Head of programmes jobs

Are you a strategic thinker with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for safety and efficiency? Do you thrive under pressure and lead with confidence? If so, we need you.

We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Operations & Security Manager to oversee daily operations while maintaining top-tier security standards across our organisation. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring seamless coordination between teams, safeguarding assets, and optimising performance across the board.

Main purpose of the Role:

• To work in partnership with Executive Director and heads of department to ensure the smooth and efficient running of operational aspects of the synagogue.  
• Organise and oversee all security operations (day to day and special events) of WLS, managing all security personnel.
• To manage a small team of operations and security staff

Operations

• As Directed by Executive Director, manage key operational functions. Ensuring that the everyday planning of activities for the organisation run smoothly and efficiently.
• Ensuring the effective planning and the physical management of events, community dinners, concerts, large scale services, festivals and book launches
• Ensure detailed records are kept of all events.
• Ensure appropriate budget tracking tools are developed and utilised
• To manage the organisation’s IT (with external IT support company).
• To produce and maintain an organisational Operation Manual

 

Security

• Coordinate all aspects of WLS security, leading the security team, as provided through a third party.
• Ensure effective security systems are in place and regularly reviewed.
• Keep abreast of security issues in the local area
• Contributing as appropriate to the preparation of budgets
• Review reports on incidents and breaches and amend security protocols as appropriate.

Shannon Trust Reading Strategy Coordinator HMP Stoke Heath

Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing illiteracy amongst people in prison?

Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) and G4S to provide peer-led literacy and numeracy programmes across a number of prisons.  We now have the opportunity to provide a service at HMP Stoke Heath. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust Team Members, this is an exciting role leading on the delivery and development of creative and exciting literacy initiatives and an ambitious Reading Strategy at HMP Stoke Heath, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.

Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.

This role is subject to contract award and will be prison-based.

Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.  The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.

‍We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.

Interviews are planned for the week commencing the 28th April 2025.

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Frazzled is a small mental health and wellbeing charity founded by Ruby Wax OBE, that provides a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment where people who are feeling frazzled and overwhelmed by the stresses of modern life can meet on a regular basis to talk and share their personal stories. 

We run our free meetings online every single day of the year for anyone who needs them, and anyone can book and be included to talk, share, listen and to feel heard.

As part of our exciting plans for growth, we are seeking a Fundraising Lead to drive the organisation’s fundraising to fulfil our mission and play a key role in supporting the next phase of Frazzled’s growth and development. 

You will be responsible for developing and delivering an ambitious fundraising strategy with a range of fundraising activities focusing primarily on trusts and foundations but also individual donors, corporate partners and fundraising campaigns.

This is an exciting, creative and flexible opportunity for the right person. The ideal candidate is someone with a demonstrable successful track record in fundraising, alongside the skills of a talented and persuasive communicator and relationship builder. They will be creative, solution focussed, willing to get stuck in and have good humour.

We would be willing to consider freelancers or contract workers for the right candidate.

MAIN TASKS

Fundraising

• Lead on developing and delivering an annual fundraising strategy to support our ambitious plans for growth, securing a minimum of £250k per year from Trusts and Foundations, individual donors, fundraising events and campaigns, and corporate partnerships. 
• Research and generate a pipeline of funding applications, including multi-year grant opportunities from Trusts and Foundations
• Lead on writing compelling applications and conversations with funders, talking persuasively and informatively about Frazzled’s work and impact
• Work with the CEO and trustees to develop new relationships with individual donors and strengthen partnerships with existing supporters
• Work with the CEO and Head of Training and Programmes to develop new opportunities for corporate sponsorship and partnerships
• Lead on organising fundraising events such as dinners with major funders and initiate and develop other opportunities for fundraising.
• Lead on Frazzled’s annual Big Give Christmas Challenge campaign and identify any other fundraising campaign opportunities throughout the year, with support from the Project Support and Administration Officer
• Prepare regular reports and updates for our funders and trustees, engaging them with our work and the impact of their support
• Ensure that Frazzled’s fundraising work is GDPR compliant and meets best practice standards.

Other:

• Work with and support the Project Support and Administrative Officer in relevant fundraising tasks, delegating where appropriate.
• Participation in other projects/initiatives as required as a core member of the management team
• A willingness to engage fully with our programme to ensure the post holder can speak confidently about delivery
• Work with the CEO and team to develop innovative and compelling ways to articulate the impact Frazzled has on its community
• Develop and maintain appropriate databases for recording our fundraising work

Person Specification:

• Proven experience of successfully developing and implementing a fundraising strategy
• A demonstrable track record in writing successful funding applications and securing funds, including multi-year grants, from grant-making organisations
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills demonstrating ability to produce persuasive and compelling copy and content
• A natural relationship builder with ability to influence and negotiate at all levels
• Strategic thinker and ability to turn ideas into action
• Pragmatic, project management approach to work and ability to meet regular, competing deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and a positive, can do attitude
• Will have attended at least two Frazzled meetings ahead of the interview to understand our approach.

 

*This role can be either hybrid working in London (minimum 4 days per month in the office) OR homebased. Both locations require travel around the UK.

Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.

Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK. 

We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.

We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.

Responsibilities and Person Specification:

The External Training Manager will work with internal subject matter experts to develop and implement our programme of external training which is aimed at building knowledge of older people’s options when experiencing financial hardship.

Our training is aimed at professionals and trusted intermediaries working in the commercial, statutory and not for profit sectors. Our ambition is for everyone who works with older people to know what older people may be entitled to, how to support them to claim and where to get further help. 

You should have extensive experience of designing and delivering training to a range of audiences, along with experience of developing resources and of training evaluation. Knowledge of how to ensure training is inclusive and accessible, along with excellent communication and relationship building skills is essential. Prior knowledge of financial hardship topics relating to older people is not required, as you will be working with subject matter experts. 

For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification.  If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. 

This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9 day fortnight. We also are open to this role being worked on a part-time basis on a minimum of 28 hours per week.

Salary Information:

The salaries below are full-time (35 hours per week) and will be pro-rated if part-time. 

London based: £46,227 per year 

Homebased: £41,607 per year 

What it’s like to work at Independent Age:

We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.

We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.

We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working. 

You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on the careers page of our website.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, by visiting our jobs website (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).

To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name. 

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. 

Closing Date: Monday 21 April 2025, 11:59pm

Blesma – The Limbless Veterans is the national charity and membership association for limbless serving and ex-service men and women and their dependants.

We help all wounded Servicemen and women who have lost limbs, the use of limbs or eyes, to rebuild their lives by providing well-being support and rehabilitation activities.

Blesma campaigns for our veteran’s rights and looks after individuals and their families by offering a comprehensive welfare system and financial assistance programme.  Rehabilitation, support, counselling and care are the four principal foundations of our organisation.  Together, we can help our men, women and their families face the challenges ahead with renewed confidence and self-belief.

The Activities and Events Administrator plays a vital role at Blesma, contributing to a small, dynamic team that delivers an engaging program of sporting and social activities to support Members' rehabilitation and well-being. This role will work alongside the Head of Activities on the Fulfilling Pathways programme, funded by the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme, to provide therapeutic activities. This is a fantastic opportunity for a personable, organised and committed individual to join an inspiring organisation and make a real difference in the lives of our beneficiaries.

Key duties:

1. Programme Coordination: Serve as the primary contact for the Fulfilling Pathways programme, assist members, and introduce new members to the activities programme.

2. Event Management: Handle event administration, including sign-ups, logistics, venue booking, and maintaining the calendar of events.

3. Communication and Engagement: Encourage member participation through social media, newsletters, and other communications, and compile information for activity leaders.

4. Administrative Support: Manage records, receipts, invoices, stock sheets, and compile quarterly/yearly statistics, while supporting monitoring, evaluation, and feedback processes.

What we offer: 

- A supportive and collaborative work environment

- Hybrid and Flexible working 

- Salary of £25,261.80 pro rata.

- 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays (Pro rata for part time)

- Training and development opportunties

Location: Chelmsford/ Hybrid

Contract: 21hours, 3 years contract

 If you're interested in making a difference, don't hesitate to apply. Even if you're unsure about your suitability, we encourage you to apply and let us decide. 

The Magistrates’ Association’s aim is to help our members be the best magistrates they can be for the good of society. One of the key ways we do this is by helping them develop their skills and competences. This role gives the successful applicant an opportunity to help shape the training and development of magistrates, working alongside our experienced and knowledgeable members and volunteers. In any day, you might be involved in:

• Working with our expert training, learning and development committee to develop learning and development materials for our members
• Managing and developing MA learn, our online member learning portal, and developing it as a member benefit
• Producing learning materials, and developing our programme of learning webinars for our members 
• Supporting our branches in the development of their outreach programmes, to educate the public about magistrates and justice
• Working in partnership with the Judicial College and the MA’s representatives on training bodies to improve the quality of training for magistrates. 

The Line is looking for an experienced and motivated fundraising professional to join its team.

The Development Coordinator will support the Head of Development (incoming) to reach the organisation's fundraising targets to enable us to deliver our ambitious outdoor exhibition and engagement programmes. The role will include writing funding applications and reporting to funders on existing grants, supporting fundraising activity, undertaking prospect research and maintaining fundraising systems.

The Development Coordinator will deliver practical and essential support to the organisation and would suit someone with a passion for arts and community with imagination, strong writing skills and an ambition to build on existing fundraising experience. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Please see the job description for full details and responsibilities of this role.

Application deadline and interviews

The closing date for applications is 10am, Tuesday 29th April. Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 7th May 2025.

Equal Opportunities

The Line is committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and in all opportunities. Our recruitment process is open to all, but we would particularly like to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTQ+, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds and those who identify as disabled, as these groups are currently underrepresented in the cultural sector.

How to apply

• Apply through the application form which requires a cover letter and copy of your CV and contact details of two referees (these will only be contacted with your prior approval)
• Complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (please note this will not be reviewed by the individuals reviewing applications) 

Overall Purpose

To work and lead on setting clear standards for high quality gathering, recording, monitoring and use of data collected via our grant’s programmes and initiative, accessing this data to inform donor grant reports, infographic data sharing, donor reports and network reporting in an accurate and transparent way. Reporting to the Head of Impact you will be technically proficient in monitoring data use of the CRM systems. You will also work directly with the Senior Leadership team on initiatives requiring evidence of impact and return on investment. The Data Officer will work closely with colleagues across the Foundation contributing to the delivery of the Foundation’s Strategic Plan, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

To lead on the accurate recording, management, and accessibility of data gathered through the Foundations programmes and initiatives via our Salesforce CRM system and future platforms, including potential Social Value and Social Return on Investment models.

Support the grants team in recording and maintaining accurate data, ensuring records are complete, up-to-date, and compliant. Conduct routine system checks and regular data cleansing as required.

Support monitoring received from grantees, helping extract key data and learning, checked by Head of Impact.

Provide support to Head of Impact with Salesforce CRM training to internal teams to enhance data usage and impact measurement.

Performance Management

Collect, analyse, and present relevant data on a quarterly basis to support donor reporting.

Produce data driven reports aligned with the Donor Care Plan, ensuring accuracy in evaluation, impact measurement, and End of Grant reporting (quality checked by Head of Impact).

Develop and submit annual data reports for platforms such as 360 Giving, FREA (Funders for Race Equalities Alliance), IVAR and other partnership platforms aligned to BLCF work including UK Community Foundation Quality Assurance.

Provide insights and key learnings that demonstrate the effectiveness of grantmaking, inform strategic decisions, and highlight return on investment.
 

Relationship Management

Regularly connect and engage with wider Community Foundation network to ensure BLCF’s data systems remain fit for purpose and aligned with sector best practices.

Participate in cross-foundation learning initiatives to stay updated on trends in data-driven grantmaking and impact measurement.

Work with the Head of Business Development to provide insights from donor trends and grant impact data, supporting fundraising and partnership strategies.

Representing the Organisation

Maintain a strong understanding of community and charity sector issues to inform BLCF’s data strategy and grantmaking approach. Ensure relevant insights are shared across the team.

Develop and maintain an appropriate network of contacts within the grantmaking sector across BLCF’s geographic reach.

Serve as a BLCF ambassador, promoting the Foundations values and impact through data storytelling and sector engagement.

Be an ambassador for the work of the Foundation by demonstrating its values in the delivery of its work.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

• Some demonstrable experience in managing data systems and CRMs to ensure accurate data is recorded and record maintain for reporting purposes.
• Some understanding of the wider voluntary and charity sector.
• Excellent personnel skills and able to work effectively within a small team providing support across a width of areas.
• A self-starter, able to act on own initiative and to organise, plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to demonstrate a professional approach in a range situation.
• Fully computer literate including Word, Excel, Power Point and use of databases, CRM and SROI models or similar.
• Able to demonstrate how diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) can be made integral to their work and service delivery.
• Committed to customer care and the provision of high-quality services
• Detail-oriented
• Punctual.
• Committed to learning and development.
• Ambitious, energetic and with an outward focus.
• Highly motivated, with an enthusiasm and determination to build the resources available and needed to support community needs across Bedfordshire.
• Creative and flexible in outlook.
• Strong commitment to the values of the Community Foundation.

Desirable:

• Some prior experience of grant-making or similar work.

• Track record of analysing and presenting data to inform decision-making and improve processes.

• Some previous experience of developing reports and insights for funders, donors, or key stakeholders.

• Research and data analysis; ability to process information accurately and write succinct reports. 

• People with lived experience / professional experience of support for minoritised communities are particularly encouraged to apply. 

• Understanding of need in the Bedfordshire County.

• Familiarity with legal and financial requirements for charities, community groups and social enterprises.

• Statutory sector experience such as; commissioning / procurement, police, health, etc.

• Proficient in use of Salesforce or similar CRM. 

• Some knowledge and understanding of equality issues and legislation relating to the charity sector. 

• Current driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE)​

Location:Home based + Delivery based in allocated schools in Central Region​

Contract: Permanent​

Do you want to work with multiple award-winning charity, FoodCycle? This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for food and community to be a part of FoodCycle’s after-school community meal projects. As Schools Coordinator, you will coordinate and deliver weekly family meals at your allocated schools (2-3 evenings per week) as well as coordinate all aspects of the projects, from volunteer management to food surplus supply.​

Our after-school community meals will be spaces where families of school children can gather at the end of the school day to enjoy a free nutritious meal and be among the school community. With the support of our National Schools & Franchise Manager you will manage local relationships with schools, community partners, supermarkets and volunteer recruitment channels to enable our meals to happen each week

As a can-do person and excellent communicator, you will manage the volunteers at each project ensuring they are trained, supported and on-message with FoodCycle strategy. You will have previously worked with primary school-aged children or families, in school or other setting. There will be frequent travel within Central Region (Initially focused in Birmingham/West Midlands), with evening work required. A full driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential for this rewarding role.​

Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, and additional holiday for length of service (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.​

How to apply:Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.​​

Deadline for your application:​11.59pm on Wednesday 23 April.​

Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a 30 minute task prior to being invited to interview.​

Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are a Disability Confident Scheme member. ​

Safeguarding: Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. This role will therefore require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.​

Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Want to play your part in transforming society?

You’re in the right place.

The mission of The Mount is radically loved, radically loving as we look to reflect God’s love for us ‘while we were still far off’ to a large post industrial town where just 1% of people go to church. We are passionate about reaching the younger generation, creatively sharing our good news with the lost, growing and equipping new disciples and standing up to injustice. Since planting 3-4 years ago, we’ve seen exciting growth and we believe Spear will play a big role in our next chapter.

“This is a great opportunity for our church to make a huge difference in our town, while supporting the generation we hope to reach.” Tim Coates, Church Leader

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Salary: £22,222 pro rata

Hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm, Tuesday –Thursday, Part-time, with some flexibility and occasional evening or weekend work for events such as Spear Celebrations)

Location: The Mount, St Helen’s

Closing date: Friday 25th April (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate)

Application: Please apply through The Mount website. We will not process application through this page.

Assessment Day: Friday 2nd May

Download the application pack below for more information.

Personal qualities we’re looking for

• An active Christian, able to personally represent the values and beliefs of Resurgo and The Mount.
• Passion for social justice and for working as part of the church to transform communities, especially supporting young people in employment or education.
• A commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader, and a desire to learn and understand coaching techniques.
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills, both over telephone and face to face; particularly a confidence in group facilitation.
• An ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure.
• High emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and fun!

Key Responsibilities

Spear Programme

• Lead group sessions of up to 10 young people, using coaching skills to transform their mindsets, and to maximise their potential in stepping into the world of work.
• Prepare and deliver coaching sessions on a weekly basis and find creative ways of developing ongoing relationships with Spear Trainees. This includes running application workshops with past Trainees as well as maintaining records and reporting on statistics.

Relationship management

• Build and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses, and other organisations.
• You will support with job fairs, mock interview days and welcoming external visitors to the centre.

Church Community

• The Spear Coach is directly employed by The Mount, meaning you are part of a vibrant church staff team and submerged in an exciting faith community.
• Help to raise the profile of the Spear programme within The Mount, and build a network of supporters and volunteers from the congregation.
• Other ad hoc church responsibilities from time to time.

Salary:  £60,000 - £65,000 FTE depending on experience
Location: Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, part time considered
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring they pay their employees fairly, they offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.

Closing date: Tuesday 13 May 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing 26 May 2025

No agencies please

Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease. 

As part of our bold ambition to transform kidney health, we’ve made a commitment to significantly increase our investment to facilitate and drive the translation of research and accelerate the development of tangible innovations (diagnostics, drugs, better treatments and therapies).

We’re seeking an individual with strong analytical skills and experience of translational research or technology assessment within a pharmaceutical company or clinical setting to join the growing translation, innovation and enterprise team.

This post plays a critical role in evaluating and prioritising scientific and technology research projects for their potential to advance into clinical applications. 

It promises to be varied and fast-paced, working across a broad range of opportunities, including therapeutics, devices and technologies, and interacting with innovators to ensure that promising innovations can effectively transition into the marketplace. 

If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

About Kidney Research UK:

Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.

At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.

Over the last ten years we have invested more than £71 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.

Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.

Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.

You may also have some experience in the following: Director of Translational Research, Director of Innovation and Scientific Strategy, Head of Translational Science, Director of Research Translation and Impact, Director of Scientific Evaluation and Innovation, Translational Research and Innovation Director, Director of Biomedical Innovation, Director of Health Technology Evaluation, Director of Scientific Programmes – Translation & Innovation, Head of Translational Strategy and Partnerships, Director of Clinical Translation and Technology, Translational Science and Innovation Lead, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

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We are looking for an inspirational, qualified trainer/practitioner with experience and knowledge of health and social care provision and management theory to develop and deliver training to our bright and enthusiastic staff teams. This is a central role within our staff development team.

Working closely with the Head of Engagement & Learning, the Training Manager and other key personnel, you will develop and participate in employee learning and development programmes relating to all aspects of service provision. Developing and delivering staff education and skills enhancement and development opportunities in accordance with Care Quality Commission, Skills for Health, Skills for Care, national occupational standards and NICE guidelines.

 

As part of a fast paced team, and as a self-directed practitioner, you will inspire and develop a workforce focused initiative to enhance the skills and knowledge of the national health and social care workforce.

Come and join an inspirational team of practitioners dedicated to enhancing the knowledge and skills of our workforce and the lives of our service users.

As a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBTQ+ community.

Interview Date: 29 May 2025

Vacancy Reference Number: 84055

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK

The Spear Centre Manager will work as part of the River Church staff team to oversee the delivery of Spear—an employability programme equipping and empowering unemployed 16-24 year-olds to overcome barriers to employment and turn their lives around by moving into sustainable work or further education.

 

The important stuff 

Salary: Up to £27,222 pro rata

Hours: Full-Time (4 days considered), Monday - Friday, 9.30am-5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations

Location: River Church Ipswich – we are an office-based organisation, situated with direct and fast links to London

Closing date: We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate

Application pack: Download our application pack for more information

We welcome applications from those who are already part of a local church.

Key Responsibilities

Oversight of the Spear Programme

Spear Foundation is a 4-week initial phase, consisting of 2 group sessions plus a 1:1 with each trainee per week, in which we coach young people around skills and mindsets to support them in returning to work or education, and equip them with the skills to stay there. ​

• Prepare and coach group and 1-1 sessions with the Spear Assistant Coach.
• Oversee all aspects of the programme coordination and delivery.
• Ensure the programme is delivered in line with agreed targets, and report to Resurgo and the church on enrolment, retention and completion of Spear Trainees, as well as their ongoing progress.

Partnership liaison and relationship management

• Build and implement a strategy for developing and maintaining relationships with local referral partners to build the profile of the Spear programme within Ipswich and ensure the young people who would benefit from the programme are able to access it.
• Steward relationships with young people after initial point of contact, to encourage enrolment and ensure a full cohort is enrolled for each programme.

Line management and training

• Manage the Spear Assistant Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development.
• Work with and be managed by River Church staff locally, and by a Church Partnerships Manager from Resurgo on a national level, to ensure the flourishing of the Spear centre, its team and young people, and to ensure the fulfilment of our shared mission in Ipswich.
• Work with and report to Resurgo teams on KPIs, and use outcomes data to maximise the effectiveness of the programme.

Supporting River Church’s mission and ministry

• Establish strong relationships with key people at the church to ensure the engagement of church members and to build a network of supporters for the Spear programme, though it is not a requirement of the role for the successful candidate to join River Church as their worshipping community if they are already part of another local church
• Work with the Head of Operations and the Fundraising Assistant to prepare grant funding applications for Spear Ipswich, and provide timely grant reporting.
• Keep the River Church congregation updated on the Spear programme to ensure it is a seamless part of the church’s missional work.

Personal qualities we're looking for:

• An active Christian, able to personally represent the values and beliefs of Resurgo and River Church, and a commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader.
• Passion for social justice and for working as part of the church to transform communities, especially supporting young people in employment or education.
• A dynamic and engaging individual with an enthusiasm for and experience of group and 1-1 coaching and training.
• A creative, ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure.
• A strong leader with experience of line managing and developing others in a high support, high challenge style.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a confidence developing internal and external relationships, high emotional intelligence, and a sense of fun!

Are you an experienced data science and analytics professional who delivers actionable insight to understand audiences, improve campaign targeting and deliver GDPR compliant data selections to increase income?

Do you wish to use your data science skills and experience to make a real contribution to the success of a leading charity’s fundraising and communications campaigns?

The charity shall shortly begin the discovery phase of its CRM project, to deliver its future Dynamics 365 CRM.  The new Dynamics 365 CRM will be at the heart of the charity’s success, to deliver excellent supporter data quality and actionable insight for its fundraising and communication campaigns to supporters. 

Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, and collaborating closely with the Head of IT, CRM Project Manager and CRM Officer, the Data Analyst shall be key to the charity’s fundraising success, to further its vision of a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding.

If you want to make real and positive difference to a leading charity’s fundraising and campaigns success, through your data science skills and experience, then we’d love you to apply. 

Location

This position is based remotely.  But you must be a resident of the United Kingdom with all the necessary legislative ‘right to work’ documentation.  You will be required to attend the charity’s head office located in Norfolk a minimum of 6 times per year and this will be at your own expense for travel and accommodation.

About World Horse Welfare

World Horse Welfare is an international equine charity whose vision is a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding. 

The charity’s work covers horses in need, sport and leisure, work and production within both the UK and abroad.  The charity runs four farm centres for rehabilitation and outreach work within the UK. The charity has four key strategic themes under which its programmes of work nationally and internationally are structured, these are: Care, Research, Education and Influence.

In 2023, the charity fundraised c. £15.6 million, including significant Legacy income.

Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme, a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank/public holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year) and death in service.

World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.