Group Activity Support Manager Jobs in Lambeth, Greater London

Battersea’s new organisational strategy comprises three core pillars: Prevent, Support and Care, and focuses on increasing our impact by helping more dogs and cats. Under the Prevent pillar, we will be focusing on tackling upstream the causes of poor dog and cat health and welfare in the UK. We will use our voice as a leading animal welfare charity to inform, engage and influence the public, the media and decision makers about key issues affecting the health and welfare of dogs and cats, and mobilise them to take action to bring about positive change.   

The Campaigns Manager is a new role that will help us to lead positive change through driving forwards our public campaigning strategy, working closely with colleagues in Policy & Public Affairs and Communications who will focus on governmental and media audiences respectively, as well as expert teams across Battersea.   

The postholder should have a background in public campaigning, with experience of delivering a strategic programme within a charity setting. The role requires expertise in driving human behaviour change as well as excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration both internally and externally.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 9th March 2025
Interview date(s): 18th – 20th March 2025 (1st round); 25th March 2025 (2nd round)

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

PHF has a long-standing interest in Arts Education. We currently have two Funds focusing on this area; our Arts-based Learning Fund and the Teacher Development Fund. As a Grants Manger - Arts Education, you will be particularly focused on these two Funds.

We believe that arts-based approaches can build equity in classrooms and support children and young people, particularly those experiencing disadvantage, to overcome barriers to learning. We know that the arts play an important role in supporting young people to thrive in education. The arts can enrich learning experiences, increasing young people’s engagement in school and learning and supporting key educational outcomes. The arts can also unlock potential by helping young people to develop skills in critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and problem-solving. In addition, engaging with the arts supports young people’s communication, empathy and emotional wellbeing.

Through our Arts’ Education funding we support arts/cultural organisations and education settings to work in partnership to explore how the arts can enrich the lives of children and young people and develop the professional practice of teachers.

In addition to our grant-making the Arts Education team supports a range of learning activities for grant-holders. This includes a formal Cohort Learning Programme for organisations involved in the Teachers Development Fund and informal online learning and networking events for organisations in the Arts-based Learning Fund portfolio.

What will be my main contribution?

As a Grants Manager, you will act as the primary point of contact between applicant organisations and Paul Hamlyn Foundation, undertaking enquiry calls, assessing applications and making funding recommendations to our decision-making panel. You will work closely with funded organisations in the Arts-based Leaning and Teacher Development Fund. There is a current portfolio of c 50 live grants that you will manage and be the key point of contact for. You will build strong relationships with funded organisations, responding to emerging needs and supporting them to achieve their growth and development goals.

Who will I line manage?

You will report to the Head of Programme – Education.

Who will I line manage?

You will not have line management responsibilities. However, you will be expected to work in a small and fully interconnected structure that relies on collaboration, flexibility and the ability to operate within both formal and informal reporting relationships.

What other key internal relationships will I have?

You will work closely with colleagues in the Strategic Learning, Insight and Influence team to – share intelligence; develop an understanding of the impact that our funding and support are having; and highlight and celebrate best practice more widely to help drive the change we would like to see.

You will also work closely with colleagues in the Finance and Resources team to ensure good and effective grant management.

What level of budget responsibility will I have?

Not applicable.

Main Responsibilities

· Alignment with the values and aims of the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, and in particular its commitment to social justice and equality, to tackling disadvantage, fighting prejudice, supporting youth voice and participation.

Grant-making and Management

· Provide a prompt and helpful service to potential applicants enquiring about the Foundation’s work.

· Work alongside the team to identify potential applicants and approaches to enable them to apply to the Youth Fund.

· Assess grant applications, analysing their alignment with the Funds’ criteria and priorities, quality and potential impact, and organisational viability; participate in discussions with the team to benchmark applications; reach a judgement or recommendation for submission to senior staff, decision-making panels and/or Trustees; and handle relationships throughout the process until the application is either successful or declined.

· Prepare written reports with detailed analysis and recommendations to present at decision-making panel meetings.

· Manage and monitor a portfolio of grants awarded including agreeing appropriate goals; reflecting on learning, impact and challenges; reviewing reports, managing risk; responding to emerging issues and needs, and authorising and generating grant payments in a timely fashion.

· Support the Head of Programme to review and improve our grant-making processes to ensure that they are accessible and do not perpetuate existing structural inequalities.

· Maintain grants database (Blackbaud Grantmaking) – ensuring that records are accurate and reporting and payments are completed to schedule so that we know the status of applications and awarded grants at any time and can better analyse and learn from our portfolio.

· Develop opportunities to provide non-financial support to funded organisations, work with colleagues to convene learning events, identify potential content, prepare materials and facilitate networking.

· Carry out visits to funded organisations to learn more about the work and its impact in context. Travel may be local or national across the UK.

· Support with grant-making and management of the Foundation’s invitation-only Funds, where relevant.

Learning

· Take an active and developmental role with colleagues and with funded organisations to help build their capacity, enhance the effectiveness of their work, advise on emerging and strategic issues and to maximise learning within and across grant themes.

· Participate in learning and knowledge sharing activities relevant to the team and wider arts and education sectors, including keeping up to date with relevant policy and practice to inform our strategy.

· Take on specific research or development roles within the team as appropriate, which might include maintaining strong relations with partner foundations, supporting funder collaborations, and the development of strategic initiatives.

· Help develop and actively contribute to cross-departmental and multidisciplinary working, supporting continual improvement and professional development.

General

· Represent the Foundation at external events, if required.

· Support the work of the communications team to ensure that news stories, grants’ listings, etc. are kept up to date.

· Liaise closely with the grants administration staff.

Person Specification

We recognise that this person specification is extensive, and you may feel you do not meet all the criteria. We are open to adjusting the role and how it is delivered to enable those from a broad range of backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

If you are interested, please apply even if you do not meet all criteria. Please note we are unable to offer VISA sponsorship.

Skills, knowledge, and experience

· Alignment with the values and aims of Paul Hamlyn Foundation, in particular our commitment to equitable grant making and being an anti-racist funder. The ability to apply these principles to ensure good decision making and support for those we fund.

· Demonstrable experience of working in the arts/cultural education sector, including experience of working in, or in partnership with, schools.

· Demonstrable experience of the processes of grant-making – from assessments to monitoring within a focus on children and young people OR an understanding of the main issues and practices that support or hinder relational, transparent and accountable grant-making

· Knowledge of current policy and best practice in arts education, schools and teaching.

· Interest in how social change happens; awareness of systemic and structural inequality and how this relates to the education system.

· A good understanding of organisational dynamics – such as business planning, financial reporting, performance management and governance – and how these apply to developing the business models, capacity and longer-term sustainability of organisations, ideally within the public or voluntary sectors.

· Good interpersonal skills including the ability to constructively engage with disagreement and to give empathetic and constructive feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with a range of audiences.

· Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information quickly and effectively.

· An organised and methodical approach to work, combining numerical accuracy with attention to detail and an ability to meet deadlines.

· Strong IT skills, (MS Office), the ability to learn detailed processes and use of databases to process information.

· Strong project management skills and demonstrable experience of delivering successful projects.

· Experience of understanding annual and management accounts, budgets and confidence in extracting key information from financial reports.

Behaviours and ways of working

· The ability to build relationships with a range of individuals and organisations, including senior staff, trustees, funded organisations, policy makers and practitioners.

· Resourceful and proactive, with initiative and a problem-solving disposition. Ability to spot connections and learning across PHF’s work and that of others.

· An ability to work creatively and flexibly in a small team, supporting other colleagues. Willing to and experience of working beyond your area of expertise across the Foundation’s other strategic themes.

· A strong personal commitment to learning and improvement.

Desirable

· Understanding of policy and / or practice relating to education in more than one country of the UK (i.e., Wales, Scotland and/or Northern Ireland).

· Understanding and experience of using Blackbaud Grantmaking grants management database.

· The capability and interest to acquire knowledge of policy and best practice in other areas of our current work.

· Understanding and experience of evaluation, including use of a range of methods.

Terms and conditions

· Salary circa £39,000.

· 25 days leave per annum, plus statutory holidays.

· The Foundation will contribute a sum equivalent to 10% of your basic annual salary to the group pension scheme (Aviva) and will match up to an additional 2.5% (optional) of your contributions from the date your employment begins.

· Life Income Protection and Life Assurance Scheme available from the date your employment begins.

· Private Medical Insurance with BUPA (once probation is complete)

· Office hours are normally 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday, but flexible working is possible around core hours of 10am – 4pm. Some flexibility is required from team members around evening work and travel to and from events and meetings.

· PHF operates a hybrid working policy and you will be expected to work at least 40% of your time in the office with the option to work up to 60% of your time from home. The contractual place of work for this role is 5- 11 Leeke Street, London WC1X 9HY.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrange

The Role

As Recruitment Manager, you will oversee and manage the day-to-day transactional and operational functioning of the Recruitment Team and ensure that Recruiting managers and Recruiting Leads are supported and advised effectively.

The role is Maternity cover for an initial 9 month period, full time 37.5 hours per week and generally works from home. There will be the requirement to attend meetings at our London office (Elephant & Castle) on occasion, as well as occasional ad hoc visits to services across England and Scotland.

About You 

To join us as Recruitment Manager, you will need:  

• Knowledge and experience of managing a variety of recruitment and selection related functions (essential)
• Demonstrable knowledge of recruitment including statutory requirements and Safer Recruitment (Equality Act 2010 etc) (essential)
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, advise stakeholders and influence across varied levels, remotely and face to face (essential)
• Experience of managing and developing staff effectively (essential)
• Project management experience (essential)
• You will be a self starter and be able to proactively problem solve (essential)

Please download the Role Profile for further essential and desirable criteria.

Your Rewards 

• Salary of £38,585 (including London Weighting)
• Committed to providing a Real Living Wage for you, through accreditation with the Living Wage Foundation 
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance 
• Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities 
• Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system  
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access 
• A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better. 
• We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team. 

 
The Team

This role is within the Organisational Development part of our People & Culture team, reporting into the Head of Organisational Development. We are a well-established team, supporting the organisation achieve strategic objectives through the workforce development plan. We’ve nearly 30 years experience at Phoenix combined, several CIPD qualifications, specialities in data, training and staff who have moved from our front-line teams.

Although generally working from home, we have regular catch-ups to connect with eachother and do take opportunities to meet up face to face for training or team meetings. We have a Central Office space in Elephant & Castle where desks are available and meetings are held. This is easily accessible by National Rail, underground and bus services. 

About Phoenix Futures 

Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment. 
We use our expertise to support people in their personal recovery and to improve their lives. We are dedicated to advocating for people who are often overlooked and stigmatised, to ensure they have a fair chance to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Our aim is for everyone to be able to achieve their potential for themselves, their families and communities. 

Interview Process 

We want you to feel comfortable to be your best during the interview process, so that you can get to know Phoenix and we can get to know you. If shortlisted, you will be contacted for a digital interview via Microsoft Teams for approximately week commencing 3rd March and be provided all details about the assessment process. There will be a brief exercise to complete as part of the interview, as well as advanced completion of a questionnaire. All details will be provided in advance so that you can feel adequately prepared and we can support you with reasonable adjustments as required.  
 

Please note, we will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may close this role should we find sufficient applicants with which to make our shortlist. As such, we would advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 
 

Are you a public affairs professional looking for a new and exciting challenge?   

About the Foundation 
 
We’re an independent charitable foundation funded by Lloyds Banking Group. We work in partnership with small and local charities, people and communities, changing lives and working towards a more just and compassionate society.   

Through unrestricted funding, support to develop, and influencing policy and practice we help small and local charities thrive, communities grow stronger, and people overcome complex issues and barriers so they can transform their lives.  

 
The Role 
 
We are looking for someone with a proven track record in public affairs to join the Foundation’s Policy, Communications and Research directorate.   

You will be responsible for growing our public affairs activity to increase the impact of both the Foundation’s and our charity partners’ influencing. With experience of building strong relationships with key stakeholders, you will help to ensure the Foundation, and our partners are helping to shape government policy and practice across a range of complex issues.   

A varied and interesting role, alongside this public affairs focus, you will also work across the Policy team’s wider influencing – from analysing charities’ reports to managing grants focused on influencing change. You will get to work with a range of partners and stakeholders, from frontline charities and the people they support to think tanks, infrastructure charities and high-profile parliamentarians.   

It is an exciting time to join the Foundation, under new leadership and as we shape a new organisation-wide strategy for 2026 – and at a critical time for charities and the people they support facing significant challenges and with a government that has publicly committed to increased partnership with charities.    

The Benefits  

• - Comprehensive training and development plan with a dedicated budget 
• - The chance to make a difference to small charities and the people they support across England and Wales
• - Ability to work across a number of interesting issues  
• - Opportunity to grow our public affairs activity

About You 
 
To be considered as our Public Affairs and National Programmes Manager, you will need: 
 
Key requirements and competencies:  

• Helping the Foundation deliver changes to practice and policy in a selected number of issues at national level (England and Wales) based on evidence generated through the Foundation’s funding, through building relationships, disseminating learning and influencing others.  

• Building relationships across government and with key stakeholders to increase the Foundation’s influence and increase opportunities for charity partners to influence change.  

• Supporting the Policy & National Programmes Manager in developing and delivering a programme of activity to champion and raise the profile of small and local charities, their value and the issues facing them to bring about changes in policy and practice to deliver change in communities.  

• Building relationships with key stakeholders to develop ideas and identify potential partners for strategic funding opportunities.   

• Providing programme support for grants programmes focused on influencing including managing application and reporting requirements and working alongside grant holders influencing change to increase both their and the Foundation’s impact.  

• Taking the learning from the Foundation’s and our charity partners’ work to share knowledge and expertise across the organisation and externally.   

• Producing reports, consultation responses, briefings and presentations which highlight our policy positions and spread our influence  

• Working closely with the Wales Policy & Partnerships Manager to strengthen our public affairs activity in Wales.   

• Working closely with colleagues across the Policy, Communications and Research team to strengthen our insights and the impact of our influencing.   

• Representing the Foundation at a range of forums and events and working with Communications colleagues to arrange / host events / meetings / roundtables to convene key stakeholders.  

• Working closely with Lloyds Banking Group’s policy and public affairs colleagues, sharing insight and learning to increase our influencing impact and achieve shared goals.   

• Develop and maintain an approach to tracking political engagement and the impact of our influencing.    

 
We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, religion or belief, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership. We want an inclusive organisation that reflects our community and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We believe our organisation will be a better, more creative and innovative place to work if we can harness the benefit of different perspectives. 
 
So, if you’re looking to develop your skillset as a Public Affairs and National Programmes Manager, please apply via the button shown.

Location:Remote in Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire

Hours of work: Full time, 35 hours a week

Number of positions: 1

We have an exciting opportunity for a Case Managers to join our team in the following region.

• Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire

Applicants will need to confirm that they are situated in one of the above regions on application

About the Role

A Help for Heroes Case Manager/Support Worker acts as a critical link between the veterans and the services they require, aiming to improve their overall well-being and quality of life by assisting them in accessing the services and resources they need.

Conducting initial assessments to understand the specific needs and challenges of each veteran. Developing a personalised support plan tailored to the veteran's unique circumstances and goals. Continuously assessing the veteran's progress and adjusting the support plan as needed.

You will liaise on behalf of veterans to ensure they receive the benefits and entitlements they are eligible for. Offering information to veterans about available resources and how to navigate the support system available to them effectively. Empowering veterans to become self-sufficient and independent by helping them build skills and access opportunities. Providing visible support in the community and conducting home visits. Building and establishing links within communities.

The client group for this role are veterans and families, including those who may be elderly, ill, or disabled. Given the potential needs of the client group and those certain requirements of the role fall within regulated activities, such as advising or guiding vulnerable adults, this position is subject to an enhanced DBS check or country equivalent checks.

Anyone connected with Help for Heroes may be at risk and/or vulnerable/temporarily vulnerable, either by statutory definition or through circumstance. Help for Heroes is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of vulnerable adults, children, and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

• Title : Project Delivery Manager 

• Location:  Camden, London 

• Hours:  Part time / 28 hours per week, worked over a minimum of 4 days (flexible working hours) 

• Salary £28,445 pa* (FTE £35,556 pa) 

• Status:  You will be hired as an independent contractor (self-employed basis)

• Contract: Fixed term contract for 5 months (with possibility of extension)

We're seeking an entrepreneurial strategic thinker and natural relationship builder to join our team. This varied and dynamic role offers incredible development opportunities for someone with strong organisational, numeracy, and stakeholder management skills to lead our impactful Ambassadors for Change programme & events; empowering young people to speak out and shine. Flexibility, quick learning and a collaborative attitude will be key to success in this role. 

Background

• Survivors Can Shine C.I.C is an ambitious non-profit organisation based in Camden, founded in 2019. We believe that every child has the right to a safe and happy childhood. Our commitment is to ensure that every child knows their rights and the power of their voice. 

• We raise awareness and facilitate dialogue about the reality and prevalence of abuse, by providing platforms to and amplify young people's voices through creative and performing arts. Our work is focused on bringing communities together in collective strength, changing perceptions around abuse and creating young Ambassadors for Change. 

• We value the insight of employees with lived experience of managing and delivering youth based projects. We recognise that using lived experience to drive social change is a valuable skill.

• It’s an exciting opportunity for a driven person to lead our impactful Ambassadors for Change programme & events. The response to our work over the last year has been fantastic and the demand is expanding. 

Main purpose of the role

• Working with the Founder / Director of Survivors Can Shine to effectively deliver our ‘I Shine, Speak Out – Ambassadors for Change’ project and manage the expansion of the programme to educational and youth service providers across London, with the expectation of managing regional events or activities in other areas of the UK.  

In this role, we can offer:

• - A strategic position, working directly with CEO
• - Opportunity to attend quarterly board meetings
• - Opportunity to directly work with and improve the lives of young people.
• - Opportunity to grow and develop with our organisation 
• - Potential for some hybrid working, and travel around London Boroughs

*Immediate Start Available*

Please See attached the Full Job Description

Set up in 2009, Renaissance Foundation is a specialist youth charity providing support to two hard-to-reach groups: young carers and young hospital patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses.  While each group has its own specific issues, they also have much in common, suffering from significant educational, social and emotional challenges, including low academic attainment, high rates of unemployment, isolation and lack of self-esteem. Our mission is to inspire these young people to reach their full potential through our three-year programme, using the power of inspiration, creative and digital learning and vocational development.  Our programme is designed to create high aspirations, build resilience and confidence in public settings and support positive engagement with society.

We currently have a team of five full-time employees, based at our youth hub in Aldgate, supporting around 80 young people. We have ambitious plans to grow the charity’s reach significantly in the coming years. 

We are looking for a capable, proactive person to oversee the management of RF’s programmes. You will be at the frontline of our work, working with key partners, young people and other stakeholders to make an impact. You will be responsible for all aspects of programme management and promotion of the programme through various outreach efforts.

Key Contributions

Programme

· Overseeing the planning, management and evaluation of the RF programme including graduate schemes such as mentoring and Youth Board

· Nurturing positive relationships with Programme Partners for successful programme delivery

· Assisting the Programme Director to build effective partnerships with new partners, community organisations, local authorities and other stakeholders where required

· Attending a minimum of one drop-in session/holiday activity per month to support the young people. Term time drop ins take place Wednesdays 5-7pm. Holiday drop-in sessions take place at different times. (Evening work will be time taken back in lieu)

Outreach

· Delivering RF’s Outreach strategy in order to build and enhance visibility and recognition of RF and grow pipeline of young people joining the charity

· Managing referral partner relationships across London (including schools, hospitals, young carer services and others), nurturing existing relationships and building new partnerships.

· Organising events that inspire referrals to RF including delivering school assemblies, presenting at meetings and taking other external visits as required

· Analysing referral data to identify opportunities and priorities

General

· Collaborating with/supporting the programme team on an adhoc basis as required

· Ensuring safeguarding principles and procedures are always followed to protect the welfare of young people, including identifying, responding and reporting any safeguarding concerns.

Please see the job description for more details.

We're eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who check all the boxes. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter by Monday 3 March. Successful candidates will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including references and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and we welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, religion, socio-economic background or any other difference.

Job Title – Digital Content Manager (Maternity Cover)

Contract – 12 months fixed term contract

Hours – 21 hours per week

Salary – £24,300 per annum (£40,500 FTE)

Location – Remote, with meetings once a month at Coram Campus, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 1AZ

About Coram

Coram is the first and longest serving children’s charity in the UK. Established as the Foundling Hospital in 1739, today we are a vibrant charity group of specialist organisations – the Coram Group – supporting hundreds of thousands of children, young people and families every year.

We do this by championing children's rights and wellbeing and making their lives better every day through our range of services. These include reading support and life skills education in schools for 300,000 children, adoption services for children waiting to find a home, mental health support, cultural programmes, and legal advice and advocacy for thousands of children and families every year.

All of our work delivers across seven key outcomes for children and young people: A fair chance, A loving home, A voice that’s heard, A chance to shine, Skills for the future, No matter where and A society that cares.

About the role

Coram is looking for an experienced Digital Content Manager (maternity cover) to support the marcomms team on websites, analytics, internal comms and other related digital marketing tasks. This is a fast-paced and varied role that involves working on a number of different websites across the Coram Group of charities and providing advice and support to other colleagues.

The role will involve anything from day to day management of existing websites to project managing larger scale rebrands, website moves and new website projects from start to finish. It will also include analysis of web traffic via Google Analytics, managing Coram’s internal comms channels and overseeing the relationship with Coram’s digital agency for Google/Microsoft Ads.

We’re looking for someone who feels confident at working independently and managing tasks and projects, whilst also being able to work together with the central marcomms team and other teams across Coram. The successful person will have experience in managing websites using a range of content management systems and Mailchimp email service, as well as a broad knowledge of Google Analytics 4 reporting. Full training will be provided.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing date: 10th March

Proposed interview date: w/c 10th March

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Since 1960 we have invested more than £500 million in blood cancer research in the UK. Where we’ve invested, survival rates and quality of life have improved. We’ve been working to beat blood cancer for over 50 years, and we won’t stop until we do. Be a part of our story and help us change the world.

This role is a great fit for a digital acquisition expert with strategic and project management skills, to work across a variety of products and channels. We are looking for someone with fresh ideas to drive forward our programme and help us achieve our ambitious income targets. 

The Direct Marketing Manager will be responsible for managing and developing key existing areas of our work, ensuring our products and marketing are well considered, and delivered effectively and efficiently. In addition they will lead on the development of new products, diversifying our income streams and driving growth within the Direct Marketing programme. 

It's an exciting opportunity to join a hardworking and supportive team and make your mark on our existing and future fundraising products. In turn you’ll achieve goals set out in the Direct Marketing strategy, by being innovative, audience led and responsive to change. 

The majority of our roles can be performed hybrid which means for this role you may be required to attend the office 2-4 days per month. Travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.

We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.

Interviews are expected to take place Monday 10th March in person at our London office. 

The Holocaust Educational Trust (HET) are pleased to be exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in their search for a Finance Manager to join their close-knit, dynamic team on a permanent basis, in this newly revamped role. The Holocaust Educational Trust’s mission is to ensure that people from every background are educated about the Holocaust and the important lessons to be learned for today.

They are seeking an organised, diligent accounting professional to work with the Finance Director to support the finance team in its delivery of high-quality, timely, and insightful financial information. You will work closely with budget holders, enabling data-led decision-making and supporting donor and committee reporting. As a key member of a small, collaborative team, you will be hands-on managing day-to-day operations, proactive in ensuring a strong internal control environment and keen to drive operational and cost efficiencies.

The Organisation:

HET work to make sure that the millions who were murdered in this dark period of history are remembered, and honour those who survived and continue to tell the world of their experiences. Since 1988, the Holocaust Educational Trust has worked with schools, universities and communities around the UK to raise awareness and understanding of the Holocaust.

Through their flagship programme, the Lessons from Auschwitz Project, tens of thousands of young people have had the opportunity to see for themselves the site of the former Nazi concentration and death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. They return inspired and passionate about ensuring that the legacy of the Holocaust continues for generations to come.

The key duties of the Finance Manager are as follows:

• Support in the creation of department budgets.
• Engage with wider team to produce forecast information.
• Preparation of timely, accurate financial information including monthly management accounts, cash flow, forecasts.
• Responsible for all balance sheet reconciliations including creditor and debtor controls.
• Assisting managers and project coordinators in preparation of financial reports to funders
• Timely provision of information for the annual audit.
• Interpreting variances against budgets and helping to produce informative commentary.
• Maintain fixed asset register and undertake regular review
• Responsible for month end close, ensuring high quality, efficient transactional processing.
• Support the finance team in its implementation of Access Dimensions.
• Supervise and develop the finance team, ensuring high levels of performance, motivation, and professional development.
• Support the Finance Director to develop and implement HET’s finance strategy, driving long-term financial sustainability

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong financial management skills, inclusive of budgeting, financial reporting and analysis.
• Experience of working within the charity sector including working knowledge of charity SORP.
• Experience of supervising and mentoring colleagues.
• Experience of providing training and support to both finance orientated and non-financial colleagues.
• At least a part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work well under pressure.
• Experience of Access Dimensions (desirable) with advanced Excel skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Able to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders and work effectively across departments.
• The ability to work on own initiative, as well as in a collaborative team.

Company Benefits

• Flexible working – staff have the flexibility to work their contracted hours around the core hours of 10am – 4pm and can make flexible working requests that will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Annual leave - 22 days annual leave each year plus bank holidays. This increases by one day after 2 years continuous service and is capped at 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. This doesn’t include a maximum of 8 closure days per year.

This is a hybrid role based in London, offering opportunities to work from home up to three days per week. The closing date for applications is on Sunday 9^th March with first stage interviews taking place the week commencing the 17^th March.

Applications will be under continuous review before then so please don’t delay in submitting your CV for consideration!

We're looking for a Trusts Fundraising Manager to join Your Place and be part of our dedicated team to help us with our mission to solve homelessness in east London, one person at a time!

About the role

Based within the Fundraising and Communications team, this role will lead on submitting successful funding bids, take responsibility for delivering against a stretching trusts and foundations fundraising target each year, enabling Your Place to achieve its fundraising strategies and supporting the efficient delivery of our broader business plan.

The role is a blend of major grant funding from trusts, foundations and statutory funders, as well as high quality research to identify significant sources of funding. The post holder will primarily secure capital and revenue funding for the organisation.

Reporting & Line Management:
This role reports to the Head of Fundraising & Communications and has line management responsibility for the Senior Trusts & Foundations Officer.

Salary: £39,520 - £46,800 annual salary
Contract: Permanent 
Hours: 37.5 hours. Monday - Friday 
Location: Canning Town, London 

Other responsibilities include

• Work as part of a team in implementing an income strategy for the charity ensuring continued success and planned growth in order to fulfil our charitable goals.
• Provide advice, support and assistance with corporate trusts and foundations applications as required to help maximise our income.
• Develop and sustain existing trust and foundation work, identify and source new funders and maximise opportunity through developing multiple propositions
• To implement a plan of activity that develops relationships with funders from existing and new sources of funding
• Produce high quality funding applications, in line with the requirements of potential funders and with reference to their published guidelines and any communication with them
• Review budget information with the Finance Department and liaise with other employees across the organisation to ensure accurate applications and reports are submitted.
• Ensure high value applications go through the proper internal approvals processes, which may involve completing application appraisal reports for Board review.
• Manage and monitor multiple applications providing additional information promptly as required
• Track and plan applications throughout the year to ensure a continuing income stream
• To take lead responsibility for the reporting schedule on behalf of the organisation
• Meet the financial targets and budgets relating to income from trusts and foundations and statutory sources
• Work with the Strategic Management Team to respond to and deliver strategic income needs
• Produce reports for and attend meetings internally as and when necessary, for example, Directorate, Management and planning meetings
• Undertake other duties within the competence of the post holder which may be required from time to time
• Undertake any training or appropriate professional development considered necessary.
• Comply in all areas of work in line with policies and procedures.

About you

Experience

• Significant experience of researching, collating, preparing and submitting multiple and compelling trust funding applications, drawing on complex information
• Proven experience of funds raised successfully through trusts and foundations with an annual total in excess of £600,000
• Experience of developing and maintaining key relationships with funders and funding bodies over a sustained period of time

Qualifications

• Relevant fundraising qualification

Skills & knowledge

• Proven successful track record of achieving funding from trusts or foundations
• A high standard of written English
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Well-developed written, verbal and presentational communication skills
• High level of computer literacy, for word processing, emailing, record keeping, budgets, web-based research and customer relationship management
• Familiar with fundraising stands concepts, practises and procedures

Abilities

• Proven ability to manage budgets, time and resources effectively
• Able to plan, prioritise and schedule activities and monitor outcomes
• Able to act on own initiative, work effectively under own direction, and productively within a team
• Able to build networks and alliances, engage in cross-functional activities

Personal qualities

• A team player with confident manner and a professional, flexible, positive and studious approach
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines with no impact on quality or creativity

Desirable criteria

• Sound knowledge of the issues of homelessness and disadvantaged people and how this relates to clients with challenging behaviour and multiple needs
• A broad knowledge of related cultural / social needs of service users
• A detailed understanding of the wider environment and changing trends in the voluntary sector including housing and homeless policy and the welfare benefits system

Benefits – Because You Give Your Best, We Give Ours!

• Time Off: 25 days’ holiday (rising to 30), plus bank holidays & your birthday off!
• Wellbeing: A weekly “Wellbeing Hour,” up to 2 Wellbeing Days a year, gym membership support, free eye tests, a 24/7 helpline, cycle-to-work scheme, and group activities like yoga.
• Pension: We match your contributions up to 7.5%.
• Career Growth: Training, professional accreditation, and development opportunities.
• Flexibility: Support for work-life balance within team and organisational needs.
• Perks & Discounts: Blue Light Card, shopping & travel savings, free event tickets, and more.
• Socials & Equipment: Seasonal events, plus top-tier IT and home office setup if needed.

About applying

Diversity & Inclusion at Your Place
We’re committed to an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives drive better outcomes for residents. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure a fair recruitment process, including reasonable adjustments for disabilities.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK.

About the Role

As a passionate professional in the identification, development and management of a wide range of relationships in support of our programme partnership, you will ensure the Career Ready programme in Glasgow and West areas (currently Inverclyde, West Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire and South Lanarkshire) continues to thrive, which includes securing charitable donations from supporting partners. Your responsibilities for the area, will be as a team of two, alongside our other Regional Manager for Glasgow and West areas given this is our largest area in Scotland.

This role requires experience of partnership and account management and the scale and ambition of our social mobility work means you will need to be well organised, confident and able to positively influence a wide range of people including headteachers, teachers, CEOs and HRDs.

You will identify and approach opportunities that are well researched and pursue with unswerving perseverance. It’s also a great chance to develop personally.

Regional Managers are responsible for leading our work which involves growing, developing and maintaining the employer and education partnerships that deliver the Career Ready programme. This includes the Local Advisory Board, local authorities (key stakeholders), schools (we have a member of staff in each school who coordinates), the Developing the Young Workforce Regional Group, and the many employer organisations and their people who volunteer as mentors, provide paid internships and deliver masterclasses.

By assimilating what, why, when and the how of our work, you will be able to:

1. Lead, grow and develop our Career Ready partnership in Glasgow and the West, optimising the programme experience for all stakeholders and securing the engagement of employer support for the programme of approximately 300+ students each year who will participate in the 18-month long Career Ready programme annually.
2. Support programme delivery, stakeholder engagement and business development by working closely with the Career Ready Glasgow & West Local Advisory Board, the other Career Ready Glasgow & West Regional Manager, the Head of Programme & Operations, Partnerships Manager and the Career Ready Regional Manager Scotland team all who are focused on quality, impact and sustainability underpinned by attention to detail via efficient and effective processes. You will be supported by and work with the Career Ready Scotland Operations Team to maintain thorough data and management information for the area.

Find out more

You can find out more about the role, and working at Career Ready, in our candidate pack.

• £34,000 – £37,500 DOE
• A working from home allowance of £300 pa is provided
• Annual leave: 25 days holiday plus bank/public holidays plus 2 additional days in the summer. In addition, Career Ready is closed between Christmas and New Year. Career Ready also allows flexible use of some Bank & Public Holidays
• 6% of salary contribution to a private pension subject to an employee contribution of 3%
• Access to both our Reward Gateway Portal and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Interest-free season ticket or bicycle purchase loans
• Business expenses including mileage allowance for car usage

How to apply

Please visit our website for full details of how to apply.

Timetable

• Closing date: 10 March 2025 (early applications are encouraged)
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial screening conversation prior to interview
• Interviews will take place from w/c 17 March

‍About Betknowmore UK

Our Vision

At Betknowmore UK, we work tirelessly to raise awareness, deliver support services and, through education, create more understanding about gambling related harm. ‘We want people to be empowered, to live the life they want to lead.’ Read more about our values, strategy and impact.

We exist to provide support and training services that prevent and address personal and societal harms caused by gambling. Together we aim to raise awareness, deliver support services and, through education, create more understanding about gambling harm.

How we started

Betknowmore UK was established in 2013 by Frankie Graham, who lived with a gambling addiction for nearly 20 years, prior to successful recovery in 2006. Find out more about our organisation and history via our website. 

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic GOALS Service Manager to manage and expand our outreach efforts. The Service Manager will be responsible for leading a team to deliver Betknowmore UK's Community Outreach services, engaging with local communities, and supporting individuals impacted by gambling harms. 

This is a key leadership role that involves overseeing the service’s strategy, operations, and delivery, ensuring that services are accessible, effective, and meet the needs of diverse communities. 

The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) -Disclosure

Betknowmore UK aims to promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. Betknowmore UK welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Criminal records will be taken into account for requirement purposes only when the conviction is relevant. As Betknowmore UK meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013) by SI 20131198. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions.

‍Key responsibilities and accountabilities

1. Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead and manage the GOALS team, ensuring they have the resources, support, and training to effectively deliver services.
• Provide regular supervision, mentoring, and performance feedback to outreach staff.
• Design and implement training plans to enhance team capabilities and leadership potential. 
• Set individual and team performance goals, conduct regular performance reviews, and offer constructive feedback. 
• Identify opportunities for improvement and support team members in their growth and development.
• Develop and maintain a high-performing team culture that reflects Betknowmore UK's values and commitment to compassionate, non-judgmental support.

2. Service Delivery and Development:

• Oversee the delivery of community outreach initiatives aimed at raising awareness of gambling harm and providing support to individuals and communities.
• Ensure the team is effectively engaging with local organizations, community groups, and other stakeholders to increase the visibility of our services.
• Monitor the quality of service delivery and make improvements where necessary to meet the needs of service users.
• 3. Strategic Planning and Service Improvement:
• Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement the strategic direction for community outreach services, ensuring alignment with Betknowmore UK's wider objectives.
• Continuously evaluate service effectiveness, gathering feedback from stakeholders, service users, and team members to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead the development and implementation of outreach campaigns and partnerships to engage at-risk communities.

4. Reporting and Compliance:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of outreach activities and case management, ensuring compliance with confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.
• Prepare and present regular reports on service performance, including outcomes, challenges, and achievements.
• Ensure that all outreach services meet organizational standards, as well as external regulatory requirements

5. Stakeholder Engagement and Networking:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including community organizations, local authorities, and support services.
• Represent Betknowmore UK at community events, conferences, and other networking opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with other service lines within the organization to ensure a holistic approach to supporting individuals with gambling-related harm.

Key Requirements

Essential:

• Significant experience in a leadership or managerial role within a social services, community outreach, or public health setting.
• Demonstrable experience in managing outreach or support services, with a focus on community engagement and impact.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage a team, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse data and use insights to improve service delivery and outcomes.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.

Desirable:

• Knowledge and understanding of gambling harm, its impact on individuals and communities, and the available support systems.
• Experience of working in or with the gambling sector, or experience of working with vulnerable or at-risk populations.
• A relevant qualification in social care, public health, or community outreach.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
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Application Instructions

Please read the Job Pack for full details of the role. Applications must contain a cover letter and a CV to be considered for the role. Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) and should outline how you meet the role specification and demonstrate an interest in the role. The closing date of Sunday March 2nd 2025 however interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Senior Business Development Manager

Location: Home based
Salary: £45,500 - £48,500 (depending on experience)
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 Hours per week
Department: Business Development
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent

Association of Colleges is the national voice for further education, sixth form, tertiary and specialist colleges in England. We are a not-for-profit membership organisation established in 1996 by colleges, for colleges. Our members make up more than 90% of the sector - educating and training 1.6 million people each year.

An opportunity has arisen to join the Business Development team at AoC as the Senior Business Development Manager. This role has become available at an exciting time, as the team develop and execute plans for income generation across the organisation, in line with AoC’s strategic plan. The Business Development team contribute to the delivery of AoC’s strategic objectives and support our members to deliver excellent outcomes for students.

In this role, you will manage the delivery of business development across AoC, and would be responsible for delivering a coherent approach to income generation for funded projects, sponsorship, and commercial partnerships across a range of functions.

To be successful in this role you must have experience of managing key partners and stakeholders and leveraging these relationships to maximise funding opportunities. Candidates must have demonstratable experience of sourcing and securing funded project work, managing the complete tender process, from various funding bodies and charitable trusts. You should be equally happy to work collaboratively within a team and independently. You should also value diversity at work, be prepared to work flexibly, manage multiple priorities and take responsibility for completing the job at hand to a high standard. If this is you, we would like to hear from you!

AoC has a culture of high performance and commitment and we expect and get a lot from our staff. We offer trust and autonomy in a highly flexible working environment with a great package of rewards that includes a generous holiday entitlement, flexible pension scheme, opportunities for professional development including sponsorship of professional qualifications. We also know that our passion for the further education sector, and our focus on enabling colleges to help people realise their talents and ambitions, act as a great motivator for working at AoC.

Please review the full job description and person specification, which outlines the role in more detail.

How to Apply

If you think you have the skills, experience, and attributes to hit the ground running in this position, we would welcome your application. Click 'apply now' below.

Your application must be submitted and received by 10am on 5 March 2025.
Interviews:  W/C 17 March 2025, virtual

Please note, candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be required to complete a short interview task, that will be emailed out to them at an agreed time and date in W/C 10 March 2025.

AoC is committed to providing equal opportunities and embracing diversity. We encourage applications from everyone and will not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity to join the AoC team.

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