Development Manager Jobs in Manchester

About The Murray Parish Trust

Children with a serious illness are three times more likely to struggle with their mental health. Their childhoods are overshadowed by coming to terms with diagnosis, hospital stays, treatment, feeling different from friends or managing how their illness affects daily life. Many of them struggle with severe anxiety and depression, experiencing isolation and trauma during their journey. These children are at much higher risk of long-term mental health difficulties that are more complex and difficult to treat, on top of living with often complex medical needs.

Actors Jim Murray and Sarah Parish’s first daughter, Ella-Jayne, was born with Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome in 2009 and spent half her short life in paediatric intensive care, Southampton Children’s Hospital. Ella-Jayne died, at home, just eight months old. After they recovered from the immediate horror, Jim and Sarah felt an overwhelming drive to help other children and families and founded The Murray Parish Trust in 2014. They were awarded MBE’s in the King’s New Years Honours 2025 for services to seriously ill children and their families.

Our charity delivers projects that support the mental health of seriously ill children and their families. We improve access to specialist, imaginative and empowering support, at the earliest possible moment, to prevent long-term mental health difficulties. We do this by delivering a vast range of projects in children’s hospitals, hospices and other health or community settings across the UK. These include drama, dance, art, nature and music therapy; bereavement and mortuary suites, distraction equipment that reduces anxiety, sanctuary and quiet rooms; sibling support; counselling and therapy rooms; and psychological support for children/family members.

The role - Head of Public Fundraising and Operations

This is an exciting new chapter for The Murray Parish Trust. Our new Head of Public Fundraising and Operations will work closely with the Board of Trustees and our Head of Philanthropy and Projects to scale our impact and expand reach nationwide. They will play a pivotal role in leading operations and shaping the charity’s future, as well as leading on growing income from community, corporate, individual fundraising, which have been identified as strategic fundraising priorities.

We anticipate time will be split roughly equally between leading public fundraising and operational management. There is some freelance support with marketing, corporate and community fundraising, and volunteer coordination, plus trustee support with events; there is scope to expand the team as income grows. This role will support their work as well as personally deliver public fundraising activity, taking sole responsibility for individual giving and legacies.

This is a job of variety, innovation and opportunity. We are looking for an experienced fundraiser, perhaps an aspiring charity CEO, who is looking to develop skills and knowledge in charity management and strategy. This is a job for someone who is ambitious, collaborative, proactive and who has a genuine passion for championing the mental health of seriously ill children and their families.

Key responsibilities

Fundraising: Work alongside with the Head of Philanthropy and Projects to implement the fundraising strategy, including:

• Delivery of the specific fundraising activity delegated to this role to grow income year on year (individuals, community, corporate, legacies, events), supported by the work of freelancers.
• Strategic oversight of all public fundraising including monitoring, evaluating and reporting to the Board.
• Ensure excellence in donor stewardship that helps retain, grow and diversify support from existing donors.
• Maintain a proactive focus on donor acquisition, across the UK, prioritising areas where we have projects.
• Effectively utilise the CRM to proactively and accurately capture donor information and consents.
• Strong focus on return on investment to ensure efficiency in working nationwide, carefully prioritising activity.

Charity management and operations

• Help to shape organisational strategy, using data insight to drive decision making.
• Data management lead; incl. CRM management, data protection, embedding a culture of data collection.
• Lead on setting and managing annual income and expenditure budgets.
• Ensure compliance with the latest regulatory requirements and sector best practice.
• Coordinate and manage policy, procedure, risk management and wider charity administration.
• Provide support for financial management; incl. outsourced book keeping/monthly management accounts; working with accountants to ensure timely production of the Annual Report and Financial Statements
• Work closely with Board members with specific lead responsibility, incl. with the Treasurer in the production of cashflow and other financial reports.
• Supported by the volunteer coordinator (freelance), manage and develop a network of volunteers and ambassadors (e.g. talks, photo calls, events, collection tins, admin, research).
• Act as Secretary to the Board; including statutory filing, coordinating quarterly meetings and taking minutes, compiling/circulating Board papers, diarising other meetings and communication as needed.
• Represent the charity externally with diverse stakeholders.
• Responsible for the effective management and leadership of the public fundraising and operations team.

About Gaddum

At Gaddum, we treat everyone as individuals. We really get to know those we help, understanding their world to offer a range of support that’s right for them. Our promise of tailored support is made possible by our breadth and depth of knowledge, through our unwavering commitment to the local people of Greater Manchester.

Our experience listening to generation after generation, for nearly 200 years, has taught us the importance of considering not just the individual but also the relationships around them. Our innovative approach means we can, not only build resilience, but identify further risks and offer preventive support now and in the future. At Gaddum, we believe that by supporting individuals, we ultimately help support entire communities.

Our aim is to empower and enhance the lives of people in Greater Manchester.
 

Outline of service:

Gaddum and Manchester Mind have come together to provide a new and innovative service which will support people to leave inpatient mental health settings and return to their community with the support they need to recover and remain well.

As a team, we will deliver psycho-social interventions, advocacy, housing and welfare rights advice and peer support. There will also be tailored support to young people (those under the age of 25). All we do is underpinned by listening and ensuring people feel heard – because we know that when people are listened to, they recover. The team will be working with colleagues within the mental health, primary care, inpatient and community sectors.
 

Job summary:

Reporting to the team manager, this post is one of two Coordinators. The manager and two coordinators will be jointly responsible for 12 staff working in a diverse range of roles, and who work for Gaddum or Manchester Mind (the two organisations who partner together to deliver this service).

Employed within Gaddum’s element of the service, you will manage a team of 3 support workers and 2 peer support workers, supporting their casework and professional development. Working as a team, you will develop this new innovative service and ensure it delivers highly effective, safe and quality interventions to the people of Manchester.

Your team will work with people prior to discharge from mental health hospital and then support the person to get the care they need so they can recover in the community. People will feel connected within their communities – to services, friends and family. You may carry a small caseload (3 cases maximum) dependent on your capacity and development needs.

The aim of our service is to:

• Repatriate: when people are sent to an out of area placement (OAPs), advocate to get them back to Greater Manchester so they can recover closer to their community.

• Discharge: Supporting people when they’re ready to be discharged from inpatient mental health services to get back to the community and recover.

• Prevent re-admissions: Work with people, post-discharge, to ensure they continue to get the support they need to make informed choices, stay well and ultimately thrive.
 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide high quality support and supervision to your team. Provide casework support; identifying when cases need progression, onward referrals and changes in levels of support.

• Develop and review risk assessments and support the team to manage risk.

• Work with VCSE, primary care, local authority and communities to identify available services for people to access.

• Working with statutory sector systems, identify areas of system pressure and, with support, seek to add capacity.

• Ensure service resources are accurately maintained.

• Dependent on capacity you may manage a small caseload (maximum 3 cases) to support your casework knowledge in this area.

• To work in a person-centred, trauma informed and culturally appropriate way that enables people to effectively engage with services and make sustainable links in with their communities.

• To use your knowledge of community care, policies, legislation and statutory services to get people the support they need to recover and stay well.

• Where appropriate, independently visit people in inpatient and community settings across Greater Manchester.

• Occasionally visit people out of the Greater Manchester area who need to return to their community in Manchester (all travel expenses will be paid and non-commute travel time will be part of your working day).

• Build relationships with key professionals to ensure individuals and our service achieve their goals (e.g. inpatient staff, social care, CMHTs, community services etc).

• Work with the Operations Manager, system colleagues (internally and externally) to develop a supportive and productive referral route into and out of the service.

• Support the development, delivery and review of the service, responding professionally to changes as we improve and evolve our working practice collaboratively.

• Respond appropriately to Safeguarding concerns raised by colleagues and escalate in line with Gaddum/ Manchester Mind’s safeguarding policies and procedures and best practice. Working as a team:

• To integrate effectively with colleagues at Manchester Mind, taking a “one team approach” to deliver a seamless service, understanding the different roles in the team and recognising each other's strengths.

• To support Manchester Mind Coordinator via peer support.

• Work closely and integrate with external teams to support clinical, local authority and other system colleagues to ensure a “one team” approach to packages of care and support. 
 

Reporting and monitoring:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case notes using agreed case management systems, following standard operating procedures.

• Ensure the reporting, recording and monitoring of your team is accurate and complete.

• Support people to engage in our service through coproduction, engagement events and feedback forms, improving these processes as needs be.

• Contribute to reporting, evaluation and “deep dives” as required.

• Identify the unmet needs of people and report these back to management.

• Review complaints to the service and action appropriately.

• Ensure best practice Information Governance approaches are in place to maintain the best data management systems possible – ensuring compliance with the Information Commissioner’s Office and Gaddum’s Information Governance Framework.

About Gaddum

At Gaddum, we treat everyone as individuals. We really get to know those we help, understanding their world to offer a range of support that’s right for them. Our promise of tailored support is made possible by our breadth and depth of knowledge, through our unwavering commitment to the local people of Greater Manchester.

Our experience listening to generation after generation, for nearly 200 years, has taught us the importance of considering not just the individual but also the relationships around them. Our innovative approach means we can, not only build resilience, but identify further risks and offer preventive support now and in the future. At Gaddum, we believe that by supporting individuals, we ultimately help support entire communities.

Our aim is to empower and enhance the lives of people in Greater Manchester.
 

Outline of service:

Gaddum and Manchester Mind have come together to provide a new and innovative service which will support people to leave inpatient mental health settings and return to their community with the support they need to recover and remain well.

As a team, we will deliver psycho-social interventions, advocacy, housing and welfare rights advice and peer support. There will also be tailored support to young people (those under the age of 25). All we do is underpinned by listening and ensuring people feel heard – because we know that when people are listened to, they recover. The team will be working with colleagues within the mental health, primary care, inpatient and community sectors.
 

Job Purpose of Senior Administrator:

To provide high quality administrative support to the Discharge from Hospital Team – this will be a team based between Manchester Mind and Gaddum.

Your role will provide much needed support for monitoring, data and evaluation requirements of the service and the management of inbound webform referrals (including outcome/ feedback forms on our case management system).

You will also respond to or delegate emails and voicemails to the service appropriately, requiring a good knowledge of the service. You will also support the Service Manager with the improvement and development of administrative and reporting functions.
 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Administration and Project Support

• To complete specific tasks allocated through work plans and project plans, independently.

• To manage resources of the service, maintaining the resources folder, ultimately ensuring people have the right information where and when they need it.

• To amend and update resources as needed on Canva, developing and updating them as required.

• Support the development of communication materials including Easy Read Guides with support from Service Manager.

• To coordinate the arrangement of meetings, conferences and other events.

• To minute and keep a record of meetings as required.

• To manage the purchasing of service and employee resources as required using Gaddum finance processes.

• To curate online resources, internally and externally.

• To develop and maintain administrative systems as needed.

Reporting and Monitoring

• To compile data as requested to assist in the production of monthly and quarterly reports as requested following standard operating procedures

• To run reports as appropriate using agreed databases (such as, but not limited to, NHS and Local Authority) databases.

• To build, run and amend reports to meet changing reporting requirements.

• To ensure data relating to client contact are accurately recorded on our case management system (such as, but not limited to, referral and feedback forms).

• To use Microsoft Excel and any other appropriate system to review and manage reports in line with data reporting requirements.

• To input outcome monitoring forms accurately on to case management systems from a range of mediums including online forms, paper form and other formats as preferred by the client.

• In respect of data entry, identify and support the organisation’s migration into technological solutions that remove the need for third person data input.

• Ensure best practice Information Governance approaches are in place to maintain the best data management systems possible – ensuring compliance with the Information Commissioner’s Office and Gaddum’s Information Governance Framework.

Managing referrals and maintaining records

• Process inbound webform referrals, checking for accuracy, duplication and completeness of data.

• Support, alongside colleagues, the development of referral routes that align with service needs.

• Identify gaps in completeness of data for reporting requirements and develop solutions to address them going forward (e.g. identifying training options to upskill colleagues).

• Ensure best practice Information Governance approaches are in place to maintain the best data management systems possible – ensuring compliance with the Information Commissioner’s Office and Gaddum’s Information Governance Framework. Communication with clients and professionals

• Managing team inboxes, responding to emails as appropriate and delegating communication to appropriate colleagues.

• Respond to voicemails as appropriate, ensuring people receive a timely and professional response and resolving issues with as fewer contacts as possible.

• Contact clients for feedback, where appropriate, and accurately input feedback into outcome monitoring fields.

Reporting to the CEO, this role will take overall strategic responsibility for the financial and operational management of MyBnk. The role will manage the internal and external financial processing and reporting, ensuring statutory and donor compliance, and foster a business partnering approach between the Finance team and the wider organisation. Our Finance and Operations Director will offer strategic insight into planning, forecasting, financial modelling and budgeting. The role will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team, and be a trusted expert advising the Board of Trustees. They will be a key driver of operational efficiency and improvement. 

We are holding an information webinar about this role on 31st January at midday. Please register for it via the job pack. All registrants will receive a copy of the recording.

MyBnk Directors are expected to identify and secure strategic partnerships that benefit the organisation. Equally, Directors will exemplify and model the MyBnk values of: 

• Young at heart, serious in intent 

• Stories are the best means of education 

• We live in the real world 

This role is a great opportunity to bring your professional toolkit to an exciting, growing and purpose driven charity doing vital work for our society. You will have the resources, support, and visibility you need from the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees. For the right person it will be a career-shaping role.

Strategic Financial Management 

• Lead budgeting and management accounting processes, ensuring that senior management and trustees have a strong understanding of the financial implications of their plans and decisions, including forward financial modelling and forecasts, variance analyses, cashflow forecasts and reserves targets. 

• Ensure business partnering is in place that allows senior management and trustees are able to obtain answers to financial queries, relevant analyses, and updated information when necessary. 

• Leadership on all aspects of statutory annual reporting and audits, working with the external auditors, including the implementation of findings and improvement areas. 

• Working with senior management team to ensure donor-related processes are compliant, efficient, and provide the best results for the charity. 

• Ensure that all finance systems, policies and controls are fit for purpose and well understood across the charity. 

• Line-manage the finance team. 

Operational Financial Management 

• Oversee transactional processing, to ensure these are efficient and accurate, and accounting transactions are compliant with relevant accounting standards. 

• Oversee payroll, ensuring this is managed efficiently, accurately, and is compliant with HMRC and pensions regulations 

• Oversee internal management accounting and donor reporting and contract management 

• Oversee the financial aspects of donor acquisition 

• Ensure VAT reporting and other tax filings are completed on time and accurately 

• Manage the organisation’s cashflow and reserves levels, and maximise any potential investment returns 

Operational Delivery 

• Supported by the Systems Transformation and Database team, you will systematically enhance, streamline and optimise operational processes and systems to enhance the working practices of the organisation. 

• You will lead on efficiency, quality, and scalability while driving technological advancement. This includes systems, IT, CRM, facilities and vendor management. You will be supported by a Senior Systems and Transformation Manager and a Database Manager and our outsourced IT provider. 

• Enhancing adherence to organisational systems, e.g. Office 365, Sharepoint, Salesforce, ensuring the organisation becomes more efficient and effective in how it works.

• Maintain MyBnk’s risk register and ensure its regular review throughout the organisation.

Governance 

• Operate in the capacity of Company Secretary and ensure compliance with Companies House and the Charity Commission.

• Support the strategic development of the organisation to ensure it has appropriate management and governance in place as we continue to grow. 

• Ensuring compliance with charity and company law including UK GDPR and producing timely updating of accurate company records 

• With the CEO, ensure the appropriate scheduling and recording of the work of our Board of Trustee and sub committees ensuring papers are produced and that business flows effectively between the SLT and the board. 

Whilst much of this role is naturally about the internal mechanisms, all MyBnk Directors are proactively exploring and securing strategic partnerships that benefit the organisation. You will be a leader in your field and MyBnk will support you in shouting about the great work you will be doing here. 

Note: Applicants must be UK based within a reasonable commute of London.  Application without a cover letter will not be considered.

Location                      Home based (Home working with regular meetings in London)

Hours Full Time, permanent (flexibility may be offered for an excellent candidate.)

Reports to Director of Policy and Research

Main purpose and scope of the role:

Parentkind is a national charity working with more than 23,500 Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs), Parent Councils and Schools. We are the voice of parents in policy making. 

We are an ambitious organisation and we are looking for an ambitious and highly motivated individual to support our work in Westminster and Whitehall. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of public affairs, advocacy and/or working in a policy environment. 

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated individual able to take on responsibility and lead. 

The role will involve:

• Managing the work of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Parents to make this one of the most high profile APPGs in Parliament.
• Organising events to communicate our research, including roundtables, lunches/dinners and launch events in Westminster. 
• Leading our political and policy stakeholder engagement activity to ensure we have strong relationships where they matter. 
• Dissemination of our research to political and policy audiences to ensure our research is seen by the right people. 
• Support our parent research, including polling of parents and making policy recommendations based on this research. 

As a UK wide charity, you will be expected to support our work in other parts of the UK and the devolved administrations. 

We would particularly welcome candidates with media experience, including writing press releases and placing stories with national media outlets.

Duties and key responsibilities

Managing the work of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Parents. 

• Developing a plan for the APPG to achieve our ambition of making this one of the most high profile APPGs in Parliament.
• Raising the profile of the APPG for Parents and increasing the number of MPs and peers engaged with its work. 
• Organising well attended APPG meetings and events. 
• Providing the secretariat to the APPG and working with the Officers to deliver the work of the Group.

Organising events to communicate our research, including roundtables, lunches/dinners and launch events in Westminster. 

• Manage and organise research/policy led events with political/policy audiences, including roundtables, lunches/dinners and launch events.
• Increase attendance at these events to make sure we are successfully engaging with political/policy audiences.

Leading our political and policy stakeholder engagement activity to ensure we have strong relationships where they matter. 

• Developing our stakeholder database of priority contacts.
• Actively arranging high value meetings to promote Parentkind.
• Maintaining a consistent level of communication with political/policy audiences on behalf of Parentkind.

Dissemination of our research to political and policy audiences to ensure our research is seen by the right people. 

• Taking responsibility for high quality dissemination of our research and evidence to political/policy audiences. 

Support our parent research, including polling of parents and making policy recommendations based on this research.

• Working across the organisation to support our parent polling activity with engaging and topical questions.
• Support the development of policy recommendations based on our research.
• Writing concise and compelling briefing documents.

Assistant Head of Operations

We are seeking an Assistant Head of Operations to play a key role in delivering impactful mental health services and driving operational excellence.

Position: Assistant Head of Operations
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 FTE (£30,400 - £32,000 pro rata)
Location: Rochdale, with some flexibility for hybrid working
Hours: 28 hours per week (4 days), with flexibility for meetings and service requirements
Closing Date: 7th February 2025
Interviews: 14th February 2025

About the Role

As the Assistant Head of Operations, you’ll support the Head of Operations in managing and developing mental health services across the organisation. You will provide leadership to service managers, ensuring operational efficiency, effective service delivery, and alignment with the organisation’s values and goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Line managing service managers to ensure high-quality service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Collaborating on strategic planning and aligning operations with organisational goals.
• Supporting the development and retention of staff through training and professional development opportunities.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, commissioners, and community partners.
• Assisting with risk management, safeguarding, and compliance with GDPR and other legal standards.
• Representing the organisation externally to promote services and partnerships.
• Identifying and contributing to new funding opportunities and service improvements.

This is a unique opportunity to influence service delivery and operational strategy in a growing and dynamic mental health charity.

About You

To succeed in this role, you’ll be a proactive and experienced leader with a strong commitment to improving mental health services.

Essential skills and experience include:

• A Level 5 qualification or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Proven experience managing teams and delivering service outcomes in a mental health or charity sector.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in safeguarding and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

About the Organisation

You will be working for an independent, local mental health charity who have been providing services to those within the Borough of Rochdale for 35 years! They are committed to promoting recovery and well-being, empowering individuals to lead meaningful lives, through a range of services and group sessions. Dedicated to empowering individuals with mental health needs to lead fulfilling lives. Their services prioritise lived experience, collaboration, and community integration, promoting hope and resilience at every level. As part of the team, you’ll contribute to an organisation committed to openness, responsiveness, and unstoppable support for those in need.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Operations Manager, Mental Health Services Manager, Programme Manager, Service Delivery Lead, or Charity Development Manager. #INDNFP

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and contribute to transforming lives in your community. 

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

Transforming Lives for Good (TLG) are a national Christian charity working in partnership with local churches to give struggling children a hope and a future. We are looking for a well-organised, relational leader who is passionate about the way TLG enables local churches across the UK to get alongside struggling families in their communities. The Church Relationships Lead will work as part of the national Volunteer Programmes (VP) Team, reporting to the Early Intervention Network Support Manager and collaborating with staff responsible for programme training and development.

This is an exciting time to join our growing VP team to support an increasing number of churches who have chosen to partner with TLG through running the Early Intervention (EI) programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and supporting EI Coordinators to effectively run their centres, as well as training new EI coach teams.

TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. TLG is also committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds, to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

Hours: Part Time, 30 hours per week

Location: Homebased with access to Greater London and the South

Closing Date: 18th February 

Initial Interviews: 26th February Online

Final Interviews: 4th March at our National Support Office in West Yorkshire

A rare and exciting opportunity to support the fundraising, strategic development and impact evaluation of a wide range of Charities in the UK, as part of a friendly and supportive consulting team.

Charity Fundraising Ltd provides a comprehensive range of fundraising, strategic consultancy and evaluation services to Charities and other not-for-profit organisations. Established in 2000, our services range from grant and contract bid writing and review, to developing fundraising strategies, developing M&E frameworks and undertaking project and programme evaluations. We also offer a range of strategic support, mentoring and training. We work with lots of amazing charities, both local and national, small and large, across the UK, covering themes such as: Homelessness; addiction; youth; community; disability; mental health; minoritised groups; medical conditions; heritage; environment and more.

We are seeking an exceptional fundraiser who can offer a strong track record of driving organisational growth in the voluntary sector. Multi-year experience in two or more of the following core service areas is essential:

• Achieving major grant funding from trusts, foundations, lottery distributors, public sector agencies or similar.
• Planning and developing successful fundraising strategies and action plans.
• Undertaking voluntary sector project evaluations / developing M&E frameworks.
• Planning and developing successful contract tender submissions.

The role is varied and interesting - managing a portfolio of clients and supporting them directly or strategically with their fundraising, impact evaluation and organisational development. Our consultants are all employees and we work closely together as a supportive team, sharing and developing skills and knowledge. We anticipate the appointee may not hold experience across all core areas of our services. We will enable the appointee to focus on projects that play to their strengths and experience and provide further support and training as necessary.

Based from home (must be UK resident), with ad hoc client and team meetings/socials (all travel paid), mostly within England. All IT equipment provided. Full-time or part-time (minimum 0.8 FTE - 28 hrs).

Benefits include: 24 days paid annual leave (pro rata), 4% employers pension contribution, potential cash / annual leave bonus, CPD budget and paid CPD time + lots of opportunity to learn from our experienced consultant team.

Please note that applications will only be considered where the screening questions are fully completed.

Here's what some of our team say about working for Charity Fundraising Ltd:

"I don’t think I have ever worked with such a nice bunch of people, everyone has been very welcoming, supportive and just all round lovely" 

"I really enjoy working for CF because I get to work independently with a diverse range of interesting clients, and am also part of a great, supportive team - best of all worlds!"

“Supportive and fun team; and great to learn new ideas from others fundraising skills, knowledge and expertise”

"I love being part of such a passionate, professional team and who prides itself on building close working relationships with each other and with our clients."

SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, which exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. We are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.

We are now looking for a UK-based capable Fundraising Administration & Operations Officer to provide critical support to the Partnerships & Philanthropy and Programme Funding teams.

· Enable smooth operation of systems and processes

· Implement standard operating procedures

· Support high-value fundraising and programme teams to work efficiently and effectively.

· Coordinate diaries, travel, meetings (internal and external)

· Accurate and efficient data collection and reporting

· Oversee Salesforce CRM and manage programme pipelines

· Liaise with colleagues across SOS Children’s Villages UK, the global Federation and external partners

If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with experience in operations, systems or administrative roles – and a passion for support teams working to improve children’s lives – we want to hear from you!

To Apply

Please read the full Candidate Pack attached which contains the entire job description and person specification and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 11 February 2025 at 23:59 UK time. We reserve the right to close the application process early if a successful candidate is found.

Please note: The post-holder must be UK-based. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.

We are recruiting a part-time (16 hours per week) Data Management Officer to join our supportive team who are committed to making life better for Manchester’s unpaid carers. This post is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about data, who enjoys working as part of a team and wants to use their skills within a small charity.

We are looking for someone experienced in data management, who can organise, maintain and develop our information systems, and produce reports for different audiences.  You might also have some experience supporting reporting and evaluation for a community or charitable organisation, but this is not essential. What is essential, are strong skills in Microsoft Excel!

This is a remote working role and can be worked flexibly, with a limited number of fixed online meeting dates during the month. There may be very occasional in person meetings in Manchester, primarily central Manchester. Your office/admin base would be your home address.

We offer training opportunities, flexible working and a generous leave entitlement. 

This is a permanent position.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 4th February 2025 at 9am. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 12th February 2025. We will contact successful applicants by email.

We are unable to accept CVs.

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, faith and religion, disability and age. Appointment will be made on merit alone.

If you are disabled we will support you throughout the recruitment process with reasonable adjustments required.

Thank you for considering Manchester Carers Forum!

About Responsible Finance and these roles:

Responsible Finance is the membership association for the UK’s Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs). CDFIs are community lenders, committed to delivering positive social impact, and offer fair and affordable finance to businesses, social enterprises and to people unable to access it elsewhere.

This is a pivotal moment to be joining the CDFI sector. Responsible Finance and CDFIs are poised for exciting growth following two record-breaking funding announcements in late 2024 which has seen the sector backed by Government and leading financial institutions including the British Business Bank and JPMorgan Chase. This follows Lloyds Banking Group becoming the first mainstream lender to invest in the CDFI sector earlier in the year.

This new funding will enable business-lending CDFIs to scale their reach and impact, supporting economic growth and financial inclusion across the UK. Successful candidates will play a vital role in helping to make sure that CDFIs are supported to build their operational capacity and maximise the opportunity this brings.

We are seeking (2 - 3) exceptional candidates to help us to deliver an ambitious Capacity Building programme for our business-lending CDFIs and support our growing member base. You will manage the delivery of key projects within the Capacity Building programme, work closely with our members and stakeholders and demonstrate versatility and flexibility to deliver outstanding results. 

No prior knowledge about CDFIs is required so long as you have a keen interest to learn about the sector and are passionate about increasing access to fair finance for businesses, underserved communities and people.Do not be discouraged from applying if you do not meet all the criteria listed in this job description. If you know how to deliver results, overcome challenges and obstacles, and are a committed team player, with a can-do attitude we want to hear from you! 

Purpose of the role

The Programme Manager will manage the delivery of key projects and support the Programme Director in overseeing the smooth running of a Programme Management Office (PMO) ensuring that the CEO and Board have the information needed to steer the success of the Programme. 

Key Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities across the 2-3 roles will include the following:

• Project managing the delivery of key work streams and projects such as the award and monitoring of grants to support capacity building and Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for the delivery of training. 
• Monitoring the progress of projects, identifying issues and proposing solutions, and maintaining and producing a range of high-quality project documentation (plans, risk and issues registers etc) to support effective delivery – and leading on project and programme board meetings.
• Working closely with CDFIs and stakeholders to identify needs, lead problem-solving, provide support to overcome challenges, and commission reports on progress – synthesising these reports into overall progress reports and presenting back to the programme oversight group and main grant-funder (JPMorgan Chase).
• A project supporting the technical integration of CDFI’s systems and the British Business Bank’s lending platform.
• In addition to the support for business lending CDFIs set out above, one of the role-holders may also lead a project to further develop Responsible Finance’s support offer for personal lending members and be the day-to-day point of contact for these members.

This is a varied and dynamic role, working closely with our members and a range of key external stakeholders. This job description is not exhaustive; it outlines the key tasks and responsibilities of the post. These key tasks and responsibilities are subject to change. Any changes will be made in consultation with the post holder.

Skills and Experience:

Essential

• Strong and proven project/programme management and delivery experience and demonstrable ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Highly self-motivated and able to drive your own work forward, but equally a team player with a collaborative working style. 
• Experience of grant management and/or contract awards and monitoring. 
• Excellent communication skills including concise writing skills and ability to synthesise information into an easy to comprehend format/narrative (both written and verbal).
• Experience managing project budgets.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills. Must be comfortable working with stakeholders at a range of levels. 
• Experience analysing and synthesising data from multiple sources and presenting findings clearly and succinctly to stakeholders and members. Fluency with applications such as Excel is essential. 
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and get information needed from busy people. 

Desirable

Working as part of a small organisation, you will need to demonstrate flexibility and versatility and have opportunities to support a range of other projects and support services for our members, developing a wide range of skills and competencies. 

Therefore, in addition to the essential criteria above, we are also interested in candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Experience in organising and delivering events and workshops.
• Experience of creating and delivering presentations.
• Experience managing web content, online newsletters and social media posts. 
• Experience in developing graphics/infographics using apps such as Canva.
• Experience with research, monitoring and evaluation.
• An understanding of CDFIs and/or lending helpful – particularly investor relations. 

 To Apply:

Equity and fairness are at the core of our organisation and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their best.

Please send your CV and responses to the following questions below to Careers4Change:

• What appeals to you about this job/Responsible Finance and why do you think you’ll do a great job?
• You are working on multiple projects. The people you need information from are super busy. How do you ensure project deliverables and targets are met on time, within budget and meet quality expectations?
• You are tasked with gathering regular programme reporting information from a group of Responsible Finance’s CDFI members. You will need to turn this into a report for the funder. Please describe how you would go about collecting the information, synthesizing it, and writing up a report.
• You are responsible for managing a grant awarding process for Responsible Finance’s CDFI members to build operational capacity. JPMorgan Chase has provided funding for Responsible Finance to onward grant. Briefly describe the key stages of the process that you would incorporate, and why, and highlight the key considerations for Responsible Finance in awarding grants to members.

Please apply via the Careers4Change website. 

Location: Remote, with occasional expenses-paid travel 

Reporting To:Programme Director 

Contract: 2-year fixed term contract with possibility of becoming permanent

Salary: Up to £35,000 (depending on experience)

Date Closes: Monday 3rd February 2025

Interviews will be held virtually in February 2025. 

At Gaddum, we treat everyone as individuals. We really get to know those we help, understanding their world to offer a range of support that’s right for them. Our promise of tailored support is made possible by our breadth and depth of knowledge, through our unwavering commitment to the local people of Greater Manchester.

Our experience listening to generation after generation, for nearly 200 years, has taught us the importance of considering not just the individual but also the relationships around them. Our innovative approach means we can not only build resilience but identify further risks and offer preventive support now and in the future. At Gaddum, we believe that by supporting individuals, we ultimately help support entire communities. Our aim is to empower and enhance the lives of people in Greater Manchester. We currently work in four Greater Manchester authorities, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford and Stockport.

Job Purpose

The postholder will be responsible for two key organisational areas:

- Practice Education to an allocation of student social workers: 80% of workload
- Support with induction planning and administrative tasks relevant to the student placement programme: 20% of workload

The postholder will be responsible for providing student social workers with effective, high-quality supervision and support throughout their practice placements and maintaining accurate records of student work undertaken to inform holistic assessments of students’ practice. This role will entail stakeholder engagement both with internal leaders and external partners. The role will involve maintaining close working relationships and crossover workstreams with the Business Support Team, Health & Safety systems, and compliance responsibilities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Student Social Work Placements:
• Maintain relationships with key placement providers through provision of high-quality practice education,
• Practice Educate placements for their entirety at the charity,
• Write reports relating to the above.
• Support a continual and iterative induction process with support when inducting students to all relevant systems – utilising experts across the organisation to deliver elements of the package,
• Work in partnership with Business Support to implement appropriate systems relating to e-learning and hand over to line management during induction,
• Support the arranging of accounts, in partnership with the Business Support Team to enable new users access to the organisation’s systems.

The details contained in this job description, particularly the principal accountabilities, reflect the content of the job at the date the job description was prepared. It should be remembered, however, that it is inevitable that, over time, the nature of individual jobs will change; existing duties may be lost and other duties may be gained, without changing the general character of the duties, or the level of responsibility entailed. Consequently, this job description may be revised from time to time.

All staff are expected to work within all Gaddum policies and procedures.

Are you self-motivated, flexible and adaptable, content to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team? Do you share our passion for serving those crossing our threshold and for those in need in our town? If you think this role could be calling you, please read on. 

We believe God’s vision for Coffee Bar is to be a place of wellbeing, belonging and community which strives for justice for the people we serve. We want to recruit someone who shares our vision for social justice, and who brings skills and experience to strengthen our team.

We have achieved a huge amount through our dedicated staff, trustee and volunteer team so why appoint a Capacity Building, Partnerships & Funding Coordinator? Our work and impact have been recognised by several funders, including The National Lottery Community Fund which recently awarded Coffee Bar a five year funding package. But there is more to do. We want to build capacity, enhance our collaborative working model and improve financial resilience so that Coffee Bar is sustainable and continues to respond to and meet the changing needs of our community. This new role will be core to developing what we do and how we work.

This is a new and multi-faceted role which will develop over time, although your key responsibilities will be:

•   Capacity building - developing skills, support and structures

•   Partnership development and management - sustaining and enhancing our partnership and collaborative working model with statutory agencies and fellow VCFSEs

•   Building financial resilience – including securing new funding

Because of the nature and the importance of this role, we are seeking candidates with experience in at least two of the three key areas (or deep experience in one of these areas).

We’d love to hear from people who are excited by this opportunity to increase Coffee Bar’s effectiveness, sustainability and resilience, equipping Coffee Bar for growth and supporting Holy Trinity’s mission of reflecting the love of Christ in the heart of Warrington.

The closing date for applications for this role is 24th February 2025 and more details about the role (including essential skills and experience) and the application process are available on our website. 

Safeguarding and safer recruitment

Holy Trinity is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and to safer recruitment. More details about the specific reference and screening check requirements for this role can be found within the Job Description and on our website.

About Us: 

The Infection Prevention Society (IPS) is a membership organisation dedicated to promoting and enhancing the science and practice of infection prevention and control (IPC) within all health and care settings. With a commitment to working collaboratively to prevent infection, the IPS is a supportive network for IPC practitioners, and delivers education and training within the IPC field.  With 2,400 members across the UK and internationally, the IPS plays an important role in supporting and developing IPC professionals and advancing knowledge and best practices to safeguard public health. 

Last year the IPS launched its new strategy: Working together to prevent infection. In order to deliver this strategy, in early 2024 the Board of Trustees took the decision to recruit the Society’s first staff team, moving the organisation from a model that had been led by volunteers and operationally managed with an association management organisation.  The intention is this decision will transform the Society, taking it to the next phase in its evolution, and furthering our goals of supporting our members, improving IPC practice, ensure equity of access and support for a diverse and multidisciplinary workforce, and influencing and shaping IPC education and policy.

This is an incredibly exciting time to join an important organisation in the battle for public health and infection prevention, and a chance to work in close partnership with the Board of Trustees to create and execute new activities which will grow and sustain the Society for future IPC professionals and have a positive impact on the prevention of infection. 

Position Overview: 

Currently, the IPS events and education portfolio includes: 

• Annual Conference which attracts over 700 attendees, 80 exhibitors/sponsors. The programme is developed and delivered by our Scientific Programme Committee, and the event is operationally managed and delivered by an external Professional Conference Organiser (PCO). 

• Up 20 one/two day in person/hybrid events currently developed and delivered by our volunteers, our corporate partners or a PCO. 

• Online resources – developed and delivered by our Education and Professional Development Committee (EPDC), Branches and Special Interest Groups. 

The Annual Conference will continue to be managed by a PCO and the organisation of our committees smaller annual conferences will be supported by our own team.

We are now seeking a dynamic and experienced Education and Events Executive to join our newly formed team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning, coordination, and execution of educational programs and events aimed at advancing the understanding and practice of infection prevention and control. 

This will be an exciting and challenging role where Education and Events Executive will work with the Education and Events Manager to deliver up to 20 one-day events per year, either as in person, virtual or hybrid events.

Key Responsibilities: 

Educational Programme Development: 

• Working with the Education and Events Manager, assist with the development and implementation of a comprehensive educational programme that aligns with IPS objectives and serves the needs of our members. 

• Assist with the production and development of educational materials and resources. 

• Take ownership of the promotion and communication of the IPS’ courses and all educational materials and resources. 

Event Planning and Execution: 

• Work closely with the Education and Events Manager to plan, organise, and ensure the professional execution of the educational programme including educational resources, conferences, workshops and webinars. 

• To be the point of contact with regional volunteers to assist them with their events, and ensure a consistent calibre of IPS event is achieved throughout the regions. 

• Under direction from the Events and Education Manager, assist or deliver all aspects of event planning and logistics, including venue management, online registration, delivery via a virtual platform, sponsorship and exhibition management, catering, audio-visual requirements, and onsite staffing as required. 

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful event delivery, 

• Actively work with colleagues to communicate and promote the IPS’ courses as well as all educational materials and resources. 

• Actively engage with sponsors, speakers and other stakeholders, and act as first point of contact for all enquiries. 

• Ensure any sponsor and exhibitor deliverables are met, and that stakeholders are satisfied with the calibre of events. 

• Foster member engagement through educational initiatives, ensuring alignment with the society's goals and objectives. 

Financial Management: 

• Develop and manage budgets for educational programmes and events to ensure that the event programme achieves a surplus within the first 12 months. 

• Consistently monitor budgets, expenses and revenue to ensure agreed financial targets are met. 

Marketing & Communications: 

• With the Education and Events Manager, help devise a marketing and communications strategy for both the educational and events outputs of the Society 

• Take ownership of the Society’s marketing and social media strategies as it related to events and education

• Regularly update the events and education sections of the Society’s website, and work with the Membership Engagement Manager to ensure maximum take up of educational courses and IPS events. 

• Disseminate marketing materials to regional volunteers and assist them with their events marketing strategies. 

Other: 

• Research potential sponsors and partners for programmes and events 

• Actively build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including industry partners, speakers, and sponsors. 

• Collaborate with relevant organisations to expand the reach and impact of IPS educational initiatives. 

• Assist with the development of individual events budgets as required. 

Our ideal candidate will 

Offer the following experience: 

• A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field (education, event management, healthcare, etc.). 

• Proven experience in education resources planning and management, ideally within a similar professional body or learned society. 

• Proven experience of planning and executing educational events, preferably in the healthcare or professional association sector. 

• Excellent project management skills with attention to detail. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to write for a variety of audiences, and able to demonstrate an innovative and creative approach 

• Strong financial and budgetary management skills. 

• Proven experience of managing, resources, workloads, deadlines, time etc.

Meet the following expectations: 

• A willingness to work flexibly as the role demands including the need to attend meetings/events/social events at weekends or evenings (essential) 

• Ability and willingness to travel (essential)

• A willingness to commit to their own professional and personal development 

• Ability to follow society governance, process, and SOPs etc.

• Have excellent negotiating and influencing skills

• A willingness to protect and champion the IPS brand and reputation 

Application Process:

We are committed to an anonymous recruitment process during the initial hiring stages to reduce any unconscious bias. This approach ensures a fair and equitable assessment of all candidates before shortlisting.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

Join us in making a significant impact on public health and infection prevention. Apply today to become a part of the Infection Prevention Society team!