Head Of Projects Jobs in Manchester
About The Role
We have a brilliant new opportunity for an experienced finance expert to join our Finance and Assurance team as our new Head of Transformation. Reporting to our Associate Director of Finance, you will be leading finance transformation and process improvement activities across the finance directorate. You’ll play a key role in driving forward continuous improvement and delivering those key improvements to maximize the benefit of our Finance team.
We have recently implemented a new finance system, Unit4 ERPx. This role will require you to lead and manage the post implementation phase of processes and ongoing transformation activity. Additionally, you will drive best practice financial management and process efficiency and consistency, ensuring that the Society maintains an effective financial control environment.
Alzheimer's Society has recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is a great indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years.
We would love to welcome more outstanding people to join our exciting journey to make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
This is a homeworking role, but you may be required to travel to attend meetings, events and team-days, so you must reside in the UK, have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK and be comfortable/willing to travel to our offices (London or Birmingham) if/when required.
About you
- Experience of managing successful projects and working with operational teams.
- Experience of systems implementation and post implementation embedding new processes and transitioning through change to steady state.
- Hold relevant financial accounting professional qualification; ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, ACMA (or equivalent) with post qualification experience operating at a senior level.
- Experience driving continuous improvement of financial process and promoting a culture to support this in a large organisation
- Experience leading teams in operating effective financial control environments, adopting a mindset of continuous improvement to strengthen controls and operational effectiveness.
- Experience of Unit4 ERPx or other ERP Finance Systems – particularly post implementation.
Person Specification
- Verbal and written communication skills to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- IT skills and extensive experience/knowledge on using Microsoft packages.
- Be confident in communicating, influencing, negotiating and managing internal and external stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
- Excellent organisational skills and great attention to detail.
- Advocate for Alzheimer’s Society, demonstrating passion and resilience to make a difference.
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We’re a national charity providing dementia support to a community that’s ethnically diverse, but we don’t reflect this in our senior leadership. This needs to change.
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from ethnically diverse communities who are traditionally underrepresented in the charity sector leadership roles.
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
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Role purpose:
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced manager to manage our part in “On track for inclusive train travel”, a research, scoping and piloting project, aiming to make rail travel more accessible and inclusive for disabled people. This project is being delivered alongside RNIB as lead partner, and funded by Motability Foundation, working with our members Community Rail Lancashire (CRL) and Gloucestershire & Oxfordshire CRP (GOCRP) to engage disabled people and shine a light on lived experience.
You will work closely with RNIB and their project manager, forming part of a small project team to ensure the success of this exciting project. You will support CRL & GOCRP in their coordination of local engagement with disabled people, helping to facilitate a pan-disability, empowering approach that draws on and champions expertise by experience. Ensuring excellent collaboration with railway partners is also key to this role, enabling us to co-create an effective, adaptable model for training, learning and culture change that can be deployed across the railways as they are reformed and renationalised.
Responsibilities
Project and local engagement coordination
- Work closely with the RNIB project manager and as part of the project team to help ensure effective planning, coordination, management, communication and the overall success of this project, in line with its purpose and aims;
- Ensure excellent coordination and communication with the two community rail partnerships, supporting their delivery of empowering, high-quality engagement, in line with project plans, requirements and objectives;
- Ensure CRL and GOCRP are enabled to play their part effectively, using their expertise and local relationships to bring the experiences, ideas and voices of disabled people to the fore, while engaging railway staff constructively, to research, develop and test our model, and forge ongoing dialogue and understanding between the disabled community and railway;
- Take a particular lead in utilising and championing co-creation principles and empowering ways of working, across this project and its partners, and in building a legacy;
- Coordinate closely with our core railway partners helping to develop and test our model, and work across the rail industry, including engaging existing inclusion and accessibility forums and networks, to support the research phase and generally build on community rail’s positive relationships and ability to support inclusive railway practices;
- Manage Community Rail Network’s budget and monitor the CRPs’ budgets in partnership with their project leads, ensuring these are in line with agreed grant funding;
- Maintain and uphold our partner agreements and MoU with RNIB.
Research, evaluation and reporting
- Work as part of the project team to engage railway partners and jointly deliver effective research, as part of the ‘discovery’ phase, to understand current practices and issues within the railway around accessibility and inclusion, and opportunities to improve this;
- Support the CRPs and their interaction with RNIB’s research and innovation staff and our academic advisor, helping them play a strong part in the discovery phase, and model development and testing, involving the disabled community and railway staff members;
- Support effective recording and evaluation by the CRPs, ensuring this is in line with project requirements, and serves our goals around legacy-building and empowering those involved;
- Advise and feed into RNIB on the completion of grant reports and financial statements, including coordinating and reviewing input, data and reports from the CRPs;
- Maintain strong relations with Motability, as part of the project team.
Legacy building, communications and influencing
- Continually feed into our senior team and the project board on insights emerging from the programme to help us advocate for more inclusive, confident (rail) travel for disabled people;
- Support and feed into Community Rail Network and RNIB’s strategic work engaging with rail reform and transformation, such as attending meetings and providing briefings, reports and recommendations, to help us seize opportunities to advocate for positive change;
- Attend and speak at community rail and other relevant events to develop awareness of the project, share its lessons, and promote our model;
- Work with Community Rail Network and RNIB’s communications teams, and other colleagues and partners, to promote the project and its achievements, and amplify the voices/views/needs of disabled people, across our networks and build a legacy.
General team working
- Contribute to the wider objectives and development of Community Rail Network, especially by sharing project progress and learnings, and offering advice and input.
- Help our member support & development team to embed lessons from the project on involving and empowering disabled people.
- Contribute to the maintenance and development of our internal systems (e.g. shared drive, CRM) such as by data capturing relevant contacts and saving documentation.
- As a member of the Community Rail Network team, assist with more general work as needed.
Skills and competencies
- A proven track record in project management, including coordinating between multiple delivery partners and ensuring project/funding requirements are met, and supporting/overseeing effective monitoring and evaluation.
- Demonstrable experience in supporting community engagement, ideally related to inclusion, disability and/or mobility, and a good understanding of and confidence using engagement, project planning, and evaluation techniques to develop and support such initiatives.
- The ability to collaborate and communicate with community groups and other local partners, draw on their views and expertise, and support them to build capacity and confidence.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work confidently with stakeholders at all levels and facilitate positive discussion; articulate and assertive, and a great team player.
- A proven ability to bring partners and groups together, develop and maintain mutually-beneficial partnerships, deliver joint activities, and form professional networks.
- Good writing, research and analysis skills, including the ability to draw on quantitative and qualitative evidence, produce case studies, briefings and reports.
- Awareness of accessibility, social mobility and social inclusion issues, and an appreciation of the importance of rail, sustainable travel and mobility to communities and disabled people.
- A demonstrable ability to manage time effectively and juggle a range of activities in an organised, professional, productive manner, including planning and scheduling, coordinating with colleagues and partners, and bringing projects to fruition.
- Proactive, positive and self-motivated, able to work on own initiative and inspire and enthuse others, and overcome hurdles to achieve results.
- IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the internet.
Other information
This post is home-based, but with travel (including occasional overnight stays) for project meetings, events and external meetings. Applicants will need local access to a train station to enable rail-based travel for work as needed.
This is a fixed term contract and includes a probationary period of three months from the date of appointment. Successful applicants will need to provide proof that they have the right to work in the UK and provide two references.
Community Rail Network is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to being a flexible, supportive, inclusive and understanding employer. We welcome applications from disabled people, who meet the skills for this role, and support positive representation within our workforce. We will provide reasonable adjustments for interviews as required.
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Please provide your CV and a covering letter of up to two sides of A4, by 09:00, Monday 27 January 2025, summarising, with evidence, how you match the role specification and why you are interested in this position. Please include a daytime phone number and an email address and identify your notice period in your cover letter. Due to limited resources, we cannot provide feedback to candidates not invited to interview.
Online interviews are scheduled for Monday 10 February 2025, although we are actively interviewing and may recruit before this date.
Non Charity Employer
21 - 50
Championing the community rail movement | Connecting people and their railways | Creating inclusive, empowered, sustainable and healthy communities
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A rare and exciting opportunity to support the fundraising, strategic development and impact evaluation of a wide range of Charities in the UK, as part of a friendly and supportive consulting team.
Charity Fundraising Ltd provides a comprehensive range of fundraising, strategic consultancy and evaluation services to Charities and other not-for-profit organisations. Established in 2000, our services range from grant and contract bid writing and review, to developing fundraising strategies, developing M&E frameworks and undertaking project and programme evaluations. We also offer a range of strategic support, mentoring and training. We work with lots of amazing charities, both local and national, small and large, across the UK, covering themes such as: Homelessness; addiction; youth; community; disability; mental health; minoritised groups; medical conditions; heritage; environment and more.
We are seeking an exceptional fundraiser who can offer a strong track record of driving organisational growth in the voluntary sector. Multi-year experience in two or more of the following core service areas is essential:
- Achieving major grant funding from trusts, foundations, lottery distributors, public sector agencies or similar.
- Planning and developing successful fundraising strategies and action plans.
- Undertaking voluntary sector project evaluations / developing M&E frameworks.
- Planning and developing successful contract tender submissions.
The role is varied and interesting - managing a portfolio of clients and supporting them directly or strategically with their fundraising, impact evaluation and organisational development. Our consultants are all employees and we work closely together as a supportive team, sharing and developing skills and knowledge. We anticipate the appointee may not hold experience across all core areas of our services. We will enable the appointee to focus on projects that play to their strengths and experience and provide further support and training as necessary.
Based from home (must be UK resident), with ad hoc client and team meetings/socials (all travel paid), mostly within England. All IT equipment provided. Full-time or part-time (minimum 0.8 FTE - 28 hrs).
Benefits include: 24 days paid annual leave (pro rata), 4% employers pension contribution, potential cash / annual leave bonus, CPD budget and paid CPD time + lots of opportunity to learn from our experienced consultant team.
Please note that applications will only be considered where the screening questions are fully completed.
Here's what some of our team say about working for Charity Fundraising Ltd:
"I don’t think I have ever worked with such a nice bunch of people, everyone has been very welcoming, supportive and just all round lovely"
"I really enjoy working for CF because I get to work independently with a diverse range of interesting clients, and am also part of a great, supportive team - best of all worlds!"
“Supportive and fun team; and great to learn new ideas from others fundraising skills, knowledge and expertise”
"I love being part of such a passionate, professional team and who prides itself on building close working relationships with each other and with our clients."
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We are looking for someone with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to grow the delivery of our programmes across Manchester.
The King’s Trust is committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the young people that represent modern-day Britain, and we are ultimately here to support. As part of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy we are wanting to build a management and leadership team that has greater representation of the diverse communities across England and particularly welcome candidates with lived experiences from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds.
You will be integral to the England leadership team and have responsibility for a team of managers and youth development leads working across the Manchester area supporting young people through our direct delivery to young people and with specialist delivery partners. Your work will ensure our footprint mirrors the communities in which we work and the young people we support.
This role is perfect for you if you have a strong track record in operational management (ideally 5 years plus) together with the experience of leading a large staff team with knowledge of foundational employability and enterprise and if you are seeking a role where you can shape, influence, and implement, ensuring excellent standards of delivery. Regular attendance at our King’s Trust centre in Manchester will be required.
We are looking for a passionate and driven colleague, who is able to work collaboratively across the Trust and champion the work of the Manchester team both internally and externally.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Why join the UK Sepsis Trust (UKST)? We’ve an exciting opportunity to work for a significant cause and help make a real difference by raising awareness of sepsis.
Sepsis is the immune system’s overreaction to an infection or injury. There are over 245,000 cases each year in the UK and approximately 48,000 deaths – the charity’s overarching aim is to reduce preventable deaths from sepsis. We achieve this by:
- Raising awareness
- Supporting those affected by sepsis
- Educating health professionals
- Lobbying political organisations for better sepsis care
In this new role you will be responsible for overseeing the UKST’s income generation strategy, ensuring the growth of diverse revenue streams to support the charity’s mission. You will lead all fundraising efforts, partnership development, donor stewardship, and income forecasting, ensuring that the charity is financially sustainable while expanding its reach and impact.
- Income Strategy & Leadership:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive income generation strategy that aligns with the charity’s goals and mission.
- Lead, inspire, and manage the income generation team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
- Set and monitor income targets, ensuring the charity meets its financial goals through diverse income channels.
- Fundraising & Donor Relations:
- Oversee and grow all fundraising initiatives including major donors, trusts & foundations, corporate partnerships, events, individual giving, and digital fundraising.
- Build and maintain relationships with key donors, stakeholders, and partners to ensure long-term, sustainable support.
- Develop strategies for donor engagement, stewardship, and retention.
- Partnership Development:
- Cultivate and manage corporate partnerships.
- Develop and manage relationships with grant-making bodies, identifying and applying for relevant funding opportunities.
- Income Management & Reporting:
- Lead the development of annual fundraising budgets, tracking income performance against targets.
- Provide accurate reports to senior management and the board, ensuring transparency and effective use of resources.
- Analyse income trends, identifying opportunities for new revenue streams and ensuring the charity is maximising its fundraising potential.
- Team Management & Development:
- Lead, motivate, and develop the income generation team, providing training, support, and regular feedback.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team to meet fundraising challenges.
- Brand Ambassadorship & External Relations:
- Act as a senior ambassador for the charity, representing it at key external events and meetings.
- Work closely with the communications and marketing teams to ensure fundraising activities are well-promoted and integrated with the charity's messaging and brand.
- Experience:
- Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in a senior fundraising or income generation role within the charity or nonprofit sector.
- A track record of success in securing income through diverse channels (major gifts, corporate partnerships, trusts & foundations, events, digital fundraising).
- Strong understanding of fundraising regulations, compliance, and best practices.
- Experience in leading and managing teams to achieve ambitious targets.
- Skills:
- Exceptional strategic thinking and financial management skills.
- Excellent relationship-building skills with donors, partners, and stakeholders.
- Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to inspire and motivate staff, and lead with a collaborative, inclusive approach.
- Knowledge of fundraising software and CRM systems.
- Attributes:
- Passionate about the charity sector and committed to the mission of the UKST.
- Strong leadership qualities with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
- Creative, innovative, and adaptable in response to changing fundraising landscape.
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and why you’re suited for the role.
The United Kingdom Sepsis Trust is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, or disability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re seeking a Project Support Officer to become part of RBL’s skilled and innovative Transformation team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.
With a growing number of strategic programmes, our Transformation Management Office (TMO) is committed to maintaining its successful achievements. The role of the Project Support Officer will be part of this journey and will be supporting initiatives aimed at making a positive impact on the lives of our beneficiaries.
Together, the team in the TMO takes great pride in managing a diverse portfolio of programmes and projects. We work closely with our Executive team, as well as other senior leaders and colleagues across the charity, to provide expertise in project, programme and change management.
As a key member of our team, you’ll play a crucial role in facilitating smooth project workflows, coordinating schedules and ensuring timely delivery of outcomes. We want someone to become an integral part of the delivery and get out there to understand the RBL and make a difference to the lives of those who have served, and currently serve, to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
The successful Project Support Officer should be proactive with exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Working with an experienced team you will be reporting into the Transformation Cluster Leader. This role will also provide personal assistant support to the Director of Change and Transformation.
Some of the key areas of responsibility are as follows:
- Support the Cluster Leader, Programme or Project Manager to ensure programme and project delivery is managed to a defined plan, with the appropriate project management methods, processes and standards implemented and maintained throughout the programme or project lifecycle.
- Engage with stakeholders at various levels to gather requirements, provide updates and address concerns.
- Support the Cluster Leader, Programme or Project Manager to prepare regular progress reports and presentations.
- Support the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks and issues, working closely with Programme and Project managers to develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Diary organising and planning management for Director of Change and Transformation, ensuring that commitments and competing demands are efficiently managed and future needs anticipated.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be expected to travel in the course of your work including to our London, Haig House, hub. You will be contracted to your home address, where you will be expected to work – using our collaboration tools – when not travelling.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.
Closing Date: Monday 20th January 2025
Interview process will consist of two stages, involving competency and values-based questions, along with a short assessment, and a ‘meet the team’ session. To be held virtually on dates to be confirmed.
Successful candidates will be expected to visit our London Head Office on the start date to complete employment screening.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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We have a brilliant new opportunity for an experienced finance expert to join our Finance and Assurance team as our new Head of Transformation. Reporting to our Associate Director of Finance, you will be leading finance transformation and process improvement activities across the finance directorate. You’ll play a key role in driving forward continuous improvement and delivering those key improvements to maximize the benefit of our Finance team.
We have recently implemented a new finance system, Unit4 ERPx. This role will require you to lead and manage the post implementation phase of processes and ongoing transformation activity. Additionally, you will drive best practice financial management and process efficiency and consistency, ensuring that the Society maintains an effective financial control environment.
Alzheimer's Society has recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is a great indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years.
We would love to welcome more outstanding people to join our exciting journey to make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
This is a homeworking role, but you may be required to travel to attend meetings, events and team-days, so you must reside in the UK, have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK and be comfortable/willing to travel to our offices (London or Birmingham) if/when required.
About you
- Experience of managing successful projects and working with operational teams.
- Experience of systems implementation and post implementation embedding new processes and transitioning through change to steady state.
- Hold relevant financial accounting professional qualification; ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, ACMA (or equivalent) with post qualification experience operating at a senior level.
- Experience driving continuous improvement of financial process and promoting a culture to support this in a large organisation
- Experience leading teams in operating effective financial control environments, adopting a mindset of continuous improvement to strengthen controls and operational effectiveness.
- Experience of Unit4 ERPx or other ERP Finance Systems – particularly post implementation.
Person Specification
- Verbal and written communication skills to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- IT skills and extensive experience/knowledge on using Microsoft packages.
- Be confident in communicating, influencing, negotiating and managing internal and external stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
- Excellent organisational skills and great attention to detail.
- Advocate for Alzheimer’s Society, demonstrating passion and resilience to make a difference.
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We’re a national charity providing dementia support to a community that’s ethnically diverse, but we don’t reflect this in our senior leadership. This needs to change.
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from ethnically diverse communities who are traditionally underrepresented in the charity sector leadership roles.
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
Thank you!
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This is a fantastic role for an ambitious fundraising expert who likes to roll up their sleeves and combine strategic thinking, with active fund raising and the leadership of a team.
This is an ideal role for someone who is wanting to advance their career by taking on a senior role within the international NGO sector as part of Global Health Partnership’s (GHP’s) Leadership Team.
GHP has a strong track record in securing institutional funding. Our priority now is to build on this track record and further diversify our funding sources and innovate in how we fund our work to achieve greatest impact.
You will enjoy considerable autonomy as you continue to grow GHP’s visibility with external partners and our income, working with the full support of the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.
Here are the top four things we think you can be excited about:
- Being at the heart of the UK global health community, supporting UK NHS and other health workers to engage internationally, working closely with diverse partners including WHO, UK Government Departments and the NHS.
- Developing your own strategy and team to deliver growth in income across major donors and corporate supporters.
- Working with the recently formed business development team and with colleagues from across the organisation (in the UK and overseas) to identify opportunities for funding and developing bespoke proposals.
- Taking on a leadership role within GHP, contributing to the quality and strategic direction of its global health work.
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive as a member of the Leadership Team. Responsibilities for Fund raising are distributed across many roles in the organisation, but you will be responsible for the development and delivery of the organisational Fundraising Strategy, paying particular attention to the diversification of our funding portfolio and ensuring all teams are supported to achieve their fundraising goals.
Your main focus will be on diversifying our funding sources, growing our income from major donors and corporate supporters and increasing our effectiveness and reach with trusts and foundations. You will have the autonomy to shape the role and make it your own. We encourage the successful candidate to showcase their creativity and strategic thinking to enhance our profile, attract and retain new donors and to grow income.
You will have impeccable stakeholder management, ensuring our core Partners, Stakeholders, Donors and Trustees receive timely, engaging and trusted updates on our work and impact, and have a positive experience of creating change with GHP.
You will be a positive, flexible, and hands-on team player who is able to create a team around projects and campaigns, as well as build strategic relationships with strategic donors, philanthropists and partners.
WHAT WE OFFER
· Flexible working hours
· Remote working arrangements, with regular travel to London
· Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave benefits
· Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
· 25 days annual leave plus three days off between Christmas and New Year
· Annual learning & development allowance
· 5% employer pension contribution when an employee contributes 3%.
· Cycle to work scheme.
· A friendly, supportive work environment.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates can apply by submitting a two-page cover letter stating why they are interested in this position, what they would bring to the role and how they fit the person's specification. This letter should be submitted with a CV by midnight Monday 20th January 2025, with ‘Head of Fund Raising’ in the subject line. Applicants must be available for interview and assessment over the following two weeks. GHP is an equal-opportunity employer, and any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. The job holder must be able to live and work in the UK. Non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role description
The Head of Social Value (HoSV) is HACT’s specialist subject matter expert on social value and impact measurement. The post holder will be able to clearly explain what social value means and have knowledge of a range of impact measurement methodologies and how they can be applied in different contexts.
The HoSV will ensure that HACT maintains its position at the forefront of social value and impact measurement thinking, constantly identifying areas for innovation and development. The post holder will also build and strengthen relationships with customers by providing quality social value consultancy, training and research.
The HoSV will have regular contact with HACTs strategic partner, SImetrica-Jacobs, ensuring there is 2-way dialogue based on market intelligence, understanding competitors and any other feedback which will positively support HACTs position in the social value space.
Working at the cutting edge of how social impact measurement is used within the built environment, the post holder will have an enthusiasm to lead new thinking and the ability to be flexible, adaptable and to thrive on the challenge of working in a developing area and work closely with the Head of Services and Head of Customer to develop the product map.
The HoSV will be the ‘go to’ person within HACT for social value and will represent HACT as an expert in this field in the sector.
Responsibilities
• Be the subject matter expert for social value and impact measurement at HACT, providing guidance and expertise internally to HACT colleagues and externally to customers. This will involve leading on the development of guidance materials for implementing HACT’s Social Value Banks and measurement methodology and practice notes.
• Deliver social value services to customers at the right level of quality, ensuring customer needs are met.
• Identify opportunities to enhance HACT’s social value services, expand HACT’s Social Value Banks and provide more value to customers.
• Identify business development opportunities for social value services within the housing sector, built environment and beyond.
• Build and manage existing relationships with partners, Associates, and other stakeholders, working with these partners to support delivery, information flows, and engagement with customers.
• Continually keep own expertise up-to-date and current through market scanning and analysis and use this insight to support improvements to the HACT offer.
• Represent HACT with key stakeholders and at sector events.
• Stay abreast of issues in the social housing, built environment and health sectors, and feeding these into HACT work.
• Undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post.
• Travel and occasional overnight stays across the UK will be required.
Skills and experience
Essential
· Minimum 3 years of experience working in social value and impact measurement
· Proven track record in managing and delivering research/consultancy projects to meet funders’ requirements, including to time, budget and quality expectations
· Experience of developing and delivering training that applies complex issues into everyday organisational and individual behaviours in understandable ways
· Experience of working with customers to design new projects and secure income
· Demonstrable track record of preparing successful project proposals, consultancy briefs, and/or funding bids
· Proven skills in writing for/speaking to a range of audiences to ensure impact
· Innovation and drive – the ability to independently spot and successfully curate projects that respond to emerging opportunities
· Excellent time management, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and to tight deadlines whilst maintain quality
· Ability to work under own initiative, be flexible, and have a proactive approach to problem solving
· Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a range of audiences, stakeholders, funders and partners using different media
· Good knowledge of a variety of social impact measurement methods and confident in both qualitative and quantitative research methods
Desirable
· Minimum 3 years of experience working in social value and impact measurement
· Proven track record in managing and delivering research/consultancy projects to meet funders’ requirements, including to time, budget and quality expectations
· Experience of developing and delivering training that applies complex issues into everyday organisational and individual behaviours in understandable ways
· Experience of working with customers to design new projects and secure income
· Demonstrable track record of preparing successful project proposals, consultancy briefs, and/or funding bids
· Proven skills in writing for/speaking to a range of audiences to ensure impact
· Innovation and drive – the ability to independently spot and successfully curate projects that respond to emerging opportunities
· Excellent time management, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and to tight deadlines whilst maintain quality
· Ability to work under own initiative, be flexible, and have a proactive approach to problem solving
· Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a range of audiences, stakeholders, funders and partners using different media
· Good knowledge of a variety of social impact measurement methods and confident in both qualitative and quantitative research methods
About HACT
HACT’s products, services, consultancy, and research helps organisations to:
• Calculate social return on investment with rigour using our Social Value Banks.
• Broker housing and health partnerships, demonstrate the importance of housing in delivering health outcomes and integrate housing into the delivery of health services.
• Measure impact, understand communities and demonstrate the value of community investment work through our insight tools.
• Provide a forum to network with partners to complement and strengthen success of delivery through our Centre for Excellence in Community Investment.
• Connect, share ideas and innovation, and develop sector specific tools such as the UK Housing Data Standards.
• Identify cost benefits, evaluate performance, and deliver strategic insights.
We are a deeply committed team, working with individuals and organisations who share our vision for impact, innovation, and collaboration within social housing and beyond.
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter describing what drew you to the role and your suitability for it.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
To support the social housing sector to unlock the full potential of its social purpose, for the benefit of residents & local communities
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Talent Set are delighted to be working with Helpforce to recruit their Head of Communications. The charity offers a flexible working environment, with remote working, and an expectation to attend monthly team meetings at their London office.
This is a truly forward thinking, innovative and mission led charity punching well above its weight, leading practice and ideas about the best way volunteers can support our health service. It could not be a better time to be joining them.
You will need to be creative and experienced in directing integrated campaigns and teams across most marcomms disciplines, including PR and with some experience of working with policy and public affairs to influence at national and regional level
We are looking for someone with a strong track record at a senior level. This doesn’t have to be in health and social care, but you'll need to have that commercial edge to understand new sectors quickly and translate the charity’s mission to accelerate the growth of volunteering in health and care into compelling messages to secure new business and influence change.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive overarching marketing communications strategy to clarify, build and maintain Helpforce’s brand and position.
• Plan and deliver external multi-channel communication campaigns, and work with the Comms team and any external suppliers to ensure all campaigns are delivered strategically and effectively.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, influencers, and key stakeholders.
• Commission and manage specialist agencies and freelancers – including policy, PR, website/digital and design – and ensure their contribution aligns with our strategic/business objectives.
• Support colleagues across Helpforce in their effective and strategic communication with stakeholders and audiences, including developing the CRM (Salesforce).
• Work with the Comms team, colleagues, agencies and freelancers to create compelling content for the website, social media, newsletters, blogs, press releases and other communication materials and assets.
• Collaborate with and support other teams to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment.
• Monitor and analyse communication performance, to support a culture of continual improvement.
• Ensure you and the Comms team stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
Person Specification:
• A track record in creating and leading successful integrated, multi-channel marketing communications campaigns.
• The ability to think strategically while also being directly involved in content creation.
• The ability to come up with creative ideas that capture the media and other target audiences’ interest and secure coverage/engagement.
• Strong media relations experience.
• Exceptional written and spoken communication skills
• Good understanding of how to create compelling content for different audiences and capacity to brief relevant in-house or external specialists to deliver what’s needed.
• Ability to get to grips with a complex area of policy and practice, like healthcare, quickly.
• Experience of effective stakeholder communication and engagement.
• Strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to provide wise and credible counsel to senior colleagues, and your peers and team.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
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Key information
Location: Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, or London
Hours: 37.5 hours
Start date: February 2025 (we are happy to work with you and your notice period)
Duration: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £45,065 - £50,215 per annum if based in London. £42,490 -£47,640 per annum if based in Manchester, Nottingham, Newcastle or Bristol, plus a £312 yearly tax-free work from home allowance.
Application deadline: 12pm, 17th January 2025
The Assessment Centre for this role will consist of an interview, a written assessment and a presentation (you will be given a brief to prepare in advance for this). Assessment Centres will take place on 24th January.
Early applications are encouraged, as we will assess applications and schedule interviews on an ongoing basis.
About upReach
Do you think that your socio-economic background should determine your career prospects?
upReach’s vision is of a society in which everybody has an equal opportunity to realise their full career potential. Our work is important because right now a student from disadvantaged background who gains a first-class degree from a top university is less likely to secure an elite job than a more privileged student with a 2.2.
We are an award-winning charity employer working to address this issue in partnership with employers and universities. We help undergraduates from lower socioeconomic backgrounds achieve their career potential by providing an intensive programme of support that addresses socio-economic barriers to graduate employment.
To find out more about how we support our students, visit our website and read our Annual Report, and Impact Report.
Role Summary
The Head of Sector Programmes plays a significant role in the strategy, design and delivery of our programme of support for students exploring their career options. This includes managing a team of Programme Managers who lead their own teams of Programme Coordinators to deliver key upReach programmes, planning high quality events, managing relationships with external stakeholders, and evaluating impact.
They will report to the Director of Programmes, and will be a member of the Programmes Senior Leadership Team, taking responsibility for the development and implementation of an effective programme design and strategy.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Head of Sector Programmes: This person will contribute to upReach's mission by working to ensure the smooth running of upReach’s core programmes, focused on our sector-specific support. They will work closely with the Director of Programmes to provide oversight and strategic input for upReach’s student-facing programmes, setting the direction of travel and monitoring progress.
Please note that it is not possible for the job description to cover the exhaustive list of responsibilities of your role due to the varied nature of the role. The job description aims to provide an overview of your remit.
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN
Make strategic decisions regarding the design and delivery of our sector programmes of support for students, creating a 12 month plan in advance of the start of each recruitment cycle.
Oversee multiple sector programmes, working closely with Programme Managers to monitor efficacy and ensure that high-quality, targeted interventions are delivered.
Guide the Programmes Team to design learning journeys (including events & opportunities) for Associates, in addition to the development of the resources, planning and delivery of events and opportunities relevant to the unique needs of the participants on our sector programmes.
Manage and track team progress to ensure that all organisational OKRs regarding programmatic impact are achieved and reported on to the Board of Trustees.
Be part of the Programmes Senior Leadership Team, setting Programme strategy and agreeing focus areas of the Programmes team to ensure that upReach maintains/improves its impact.
Take on a Deputy Responsibility for a key strategic area of organisational need within the Programmes team.
Work with the Partnerships Team to make strategic decisions about new opportunities to grow upReach's existing and new partnerships.
TEAM MANAGEMENT
Manage a team of Programme Managers in a variety of locations, providing weekly 1-to-1 check-ins, reviews and personal development support. This includes coaching and enabling them to guide Programme Coordinators in their teams to manage day-to-day partnership responsibilities and relationship management.
Act as a role model within the Programmes Team, engaging in all programme interventions and activities to ensure successful, high quality programme delivery is embedded throughout the team.
Support with oversight of professional development within the Programmes Team, including objective setting, performance reviewing and appraisals.
Act as a Sponsor on key strategic Programmes projects, providing oversight and guidance to junior team members.
SKILLS
The ideal candidate for Head of Sector Programmes should display these skills:
Programme management at a senior level, including implementing and delivering interventions and guiding teams to meet objectives.
Ability to engage and flex communication style confidently with a variety of stakeholders, such as beneficiaries, upReach partners, all levels of employees across the organisation and Trustees.
Strong ability to manage, coach and train teams.
Strong problem-solving skills and excellent organisational skills, to manage a varied workload.
Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as independently, with a creative and a proactive attitude.
EXPERIENCE
To be successful, it is anticipated that you would have substantial knowledge and experience in:
Delivering all aspects of a programme end to end, from design to delivery and reporting and evaluation.
Overseeing multiple programmes simultaneously, ensuring consistent and high-quality delivery across all programmes.
Making complex decisions taking into account beneficiary needs, stakeholder needs, wider organisation strategy and the mission of the charity.
Driving unique programme Objectives and Key Results and contributing to wider organisational strategy, intervening and supporting where necessary to ensure these are both met.
Partnership management, in the corporate or charity space.
Working directly with key stakeholders to manage and grow a relationship and/or partnership.
Managing and motivating a team remotely across different locations. This will also involve overseeing team performance and managing this where appropriate.
Managing individuals at different levels, including managers, and providing coaching and training to teams.
Taking a lead on finding solutions to problems, within a fast-paced environment.
Team Culture & Benefits:
By joining the upReach team, you will be joining a team who are committed to supporting you in your career journey and fostering an inclusive culture.
We offer:
Flexible 37.5 hour week, around core hours of 10am-4pm. Hybrid working based in any of our 5 offices.
Statutory Holiday Entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays. This increases to 2 additional days after 2.5 years and then to 3 additional days after 5 years of working with us.
Birthday leave.
Enhanced Parental Leave beyond statutory requirements for all team members.
3% Pension Contribution, this increases to 5% after 5 years of working with us.
Cycle-to-work and Tech buying scheme.
Monthly socials.
Dedication to Staff Wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aid Training.
Personal Development Budget, activated after 6 months in the role.
The opportunity to participate in our fantastic staff networks:
Disability and Inclusion Network
Ethnic Minorities Network
Green Network
LGBTQ+ Network
Mindfulness Network
Parents and Carers Network
Socio-Economic Background Network
Ready to apply?
Applications close at 12pm, Friday 17th January. Early applications are encouraged as we will be scheduling interviews on an ongoing basis.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive. All applications will be blind screened, and our job packs are available in Braille, large text or another format upon request. We can provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment application process and on the job, and we'll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible.
At upReach, we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We celebrate and value the diverse perspectives that people from all backgrounds bring to our team. We are passionate about creating a workplace that is inclusive and reflects the diversity of communities across the UK. Diversity in the workplace creates dynamic and effective organisations and we are actively working to build a more inclusive workforce by continuously improving our recruitment, retention, and development practices. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities, those who are care-experienced, those from low socio-economic backgrounds, and those who are LGBTQIA+.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Closing date: 9 a.m. Tuesday 21st January
Who we are
Gatsby Charitable Foundation is one of the 16 Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts (SFCT) established by individual members of the Sainsbury family.
Gatsby established a small team focused on education policy in England almost 40 years ago. While priorities have changed and evolved, our approach has been consistent: we aim to be more than a funder. We act as an enabler for projects, working with partners in designing, developing, and, in some cases, delivering activities. We take a long-term view as we do not think much can be achieved by short, one-off projects.
About the role
We are now looking for someone to join our education team as a Project Officer.
You will have a broad remit to support the implementation of programmes across the team, in particular, programmes to support teachers and providers with technical education reforms. Key success measures for this work will include widespread, sustained engagement in programmes that are well-organised and coordinated.
Using a high degree of personal expertise and judgement to support the Technical Education Networks programme, including responsibility to:
- Support the Head of Further Education Curriculum with the delivery of the programme objectives for curriculum support for post-16 technical education.
- Arrange logistics for meetings, conferences and work streams of the programme.
- Manage and upload content to the Technical Education Networks’ website
- Coordinate the development and publication processes for all outputs of the programme, including the teaching materials.
- Provide administrative and budget support for grants and contracts allocated to stakeholders, supporting financial overview of allocations.
- Liaise with Gatsby’s communications team and external stakeholders to ensure successful communication, dissemination and uptake of the programme outputs.
- Maintain effective communication with key stakeholders to ensure long-term impact and engagement with the programme.
- Ensure information regarding the programme on the Gatsby and partner websites is coherent and up to date.
- Any other duties to support the Education Team in delivering programme objectives when required.
Who are we looking for?
First and foremost, we are looking for someone with a strong interest in our areas of work, especially supporting improvement for technical education.
The specific experience criteria that we are looking for in the successful candidate include:
- Managed projects to achieve successful outcomes, including budget responsibility.
- Managed external contracts or grants to deliver agreed objectives on time and within budget.
- Organised successful complex meetings and events.
- Have been personally responsible for implementing new processes or ideas.
- Have worked independently and within a team, contributing to the success of others as well as self.
- Written well-received documents (such as minutes, briefings, reports, articles).
- A strong interest in education is essential. Current knowledge of the technical education system and further education is desirable.
Please note that you must also have the existing right to work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 21st January.
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Assistant Head of Operations
We are seeking an Assistant Head of Operations to play a key role in delivering impactful mental health services and driving operational excellence.
Position: Assistant Head of Operations
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 FTE (£30,400 - £32,000 pro rata)
Location: Rochdale, with some flexibility for hybrid working
Hours: 28 hours per week (4 days), with flexibility for meetings and service requirements
Closing Date: 7th February 2025
Interviews: 14th February 2025
About the Role
As the Assistant Head of Operations, you’ll support the Head of Operations in managing and developing mental health services across the organisation. You will provide leadership to service managers, ensuring operational efficiency, effective service delivery, and alignment with the organisation’s values and goals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Line managing service managers to ensure high-quality service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Collaborating on strategic planning and aligning operations with organisational goals.
- Supporting the development and retention of staff through training and professional development opportunities.
- Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, commissioners, and community partners.
- Assisting with risk management, safeguarding, and compliance with GDPR and other legal standards.
- Representing the organisation externally to promote services and partnerships.
- Identifying and contributing to new funding opportunities and service improvements.
This is a unique opportunity to influence service delivery and operational strategy in a growing and dynamic mental health charity.
About You
To succeed in this role, you’ll be a proactive and experienced leader with a strong commitment to improving mental health services.
Essential skills and experience include:
- A Level 5 qualification or equivalent in a relevant field.
- Proven experience managing teams and delivering service outcomes in a mental health or charity sector.
- Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in safeguarding and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
About the Organisation
You will be working for an independent, local mental health charity who have been providing services to those within the Borough of Rochdale for 35 years! They are committed to promoting recovery and well-being, empowering individuals to lead meaningful lives, through a range of services and group sessions. Dedicated to empowering individuals with mental health needs to lead fulfilling lives. Their services prioritise lived experience, collaboration, and community integration, promoting hope and resilience at every level. As part of the team, you’ll contribute to an organisation committed to openness, responsiveness, and unstoppable support for those in need.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Operations Manager, Mental Health Services Manager, Programme Manager, Service Delivery Lead, or Charity Development Manager. #INDNFP
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and contribute to transforming lives in your community.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Job Title: Gardener Project Officer for Young Marketeers Plymouth
Position Type: Freelance
Reports to: Development Manager
Based at:Home-working and at schools in Plymouth
Working Hours: 14 days @ £165 per day from March – July (£2310); 8 x school gardening sessions at £110 per session plus 1 day planning @ £220 (£1100). Total budget £3,410 + expenses
Contract: Temporary
Job Purpose
· To manage the delivery of Young Marketeers in Plymouth in four primary schools
Background to School Food Matters
School Food Matters (SFM) exists to teach children about food and to improve children’s access to healthy, sustainable food during their time at school. We provide fully funded food education programmes to schools. Our experience delivering these programmes informs and strengthens our campaigns, bringing the voices of children, parents and teachers to government policy.
Young Marketeers
This much-loved programme was started in London in 2012. It is now running in 12 cities across England and is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund for three years. The programme provides hands-on opportunities for children from primary schools to grow fruit and veg from seed to sell at their local market. Young Marketeers is also a platform for School Food Matters to promote food education to schools and communities as a way to support children to live happy and healthy lives. Children learn the art of growing veg from seed, and market traders will share their secrets on how to create a winning market stall. Primary schools will be visited by our gardener in March/April and then again in May/June and receive further tips on how to ensure a bumper crop. And in July, they head to the market to sell their produce, and to meet the mayor!
Key Tasks include:
· Assist with recruitment of four schools to take part in Young Marketeers
· Build and maintain relationships with teachers, teaching assistants and senior leaders to ensure the smooth running of the project
· Build and support relationships with contacts in partner organisations
· Schedule, organise and deliver
o One assembly in each school
o Two food growing sessions in each school
o One market trader training session in each school
o Market Day in the city centre in July for four schools
· Maintain accurate records relating to the programme
- Complete monitoring and evaluation forms in accordance with instructions from our Evaluation team
- Take photos of workshops and events where possible
- Keep Development Manager fully updated on progress
· Keep up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures
- Maintain the ethos of the charity and positively promote our work at all times
Person specification
Essential
· Experience of delivering food growing sessions to children
· Knowledge of fruit and vegetable growing
· Excellent administrative and organisational skills with great attention to detail
· Excellent IT skills including excel, word and email
· Experience of building relationships with partner organisations and individuals
· Ability to work in a team, and seek help when needed
· Self-motivated and optimistic with a can-do attitude
Desirable
· Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation
· Experience of working in primary schools and engaging children
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people's lives? Join Youth Leads UK, an award-winning, youth-led charity based in the heart of MediaCity, Greater Manchester. We’re on a mission to empower young people aged 12-25, equipping them with skills, confidence, and opportunities to influence change.
About Us
Youth Leads UK is an award-winning youth-led charity dedicated to empowering young people aged 12-25 to realise their potential, build skills, and influence change. Based at the vibrant MediaCity in Greater Manchester, we’ve spent over a decade creating impactful opportunities for young people, particularly from underrepresented communities.
Our values of empowerment, community, and bold action guide our work. If you're passionate about supporting young people to create a brighter future, we’d love for you to join our small but mighty team!
The Role
As our Youth Development Programmes Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in delivering engaging programmes that inspire young people to thrive. Reporting to our Chief Operating Officer, you’ll lead workshops, co-produce impactful projects with young people, and build strong relationships with community organisations. Your creativity, passion, and organisation will ensure every young person we support has the tools to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver inspiring workshops, training, and events for young people.
- Work with young people to co-produce projects that drive real change.
- Build relationships with schools, youth services, and community partners.
- Support the coordination and administration of programmes.
- Promote safeguarding principles, ensuring the welfare of young people.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with young people in group and one-to-one settings.
- Possesses excellent communication skills and can deliver presentations confidently.
- Understands the diverse needs of young people from all backgrounds.
- Is highly organised and can manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Is passionate about empowering young people and making a difference.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary with 30 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).
- Hybrid working – balance office and remote work.
- A supportive team culture with regular socials and wellbeing initiatives.
- Opportunities for growth in youth work, programme management, and the charity sector.
- Work in the heart of MediaCity, Greater Manchester's creative and sustainable hub.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit a CV (no more than two sides of A4) and a cover letter or a video explaining why you’re the ideal candidate.
- Cover Letter - If you choose to write a cover letter, please limit it to one page and outline your suitability for the role, your experience, and why you want to work with Youth Leads UK.
- Video - Alternatively, you can record a short video (2-3 minutes) addressing the same points. This is a great opportunity to showcase your personality and enthusiasm, and is easy to complete. You can use a phone or laptop.
Closing Date: 19 January 2025
Youth Development Programmes Coordinator
Location: Media City, Greater Manchester
Salary: £24,500 per annum
Contract: Full-time, 1-year fixed term (potential renewal subject to funding)
Registered Charity
6 - 10
Youth Leads UK is an award-winning charity getting the voice of young people heard and acted upon.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.