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Philanthropy manager Location: Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working Contract Type: 12-month fixed term contract – maternity cover Full time: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 depending on experience Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring we pay our employees fairly, we offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal. Closing date: Sunday 29 March 2026 Telephone interviews will be held week commencing 30 March and in-person interviews will be held in Peterborough week commencing 6 April 2026 No agencies please Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who thrives in a fast paced, ambitious environment. We want to prevent kidney disease from becoming a public health emergency and find better treatments for kidney patients sooner. We are looking for a talented philanthropy manager who will be responsible for a portfolio of prospects and donors to build long lasting and highly engaged relationships. Working closely with the head of philanthropy and the major appeals manager you will play a key role in growing our income from major donors over the next 3-5 years by building a pipeline of new and existing donors and securing five and six-figure gifts. This external facing role will manage our mid to high value prospects and donors and you will build personal relationships though understanding donor motivations, delivering tailored funding proposals and communications, and creating a bespoke donor journey with the aim of increasing their giving and connection to the cause. We operate a hybrid, flexible working style and regular weekly office attendance is encouraged. The role is contracted to our Peterborough office. You will also be required to regularly attend external meetings and events. If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community. About Kidney Research UK: Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever. At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments. Over the last ten years we have invested more than £71 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority. Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity. Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease. You may have experience of the following: Philanthropy Manager, Partnerships Manager, Head of Philanthropy, Head of Partnerships, Fundraiser, Senior Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Manager, Head of Fundraising, Major Gifts, Corporate Partnerships, Business Development Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc. REF-227 011

Part Time HR Advisor (15 hours a week) – Newark – £33000 to £36000 FTE - DOE plus excellent benefits – hybrid / flexible working. Your new role Hays Human Resources are delighted to be partnering with a growing MAT who is looking to recruit an additional HR Officer on a part-time basis (15 hours a week) You will be reporting to the Trust HR Manager responsible for the employee lifecycle and HR advisory service for a portfolio of schools in the Trust. You will work in the HR team at the Head Office in Newark aswell as regularly visit “your” sites. Areas to cover will include: • Employee Relations – support, advise participate in all employee relations including mediation, grievance and disciplinary processes, • Recruitment and Onboarding, • HR paperwork, database & system work and reporting production, • Payroll processing, • Project support to the Head of HR – variety of ongoing projects This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor / Officer who is seeking a part-time role in a varied and interesting environment. What you'll need to succeed • Ideally, you will be minimum Level 3 CIPD qualified (or similar level experience level), • Previous HR Advisory, Recruitment and Employee Lifecycle experience, • IT and reporting skills., • Payroll experience desired – but not essential! What you'll get in return • The successful applicant will be offered a competitive salary of £33000 to £36000 FTE (to be prorate) - DOE and qualifications, • 15 hours a week – full flexible working options available – ideally require a Friday working day but can be a “part-day”. Can do ½ days., • Hybrid working – 60% at Head Office in Newark and/or sites with 1 hour drive of HQ, • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (to be prorate), • Generous Local Authority pension scheme, • DIS, • Other Well Being benefits, • Mileage paid at 45p per mile What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at ___

Private Sector Housing Officer - Renters' Rights Act Implementation East Anglia 3-Month Contract Competitive Rate Park Avenue Recruitment is supporting a Local Authority in East Anglia to appoint a Private Sector Housing Officer to support the implementation of the Renters' Rights Act. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in preparing and adapting services in line with upcoming legislative changes affecting the private rented sector. Working within the Private Sector Housing team, you'll help ensure the council is ready to deliver against the new requirements, reviewing existing processes, supporting policy updates, and helping embed new operational practices across the service. Key Responsibilities Support the implementation of the Renters' Rights Bill within the Private Sector Housing service Review current procedures and help develop new policies, guidance, and workflows aligned with the legislation Work with internal teams to ensure services are prepared operationally and strategically for the changes Assist with service planning, reporting, and project coordination linked to the legislation rollout Provide advice and support on private rented sector regulation and enforcement frameworks Engage with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition to the new regulatory environmentAbout You Experience working in Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health, Housing Regulation, or...

A key industry association based in Peterborough is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the strategic direction and influence policy for the fresh produce sector.

The Fresh Produce Consortium is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to become the leading voice of the UK fresh produce, flowers and plants supply chain, influencing government policy, international trade and sector transformation at a pivotal moment. Executive or board‑level leadership experience.

Our client is looking for passionate individual to support learners through the delivery of Functional Skills who is looking for a career progression in education. If you don’t currently hold a teaching or assessing qualification, they are able to support you through the appropriate qualifications and assessments. As a Maths Functional Skills Tutor, you will be responsible for planning and teaching the Functional Skills curriculum, as well as differentiation, and will be required to ensure work is marked, records are kept, and assessment is on-going, ensuring all learners are ready for exams and maintaining a high level of successful pass rates. Main Tasks & Responsibilities • Create effective schemes of works that clearly supports the learning process of individuals, • Prepare and develop innovative lesson plans, designing and delivering group activities, • Diagnose learner’s literacy, numeracy and ICT needs and requirements by using various diagnostic testing and mock tests, • Deliver training to individuals and groups following the programme curriculum, setting objectives and targets for achievement, • Provide one to one support to learners where necessary, • Manage small groups of learners, • Provide appropriate encouragement, guidance, and support to learners to help them progress, • Manage any behaviour issues that arise, with support from the centre manager, • Prepare and submit up to date assessments of learners, across all relevant activities, • Monitor and maintain appropriate paperwork and records of progress and to report all cases of learner sickness and absence, • Complete review paperwork and record learners' progress, • Follow the education inspection framework., • Undertake regular CPD and record it using company documents., • Undertake qualifications where suitable as part of your own learning and development., • Take proactive approaches to ensure Safeguarding and Prevent is embedded into the delivery and ensure issues are raised accordingly, in line with Safeguarding Policy using the appropriate recording and reporting tools., • Prepare for and attend monthly caseload review meetings with your line manager, • Prepare for and attend standardisation meetings as instructed by Quality Assurance, • Ongoing management and administration tasks relating to the CRM and ePortfolio systems, including but not limited to session planning, logging results and providing feedback to learners, • Liaise with relevant team members to ensure learners achieve their targets and progress into appropriate outcomes, • Establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with other external organisations involved with the service and learners, • Attend monthly team meetings with line manager to discuss feedback Qualifications: • Qualified to DTLLS/Cert Ed/ PGCE (or equivalent), (desirable), • Qualified to PTLLS AET/ CTLLS (or equivalent), • Assessor qualifications (desirable), • GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths at grade C or above, essential Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds

Philanthropy manager Location: Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working Contract Type: 12-month fixed term contract – maternity cover Full time: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 depending on experience Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring we pay our employees fairly, we offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal. Closing date: Sunday 29 March 2026 Telephone interviews will be held week commencing 30 March and in-person interviews will be held in Peterborough week commencing 6 April 2026 No agencies please Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who thrives in a fast paced, ambitious environment. We want to prevent kidney disease from becoming a public health emergency and find better treatments for kidney patients sooner. We are looking for a talented philanthropy manager who will be responsible for a portfolio of prospects and donors to build long lasting and highly engaged relationships. Working closely with the head of philanthropy and the major appeals manager you will play a key role in growing our income from major donors over the next 3-5 years by building a pipeline of new and existing donors and securing five and six-figure gifts. This external facing role will manage our mid to high value prospects and donors and you will build personal relationships though understanding donor motivations, delivering tailored funding proposals and communications, and creating a bespoke donor journey with the aim of increasing their giving and connection to the cause. We operate a hybrid, flexible working style and regular weekly office attendance is encouraged. The role is contracted to our Peterborough office. You will also be required to regularly attend external meetings and events. If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community. About Kidney Research UK: Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever. At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments. Over the last ten years we have invested more than £71 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority. Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity. Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease. You may have experience of the following: Philanthropy Manager, Partnerships Manager, Head of Philanthropy, Head of Partnerships, Fundraiser, Senior Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Manager, Head of Fundraising, Major Gifts, Corporate Partnerships, Business Development Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc. REF-(Apply online only)

The Procurement Officer will play a pivotal role within the Procurement & Supply Chain department, managing procurement processes and ensuring compliance within the public sector. The position can be based from one of the following offices: Peterborough, Cardiff or Aberdeen but does offer a lot of flexibility on location as candidates will only be required to be in the office twice per month. Client Details The UK's statutory advisor on issues affecting the natural environment across the UK and internationally. The organisations primary role is advising all four Governments of the UK. They also work with private sector organisations to support decision making on the sustainable use of marine waters and natural resources around the UK. They are led by the Joint Committee, which brings together members from the nature conservation bodies for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and independent members appointed by the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs under an independent Chair. Support is provided to the Committee by approx. 270 people who bring together scientific and technical expertise, extensive knowledge of policy at global, European and national levels, and skills in working with other organisations. Description Responsible for leading, shaping, and delivering compliant and innovative procurement across the organisation. This role ensures alignment with government policy, maximises commercial value, and supports the delivery of strategic outcomes through high-quality supplier engagement and contract management. The postholder will play a key role in embedding the Procurement Act 2023, championing best practice, and mentoring internal stakeholders in their responsibilities.Strategic Procurement Leadership Lead the development and implementation of the procurement strategy in line with Defra group commercial policy. Act as the organisation's procurement expert, advising senior management and programme leads on complex or high-risk procurements. Ensure full compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, UK Public Contracts Regulations (PCRs), and Cabinet Office guidance. Lead the development and implementation of Jthe organisations procurement strategy in line with their policy. Act as the organisation's procurement expert, advising senior management and programme leads on complex or high-risk procurements. Ensure full compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, UK Public Contracts Regulations (PCRs), and Cabinet Office guidance.Commercial Governance & Assurance Oversee governance of procurement activity, including pipeline reporting, assurance of procurement routes, and contract registers. Lead pre-procurement planning, ensuring robust business cases, route-to-market decisions, and early market engagement. Implement and manage the organisational Scheme of Delegation for commercial approvals.Risk Management & Continuous Improvement Maintain auditable records and ensure procurements are defensible and transparent. Support sustainable procurement, social value, modern slavery, and net zero targets in line with Defra and UK Government policy. Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and innovation (e.g., through use of AI or digital tools).Profile Demonstrable experience in public sector procurement, including end-to-end tendering and contract management Strong understanding of public procurement legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023, and its practical implications Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, provide strategic advice, and deliver training or policy guidance Excellent communication and drafting skills, especially in developing procurement documentation, guidance notes, and debrief letters Strong analytical and risk assessment capability with a focus on value for money, probity, and audit compliance Experience in the production of and review of contracts. Job Offer Competitive salary between £41,525 and £45,525 depending on CIPS status (up to 4k allowance for MCIPS) 25 days annual leave rising to 30 with service plus 12 days public provelege leave Flexible working options (flexitime) Excellent hybrid option - only 1-2 days per month required on site (Petebrough, Aberdeen or Cardiff depending on which is closest) Civil service pension (28%)If of interest, please click apply to the advert - CV submission, and a Michael Page consultant will be in touch to discuss in further detail

We're recruiting an experienced Housing Policy and Procurement Officer to support the development and delivery of housing strategy, policy and procurement activity within a busy local authority housing service. This is a project-focused role supporting a wide range of housing initiatives includi

Key Responsibilities You will support the development and delivery of a range of strategic policy projects, which may include: * Drafting and shaping policy documents * Contributing to research, analysis, and evidence gathering * Supporting land or spatial planning–related assessment

Senior Planning Policy Officer. My local authority client in Yorkshire is looking to source an experienced Town Planning Policy Specialist to operate at Senior or Principal. The Post will require relevant experience in the planning field, preferably local plan related including policy development, i

Planning Policy Officer – Interim Role – Fully Remote. Vivid Resourcing are currently working with a local authority who are looking to appoint an interim Planning Policy Officer to support their Local Plan at Regulation 19 stage. Experience liaising with internal teams, consultants, and stakeho

Equity is hiring a newPolicyOfficer (Workforce Rights and Research) within the Policy & Public Affairs section. They will work under the direction of theHead of Policy and Public Affaiirsto coordinate, support and deliver the policy and research work of the union. Their day‑to‑day responsibiliti

In this role, you will be responsible for policy analysis and public affairs support across a range of priorities, including parliamentary engagement, consultation responses, briefing materials and monitoring of political and policy developments.

Equity is hiring a new Policy Officer (Workforce Rights and Research) within the Policy & Public Affairs section. They will work under the direction of the Head of Policy and Public Affairs to coordinate, support and deliver the policy and research work of the union. Their day-to-day responsibilitie

Principal Policy Officer – 6‑Month Contract (£55/h). Confidence operating at Principal Officer level in a Local Authority. A background in spatial planning and strategic policy formulation.

Lewisham Council’s Housing Service is seeking a Housing Policy and Strategy Officer to help shape evidence‑based housing policy and support continuous improvement across our housing services. As a Housing Policy and Strategy Officer, you will play an integral role in helping the council respond

A leading advocacy organization in Greater London is seeking two Policy and Campaigns Officers to promote Deaf and Disabled people's rights.

A leading environmental organization in the UK is looking for a highly motivated Policy Officer to support its policy initiatives in the carbon capture and storage industry.

Principal Policy & Project Officer. Principal Policy & Project Officer. As part of the GLA, you’ll lead high-impact, cross-cutting projects, provide sharp policy analysis, and play a crucial role in delivering the organisation’s corporate strategy.

The CCSA is seeking a highly motivated Policy Officer to support the wider policy, regulation, and engagement activities of the Association at this very exciting time in the development of the carbon capture and storage and hydrogen industries. The CCSA is seeking a highly motivated and ambitious Po

A finance organization in Greater London is seeking a Graduate Officer to join their Compliance department.

A well-established Wealth Management firm in Godalming is seeking an experienced Compliance Officer.

The Policy and Public Affairs Officer will sit within the CoppaFeel! Policy and Influencing team within the Education department and will work closely with the Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager. CoppaFeel! is looking for a Policy and Public Affairs Officer to help grow our influence in the po

A leading charity organization in Greater London is looking for a Research Officer to lead high-quality research projects that influence policy and service delivery for the Armed Forces community.

A growing international development charity based in Bristol is seeking a Policy & Advocacy Officer to join their Advocacy team. This role involves transforming research and evidence into impactful policy insights that drive climate action.

A prominent UK trade union is seeking a Policy Officer for Workforce Rights and Research in their London office. The successful candidate will support policy work on employment rights, equality, and health and safety issues.

A recruitment agency is looking for a candidate in Greater London to lead on housing and homelessness application reviews under the Housing Act 1996.Responsibilities include maintaining knowledge of statutory duties, responding to legal challenges, and providing high standards of customer care.Candi

Provide feedback from learners to the policy team on required policy updates. HR Training Officer - Policy & Training - Volunteer. Increase in policy compliance and reduced incidents of policy breaches.

A local government authority in the UK is seeking an Information Security Officer to safeguard the confidentiality and integrity of information.

You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our campaigns and policy positions are communicated effectively to government, the media and other key stakeholders.

An organization in the high-performance sports sector is seeking an entry-level role focusing on leading innovative projects that shape investment strategies across Olympic and Paralympic sports.Working collaboratively, you'll engage with stakeholders to develop creative, evidence-based solutions th

A global financial services company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to support the Central Compliance function. The role involves overseeing compliance policy updates, managing training schedules, and delivering training sessions.

In this role, you will be responsible for policy analysis and public affairs support across a range of priorities, including parliamentary engagement, consultation responses, briefing materials and monitoring of political and policy developments.

A charitable organization in Greater London is seeking a Communications and Campaigns Officer to enhance their communications and campaign initiatives. The role involves collaborating with the Director on strategic goals, providing policy support, and developing stakeholder engagement skills.

Identifying and working with key policy makers, employers, investors and their representatives and influencers (including relevant media) in order to promote and develop One Society’s policy and practice proposals. One Society is currently recruiting a Senior Policy and Campaigns Officer. Establis

Credit Portfolio & Policy Management is a core team within the Chief Credit Office in Risk Division, responsible for a number of key credit risk activities including the oversight of single risk types, proactive Credit, Country and ESG Risk Appetite, Credit Portfolio Management and ensuring the oper

The successful applicant will collaborate closely with their Head of Power, Director of Policy, government and market participants, as well as existing Policy Officers across other renewable technologies. To help drive the transition of the UK economy to a low‑carbon economy built on renewable ene

A dynamic organization in London is seeking a full-time Project Officer to support projects in cybersecurity and emerging technologies.

A growing organisation in London is seeking a Human Resource Officer to manage the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment to performance management.

Principal Policy Officer – 6‑Month Contract (£55/h). At the Oyster Partnership, we recruit across all levels of planning policy, offering contracts of up to 12 months with competitive rates ranging from £40/h to £85/h. If you’d like to be considered for current or upcoming policy roles, ple

The Project and Policy Officer will support the Head of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Safeguarding, and Policy Officer to deliver the priorities within the Police, Crime and Justice Plan. Project and Policy Support Officer. They will support, advise and collaborate in order to contribu

A prominent charity organization is seeking a Public Affairs Officer to enhance its campaigning profile. In this part-time role, you will manage digital communications, engage supporters, and influence policy regarding equine welfare.

The Policy and Research Officer will work with the Party’s Political Committee, Leader, MP’s office and the wider policy community to develop a forward-looking research programme. Policy and Research Officer, £27,984 per annum. The post will include providing policy support for the Green Party

A higher education organization based in Greater London is seeking a candidate for a crucial role at the intersection of health, higher education, and government policy. This position involves providing professional support and evidence-informed policy work. The ideal candidate will have a genuine i

This role entails managing external policy environments, building stakeholder relationships, and preparing impactful policy documents. A leading global delivery platform is seeking a Senior Public Affairs officer to join their dynamic team in Greater London.

A higher education policy organization in the UK is seeking a candidate who is interested in the intersection of health, higher education, and government policy. The role involves providing committee support, gathering member insights, and contributing to evidence-informed policy work.

A progressive accounting firm in Wirral is seeking a part-time Compliance Officer to oversee compliance operations and ensure adherence to regulations.