gifts.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Confidence in using CRM systems to efficiently manage relationships and forecast income.
- A strategic mindset with a proven ability to develop and deliver tailored cultivation plans.
- Genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND, with insight into the policy landscape affecting them.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders, including CEOs and trustees, to secure support.
Apply Now
Join us in making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND. If you are a dynamic, driven professional with the passion to inspire and secure major gifts, we would love to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.