Development And Implementation Manager Jobs in Manchester

Message from the CEO

Dear candidate,

Thank you very much for your interest in the role. We are at an exciting inflection point as an organisation. Currently, we are a £6m T/O organisation with ~75 staff educating ~650 students and apprentices across our two campuses alongside a variety of short course activity. In recent years we have focused on putting the systems, processes and improved physical and digital infrastructure in place to allow us to scale our business model, and therefore our impact, rapidly.

Core to these solid foundations has been a significant improvement in our financial health in the past year following the successful completion of our capital projects and the residual impact of the covid-era falling away. With no debt, growing reserves and strengthened philanthropy relationships, we can be confident in investing in the right strategies for further growth.

To ensure we are pursuing the right strategies, we are embarking on the formulation of our new strategy for the next 5 years in Spring 2025. We will be bringing together the college's internal and external stakeholders, alongside pro bono support from Bain&Co., to set bold new goals for the next decade and a detailed roadmap for how we will meet them, specifically how we will dramatically increase the number of learners we educate and empower to become the next generation of diverse digital talent.

The Director of Finance and Operations is a pivotal role in the realisation of our renewed and heightened ambitions. Growth is only sustainable and successful when built on solid foundations and scalable infrastructure. Your role will be to ensure this is in place and continues to grow to meet our current and future needs . You will articulate the College’s financial and infrastructure development strategies in conjunction with our expert Governors and your senior leadership peers. You will then be responsible for the effective implementation of these strategies and the management of a high-performing team to execute on them in line with the College's 5 values: Collaboration, Creativity, Curiosity, Resilience and Rigour.

I hope this sounds like an exciting challenge. If it does, please read on and I very much look forward to reading your application.

Mark

Welcome to Ada!
We are searching for a dynamic, new Director of Finance and Operations as the College enters an exciting new period of growth across our Greater London and Greater Manchester regions and beyond. Ada is a high-performing specialist technical College, the first brand new Further Education College  in England since 1993. We use our deep relationships with our learners and industry partners to deliver a transformative education experience and train the next generation of diverse digital talent. We achieve top tier results and outcomes for our learners with a particular focus on recruiting learners from less privileged circumstances, ethnically diverse backgrounds and young women who are particularly under represented in the tech sector. >90% of our alumni are in employment or further education. For those in employment, 67% earn greater than the median graduate salary and 97% earn greater than the local living wage.

All our sixth form students and apprentices are passionate about tech and we are committed to  supporting them to progress onto highly skilled roles in the digital sector. In London, our specialist sixth form students consistently achieve the best BTEC Computing results in England while completing award winning work experience and live brief projects with industry partners like King Games, Deloitte and Bank of America.

In London and Manchester, we train almost 500 Higher Level and Degree Apprentices digital apprentices for 30+ companies ranging from Just Eat and Salesforce through to Deloitte and PwC as junior developers, data analysts and tech consultants. We use innovative Foundation and BSc.programmes that are developed with our employer partners and validated by the Open University with 98% of our apprentices passing and graduating successfully and progressing into permanent employment in tech.
At present, we operate from our new campuses in London in Pimlico and Manchester in Ancoats, opened in August 2023 and February 2024 respectively.

Role information 

Nature of the Role:                  0.8 or1.0 FTE. Hybrid working
Reporting to:                             Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for:                       Finance and Operations (inc. Premises, IT, Data and Impact)
Annual Salary:                           £competitive
Pension:                                      Workplace pension, employer contribution @ 10%*
Holidays:                                    30 days per annum
Location:                                     London (Pimlico) or Manchester (Ancoats)
Closing Date:                              25 March 2024. (Candidates' applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are advised.)

* Other options may become available in the near future

About You

Ada is looking for a talented Education Finance professional with experience of managing wider operational functions such as Data & Information, IT and premises. Leading a committed and growing team, you will be a key member of the College’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and work closely with Board Members. You will be laser focused on effectively managing Ada’s financial performance alongside the delivery of our digital transformation strategy and oversight of our MIS systems and data returns, ensuring our premises and IT deliver staff and students the resources they need. You will ensure our systems, processes and premises remain fit for purpose and focused on staff usability as the College grows and scales its learner volumes and impact. Our board is clear that with our fantastic new campuses delivered and improved financial health, we need to urgently grow our learner volumes and impact to realise our ambition of being a truly National College.
Experience and Ambition

A successful candidate will be able to evidence:

- An excitement for being part of the Ada’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and the opportunity to be a senior leader in a small, fast-growing College with ambitious plans, enviable industry links and a high performance, can-do culture. 

- A track record of successful financial management and leadership in the FE sector, or significant compensatory experience, which is easily translatable to the role 

- A track record for leading, building and managing high-performing teams

- High ethical standards and influencing skills with the ability to engage effectively with all staff across the College, the governing body, EFSA, DfE and Employer/Philanthropy partners

- Good knowledge and instincts for the basics of effective information and data management, compliance and impact measurement

- The ability to lead college-wide projects to improve our IT and digital capabilities

- A focus on being able to deliver the key resources – physical and digital – to enable our learners and staff to excel

- Strong attention to detail and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and be involved in resolving operational issues where needed.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

- Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of a robust financial, physical and digital management infrastructure for the College

- Be a collaborative, enthusiastic member of the College’s ELT, working closely with staff and Governors to help deliver our ambitious strategy

- Lead the Finance, Data, Impact, IT and Premises teams, driving high performance and effectiveness.

- Work with your team, providing timely finance and data analysis to the Board of Governors, CEO and ELT to aid strategic decision making

- Lead on effective risk management and mitigation at the College working with the Director of Operations and other relevant team members

- Working with auditors on the production of statutory accounts and oversee and effective internal audit cycle (currently outsourced). With the Audit Committee Chair and Board Clerk, lead the organisation of the Audit Committee. 

- Lead on iteratively updating and effectively implement the organisation’s digital transformation strategy

- Support the college’s emerging impact function in the delivery of cutting-edge analysis and information on our performance and how we impact the lives of our students

- Lead on strategic risk management, working with other senior leaders to maintain accurate registers and reporting regularly to the Board of Governors. 

- Lead the finance team to ensure effective treasury management, including annual budgeting, effective cash flow management and short and long term forecasting

- Maintaining and developing key relationships with all relevant external bodies

- Providing leadership to our new Impact function, ensuring that we accurately identify how we change the lives of our students and feed this back into the improvement of our offer.

- Undertaking other duties commensurate with the role as directed by the Chief Executive Officer or as delegated by the Chair of the Board.

Legislation and Compliance

• To provide leadership on ensuring that all statutory returns are accurately prepared and submitted in a timely fashion. These include the FE sector annual ESFA and ILR returns. 

• Ensure the College has adequate insurance cover at all times including employer’s liability, buildings and equipment cover, personal accident, travel insurance and other relevant cover.

• Acting as Chief Data Officer in response to GDPR requirements.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• A demonstrable track record of successful financial management in an Education and Skills context

• Demonstrable experience of board-level interactions, external stakeholder management and leading and managing high-performing teams in line with Ada’s five values.

• Good working knowledge of effective: data management systems and practices, financial and management information systems, GDPR and compliance matters in a regulated organisation

• The ability to provide leadership and drive improvement across a broad range oforganisational services

• Demonstrable evidence of embedding and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Desirable Experience:

• Accountancy Qualification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA.

• An understanding of the funding, regulatory and legislative environment of Colleges.

• Delivery of, or strong involvement in, organisational digital transformation.

Note: The job description is designed to provide an overview of the main duties related to the role. It is not an exhaustive list and can be varied in consultation with the post holder.

Safeguarding

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check when appointed to the post. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to the interview day. 

Equal Opportunities

Ada, the National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:

• To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;

•To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community;

• To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;

• To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation.

Applicants with disabilities

Ada, the National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If there is anything in this regard that you would like to discuss in relation to your application please contact us.

Sponsorship 

Sadly, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role, so can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to work and remain in the United Kingdom.

How to Apply

Please complete send a CV and brief Cover Letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role to us. If you have any queries in advance of applying then please also direct them to this email address.

Chief Operating Officer 

Salary:  £46,000 -£52,470 p.a. (dependent upon experience, with scope to increase as the role develops)
Location: Home-based (with the opportunity to work in our Sheffield co-working space)
Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible working available)
Contract period: Permanent

SUMMARY

Community Energy England (CEE) is looking for an experienced experienced operations manager. This is a key role for CEE as we start to implement a new strategy, bring in new funding streams, and explore new ways to meet the needs of our growing membership. You will form part of our small senior leadership team and be an integral support to the Chief Executive. As we are a small organisation, this role will by necessity be a hands-on role too; “doing the doing” will be an important part of enabling you to develop this area of our activity and impact. Part of this will involve working collaboratively across the team and with our members to ensure that we work effectively and strategically. 

ABOUT US

Community Energy England (CEE) is a membership association for and created by the community energy sector. Our mission is to create the conditions within which community energy is able to thrive and scale. 

We have a growing network of over 320 member organisations, including community energy enterprises and other supportive organisations from the private and public sectors, and we work with a wide range of other associations and networks.

We are a small team but with an increasingly big reach and growing impact as we work with our members and key stakeholders to enable the growth of the sector.  With this small core size comes flexibility and the opportunity for all team members to shape the direction of the organisation and get involved in all levels of delivery.

We have four outcomes that we are working towards:

• Enable: Community energy organisations across England have access to the resources, support and skills needed to grow in capacity, scale and impact
• Influence: The policy and regulatory environment supports significant growth of community energy
• Collaborate: There is increased demand, both regionally and nationally, for collaborating and investing in CE
• Thrive: Community Energy England is a strong and sustainable organisation that can serve the community energy sector into the future

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Chief Operating Officer will lead on our ‘Thrive’ outcome: ensuring that CEE is a strong and sustainable organisation that can serve the community energy sector into the future. 

Working closely with our Chief Executive, this role will be responsible for further developing the operational foundations - our systems and procedures - that allow our Heads of Departments to deliver their services with increasing professionalism and impact, and to grow the team to enable us to continue to impactfully support our growing membership. This role will suit someone who would relish the opportunity to lead and shape new ways of working.

As a member of the CEE team, you will be given the opportunity to continue developing your skills and contribution to the organisation and the sector. Community energy has broad and exciting impacts, and this role will provide varied experience and reach. 

Please see the Supporting Document and Job Description for full details of the role responsibilities. 

PRINCIPAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Strategy implementation - developing systems for tracking organisational objectives and delivery, overseeing progress and reporting to the CEO
• Operational oversight - Actively collaborate with the senior leadership team and our Membership & Operations Officer to review and refresh our policies, procedures, and operational systems to ensure they meet the needs of our plans for growth
• ​Governance - working with the CEO and board to ensure good governance and effective risk managemen
• Finance and funding - supporting CEE’s financial management procedures and fiscal activities (working with our external bookkeeper) including budgeting, reporting requirements, and development of new funding sources (working with the senior leadership team)
• HR - (with support from our external HR service and Membership & Operations Officer) updating and implementing staff policies and processes which contribute to staff wellbeing and retention, supporting the senior leadership team to regularly review the range of skills required to deliver CEE’s strategy, identifying mechanisms for ensuring that we have access to the knowledge and skills required, monitoring implementation of policies & processes
• Membership services - oversight of our membership processes, relations, and communications
• People management - line managing our Membership & Operations Officer and Events & Communications Officer, liaising with our external bookkeeper and HR service, supervision of senior leadership team priorities
• Oversight of key projects - this will include ongoing oversight of the website (we have a new website in development), ensuring our events and new projects align with our strategy, and reviewing how CEE functions as a remote working team
• Team working - working collaboratively across the team and with our members to ensure that we work effectively and strategically. This will include working with the Chief Executive to grow the team to enable us to continue to impactfully support our growing membership.

SALARY, BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS

• Location: Working from home with the option to work in our Sheffield co-working space. There will be the need for occasional travel to other parts of the country such as CEE’s base in Sheffield.
• Hours: 35 hours per week. We are open to flexible working requests and many of our team work flexibly. Occasional weekend/evening travel and working (with notice) may be required, for which you’ll get time off in lieu.
• Salary: 46,000 -£52,470 p.a. (dependent upon experience, with scope to increase as the role develops).
• ​​​​​​​Contract Period: Permanent.
• Start date: ASAP.
• Reporting to: Chief Executive (Emma Bridge).
• Leave: 25 days paid holiday a year plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time), with an additional day after 2 and 5 years.
• Pension: 7% employer pension contribution.
• Climate Perks (extra annual leave for staff who choose low-carbon holiday travel).

HOW TO APPLY

If you need specific support to fully engage in the recruitment process, or would like an informal conversation about the role or organisation before applying, please email Lisa West. 

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, send the following documents to Lisa West. 

1. CV (no more than 2 pages)
2. Covering letter clearly demonstrating why you are interested in this role, and how you meet the “About you” criteria.

The closing date for applications will be 8am on Tuesday 18 March. Late submissions will not be considered. All applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be given feedback. Interviews will take place in in-person at a central location (TBC) on Thursday 27 March. Reasonable travel expenses will be covered. 

Referees will only be contacted once the successful candidate has been offered the job subject to references. At least one of the two referees should be your current or most recent employer.

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

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

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Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and reach their full potential? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on role where every day brings something new? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

At The King’s Trust, we’re dedicated to ensuring young people are not just safe but fully supported in their journey toward success. We’re looking for a Youth Development Lead to join our team and deliver meaningful, engaging experiences that inspire and empower young people.

In this role, you will lead personal development activities, from confidence-building sessions to outdoor experiences like bushcraft and outdoor cooking. You’ll provide one-on-one mentoring, guiding young people through challenges, connecting them with opportunities, and helping them shape their futures.

Working closely with partners, external agencies, and service providers, you’ll ensure that each young person receives high-quality support tailored to their needs. Alongside delivering programmes, you’ll also track progress, maintain accurate records, and ensure all activities align with safeguarding, health and safety, and funding requirements.

We’re looking for someone with a passion for youth development, experience in mentoring or programme delivery, and strong relationship-building skills. You’ll need to be highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable working in a range of environments—from community spaces to forests and outdoor settings. This is a hands-on role where you’ll make a direct and lasting impact on young people’s lives.

Join us and be part of a dynamic, mission-driven team dedicated to creating brighter futures. If you're ready to inspire, support, and empower young people, apply now!

Appointment Type: Full-time, permanent

Working hours: 35 hours per week (Monday - Friday), with potential for reduced hours

Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP

Salary: £38,155 - £42,303 per annum dependent on experience.

About: We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Senior Trust Fundraiser to support and grow funding streams for the Diocese of Salford, particularly through trusts, grants, foundations, and legacies. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the implementation of our ambitious Property Strategy and help secure vital funding for capital and revenue projects.

Key Responsibilities
• Collaborate with the Head of Projects and Operations and external consultants to secure funding for projects within the diocese, with a focus on trusts, grants, and foundations.
• Work with the Property Team to develop high-quality, tailored grant proposals for parishes and the diocese.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of funders, opportunities, and grant applications.
• Manage and evaluate bids to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with funders and donors.
• Research new funding opportunities and prepare grant applications.
• Coordinate with internal teams to create promotional materials and fundraising plans.
• Monitor and report on fundraising progress to senior management and trustees.

Person Specification

Essential:
• Minimum of two years' experience in an income generation or fundraising environment.
• Proven success in securing funding from trusts and grant-making bodies.
• Strong written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organisational and project management abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Desirable:
• Experience with National Lottery Heritage Fund applications.
• Fundraising qualification and experience working with statutory bodies.
• Familiarity with the Catholic Church's structures and ethos.

Additional Information
• 25 days annual leave, plus statutory holidays and 5 extra closure days over Christmas and New Year.
• This post requires a DBS check and adherence to safeguarding policies.
• The role aligns with the values and ethos of the Diocese of Salford.

Overview

You will be focusing on the encouragement of planned giving, the continued introduction of contactless giving and the Parish Giving Scheme, supporting 2 treasurers and contributing to materials to assist parishes in becoming Joyful Generous Stewards. Training will be tailored to your individual needs. The Stewardship Resourcing Officer role is supported by funding from the National Church Institutions through the Giving Advisor Fund and Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment.

The duties and responsibilities below will be shared between the existing Stewardship Resourcing Officer and the successful applicant working it out together, bearing in mind geography, workload and experience. The two Stewardship Resourcing Officers sit within the Making Disciples project team as part of Vision 2026 and the Team Lead is the Archdeacon of Blackburn who is responsible for setting the overall priorities. The Director of Vision Delivery, as line manager for both Stewardship Resourcing Officers, is responsible for approving the overall division of work, to ensure that no areas are neglected, and the work is fairly shared.

Scope of responsibilities

Teaching and encouraging stewardship and generosity

Digital, Online and Direct Debit Giving

Resourcing parishes

Relationship Building

1. Are you passionate about creating engaging and high-quality learning content?
2. Do you have experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or content strategy?

 
If so, this Product Lead (Content) role could be your next exciting career move!
 
Salary: £36,200 to £38,000 (depending on experience)
Employment type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Working arrangements: Fully remote
Location: UK
 

About the Organisation
 
Our client, an awarding organisation that is dedicated to delivering high-quality qualifications and learning resources. Their mission is to create innovative, accessible, and effective learning content that meets the evolving needs of learners and educators. With a strong commitment to quality and regulatory standards, they work closely with stakeholders to develop resources that make a real impact.

Benefits 

• 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, plus Christmas shutdown
• Competitive pension scheme
• Annual bonus
• Homeworker allowance
• Flexible working
• Professional development opportunities

 
 
About the Role
 
As Product Lead (Content), you’ll play a key role in managing the lifecycle of learning content, from development to implementation. Your work will ensure that content aligns with product strategy, regulatory requirements, and user needs.
 
You’ll collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and third-party content providers to create innovative and accessible learning resources in various formats. This role also involves line managing contractors, overseeing content quality assurance, and developing strategies to enhance the organisation’s learning materials.
 
 
Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and maintain a content strategy and roadmap aligned with the organisation’s goals.
• Oversee the full content lifecycle, ensuring efficient development, review, and withdrawal of content.
• Manage content quality assurance, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Work closely with the other Product Leads to ensure seamless content development for product launches.
• Commission and oversee third-party content providers, managing endorsement and review processes.
• Line manage contractors, assigning work, reviewing outputs, and maintaining engagement.
• Develop innovative and accessible learning resources in multiple formats.
• Monitor and evaluate content effectiveness, identifying areas for improvement.
• Represent the organisation at events, meetings, and conferences to strengthen industry relationships.

 
 
Experience Required 

• Experience in an awarding organisation, education setting, or similar field.
• Experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or content development.
• Project management skills, with the ability to plan and deliver content strategies.
• Strong digital literacy, including experience with LMS platforms and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage budgets and contractors, ensuring projects are delivered effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to proofread and sign off materials.
• A creative mindset, bringing fresh ideas to content development.

 
 
To Apply 

• CV
• Bespoke covering letter (no longer than 2 pages)

 
 
Interview Process 

• Two-stage online interview

 
 
Deadline 

• Tuesday 11th March 2025

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

Experience/Knowledge of working with diverse communities and an understanding of the challenges faced by underrepresented groups is highly valued in this role.

Dad Matters is a PAIR (Parent and infant relationship) project specifically for Dads during the peri-natal period (conception to a child’s 2nd birthday). Primarily the project aims to raise awareness amongst dads, the wider community, and other professionals of the importance of:

• Fully involving and valuing fathers in the pregnancy and early parenthood journey
• Supporting healthy mental well-being of fathers
• Encouraging fathers to be attuned and responsive to their unborn and young baby’s needs, thus fostering healthy and positive attachment.

Weekly hours can be worked flexibly to support home/work life balance. Hours can be worked both in the office and at home, whilst meeting the need of the service. This role will require travel across all Manchester communities. It is desirable that applicants have use of their own car, for which expenses are paid. A DBS (Enhanced Level) will be required.

HEALTH SYSTEMS ENGAGEMENT OFFICER (DEVOLVED NATIONS)

Salary: £37,000 - £41,000 per annum

Reports to: Head of Health Systems Engagement

Department: Policy, Information and Communications

Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Home-based anywhere in the UK. Please note that there will be moderate national travel, and overnight stays. Requests to be based in a Devolved Nation Office, or our Head Office in Stratford, London will be considered.

Closing date: Wednesday 12 March 2025, 23:55

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Health Systems Engagement Officer. We need your project management skills and knowledge of the health system, to ensure our work in CRUK has the best possible impact for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This will involve working alongside expert teams across CRUK, using your project management skills help us join up the way we engage and create outputs for health systems, as well as patients, public, and politicians. Further to this, you'll take a leading role in analysing, synthesising, and communicating information about healthcare in the devolved nations. You'll be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team, responsible for keeping CRUK in touch with how health systems, and working closely with our two Senior Managers for Devolved Nations insight.

We welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds. This role might suit those with project management skills, and a background in health system topics, particularly those with understanding of health systems in Scotland, Wales and/or Northern Ireland.

What will I be doing?

• Supporting the two Senior Insight Managers for Devolved Nations, managing projects that support delivery of HSE's and the wider directorate's strategic objectives

• Identifying, distilling, synthesising and sharing key insights gained from devolved nations health systems on key cancer topics, such as rollout and optimization of screening programmes, and how health organizations work together to diagnose and treat cancer.

• Building effective relationships with expert teams across the Policy, Information and Communications directorate as well as senior management within the Evidence and Implementation department

• Producing effective internal communications to disseminate work

• Contributing to the management of the overall health systems engagement programme, including acting as lead for designated workstreams as required

• Working with colleagues across different teams to develop, manage and deliver external-facing projects

• Leading and supporting project teams of CRUK staff and external stakeholders and partners to develop and deliver the above projects.

What skills will I need?

• Ability to manage projects, prioritise work and meet deadlines

• Relevant knowledge of, or experience working within, a health system, ideally within one or more of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Experience working with published evidence, data and grey literature to develop insights

• Good interpersonal skills, with experience of building relationships and influencing a broad range of stakeholders at all levels

• Ability to rapidly appraise, assimilate and distil key messages from information from a range of sources

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with good attention to detail.

• Able to make decisions and take actions quickly to keep projects on time.

What will I gain?

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.

In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.

We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.

Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

Manchester Young Lives does education differently. We build trusting relationships that enable young people to feel respected and safe. We facilitate engaging creative personalised learning programmes that leave learners with SEND believing they can succeed. We are looking for passionate values driven professionals who will support young people in our Learning Hubs to believe in themselves and achieve their aspirations.

This position is primarily based in Wythenshawe

MYL is recruiting a Basic Skills Tutor to join our successful Wythenshawe team, to implement a functional skills programme with young people aged 16 - 25 who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Our Learning Hubs provide opportunities to gain accredited qualifications in Maths and English up to level 2, develop skills needed in adult life and employment, with a high level of pastoral support and varied enrichment activities. The Tutor will work alongside a qualified Teacher and Youth Engagement Workers to motivate and inspire learners to achieve qualifications, and prepare and deliver high quality flexible education that meets their needs and goals.

This is a full-time role. Successful candidates can choose whether to have a term time only contract (+ 5 training days) with a pro-rata salary, OR a year-round contract with annual leave entitlement and a requirement to support holiday playschemes. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The closing date for completed application form is 9am Monday the 31st of March

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Strategy will be responsible for the day to day strategic operational scrutiny and reporting in order to meet the Bikeability Trust’s mission, contractual and legal obligations. This role is critical in the leadership of the Bikeability Trust as deputising for the CEO.

The Bikeability Trust’s purpose is to ensure that all cycle training is delivered to a gold standard, inspiring everyone to cycle with competence and confidence.   

We are:  

• Expert: The Trust has successfully administered the Bikeability programme on behalf of government since 2018, delivering high-quality delivery guides and instructor training, and our workforce has thousands of years combined experience teaching people to cycle.  

• Inspiring: Every rider completes our training feeling able, confident and motivated to cycle safely on the roads for short journeys. Transforming the traditional image of cycling to an everyday, everyone activity.    

• Quality focussed: Our instructors deliver high-quality, consistent and standardised cycle training. We aim to ensure that every rider achieves the same outcomes to the same standard, taking into account their individual capabilities, including special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).  

• Inclusive: We take action to reduce barriers to participation, support underrepresented groups and ensure that anyone who wishes to access Bikeability cycle training is able to do so, and cycling is seen as an activity for all.   

• Efficient: Our delivery programme offers value for money and is delivered in an economic, proportional and efficient way.  

• Influential: We share our evidence of the impact of cycle training across a variety of sectors (transport, education, environment, health, leisure, etc) and work collaboratively with stakeholders, partners and commercial organisations to achieve our vision and influence behaviour change.  

Key accountabilities: 

Leadership 

• Maintain a strong relationship and engaging with the CEO to lead the day to day operations of the Bikeability Trust ensuring the CEO can hold more external focus

• Provide leadership and management to the Operations Team including: 

• Research

• Communications 

Impact and Reporting  

• Develop and lead reporting on progress towards the Bikeability Trust strategy with the Board of Trustees through annual business plans and corporate dashboard, gathering evidence and analysis from across the Bikeability Trust

• Refine and implement monthly and quarterly impact and KPI reporting to fulfil the ATE, TfL and other funders reporting requirements

• Deliver high quality information, governance, and business insights to the CEO and Board to inform decision-making 

• Work with the Finance and grants team to ensure compliance with financial policies and reporting requirement

• Develop annual research plans to generate impactful information to generate support for Bikeability strategy with decision makers, public and media

Active Travel England engagement  

• Lead monthly reporting and scrutiny meetings for Active Travel to reduce reliance on the CEO for input 

Walking and Cycling Alliance (WACA) 

• Lead Bikeability input in the External Affairs group meetings and events to foster closer working relationships and promotion of the Bikeability Trust strategic and impact data to influence policy and campaigning activities

• Prepare briefings for the CEO to attend roundtables, CEO meetings and WACA events

Communications & Research  

• Manage the communications function increasing awareness, understanding and support for Bikeability strategy through an impactful communication strategy, marketing, PR, social media, media and campaigns

• Develop and maintain internal communications channels and engaging activities for employees, including Mental Health awareness, and regular staff surveys 

HR and Governance  

• Maintain internal policies recommending changes to Trustees for approval and annual audit of policies 

• Maintain HR function jointly with the CEO across Bikeability with a focus on developing talent, succession planning, performance and appraisals systems. Seek input from external suppliers as required on HR 

• Develop leadership and management capability across the Trust 

• Develop organisational competence in strategic planning, business development and regulatory issues 

General Duties 

• Provide support and leadership insight across the organisation 

• To undertake other related tasks as directed by the CEO or Board of Trustees 

• Ensure all systems and procedures are in line with best practice and relevant legislation including GDPR. 

• Recognise the need to be flexible when working for a small organisation and carry out other duties that may be required 

Person specification 

The successful applicants will have: 

• A first or higher degree 

• Excellent organisational and customer care skills 

• Strong written and oral communication skills 

• Have a growth and continuous improvement mindset 

• Ability to use Microsoft 365 packages including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams 

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently

It is also essential that the post holder has experience or skills in some of the following:

• Strategy development

• Sound strategic planning and a track record of achieving targets 

• Policy and public affairs experience 

• Charity governance 

• Diplomatic Skills to manage complex relationships with a range of stakeholders 

• GDPR 

• Analysis of complex information 

• HR

• Business / operational data analysis 

• Commununications, Marketing or PR 

Skills 

• Exceptional strategic thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills, especially under pressure; ability to set detailed vision and direction across large, complex sets of work 

• Leadership style, which encourages, motivates, inspires and develops staff and volunteers 

• Excellent communicator (both orally and in writing) with effective listening, influencing and negotiation skills 

• Highly effective decision-making skills with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities 

• Excellent administrative, organisational and IT skills 

• Intellectual rigour, financial acumen and the ability to accurately analyse and explain complex issues 

• Politically astute, with high levels of self-awareness and emotional intelligence, outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to flex leadership and communication styles to inspire and motivate different audiences

• Ability to operate in complex governance structures whilst ensuring high standards of probity and transparency are maintained 

•  Robust programme and project management skills and a track record of delivering complex projects to deadline and budget 

The package 

The Bikeability Trust offers the successful candidates a competitive salary and: 

• Bikeability cycle training

• Generous contributory pension scheme 

• 38 days annual leave for full time members of staff (including public holidays) 

• Employee Assistance Programme

We value staff and a range of experience at the Bikeability Trust, so the person specification is a guide to the skills. We encourage diverse applicants and transferable skills.

As we enter our 16th Birthday year, We Are Survivors are currently looking for an individual that has the passion, drive and determination to help us deliver our OUT Spoken Talking Therapy Services in our Greater Manchester and Merseyside estates (on a part-time basis). As we continue to provide services in prisons across the Northwest.

We Are Survivors provide survivor-focused therapeutic and advocacy support to male (including Trans and Non-binary) victims/survivors, and their loved ones, of sexual harms. We have developed a three-tiered approach to services and underpin everything we do with a ‘trauma and recovery’ framework pioneered by Dr Judith Herman.

We are currently commissioned to deliver trauma-informed therapy services in 15 prisons across the Northwest of England and we need your help delivering these services in the following estates:

· HMP Garth.

· HMP Hindley.

· HMP Haverigg.

Believe you are right for this role?

You will be a qualified counsellor / psychotherapist who holds at least a Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy or equivalent and be registered with BACP or equivalent (preferably an accredited member). You will understand issues relating to trauma, be able to work as part of a team and feel confident working in a prison setting.

In return for your time, experience, and commitment to the organisation, you will receive an annual salary of £27,810; 33 days annual leave (increasing annually by 1 day to max of 30 days); birthday leave; company sick pay; monthly clinical supervision; pension contribution; a range of training opportunities; and access to different benefit schemes.

Note: salary and annual leave is based on WTE. We may also consider the opportunity to job share.

If this is a role that you think you could achieve great things in, then we want to hear from you.

Closing date for applications is: 13/03/2025 at 6pm.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual with proven experience to join our small and successful national charity as our Communications and Policy Officer.

Unlock has achieved a great deal for the people we support and that is testament to the talents of our dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Through listening and engaging with people who face difficulties because of their convictions we have an impressive track record of identifying issues, finding solutions and putting them into practice. We also influence policy and create systemic change.

Whilst we are a small charity we punch above our weight; we’re resourceful, impactful and work efficiently with like-minded organisations so that, together, we can achieve our aims. We are widely recognised as the go-to organisation in this arena.

We’re looking for an organised, motivated individual with communication and policy experience whose creativity and strategic thinking will be at the heart of communicating our work and advocating for a fairer future for people with criminal records.

If you are motivated to help people move on positively with their lives and create a fairer and more inclusive society, and based in London or the South East, this is the place for you.