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At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for an Interim Deputy Director of External Affairs to join our team on a 9 month FTC.
While this role covers all our External Affairs functions, you'll be particularly expected to have knowledge and expertise in providing leadership in policy-influencing and campaigns. You'll provide leadership of AaA's External Affairs strategy to ensure the needs of autistic children and their families are high on the political and media agenda.
You'll have an externally-facing role in policy influencing, representing AaA in coalitions with relevant government departments among parliamentarians, as well as increasing AaA's profile through an effective communications strategy.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Substantial experience, knowledge and understanding of the policy landscape, including political and legislative processes, and local government structures and processes
- Extensive experience of developing and delivering strategic, integrated communications programmes
- Demonstrable leadership of successful policy-influencing activity, including stakeholder engagement and above/below the line influencing strategies
- Proven experience in strategy development
In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to use your skills to support a global mission and inspire generosity? If so, GOD TV has an exciting opportunity for you!
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Events Co-ordinator to join our Partnerships team and play a key role in planning and executing a variety of fundraising events. From large-scale conferences to intimate partner gatherings and festivals, you will be instrumental in creating memorable experiences that foster support for GOD TV's mission.
About GOD TV
GOD TV is a global Christian media organisation dedicated to sharing the Gospel and making a positive impact in the world. Our mission is to reach people with the message of hope and inspire them to transform their lives. As an Events Co-ordinator, you will have the opportunity to contribute directly to the growth and sustainability of GOD TV through engaging and successful fundraising events.
About the Role
As an Events Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for the entire event lifecycle, from initial planning to post-event evaluation. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Planning, coordinating, and executing all aspects of fundraising events, including venue selection, logistics, budgeting, and marketing.
- Managing event timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships to ensure seamless execution and cost-effectiveness.
- Developing and implementing strategies to maximise event attendance and fundraising revenue.
- Ensuring all fundraising aligns with our charitable aims, fundraising approach and missional pillars (Souls, Israel, Revival).
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.
Why Join GOD TV?
This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a team that is making a real difference by sharing the word of God, with a reach of over 500 million people worldwide. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, where your contributions are valued and you can grow both personally and professionally.
- Position Type: Full-time – 37.5 hours per week
- Salary: £32,000
- Location: Home-based (UK) with regular travel
- Interview Dates: 7th/8th May
Genuine Occupational Requirement: Due to the nature and strategic influence of this role, we believe that there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for this role to be fulfilled by a practicing and committed Christian believer. The profile and significant impact that we expect this role will achieve both within GOD TV (in terms of organisational ethos) and with external stakeholders, justifies and supports this GOR.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Letchworth Foodbank is seeking an exceptional part-time Charity Manager to lead our organisation. Our mission is the prevention or relief of poverty in our area by serving the needy in Letchworth, Hitchin and Baldock. Receiving donations and grants of over £200,000 per annum, the Foodbank distributes over 40 tonnes of food and £50,000 of food vouchers every year to those that need it most.
As an organisation relying entirely on grants and donations, we face challenging hurdles to maintain and grow our income base in order to meet the increasingly complex needs of our clients. Our strategy is not to stand still but to increase our reach and impact and we require a Charity Manager that shares our ambitions and has the capability to drive our strategy forwards.
We are a volunteer-based organisation with over 75 active volunteers supporting the breadth of operations from warehousing to client facing distribution centres. We also work closely with local social care institutions and authorities on both funding for the Foodbank and ensuring our support for the needy helps them get back on their feet on a sustainable basis. The Charity Manager will lead our volunteer team as well as engaging with the institutions and authorities that we work with to achieve our mission and implement our strategy.
The Charity Manager will be a leader driven by our mission, with empathy for our clients and the volunteers they will lead and possessing the skills to deliver our strategy with the support of the organisations and institutions we work with.
Further details of the position are provided in the attached job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a highly skilled and experienced public affairs professional to join our small staff team to lead our public affairs activity and to grow the influence of the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition. This is an exciting opportunity to influence positive change at a time of significant policy and political developments.
As Public Affairs Advisor, you will lead on the Coalition’s public affairs and influencing activity. You will be responsible for influencing the Government’s policy and legislative agenda relating to children and young people’s mental health, forging relationships with the new Parliament, and ensuring the Coalition’s views are heard across Westminster and Whitehall.
With over 370 members across the country, our Coalition has a significant potential to extend its influence. Many of our existing members are well placed to influence at a local level through working with their NHS Integrated Care Boards, councils and MPs, but do not always feel confident carrying out public affairs work. As Public Affairs Adviser, you will work with our members to upskill them to carry out their own influencing activity through a series of ‘Learning and Development’ workshops.
You will have Public Affairs experience of developing successful strategies to influence legislation or government policy, have strong knowledge of political systems and processes, have existing networks and contacts, and feel passionate about creating positive change for babies, children and young people.
This is a new role within the Coalition staff team and is generously supported by the Prudence Trust and the Hollick Family Foundation.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of the Coalition’s parliamentary influencing strategy.
- Build and maintain relationships with Parliamentarians and other key stakeholders, such as civil servants and special advisers.
- Lead the Coalition’s engagement with Parliament and Government, ensuring strong systems are in place to capture and track engagement.
- Monitor and respond to political and legislative developments affecting our work, making recommendations for responses, and proactively seeking opportunities to further the Coalition’s objectives.
- Provide political intelligence to the staff team, Chair and our members, and help to prepare staff for parliamentary activity as appropriate.
- Produce high quality written briefings, reports and other materials that communicate our messages clearly and effectively to a parliamentary audience. This will also include contributing to other Coalition communications such as media responses, newsletters, blogs, and social media posts.
- Plan and deliver events aimed at political stakeholders, for example, parliamentary events and roundtables.
- Participate in collaborations with other charities for shared influencing activities, for example the Fund the Hubs campaign and the Future Minds campaign.
- Support work on legislation as appropriate, including drafting amendments.
Working with members
- Regularly engage with members to understand their influencing priorities and to gather insight to help inform the Coalition’s wider influencing priorities.
- Connect Coalition members to decision makers and help spotlight their work, for example, helping to organise visits to services.
- Provide advice to members on engaging with their local decision-makers such as their local MP, Integrated Care Boards and Councillors.
- Deliver workshops with members to share information and skills related to influencing and public affairs activity. For example, this could include delivery of sessions on influencing local systems, working with the government, and legislative processes.
General
- Work closely with the Coalition Lead, the Policy and Public Affairs Assistant, and Chair of the Coalition to develop and review priorities for the Coalition and support to drive these forwards. You will also be required to work closely with the staff at Centre for Mental Health.
- Support with the development and implementation of the Coalition’s work plan and projects.
- To undertake any other duties as reasonably required by the Coalition Lead or Chair of the Coalition
The deadline for applications is Sunday 27th April 23:59
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Cathedral is looking to recruit a Head of Programming & Visitor Engagement. This is a new and hugely exciting role at Chelmsford Cathedral to support the strategy and vision of senior leadership under our new Dean, Jessica Martin.
The post offers the opportunity to provide energetic and creative departmental leadership to enable us to deliver a rich programme of cultural events that will support our mission, vitalise our community engagement and generate income from our visitors and audiences. We are committed to providing not only a cultural venue for Chelmsford, but to transforming the Cathedral into a heritage site and cultural hub for the whole Diocese across Essex and East London, and as part of a community of Anglican Cathedrals nationally.
At the heart of both city and county, Chelmsford Cathedral is a hub for a rich variety of community activity.




Role description:
We are excited to be seeking a talented and motivated individual to join Southampton Hospitals Charity as our Database and Insights Officer. This will be our first dedicated database role and will provide the right candidate with a rare opportunity to help configure and oversee the delivery of the Charity’s new CRM.
As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in maintaining the accuracy and compliance of our Beacon database. You will maintain and enhance our database, clean, process, and import data from various sources, provide database support to colleagues across the organisation. You will be flexible, able to work under pressure and manage a busy and sometimes competing workload.
We are looking for an individual who is as passionate about data as the work we do as a Charity to join our Operations team. This role will be key, as we launch our ambitious new strategy to grow our income, reach and impact. Working across teams, the database and insights will help shape and guide our key marketing campaigns, fundraising initiatives and impact reporting.
Main Responsibilities:
Responsible for the front end day-to-day management of our CRM system. Maintain data management processes and procedures to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security. Including:
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Beacon (CRM) Management
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Financial reconciliation
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CRM integrations
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Reporting, insight and data selection
Person Specification:
Knowledge and experience
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Previous knowledge and experience of using a CRM fundraising database.
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Experience of managing a database system in a complex environment.
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Experience of handling large and complex data sets using sensitive personal information.
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Previous experience of working in an office environment performing similar duties.
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Knowledge of data protection and GDPR.
Skills, abilities, and behaviours
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
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Good IT skills.
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Excellent administrative, organisational, time management and prioritisation skills.
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Analytical and strategic approach to problem solving.
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Confident with excellent interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work under pressure, to target and deadline.
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Good team player who is willing to support and help others in the team.
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Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
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Professional, diplomatic and discreet and able to maintain confidentiality.
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
MSF is an international humanitarian organisation with c.40,000 local and international staff working in over 70 countries, in some of the most challenging places in the world.
The organisation relies on private funding, as this gives MSF the freedom to respond where needs are greatest and to speak out publicly, free from any political interference.
Legacy income has been identified as an area of growth for MSFUK, with two new staff being recruited into the team this year. This role, and a Legacy Officer role, will be accountable to the Donor Development and Legacies Lead (DDLL) who works with a delegated annual budget of £900K to deliver the Legacy Marketing Strategy.
As Legacy Marketing Manager, you will lead the marketing strategy and implementation for MSF’s new legacy donors, and to retain those who have already pledged. This role works closely with all teams in fundraising and communications. It is especially important this role forms great working relationships with the digital, communications and fundraising operations teams to ensure activity is integrated and consistent.
As Legacy Marketing Manager, you will:
- Develop and execute marketing campaigns across multiple channels, including digital, radio, print, and events with budget spend of £900k
- Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to create engaging and impactful content
- Identify and test new channels for acquiring legacy donors
- Provide support to the Donor Development and Legacies Lead and act as deputy when required
- Line manage the Legacy Officer
Ideal skills and experience:
- Working in the UK charity marketing sector, in a fundraising capacity, and/or marketing with responsibility for customer relationship management
- Experience of Marketing to a Legacy / Gift in Wills audience and/or donor base
- Solid experience managing marketing activity from concept, planning, design, print, production and postage
- Creative, innovative and analytical skills with an ability to think laterally in order to identify and respond quickly to new opportunities
- Line management experience
Employee benefits include:
- 10% employer pension contribution (after 3-months of continuous employment)
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Group Life insurance currently set at a minimum of 4x basic salary
Please apply by Tuesday 8th April. In the first instance, send a copy of your latest CV and availability for a call. It is not necessary to include a cover letter.
Formal application will be by CV and supporting statement. Detailed support and guidance will be provided for suitable applicants.
Expert recruitment for fundraisers and charities.
CBRL, the UK’s social sciences and humanities research hub in the region, seeks to appoint a new director. With centres in Amman, Jerusalem and London, CBRL fosters, produces and disseminates original, rigorous and independent research and invests in promising emerging scholars. Our overarching mission is to advance knowledge and understanding of the peoples and cultures of the Levant through scholarship in the humanities and social sciences.
The successful applicant will be a leading scholar with a background in the humanities, social or environmental sciences. They will have an outstanding research profile and demonstrable experience of academic leadership and strong general management ability. They will have a clear vision for building on CBRL’s existing strengths as a research centre and regional hub for scholars of the Levant.
Appointment Term: Initial period of 3 years.
Based: UK or Amman
Status: The post may be on secondment from a UK university or other institution, or otherwise the Director may be employed directly by CBRL. The Director must be able to spend time in the Levant and/or be able to travel freely around the region as well as to/from UK.
Time commitment: Full time. 20% of salaried time funded by the CBRL will be allowed for development and delivery of personal research
Responsibilities
Strategy and Performance
Working with CBRL trustees, and in dialogue with the British Academy and other partners:
• Lead a review of CBRL’s strategy.
• Ensure alignment with regional dynamics and evolving geo-political landscapes.
• Put in place a sustainable model for CBRL’s activities, setting ambitions for the next 3 – 5 years.
• Develop and promote high quality, visible UK research projects and research partnerships in and with the region.
• Enhance and increase use of CBRL facilities on the ground
Partnerships
• Cultivate productive relationships with the British Academy, BIRIS and other key stakeholders.
• Expand networks across relevant UK and regional entities to bolster CBRL’s strategic and funding objectives.
• Explore and develop possibilities for collaboration and funding beyond the UK Higher Education sector.
Research
• The Director will be expected to develop a programme of highly quality personal research for which time will be allowed within the role, as agreed with CBRL.
• Support and oversee delivery of a high-quality programme of research activity in the region, including research partnerships, grants, projects and events.
Delivery
• Develop the accessibility and sustainability of CBRL archives.
• Ensure high standards of project management and administrative efficiency.
• Develop the communication and dissemination of CBRL’s work.
People
• Manage the CBRL staff team to deliver on key priorities, creating a culture of ambition, collaboration and shared values.
• Ensure optimal organisational structure.
• Make sure HR policies and procedures are up-to-date and well-applied.
Finance and Resources
• Develop and implement strategies for sustainable income generation across a range of sources
• Exercise oversight of budgets, resource allocation and reporting
• Oversee financial proposals and reports to BA and other funders
• Make sure facilities are well-managed and secure
Governance
• Report regularly to the Chair of Trustees, keeping them informed of progress against objectives
• Collaborate in setting agendas for and report to trustee Board meetings and the AGM
• Ensure compliance with CBRL’s constitution and regulatory requirements
Person specification:
Essential:
• Outstanding record of research and publication in the humanities, social or environmental sciences, in one of the disciplines supported by the CBRL.
• Knowledge and experience of the UK higher education and research sector.
• Appreciation of the CBRL’s mission
• Demonstrable ability to provide academic and management leadership across a range of disciplines
• Strategic vision and demonstrable ability to lead in the development and delivery of a strategic plan.
• Ability to develop plans and set and monitor objectives • A consultative and inclusive approach to management, combined with ability to make executive decisions
• Commitment to transparency and to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Clarity and effectiveness in communications
• Significant experience in managing change.
• Strong interpersonal skills conducive to effective engagement and management across diverse environments and contexts.
• A proven ability to communicate well across cultures.
• Willingness to learn Arabic if not already an Arabic speaker.
Highly desirable:
• Working knowledge and ability to speak Arabic or other regional language.
• Demonstrable knowledge of accounting, financial and personnel procedures
• Experience of external fundraising
• Experience of managing large grants
Please read the attached job description for more details and terms of appointment.
To advance knowledge and understanding of the peoples and cultures of the Levant
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice are seeking an exceptional Head of People to lead the development and implementation of a People plan which aligns with our ambitions, fosters a culture of inclusivity, innovation, and a sense of belonging and which seamlessly integrates our HR and Volunteering efforts.
As we prepare to launch our new organisational strategy in April 2025, we've collaboratively developed new values that reflect our vision. It’s an exciting time to join Bluebell Wood and especially in such a key role.
You will engage with colleagues at all levels to understand their needs and goals, ensuring our People plan drives positive organisational change and enhances the experience for our 120 colleagues and 280 volunteers.
Reporting to the CEO and working closely with leaders and managers, you will focus on attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and talented workforce. You will champion a culture of learning, innovation, and collaboration, ensuring Bluebell Wood adheres to all relevant employment legislation and best practices.
Leading a small, dedicated team, you will oversee and enhance the HR and volunteer lifecycle, learning and development activities, policies, and processes. Given our team's size, this role is hands-on and dynamic.
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE OF POST: Head of People
ACCOUNTABLE TO: CEO
DIRECT REPORTS: Volunteer Services Manager, HR Advisor, HR Administrator, Payroll Officer
HOURS:Full time - 37.5hrs per week. Hybrid working is supported but due to the nature of this role, you will be required onsite at least three days/60% of your working week.
NOTICE PERIOD: 12 weeks
SALARY: £56,374
Job purpose:
Bluebell Wood aims to enhance and create 'An Incredible Culture' that fosters inclusivity, innovation, and a sense of belonging. The goal is to create an environment where everyone can thrive and where all efforts clearly contribute to our aims and mission.
The Head of People will provide a balance of strategic and operational responsibilities to develop and implement an integrated People (HR and Volunteering) strategy and workplans which align with our overall aspirations.
Working closely with the Strategic Leadership (SLT) and Operational Management Team (OMT) members, the Head of People will ensure the People Team provides an expert and responsive service across a range of strategic and operational workforce issues.
The Head of People will ensure Bluebell Wood operates effective people practices, manages risk, complies with appropriate legislation and standards, and treats all staff and volunteers fairly.
What does success look like in this role:
· The successful embedding of our values through all our people related activities.
· A workforce that effectively delivers the organisational strategy.
· A high-quality, responsive, and reputable integrated HR and volunteering service that empowers effective management, built on trust, confidence, transparency, and integrity.
Main duties & responsibilities:
· Develop and implement an integrated People plan to support the hospice strategy and culture, facilitate a great colleague experience and positive organisational change.
· Monitor and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the integrated People plan.
· Report on progress, people related KPIs and workforce related risks to the Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) and Board sub-committee.
· Support the CEO and SLT with advice and proactive suggestions for organisational improvement in areas such as organisational design, change management, talent management, succession planning, and colleague engagement.
· Identify opportunities for, and take a leading role in, cultural development, organisational development and change, and L&D initiatives which reflect our values and foster a sense of belonging, engagement, and wellbeing among colleagues.
· Lead and manage the People team, providing guidance and coaching to ensure the delivery of high-quality, efficient HR and Volunteering services and systems.
· Maintain our People policies and processes, ensuring changes to employment law and emerging good practice are promptly adopted.
· Work with colleagues in the Income Generation team in creating effective internal communications methods.
· Develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including engaging special interest or working groups, to make Bluebell Wood an employer of choice and a great place to work.
· Support people managers with managing change in their teams including employee relations and consultations, and guidance on legal processes.
· Oversee recruitment, induction, performance management, and L&D, ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop a diverse and talented workforce.
· Oversee effective management, delivery and improvement of:
o Employee engagement including pulse survey, staff events, internal communications. Programmes including wellbeing, safeguarding, ED&I. Annual appraisals, personal development planning and job description reviews.
o L&D planning, administration of learning (requests, events, evaluation etc.), budget, and apprenticeships.
o HR Management including starters, changes, leavers, job evaluation, recruitment, onboarding, retention, diversity, payroll, absence, systems and data.
· Role model Bluebell Wood’s values and behaviours.
General
All Bluebell Wood employees are required to:
· Abide by the Health & Safety at Work Act
· Adhere to policy and procedures around safeguarding children and young adults
· Respect confidentiality applying to all Hospice areas
· Work within Hospice policies and procedures
· Comply with the Hospice no smoking policy
· Participate in and contribute to team meetings
· Co-operate and liaise with colleagues
· Behave in a professional manner at all times, reflecting and maintaining the values and ethos of Bluebell Wood
· Driving license with access to own vehicle
All Bluebell Wood employees are expected to:
· Demonstrate a commitment to their own development, to take advantage of education and training opportunities and develop their own competence
· Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working relationships
· Make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of the Hospice
At Bluebell Wood Managers:
· Listen
· Seek to understand
· Seek resolution
· Invite input
· Share timely and appropriate information
· Answer questions
· Agree realistic standards
· Be good role models: discreet, professional, genuine
· Be open to new ideas
· Treat everyone fairly
· Ensure 121s and appraisals are happening as they should
· Are approachable
· Are supportive
· Are present
· Encourage personal development
· Value experience and knowledge
· Practice good professional boundaries
· Promote an inclusive environment
· Acknowledge and celebrate wins
· Champion their team
· Empower and enable
· Challenge undesirable behaviours quickly and appropriately
· Address and seek to resolve conflicts impartially
· Promote a positive culture
· Encourage self-awareness and reflection within their team
· Encourage collaboration
· Support colleagues to manage personal issues which affect work
· Promote a healthy work-life balance
· Support a balanced mix of hybrid working, appropriate to each role but always seeking to build a one team culture
· Be clear about when and why it’s not appropriate to share information
This job description is not exhaustive. It will be subject to periodic review and may be amended following discussion between the post-holder and employer.
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This opportunity is to be the ‘interim Head of England Portfolio Development Team - Communities Come Together (CCT)’ whilst the current post holder takes on an internal promotion.
England Portfolio Development Team
Our new strategy has reaffirmed our purpose: it starts with community. We’ll continue to support amazing community-led projects and make a bigger difference in the years ahead.
Our new strategy will mean changes to what we fund and how we work with communities and organisations in England. In November 2024 we published our new England funding Portfolio, ensuring the £3 billion we will distribute to England’s communities by 2030 supports the successful delivery of It Start’s With Community.
As we start to deliver on our new funding portfolio we established a new Portfolio Development Team to sit at the heart of the Fund’s England directorate. This team sets the direction for our funding, ensuring our whole funding portfolio is delivering on our four community-led missions; our commitment to take an equity based approach to tackling inequality; and our ambition to be more than a funder.
England Portfolio Development Team
The permanent England Portfolio Development Team is taking forward the new England portfolio, ensuring we are delivering impact through our current funding portfolio whilst also looking to the future and developing new funding initiatives and ways of working to meet our 2030 vision.
This small team of eight works across the whole England directorate, the wider Fund, and externally with people, communities and civil society organisations who share our vision.
The team is responsible for:
- Setting the direction for our funding, including setting out the change we want to support in England’s communities through our funding and gathering insights to assess whether we are succeeding or not
- Thinking, exploring and leading on portfolio development and implementation of the new funding portfolio – ensuring we are delivering impact across our current funding portfolio (national, regional, small grants) and developing new funding initiatives and ways of working where necessary
- Leadership and direction for England’s stakeholder engagement, partnerships, knowledge learning and impact and external communications
- Leading, influencing, learning, external relationships, horizon scanning, providing intelligence and subject matter expertise
We are looking for ambitious, creative and passionate people to join this team to help us make It Start’s With Community real in communities in England. The team will work to Sarah Baker and Hannah Rignell, Deputy Director Policy and Partnerships.
Key activities will include:
- Delivering on the portfolio level theory of change which clearly sets out the change we want to support through our funding in England’s communities
- Gathering and analysing insights to understand and effectively articulate the impact we are making through our new portfolio, including commissioning research and analysis, convening partners, stakeholders and communities where necessary; and ensuring that insight informs funding practice
- Engaging extensively internally, harnessing the expertise and insights of the wider England directorate and working across the Fund to ensure we link appropriately to ‘One Fund’ approaches
- Delivering our new approach to external engagement, partnerships, policy development, positioning and influencing in England in line with our community-led missions, more than a funder priorities and new ways of working
- Launching and delivering new funding initiatives in line with our new community-led missions and our equity based approach to tackling inequality.
Further detail on the specific roles available can be found below.
Contract: 12 month interim role. The role is available on a full time, part time or job share basis.
Due to the fixed term nature of this role, we will need you to start as soon as possible, so you should have no longer than a one month notice period in your current role.
Location: We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be in one of our offices in England (Birmingham, Exeter, Leeds, London, and Newcastle).
Interviews: 22nd, 23rd (pm) and 29th April
How to apply
Apply via our portal with your CV and a supporting statement (800 words) by midnight 10th April
In your supporting statement please include evidence of your experience against the essential and desirable criteria detailed below
Overall aim of the role
- To lead the Communities Come Together and new Partnerships Approach within our England portfolio development team, delivering our new portfolio in communities in England in line with ‘it starts with community’
- To provide leadership of mission, equity and ‘more than a funder’ subject matter expertise and partnerships at national level – in particular Communities Come together and our new Partnerships approach.
- To articulate our story and impact as we deliver the new portfolio, ensuring this informs the delivery of our funding internally and amplifies our impact externally
The successful candidate will be confident at providing clarity and direction in ambiguity and be a fluent communicator in both verbal and written communications. You’ll be an exceptional problem solver and have excellent decision-making skills and personal resilience. A key part of the role will be to develop England’s funding portfolio across our communities come together mission, equity and more than a funder priorities (especially partnerships) and to work closely with colleagues who have specific expertise from within and outside of the Fund.
Essential Criteria:
- Proven problem solving and decision-making skills, as well as a ‘can do’ attitude
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, able to tailor messages to audiences and can demonstrate a good understanding of external positioning
- Experience of strategy development and implementation, including options appraisal and working through the decision making and approvals process
- Strong interpersonal skills, and resilience, with an ability to build relationships and work with a range of people inside and outside of the Fund
- Strong analytical skills, able to review a range of complex evidence and information and shape robust conclusions
- Experience of building high performing teams and leading change, as a leader and/or as a team player - creating the culture and structures in which people can thrive at work
- Good organisational skills, able to manage complex workload with competing priorities
- Expertise in supporting communities to come together and cross sector partnerships
Desirable criteria:
- A passion for, experience in and an understanding of the VSCE sector and the communities we serve.
- Policy expertise in one or more of our ‘more than a funder’ priorities: partnerships; participation, convening, influencing, supporting grant holders, learning.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
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TLG is seeking a Head of Operations to join our team as we establish a new organisational and leadership structure. This role aims to achieve a step change in effectiveness by implementing strategic initiatives that enhance efficiency, productivity, and innovation, in partnership with the Executive Director.
The Head of Operations will lead a team of specialists and operational leaders focused on executive support, strategy, innovation, and digital operations & transformation. They will work closely with the Executive team to operationalize vision and strategy, champion compliance, and ensure effective governance and seamless organizational cycles.
We seek a leader who can engage with the big picture while valuing the details, balancing process-driven approaches with creativity. The ideal candidate will have a track record of building relationships at all levels to make an impact.
TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
Hours: Part-time 22.5 – 26.25 hours (0.6 - 0.7 FTE) with potential to increase hours as the role progresses
Closing Date: Tuesday 15th April
Initial Interviews: Wednesday 23rd April – Online
Final Interviews: Wednesday 7th May – at our National Support Office in West Yorkshire
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is looking for an exceptional Learning & Development (L&D) professional to join the Talent & Organisational Development Team for a 6-month fixed-term contract as a Future Skills Lead to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of skills at our organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development stream of a critical project that will position BHF as a truly skills-powered organisation.
As the Future Skills Lead, you will play a central role in designing, implementing, and embedding a cutting-edge future skills curriculum. Your work will empower our people to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape by fostering essential skills like data literacy and digital confidence.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the design and delivery of a blended learning curriculum.
- Improving categorisation of skills and navigation of relevant content within Workday.
- Fostering a culture of continuous development.
- Creating and delivering an internal campaign to engage colleagues in their development of Future Skills.
- Working with key partners aligned with the future skills strategy.
- Ensuring a seamless integration of the skills framework into everyday learning experiences.
- Embedding future skills into our early careers and apprenticeship programmes.
- Integrating effective evaluation into learning design.
About you
We are looking for someone with a strong background in Learning & Development and a proven track record of leading and designing impactful L&D projects. You’ll have hands-on experience with digital learning and Learning Management Systems (e.g. Workday) and be able to utilise them for effective blended learning approaches. Experience working in cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions is essential.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- L&D experience, designing and delivering innovative learning solutions.
- Strategic leadership skills to implement large-scale learning strategies.
- An understanding of data literacy and digital confidence.
- Proven project management experience, managing complex projects and resources.
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent communication skills for internal campaigns and presentations.
- An analytical mind, able to evaluate learning programs and make data-driven decisions.
Working arrangements
Please note this is a 6 month fixed term contract. This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office (NW1 7AW).
Interview process
1st stage interviews are due to take place Wed 30th April via Teams. 2nd stage will be on Thurs 8th May in our London office.
How to apply
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below to be redirected to our career site.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

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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!
Development officer at World Physiotherapy
Location: hybrid, London or home-based
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Contract: Fixed-term (May 2025-April 2026)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Application Deadline: 11/04/2025
About World Physiotherapy: World Physiotherapy is a leading international professional association and UK Registered Charity. Founded in 1951, we represent the global physiotherapy profession and are dedicated to advancing our profession, advocating for universal access to improve health and wellbeing.
The role: We seek a dynamic development officer to join our team. This role is key to enhancing our funding base and ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of our development programs. The successful candidate will focus on securing funds through grants, sponsorships, partnerships, and donations to support our strategic initiatives and expand our global impact.
Key responsibilities:
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Collaborate with the head of programmes and development to identify and develop new project ideas and impactful initiatives.
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Conduct research to identify potential funding sources and develop a tailored roster of donors.
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Write and submit compelling grant proposals and funding applications, ensuring they align with funder criteria and deadlines.
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Build and maintain relationships with donors, providing regular updates on project progress and impact.
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Develop strategies for donor retention and growth, including targeted campaigns to attract and retain corporate sponsors and high-net-worth individuals.
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Work closely with the communications team to ensure cohesive messaging across proposals, campaigns, and public communications.
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, nonprofit management, or a related field.
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3 to 5 years of experience in fundraising or development roles, with a proven track record of securing funding.
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Strong writing and verbal communication skills, proficiency in English (additional languages desirable).
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Experience with CRM software and fundraising platforms is advantageous.
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Must be able to work independently and take initiative, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
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Should be personable, collaborative, and culturally sensitive, with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
What we offer:
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A vibrant, international work environment committed to global health improvement.
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The opportunity to make a significant impact in advancing physiotherapy standards worldwide.
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A competitive salary and the flexibility of a hybrid/remote work arrangement.
How to apply: Interested candidates should submit their CV (maximum of 3 pages) and a cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) detailing their suitability for the role. Applications must be received by 11/04/2025.
World Physiotherapy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects our diverse membership. We adhere to best practices in equity, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment process.
Join us and contribute to a connected global community dedicated to health and well-being through physiotherapy!
To represent physiotherapy across the globe, advancing our profession and advocating access for all, to improve health and wellbeing.



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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!
The Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) is a Charity and Company Limited by guarantee and is the representative body for Directors of Public Health (DPH) in the UK.
It seeks to improve and protect the health of the population through collating and presenting the views of DsPH; advising on public health policy and legislation at a local, regional, national and international level; facilitating a support network for DsPH; and providing opportunities for DsPH to develop professional practice.
The Association has a rich heritage, its origins dating back more than 160 years. It is a collaborative organisation working in partnership with others to maximise the voice for public health.
We are now looking to appoint to the role of Public Affairs Manager who, supporting the Head of External Affairs, will help to deliver the Associations External Affairs strategy, influencing through strong relationships with key external stakeholders.
The successful candidate will have existing Public Affairs experience of developing successful strategies to influence legislation or government policy, be politically astute and have a proven ability to tailor their briefings to influence different audiences.
They will have a knowledge of the UK political system and the mechanisms and tactics that can be used to secure change, have excellent organisational and prioritisation skills and be an enthusiastic and pro-active self-starter, with a flexible in approach that can adapt to changing circumstances.
The Association has offices in central London, but is currently operating a hybrid working model so welcomes candidates from across the UK, though attendance at ‘in person’ ADPH team meetings will be expected. Further details can be requested ahead of your application by contacting Mark Hamblett.
Your application must be accompanied by a covering letter that outlining why you would be suitable for the role, and the successful candidate will be required to provide evidence that they are entitled to work on a permanent basis in the UK.
Please note we will be interviewing throughout the term of the recruitment process and so reserve the right to close this opportunity ahead of its stated closing date shouod a suitable candidate be selected.
The Association does not sponsor UK visa applications.
All applications must be accompanied by a written statement outlining why you feel you are suitable for the role to be considered for interview.
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This exciting new role is to project manage the integration of digital fundraising within The Christie charity, enhancing existing technology and looking for new digital solutions to fundraising processes and new projects.
We are about to embark on a programme of transformational change, and we are looking for an ambitious self-starter who will play an essential role in the development and implementation of a new digital strategy.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual to make a real difference to cancer patients.
At The Christie Charity we are an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation with a loyal supporter base. You would be part of a successful high achieving collaborative team, and this role gives you the opportunity to experience multiple fundraising disciplines.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.