Safeguarding Lead Trustee Jobs

Brooklands Museum is an ambitious organisation that prides itself on its history and how this can be used today to inspire the next generation of innovators, risk takers, engineers, and creative thinkers.

Our vision – inspiring people to shape the future through Brooklands’ history of innovation and endeavour - informs how we think, develop new ideas and implement all our programmes. We are at the early stages of an exciting new development plan that will see long term investment in our built heritage, our galleries, and core activities that will transform the Museum experience for future generations to enjoy. This is an exciting time to be joining the Brooklands Museum team as we progress these plans and the Individual Giving and Grants Manager will play a vital role in this process. This is a new role and is a great opportunity for the right candidate to help shape our future development and fundraising strategies, building on the success of Brooklands Museum’s track record.

The Individual Giving and Grants Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing the vision and strategic goals of the Museum by overseeing and managing all aspects of the individual grants and giving programmes. This role is responsible for raising financial support through donations, legacies, trusts, foundations and businesses as well as grant funding and individual giving. The Individual Giving and Grants Manager ensures the effective administration of grants, from proposal development through to funding being secured, whilst fostering strong relationships with funders, existing and potential donors and stakeholders.  

We are looking for someone who has demonstrable fundraising experience, ideally in the cultural sector, through new or reinvigorated fundraising programmes. The successful candidate will have an interest in the history of Brooklands Museum and knowledge of fundraising databases and donor management systems. You will be a confident self-starter who is proactive in their approach and has the credibility and ability to liaise with major donors and support trustees and volunteers, enhancing their fundraising activity and success. 

How to apply

Please apply via our recruitment website where you will find the full job description and further information about working at Brooklands Museum. You will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter detailing how your experience could help us in this role and how you meet the requirements of our person specification. Please keep your covering letter to no more than two sides of A4.

The hiring managers will review all applications once the role has closed on the 3rd March 2025 and we will be in touch with shortlisted candidates regarding an interview after this date. 

Please note:  if we receive a high volume of quality applicants, we may close this vacancy earlier so please don't wait to apply!

Benefits 

We offer a number of benefits to suit your lifestyle and include:

• Annual leave of 25 days in addition to Bank Holidays and Christmas Eve off
• Flexible Bank Holiday policy enabling you to take Bank Holidays at a time that suits you
• Flexible working to help you manage your home and working life
• 4% employer contribution into your pension
• Free Onsite parking
• 20% discount in our onsite café and Museum shop
• Free access to all that Brooklands Museum has to offer
• Access to our Reward Website providing access to deals and discounts for hundreds of shops online and in store, helping you save money on everyday shopping
• Full access to our online wellbeing hub providing access to a 24/7 telephone support line, telephone counselling sessions and expert support
• Access to our team of fully trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development

Working at Brooklands Museum

Brooklands Museum is a fast paced, unique and fun place to work, you’ll need to be able to keep a number of plates spinning every day but that just what makes Brooklands Museum the special place it is. We are proud to have been a finalist for Surrey Employer of the Year in 2021, a finalist for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year in the Beautiful South Awards 2022 and winner of the Museum & Heritage Award for Learning Programme of the Year in 2023.

Brooklands Museum is for everyone. We are active in ensuring we are inclusive, so everyone can feel welcome and benefit from Brooklands Museum; including our visitors, members, volunteers, trustees, and staff, as well as our stakeholders and supporters. We have invested in our organisational culture over recent years and encourage everyone to be their true self at the Museum. The team have committed to ensuring we all feel involved, supported, and appreciated, by working as one team, communicating thoughtfully, being proactive and showing we care.

We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways, so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

Battersea's Global Programmes Department is looking for a Grants and Programmes Manager to manage the delivery of a portfolio of work within the Grants and Programmes function. This is an exciting time for Battersea as we expand our work to impact more dogs and cats. Over the coming five years it is planned that the size and complexity of grant making will grow, including the establishment of several multi-year programmes in the UK and abroad. 

This is a senior grant making role within the Grants and Programmes team in the Global Programmes Directorate, requiring excellent experience of people management, strategic leadership and good grant making practice. 

The successful postholder should be comfortable making proposals, suggesting alternative approaches and solutions, supporting the contributions of others, and advancing the collective interests of a team. They should also be comfortable working with considerable scope, and complexity and nurturing relationships with colleagues and external partners as an integral element of the role. The successful postholder should be able to develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, to pose and field questions of considerable complexity and sensitivity and use discretion in carrying out a constructive and effective dialogue; they will be comfortable with proposing ideas, engaging in productive debate, supporting the contributions of others, and in other ways advancing Battersea’s strategic interests.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 16th March 2025
Interview date(s): 20th March 2025 (1st round); 1st April 2025 (2nd round)

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

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!

Frontline Partnership supports people with a Learning Disability and High Support Needs (LD&HSN) to live full and productive lives through their active inclusion within the community. Our current project initiatives include a social community café, personal development through the horticulture and baking groups, creative art and music therapy, and various supported employment opportunities, as well as ad hoc social events. We work across a number of venues in the immediate Brentwood area.

As the Chief Operating Officer, you will oversee the day-to-day management of our initiatives, ensure operational excellence, and support the Trustees in identifying and developing new opportunities for the LD&HSN community. Reporting directly to the Trustees and managing a team of approximately 20 full and part-time employees, you will play a vital role in maintaining Frontline Partnership’s mission and values.

Day to day team operations

• Work with project leaders/teams to ensure that all initiatives are appropriately staffed and funded and are operating within appropriate safeguarding and safety management procedures.
• Be the responsible person for escalation/resolution of all matters relating to the delivery of Frontline services including employees, project venues, LD&HSN participants and other external contacts.
• Recruitment and induction of new staff members and volunteers and the delivery, maintenance and documentation of appropriate training for all employees. 

Governance & Compliance

• Assist in the development and review, and ensure compliance with, all appropriate operational policies and procedures and required regulations such as Health & Safety, Environmental Health, GDPR and employment rights.
• Ensure all employees complete and maintain the required Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) requirements.
• Liaise with Trustees to maintain the organisation’s policies and procedures.
• Organisation of quarterly Board meetings, AGM and Companies House and Charities Commission filings.

Finance

• Lead new funding applications incorporating research, bid preparation/submission and relationship building. Also post approval reporting (Finance & SLAs).
• Work with Book-keeper to ensure that invoices and expense claims are validated/approved correctly, petty cash managed safely and outsourced payroll processed on time.
• Assist Treasurer and external auditor in preparation of monthly management accounts and annual published accounts.
• Manage annual expenditure within budget.

Leadership & Promotion

• Identify and lead positive change or improvements across the organisation.
• Grow the charity’s network of funders, community groups and support networks.
• Maintain a team and organisational culture that attracts and retains talent. 

Skills and Experience

The postholder should have experience in a similar role within the charitable sector and must have a passion and conviction to making a difference within an inclusive community.

The postholder must be committed to enabling individuals to fulfil their aspirations whatever their personal requirements within a supportive and caring environment.

About You

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (caring and considerate)
• Positive attitude to problem solving and ability to be flexible

Work related

• Experience, knowledge and understanding of disability and inclusion in the community
• Computer literate
• Clean driving license and access to a car
• Good written skills
• Covering ad hoc staff vacancies from time to time 

Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of financial insecurity. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.

At Turn2us, everything we do is built for - and shaped by - people who have lived experience of financial insecurity. That includes our strategy, our digital tools, our approach to grant-making, our policy work and much more. We also believe that voices of lived experience should be at the heart of our communications and fundraising work, showing people the impact of financial insecurity, and why they should support our work to end it.

Our new Senior Storytelling Officer will grow the storytelling capacity in our team, building strong relationships with our storytellers and ensuring they’re supported before, during and after they tell their story to support our work.

In this role, you’ll build on existing work to establish a pipeline of strong storytellers, build trust and credibility in storytelling across the organisation, and develop storytelling best practice. Underpinning all of this will be your sensitive, diplomatic, and intersectional approach to storytelling.

This role requires a professional who can balance the sensitive nature of our work with the strategic needs of the organisation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in ethical storytelling and the ability to lead and innovate in this crucial area of our work

We are actively welcoming people with experience of financial insecurity to apply for this role. We know that, for some people, this experience may have affected the opportunities available to them, and that as a result their career path may be untraditional. If that’s you, and you can demonstrate clear ability, experience and a deep personal commitment to our vision, we’d love to hear from you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.

We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month on a weekly basis.

Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.

Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Closing date: 28th February 2025

1st Interview date: 12th March 2025

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Fundraising and Communications Executive is a new role and will play a pivotal part in advancing our communications and fundraising strategies. As OTR continues to grow, this position will be instrumental in expanding our online presence and ensuring we connect with a broad audience, including young people, families, professionals, and supporters of our mission. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone who is both creative and analytical, skilled in producing compelling content and using data to amplify digital impact. This role would suit someone who can take initiative, think proactively, and confidently manage projects independently – qualities that are especially important in our small, dedicated team.

You’ll work on a wide range of projects, creating engaging content that aligns with OTR’s brand and values across our website, social media, and email campaigns. This includes developing multimedia content (including graphics, videos and blogs) to promote our work and highlight our impact in the local community.

From a fundraising perspective, you will help drive our fundraising activities and ensure efficient administration using the newly acquired ‘Donorfy’ database. This includes leading on the stewardship of donors and community fundraisers, managing our fundraising CRM database, and working on small and medium-sized trust and grant applications. You’ll also support digital campaigns and new initiatives, to encourage sustained support for our work. You’ll directly help to secure the financial support needed to expand OTR’s services and reach more beneficiaries. In addition, you’ll analyse the performance of our digital channels – interpreting website analytics, social media metrics, and email campaign results – to provide recommendations that enhance our communications strategies and ensure ongoing impact.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and passionate team. If you’re a skilled communicator driven by purpose, enjoy creating compelling digital content, building strong relationships with donors, and using data to inform creative strategies, this could be the role for you.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Fundraising and Communications Executive

Location: Hybrid or office-based – OTR has two offices, both based in Leigh Park. PO9 3SU and PO9 5BG.

Reports to: Head of Fundraising

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Part time (22.5 hours a week)

Salary: £13.50-£14.00 per hour

JOB PURPOSE

The Fundraising and Communications Executive will play a key role in implementing OTR’s fundraising and communications strategies. The role involves planning, creating, curating and managing high-quality digital content across our website, social media platforms and email marketing campaigns. Furthermore, you will support key areas of our fundraising strategy, including trust and grant applications, horizon scanning and ensuring excellent fundraising administration across all areas of activity.

This position is instrumental in supporting the Head of Fundraising in developing and strengthening OTR’s income streams and increasing awareness of OTR’s services through effective communications. 

Specific role duties

Supporting the fundraising strategy

• Lead on OTR’s donor and community fundraiser stewardship through excellent communication and effective relationship management.

• Lead on the implementation of fundraising communications across channels.

• Responsible for small to medium size trust and grant applications, including horizon scanning

• Support the stewardship of small and medium-sized trusts and foundations including scoping, applications, reporting and funder management.

• Create engaging content and campaigns to drive income generation.

• Help build the small pool of regular donors.

 

Website and CRM maintenance

• Work with OTR’s Head of Fundraising, the Administration Manager and web developer to maintain, update and enhance the OTR website.

• Monitor website performance, user engagement and SEO trends, suggesting and

implementing improvements to enhance user experience and visibility.

• Lead on ensuring our CRM (Donorfy) is utilised effectively to record, monitor and report on fundraising activity and income.

Social media

• Working with the Head of Fundraising, CEO and Volunteer Coordinator and Business Support Officer, contribute to OTR’s social media presence by creating and scheduling engaging, accessible, and informative content that resonates with our audience and supports OTR’s mission.

• Monitor social media platforms to ensure timely and appropriate responses to comments and messages.

• Identify new opportunities to grow OTR’s social media reach, building awareness of our services, fundraising and outreach work.

• Regularly report on social media performance, using insights to inform future content and strategy.

• Utilise paid ads to support fundraising and training.

Email marketing

• Support the planning, creation, and delivery of OTR’s, soon to be launched, email marketing campaigns, including newsletters, fundraising initiatives and service information and signposting.

• Ensure all email communications are engaging, well-structured, and in line with OTR’s brand and tone of voice.

• Assist in the promotion of key OTR events, such as the Big Charity Bash and annual Great South Run and other special events.

• Manage and grow OTR’s email marketing lists, ensuring they are up to date and GDPR compliant.

• Track and analyse the performance of email campaigns, providing reports and insights to the Head of Fundraising.

Content creation

• Create engaging, accessible, and informative content for OTR’s digital channels, including the website, social media and email marketing.

• Develop multimedia content (for example, videos and graphics) to enhance OTR’s

communication methods and increase engagement.

• Contribute to blogs, news articles and case studies that highlight OTR’s work, impact and achievements in the sector.

Brand and tone of voice

• Ensure that all digital content aligns with OTR’s brand, tone of voice and style,

maintaining a cohesive and recognisable identity across all platforms.

• Promote OTR as the leading place to turn to for support, ensuring that our content

reflects our professionalism, reputation and expertise.

Analytics and reporting

• Use analytics tools to track the performance of OTR’s digital communications, including website traffic, email engagement and social media reach.

• Provide regular reports on digital performance to the Head of Fundraising, including insights and recommendations for improvement.

• Provide regular reports from the CRM and other online fundraising platforms to the

Head of Fundraising.

Promote

• Promote OTR as an exceptional and specialist charity.

Equality and diversity

• Promote good equality practice and play a key role in ensuring equality of opportunity in the workplace.

• Observe all relevant law relating to equality of opportunities.

• Encourage a working atmosphere where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Any other duties

• The post-holder will work collaboratively with all OTR trustees, staff and volunteers to provide a seamless service.

• Any other duties commensurate with the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

 

Knowledge, training and qualifications

Essential

• Understanding of charitable organisations.

• Understanding of principles of communications, marketing and fundraising.

Desirable

• Understanding of issues facing families in Havant and South East Hampshire.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a communications or marketing role.

• Experience in planning, creating, and managing digital content across websites, social media, and email marketing.

• Experience in developing and managing content using online platforms including JustGiving, Mailchimp and Canva.

• Experience of managing a diverse workload in a busy environment.

Desirable

• Experience in utilising a CRM database to improve administrative systems.

• Experience in creating multimedia content, such as graphics and videos, to enhance digital communications.

• Experience in supporting fundraising initiatives, including donor stewardship and relationship management.

• Proficiency in using analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics and social media insights) to monitor and report on digital communication performance.

• Experience in upholding and applying brand guidelines in various forms of content.

• Experience in communicating expert information/advice to wider audiences.

Skills

Essential

• Strong writing and editing skills with a focus on creating engaging, accessible, and audience specific content.

• Exceptional customer service skills with proven ability to respond appropriately and effectively to enquiries on the phone, on social media, and by email.

• Strong time and project management skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships and to be impactful with people of varying levels and experience.

• A flexible, pro-active approach to work including the ability to work to deadlines, plan, prioritise and manage own workload.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative.

• A team player committed to working collaboratively to achieve results.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office Packages including SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the internet.

• Ability to learn and better utilise IT systems.

• Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to always maintain confidentiality.

Other requirements

• A commitment to treating your colleagues fairly, consistently and with respect (Essential)

• An interest in and understanding of OTR’s mission and strategy (Essential)

• Resilient, creative, determined and hard working (Essential)

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We will provide a laptop, and other necessary IT equipment to facilitate hybrid and home working.

As an employee, you will receive the following benefit package:

• Generous annual leave entitlement including bank holidays

• Flexible start and finish times between core hours of 8am and 6pm

• Flexible hours to take time off for medical appointments and caring responsibilities

• Hybrid working

• 3% employer pension contribution if eligible

• Paid sick leave

To apply

Please submit a full CV (accounting for all gaps in employment - for Safer Recruitment).and a covering letter detailing all of the below:

• why you believe you are right for this role.
• why you wish to work at OTR.
• detailing your experience in all ‘essential’ criteria of the person specification

Registered charity number 1064275

Limited company 3333729

Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and committed Assistant Headteacher SENDCo at OA-North View, a new 30-place AP SEMH provision in Tilbury, Essex, planned to open in September 2025. Our ideal candidate would be an experienced teacher who will support whole-school SEND practice, developing partnerships with external agencies and parents/carers in supporting pupils with SEND.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the setup of the new provision, working with the Head of School, Executive Headteacher and other trust leaders to build a team, and plan and run a transition programme to support pupils and their families. Once open, you will support the day-to-day management and leadership of OA - North View by ensuring the vision and values of the trust are embedded and achieved. You will play a vital part in the school as a leader ensuring it is a beacon of best practice in the education and care of pupils who have experienced considerable difficulty in a mainstream school so that they can re-engage with education, make good progress, achieve academically, and, wherever possible, return to a mainstream education

Job title: Campaigns and Influencing Manager
Reporting to: Deputy CEO
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, permanent. We are open to discussing flexible or part-time working.
Location: Hybrid working, with 2-3 days in the office, Shoreditch Exchange, Gorsuch Place, Shoreditch, London E2 8JF

About Agenda Alliance

We are bold, ambitious feminists, living in a world where women and girls at the sharpest edge of adversity are consistently overlooked and harmed. Too many women and girls are hurt; too many lives are damaged; too much potential is lost.

We are a social movement, campaigning with courage and in solidarity with our Alliance members and women and girls, so that they can thrive. We advocate and campaign for systems and services to respond appropriately to women and girls with multiple unmet needs.

We want public services to respond better to the distinct and multiple unmet needs of women and girls, including appropriately responding to gender, age, race and trauma. For the whole system to respond better, we stand in solidarity with the voluntary sector and advocate for them to be empowered.

Our values are our guiding principles for our work to deliver our mission. It is who we are and how we behave. We promise to be: Intersectional, Courageous, Credible, Clear, Collaborative.

About the Role

The Campaigns and Influencing Manager will develop and drive forward Agenda’s campaigns and influencing plans to improve systems and services for women and girls with unmet needs.

This role would support a collaborative, proactive and enthusiastic person, keen to work closely with our team, Alliance members, and women and girls with lived experience of the areas we work on, to share our messages and bring about positive social change.

This is an exciting and varied role, providing the right candidate with the opportunity to bring together campaigning, policy influencing, convening and co-production, as well as the chance to develop and manage others. The postholder will look across all our evidence and projects to consider and implement the most impactful routes to influence.

Key responsibility areas

• Developing and holding Agenda’s campaigns and influencing plans, aimed at improving systems and services for women and girls with unmet needs, drawing on a range of tactics and approaches.
• Overseeing the delivery of existing funded projects and influencing goals, including around young women and racial disproportionality in the justice system, girls at risk of school exclusion, mental health and racism in public services.
• Coordinating the team to draw together Agenda’s research, communications, policy and insights to develop key messages, and ways of using these to target and influence key audiences.
• Identifying key points of influence and leverage across a range of areas, nationally and locally - developing approaches and relationships with key actors which will have maximum impact for bringing about change.

About You

• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement long-term plans and solutions.
• Commitment to inclusive and intersectional feminism, social justice and anti-racism, and an understanding of how forms of oppression, life experiences and complex broken systems interact to cause harm.
• Commitment to collaboration, deep-listening, power-sharing and working with a range of partners to achieve shared goals.
• Very organised and excellent at managing time, projects and people.
• An interest in contributing to a culture of continuous learning and the professional development of others.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and resourceful with a can-do attitude and a strong team player.
• Commitment to Agenda Alliance’s vision, and values.

We are looking for somebody who can bring with them:

1. Success in bringing about Change
2. Developing influencing Strategies
3. People and Relationship-Building
4. Budgeting, Fundraising and Reporting

We are less interested in your qualifications, and more interested in your values, background and both lived and learned experience.

We are actively trying to diversify our team, so if you are from the Black, Asian and minoritised communities, identify as LGBTQ+, have a disability, and/or bring lived experience relevant to the areas we work in, we would love to hear from you.

What we can offer

Benefits: Access to a defined contribution pension and 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata) + three working days between Christmas and New Year.

What is it like to work here?

• Wellbeing is a priority, with a flexible working and 'duvet days'
• Team brunches!
• Highly-supportive work environment, encouraging learning and respect of lives outside of work
• Working with dedicated, talented women on the team, on our Board and with our Alliance members
• Supportive and engaged board of Trustees
• We care deeply about the work and better outcomes for women and girls
• We work on the understanding that women and girls are the experts
• We know how to have fun too!

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 23 February 2025
First round interviews will be held 10 or 11 March
If we need to have a final/second round interviews, they will be held w/c 17 March.
Please keep those dates clear if you apply or let us know in your application if there are any dates you cannot do.

We will be holding Q&A sessions about the role on 20 February, please check our website and social media for details. We will also be providing the interview questions in advance to candidates invited to interview.

Interested? 

If you would like to apply for this position, please click the apply button and attach your CV and covering letter that answers these three questions (max. 2 A4 pages). It will be sent automatically to us.

1. Why does this role appeal to you, and what about your experience makes you feel it is a good fit for you?
2. Tell us about a campaign or influencing strategy you have led which you feel particularly proud of. What went well, what did you learn and how would you take what you learnt forward in future projects?
3. Thinking about Agenda Alliance’s strategic priority to convene and amplify voices for change, what opportunities do you see to progress this, and what experience do you have which would help you lead on this work through our campaigns and influencing?

Please note: Agenda Alliance selects all candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, experience and ability to do the role advertised.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability (physical or learning), gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.

Please contact us to identify any additional support that you may require to enable you to make an application. 

We can offer alternative ways to apply, such as a video application, rather than a cover letter, so please do email to let us know.

No agencies please.

Chief Executive 

Salary: Up to £65,000 + 9% (after successful probation period) 

Location: Sheffield S2 2SF, Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust 

Full time, 37.5 hours per week 

Permanent 

Closing date: 9am Monday 10th March 2025 

First interviews: 17th /18th March at Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust 

Second interviews: 24th March 2025 

Following 13 highly successful years our current CEO, Liz Ballard, has decided to step down. As we celebrate our 40th year, we are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to take forward our ambitious strategy for nature and people. The Trust has been a key player in local conservation efforts since 1985, and we continue to lead vital work across Rotherham and Sheffield. Our diverse nature reserves, local wildlife conservation initiatives, and community engagement programmes are just a few examples of the important role we play in shaping a sustainable future for both people and wildlife.  

The role of CEO offers a unique opportunity to lead a passionate team and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, from local communities to policymakers and businesses. We’re looking for someone who understands the challenges and opportunities for a wildlife charity today, has a track record of strong leadership, and shares our deep commitment to safeguarding nature for future generations.  

We are looking for a leader who can inspire, collaborate, and motivate others to take action in support of our vision. If you are driven by the belief that nature should be accessible to all, and that we have a responsibility to protect and restore it, we encourage you to consider applying for this important role. 

We are seeking a strategic, business minded leader with a strong background in organisational development. You will have experience leading cross-functional teams, streamlining systems for efficiency, and securing funding through large scale, strategic funding bids, grant applications and philanthropic income. You will need to have a good understanding of the environment sector and up to date knowledge of the programmes, policies and drivers in which the organisation operates. Our Trust is home to passionate and knowledgeable specialists dedicated to making an impact—we want you to empower and support them to achieve their best and be ready to lead with vision and drive 

About You 

Experience:  

• Inspirational leadership and motivational management  

• Strategic board level operator with proven commercial acumen  

• Developing and maintaining successful partnerships  

• Representation and advocacy at a senior level  

• Marketing, PR and fundraising strategy  

• Securing and managing grant funded projects  

• Executive level financial and budget management 

Knowledge 

• Degree-level education with ongoing professional development  

• Understanding of, and commitment to, the environment, nature conservation and environmental education  

• Awareness of local, regional and national policy arenas  

• Legal requirements for charities 

Skills  

• Strategic thinking and planning  

• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written and presentational  

• Strong leadership, financial, and organisational management  

• Effective decision making skills  

• Risk analysis and mitigation skills  

• Ability to advocate, negotiate and influence at all levels  

• Ability to manage multiple projects 

Please note you must hold a current full driving licence and be able to work flexibly including some evenings and weekends. 

About Us 

Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust is an independent, local, environmental charity governed by a Board of Trustees drawn from our local community. We are one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK for nature and people. We are working towards an exciting and ambitious Strategy 2030. 

Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust believes that equality, diversity and inclusion is an essential part of what we do and how we achieve our vision for wildlife and nature. Our staff, volunteers, and the communities we work with deserve equality of opportunity, benefit from embracing diversity and thrive in an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workplace. 

Applications should be made through the Networx portal with a covering letter explaining your suitability together with a full Curriculum Vitae.  

No agencies at this stage please.  

Glaucoma UK is the charity for people with glaucoma. Our vision is to end preventable glaucoma sight loss. We want everyone with glaucoma to be able to live well with the condition.

It couldn’t be a more exciting time to join our team.We have just developed a new Theory of Change and we are now embarking on a period of growth. With an estimated 700,000 people in the UK living with glaucoma – but only half of them knowing it – we want, and need, to do more. We want to fund more research, raise more awareness and help more people. And that is where you can make a real difference.

As our Helpline Manager, and leader of a dedicated and skilled team, a key part of your role will be to ensure that high quality advice and support is provided, and that service users receive a timely response. When we talk about the helpline, we mean support via telephone, email, Healthunlocked (primarily online peer support) and our buddy service (peer support in advance of surgery).

Position: Helpline Manager

Responsible to: Head of Support Services

Responsible for: Helpline Advisors x 3; Locum Helpline Advisors x 2 

Location: Home based with a requirement to work in the Ashford office on a regular basis (approx. once in every 2 weeks)

Hours: Full time (35 hours a week) with potential for occasional evening or weekend work

Salary: £39,305 (FTE)

Annual leave and benefits

• 25 days holiday per annum (rising by one day per year to 28 days after 3 years’ service), plus Statutory Public Holidays, pro-rated for new starters and part-time employees.
• Benenden Healthcare cover
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Up to 5% contributory pension
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Funded support for learning and development

How to apply:

Please click on the Quick Apply button below. You'll be asked to submit a CV and covering letter.

Please note:

Only applications including a covering letter, which clearly details how you meet the requirements of the person specification, will be considered.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 24 February 2025.

Interviews: Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th March at our Head office in Ashford, Kent and interested candidates are urged to keep these times free.

What you’ll be working on:

• Ensuring helpline services are meeting the needs of people with glaucoma
• Ensuring high standards of service across the different helpline channels
• Supporting and developing the helpline team
• Leading the continuous improvement and development of the helpline
• Communicating and promoting the helpline

This job is for you if you have.…

• experience of developing and delivering services to a vulnerable client group
• experience of defining service specifications
• experience of demonstrating impact and quality in your work
• the ability to lead, manage and evaluate specific projects and able to prioritise workload to deliver projects on time and budget
• experience of line management and leading teams
• excellent communication skills (verbal and written) including the ability to translate complex scientific and medical information into accessible language and the ability to build excellent working relationships at all levels.
• an understanding of issues related to diversity and equality of opportunity and a genuine commitment to widening access to information

And finally.....

We will be in touch with shortlisted applicants by Thursday 27th February. Candidates with a disability who may need longer to prepare for an interview, or who have special requirements to be taken into account, are invited to contact us to discuss any necessary adjustments to the recruitment timetable.

Ever dreamed of running your own library and events venue, and fostering a community's creativity to build a welcome space? This opportunity might come close!

Belsize Community Library is managed by the Winch, a youth and community charity in Camden. The library as three core aspirations for its community: Belsize Reads, Belsize Connects and Belsize Creates, which capture the heart of this amazing space.

We are looking for someone with experience of working in libraries, who can programme and manage creative events, and manage our small but mighty team of staff and volunteers. Working three days a week, the Library Manager will keep children and families central to the work of the library, whilst building purposeful partnerships with our growing community partners.

Our approach is to raise funds in the UK to support locally led implementing partners who deliver a wide range of projects including those that focus on maternal health, education, disability, women and girls, neglected tropical disease, supporting the vulnerable, and post-crisis recovery.

This is an exciting opportunity to be our next Chief Executive Officer and work with our small passionate team to provide strategic management and oversight and ensure that fundraising and grant making is cost effective, sustainable and appropriate. 

We are seeking a CEO who relishes a wide remit, is skilled in fundraising, enjoys supporting and developing an effective team and who is willing to ‘get stuck in’ and make things happen.

Key responsibilities include:

· Delivering strategic and fundraising plans aligned to the charity’s vision and values

· Responsible for all financial, legal and corporate functions

· Ensuring robust financial management and the overall financial health of the charity

· Delivering strong leadership to inspire, empower, motivate and maintain productivity

· Leading on all partner relationships in Ethiopia and in the UK

· ‘Dotted line’ interim management of our sister charity Ethiopiaid Ireland

The post holder will be expected to travel to Ethiopia. 

Download the full job description and candidate pack for more information and how to apply.

Recruitment Timetable 

· Application deadline:  Midnight on Sunday 2 March 2025

· 1st stage interviews: Monday 24 or Tuesday 25 March held online

· 2nd stage interviews:  Tuesday 1 April in our Bath office

Highway Vineyard Church is a growing multicultural church in the Borough of Newham in East London. We are a multisite church seeking to contagiously and compassionately demonstrate and communicate the love of Jesus to the people of our city.  

This is an exciting time of change and growth at Highway Vineyard church and we are currently putting together an ambitious five year plan.  The Operations Manager's main goal is to help us turn our vision into action!  

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised individual to join our staff team. This is a broad, operational, and strategic senior role that will involve overseeing all of the church's operations in a way that best enables the growth of God's kingdom. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of our operations by managing logistics for our multisite church, providing administrative, financial and HR support, and serving as an integral part of our staff team. The ideal candidate will bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a servant-hearted leadership approach.

It is an occupational requirement that to deliver on our charitable purposes, you must be a passionate disciple of Jesus Christ, demonstrating personal growth and accountability , with a commitment to the Christian vision, mission and ethos of Highway Vineyard church

Director of Development (Fundraising & Marketing)

Salary: £80,000

Location: Head Office (1-2 days per week) with occasional travel to London Wildlife Trust sites. Typically 3 days working from home.

Flexible working: this role is based in Victoria with typical working hours of 9-5pm. Flexible working requests are available from day one. We would also consider applications from part time applicants working 4 days per week including over 5 days (school hours).

Role Information: Director of Development

We also offer:

- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a discretionary Christmas closure
- Benefits platform with discounts on retail, dining and days out
- Salary sacrifice schemes for gym, bicycles and nursery/childcare
- Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme to support you inside and outside of work
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Are you a dynamic and strategic leader with a passion for fundraising, integrated marketing, and making a real impact? London Wildlife Trust is looking for a Director of Development to join our Senior Leadership Team and drive the growth of our fundraising, income streams, and public profile.

Why Join London Wildlife Trust?

London Wildlife Trust has achieved significant growth, with income increasing by 50% to over £6 million in the past five years. This is a unique opportunity to build on this success and shape the future of nature recovery in London. You’ll be leading a high-performing team, directly managing our Head of Fundraising and Head of Marketing & Communications, and play a pivotal role in achieving our ambitious 2030 Strategic Plan.

Your Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Income Growth (50%)

- Oversee and drive the Trust’s five-year fundraising plan to exceed income targets.
- Expand corporate partnerships and major donor engagement.
- Enhance fundraising systems to improve strategy and performance including growing membership recruitment and retention initiatives
- Build and strengthen relationships with senior external stakeholders, donors, and partners.

Marketing & Communications (30%)

- Lead the Trust’s five-year marketing and communications plan to grow brand awareness.
- Oversee digital marketing strategies to enhance engagement and fundraising efforts.
- Drive digital and data maturity goals for maximum impact.

Impact Measurement & Reporting (20%)

- Ensure transparent, compelling impact reporting to trustees, funders, and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement a robust impact measurement framework.

What We’re Looking For

- Proven senior experience in a charity fundraising position
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and support high-performing teams
- A strategic mindset with a track record of delivering income growth and raising brand profiles
- Experience measuring impact to create compelling cases for support and evaluation reports

(Please see attached candidate pack for full person specification)

Closing Date: Tuesday 11th March at midnight

Interviews: first stage interviews are scheduled to take place online on Monday 17th and second stage interviews will be held in person on Friday 21st March. Reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates including the choice to meet online or in-person.

Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!

Our vision is a London alive with nature, where everyone can experience and enjoy wildlife. In order to achieve our goal of engaging everyone in protecting London’s wildlife for the future, we know that our staff team needs to better reflect and represent all of London’s communities. Read more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on our website. We are also committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk is at the heart of our engagement with people, read more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Safeguarding on our website.

Flexible working: this role is based in Victoria with typical working hours of 9-5pm. Flexible working requests are available from day one. We would also consider applications from part time applicants working 4 days per week including over 5 days (school hours).

REF-219758