Education Manager Jobs in Nw9

Overview

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO London) is looking to hire a Marketing and Communications Manager, reporting to the Head of Outreach and Communications.

• Job Title: Marketing and Communications Manager
• Team: Outreach and Communications
• Location: 41 Great Guildford Street, London SE1 0ES

We offer flexible and hybrid working but office-based work is required from all staff on a regular basis. For this role we require the post-holder to be in the office for a minimum of 2 days per week.  

• Reports to: Head of Outreach and Communication
•  Line Management: Senior Marketing Coordinator
• Term: Permanent Role 
• 28 hours per week
• Ideal start date: ASAP
• Annual salary: £38K–£46K (pro rata) depending on experience

We are open to flexible arrangements for the right candidate

About SEO London

SEO London is a registered charity in the UK dedicated to offering educational, training, and mentoring support to students and young professionals from low socioeconomic and ethnic minority backgrounds.

Our programmes foster pre-professional development, facilitate career access, and ensure long-term success in various competitive global industries. Since our establishment in 2000, SEO London has played a pivotal role in advancing workplace diversity and inclusion. Numerous alumni, who have benefited from our transformative initiatives, now occupy key positions in leading UK and global corporations and firms. Our collaborations span across industries such as investment banking, asset management, consulting, commercial real estate, technology, alternative investments, insurance, and corporate law. Through partnerships with our sponsor firms, we empower our participants by providing industry insights, employability support, and exclusive access to job and internship opportunities in their chosen sectors.

OUR VISION

A society where everyone, regardless of background has equal opportunity to achieve long-term professional and personal success.

OUR MISSION

To prepare talented students from underrepresented backgrounds for career success through industry-specific education and training programmes.

OUR VALUES

Diversity: We value teamwork and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought.

Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and forward thinking. We continuously seek new ideas to support our service users while ensuring the meaningful engagement of our sponsors.

Integrity: We act with integrity and communicate openly with all our stakeholders.

Collaboration: We provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all.

Who we support

SEO London supports students and young professionals from ethnic minority groups and low socioeconomic backgrounds. We aim to support those who need us the most.

Ethnic minority groups:  As per UK government guidelines, we use ethnic minority to describe all ethnic groups other than White British or other White backgrounds.

Low Socioeconomic backgrounds: At SEO London, socioeconomic background is assessed as belonging to one or more of the following: household income, free school meal status, refugee or asylum seeker background, experience of local authority care, education and occupation of parents, and history of having lived in social housing.

The Role

The Marketing and Communications Manager role at SEO London presents an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional to work in a dynamic environment. This position requires a hands-on approach and allows the individual to apply their full range of marketing and communications skills. The primary responsibility is to lead and execute SEO London’s marketing and communications strategy,

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Strategy Development and Execution

· Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy that aligns with the organisation’s mission, vision, and objectives.

· Conduct market research to understand target audiences and adjust strategies accordingly.

· Further develop our plan for B2B marketing.

Business-to-business marketing

· Execute a B2B marketing strategy aligned with SEO London’s goals and objectives.

· Create and manage multi-channel campaigns, including social media, email marketing, and PR, to boost SEO London’s visibility amongst existing and potential corporate sponsor firms.

· Produce sponsor-focused content, including success stories, industry insights and data-driven reports, to demonstrate ROI and the value of partnership with SEO London.

· Cultivate and maintain relationships with media outlets, sponsors and relevant individuals within existing and potential sponsor firms.

Brand Management and PR

· Maintain and strengthen the organisation’s brand image across all communication channels.

· Ensure consistent messaging and visual identity across campaigns, events and SEO London’s online presence.

· Collaborate with sponsor firms and other external partners to promote SEO London content in the media.

· Work with the Impact Team to develop and promote testimonials and highlight SEO London’s annual impact metrics.

Content Creation and Management

· Oversee content creation, including press releases, newsletters, social media posts and website updates.

· Collect and promote engaging stories and testimonials that highlight the organisation’s impact and promote its mission.

Digital Marketing and Social Media

· Review and further SEO London’s social media plan and engagement tactics.

· Manage and grow the organisation's social media presence on platforms such as LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

· Possess a deep understanding of social media, along with a high level of creativity and expertise, to make the organisation’s social media platforms stand out.

· Develop and execute digital marketing campaigns, including email marketing, social media ads and SEO strategies.

· Manage Google ads and Google analytics.

Public Relations and Media Engagement

· Build and maintain relationships with journalists, bloggers and media outlets.

· Draft press releases and pitch stories, and respond to media inquiries to increase the organisation's visibility and reputation.

Stakeholder Communications

· Coordinate and/or support communications with key stakeholders including donors, partners, and the broader community.

· Create targeted messages for different audiences, ensuring they are relevant and impactful.

Event Promotion and Support

· Support the promotion of events and fundraisers.

· Collaborate with external and internal event organisers to ensure consistent branding and messaging.

Marketing to student audience

· Drive the marketing and promotion of our programmes to students at campuses across the UK.

· Lead digital marketing campaigns for student recruitment during the recruitment season.

· Collaborate with the Outreach Manager to align outreach and marketing efforts, ensuring programme needs and KPIs are met.

· Analyse campaign performance and adjust strategies to optimise engagement and lead generation.

Internal communications

· Support the development of strong and consistent internal communications, working in the first instance with an internal project team.

Monitoring and evaluation

· Oversee quality control of all outputs.

· Use data to understand and improve the performance of the organisation’s communications efforts.

Analytics and Reporting 

· Monitor and report on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and communications efforts, using metrics to drive continuous improvement.

· Use tools like Google Analytics, Google Ads, social media insights, and email marketing reports to assess and refine strategies.

Team Collaboration and Line Management

· Work closely with other departments to align marketing efforts with programme goals and organisational priorities.

· Provide line management as required, including goal setting, performance management, task planning and execution, identifying learning and development opportunities, and hold accountability for the team member’s outcomes and outputs.

Person Specification

Essential skills and experience of:

· Proven experience in B2B marketing

· Proven experience across communications functions, including PR and social media

· Using data to analyse social communications performance.

· Project management and stakeholder management.

· Demonstrable success in building and maintaining high-impact partnerships.

· Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint) and Canva.

· Internal communications.

· Event marketing and promotion.

Desirable skills and knowledge

· Salesforce CRM.

· Photoshop.

· Knowledge of the UK’s education system.

· A deep understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Behaviours:

· Positive and proactive self-starter.

· Creativity and thinking outside the box.

· Ability to influence and engage various stakeholders inside and outside the organisation.

· Excellent written and verbal communication.

· Tact, diplomacy and integrity.

· Understanding and compassion.

· Highly organised, flexible, and independent.

· Application of DEI knowledge to foster a positive organisational culture.

Required qualifications

· Minimum of 5 years work experience including experience in a management position.

· Native-level fluency in English, with strong creative writing abilities.

· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent.

What we offer

· Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays.

· Enhanced Family Friendly Policy.

· Enhanced pension scheme

· Flexible working (2 days in the office) and a lovely office space by Borough Station.

· Benefits:

1. Employee Assistance Programm
2. Discounted gyms via Medicash
3. Charity workers discount Critical illness cover
4. Cash plan healthcare [AM1] and more... Timeline

Closing date for applications: January 6th
First and Second interviews: on rolling basis

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply as soon as possible. 

Equal opportunities Statement

SEO London is committed to ensuring that no prospective or current employee is discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, gender, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, socioeconomic background, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We also strive to avoid disadvantaging individuals due to any condition or requirement that is not demonstrably justifiable. 

Right to Work
Do you have the right to work in the UK? Unfortunately, at this time, we cannot provide sponsorship or consider overseas applications.

Join Operation Smile UK as our Senior Acquisition Manager and make a difference in the lives of children. We're searching for a fundraising professional with experience in acquiring new donors through a variety of fundraising channels including Door to Door (F2F), digital fundraising, DRTV, cold mailing and door drops. You'll be responsible for managing a £2.4 million budget and developing innovative strategies to increase individual cash and regular giving support. This role is not responsible for the supervision or direction of staff.

Operation Smile is a global nonprofit specialising in cleft surgery and care. We provide medical training, education and mentorship to surgical teams around the world, along with expertise, research and care through our staff and volunteers, working alongside local governments, nonprofits and health systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and drive recruitment of regular givers and cash givers to grow income and supporter volumes, in a multi-channel programme including Door to Door (F2F), digital fundraising channels, DRTV, cold mailing and door drops.
• Manage relationships with agency partners executing acquisition campaigns on behalf of Operation Smile UK for the betterment of the acquisition programme.
• Lead and execute our door-to-door (F2F) programme with the goal of expanding this form of acquisition fundraising over the coming years.
• Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of OSUK's digital acquisition fundraising program, including the performance of current agencies and consultants. Develop strategic recommendations and a future-focused plan that leverages the expertise of existing or new external partners.
• Full campaign management and execution in line with prescribed deadlines. This includes briefing agencies, sourcing content, managing data, copy development, proofing, briefing stakeholders, training agents, developing campaign analysis and reporting, managing costs and invoice processing.
• Monitor and report on budgets and assist in building future expenditure and income targets. Work as part of the Individual Giving team to reach strategic targets.
• Work closely with the Communications & Digital team, and Individual Giving team to ensure campaigns are in line with brand standards and integrated seamlessly with supporter retention.
• Work closely with the Individual Giving team to constantly refine the newly introduced ‘welcome programme’ aimed at transitioning new donors to retained donors and improving retention rate.
• To work closely with the Senior Database Manager and agency partners to review direct marketing acquisition campaigns and ensure that information is used to maximise income for future campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Senior Database Manager to develop and implement essential Power BI dashboards. Proactively request ad-hoc data analysis to track key acquisition metrics and inform strategic decision-making.
• Introduce new acquisition channels and develop existing ones within KPIs to manage risk and keep fundraising up-to-date within evolving channels.
• To ensure that campaigns are where possible integrated or co-ordinated thematically, creatively and/or by target audience to maximise impact.
• To lead in the training of external agencies, effectively communicating the work of Operation Smile to key representatives.
• Travel to meetings in the UK and overseas where necessary.

Staff Benefits

• Hybrid Working 
• Season Ticket Loan
• 1-day additional holiday each year to a maximum of 30 days annual leave
• Additional days off over the Christmas period
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced maternity and sick pay benefits, subject to length of service
• 6.1% employer pension contribution
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme, a confidential employee benefit designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life or work life, health, and general well-being. The EAP service provides a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7, covering a wide range of issues. 

Application Process

Please submit your CV for review. We will be interviewing candidates from the beginning of December (dates to be confirmed). The first interview for this role will be held in person at our UK office.

The full job description and person specification is provided as a PDF with this job advert.

Note: The deadline for applications has been extended until the 18th of December.

You would be joining us at a time when in the middle of last year, we launched our new identity as the Leadership Skills Foundation (previously Sports Leaders UK) alongside a new 5-year ‘Evolve’ strategy. Having navigated the challenges of the pandemic, the organisation has naturally placed an emphasis in recent years on retaining and sustaining the existing relationships we have with the 2,500 organisations (centres) that deliver our programmes.

Looking ahead, with new programmes and partnerships emerging, this role will now play a significant part in helping us expand the network of centres delivering Leadership Skills Foundation programmes and broaden the audiences we reach. Over the next few years, we aim to create an adaptable leadership skill offer that will increase our reach to more young people across, fully establishing the Leadership Skills Foundation as the trusted voice for leadership skills development.

We have ambitions to empower a more diverse range of young people with opportunities to develop essential leadership and life skills, regardless of their background. Having recently secured a strategic partnership with Sport England, this role will play a significant role in activating that programme, leading the co-ordination, engagement and management of local and regional stakeholders to deliver leadership programmes with identified target audiences, groups and individuals. 

The role will initially be a fixed term contract (to July 2027) but we aim to secure further funding for the role to extend.

You will act as an influential member of the organisation’s newly established Programme Delivery Team delivering the Programmes and Projects Strategy aimed at supporting growth, reach, and impact of Leadership Skills Foundation programmes among underserved and/or under-represented communities and individuals, which will in turn, benefit thousands of young people across the UK. 

This role will require someone with the ability to engage and inspire others, with strong and effective communication skills. You will need to be comfortable working collaboratively as well as independently and want to pro-actively lead on making a positive social difference to the individuals and groups benefitting from our programmes. 

Role title: Local Delivery Lead  

Reports to: Head of Programme Delivery 

Salary: £33,000 

Contract: Fixed Term to July 2027 with potential for future funding 

Location: Home based with some travel to other locations when required.

Hours: 36 hours typically 8.30 – 16.30. Monday – Friday. 

Role summary 

Main duties and responsibilities 

1. Responsibility for co-ordinating, engaging and managing local stakeholders to deliver leadership programmes with identified target audiences, groups and individuals 
2. Develop a shared understanding of the needs and barriers young people in underserved communities face in accessing leadership skill development and volunteering opportunities. 
3. Provide support to identified local delivery stakeholders to address and overcome these barriers to engage the target audiences. 
4. Identify and co-ordinate work with local delivery partners to create and activate local delivery area plans 
5. With support, develop and oversee the process and distribution of agreed programme delivery funding to local delivery partners
6. Deliver training, support and orientation to local delivery partners
7. Support identified stakeholders to test adapted leadership skill development programmes and learn from the delivery to inform future delivery. 
8. Establish a delivery feedback loop to inform the development of learning resources and programmes to overcome the needs and barriers young people in underserved communities face
9. Provide opportunities for the research plan, developed by the Programme Delivery Research Team, to be implemented to drive the improvement of strategic, business and operational planning and delivery
10. Provide connectivity between your work/engagement with delivery centres and the work of the Business and Market Development Teams
11. Capture and share best practice to support the wider adoption across community and partner networks
12. Work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to successfully influence and deliver agreed programme objectives and key results 
13. Maintain a working knowledge and up to date awareness of the landscape and audiences the Leadership Skills Foundation works with and aspires to work with 

Key Relationships 

Internal 

• Head of Programme Delivery (line manager) 

• Programme Delivery Research Manager 

• Programme Delivery Research Executive 

• Innovation Officers 

• Finance Manager 

External 

• Local delivery centres and partners 

• Strategic partners including organisations such as Sport England. 

• Research and insight partners 

Skills, experience and knowledge 

Essential 

• Experience of supporting individuals/teams and organisations to deliver projects and programmes. 

• Confidence to act as the lead contact point for the local delivery of a funded programme. 

• Familiarity with delivering and carrying out operational workplans and working collaboratively with teams to achieve them 

• Effective resource management 

• Experience of proactively supporting and managing local and regional stakeholder relations. 

• Analytical thinking and evaluation skills

• Strong interpersonal, presenting and communication skills with the confidence and ability to adapt styles to different groups.

Desirable 

• A proven track record in leading and delivering purpose-driven programmes. 

• Experience of collecting and presenting data and insight. 

• Experience of supporting programme innovation, development, and design.

• An understanding of the sport and physical activity landscape in the UK. 

• Experience of delivering informal education or skill development programmes 

Personal qualities 

• The ability to engage and inspire others. 

• A confident, collaborative individual that wants to lead and make a positive social difference. 

• Pro-active with the ability to work on own initiative collaboratively and independently. 

• Effective and confident communicator. 

• Adaptable to operational requirements with an openness to give and receive constructive feedback as part of a growth mindset. 

• A creative, problem solver with a focus on the individuals and groups benefitting from our programmes. 

Ability to travel across the UK required 

Home based role and able to travel and meet the requirements of this role (subject to meeting homeworking assessment requirements, which includes a minimum broadband speed of 18Mbps). 

Due to expansion of the team, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking and dynamic individual with knowledge of both physiotherapy and healthcare education to take on the role of Education Adviser within the Workforce and Education team.

In this role, you will undertake quality assurance and enhancement work with providers of physiotherapy education and will progress project work in areas aligned with developments in UK physiotherapy education. The role has a particular focus on ensuring innovative approaches to curriculum design and practice education, whilst taking account of changing patient needs, population health, service delivery models and contemporary developments in physiotherapy practice. The post holder will work with members to engage with developments relating to education delivery, commissioning and workforce planning; and support Higher Education Institutions in creating new pre- and post-registration programmes that support the creation of a physiotherapy workforce fit for the future.

You will also contribute to broader CSP education activity. This includes formulating position statements in key policy areas, undertaking education review processes and continuing to strengthen our links with physiotherapy education providers across the UK, again taking account of changes across health and social care and the university sector. In this role, you will work with other members of the CSP across the directorates to support corporate activity in line with the CSPs corporate strategy.

The post will suit someone with a developed knowledge of physiotherapy and healthcare education, who has the insight and skills to pick up project briefs swiftly and to progress activity to completion within tight timeframes. It requires someone with strong skills in networking, project management, communication, negotiation, policy analysis and drafting accessible written materials.  We are particularly seeking someone who has experience in the post-graduate physiotherapy education space. 

The role is home based, however you will be required to travel regularly across the UK, including to the CSP London office, to meet the requirements of this role.

Why work for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy?

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's 65,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and support workers; and one of the largest representative bodies in healthcare.

At the CSP, our goal is to create a culture characterised by innovation, respect, encouragement, passion and teamwork. We all strive for continuous improvement and to be the best at everything we do. We aspire to work in a way that embodies our values of learning, courage, inclusive and integrity. Our shared values are part of our organisational DNA, reflecting the expectations we have of ourselves and others. They guide what we do and how we do it, to have the greatest impact for our members.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, Christmas office closure between 25 December to 01 January and generous pension scheme with 12% employer contribution.

To enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life, we would be happy to discuss flexible working arrangements with shortlisted candidates (subject to business needs).

Closing date: 10am, 26th November 2024

Interview date: Monday 16th December (Virtual on MS Teams)

The CSP is committed to equity of opportunity, aiming to provide a working and learning environment free from discrimination. We are taking appropriate steps to create a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we work and live in. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from candidates under-represented in the CSP’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ people. Please note, all candidates will be expected to actively demonstrate their commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Belonging throughout the application and interview stages.

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The Senior Marketing, Communications and Public Affairs Manager will drive growth and retention, provide strong advocacy for the library, information, and knowledge management profession, and ensure effective, joined-up marketing, communications, and public affairs activities. Working closely with the Business Development Director, you will play a pivotal role in achieving CILIP’s goals and demonstrating strong advocacy for our profession.

Full Time 35 hours per week | Fixed Term 12 months | Hybrid | Closing Date 28th November 2024
Salary: £50,085

Job Reference: SMC01 (Please quote this on any correspondence)

An exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the success of the leading professional body for librarians and information professionals.

The Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) is a London-based charity with a friendly, hardworking team supporting our members in the UK and internationally.  We are the only independent voice for the UK’s information profession. We are guided by our Royal Charter to develop and improve library and information services.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leading, developing, and managing high-performing teams within a marketing and communications context. They will possess a creative flair, strong editorial judgment, and an eye for detail, capable of developing compelling copy and engaging ideas. The successful candidate should have a proven track record in developing and implementing effective marketing and communications campaigns, including digital campaigns, and have experience working with national and international media. They should also demonstrate strong networking skills, political awareness, and the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders. Experience in the membership sector, charitable context, or information, knowledge, or library sectors would be advantageous.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Develop and execute integrated marketing and communications strategies across all channels to support CILIP’s objectives, particularly focusing on member retention and recruitment.
• Oversee media and public affairs activities, including planning proactive PR campaigns, managing crisis communications, and maintaining CILIP’s reputation as a thought leader.
• Engage and influence key stakeholders through effective public affairs strategies, growing CILIP’s profile, and positioning CILIP strategically on key policy issues.
• Ensure consistent use of CILIP’s brand guidelines and collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief for a unified content strategy.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of marketing and communications initiatives, making data-driven improvements to enhance performance.

About CILIP

The Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) is the UK’s library and information association. We promote education, literacy and prosperity for all by raising standards in libraries, information and knowledge management. We work to improve services, develop our members’ expertise and champion the sector. We are the only independent voice for the UK’s information profession. We are guided by our Royal Charter to develop and improve library and information services.

This is a fabulous opportunity to join a modern charity and professional body. CILIP is at an exciting phase in its growth with significant investments in member offerings and digital transformation plans.

Why work for CILIP Hybrid working

• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata’d for part time employees)
• The option to buy up to 5 days' additional annual leave
• Generous pension scheme (Employer contribution of 10%, employee contribution of 5%) including death in service benefit
• Access to CILIP’s Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous enhanced leave benefits, including occupational sick pay, maternity leave, paternity leave and carers leave
• Annual flu vaccination voucher
• Perkbox employee discounts and wellbeing hub
• Contribution to eye tests

Vacancy Reference: BfN2025/62

Job Title: Employee Relations Manager

Salary: £17.44 per hour (FTE Salary £34,008 – for 37.5 hours)

Number of Posts: 1

Type of Contract: Permanent

Start Date: January 2025

Hours of Work: 24 per week

Working Pattern: Hours to be worked over 4/5 days per week Monday to Friday during business hours. Days must include a Monday and Friday

Work Location: This role can work remotely Very occasional planned travel within the UK

Responsible to: HR Manager

Closing Date: 10/12/2024

Proposed Interview Date: Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th December by Teams

Job Information: We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join The Breastfeeding Network’s busy HR team. The ER Manager will play a vital part in our organisation and in the management and support of our people processes. This is a new and exciting opportunity in a fast paced environment. The role of Employee Relations Manager is a generalist HR management role and will be responsible for ensuring effectiveness of HR process and driving improvement across all areas of the employment lifecycle, as well as providing expert HR knowledge and advice to our management and leadership teams. If you are interested in progressing your career within an organisation which makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Please note for this role applications will not be anonymised

About SafeLives

We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good.    

Last year alone, more than 11,000 professionals working on the frontline received our training. Over 87,000adults at risk of serious harm or murder and more than 109,000 children received support through dedicated multi-agency support designed by us and delivered with partners. In the last seven years, more than 5,000 perpetrators have been challenged and supported to change by interventions we created with partners, making almost 17,000 adult and child victims of their abuse safer.

Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone.

The Role

Our influencing work is changing the UK conversation about domestic abuse, with both national
and locally based elected representatives and the officials and colleagues who work alongside them.

As our Policy and Public Affairs Manager, you’ll lead impactful policy initiatives that align with our mission to end domestic abuse and to ensure support for the whole family, preventing harm, reducing risk and supporting recovery. Working closely with our Head of Public Affairs and Policy, you’ll develop strategies which will amplify our voice and the voice of survivors, and deepen our policy engagement, particularly in relation to multi-agency work, health and family justice.

You will be joining the organisation at a pivotal moment as the new Government makes an explicit commitment to halve VAWG in ten years, including planning a new strategy and a number of new Bills to support this mission This provides an unmissable policy development and influencing opportunity to ensure that SafeLives’ priorities for improving the response to domestic abuse are taken forward by Government.

This is an ideal role for a dynamic and experienced policy manager with a commitment to social change and the prevention of domestic abuse.

You will be based in our London office and/or remote working, with regular meetings in London and occasional travel to other locations around the UK, including our Bristol office.

Benefits

• 34 days' holiday incl. public holidays
• Flexible working e.g. compressed hours
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
• Childcare vouchers
• Employee assistance programme
• Clinical supervision
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy up to an additional 5 days
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced sick pay
• Professional development fund
• Individual learning budget
• Restorative practice training
• Time off in lieu 

If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter and CV.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 2nd December 2024.

SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all; please see our job description for full details.

No agencies, please.

The Clink Charity has been at the forefront of offender rehabilitation since 2010 and has developed award winning training programs which have provided second chances to the most vulnerable in society whilst achieving superb results in rehabilitation and reduction in numbers of reoffending.

The Role:

Reporting to the CEO, the role will be responsible for managing all commercial and business functions for the Charity, (excluding Clink Events, our social enterprise which has its own business development function). 

This is a newly appointed position within the management team and is an exciting opportunity for a strong commercial manager who has previous experience managing office infrastructure, bids, contracts, business relationships and funding.  It is essential to have strong finance and IT skill, as the role will work closely with Finance and be responsible for running all inhouse IT systems. 

The role will be supported with additional resource from our Bids, Grants, Contracts & Tenders Manager, our Data & Analysis Officer and an external Consultant who advises on business development.

Contract: Permanent, Part Time.

Working Hours: Hours 22.5 a week.  Office Based.  Flexibility to work over 3, 4 or 5 days, but must include Friday as part of the working week.

Location: Bessemer Park, Herne Hill, London. SE24 0HG

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum Pro Rata, DOE.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Commercial & Business Development:

· Own our commercial relationships with the Ministry of Justice and other major customers.

· Bring in new funders and new contract business from the MOJ, HMPPS, Local Authority Adult Education Providers,              and Private Sector companies working in our field.

· Collaborate with our bid and business development team and with our marketing team on fundraising. 

· Take the lead on major new grant funding applications.

· Review and develop operational processes to improve performance and maximise growth working closely with the                Head of Finance, Director of Operations and MD Clink Events.

· Work together with relevant internal departments to develop accurate and consistent bids.

· Establishing targets for contract income, fundraising and grants, and ensuring the Charity meets them.

Business Management:

· Ensure the smooth running of our Head Office site at Bessemer Park, Herne Hill, London.

· Manage our leases and site infrastructure in Bessemer Park including managing our outsourced IT provider.

· Management of our in-house IT systems contracts relationships (Case Management, Sage, Paperless invoicing).

· Oversee all business accounts and contracts.

· Implement systems and processes to ensure all contracts are managed and renewed including competitive re-                      tendering as appropriate.

· Managing risk assessments for new initiatives and overseeing the risk register for the Charity.

Experience & Background Required:

We welcome applicants with relevant commercial and contract management experience from the public, private or not for profit sectors. Successful applicants are likely to have had a track record in negotiating public sector contracts and building relationships with commissioners and procurement professionals. Experience in education, training, apprenticeships or justice services would be of particular interest.

It is essential that the role holder is Financially and IT literate, someone who can lead the commercial function, manage our outsourced IT infrastructure providers and provide business leadership to the management of all internal supply contracts.

You will work closely with the Finance team and support the remote working Head of Finance to provide oversight and support to our finance team members based at Head Office.

Personal Attributes:

· Highly financially and IT literate.

· Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate colleagues and teams with the ability to work in virtual team structures.

· Excellent organisational skills to balance and prioritise their workload and meet deadlines.

· Knowledge of project management and risk management.

· Solid financial skills, including some financial/data reporting abilities (There is a Head of Finance who prepares all                Board & Management Accounting and a Data Analyst who leads performance reporting).

· Knowledge of relevant legislation & regulations and industry insights/trends.

· Strong strategic and negotiation skills to make sound commercial decisions.

· A compelling and engaging communicator, who is professional and able to influence and present well internally and             externally.

· Shows genuine empathy and belief in the values and objectives of The Clink Charity.

Preferred but not essential

Project Management Qualification (Prince 2 or similar)

CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of our work and The Clink Charity is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where all individuals feel respected and are able to give of their best. We strive to make our team truly representative of society and are committed to eliminating discrimination and promoting equality and diversity amongst our learners, workforce, trustees and stakeholders

To apply, please follow the link and upload your CV.

About the role

Join WorldSkills UK as a senior programme manager to lead the award-winning Centre of Excellence, where you’ll drive transformative change in workforce development and education on a national scale. We’re looking for a dedicated, results-oriented leader with a proven track record in managing and delivering impactful workforce development programmes. In this role, you will lead a team, ensuring high-quality outcomes, strengthening stakeholder partnerships, and making a measurable impact on teaching, learning and assessment across the UK.

Role purpose

The Centre of Excellence is WorldSkills UK’s flagship programme, dedicated to transforming the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment across Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). This pioneering programme drives innovation and raises standards by delivering world-class training and development opportunities for educators, ultimately enhancing outcomes for learners and ensuring the UK’s global competitiveness in skills excellence. As Senior Workforce Development Manager, you will lead the programme management of the Centre of Excellence, playing a pivotal role in advancing its mission. You’ll oversee a growing network of member institutions committed to achieving excellence by integrating international expertise and best practices from around the globe. Your leadership will ensure the Centre of Excellence influences every aspect of teaching, learning, and assessment, setting new benchmarks that elevate the quality of education across the sector.

Key tasks and responsibilities

1. Programme management:

Provide effective programme management ensuring the Centre of Excellence operates at the highest standards, with strategic oversight of all workstreams, including stakeholder engagement, resource management, and performance monitoring.

• Leading the programme’s strategic planning and execution, ensuring that all workstreams—including budget management, timelines, and resource allocation—are closely aligned with overall objectives. Proactively address challenges to maintain programme momentum and achieve milestones effectively.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to support programme success. Facilitate effective communication and alignment across teams, partners, and member institutions, promoting active engagement and collaboration throughout all programme phases.

• Establishing and overseeing a robust framework for monitoring and evaluating programme performance, focusing on impact assessment and continuous improvement. Provide regular reports on outcomes and insights, manage risks to ensure programme goals are met, and utilise evaluation data to inform strategic adjustments that enhance programme effectiveness.

• Overseeing the marketing and communication activity to promote the programme, ensuring it is visible and well-positioned among key audiences and stakeholders. Collaborate with the marketing team to develop targeted campaigns that highlight programme achievements, generate interest, and enhance engagement within the Centre of Excellence network and wider education and skills sector.

2. Network member Management:

Lead and execute a comprehensive member engagement strategy, driving value through targeted onboarding, recognition programmes, and an evolving account management framework to foster long-term member satisfaction and retention. Oversee tracking and analysis to inform strategic improvements and identify growth opportunities that align with the Centre of Excellence’s mission to expand impact.

• Developing and implementing a member engagement strategy, ensuring that institutions gain significant value from their involvement in the Centre of Excellence to include a recognition and awards programme to reward and celebrate members’ excellent practice and engagement with the Centre of Excellence.

• Providing strategic oversight to the enrolment and validation process for new members, ensuring that new institutions meet the Centre of Excellence’s standards, and work closely with the Network Member Manager to streamline onboarding, guaranteeing a positive initial experience that sets the stage for long-term involvement.

• Overseeing the tracking and evaluation of member engagement, using data to identify trends and areas for improvement. Provide regular updates on membership retention, engagement levels, and impact to leadership, and work with the Network Member Manager to develop strategies based on these insights.

• Identifying growth opportunities and enhancements to the programme offerings that can address emerging industry needs, supporting the Centre of Excellence’s mission and expanding its reach and impact.

3. Workforce Development:

The Senior Workforce Development Manager will lead a team of High Performance Skills Coaches to design, implement, and continuously improve a world-class teacher training programme. By incorporating global insights and innovative practices, this role ensures that the programme enhances teaching quality and raises educator capacity to deliver world-class education.

• Utilising insights from international benchmarking and emerging trends from global partners to incorporate cutting-edge methodologies and world-class standards into the teacher training programme.

• Leading a team of Skills Coaches to guide the development and delivery of high impact teacher training experiences, focusing on practical and solutions focussed strategies underpinned by international best practice that improve teaching, learning, and assessment.

• Overseeing the planning and scheduling of training activities to align with the academic calendar, ensuring that sessions are well-timed and accessible to educators throughout the year. Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications teams to promote training opportunities, generate demand, and expand programme reach, actively engaging member institutions and their teaching staff.

• Establishing robust tracking and evaluation systems to monitor programme outcomes, using data to measure the effectiveness of training content and delivery. Analyse engagement and impact metrics to inform ongoing improvements, ensuring alignment with Centre of Excellence goals and maintaining the programme’s reputation for excellence.

4. General responsibilities for a Senior Manager

In addition to the key tasks and responsibilities set out above, all employees at this level are expected to:

• Manage, support and motivate allocated staff to successfully deliver activities/tasks.

• Manage resources (including staff, volunteers, suppliers, and partners) so that all project elements are delivered to acceptable standards on time, to budget and meet the required specifications and objectives.

• Contribute to a performance driven culture ensuring outcomes and activities are continuously monitored, reviewed, and evaluated against grant KPIs, resolving issues, and initiating appropriate corrective action.

• Establish a strong mechanism to measure impact, capture, report, and transfer intelligence across programmes of work.

• Produce requirement specifications in line with WorldSkills UK’s procurement strategies for all outsourced activity.

• Maintain WorldSkills UK’s established management policies for dealing with risks and issues for the Workforce Development team and the wider organisation.

• Contribute to the successful delivery of WorldSkills UK’s strategic priorities and annual business objectives.

• Promote and comply with WorldSkills UK’s Employee Handbook and the policies contained therein with particular reference to those related to Health and Safety and on equity, diversity and inclusion.

• Carry out any other duty as may be reasonably assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility. 

Person specification Key:

[E] Essential / [D] Desirable.

Qualifications and experience:

• Experience in leading and managing workforce development programme or membership management in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) [E].

• Experience working as a manager within education or business with a focus on TVET [E].

• Experience managing multi-stakeholder education and training programmes for TVET teachers and trainers [E].

• Experience in leading or managing large scale complex programmes in the publicly funded sector [E].

Knowledge and skills:

• Knowledge and understanding of current policies and reforms in further and higher technical education, apprenticeships, and T Levels [E].

• Strong programme and budget management expertise [E].

• Ability to implement change initiatives, focusing effort and commitment on making change work [E].

• Ability to absorb and evaluate complex information quickly and use this to construct and manage robust plans which deliver the required strategic objectives [E].

• Understands consequence of actions and long-term impact and / or wider implications of decision-making process [E].

• Ensuring issues, dependencies and risks are identified, assessed, mitigated; ensuring delivery is in line with organisational prioritise [E].

• Able to influence, negotiate and manage the action of others, including remote teams [E].

• Able to develop and manage highly effective relationships and coordinate a range of partners and stakeholders both internally and externally to successfully deliver objectives [E].

• Proven ability to drive member engagement and retention strategies [E].

Personal qualities and attributes:

• Very reliable and with a high level of probity [E].

• Able to work to own initiative with broad direction [E].

• Able to think creatively and solve problems [E].

• Flexible in working methods and ideas [E].

• Excellent team player and collaborative approach to work [E].

• Enthusiastic and able to motivate others [E].

Special circumstances:

• Prepared occasionally to work outside normal hours [E].

• Prepared to travel within the United Kingdom [E].

• Able to spend time away from home [E].

This role is office based (as above) but with flexible hybrid working. It is expected the postholder will attend the office at least once or twice a week.

Full time working hours are a minimum of 35 hours per week, normal working hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday although we pride ourselves on having a flexible approach to our working practices and service delivery and are happy to discuss flexible working options, including part time, with suitable candidates.

25 days’ annual leave [which will increase by one additional day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days] plus public and bank holidays.

Reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates and every stage of the recruitment process.

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our mission, building partnerships that inspire community involvement, organizing impactful events, and recruiting dedicated volunteers. We’re looking for someone who’s not only organized but also skilled at nurturing connections. Whether you’re a teacher, event organizer, or volunteer manager, your ability to juggle multiple projects and engage with a range of stakeholders will be invaluable.

The Corporate Partnerships and Volunteer Manager is responsible for managing/maintaining our relationships with our longstanding corporate partners, and for recruiting and engaging their volunteers for our school programmes.

A key element of the role is identifying and presenting volunteer opportunities to prospective corporate partners, fostering new relationships, and expanding the organisation’s volunteer network. The Corporate Partnerships and Volunteer Manager will actively seek to diversify our corporate partnerships by engaging companies across wider industry sectors. 

In addition to recruitment, the Corporate Partnerships and Volunteer Manager oversees all volunteer logistics, including maintaining volunteer records and distributing relevant briefing materials to ensure volunteers are well-prepared for their roles. 

About You

The following skills may have been gained from a variety of previous roles. You may have managed volunteers or being an account/relationship manager for corporate clients. You may have been a teacher, managing classroom dynamics and education systems. You may have experience coordinating events or conferences where you were responsible for looking after delegates from booking to post event. Or you may come from a training provider or similar where you coordinated a calendar of events and interfaced with organisations and individuals.

Essential:

· Excellent relationship management of stakeholders.

· Confidence in public speaking and presenting opportunities to diverse audience and conducting one-to-one meetings and calls. 

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.

· Solutions-focused, with a forward-thinking approach to problem-solving and planning.

· Commercially minded, with a focus on identifying opportunities to upsell and create new revenue-generating volunteer programmes.

· Proficient in IT, with experience using Microsoft Office and platforms such as CRMs.

· Written and oral communication should be of a high standard

· Deeply committed to advancing social mobility and creating empowering opportunities for young people.

Desirable

· Experience working within a charity or in a CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) department.

· Experience of collecting and analysing impact data

· Knowledge of the youth employment agenda and the labour market opportunities for young people

· Knowledge and experience of the Tower Hamlets area

· Experience of volunteering

This role will require an enhanced DBS check. We operate a safer recruitment policy and we will check on multiple references before employment starts.

Partnership Lead

Job Purpose

The Partnership Lead will play a key role in operationalising and overseeing the support for approximately 34 school hubs across England, contributing to local school improvement. They will also take the lead in operationalising the renewal of all schools across the Challenge Partners network.

Schools within Challenge Partners subscribe annually and join forces in local hubs,  spanning England from Cornwall to County Durham. The hub works together over the course of the academic year pulling together a Hub Action Plan, which aims to tackle collectively agreed priorities using funding from Challenge Partners. Challenge Partners hubs provide the local element of our collaborative partnership. 

The Partnership Lead will build and manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and hold responsibility for ensuring all hubs have everything they need to provide an excellent experience to schools. They will also support the renewal of all schools, through leading excellent Customer Care practices and operationalising the annual retention campaign, working with the Partnership Development Manager. They will work closely with the Partnership Experience Manager and the team of Partnership Coordinators to ensure excellent delivery.

Established in 2011, Challenge Partners is a well-respected nationwide network of practitioners who engage in hard-edged collaboration and mutual accountability to ensure every school community can benefit from the combined wisdom of the education system. 

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Partnership Experience Manager, the Partnership Lead will have the following key areas of responsibility and will be expected to undertake other responsibilities commensurate with the role as requested:

Partnership Delivery and Development

Individual Partnership Delivery and Development responsibilities: 

• Implement the annual cycle of hub work, including planning and implementing key partnership correspondence, activities and events.

• Support up to five hubs of their own, working closely with internal teams to ensure a high-quality experience for schools across all selected Challenge Partners activities.

• Lead the renewals campaign for all schools across the partnership, proactively escalating any renewal concerns, and monitoring and reporting renewals data.

• Oversee the monitoring of the Partnership inbox, ensuring all queries are dealt with by a member of the team promptly and effectively. 

• Manage the Partnership budget; monitoring spending and signing off invoices within agreed budgets, including hub funding. 

• Lead on ensuring an excellent experience for schools in Challenge Partners. This includes, but is not limited to, monitoring risks and mitigating/escalating as appropriate, and leading on Customer Care and Pricing Governance issues. 

• Support the Partnership Experience Manager to deliver improvements to the quality of our hubs, ensuring all schools are getting excellent value. This includes, but is not limited to the engagement of new technologies, processes and ways of working. 

• Lead on the implementation of new strategies for delivery in your areas of responsibility with Partnership Coordinator support.

Support all hub owners through matrix working to: 

• Embed excellent account management, delivering outstanding support for our partner schools, multi-academy trusts and hubs.

• Maintain highly effective stakeholder relationships with Headteachers, trust CEOs, Senior Partners and Hub Managers.

• Induct new schools and hubs, making sure that all are appropriately onboarded to Challenge Partners. 

• Implement Customer Care work, ensuring that all members of the team are able to monitor Customer Care cases and identify solutions.

• Deliver growth and renewals work, enabling schools and trusts to renew their subscription with Challenge Partners.

Data Management and Systems 

• Ensure school data is accurately recorded on Salesforce (our CRM system) and work closely with the Data and Systems Lead to improve systems and processes.

• Monitor and report renewals data to inform renewals progress, predictions and strategy.

• Implementation of annual partnership evaluation work with the support of the Partnership Experience Manager.

Event Planning, Organisation and Monitoring

• Lead on the planning, logistics and delivery of an annual National Induction event for all new and rejoining schools, working with the Partnership Experience Manager and Leadership Team to agree event design.

• Liaise with speakers, venues and suppliers to ensure high quality delivery of the National Induction.

• Coordinate the team effectively to ensure excellent event delivery.

• Work closely with the marketing team to create a social media plan to showcase the National Induction.

• Monitor event quality and delivery, including dealing with and escalating issues to ensure positive solutions are reached.

Line Management

• Provide high-quality and consistent line management for up to two Partnership Coordinators, including regular one-to-one meetings and performance reviews.

• Identify opportunities for personal and professional development for direct reports.

• Provide accountability and support to direct reports to ensure excellent delivery across all Challenge Partners’ activities and meet key organisational priorities.

Matrix Management

At Challenge Partners, we work in a matrix structure which means that individuals collaborate across different work streams and are, at times, task managed by colleagues who are not their direct line manager

• Provide consistent and high quality task management to all Partnership Coordinators supporting activities related to hubs and cultivating relationships with all hub owners.

• Provide consistent and high quality task management to all colleagues involved in school renewals. This includes upwards management of Managers and Leadership Team.

• Collaborate effectively with other line managers and teams to support Partnership Coordinators to provide excellent delivery across all Challenge Partners activities and meet key organisational priorities.

• Provide training to all Partnership Coordinators in Customer Care and hub support. 

Person Specification

Specific skills and attitudes we are looking for in an applicant are as follows:

• As one of our cadre of Leads, you will be a role model for our values at all times and a cultural lead within the team.

• Strong project management and organisational skills (a ‘completer-finisher’).

• Ability to prioritise effectively to meet competing demands and work under pressure, through excellent organisation and time management.

• Outstanding attention to detail, and pride in your work.

• Strong sense of proactivity, ensuring any issues are recognised and dealt with before they escalate.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deal with people diplomatically and appropriately, building rapport with those at varying levels of seniority.

• Positivity, optimism and agility - we are a small organisation and all staff are expected to contribute across the organisation (and sometimes beyond their specific job role) to ensure our success and sustainability. 

• High computer literacy - confidence and competence in using Google Suite, Microsoft programmes and Salesforce (or a similar CRM system) would be an advantage

• A willingness to learn and give and receive feedback

• A passion for education, and a desire to make a difference

About Challenge Partners

Who we are: Challenge Partners is a practitioner-led education charity that enables collaboration and challenge between schools to enhance the life chances of all children, especially the most disadvantaged.

How we do it: The Challenge Partners central team works closely with school leaders and other education professionals to facilitate a variety of programmes and activities for schools in our partnership. We ensure the knowledge and skills of the best in our network are available to everyone, reducing the variability in education provision whilst improving the performance of all trusts, schools, leaders, and pupils in the partnership.

Our team: There are currently just over 25 in our growing team. We are dedicated to working hard for our schools whilst enjoying what we do and who we work with. You will be working in a friendly and dynamic group with backgrounds in education, the wider social enterprise and charity sector, and the corporate world. The majority of roles are school-facing, and team members work closely with leaders in our schools to generate and refine ideas and create maximum value for the network.

Our values

At Challenge Partners, how we go about our work is as important as the work we do. This is underpinned by our six values:

Excellence

We work hard and with urgency, striving for excellence in all that we do. We put the needs of our schools first.

Equity

We treat each other/everyone fairly, with care and respect. We value, encourage, and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We are one team.

Courageous leadership

Everyone is a leader, encouraged and empowered to take ownership and responsibility for their contribution to our mission.

Challenge

We expect the best of each other and support and challenge each other as critical friends.

Collaboration

We work purposefully together and in partnership with our schools to achieve more together than we could alone.

Innovation

We use and generate research and innovation intelligently to continually improve the work we do.

Benefits of working for Challenge Partners

• 25 days of paid holiday per year

• An employer contributed pension - matched up to 5% of your own contribution

• Private health insurance 

• London and hybrid working - we require all staff to attend our office in London or be present at an event at least two days per week, with remote working during school holidays

• A supportive and friendly team

• A chance to make a real difference to educational outcomes

• The opportunity to progress and develop skills in a young and fast-growing team

How to apply and our recruitment process

Interviews will take place on Monday 9th December and Tuesday 10th December, at our London office (Resource for London, 356 Holloway Rd, London N7 6PA)

Challenge Partners is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates.

Service Manager

Location: Hayward Adventure Playground, 15 Market Road, Upper Holloway N7 9PL

Organisation: Kids Adventure Playgrounds

Working Hours: 36 variable hours per week and will include 1 working weekend in 4 during term time.

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Essential criteria: Level 3 qualification or above and at least 2 years experience of working in a playground setting / early years setting or other suitable experience

Are you passionate about creating enriching, inclusive experiences for children? Join us at Hayward Adventure Playground and help shape a vibrant, safe, and welcoming space where every child can grow, play, and thrive.

About Hayward Adventure Playground

Located in the heart of the city, Hayward Playground is a dynamic and inclusive recreational space for children and young people ages 6 to 25. Established in 1974, we’ve built a legacy of empowering youth through a variety of programs—from after-school clubs and holiday play schemes to weekend youth activities. Our mission is to create a supportive environment that fosters growth, exploration, and joy for all children, including those with disabilities.

About the Role: Service Manager

We are searching for an inspiring and dedicated Service Manager to lead our team and oversee daily operations at Hayward Playground. You’ll play a key role in crafting an environment where young people can feel valued, safe, and included. This is an opportunity to impact lives, leading a team that delivers creative, safe, and diverse play opportunities for children and youth across the city.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and Inspire: Recruit, train, and support a passionate team, ensuring everyone has the skills and resources to create memorable, high-quality play experiences.
• Champion Safety: As the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), implement rigorous safeguarding and safety protocols, keeping the welfare of our children at the heart of all activities.
• Oversee Facilities: Ensure playground equipment and facilities are safe, clean, and ready for fun! Manage routine maintenance and facility improvements to keep the space thriving.
• Budget and Resource Management: Oversee financial resources, ensuring budget targets are met while delivering a variety of engaging programs.
• Program Development: Collaborate with your team to design inclusive programs that cater to diverse interests, making every young visitor feel welcome.
• Build Partnerships: Work with local authorities and community partners to extend our impact, fostering a playground that is a true community asset.

About You

• Experienced Leader: You bring at least 2 years’ experience in a childcare or playground management setting and hold a Level 3 qualification or higher.
• Inclusive Mindset: Committed to creating a welcoming space for all children, including those with disabilities, through equal opportunity and anti-discriminatory practices.
• Safeguarding Champion: Experienced as a DSL with a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding policies, ensuring the highest standard of child welfare.
• Organised and Proactive: Skilled in multitasking, with experience in budgeting, reporting, and coordinating multiple activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Tech Savvy: Competent in using Microsoft Office and other databases for efficient administrative management.
• Community-Oriented: Experience working with external partners to enhance support for the children and youth we serve.

Why Join Us?

Working at Hayward Playground means being part of a community where your work directly supports the growth, joy, and well-being of young people. You’ll lead a team that brings creativity and purpose into every day, helping build a space where every child feels they belong.

Take the next step in your career by making a difference at Hayward Playground!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Assistant Finance Manager
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Hours: 21 hours per week worked over 3-4 days
Salary range: £19,796 (£33,000 full time equivalent) - £20,997 (£35,000 full time equivalent)

Principal Location: Hybrid working. In-person at least once per week at the centre, London Kings Cross, and remotely.

ABOUT US: THE GESTALT CENTRE

We are the Gestalt Centre, an established therapy not-for-profit organisation, supporting the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups, and organisations. We are a dynamic charity that runs, accommodates, and supports a number of counselling, psychotherapy, personal and professional development courses, and a range of therapeutic practices that enhance mental and psychological wellbeing.

As Gestalt Centre, our relationship with people who work for the centre starts from a place of trust. We see our structure as an organisational shape that we use to organise ourselves. What matters for us is how we all work together. We prioritise collaboration and ‘horizontal’ consultative decision making with individual and collective responsibility and accountability.

OUR VISION is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives.

OUR PURPOSE is to promote the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups and organisations through Gestalt education, training, and practice.

Gestalt is a life-changing approach to life, counselling, and psychotherapy. It enables people to develop meaningful relationships, navigate change and lead fulfilling lives by creatively utilising their own resources, skills, and strengths.

Gestalt Centre Values in Practice

Diversity, equality, inclusion, and anti-discrimination: We value equity and inclusion and welcome diversity and difference in backgrounds, identities, cultures, and voices. We also commit to anti-discriminatory action and encourage personal and collective awareness, reflection, and learning. It is integral to who we are and how we work and study together.

Kindness and respect for each other and the space we cohabit. Our relationship with people who work, learn and access therapy at the centre starts from a place of respect and kindness. This way we create a space where we can show up, work, and learn authentically and meaningfully. Feel seen, heard, and included.

Collaboration and mutuality: We work and study together, collaboratively and with respect and appreciation for each other. Every person matters and so does the collective.

Community, awareness, and personal responsibility: We are a community of staff, students, practitioners, and clients; working, studying, and accessing therapy at the centre. Individually and collectively, we are responsible for our presence and behaviour. Also responsible for our community and the space we inhabit.

ABOUT THE JOB

Job Purpose 

We are looking for a passionate and driven individual to join our tight knit team and make a real impact. A key member of the finance team, working closely with and supporting the Finance Manager, in a welcoming and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow on the job.

The role offers the chance to work across several finance functions, including management accounting, supporting year end audit, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and so it provides a great opportunity to experience the full breadth of finance work in a charity across all functions in a varied and interesting role.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day finance processes

• Assume responsibility for managing the finance inbox; answering queries from colleagues; students, commercial customers, and suppliers.
• Ensure supporting information for transactions is correctly stored in electronic format on Teams such as bank statements, remittance advices, credit statements.
• Assist the operations and administration teams as and when required, including with the preparation of internal reports.
• Other ad hoc support to the finance team as may be required including administrative duties.

Accounts Receivable

• Ensure that all income from a variety of different sources is correctly and accurately recorded in the finance system on a weekly basis.
• Income and customer account reconciliations and revaluations.
• Any other responsibilities relating to Accounts Receivable.

Accounts Payable process

• Work with the bookkeeper to ensure accurate and timely recording of all approved supplier invoices, requisitions, staff expenses and other expenditure in the accounting system and that all supporting documentation for all transactions are uploaded.
• Whilst the bookkeeper is responsible for making all payments, the Assistant Finance Manager has a key role in liaising with the bookkeeper and the Finance Manager, to jointly ensure that all invoices are paid on time.
• Providing cover and setting up payments when the Finance Manager is not available.
• Determine most efficient payment platform to process international payments and ensure these are recorded in the finance system at the correct conversion rate.
• Work closely with the bookkeeper to ensure accurate and timely recording of all approved supplier invoices, requisitions, staff expenses and other expenditure and that all supporting documentation for all transactions are uploaded.
• Carry out monthly Creditor account reconciliations ensuring that all balances are valid and backed up with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Assist with the set up all payroll payments in time for the monthly pay day. This involves ensuring correct amount (which may differ from the salary of the individual’s employment contract) and method of payment across all HQ staff.

Budgeting, management accounting and forecasting

• Assist the Finance Manager and CEO with the preparation of the annual budget, quarterly management accounts and forecast.

Year End Audit

• Assist the Finance Manager with answering queries form auditors and completing balance sheet reconciliations.

Systems and Processes

At the Gestalt Centre we’re in the process of updating and embedding new systems and processes and this role will assist that work. For example, we have recently implemented new educational management and room booking systems and this role will be involved in supporting the integration of the finance and education management software.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education / Qualifications

Essential:

• 5 GCSE at Grade C or above including English and Maths.
• Post-GCSE qualification such as A-Level or T-level or Degree educated.
• AAT qualified, or part qualified CIMA/ACCA accountancy qualification.

 Experience and Knowledge

Essential:

• Sound understanding of double entry book-keeping including month end adjustments.
• IT Literate with strong Excel skills.
• Familiar with using Teams.
• Experience of working in a similar role.
• Experience of using databases.

Desirable:

• Experience using QuickBooks or any other cloud-based accounting system.
• Charity or third sector experience
• Knowledge of charity accounting and the Charity SORP.

Qualities and Skills

Essential:

• Excellent organisation and planning skills and experience, including balancing competing complexities of a busy role and prioritising effectively, forward planning and working to tight deadlines.
• Excellent numeracy skills, attention to detail and strong written, verbal and presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills, including conveying information clearly and adjusting approach, manner, and language to suit varying situations.
• Pro-active communication style, including keeping team-members informed and updated, as necessary.
• Flexibility and proactive problem-solving, always working with kindness and respect.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Able to plan and organise own work effectively and to work well in a dynamic busy setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work collaboratively with colleagues across teams and with external contacts and also independently on own initiative.
• Be willing to participate in and support the development of new processes and procedures.
• Fast learner whilst not afraid to ask for help.
• Commitment to Equal Opportunities and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• Experience working effectively and appropriately with confidentiality and data protection in mind and in line with organisational policies and practice.

The Senior Programmes Manager: University Access will play a pivotal role in the University Access and Digital team, overseeing and managing the delivery of high-impact interventions, including UK Summer Schools, The Sutton Trust Fulbright US Programme and Teacher Champions, that support young people from underrepresented backgrounds in accessing highly selective universities. The role requires someone with a strong understanding of the barriers faced by young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, and a commitment to supporting them in reaching their potential.

With strong project management skills, key responsibilities include managing the programme partnerships, overseeing the marketing and applications process, monitoring and evaluating the impact of our programmes, continuously refining processes for improvements, and ensuring that the evolving needs of the target demographic are met. The post holder will also be expected to share best practice across the organisation and be a key contributor to the development of the Trust’s strategy for engaging schools, teachers, and students.

Main duties

Ongoing Programme Management

• Leading on the day-to-day project management and delivery of the Trust’s Higher Education access programmes with oversight and support from senior staff, including UK Summer Schools, The Sutton Trust Fulbright US Programme and Teacher Champions.
• Oversee the performance of 12 UK universities delivering the Sutton Trust’s Summer School programmes, the US-UK Fulbright Commission, Causeway Education, and other external partners. This includes:
  • Managing partner performance against contractual obligations, including reporting and invoicing.
  • Building and maintaining effective and enduring relationships, including the onboarding and training of new partners.
  • Establishing a culture of collective learning through planning and delivery of events and best practice sharing.

• Overseeing the monitoring and evaluation of university access programmes in collaboration with external evaluation partners and internal teams; collating data and producing reports, ensuring the effective dissemination of findings and using these to refine programme design.
• Ensuring effective tracking, reporting, and management of programme data for university access. This includes using Salesforce (our CRM) for tracking partner performance, participant data, and programme outcomes.
• Managing programme budgets and reporting on financial status internally.

Programme innovation/development

• Proactively developing strategies to enhance programme delivery, ensuring programmes maintain their quality and reach, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Managing the development, implementation, and evaluation of special projects designed to evolve and improve university access programmes. 
• Development and implementation of the school and teacher engagement strategy to support our programme aims and contributing to trust-wide strategy in this area, with support from senior leadership.
• Helping to develop new programmes, including contributing to the drafting of funding bids by Development colleagues.

Team Management & Organisational Duties

• Line management of the Senior Programmes Officer: Marketing and Communications and the Programmes Assistant: University Access and Digital
• Contributing to the leadership of the University Access and Digital team, working closely with the Head of University Access and Digital and other senior programme managers to ensure effective and coherent management of all access-focused programmes
• Representing the Trust at external speaking engagements, as well as contributing to fundraising and donor-related activities when required
• Other duties as necessary from time to time

Person Specification

We welcome applications from individuals who have experience in:

• Strong project and stakeholder management skills, with experience in managing partnerships, overseeing programme delivery, and financial control.
• Experience line-managing staff and motivating and supporting teams to deliver successfully
• Proven experience in designing, managing, and delivering high-quality programmes ideally with a focus on young people facing barriers to Higher Education.
• A strong understanding of the widening participation sector and the challenges faced by young people in accessing top-tier universities.
• Experience working with schools, colleges, or universities,
• Demonstrated ability to analyse data to inform decision-making and to use insights to improve programme delivery.
• Experience of working with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to effectively represent the Trust at all levels.
• Strong budget management and numerical skills.

We are also looking for an individual who:

• Is sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage;
• High attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to take responsibility for multiple tasks.
• Personable, flexible, and discreet, with the ability to thrive in a small team environment
• Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)

Terms of Appointment

• Contract: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: £46,500-£49,500
• Working location: Minimum of 2 office days per week
• Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
• Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events / meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends
• DBS check will be required

Interviews

Applications should reach us by 9am, Monday 2nd December, with first round interviews held over Zoom on Wednesday, 11th December , and second round interviews held at our London offices on Tuesday, 17th December.

Safeguarding statement

The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.

Contextual recruitment

The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.

We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.