Team Leader Jobs in Central London, Greater London

Location: Bristol or London - UK, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Senegal

Closing date for applications: 10 January, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis

Contract status: National, full-time.

Start date: Asap

Contract duration: 24-month contract

Remuneration: £48,043 - £56,571 gross per annum (UK national band); £53,461 - £62,316 gross per annum (London, UK); IDR 373,079,875 - IDR 459,255,360 gross per annum (Indonesia); KES 3,732,787 - KES 4,860,000 gross per annum (Kenya); MGA 48,149,889 - MGA 59,495,784 gross per annum (Madagascar); XOF 15,612,551- XOF 27,117,456 gross per annum (Senegal).
 

We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities

Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally. 

Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organizations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe. 

Summary job description

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Change Manager who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about driving transformational change. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in organisational change management, with expertise in designing and implementing methodologies that empower teams to navigate transitions effectively. They will excel in building relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, fostering trust and collaboration to ensure smooth adoption of new systems, processes, and behaviours. A natural communicator, they will engage colleagues at all levels, from senior leadership to frontline staff, promoting transparency and alignment throughout the change journey.

This individual will bring exceptional project management skills, with a proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives that align with strategic goals. They will have a hands-on approach to problem-solving, leveraging data and feedback to continuously refine strategies. Above all, they will be an advocate for innovation and continuous improvement, building capacity across the organisation to embed change management as a core competency, ensuring Blue Ventures remains adaptable and effective in achieving its mission. 

Please see attached job description for full details. 

Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. We are one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK and a charity with over 48,000 members. We provide opportunities for 300 staff and have an annual turnover of more than £12m.

It's an exciting time our growing organisation as the delivery partner for UCL’s new Student Life Strategy. In 2023 we received a multi-million-pound investment to enhance student life at UCL. The financial backing from our parent university is recognition of the transformative effect that extra and co-curricular experiences have on students at UCL – helping them develop skills, build networks, reduce loneliness and isolation, grow in confidence, and enjoy their time here.  

We are looking for an Activities Administration Coordinator to provide accurate, consistent and innovative support to the Activities team and the 400+ clubs and societies, committees and volunteers the team supports. The role will put students’ experience at the forefront of everything we do, focusing on providing excellent administrative support, and management of stakeholder relationships. The role will also play a crucial role in continuing to deliver best possible support for our student groups as our extra-curricular programme continues to grow.

This is a full time and permanent role. This role is also a hybrid working role, where 40% of the role will be on campus based.

Do you have the ability to manage conflicting priorities and busy workload, including unscheduled tasks? Have you got excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of people?

The post holder will lead on administering applications for new club and society affiliations, administering the Friends’ Trust and supporting with day to day financial processes for clubs and societies. The role holder will also coordinate and oversee visiting and associate membership programme, to engage students from partner organisations with the Activities team. 

Policy and Public Affairs Manager (England)  

Are you passionate about making a difference? Join our dynamic team as Hospice UK' Policy & Public Affairs Manager (England)!  

Salary: £45,000 per annum 

Location: Hybrid Work Culture. We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s. Our office is a short walk from King’s Cross station in London. 

Whilst we work flexibly, because we work with decision makers in Westminster, there will be an expectation that you can travel to central London at short notice if required. You will also be expected to come into the office at least one day a week. 

You can work remotely for the rest of the time. Equally, you may prefer to work from the office full-time. We encourage all colleagues to visit member hospices to help inform our work and you may be able to work from there 

Contractually this role is London-based. 

Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours per week). 

Benefits: 

• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 2 years (+ an extra 10 days on each 5th year). Pro rata for part time hours 
• Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary 
• Support for staff with caring responsibilities 
• Flexible working  
• Learning and development opportunities 

How to Apply: CV and cover letter. In your cover letter please outline how you meet the person specification detailed in the candidate information pack.

Closing date for applications: There is no fixed closing date, we are assessing applications as they come in until we have appointed to the role. 

Interview dates: Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, where suitable candidates will be interviewed as they apply. They will take place either online via Teams or in person at our London office. 

We’ll send questions and assessments to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process. 

Job information 

In light of both the Assisted Dying vote and the many funding challenges facing the hospice sector, Hospice UK is looking to immediately strengthen our policy team and capacity.

We are looking for an exceptional individual, able to both support our members and help inform our public positions at a time of unprecedented interest in hospice care and palliative care more widely. You will ensure that the knowledge, experience and concerns of those working in hospices are available to MPs and decision makers.

We are advertising this position on a “rolling basis” and will look to interview suitably qualified candidates as they apply. The post will be advertised until it is filled 

More information about the role is available in the candidate information pack attached.

How to apply 

If you would like to apply for this role, please send the following documents to recruitment.

• Your CV. Ideally in Microsoft Word format and less than 3 pages of A4. 
• A cover letter where you demonstrate how you meet the person specification. 
• A completed equalities monitoring form

We will shortlist candidates based on their CV and cover letter.

To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed.

Hospice UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 

Candidate Information Pack 

This pack includes the job description and person specification as well as information about the team this role will work in.

Chief Executive – Providence House
Location: Battersea, London
Salary: £40,000 per annum + 5% pension contribution
Contract: Full-time, permanent

Are you a passionate and inspiring leader ready to shape the future of a thriving youth and community charity? Providence House, a Christian charity with over 60 years’ experience of serving the communities of Battersea, south London, is looking for an inspiring Chief Executive to lead its mission to empower local children, young people and families.

We’re looking for someone with:

• A personal Christian faith, aligned with our mission and values.
• Proven leadership experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• A track record in strategic leadership, operational management and income generation.
• Exceptional relational and communication skills to collaborate with our team, Trustees, funders, partners and the wider community.

This is an opportunity to bring your vision, expertise and faith to a role where you’ll make a real  difference.

For the Job Application Pack, visit our website (google us). 

Do contact Ian Smith, Chair of Trustees for an informal chat about this role (his email is in the Job Application Pack.

Closing Date: 9.00am, Monday, 13th January 2025

About Us

My Black Dog is an online peer to peer charity that supports people who are struggling with their mental health. We are committed to making a positive impact on mental health in the UK as we tackle an epidemic that millions of people in the UK face. As we continue to grow and expand our reach, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Community and People Manager with a background in HR, administration and people supervision and support.

Position Overview

As a people professional, you will develop initiatives across the charity’s volunteer base to ensure a positive and educational programme for volunteer development. You will provide organised and effective onboarding and training processes to engage and retain volunteers, and volunteer leaders and mentors, ensuring they thrive at My Black Dog. You will organise initiatives and volunteer events that foster positive volunteer engagement nationwide. All Volunteers at My Black Dog have lived experience of mental health challenges. Ensuring the wellbeing of volunteers as they deliver our web-chat service to Guests, is an important part of this role. You will work with volunteers on both a collective and individual basis to ensure they feel supported.

 Who are we looking for? 

We are seeking a motivated, experienced and enthusiastic individual who is looking to develop their HR career. You will be a people person, committed to delivering excellent customer service for our guests and be able to work and communicate well with different individuals and internal teams.

You will work collaboratively with the CEO and COO to ensure an excellent, nurturing environment for volunteers and assisting the SMT with general administrative duties.

Responsibilities:

• To be primary contact for all volunteers, providing support and assistance, dealing with all enquiries from start to successful completion, escalating when necessary.
• To manage the process of volunteer recruitment using the charity’s database to manage the volunteer pipeline, from application, to selection and training and retention.
• Develop My Black Dog’s understanding of trauma-informed practice through briefings, training & support to volunteers
• To support volunteer leaders and mentors with training, guidance and structure for their roles through meetings, feedback and group sessions. 
• To implement a high-quality volunteer training programme for regular volunteer roles, including: organisation of a training schedule, facilitation of training and reviewing training processes and facilitation
• To deliver guidance and training to support volunteers
• To manage volunteer and guest enquiries and feedback.
• Ensure volunteers have access to adequate support services and resources during their volunteering.
• Drop into shifts to remain present and interact with volunteers.
• Provide debriefing for all volunteers outside of their shift hours.
• Facilitating regular feedback from volunteers

Administration:

• To support CEO and COO with administration both in relation to the management of volunteers within the organisation and for the Charity’s general administration
• Manage all volunteer paperwork and records
• Arrange staff and volunteer DBS checks
• Arrange meetings and co-ordinate diaries for the Senior Management Team
• Manage all correspondence to volunteers

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven HR knowledge and expertise
• An understanding of, and positive attitude towards, mental and physical health; community and social inclusion; and a strength and assets-based approach to engaging participants
• Confident communication with people at all levels, with a style that is clear, engaging, supportive and collaborative whilst at times of challenge can hold your own.

Required experience

• 3+ years’ experience in a HR role
• Experience in providing psychological safety in a work culture 

Preferred experience

• CIPD qualified

Skills

• Experience in applying a pragmatic approach to providing HR risk-based solutions to difficult issues that arise within challenging situations
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Emotional resilience when dealing with challenging issues

When applying please follow the "How to Apply" section of the recruitment pack, applications which don't follow this guideline won't be considered.

Location: London/Remote working – flexible options available. Staff based in London are required to work 2 days a week at the London office, while staff outside London must attend at least once a month.
Salary: £50,000 per annum (including £2,000 London weighting)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week) or 0.8 FTE, with options for flexible working patterns
Contract: Fixed Term until May 2026

Benefits:

At Get Further, you’ll join a growing, supportive team united by bold, optimistic, ambitious, and tenacious values. We offer:

• 36 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Flexible hybrid working
• Regular in-person team development days in London
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• The chance to make a tangible impact in a socially conscious organisation

Closing date: 9am, Monday 6th January 2025.

Help Students Get Further

Join Get Further, an award-winning charity dedicated to tackling educational inequality. Get Further helps learners gain vital GCSE and functional skills English and maths qualifications. Without these gateway qualifications, many people face barriers to further education, apprenticeships, and work.

Our bespoke tuition programme, delivered by highly qualified tutors, is proven to improve grades at twice the national average. As we scale up to undertake a major programme evaluation in 2025/26, we are looking for a Head of Recruitment to lead our efforts in attracting and retaining exceptional tutors who make a real difference to students’ lives.

About the Role

As the Head of Recruitment, you will lead strategies to attract, select, and retain exceptional tutors. Reporting to the Senior Management Team, you’ll oversee a team of two Senior Recruitment Officers to meet recruitment targets while maintaining the highest standards for tutor quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies, building partnerships with universities and early-careers sectors to attract a diverse talent pool.
• Oversee the recruitment pipeline, ensuring targets meet and align with programme needs.
• Manage seamless selection and onboarding processes to create an outstanding candidate experience.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure tutors are fully trained and resourced.
• Uphold safer recruitment practices and ensure high safeguarding standards.

About You

We’re seeking a motivated leader who shares our mission to tackle educational inequality. You’ll have:

• Proven experience managing recruitment strategies and achieving targets.
• Strong project management skills, including budget oversight and delivering on KPIs.
• Knowledge of graduate and early-careers recruitment markets.
• Exceptional communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop  high-performing teams.

Desirable: Experience in the further education or charity sector.

Other Roles You May Have Experience In: Recruitment Manager, HR Manager, Programme Manager (Education), Early Careers Recruiter, Tutor Recruitment Specialist.

Join us and be part of the change. Apply today!

We're now The King's Trust. And we're still working for young people.

We've changed our name from The Prince's Trust to The King’s Trust. Rest assured, the support we offer young people remains the same. This change marks an exciting new chapter for us, and we hope you'll continue supporting us to transform young lives.

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Are you a fantastic leader who is passionate about supporting young people into employment?

The King’s Trust is currently going through an exciting period of development. We have ambitions to grow our employability offer to young people by providing them with face-to-face support into employment. To help us on this journey we are looking for passionate and motivated individuals to lead our dynamic teams to work with young people either directly through 121 work or the delivery of programmes. We need a fantastic leader to help us achieve our ambitions across London.

This role will involve leading a team of delivery staff working to support young people across London.

As part of the Leadership Team, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of our range of employability programmes. Working collaboratively to develop and implement our delivery plan and ensure we meet targets. As a Delivery Manager, you must lead the effective delivery by your team, ensuring that every young person engaged progresses with an appropriate pathway of learning and development and one to one support. You will be a role model for your team, demonstrating best practice in how we work with young people in a safe way to ensure we deliver maximum value for young people and partners.

A background in employment-based programmes would be good, the ability to build great relationships and if you can inspire colleagues would be fantastic.

To be successful in the role of Service Delivery Manager, you will be able to engage in challenges with optimism and resilience and be adaptive and flexible – embracing change and innovation.

If you are up for a challenge and working in a great team, we would love to hear from you.

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The King's Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

£57,000 per annum

Fixed term - 12 months (maternity cover)

Part home/Part office (London) based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Senior Public Relations Manager.

As a senior leader sitting within our Media Team, you will be responsible for leading the strategic thinking and delivery for UNICEF UK’s public fundraising media and communications work, including Soccer Aid for UNICEF.

You will manage high level external stakeholder relationships including funding partners, celebrity publicists, UK media, PR agencies and broadcast partners; and you will manage a small and talented PR team.

We are looking for someone ambitious, strategic and solutions focused. You are a team player and will be a skilled communicator adept at managing a complex range of stakeholders and getting things done!

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 9 January 2025.

Interview dates: First round: Wednesday 22 January 2025 (via MS Teams). Second round: Wednesday 29 January 2025 (in person at UUK offices).

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world

Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your response and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you because by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.

We are gradually moving back to our offices on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and we anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office and the rest of the time from home.  We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Involvement Volunteer Coordinator

Band 6

Permanent

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Springfield University Hospital

£44,806 - £53,134 per annum inclusive of Inner London HCAs

South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust (SWLStG) is committed to the unique value that people with lived experience of mental health issues bring to the quality of mental health services we can offer within our Trust. We are currently advertising for a Volunteer Involvement Coordinator who has experience of working alongside volunteers and is passionate about improving and developing the impact volunteers can have within our services.

We are seeking an established leader who is experienced in overseeing and developing improvement initiatives and who are able to use the wisdom of their personal lived experience of accessing mental health services or caring for someone who has accessed services to lead the volunteering work stream of the Involvement Team

Alongside experience in developing and delivering support to volunteers, you should also possess excellent understanding of mental health and its impact on individuals, families and our communities. You will possess exceptional communication skills high levels of attention to detail, drive and commitment to developing a range of high-quality initiatives that meet the needs of our services and of the volunteers providing their time to our organisation.

· To lead on the best practice recruitment, training and supervision of volunteers

· To lead on the development of effective systems, policies, processes and a clear pathway for volunteering as a dedicated workforce who support and enrich our services

· The ability to work autonomously and at pace to tight timescales

· To be Deputy Team Leader acting up in the absence of the Project Lead

· To provide supervision to volunteers and/or paid staff working within the volunteering workstream

· To maintain a vibrant & diverse pool of involvement volunteers, across all 5 service lines

· Through sharing the wisdom of their own lived experience, the post holder will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. Using leadership skills to act as a role model for junior peers

· To facilitate and support information sharing and exploration of shared experiences based on peer support values

· To liaise with the Trusts’ clinical staff to develop and improve placement opportunities for volunteers that maximise positive patient outcomes

· To liaise with external partners to raise the profile and promote volunteering at SWLSTG and expand volunteering opportunities within the communities we serve

· To contribute to the wider work of the Involvement Team as required, including application of the principles of coproduction and involvement within the volunteering workstream

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.

We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

About our locations:

Springfield University Hospital, Tooting

Our largest, 19-ward site is in Springfield Village, created following our £150m investment into two new world class mental health facilities. A 32-acre public park, shops and cafes are now opening. Springfield is close to shops, cafes and Tooting Bec on the Northern Line plus Earlsfield and Tooting rail stations and bus routes.

Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.

Title: Events and Corporate Partnerships Communications Executive

Location: UK remote - with occasional travel to Haywards Heath, when required

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract

Salary: £23,161 to £27,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage specific in-person and online events from conception to delivery.
• Ensure all event logistics are handled professionally, on time, and within budget.
• Work closely with key internal stakeholders to meet event objectives.
• Oversee the design and production of event materials.
• Manage online events and ensure high technical standards.
• Ensure events meet all accessibility requirements.
• Act as the key point of contact for external suppliers and venues.
• Support the Senior Global Events Manager with tasks for larger, high-profile events.
• Help ensure partners have the assets and support needed for promotional campaigns.
• Assist with logistical and promotional arrangements for World Sight Day activities.
• Set up relevant lightboxes of images and case studies for new partners.
• Organise the corporate partnership team’s presence at events and exhibitions.
• Set up suppliers on the finance system and manage purchase orders and invoices.
• Research best practices in accessible events and update internal pages with news and photos.
• Oversee the events team mailboxes and manage the supplier list.

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

Jobholder Requirements

Essential:

• Proven experience in event/project management, including both in-person and online events.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Effective stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage time and budgets efficiently.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• Commitment to equality of opportunity for disabled people.

Desirable:

• Experience in an events management or events delivery role.
• Research skills to identify best practices and innovative solutions.
• Experience in managing high-profile events and working with corporate partners.

We anticipate that remote interviews will take place from the beginning of January 2025 onwards and the evaluation process will include a written task.

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

Due to project deadlines, we are keen to fill this role as quickly as possible so applications will be considered as soon as they are received.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Grounded Sounds, a Brixton-based charity, is looking for an inspiring and visionary Creative Director to lead our creative and programme work.

Collaborating closely with our Managing Director, you will ensure our organisation delivers on its mission to empower young people through music, foster meaningful connections with local communities, and build innovative partnerships within the music industry.

Grounded Sounds operates at the intersection of music, education, and community development. From creative workshops to industry-linked projects, we provide opportunities for young people to thrive musically and personally. This is a unique leadership opportunity for someone passionate about music, youth empowerment, and community engagement, with a proven ability to lead, connect, and inspire.

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Key Responsibilities

• Leadership: Provide creative leadership, ensuring all programmes and initiatives align with Grounded Sounds’ mission and values. Represent the charity externally to promote its mission and work.

• Vision & Strategy: Develop and execute Grounded Sounds’ creative vision, collaborating with the team and trustees to shape and deliver our long-term strategy.

• People Management: Support and manage Programme Directors, workshop leaders, and facilitators, fostering professional development and safeguarding excellence.

• Fundraising & Partnerships: Build relationships with music industry partners and funders to enhance the charity’s profile and secure vital resources.

• Programmes: Oversee impactful, high-quality music programmes, actively participating in delivery and ensuring meaningful evaluation and development.

• Marketing & Social Media: Develop the Grounded Sounds brand and oversee engaging social media and marketing campaigns to connect with diverse audiences.

• Finance: Contribute to budgeting and ensure programmes deliver exceptional value for money.

About You
We’re looking for a creative leader with a deep passion for music and youth development. You’ll have strong experience in the arts, music, or creative sectors, strong UK music industry connections, and a track record of delivering innovative programmes that inspire and empower young people. Excellent communication, people management, and relationship-building skills are essential, as is the ability to authentically connect with South London communities.
If you’re experienced in creative fundraising, safeguarding, or social media content creation, these will be a bonus. Above all, you’re someone who shares our values and believes in the transformative power of music.

Why Join Us?
At Grounded Sounds, you’ll work in the vibrant heart of Brixton, leading a small but dynamic team making a tangible difference in the lives of young people. With flexible hybrid working, a collaborative environment, and the opportunity to shape the future of a growing charity, this is your chance to combine your passion for music with social impact.

How to Apply
Send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role by 12pm on Friday 17th January.

We anticipate that interviews will commence the week beginning 20th January and will be a 3-stage process, however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we find the perfect fit before the closing date.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Grounded Sounds is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.  Grounded Sounds is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are seeking a highly skilled Policy professional to join our team in Crohn’s & Colitis UK. As the Policy Lead for England, you will be monitoring and responding to policy developments, developing new policy proposals, and work closely with national and local health leaders to drive change. With the government reviewing the future of the NHS, you will be working to ensure that the new health service is designed to meet the needs of people affected by Crohn’s and Colitis.

About the Role 

As Policy Lead (England), you will: 

• Develop and implement impactful policy initiatives aligned with our strategic objectives. 

• Monitor the external policy environment to identify challenges and opportunities for people affected by Crohn’s and Colitis. 

• Build strong relationships with government bodies, health organisations, and stakeholders to amplify our voice and drive change. 

• Collaborate across teams to ensure policy work is evidence-based and meets the needs of those we support. 

• Represent Crohn’s & Colitis UK at key events and contribute to UK-wide policy alignment in collaboration with our teams in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. 

About you 

You will have plenty of experience in developing policy proposals and seeking their implementation through legislation, government departments, or local health systems. You will bring experience in monitoring and evaluation of policy content, as well as experience of building links and negotiating with a range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve change. You will have excellent written communication skills and a track record of writing to different audiences.

Our location 

In this role, however, there is plenty of scope for working from home, although there will be times when you will need to be at face-to-face meetings. We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. The charity meets four times a year at its office in Hatfield for our mandatory 'All Staff Together' days.  Please note that this role will require some attendance at Westminster and Whitehall for face-to-face meetings.

Are you passionate about challenging poverty and inequality? Do you have the ambition and drive to make a difference as a key senior leader at Toynbee Hall, a charity that for over 130 years has been the pioneer for social action and change, championing a fairer future for everyone in the heart of East London and beyond?

Most importantly, can you convince others of the value of our work, and secure the investment and support we need to help people and communities change their futures for the better?

If your answer is yes, Toynbee Hall is looking for an experienced, proactive Trusts and Grants Manager to join our diverse team.

This exciting role offers a superb opportunity for a dynamic fundraiser to lead and develop this crucial income stream. With exceptional relationship management and written skills, and proven experience of raising six-figure plus grants, you will manage strategic relationships with trusts, grant makers and statutory funders, maximising income to help combat the causes and impact of poverty – and to inspire the next generation of social activists

Key Responsibilities

Donor management

• Write tailored, inspirational applications and project reports addressing grant-making priorities or requirements as specified
• Create and maintain a schedule of approaches to new, lapsed, and existing funders; developing, writing, and delivering creative and engaging proposals in line with the objectives and criteria of each funder
• Work collaboratively across teams and areas of operation identifying new funding opportunities, reporting on impact and evaluation
• Develop and implement a programme and methodology of approaches to small, medium and large trusts
• Work toward an agreed annual work plan meeting targets and milestones; prioritising workload and planning activity.

Identifying funding opportunities to ensure that our charity broadens awareness of and funding for our vital work

• Identify and research a comprehensive pipeline of realistic funding opportunities including trusts and corporate foundations
• Maintain a broad knowledge of the organisation’s funding needs
• Liaise closely with senior managers and teams to plan and develop the strongest possible proposals
• Approach funders, develop and maintain new relationships and access new fundraising opportunities
• Regularly research new opportunities via cold trusts

Developing strong relationships with funders

• Develop and maintain stewardship plans to keep all funders engaged with the impact of their support, including managing visits
• Report to key funders on progress, expenditure, and future plans
• Working with delivery and management staff to ensure that funder objectives and monitoring requirements are met
• Maintain accurate records and information about funders on Raiser’s Edge NXT and in communication with the finance team
• Identify and initiate opportunities for funders to engage with Toynbee Hall beyond their funded project

Strategic

•  Plan and deliver individual fundraising projects; developing new fundraising ideas and engaging internal and external stakeholders to deliver them
• Work with Head of Fundraising to report and forecast progress against established targets for income, research, and relationship development
• Stay informed of developments and trends in fundraising by monitoring sector news and networking with appropriate organisations
• Work with Executive team and CEO (Chief Executive Officer) to leverage their contacts and expertise

Team responsibility

• Develop and maintain mutually supportive internal relationships with project teams, finance, monitoring and senior management
• Work in line with the Institute of Fundraising’s Code of Practice, Fundraising Regulator
  and GDPR, fulfilling any additional legal requirements related to this function of fundraising 

• Take responsibility for your personal development and seek out opportunities for support and development

Please download the full Job Description for more details.

Purpose of role: To lead on communications at WFN: an impactful fundraising and grant-giving wildlife conservation charity focused on supporting grassroots projects in the Global South.
Reports to: Director
Contract: Full-time permanent contract, working 5 days p/w
Deadline: 12th January 2025 (before end of day). Initial interviews will be targeted for w/c 20th January.

Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN)

Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) is a UK-registered charity (no. 1081455) offering funding (Awards), training and media profile to inspiring leaders of wildlife conservation projects across the Global South. Established in 1993, we have channelled £23 million to 220 conservation leaders in 80 countries, benefitting wildlife, landscapes, and people. We support pragmatic, sustainable, and long-lasting work rooted in science and ethical community involvement. The charity funds projects directly and we remain in regular contact with Award winners (grantees). WFN also raises awareness of the serious problems facing wildlife, landscapes, climate, and people, through promoting the work of winners. We focus support on nationals (leaders who were either born in the country where they work or have gained nationality) and aim to help build the capacity of successful local NGOs and grassroots work. We fund mainly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America where income is often hardest to raise and can have the biggest impact for people and biodiversity. Our funding is raised each year, mainly from family foundations and trusts, as well as from individuals, corporates, and international NGOs, with a current annual income of £2.6m/year. WFN is governed by a committed trustee board. Our team is dynamic, passionate about our mission and ambitious. The charity benefits from high profile support from Patron, HRH The Princess Royal, and Ambassadors Sir David Attenborough, Kate Humble, Tom Heap, and Alastair Fothergill.

WFN’s Vision, Mission, and Values

Vision:
We envisage a future where communities and wildlife thrive together on a healthy planet.

Mission:
To halt and reverse the loss of Earth’s biodiversity and wild places, working alongside local people to create a future where communities and wildlife thrive together on a healthy planet.

We achieve our mission by:

• Providing funding, recognition, and training to proven grassroots conservation leaders working across the Global South.
• Supporting the long-term growth and scale up of impactful conservation solutions backed by science.
• Raising the profile of conservationists' work and their ability to effect positive environmental change.

Values:

Integrity - We act with integrity in all we do, fostering a culture that is responsible, uplifting, transparent, inclusive, and unified in achieving our mission while holding ourselves to the highest standards. We are accountable to the conservation leaders we champion and to the partners who support us.

Science-driven - We support evidence-based conservation work across the Global South that is informed by the latest science and founded on community involvement. We monitor and evaluate the impact of our activities, publish our results, and use them to drive our future actions.

Collaborative - We work collaboratively, actively seeking to partner and exchange learnings with others who share our vision. We foster collaboration among our international network of Whitley Award winning conservationists to enable the growth of proven conservation solutions and nurture their ability to effect positive change.

Ambitious - We are ambitious; a pioneer in the field of funding grassroots conservationists, we seek to continually move the dial for environmental protection. We actively listen and respond to the needs of our award winners and think outside the box to catalyse impact on the ground. We aim high, celebrate conservation success, and remain optimistic about our future and the difference we can all make.

Position of Head of Communications

“Saving our planet is now a communications challenge. We know what to do, we just need the will” Sir David Attenborough.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join us in the role of Head of Communications. This varied role offers the successful candidate a key position at WFN, leading on setting and implementing WFN’s annual Communications & Engagement Strategy, and supporting on charity and Award winner (grantee) PR. The Head of Communications is responsible for digital communications (including website, e-letters, video and social media), printed publications, and branding. They report to the Director, work in tandem with the Head of Media Relations, and will receive day-to-day support with social media and production of digital and event materials from the Communications Assistant, who they also line manage. They regularly assist in helping organise exciting events, such as our annual Whitley Awards Ceremony as well as timely communications campaigns relevant to the environment sector.

Strong writing ability and an eye for design are required to deliver communications across the charity, including across printed and digital platforms. If you are a creative self-starter with a passion for communicating positive conservation stories to a diverse audience, possess excellent organisational skills and are accustomed to managing a varied workload, then this role is for you. The successful candidate will have a desire to contribute to the mission of an effective wildlife conservation charity and build the profile of both the organisation and our winners.

HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS – PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Essential:

• Demonstrable history working in a similar role within the charity/NGO sector
• Excellent writing ability
• A creative thinker with an eye for design, with a track record of producing effective digital and print communications for a wide range of audiences and stakeholders
• Experience building timely campaigns and keeping content fresh while staying on brand to increase engagement
• Confident webmaster/editor (WordPress experience preferred)
• Experience setting social media strategy, and using online tools such as Canva and Hootsuite to aid with content creation and scheduling
• Competency with basic video editing
• Strong interpersonal skills (interface with team members, trustees, media, donors, suppliers, international grantees)
• Proven success in leading PR campaigns and securing media coverage
• Extremely organised, with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Able to manage and prioritise a varied workload within deadline
• Capable to work as part of team and on own initiative
• Flexible ‘can do’ approach and will flourish in a small office environment
• Understanding of key issues in wildlife conservation
• Proven ability in effective budgeting, negotiating and budget management
• Willing to positively contribute to our team and culture by upholding our Values.

 Desirable

• Previous line management experience
• Experience with event organisation
• Competency using Salesforce database and/or Mailchimp
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and/or Keynote
• Experience working with high profile individuals

Additional Details Related to the Position

• Attractive holiday package totalling 28 days p.a. plus bank holidays
• Access to confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance Scheme based on salary
• The charity operates a Pension Scheme.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. Only applicants who have the right to work in the UK at the time of application will be considered for this role.

Diversity and Inclusion

At WFN we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. We celebrate and respect diversity in nature and among the people and partners with whom we work. We need more people and diversity across the environment sector, and to achieve our vision. We are therefore particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian or minority ethnic; disabled; LGBTQ+; or from lower socio-economic backgrounds. As a small organisation we are committed to progress and continue development across Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. Please contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. Applications are considered solely on your demonstrated suitability for the role.