Senior Finance Officer

6-month Fixed-Term Contract
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Holborn, London
Hybrid working, with 2 days per week in the office
Salary: £35,000-£40,000 per annum

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with the Society of Authors to recruit a Senior Finance Officer.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking a varied and hands-on role within a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, you will support the day-to-day finance function across the organisation and its associated charities during a busy year-end period.

About the Organisation

Society of Authors is the UK's largest trade union for writers, illustrators and literary translators. Established in 1884, the organisation champions the interests of authors while managing a portfolio of charitable funds and literary estates. Based in Holborn, London, the Society offers a collaborative environment where staff are encouraged to contribute across a broad range of activities and projects.  

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will take ownership of a broad range of operational finance activities while supporting year-end processes, audit preparation and the financial administration of both the Society and its associated charities. This role would suit someone who enjoys working independently, is confident managing reconciliations and year-end activities, and is comfortable operating within a small and highly collaborative team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the day-to-day finances of the organisation and its associated charities.
• Completing monthly bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns, including partial VAT exemption calculations.
• Supporting quarterly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Assisting with the preparation of annual and charity accounts.
• Acting as a key point of contact for external auditors and coordinating audit information.
• Maintaining fixed asset records and ensuring strong financial controls.
• Supporting the management of restricted funds and financial records across multiple entities.

About You

We are keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Strong operational finance experience within a charity or not-for-profit environment.
• Experience supporting audits, statutory reporting and year-end processes.
• Excellent reconciliation skills and the confidence to investigate discrepancies independently.
• Experience using Sage 50 Cloud Accounts.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A proactive, hands-on and collaborative approach.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Charity SORP.
• Experience working within a membership organisation, trade union or similar environment.  
• Understanding of charity taxation and partially exempt VAT.

How to Apply

Please send your CV as soon as possible.

Closing date is Friday 13^th November.

There will be a one-round interview held in person during the week commencing 17 November, and to start the week commencing 30^th November or 7^th December.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

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Senior Membership & Business Development Manager with BioIndustry Association (BIA)

Salary:             £45,000 (+profit-related annual bonus)
Location:         Bloomsbury, London (Hybrid, with 3 days office-based)
Contract:         Permanent, Full Time

Join the organisation championing the future of UK life sciences:

Charity People is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of the BioIndustry Association (BIA), the UK's leading trade association for innovative life sciences and biotechnology organisations.

Representing more than 600 member organisations, the BIA brings together biotech start-ups, scale-ups, pharmaceutical companies, universities, investors and professional service providers to help create the best environment for life sciences innovation to thrive.  We're looking for a commercially-minded Senior Membership & Business Development Manager to drive membership growth, strengthen engagement and help deliver value across one of the UK's most exciting and influential sectors.

About the Role

Reporting to the Associate Director for Membership & Business Development, you'll play a leading role in attracting new members, retaining existing organisations and identifying opportunities to grow participation across the BIA community.

This is an outward-facing relationship management and business development role where you'll spend time engaging with organisations across the life sciences ecosystem, attending sector events and helping businesses understand the value of membership.

This is a newly created position, so a fantastic opportunity to really make this role your own.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and converting new membership opportunities
• Building relationships with prospective and existing members
• Managing leads through the full sales cycle
• Supporting member retention and engagement activity
• Working alongside marketing colleagues on membership campaigns
• Attending events and representing the BIA across the sector
• Contributing to business solutions and partnership programmes
• Maintaining accurate CRM and membership data

About You

We're keen to hear from candidates with experience in:

• Membership development
• Business development or consultative sales
• Trade associations, professional bodies or membership organisations
• Account management or relationship management
• Target-driven environments

Previous experience in life sciences would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded membership organisation operating at the centre of the UK's thriving life sciences ecosystem.  You'll gain unparalleled access to biotech innovators, pharmaceutical leaders, investors, government stakeholders and pioneering organisations working to transform healthcare and scientific discovery.

If you're looking for a role where relationship building, commercial success and meaningful sector impact come together, we'd love to hear from you asap.

How to Apply

Charity People is recruiting on behalf of the BioIndustry Association for this position.
Please submit your CV at your earliest convenience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Closing Date:  Sunday 15^th November 2026
Interviews:     w/c 23^rd November 2026

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

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Please make sure you only apply via one of our legitimate and verified vacancies. A list of affiliated sites can be found on the Charity People website where you’ll also find some useful dos and don’ts when applying for jobs. If you have any concerns or would like to verify a vacancy, please contact Charity People directly.

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with the deaf health charity SignHealth to recruit for a Marketing and Communications Manager.  

A key role within the organisation, the postholder will work closely with the Associate Director of Engagement and other department managers, to plan and lead SignHealth’s marketing and external communication strategies and campaigns.

This role is broad in scope and will include media relations, digital marketing, brand awareness and public communications that are audience led.

About SignHealth

SignHealth is the UK's leading deaf health charity, working towards a future where deaf people experience no barriers to good health and wellbeing.

For 40 years, it has combined frontline services, advocacy and campaigning to challenge the inequalities that deaf people face and to create lasting systemic change.  

From specialist mental health support and domestic abuse services to social care, advocacy and health information in British Sign Language, SignHealth delivers vital services while influencing policy and practice across the sector.

As one of the UK's largest employers of deaf people, SignHealth focuses lived experience at the heart of its work, creating an inclusive, values-led culture where colleagues can make a meaningful impact every day.

Marketing and Communications Manager

Contract: interim two year contract, full time 37 hours per week, or part-time four days per week

Salary: £44,248 to £47,408

Location: Role will be mainly remote with occasional travel for relevant meetings throughout the year, this will be approximately four to five meetings a year. 

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 30^th November

Interviews: Interviews will be held remotely with first round held on Monday 7^th December, and second round on Monday 14^th December

Through creative storytelling and strategic marketing, you will support SignHealth’s income generation by inspiring supporters, commissioners and funders as well as strengthening the organisation’s connections with the deaf community.

This role will lead activities across the marketing funnel to attract key audiences, build their interest and inspire them to take action. This includes supporting the creation of connections and leads who can then be passed to SignHealth’s business development team.

You will develop multichannel marketing and communications plans, ensure engaging content, and use data to optimise marketing activities to achieve key metrics and targets.

Core responsibilities within your role will be to:

• Lead the development and delivery of SignHealth's marketing and communications strategy, ensuring it supports organisational priorities, audience engagement and income growth.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team, directly managing the Communications Officer, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Plan and deliver integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social, email and offline channels, ensuring activity is effective, accessible and on budget.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen SignHealth's profile, grow supporter engagement and increase income through audience-led marketing.
• Act as guardian of the organisation's brand, ensuring consistency across all communications, campaigns and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead the development of compelling content and storytelling that brings SignHealth's work, impact and ambitions to life.
• Ensure all communications and marketing materials are accessible and available in both British Sign Language (BSL) and English.
• Oversee the charity's digital presence, including the website, email marketing and key digital channels, ensuring content remains engaging, accurate and optimised.
• Use audience insight, data and performance metrics to evaluate impact, inform decision-making and continuously improve marketing activity.
• Drive innovation in digital marketing, helping the organisation respond to emerging trends, technologies and AI-enabled opportunities.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation, providing strategic marketing expertise and supporting colleagues to deliver impactful communications and fundraising activity.
• Commission and manage external agencies and suppliers to deliver high-quality creative and marketing outputs.

Key experience and skills we’re looking for is as follows:

• Proven experience developing and delivering audience-led marketing strategies that drive engagement, income and organisational impact.
• A strong track record of leading, developing and evolving brands, ensuring consistency, relevance and reach across multiple channels.
• Experience managing, coaching or developing others, with a collaborative and empowering leadership style.
• Strong digital marketing expertise, including the planning and delivery of both paid and organic campaigns.
• Experience managing and optimising websites, using insight and performance data to improve user experience and results.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence across a range of audiences.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, with an eye for compelling content and effective design.
• Experience using audience insight, data and analytics to evaluate performance and inform decision-making.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing agencies, suppliers or external partners to deliver high-quality marketing and communications activity.
• Confidence presenting ideas, recommendations and impact to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• A relevant marketing qualification, degree, or equivalent professional experience.

You'll be joining the organisation with a strong foundation in strategic marketing and communications. Experience of working with deaf communities, an understanding of deaf culture, and British Sign Language (BSL) skills (native or up to Level 2) would be particularly valuable.

We would also welcome experience of project leadership, supporting budget management, and the flexibility to travel and occasionally work outside standard office hours when required.

If you’re interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance. Alice can be reached at alice@charitypeople.co.uk.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so we can help make the application process work for you.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.  

We want to encourage applicants with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. In particular, those with lived experience of racial inequity, disability, or poverty. 

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Operations Manager

Black Cultural Archives (BCA)

Hybrid, with 3 days per week at BCA's offices in Brixton

£24.72 PAYE, plus £2.98 holiday pay per hour (£45,000 FTE)

Temporary, 2-3 months

21-35 hours per week (full-time or part-time considered)

Charity People are seeking an experienced and highly practical Interim Operations Manager to work alongside the CEO and help strengthen the operational foundations of the charity through a period of growth and development.

Black Cultural Archives is the home of Black British History. Founded in 1981, BCA exists to collect, preserve and celebrate the histories of people of African and Caribbean descent in the UK, inspiring and strengthening individuals, communities, and society. BCA is a nationally significant charity, archive, heritage centre and community space, welcoming thousands of visitors, researchers, and community members each year through exhibitions, learning programmes, events, and its unique collections

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys bringing order, structure and effective processes to organisations undergoing change.

The CEO is currently managing a broad range of operational responsibilities, and we are looking for an experienced Operations professional who can quickly assess priorities, identify risks, and implement practical solutions across governance, compliance, facilities, systems, and HR.

Reporting to the CEO, you will lead with recommendations for improvements, ensuring the charity has robust systems, processes, and controls in place to support its important mission and future growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a review of GDPR compliance, data management practices, and organisational systems
• Develop and implement clear policies, procedures, and controls
• Create practical frameworks to ensure regulatory compliance is embedded across the organisation
• Improve document management, information governance and organisational record keeping
• Review current health and safety arrangements across the building
• Ensure all statutory compliance requirements are met and appropriately documented
• Act as the lead coordinator for facilities management and building related projects
• Oversee maintenance schedules and contractor relationships
• Review current organisational systems and identify opportunities for consolidation and improvement
• Improve access to information and operational knowledge management
• Support recruitment activity where required
• Support organisational planning and prioritisation
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and inclusive working culture

You will bring:

• Significant experience in operations management within the charity, heritage, cultural, education or public sectors
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, organisational compliance and risk management
• Experience overseeing health and safety and building compliance
• Knowledge of facilities management and contractor oversight
• Experience managing HR processes
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Confidence working independently and managing multiple priorities
• A collaborative, solution-focused and pragmatic approach

Experience supporting small to medium-sized charities through periods of organisational improvement would be particularly valuable for this temporary position.

Black Cultural Archives is committed to building a team that reflects the communities whose histories and experiences they preserve and celebrate. We particularly welcome applications from black candidates and candidates of African and Caribbean heritage, who are currently underrepresented within the heritage sector's leadership roles. The appointment will be made following a fair and inclusive recruitment process. BCA is an equal opportunities employers who welcomes applications form all groups.

If you are an experienced operational leader who enjoys bringing structure, compliance, and effective systems to mission-driven organisations, Charity People would love to hear from you.

A basic DBS will be required once in this role.

Part Time Executive Assistant with Denville Hall:

Contract:     Fixed Term Contract (3 years),
Hours:          Part-time (0.6 FTE / 3 days per week)
Salary:          £43,000 pro rata (£25,800 actual salary)
Location:     Hybrid, with a mixture of home working, Central London and Denville Hall (Northwood, HA6)

About Denville Hall
Charity People is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Denville Hall, the unique residential home for members of the entertainment profession.

For more than a century, Denville Hall has provided care, support and community to actors, performers, musicians, writers, backstage professionals and others who have dedicated their lives to the entertainment industry. Today, it remains a remarkable place where residents can continue to live creatively, with dignity, companionship and specialist care.  As the charity embarks on an ambitious £26 million Centenary Appeal, raising funds to build two new buildings and secure its future for generations to come, this newly created role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal part in the success of the campaign and the wider organisation.

The Opportunity

This is far more than a traditional Executive Assistant role.

Working closely with the Board Chair and the Campaign Director, you will become a trusted partner, helping to drive forward governance activity, stakeholder engagement and a major fundraising campaign that will shape the future of Denville Hall. You'll provide high-level executive support whilst acting as a key link between trustees, donors, ambassadors, funders, volunteers and industry figures.

No two weeks will look the same. One day you might be preparing board papers and coordinating diaries, another you could be supporting a fundraising event, hosting VIP guests, or attending meetings in Central London alongside senior stakeholders. The role offers a rare combination of strategic executive support, project coordination and stakeholder engagement within a highly visible and purpose-driven environment.

Important to note
Whilst the role is part-time, it requires flexibility. The majority of activity is likely to take place across Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, though occasional flexibility is required around meetings, events and stakeholder commitments.
Could you commit to these three core days, with a caveat of flexibility, when ample notice is given?

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced Executive Assistant who can work confidently at senior level and thrive in an organisation where relationship-building, discretion and flexibility are essential.

• Significant experience supporting senior executives, boards or trustees.
• Exceptional diary management, meeting coordination and administrative skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and confidence working with high-profile individuals.
• Strong written communication skills, including preparing reports, presentations and board papers.
• Sound judgement, professionalism and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience navigating dual reporting relationships and collaborating across different stakeholders would be advantageous.

Experience within the charity sector is not essential. Denville Hall is open to candidates from a wide range of sectors, provided they can demonstrate outstanding Executive Assistant capabilities and a genuine affinity with the organisation's mission.

Why Join Denville Hall?

Opportunities like this are exceptionally rare.

You'll join a small, passionate team working on a nationally significant fundraising campaign whilst helping to support one of the UK's most cherished charitable institutions.

You'll enjoy genuine variety, splitting your time between home-working, Sommerset House and Denville Hall itself.

You'll work alongside trustees, donors, ambassadors and supporters from across the entertainment world, whilst helping to safeguard a unique community that has provided care and support to generations of performers and entertainment professionals.

You'll also play a part in special fundraising events, concerts and industry gatherings, helping to create memorable experiences for supporters and guests while contributing to the success of a landmark campaign.

If you're looking for a role where your organisational skills, emotional intelligence and professionalism can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date:          Friday 13th November 2026

Interviews:              1^st stage - Monday 24^th November (Somerset House)

                                2^nd stage - Friday pm 27^th November (Denville Hall)

Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background, including 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 do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Fundraising Administrator

Amref Health Africa UK

£28,120

Hybrid working, London office

We are delighted to partnering again with Amref Health Africa UK to help them find a Fundraising Administrator.

At Amref Health Africa UK, every donation processed, every supporter thanked and every record maintained ultimately helps improve access to healthcare across Africa. Behind every piece of data is a person who has chosen to support an incredibly important cause, and this role plays a vital part in making sure that supporter experience is the very best it can be.

They are looking for a Fundraising Administrator to join a friendly and collaborative team at an exciting point in the organisation's growth. It's a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys being organised, takes pride in getting the detail right and genuinely enjoys helping people.

You'll be the first point of contact for supporters, responding to enquiries, processing donations, managing supporter records and ensuring donors receive a warm and positive experience whenever they interact with Amref.

You'll also work closely with colleagues across fundraising and finance, supporting Gift Aid processing, income reconciliation and the smooth running of fundraising operations behind the scenes.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Enjoy working in a busy and varied administrative role
• Have experience using databases or CRM systems
• Take pride in accuracy and attention to detail
• Have excellent customer service or supporter care skills
• Are confident managing multiple priorities at once
• Enjoy working collaboratively and finding solutions to problems

Fundraising experience would be welcome, but it isn't essential. We're just as interested in speaking with people who have developed transferable skills in administration, customer service, membership organisations, sales support or similar environments.

Why Amref?

Amref Health Africa is the largest African-led health organisation working to strengthen health systems and improve healthcare access across the continent.

Joining the team means becoming part of an organisation that is ambitious, values-driven and committed to creating lasting change. You'll work alongside passionate colleagues who genuinely care about the impact of their work, while having opportunities to learn, develop and grow your own career.

If you're someone who enjoys keeping things running smoothly, values great supporter experiences and wants your work to contribute towards something bigger, we'd love to hear from you.

If this sounds like you, then please reach out to Abi Blank to have an informal discussion or send CV to abi@charitypeople.co.uk

Closing date is Tuesday 17^th November at 9am.

Charity People partnering with Voice 21 and is delighted to be recruiting for an interim Communications and Campaigns Manager to join the team. 

Joining the organisation to cover a period of maternity leave, the postholder will be responsible for building national support for oracy through strategic campaigns and communications work; creating impactful content and developing cross-team collaboration to champion an audience first approach and drive positioning to new brand territory.

About Voice 21
Voice 21 is the UK's national oracy education charity, working to ensure that every child can use their voice to succeed in school and in life. Through a growing network of schools, expert support for educators, and influential campaigning, the charity is driving a national movement to make high-quality oracy education an ordinary part of every child's education. Its work is helping to improve educational outcomes, tackle disadvantage and create a society in which every voice is valued and heard.

Interim Communications and Campaigns Manager
Contract: interim 12 month contract position
Salary: £36,409 - £39,191 per annum
Location: All Voice 21 staff work remotely, and this is a home-based role, with some travel expected to the London office (by Victoria station) and elsewhere for meetings. Occasional overnight stays may be required depending on where you are based. Voice 21 pays all travel and accommodation expenses.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 20^th November

Interviews: Interviews will be held remotely on Wednesday 2^nd and Thursday 3^rd December

The postholder will lead Voice 21’s communications and campaigns activity during a pivotal period for the organisation, helping to build national awareness of oracy and strengthen support for its mission that every child should have access to a high-quality oracy education.

You will lead the rollout of a major new campaign, create compelling content and storytelling, manage external communications channels, and work across the organisation to ensure clear, consistent and audience-focused engagement with funders, policymakers, schools and other key stakeholders

Core responsibilities within your role will be to:

• Lead the delivery and ongoing development of Voice 21's flagship national awareness campaign, driving engagement with funders, schools and policymakers.
• Manage communications activity for the organisation's brand refresh, ensuring clear, consistent and engaging communications to key audiences.
• Create and oversee high-impact content across multiple channels, including campaign materials, case studies, news stories and website content.
• Act as a guardian of the Voice 21 brand, ensuring all external communications are aligned, audience-focused and strategically effective.

Establish communications and campaign metrics, monitor performance and provide insight-driven evaluation and reporting.

• Line manage and support the Communications Officer, fostering collaboration, development and high-quality delivery across the communications function.

Lead cross-organisational communications planning, aligning messaging, identifying opportunities and maximising impact.

• Champion an audience-first approach across communications, campaigns and stakeholder engagement activity.
• Provide strategic communications support and deliver additional projects that contribute to organisational priorities.

Key experience and skills we’re looking for is as follows:

• Proven track record of high-quality writing for external audiences (e.g. case studies, website and social media copy, blogs) and experience using storytelling and video content as part of multi-channel digital campaigns
• Experience developing key messages and bringing these to life for different audiences across different channels
• Experience planning and delivering communications projects and campaigns from initial concept through to rollout and evaluation
• Experience setting targets, tracking comms metrics, and using analytics or user feedback to deliver insights that shape future activity
• Experience managing, mentoring or supporting the development of junior team members
• Someone who likes to roll up their sleeves, take ownership of a project, and get things done independently in a remote environment.
• Able to form excellent working relationships with internal team members and external stakeholders
• A supportive team player who is happy to pitch in across the comms team where needed.
• Professional curiosity about the team's work and the organisation, and strong attention to detail.

Familiarity with oracy, education policy, or educational inequality agendas is desirable but not essential.

If you’re interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance. Alice can be reached at alice@charitypeople.co.uk.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so we can help make the application process work for you.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.  

We want to encourage applicants with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. In particular, those with lived experience of racial inequity, disability, or poverty. 

Third-party job sites
We’ve noticed that there’s been an increase in our job ads being published on sites that we have no affiliation with.
Please make sure you only apply via one of our legitimate and verified vacancies. A list of affiliated sites can be found on the Charity People website where you’ll also find some useful dos and don’ts when applying for jobs. If you have any concerns or would like to verify a vacancy, please contact Charity People directly.

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with British Pharmacological Society to recruit for a Senior Manager, Policy and Engagement. 

A senior role within the organisation, the postholder will work closely with, and report to, the Director of Scientific Programmes, Policy and Partnerships, and will co-lead the communications team and function at the organisation.  

 About British Pharmacological Society

The British Pharmacological Society is a global community of more than 5,000 scientists, clinicians, educators and policymakers, united by a mission to promote and advance pharmacology.

Through its research, publications, education, policy work and partnerships, the Society brings expert voices together, shapes debate and champions the vital contribution pharmacology makes to scientific progress, safer medicines and better health.

As it approaches its centenary, the Society is entering an ambitious new chapter focused on advancing its pharmacological priorities, growing and connecting its community, and strengthening its influence and impact

Senior Manager, Policy and Engagement

Contract: permanent, full time position with part time working (four days per week) also considered

Salary: £54,589 to £59,651 per annum

Location: Hybrid role between home and BPS London office which is centrally based between Old Street and Angel stations, with a minimum of one day per week in office.  The office is fully wheelchair accessible.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 23^rd November

Interviews: First round interviews will be held remotely on the 3^rd and 4^th November, with second round interviews held in person on the 14^th and 15^th December.  Travel to in person interview will be reimbursed.

The postholder will provide senior leadership for the Society’s policy, engagement and communications portfolio, ensuring that members, volunteers, and other key stakeholders are effectively engaged in shaping and advancing the Society’s objectives.

You will develop and communicate policy and engagement priorities, lead teams, and Committee relationships, strengthen the member experience and ensure that the expertise of the pharmacology community informs the Society’s influence and external voice.

 Core responsibilities within your role will be to:

• Develop and deliver integrated policy, membership and engagement plans aligned with the Society’s strategy.
• Turn strategic priorities into clear plans, budgets, team objectives and measures of success.
• Advise the Director, Senior Leadership Team, Trustees and committees on policy, membership and engagement.
• Lead the Society’s policy framework and produce evidence-based briefings, consultation responses and position statements.
• Build relationships with policymakers, learned societies, strategic partners and other influential stakeholders.
• Lead and support relevant committees and advisory groups, ensuring strong governance and effective delivery.
• Shape an inclusive engagement strategy that enables members and volunteers to connect, contribute and influence the Society’s work.
• Oversee engagement with industry, clinical and early-career communities, alongside the Ambassadors Scheme, grants and public engagement programmes.
• Lead membership development, using insight and feedback to improve recruitment, retention, progression and member value.
• Co-lead the communications function with the Senior Digital Marketing and Communications Manager, ensuring clear, accessible and consistent messaging.
• Represent the Society externally and develop partnerships that strengthen its reach, influence and impact.
• Line-manage and develop the Membership and Awards Manager and Community Engagement Officer, creating an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing team.
• Manage team priorities, budgets, grants, suppliers and other resources, ensuring value for money and effective risk management.
• Contribute to cross-organisational planning, improvement and leadership as a member of the senior management team.

Key experience and skills we’re looking for is as follows:

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent senior professional experience.
• Significant experience of developing and delivering policy, stakeholder engagement, membership or community strategies.
• Experience of leading complex, cross-organisational work involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven experience of managing, motivating and developing staff.
• Experience of translating organisational strategy into clear plans, budgets, objectives and measures of success.
• Experience of building trusted relationships with members, volunteers, partners and senior stakeholders.
• Experience of supporting committees, boards, advisory groups or similar governance structures.
• Experience of developing evidence-based policy or advocacy outputs, such as consultation responses, position statements and briefings.
• Experience of improving member or community engagement, participation, retention or growth.
• Strong written communication skills, with experience of making complex information clear and accessible for different audiences.

Experience of working in a membership body, charity, learned society or scientific organisation, alongside an understanding of the biosciences, pharmacology, health or life sciences environment is desirable but not essential.

If you’re interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance. Alice can be reached at alice@charitypeople.co.uk.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so we can help make the application process work for you.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.  

We want to encourage applicants with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. In particular, those with lived experience of racial inequity, disability, or poverty. 

Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Manager - Jewish Blind & Disabled (JBD)

Part-time | 21-25 hours per week

Location: Mill Hill East, London, with flexible working available
Salary: £25,000-£32,000 per annum for 21-25 hours per week (full-time equivalent salary circa £42,000-£45,000)

Benefits package including:

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Employer pension contribution
• Health Cash Plan
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Additional leave for Jewish High Holy Days when these fall on normal working days
• Annual leave entitlement increases by 3 days after 3 years' service and a further 2 days after 5 years' service (pro rata)

Are you a skilled trusts fundraiser who enjoys building meaningful relationships and crafting compelling applications that change lives?

Charity People is delighted to be working with Jewish Blind & Disabled (JBD), who are looking for a proactive and relationship-focused Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Manager to help secure sustainable income and support the charity's ambitious plans for growth.

For more than 50 years, JBD has enabled Jewish adults living with physical disabilities and visual impairment to live independently, with dignity, choice and community. As demand for its services continues to grow, fundraising plays a vital role in ensuring more people can access the support they need.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected organisation and play a leading role in developing and growing income from charitable trusts and foundations. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and as part of a small and ambitious team, you will manage and grow a portfolio of existing and prospective funders, develop persuasive funding proposals, and deliver excellent stewardship that inspires ongoing support.

About the Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and managing a portfolio of trust and foundation supporters and prospects
• Researching and identifying new funding opportunities, including multi-year funding opportunities for JBD’s Community Services Project
• Producing high-quality, compelling funding applications and proposals
• Building strong relationships with funders through excellent stewardship and communication
• Preparing engaging reports that demonstrate impact and outcomes
• Working collaboratively across the organisation to gather data, stories and evidence of impact

About You

We're keen to hear from fundraisers who can demonstrate:

• A successful track record of securing five-figure gifts and grants from trusts, foundations and/or statutory funders
• Strong proposal and report-writing skills with the ability to communicate impact clearly and persuasively
• Experience of managing fundraising pipelines and delivering against income targets
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team culture
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and genuine commitment to exceptional supporter care

Why Join JBD?

This is a chance to join an organisation with an outstanding reputation for supporting independence, dignity and choice. JBD is proud of its supportive culture and values-led approach and was recognised as Charity Employer of the Year in 2024.

Everything JBD does is guided by four core values:

Truth & Integrity (Emet) – doing what is right, being accountable and professional.
Respect (Kavod) – treating others with dignity and respect.
Fairness (Tzedek) – being open-minded, inclusive and fair.
Kindness (Chesed) – showing compassion, empathy and care.

If these values resonate with you and you're looking for a fundraising role where you can see the direct impact of your work, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

If this role motivates and inspires you, please contact philippa@charitypeople.co.uk for further information and details on how to apply.

Closing Date: midday on Monday 23 November
First-stage interviews (online): 1 & 2 December
Second-stage interviews (in person): 8 & 10 December

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, or gender reassignment because we know that greater diversity leads to even greater results for the charities we work with.

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