Assistant Programme Manager Jobs

MOVE Against Cancer (MOVE) is a charitable organisation inspiring, supporting, and empowering people to move against cancer. 

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will lead MOVE Against Cancer in its next phase of growth, ensuring that our programmes continue to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those living with and beyond cancer. The CEO will be responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive strategy to ensure the organisation’s financial growth, programmatic excellence, and alignment with its mission. This role will require a visionary leader with experience in charity management, HR, fundraising, strategic planning, and navigating the dynamic landscape of cancer support.

CEO - KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Income Generation & Financial Responsibility

Lead the development and execution of MOVE Against Cancer’s income generation strategy across a diverse range of funders, including trusts and foundations, business partnerships, individual and community fundraising. Create and manage a realistic, achievable annual budget, ensuring that all financial performance aligns with organisational goals. Monitor and report on the organisation’s financial performance, providing regular, accurate updates to the Trustees. Develop relationships with current and potential funders, reporting back on the impact of their donations and securing further financial support. Identify new opportunities to diversify and maximise income streams to support organisational growth, ensuring that the charity can meet its long-term goals. Oversee compliance with fundraising regulations, ensuring that all fundraising activities adhere to legal and ethical standards. Ensure monthly financial reporting and performance tracking, reviewing risks, and taking corrective actions as necessary.

Strategy

Lead the sustainable growth of MOVE Against Cancer, ensuring that the organisation adapts to the evolving landscape of cancer support and related sectors. Work with the Board to regularly review and refine the organisation’s strategy, ensuring it remains responsive to external changes and opportunities.

HR, Compliance & Infrastructure Management

Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory, and policy requirements, including health and safety, Charity Commission guidance, safeguarding, and fundraising regulations. Oversee data protection policies, ensuring that MOVE Against Cancer meets all General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and data privacy laws. Develop and review organisational policies and procedures at appropriate intervals to ensure best practices and compliance with regulations. Establish a continuous improvement framework, gathering feedback and data to guide the organisation’s strategic direction and operational excellence. Coordinate with senior leadership to ensure that all services meet or exceed the expectations of funders, partners, and beneficiaries.

Stakeholder Relationships

Protect and enhance the reputation of MOVE Against Cancer by acting as the organisation’s spokesperson Actively seek collaborations and partnerships with other charities, NHS Trusts, and relevant statutory bodies to strengthen MOVE Against Cancers impact.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications & Experience

Significant experience in growing and leading a charitable (or similar) organisation, with a proven track record of success in expanding reach and impact. Previous experience leading a charitable (or similar) organisation, including strategic planning, governance, and financial management. Demonstrated experience in leading and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, including managing major donor relationships, grants, corporate partnerships, and community fundraising campaigns. In-depth knowledge and experience of cancer support services and the challenges faced by people living with and beyond cancer, including their families. Strong track record of working collaboratively with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders to achieve shared goals. Excellent communication, public speaking, and relationshipbuilding skills, with the ability to engage a variety of stakeholders including funders, healthcare professionals, and the public.

Personal Attributes

Visionary, strategic thinker with the ability to lead a diverse team and create long-term value for the charity. Strong commitment to the mission of MOVE Against Cancer and a passion for improving the lives of those living with and beyond cancer A passion for movement and physical activity, with the motivation to promote its importance Strong interpersonal skills, able to build trust and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with the ability to create an inclusive environment within the organisation.

How To apply:

Produce a document no longer than 2 sides of A4, outlining why your skills, experience and personal motivation make you the right person for this role. Please also attach your CV. We discourage the use of AI to write your application. Please provide name and contact details of two referees that we would contact if shortlisted. Please use your name in the subject header of the email and the file name of the document. Please send these to recruitment email, which is in the job pack

Closing date to apply for this role is Wednesday 19th March If you would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format, please feel free to choose your own approach to convey the information requested.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity Statement: MOVE Against Cancer is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.

Key Application and interview information:

Interviews will take place in Manchester and will include a stakeholder meeting.

Data Protection Statement

For information about how we use your data, please contact us.

Safeguarding

Move Against Cancer is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all individuals who participate in our programmes and all staff and volunteers. Successful candidates will be required to carry out a disclosure and barring check. 

Are you an experienced HR Advisor with a passion for recruitment? Could you use your skills in our small and supportive HR team in the Diocese of Worcester?

This is no ordinary HR role! You will be a key player within our transformation programme; we aim to be a numerically larger Church in 2030. Strategic plans and targeted funding mean our parishes are recruiting and employing new people. Your mission will be to keep their progress on track and provide excellent advice and support. You will join an established HR team, work alongside our transformation team and benefit from excellent resources to support your work. Day to day you will:

• visit and advise parishes across Worcestershire and Dudley as they embark on or continue their recruitment journey
• provide practical advice, accessible for settings that often have not had experience of recruitment or employing people; demystifying the essentials will be very important
• walk with our parishes as they continue managing employment lifecycles, holding HR casework and employee relations matters

If you enjoy a fast-paced role where you have a high level of autonomy, then this role will be for you. The job will suit a natural networker who enjoys problem solving and delivering practical solutions. Our ideal candidate will:

• be able to apply their advice within the context of the working structures of the Church of England
• be prepared to travel widely across our diocese; it is a hands-on role
• have previous HR advisory experience and an HR qualification

The Diocese of Worcester is a great place to work with excellent holiday allowances and a very good pension. We want to give those who work for us the flexibility to balance their work and home lives well.

Assistant Director of Partnerships & Policy

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join a leadership team as their new Assistant Director of Partnerships and Policy.

This is an excellent new opportunity for someone who wants to further their career in strategic leadership and collaboration. We’re looking for someone with a strong background in policy development and a good understanding of the landscape in Wales and the UK. This role will focus on supporting a culture of innovation and high performance across the organisation and positioning the charity as the sector leader in Wales.

Welsh Language Category: Desirable

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, flexibly

Salary: £52,866 to £59,501 per annum. The starting salary will be £52,866 with progress through the salary range linked to successful completion of probation period and the performance review process. The post will attract a contribution of 9% of annual salary to the approved pension scheme.

Location: Flexible: There are office hubs in Rhyl, Aberystwyth and Cardiff that staff can utilise.

About the role

Within this role you will provide strategic leadership and direction that strengthens collaboration and partnership working across the voluntary sector in Wales. You will play a critical role in ensuring the sector’s voice is amplified and heard at the highest levels, influencing policy and decision-making to achieve shared voluntary sector goals. Working constructively with members, stakeholders, and partners across Third Sector Support Wales (TSSW), the Welsh Government, and other public and private entities, you will help build impactful relationships that drive system-wide improvements which champion the values and priorities of the voluntary sector in Wales.

Why work here:

Benefits include 25 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays and 5 additional discretionary days, Personal Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Sick Pay Scheme, agile working and healthcare cash plan.  

You will be working for an organisation that embraces diversity, with excellent work life balance policies, where flexible working is promoted, and the culture is to nurture staff through effective leadership and excellent team working. They are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

The organisation invests in its employees and their development. As well as being a Living Wage Employer, committed to paying staff the real living wage, they have been awarded Investors in People accreditation.

Closing date: 26 February 2025 – 10am

Interview date: TBC

Applications submitted in the medium of Welsh are welcomed and will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Croesawir ceisiadau Cymraeg ac ni fyddant yn cael eu trin yn llai ffafriol na cheisiadau Saesneg. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Finance Assistant: Income
Finance
Full-time
Permanent
£28,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 26 February 2025

About the role:

The British Museum is seeking a Finance Assistant: Income to to work as part of the Income function of the Finance Department. The main purpose of this role is to ensure that cash is accurately counted and banked, financial data is accurate and that the service provided to departments is of a high standard.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Cash handling:
  • Participating in monthly cash donations collections throughout the Museum, including test counts
  • Weekly count of retail takings
  • Ordering of change, when required by retail
  • Reconciling change float in safe reserve
  • Preparation and processing of BACS and Cash advances for employees and per diem orders, including processing the returns whilst ensuring compliance with Museum group policy
  • Handling cash returns from employees and organising return of foreign currency
  • Process petty cash expenses claim from employees as well as weekly GBP and foreign petty cash reconciliation
• Financial administration:
  • Recover, check and input GPC returns to the GL, ensuring compliance with Museum group policy and that all required supporting documents are attached
  • Issue invoices and debt collection for one of our entities
  • Identify errors and inconsistencies in GL data and prepare correcting journals
  • Preparing, completing and filing paperwork timely and accurately
  • Assist in maintaining departmental records, files and archives (both electronic and physical)
• Reconciliation:
  • Perform month end account reconciliations as directed
• Reporting:
  • Provide accurate and timely analysis as directed, including on cash donations, cash advances and aged debt
• Other:
  • Suggest ways to improve processes to line manager and other team members
  • Other tasks as requested by management
  • Provide cover for other members of the Finance team as required during team absences

About you:

• Education: 5 GCSEs or equivalent.
• Specific technical/professional skills & experience: Knowledge of straightforward accounting principles and procedures; ability to work swiftly and accurately with figures, maintaining consistency and accuracy in processing a high volume of transactions; ability to identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies; IT literate with good input and spreadsheet skills. Experience of operating an accounting package.
• Specific interpersonal skills: Good written and verbal communication skills in order to build and maintain good working relationships within the Museum and also with our suppliers; proactive and flexible approach to work and the ability to function as part of a small team. This involves being ready, willing and able to take on other work in the department during times of heavy workload or employee absence; ability to work under pressure; excellent attention to detail; enthusiastic.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
• Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

For more information about this role, please see the job description.

About The Connection at St Martin’s 

We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets. 

London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. 

We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements. 

About the Role 

• You will play a major part in the team by working across a variety of income streams, with a particular focus on providing administrative support and ensuring that the fundraising financial processes operate smoothly, and that all financial and donor data is up to date and processed quickly. 

• You will be keen to develop a career in fundraising and gain experience across a range of fundraising disciplines, with an individual giving (direct marketing) focus. We are looking for a personable and professional self-starter.

• You may make first contact with new supporters and will need strong communication skills to help us build relationships with our donors and support them to experience the impact of their commitment to the charity.

• You will have strong administrative skills and be able to co-ordinate a number of important processes for the team to make us more efficient and effective.

• You may have a background in a customer service environment or experience of working in a fundraising team and/or a charity environment. Specific work experience in a similar role is not essential. The successful candidate will have existing customer or supporter administration skills, demonstrate a willingness to learn, a passion for our cause, excellent attention to detail and an ability to communicate with our staff, volunteers and supporters. 

• This role is an 18 month contract 

Full job description can be found on our website 
 
Salary: £26,300 
Closing Date: Thursday 27th February 
Interview Date: Monday 10th March 

Our Benefits 

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays 

• Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget 

• Enhanced Sick Pay Policy 

• Enhanced family friendly policies 

• Day off for moving house 

• Hybrid working (depending on role requirements) 

• Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee 

• Cycle to Work Scheme 

• Season Ticket Loan 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers) 

We are a London Living Wage employer 

Closing Date: 23 February 2025

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Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and influential individual   to join our team as Senior Marketing Manager (Legacies and Mid-Value). We are looking for passionate marketer with proven legacy and/or mid-value fundraising experience to help lead and scale Save the Children's Legacy & Mid-Value programmes.  This is a 12-month fixed term contract role. 

You will have the opportunity to lead a high-performing team to deliver ambitious income goals in two of our most critical fundraising programmes, to significantly improve the lives of children in the UK and across the world. 

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working and will require the successful application to work from our London, Farringdon office up to 4 days per month.    

About Us 

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm.

When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met, and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach. 

About the Role 

As Senior Marketing Manager (Legacies and Mid-Value), you will unlock the potential within our committed supporter base to give at a higher level during their lifetime and create a lasting legacy for children by leaving a gift in their will.

You will lead the planning and delivery of effective marketing campaigns that build deep connections with supporters, drive income, and ensure Save the Children's marketing is engaging and inspires action. 

In this role, you will: 

• Lead a high-performing marketing team to plan and deliver integrated, cross-organisational legacy and mid-value marketing campaigns, managing budgets, creative development, and performance analysis. 

• Develop and execute strategic marketing plans that drive consideration, conversion, and income growth while ensuring a seamless supporter experience. 

• Use data and insights to deeply understand supporter motivations, ensuring an audience-first approach that maximises engagement and lifetime value. 

• Oversee 1-2-1 supporter relationship management, ensuring effective stewardship and increasing commitment and loyalty. 

• Analyse marketing effectiveness, driving a test-and-learn approach to continuously improve marketing outputs. 

• Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, including marketing agencies and fulfilment partners, to maximise campaign impact. 

About You 

To be successful, it is important that you have: 

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and inspire a team to achieve ambitious goals. 

• Proven experience in delivering legacy and/or mid-value individual giving programmes, including prospecting, pipeline development, and relationship management. 

• Extensive experience in delivering complex, integrated multi-channel marketing campaigns, utilising the most effective channel mix to ensure we're targeting the right individuals with the right message at the right time. 

• Strong analytical skills with experience using data and insights to inform strategy and improve supporter experiences. 

• Experience in growing supporter lifetime value through effective stewardship and engagement strategies. 

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple campaigns simultaneously. 

• Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission, and values. 

What we offer you: 

Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance. 

We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health, and well-being both in and outside of work. 

We provide a wide range of benefits that will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to improve the lives of children every day.

To learn more about the position, please review the Job Description in the attached Documents.

Closing date: 23/02/205 

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (circa 4 days per month).  This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here. 

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Salary: £23,400 - £24,606 per annum
Location: Stokenchurch

About Our Client 

Our client is one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. They’re here for people in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire when they need them most. Bringing hospital-level care by land and air. 

They exist to give everybody in their community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. Their mission is to do everything in their power to protect, save and revive lives, with the best critical care at the scene and beyond. 

They love what they do. Their charity is a place where people care for each other, provide support and encourage everyone to be their best and they pride themselves on being one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. As an innovative charity, they are continually developing their organisation and pushing the boundaries of patient care to deliver a unique emergency service, where and when it is most needed. They are driven to do the right thing for their patients, their families, and their supporters.

The role

They are seeking a Community Fundraising Assistant who will be the first point of contact for their community fundraisers, who are looking to raise vital funds for them, and provide administrative support for the team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone enthusiastic about delivering excellent customer service to become a strong ambassador for their emotive and highly regarded cause.

They are looking for an organised, hard-working individual to join their fun, supportive Community and Events Fundraising team. As part of the role, you will be assisting with the day-to-day activities of the team, attending & supporting events hosted by our client & their fantastic supporters and assisting in stewarding their fundraisers during their fundraising activities. You will also ensure that supporters receive a timely, positive thank you once they have completed their fundraising. 

With their fundraising activities ranging from national challenges, such as the London Marathon, to local events, like their motorcycle ride out ‘Ride Out for Rescue’, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to be out and about discovering what makes their wonderful supporters so passionate about our client. Indeed, as a local charity, they are very fortunate to be able to meet supporters from right across the community, which truly is a highlight of the job.

By becoming part of the Fundraising team, you will be making a vital difference to seriously ill and injured people across the region. 

This is an excellent opportunity to join a passionate and enthusiastic fundraising team. So, if you think this sounds like a great role for you and you can’t wait to get involved, apply to join their friendly team now! 
Some evening and weekend working may be required.

 In return they offer a competitive salary and great staff benefits such as:

- 25 Days holiday 
- Holiday Trading
- Free annual Flu Vaccination
- Option to purchase a Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company Pension Scheme 

Successful appointment to this post maybe subject to a DBS check

Vacancy Closing Date: Monday 3rd March 2025
Interviews will be held: On a rolling basis

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

You may also have experience in the following: Fundraising Administrator, Charity Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Coordinator, Events Assistant, Community Engagement Officer, Volunteer Coordinator, Supporter Engagement Officer, Fundraising Support Officer, Charity Events Assistant, Donor Relations Assistant, Public Engagement Coordinator, Philanthropy Assistant, Charity Administrator, Development Assistant, Supporter Care Assistant, Grants Assistant, Sponsorship Coordinator, Non-Profit Assistant, Membership Coordinator, etc.

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Are you a highly experienced senior HR leader who has extensive experience of managing HR projects? Then join Shelter as an Interim Assistant Director - HR Projects and join our fight for home.

About the Job

As our Interim Assistant Director of HR Projects, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Shelter by delivering strategic HR solutions that drive transformation and operational excellence. Reporting to the Director of Strategy Enablement, you will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team and the Assistant Director of HR Delivery to address organisational priorities and lead on high-impact initiatives.

With a focus on advancing fairness, inclusion, and effectiveness, you’ll manage complex projects, navigate trade union relationships, and mitigate risks while contributing to the ongoing enhancement of our HR services.

About You

You will be a seasoned HR professional with a proven track record of driving strategic change and delivering people-centred solutions in complex environments. Highly skilled in employment law, trade union negotiations, and employee relations, you have a deep understanding of the third sector and a passion for fostering inclusive and effective practices.

Adept at managing sensitive projects and engaging with senior stakeholders, you bring exceptional problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking, and a collaborative approach to everything you do. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and share Shelter’s vision of combating social injustice, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

About the team

The Strategy Enablement directorate brings together our core support functions of HR Delivery, Finance, Tech & Data, Governance, Planning and Property. Led by the Director of Strategy Enablement and four Assistant Directors.

We do not see our support functions as merely transactional, but we are both enablers and keepers of Shelter’s strategic objectives. Striving to be a centre of excellence we work with colleagues to ensure organisational objectives are clear and strategically aligned, whilst supporting with the removal of any internal obstacles that emerge on the way.

About Shelter

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We are committed to combatting racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

Contract:  12-month fixed term contract, part-time (21 hours per week)

Salary:  £44,000 - £60,351 per annum pro rata

Location:Hybrid (1 day in the office a week at one of the following sites: Burford, Newport, Devon, Suffolk, Hammersmith, Victoria and Merton Hospital)

Closing date:  Sunday 23 February 2025

Interview date:  w/c 3 March 2025

Are you passionate about risk management and eager to make a meaningful impact in the charity sector?

Blue Cross is seeking a Risk & Business Continuity Manager to play a vital role in protecting our organisation and strengthening our resilience; to help ensure we can achieve our purpose even in the face of challenges. This position is offered at 0.6 FTE on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.

More about the role

At Blue Cross, we are committed to the welfare of animals and the people who cherish them, providing essential care, services, and support to both pets and their owners. This includes veterinary care, rehoming services, fostering support, education for pet owners, and pet loss support services, all aimed at helping pets and people to thrive together.

As our Risk & Business Continuity Manager, you will be instrumental in shaping our risk management strategy, which serves as the backbone of our operations. You will lead work to review and enhance our existing risk management framework, ensuring it aligns with best practice and UK regulatory standards. By working with colleagues to effectively identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks, you will empower Blue Cross to operate confidently and sustainably.

An important part of your role will be to engage with colleagues across Blue Cross, building strong relationships to foster collaboration and secure buy in for risk management. By gaining a deep understanding of our operations, you will help to cultivate a culture of accountability and proactive risk management, to encourage everyone to be aligned and invested in our shared goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and maintain our risk management framework.
• Review and cleanse risks and controls currently recorded in the risk management system.
• Work with teams to identify, analyse, and prioritise potential risks across the organisation, ensuring a proactive and consistent approach.
• Work with teams to help integrate the risk management framework into all business operations, fostering a culture of accountability.
• Prepare comprehensive periodic reporting for senior management and the Trustee Audit & Risk Committee, highlighting key risks and progress on mitigation efforts.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior management and the Board of Trustees on risk matters, translating complex data into actionable insights that inform decision-making.
• Lead training initiatives to help cultivate a risk-aware culture across Blue Cross, empowering employees to engage in effective risk management.
• Act as an advisor and coach, promoting proactive and consistent risk mitigation throughout the organisation.
• Work with teams to help them develop and maintain robust business recovery plans and procedures to ensure operational resilience.
• Start work to implement the Business Continuity Strategy/Policy through the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS), enabling Blue Cross to function effectively in times of crisis.

About you

We are seeking a proactive and dedicated individual who embodies a genuine passion for risk management and business continuity. You will bring a wealth of experience in developing and implementing risk frameworks, alongside a solid understanding of regulatory requirements. Your analytical mindset will enable you to assess complex information and translate it into actionable insights, ensuring our organisation remains resilient and responsive to emerging challenges.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will work with a diverse range of stakeholders, from senior management to team members across all levels to engage them in effective risk management and business continuity activities. A collaborative spirit is key, as you work with colleagues to foster a culture of risk awareness throughout Blue Cross, empowering others to take ownership of their roles in risk management.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• A recognised risk management professional qualification.
• Proven experience working in a risk management environment, preferably within the UK.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a knack for influencing, building relationships and securing engagement at all levels.
• Knowledge of internal controls frameworks and UK regulatory requirements.
• Experience in developing and implementing risk management frameworks.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Experience with risk management software.
• Experience of managing risk in a project, programme and portfolio context.
• Familiarity with the UK Charity Commission guidelines and regulations.
• Experience working in the nonprofit sector.

We’ve attached the full job description for further details. If you have any questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

How to apply 

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 23 February 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Blue Cross benefits   

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it weren’t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn’t be able to make the difference that we do today.  In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can.

With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll
thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Our generous benefits package includes:  

• 38 days per year, increasing to 43 with service (including bank holidays). For part-time roles, holiday entitlement is calculated pro-rata.
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution 
• Life assurance 
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
• Free access to GP via MetLife
• Recognition scheme
• Annual volunteer days 
• Claim for professional fees
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers. 

We want you to feel valued and supported throughout your career with us. For more details on our benefits and to see how we invest in our team, visit the 'Why Work for Us' page on our website.

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website. 

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of conservationists? Do you thrive on building relationships, engaging with young talent, and shaping impactful early career opportunities? If so, we want you to join our team!

Early Careers Assistant
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term until 31st December 2026
Hours: Part time,15 hours a week
Salary: £9,561 per annum (FTE £23,903)
Function: People - HR, Volunteering & Training and Development
Working base: Based at any of our 9 Wetland Centres
Centres: Arundel BN18, Caerlaverock DG1, Castle Espie BT23, Llanelli SA14, London SW13, Martin Mere L40, Slimbridge GL2, Washington NE38, Welney CB6

About The Role

As an Early Careers Assistant, you'll play a vital role in promoting and developing WWT’s Early Careers programme. You’ll work closely with the Early Careers Development Officer to help deliver inspiring career opportunities across WWT. Your efforts will directly contribute to opening doors for young people in the conservation sector and support our Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging policy by breaking down barriers to recruitment and helping us create a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

What you’ll be doing

• Engaging & Inspiring – Build strong relationships with external partners (schools, colleges, universities, and training providers) to promote WWT’s early career pathways.
• Supporting Young Talent – Work with the Early Careers Development Officer to raise awareness of opportunities, attend career fairs, and engage with students.
• Keeping Things Running Smoothly – Provide essential administrative support to ensure the success of our Early Careers programme.
• Improving Processes – Help streamline and enhance systems to create a more efficient and impactful experience for early career professionals
• Collaborating & Innovating – Work closely with WWT’s People Team to ensure a seamless journey for early career talent.
• Making an Impact Online – Working alongside the WWT Marketing team, you will use digital marketing to promote our opportunities and success stories, positioning WWT as an employer of choice in conservation.

About You

What We’re Looking For

• A strong communicator who thrives on building relationships and communicate effectively using a range of platforms.
• Someone with a passion for engaging young people and promoting career opportunities.
• A well-organised team player with an eye for improving processes.
• Digital marketing and social media savvy to help us share our success stories.

While previous administrative experience is a plus, it’s not essential—we’re looking for someone with a proactive attitude, adaptability, an eagerness to learn, and a passion for making a difference.

At WWT, we’re dedicated to making a difference for both people and wildlife. By joining our team, you’ll be at the heart of inspiring the next generation of conservationists and shaping the future of our workforce.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to receive your application!

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first

Additional Information:

This role is a fixed-term contract until 31st December 2026, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The outcomes of this project will not only shape WWT but will also be shared across the wider sector and the Heritage Innovation Fund.

This is a part time role, working 15 hours a week (regular working pattern to be agreed). The role can be based at any WWT site with hybrid working opportunities. Travel to other WWT sites and partner organisations will be required.

Closing Date: 12th March 2025

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

No agencies please.

Salary: Starting from £20,444 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: 35 per week

Location: Worcestershire

Contract: Permanent

Job ref: 1168

At Cranstoun, we are always in search of talented and experienced individuals to join our team, we currently have a vacancy for a General Administrator in our Worcestershire service.

Cranstoun: Worcestershire provides a range of services for those affected by drugs and alcohol. Our skilled and compassionate people work closely with services users and their families to change and save lives. We combine proven expertise in treatment and recovery with innovative approaches and actively involve those we help in improving the design of the services we provide.

As the first point of contact, either by phone or in person, you will be expected to deal with our service users in a non-judgmental, open and honest manner, making them feel comfortable and welcome when using our service. You’ll need excellent communication skills as you’ll be providing a welcoming and informative front of house and telephone service to all of our customers. You will also be responsible for providing effective admin support to teams and colleagues across the service.

You’ll need to have good written and computing skills and be able to work confidently with all Microsoft programs and a case management system. You’ll also need to have excellent communication skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines. We need someone who’s organised and efficient to ensure the day to day workload is managed effectively. You’ll also need to be flexible and creative, with the ability to transfer your skills from one area of expertise to another.

Above all, you’ll be interested in becoming part of a challenging, dynamic and rewarding work environment that positively impacts on people’s lives.

The services operate core hours of Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. They also offer additional service hours on some days between 8am – 9am and 5 – 8pm. There will be a requirement to cover these hours on a rota basis.

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS checks.

To download an application, please visit the website via the apply button.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs.

Closing date: 16 March 2025.

Interviews to take place week commencing 24 March 2025.

We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work.

Registered Charity No. 1061582

Bookshop Manager Permanent Contract

37 hours per week (5 days out of 7 trading days)

£25,253.25 per annum (pay review in progress)

The Children's Society is currently undertaking a pay and grading review - this review is intended to improve our current approach; we are currently consulting with our recognised trade union and any changes are due to be implemented in April 2025.

Location: Calverton Bookshop (Brand New Shop)

We offer many enhanced benefits including:

-28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays

-Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%

-Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers

-Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass

Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

We are opening a brand new bookshop in Calverton during 2025 and we are seeking a passionate and experienced Bookshop Manager to lead our diverse volunteer team and oversee daily operations to maximise income for our charity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail management, a love for books and media, and excellent customer service skills.

If you have the skills to build a community team of volunteers and maximise retail income in our newest shop, we want to hear from you.

You will be working in a creative environment, working closely with donated goods and serving the local community. If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way then this role for you.

You will need to be driven and focused on making money, and have excellent communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.

As a Bookshop Shop Manager you will manage an Assistant Shop Manager along with a team of diverse Volunteers, you will need to demonstrate that you have great people skills and that you are confident and competent working with people from different backgrounds, creating a welcoming and positive experience for all of our staff, volunteers and supporters.

You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise the vital funds needed to support our frontline work. Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for young people even more.

We look forward to receiving your application.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

The closing date for applications is at midnight on Friday 14th March 2025. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy from Friday 28th February onwards.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

IN2

‘Communication is one of the most important things, and I feel the ESU has set us up for life.’ Schools’ Mace 2024 participant

 Oracy gives young people the skills and confidence to shape their lives and to build a more connected and cooperative world

Both nationally and internationally, public discussion and political debate are increasingly polarised and divided. Social media, fake news and new technologies such as AI can create echo chambers, where claims pass unchallenged, and different views are hard to find. The English-Speaking Union shows that there is a more constructive and collaborative path.

The ESU was founded in 1918 to build greater understanding and friendships between people and nations. We are an educational charity with international reach, with an ESU in over 50 countries.

Today our work is focussed on training young people in oracy – speaking and listening skills, in critical thinking and self expression - to build skilful communicators and engaged citizens and leaders.

The English-Speaking Union and our work is more important now than ever.

Main purpose of the post:

To develop and deliver our marketing and communications plans to engage with customers and key audiences including educators and students, supporters, partners and staff.

• Work with the Director of Global Engagement to define the focused marketing and communications plans that will support the ESU’s corporate strategy and objectives. Define key audiences and work across all channels, including digital, search, social media, email, print, and PR.
• Work closely with the Education function to develop and deliver integrated, audience-first marketing campaigns that use the most appropriate channels to drive engagement with the ESU and sales of our education programmes.
• Work closely with the Engagement function to define and deliver the communications plans needed to recruit, retain, and work with our supporters (members, volunteers, donors, alums) and support the national ESUs and our international work.
• Support our Fundraising function in developing the case for support, communications and materials.
• Lead on capturing and creating compelling content for marketing and communications across all channels, including video and written testimonials.
• Help the Senior Leadership Team create and manage clear, simple, coherent key messages that drive and are reflected in all our communications.
• Maintain, develop, and enhance the ESU website and overall digital presence, as well as manage ESUs digital channels day-to-day.
• Work with the Director of Global Engagement to develop and deliver social media plans that support corporate and functional strategies.
• Continue the development of ESU’s organic and paid-for media strategy across channels.
• Day-to-day liaison with external agencies, for example, web and PR
• Define and deliver our internal communications
• Develop our PR plans as those are developed and directed by the Director of Global Engagement
• Work closely with the ESU’s Editor on all aspects of public facing Communications.
• Report on the performance of marketing and communications campaigns

Skills and Experience

 Essential:

• Experience and demonstrable success in planning, delivering and evaluating marketing campaigns.
• Strong experience in developing and delivering integrated communications campaigns.
• Strong project management experience – working with colleagues across different teams to drive activity to completion, delivering against deadlines in a fast-moving environment and reporting progress.
• Strong experience across multiple formats, including web content, brochures, handouts, and media articles, with the ability to write short/long copy
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to persuade, influence and collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent knowledge of all aspects of digital channels and skilled in tracking and monitoring tools.
• Good understanding of the value of Search and hands-on experience improving SEO and PPC channels.
• Experience and knowledge of key digital marketing tools, including Google Analytics, Mailchimp, Google Looker Studio, Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads Manager, or similar.

Desirable:

• Proven experience in successfully capturing and creating strategically aligned, compelling content
• Experience in marketing to the school sector would be an advantage
• Proven experience in managing agencies and agency relationships
• Line management experience of junior or career starter staff
• Knowledge of ESU and our programmes 

Benefits:

•  Up to 10% employer matched pension contributions
•  28 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday(Pro rated)
•  Employee assistance programme
•  Group Life Assurance
•  Cycle to work Scheme

Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office; occasional UK regional travel;

What the job involves

Prostate Cancer UK is committed to funding research that transforms the lives of men affected by or at high risk of prostate cancer. With too many men harmed and too few cures available, we’re driven to deliver a future where men’s lives are not limited by prostate cancer. We invest in innovative ideas to advance our understanding, improve diagnostic approaches and develop better treatments.

We’re seeking two proactive and knowledgeable Research Impact and Engagement Managers to join our Research Directorate. In this role, you’ll support the Head of Research Impact and Engagement as part of the Research Impact and Engagement Team, driving the use and visibility of our funded research to showcase the success of our investments and strengthen connections within the prostate cancer research community.

You’ll oversee 50% of our larger and more complex completed research grants, acting as the primary contact to evaluate their progress and potential impact. You’ll also lead high-profile networking events and develop innovative strategies to inspire researchers to submit groundbreaking proposals that align with our mission of ensuring no man’s life is limited by prostate cancer.

A key focus of your role will be implementing strategies to maximise engagement with the research community, enhance the visibility of our funded work, and foster collaborations. Working closely with the research funding team and other departments, you’ll ensure alignment with organisational goals and promote knowledge exchange within the research ecosystem.

You’ll mentor junior team members and apply your research experience to track and accelerate the outcomes and impact of our funded projects.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in transforming prostate cancer research, driving innovation, and making a lasting difference for men affected by the disease.

What we want from you

Your role is vital to the charity, ensuring research delivers tangible benefits for men affected by prostate cancer—a key focus of our strategy.

To succeed, you’ll need a strong scientific foundation, supported by a degree in biomedical science (or a related field) and research experience. You must be comfortable understanding complex scientific information from reports, publications, and presentations and be skilled at translating this into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences, including researchers, colleagues, and men and their families affected by prostate cancer.

Strong strategic thinking is crucial for developing innovative ways to engage researchers and foster collaboration. Exceptional organisational skills are essential to manage and deliver high-profile research events effectively. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills will enable you to craft compelling case studies, conduct insightful interviews with researchers, and showcase funded projects through social media.

Leadership and mentoring abilities are also key, as you’ll guide and support junior team members to achieve high standards and deliver impactful outcomes. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset will drive you to explore new ideas, identify opportunities, and tackle challenges, ensuring meaningful contributions to our mission.

We encourage applications from candidates who may not completely fit the job description as we are fully committed to help staff develop and progress in their role.

Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.

Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Ally's to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Ally's to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Ally Ship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identity as an Ally. 

 We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.

Ways of working

Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.

Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply.

Got a question? Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or questions – we’re here to help.

The closing date is Sunday 23rd February 2025.  Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.

Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 3rd March 2025.