Impact Lead Jobs in Hoylake, Wirral

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

We are now looking for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to partner with income generation teams, providing detailed, robust and proactive financial support.

This post can be worked remotely (within the UK), hybrid or office based (Cambridge CB2 1AB). Occasional travel to Cambridge or London will be required for partner meetings or collaborating with colleagues.

Responsibilities Include:

• Partner with Fundraising teams to provide insightful financial analysis and strategic support that drives income growth and maximises impact.

• Support donor proposals and reporting by creating accurate budgets, ensuring compliance with donor guidelines, and enabling high-quality financial reporting.

• Collaborate with global colleagues to monitor programme budgets, manage financial risk, and ensure transparent, timely, and accurate reporting across international partnerships.

• Lead financial planning processes including budgeting, forecasting, and return on investment analysis to align fundraising performance with organisational strategy.

• Enhance financial systems and processes, working across Finance and Fundraising teams to improve controls, data integrity, and the use of Salesforce and Accounting Seed.

• Develop financial literacy among stakeholders through training and ongoing support, empowering better decision-making across teams in the UK and overseas.

If you are a strategic and collaborative Finance Business Partner, who can build strong relationships and drive financial excellence, looking for a pivotal role within a friendly, flexible, and supportive team, then this could be for you!

To Apply

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

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 23 April 2025, 17.00 UK time. 

Please note: 

• The post-holder must be UK-based and able to work on a permanent full-time contract. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.
• No agencies please - we are recruiting internally and have preferred agency contacts if required

The Media and Communications Officer leads our day-to-day media work, and supports our major media partnerships and large communications campaigns.This vital work helps us raise the profile of the organisation, build the charity’s reputation as the leading expert on bowel cancer and ultimately reach more people affected by the disease.

You’ll liaise with the media on a daily basis, responding to enquiries, building relationships and researching stories to secure coverage with impact for the charity. You’ll also play a lead role in building up our bank of real-life stories. You’ll talk to supporters and members of the bowel cancer community who are willing to share their experience, and capture their stories for use in our media work.

The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) is the national charity for people affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom.

CLAPA supports people affected by cleft to take control of their journey, connect with others, and use their voices to impact the future of care. Our vision is that no one affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom will go through their journey alone.

We are seeking a Head of Communications and Marketing to lead on the charity's communications strategy.

The Head of Communications and Marketing is a strategically important post in the organisation with lead responsibility for overseeing communications, marketing and PR for the UK’s only national cleft lip and palate support charity. The role involves managing all aspects of internal and external communications including media relations, digital content and brand strategy. 

The role reports directly to the Chief Executive, is a member of the Senior Management Team and works closely with the CLAPA Board of Trustees to ensure that we maximise all opportunities to promote the work of the charity.  The post holder also has responsibility for the direct line management of the Communications and Marketing team.

How to Apply

Please read the Recruitment Pack in full and then complete the online Application Form linked within. For safeguarding reasons, we are not able to accept CVs.

Applications close: 5pm on Monday 7th April 2025
Interviews – 1st stage: Tuesday 15th April 2025
Interviews – 2nd stage: Thursday 17th April 2025

Start date: As soon as possible – to be agreed

Head of Delivery

£62,000-£68,000 per annum (dependent on skills and experience) plus generous benefits

Location – Remote, but with regular visits to Foundation funded sites within a defined region, as well as visits to the Foundation office as determined by business needs, including attendance at quarterly Squad Meet-Ups

We are the Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most. 

About the role

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for delivering impactful projects? We’re looking for a Head of Delivery to oversee and lead the delivery of capital projects greater than £25k, making a tangible difference in grassroots sports facilities.

As the Head of Delivery, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of a range of priority projects, including 3G FTPs, changing facilities, grass pitches, PlayZones, and Hub sites. You’ll ensure these projects meet the needs of local communities and stakeholders, promoting multi-sport participation and inclusivity. Leading a dynamic team, you’ll focus on operational excellence, refining processes, and ensuring all projects align with the Football Foundation’s strategic goals and investment priorities.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on sports facilities across the country, while leading a talented team and shaping the future of grassroots sports. If you're an experienced project leader with a passion for community development, we'd love to hear from you!

Key responsibilities

· Oversee the development and maintenance of a robust pipeline of high-quality facility projects that deliver long-term value and benefit to local communities.

· Provide strategic leadership to ensure facility projects align with the Foundation’s strategy, and drive execution for maximum impact.

· Ensure projects reflect the needs of local communities and stakeholders, fostering multi-sport participation and inclusivity.

· Mentor and develop a team, creating a collaborative environment, where everyone is aligned and working towards shared goals.

· Continuously refine methodologies and workflows to ensure efficiency, consistency, and improved project outcomes.

· Assist in high-profile funding discussions, maximising contributions and ensuring the best outcomes for each project.

· Lead rigorous peer reviews and ensure high-quality, consistent assessment reports.

· Oversee the transition of projects from approval to construction, ensuring timelines are met and risks are managed.

What are we looking for?

· Proven experience in project delivery, particularly with capital projects above £25k, preferably in the sports or community development sector.

· Strong leadership and team management experience, with the ability to motivate and develop teams across multiple functions.

· Deep understanding of grant management systems and project execution, including budgeting, risk management, and quality assurance.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of driving collaboration and community involvement.

· Ability to think strategically and ensure projects align with the Foundation’s strategic priorities and provide long-term value.

· Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage complex and high-profile projects.

For full details of the role and requirements, please download our recruitment pack below.

What can we offer you?

The salary band for this role is £62,000 - £68,000 per annum, dependent on relevant skills and experience.

You will start with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets.

We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.

Equality and Diversity Commitment

The Football Foundation is committed to and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please contact us.

The closing date for applications is: Sunday 6 April 2025 at 00:00

First interviews will be held via MS Teams and are currently scheduled for 15 April 2025.

Second-stage interviews will be held in person and are currently scheduled for 22 and/or 23 April 2025.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.

Join Us in Making a Difference at Marie Curie
Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most.
Our Mission: A Better End of Life for Everyone
In the next five years, we're committed to closing the gap for those missing out on the end-of-life care and support they need. We'll achieve this through:
- Expanding and transforming direct care and support
- Delivering practical, accessible information and guidance
- Leading the way in shaping end-of-life experiences
Your Role in Our Vision
As a Community Fundraiser, you'll play a vital role in our mission by empowering supporters in your local area to raise essential funds for Marie Curie. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Region, you'll collaborate with talented fundraising professionals to inspire individuals and groups to achieve their goals, ensuring their efforts make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and nurture a network of fundraising groups and volunteers
- Deliver local elements of national campaigns, including The Great Daffodil Appeal
- Grow community involvement and financial support through outreach
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with fundraising policies and maintain accurate records
- Ese of social media to promote local work
What You'll Need
- Proven experience in volunteer or community engagement
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
- Strong organisational and budget management abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management
- A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel, including evenings and weekends
Please see the full job description here.
Application Process
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Please cite your preferred location.
Close date for applications: Sunday 6th April 2025
Salary: £26,370.00 - £29,297.00
Contract: Full time, Permanent role
Based: Homebased Role
Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]

About the role

We seek an experienced Business Development Manager to drive our UK growth and expand our client and partner base. Reporting directly to the CEO, (initially) you will lead our sales strategy targeting UK businesses, with a particular focus on small and medium businesses, and public sector organisations. 

With a proven track record in generating revenue through outbound marketing, online channels and relationship-building, as well as developing new revenue-generating business models, you will be hands-on in driving our B2B sales, securing over £150,000 annually through direct sales, grants, tenders, contracts and partnerships. You will also contribute to developing engaging communications to support The Human Edge's financial growth and brand development.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the sales growth strategy aligned with organisational goals
• Proactively identify and ensure new business opportunities, partnerships and collaboration
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with HR/talent leaders, MDs and decision-makers in UK businesses and/or public sector organisations
• Lead and manage the end-to-end sales and account management process, including lead identification, proposal/bid writing, pitching, and closing deals
• Develop and implement new revenue-generating business models, including subscription-based models, to expand reach, drive recurring revenue and client satisfaction
• Represent The Human Edge at conferences/events supporting with external engagement

About you

You are a commercially minded, results-driven and action-oriented business development professional with 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in B2B sales and income generation within the leadership development, coaching, and mentoring and skill building/training sectors. Skilled in securing new business, developing growth strategies and building long-term client relationships, you leverage your established network of HR/talent leaders and Managing Directors in UK businesses, with a particular focus on small and medium businesses, and/or public sector to enable consistent revenue growth.

About The Human Edge

The Human Edge is a leadership development organisation with specialist expertise and extensive experience in mentoring and coaching. For over 16 years, we have designed and implemented integrated leadership development programmes — combining mentoring, coaching, leadership development, training, and skill-building — for entrepreneurs, managers, and leaders.

What we offer

• Human-centred, supportive and collaborative team culture
• Agile, remote working environment
• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• Private health insurance 
• Contribution to expenses related to homeworking (in line with company policy)

35 hours per week
£30,550 per year
Remote
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of people affected by sight loss?

We are looking for a dedicated Counselling Team Leader to join our Eye Care Support Services team. In this role, you will provide high-quality, time-limited counselling and emotional support over the telephone and online. You will also lead and manage a team of counsellors and volunteer counsellors, ensuring they deliver exceptional service to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide telephone and online counselling to clients affected by sight loss, adhering to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) ethical framework.
• Manage and support Sight Loss Team Counsellors, including recruitment and line management.
• Offer accurate and accessible information to clients about available services, empowering them to make informed decisions.
• Develop and improve the range and quality of information regarding emotional support and counselling services.
• Manage a caseload of clients, ensuring referral waiting times are well managed.
• Develop links with other professionals and respond to enquiries about emotional support services.
• Lead the development and support of our volunteer counsellors, including recruitment and regular support.
• Deliver training and workshops to other professionals.
• Participate in service development, monitoring, and evaluation.

Qualifications Required:

• A recognised 3-year Diploma level Counselling qualification or equivalent.
• Registration on a PSA recognised register. Membership of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and adherence to its Ethical Framework for Good Practice or equivalent with another recognised professional body.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Knowledge of a range of counselling approaches and types of service.
• Experience in delivering effective telephone and online counselling within a time-limited framework.
• Experience in managing counsellors and volunteer counsellors within an organisational setting.
• Experience in maintaining information systems that provide relevant and accurate information.

What We Offer

RNIB prides itself on being a great place to work with a positive, progressive culture. We offer a wide range of benefits including 26 days of holiday per year (plus bank holidays) which rises with service, enhanced family friendly benefits, a contributory pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 11% and a rewards platform with employee discounts across over 800 retailers.

For more information on our available benefits, please visit our .

How to Apply

If you'd like to apply for this opportunity, please apply online, uploading your CV and supporting statement, telling us how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification.

Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of people affected by sight loss. Apply now to become our Counselling Team Leader and be part of a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional support and care.

Are you experienced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and looking for an opportunity to shape and deliver a vital CRM system?

We are looking for an experienced CRM Product Manager to drive the development and implementation of our new Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM system at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. Working closely with teams across the organisation, you will ensure the system is effective, easy to use and enables our teams to give a great experience to everyone of our supporters.

Key Responsibilities:

This is a brand-new role where you will be responsible for leading the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the CRM's strategic direction, ensuring it meets business needs, and managing its development and implementation. Your role will involve:

• Collaborating with key stakeholders to Define and drive the CRM roadmap in alignment with the MND Association strategy and objectives.
• Managing the product backlog and prioritising development needs.
• Acting as a key link between business teams, technology teams, and external partners, ensuring clear documentation, communication and understanding of requirements and expectations.
• Leading the delivery of new CRM functionalities, product enhancements, customisations and integrations.
• Work with Technology teams to support skills development in managing and maintaining CRM Platforms and Power Platforms.
• Making in-house configuration updates to improve usability and workflows.
• Developing reports and dashboards to provide insight into CRM performance.
• Gathering user feedback and making improvements based on data-driven decisions.
• Ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and security standards.
• Managing relationships with external suppliers and service providers.
• Promoting continuous improvement in CRM-related processes.
• Communicating progress and system updates to stakeholders.

About You:

You will have strong expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and experience working with cross-functional teams to implement and optimise CRM systems using product-based methodologies. You should also have:

• Extensive experience as a Product Owner or similar role, with a focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• A proven track record of leading CRM development and integrations, including data migrations and APIs.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence teams at all levels.
• A deep understanding of CRM best practices, user experience design, and data management.
• Experience working in agile environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to lead discussions, bring teams together, and drive progress.
• It would be advantageous to have knowledge of the charity sector and experience supporting donor engagement and service delivery.

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

Location and Flexibility: This role can be office-based or remote with the expectation to travel to our Northampton office 2 days per month on average, with occasional travel to our London office or our partner's office. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Extensive experience as a Product Owner or similar role, with a strong focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and related Power Platform technologies.

• Proven track record of delivering CRM continuous improvement and best practice, ideally within the not-for-profit sector.

• Deep understanding of CRM best practices, user experience design, and data management.

Important Information:

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.

Job Description

Catch22 are excited to be recruiting for a Senior Service Manager for our West Mercia Child Exploitation Service.

This role has responsibility for the strategic development and operational management of Catch22’s Integrated Child Exploitation Service funded by the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner.

Integrated Child Exploitation Service A specialist prevention and support service for children, young people under 18 and their families who are at risk of, currently experiencing or has been impacted by Child Criminal or Child Sexual Exploitation across the West Mercia region. The service will consist of four teams located in Worcestershire, Telford and Wrekin, Herefordshire & Shropshire. 

The role will also support the development of the Young People and Families (YPF) Hub and the implementation of learning and development, performance and impact, business development and wider work streams as required. The SSM will work with the YPF SMT and will take a lead role in implementing our YPF strategy in this area. 

The role can be home based, but time spent in each of the services alongside travel across the UK will be required to support delivery and growth of services across the Hub.  The ideal candidate will have experience of delivering and managing similar services, the right mix of leadership, passion and energy, and an innovative nature. A proven track record in engaging with positive relationships with commissioners and securing new business is essential. The role will involve promoting, connecting and building services in order to impact the lives of vulnerable young people with complex needs 

Some of your day-to-day tasks will be:

• To lead and ensure the delivery of high-quality services that meet all targets, standards and KPIs and to take prompt action to address any areas of underperformance.
• To recruit, manage, motivate, coach and develop a staff team including carrying out annual appraisals and regular supervision meetings.  To manage their health, safety and wellbeing.
• To manage subcontractors and strategic partners, conducting regular performance and quality reviews to ensure agreed outputs and outcomes are delivered and the partnerships represent good value for money.
• To ensure that the diverse needs and aspirations of all groups of service users are considered in service planning and delivery and to enable all service users to fulfil their potential.

This post will involve travel across the country and occasional evening and weekend working.

Qualifications 

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline such as youth, community, health & social care, management.
• Management qualification, NVQ3/5 Health & Social Care (Desirable)

Additional information

Additional information

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Salary: £46,801 - £49,000 (FTE)

Location: Home or Office based with national travel to regional offices (Worcestershire, Telford and Wrekin, Herefordshire & Shropshire) 

England Country Director
Hybrid working, with frequent travel nationwide
Lead Change. Champion Inclusion. Transform Lives.

Role: Director, ARC England
Location: Hybrid – with Nationwide Travel
Salary: £49,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: 14 April 2025
Interviews: 28 April 2025

The Association for Real Change (ARC) exists to challenge outdated systems, empower individuals with learning disabilities and autism, and drive meaningful reform in the social care sector. We are looking for an exceptional leader to take ARC England forward, influence national policy, and make a real difference in people’s lives.

This Role is More Than a Job – It’s a Vocation
If you believe in the power of advocacy, collaboration, and action, this is your opportunity to shape the future of learning disability and autism services across England. As Director of ARC England, you will:

● Lead the Mission: Drive ARC’s strategy, ensuring people with learning disabilities and autism have a voice that is heard at the highest levels.

● Build Impactful Partnerships: Work with government, social care providers, and advocacy groups to influence policy and practice.

● Ensure Sustainability: Lead funding strategies and develop new income streams to support ARC’s work.

● Inspire and Develop a High-Performing Team: Lead the ARC England team to deliver innovative, life-changing projects.

● Drive Change in Social Care: Challenge the status quo, ensuring a more inclusive, effective, and person-centred system for people who need it most.

About You
We are looking for someone with:

● A proven track record in executive leadership, ideally within the social care, disability, or nonprofit sector.

● Passion and commitment to equality, social inclusion, and human rights.

● Strong strategic vision and the ability to navigate complex systems.

● Confidence in representing ARC at a national level and influencing policy decisions.

● Experience in financial management and sustainable income generation.

● A natural ability to build trust, partnerships, and momentum for change.

How to Apply
If you’re ready to take on this challenge, we want to hear from you.

● Send your CV (including education, qualifications, and career history).

● Include a one-page profile about you.

● Submit a supporting statement (maximum two pages) detailing how your experience meets the Job Description and Person Specification.

● For an informal conversation about the role, contact Clive Parry (current England Director)

Find out more on our website.

Join us. Lead with purpose. Make a lasting impact.

Global Philanthropy Manager 

Location: Home-based, in any global location 

Reporting to: CEO 

Hours: 2-4 days per week to be worked flexibly 

Contract Type: Freelancer / Self-employed

About EduSpots

EduSpots is an innovative, dynamic, and community-driven UK and Ghanaian registered charity which connects, trains, and equips voluntary community educators (named ‘Catalysts’) to drive community-led change through education spaces named ‘Spots’. Our vision is of our world where communities unite to create the futures they want to see, through education.

Since 2016, through collaborating with over 400 local voluntary Catalysts, who take a central leadership role in the development of the network, we have supported 50 communities in creating and running community-led and owned education spaces named ‘Spots’’. Together, we are developing a model for a community-led education space with accompanying network engagement that could have global relevance. Read our model of change document here. 

Our Ghana-based team creates collaborative learning opportunities through three leadership programmes for Catalysts which are increasingly facilitated by the EduSpots app: the Ignite, Catalyse and Inspire Mentoring Programmes. These enable the Catalysts to lead EduKidz (early years education), DigLit (digital literacy), EcoSTEM (STEM and environmental education) and Ignite Equity (gender equity) clubs for learners typically aged 3-16, alongside locally designed education projects, reaching over 15,000 learners of all ages annually. Read our 2023 Annual Report here.

We are in an exciting period of our development, having more than doubled our income, programme breadth and reach in the two years, with a recent independent evaluation by Expectation State offering further evidence in support of our model’s outcomes. We have been recently selected for two accelerator programmes, who are supporting us as we consider the scaling potential of our model. 

We won the Tes International Award in 2018 and the Big Give Supporters’ Choice Award in 2022, and we were recently selected as a finalist for the 2023 Their World Scale-Up Innovation Prize. In 2021, our Founder was a Finalist in UNESCO-backed The Varkey Foundation’s $1 million Global Teacher Prize.

We are excited by our future. 

About this role

We are looking for an engaging and dynamic fundraising specialist and team player with a proven track record of income generation through trusts and foundations, to take on this exciting new role at this exciting point of our organisational growth. 

Over the last two years, EduSpots has significantly grown its income through trusts and foundations, and advanced the quality, scope and reach of its operations in Ghana, with further plans for expansion in the years ahead. We are looking for an individual that understands the value of community-led change, with all our work centred on, and resulting from the actions of 400 locally-based educational Catalysts. 

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will take on the responsibility for growing our income generation with a focus on trusts and foundations. We are looking for an experienced individual, who is able to work closely with the CEO to develop larger fundraising partnerships at this exciting point in our development. 

Depending on availability and experience, this individual may oversee a small part-time fundraising team, comprising a Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, and Communications Manager, alongside interns and other income-generation roles that may emerge. The role has the potential to grow into a ‘Head of Fundraising’ position over time. 

This is an exciting and flexible opportunity for someone who is passionate about educational equity, and wants to work in a creative, fast-paced and yet friendly team, with huge ambitions for the reach of our unique model for promoting community-led change through a holistic, co-creative and playful model of education. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

The key responsibilities of this role are to:

• Lead the development and execution of a global fundraising strategy that focuses on medium-large and multi-year commitments from trusts and foundations, as well as potentially the development of corporate partnerships which align to EduSpots’ values and/or donations from major donors, dependent on experience. 
• Work with the CEO, and Ghana-based Heads of Programmes and Head of Operations to develop and write strategic programme and organisational bids, feeding into the wider strategic development of the organisation. 
• Create and implement robust policies and procedures for donor identification, cultivation and tracking to ensure efforts are coordinated at a global level and ensure that opportunities to acquire new supporters are fully explored.
• Work with the CEO and boards to identify potential new supporters through their networks, also taking an active role in networking to position EduSpots within key audiences for potential support. 
• Work with the CEO and Communications Manager to develop a compelling case for support and a suite of materials for donor engagement that can showcase the importance of EduSpots’ work internationally.
• Create bespoke stewardship plans for existing donors that demonstrate the impact of their support, foster mutual trust and secure renewed support for EduSpots’ work. 
• Oversee the organization of EduSpots’ relationships with trusts and foundations, and other major donors, including oversight of reporting, database management and wider communication, working closely with the CEO.
• Monitor and analyse philanthropic trends and best practices to enhance fundraising effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with international fundraising regulations and ethical standards.
• Depending on experience and time availability, manage and mentor a team of fundraising professionals to achieve targets and organisational objectives. This includes an experienced trusts and foundations manager (1 day a week) with a focus on small-medium UK based family trusts, and wider community fundraising and communications roles in the team. 

Other:

• To contribute to the Charity’s fundraising and other strategies, as well as supporting the development of the annual business plan and budget, and assisting with the preparation of Annual Report and supporting the wider team with professional development. 
• Ensure all administrative tasks relating to the role are carried out accurately.
• To comply at all times with the organisation’s policies, procedures and performance expectations of staff as set out in the Staff and Catalysts Handbook.
• Any other duties as may be reasonably required under the role.

Skills, Experience and Attributes

Essential

• Proven track record of income generation – ideally in a similar education / international development organisation.
• Extensive experience with writing compelling and successful grant applications, with a focus on 5 to 6 figures (GBP) in size. 
• Experience of establishing and managing effective relationships with trusts, foundations and grant-makers, and reporting to funds and donors, with strong database management. 
• Strong knowledge of a wide range of UK-based funders, as well as of some international (European / US based) funders.
• Strong understanding of programme development and management, ideally in the education context. 
• Some experience of communications and marketing in an NGO context is needed; experience of wider fundraising such as corporate partnerships, individual giving and campaigns may be an advantage but is not a requirement for this role. 
• Friendly and flexible team player, with an ability to work with people across diverse contexts, inspiring the team and wider colleagues towards achieving our shared goals. 
• Ability to work effectively in a remote based role with minimal day-to-day support 
• Outstanding interpersonal skills alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advocate for our work online and in person. 
• Experience of managing a team would be advantageous though not required for this role. 
• Ability to use own initiative and work to tight and competing deadlines
• Good IT skills – Word, Excel, GoogleDrive, etc.
• Highly aligned with EduSpots’ key values (community leadership, sustainable change, teamwork, play, passion and care) alongside a core belief in, and understanding of, community-driven change. 

Chair of Trustees
Inspire Change. Lead with Purpose.
Oxford | Voluntary Role (Expenses Reimbursed), fully remote, 3 meetings a year in Oxford.
Commitment Approx. 1–2 days per month, including Board meetings and strategic engagement.
About the Organisation
A respected counselling charity dedicated to supporting adults in distress. Committed to providing accessible, high-quality mental health support to those in need, regardless of financial circumstances.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced leader to take on the role of Chair of Trustees. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact, guiding the Board, partnering with the CEO, and driving the charity’s strategic vision.
Key Responsibilities
•  Provide leadership to the Board, ensuring strong governance and strategic oversight.
•  Support and challenge the CEO, ensuring sustainability and service excellence.
•  Drive inclusion, innovation, and ethical decision-making.
•  Chair engaging and productive Board meetings (six per year).
•  Act as an ambassador, helping expand the charity’s network and reach.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a values-driven leader with a strong strategic mindset.
Essential:
•  Experience in governance, leadership, or a trustee role.
•  Strong understanding of charity governance and board dynamics.
•  Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership skills.
•  Passion for ethical, inclusive leadership.
Desirable:
•  Background in mental health, counselling, or social care.
•  Knowledge of Oxford’s charitable and community sector.
•  Fundraising or financial expertise.
What’s in It for You?
•  A rewarding leadership role in a respected organisation.
•  The chance to shape strategy and long-term impact.
•  Work with a passionate team dedicated to mental health support.
If you’re ready to lead meaningful change, please apply online today, I would love to hear from you.

Title: Programme Manager - Speke

Reports to: Programme Director

Contract Type: 12 months fixed-term

Location: Liverpool, Hybrid working, with the expectation of at least 2 days a week in the Liverpool office

Hours: 5 days per week (37.5 hours), worked between Monday - Friday

Please note there is an option of negotiating to 0.8 FTE (4 days; 30 hours) worked between Monday-Thursday

Salary: Grade 2 £39,170-£42,362 FTE salary (5% employer pension contribution, Medicash and group life assurance, 27 days annual leave per annum for FTE plus bank holidays)

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Role Summary

The Programme Manager Speke role is responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of the Discovery project for Speke, Liverpool. You will be working closely with a number of public sector, education sector and third sector agencies serving low-income communities. You will support these groups and the Right to Succeed programme team to build a detailed picture of the assets and challenges in the Speke community, co-design a long-term delivery programme that improves outcomes for children and young people, and set up the structures and processes required for a successful Delivery start.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative programme that’s having a significant impact on children’s outcomes across the Liverpool city region. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about making a difference for children and young people and is curious about how we can work differently across sectors to achieve this.

You will be instrumental in helping local organisations and services to develop collaboration, shared approaches and a common vision around meeting the needs of children and families deemed most at risk, using your strong organisational, relational and programme management skills to ensure the programme is on track to meet its milestones, is sensitive and responsive to the needs of the local community, and is able to make a tangible difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.

Key Objectives of this role:

You will work with the Programme Director, programme team and wider Right to Succeed team to ensure the delivery of an effective Discovery programme, including preparation and mobilisation for our Delivery work:

• Support the identification of key stakeholders relevant to the local area and programme, and take a leading role in developing and maintaining relationships of trust and influence.
• Support the identification of key areas of strength and need within the current local provision for children and young people, using a range of research tools and both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Facilitate meaningful discussion and a collective impact approach between service providers, education providers and local agencies, using a range of creative approaches including workshops and consultations.
• Coordinate the meaningful engagement of residents and young people in the project, building on the knowledge and relationships developed by local organisations and community groups.
• Support the identification of training and development needs in relation to the project and liaise effectively with local and national partners to build the capacity of professionals.
• Coordinate and contribute to the creation and dissemination of a Discovery report which summarises the findings and collective action of the Discovery process in Speke.
• Support the creation of a detailed programme delivery plan which responds to the needs identified during Discovery and which has been co-designed with local stakeholders.
• Help local partners to reflect on the learning gained through this work and spread that learning throughout their agencies and across the project to multi-agency colleagues.
• Support local partners and the programme team to transition from Discovery into Delivery, ensuring the relevant governance structures, contracts, milestones and activities are in place for the programme start.
• If or when required, provide line manager support to a Programme Officer, supporting them to carry out their role effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the programme is delivered to a high standard

• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure effective planning, timescales, partnerships, interventions, data collection and measurement frameworks for the programme.
• Design and develop processes that will provide clarity around accountability for programme targets and key areas of activity.
• Oversee the monitoring of performance at a local level, ensuring that the programme is performing as expected and highlighting areas of performance concern.
• Facilitate the sharing of best practice and learning across the local partners in your area.

Build partnerships & managing relationships

• Oversee relationships with local partners, ensuring the right relationships are in place and managed to the highest levels of care.
• With support build and manage local level partnerships with best practice deliverers, influencers, schools, and commissioners in your area.
• Ensure that memorandums of understanding and contracts with all local partners on the project set clear expectations regarding deliverables and the way the partnership is represented publicly.
• Ensure that robust processes and procedures are in place for managing all partnerships effectively, particularly in reference to new local partners.

Communication and representation

• Work with Right to Succeed and regional contacts to build awareness of the Cradle to Career Project in your region.
• Act as an ambassador for Right to Succeed and the Place Projects at a local level and work with the Programme Director to identify opportunities whereby key thematic learning can be shared both locally and nationally.

Support the wider team to:

• Identify partnerships that could lead to further funding for the charity’s work in this area.
• Understand the opportunities to replicate and scale the programme and ensure that the processes and procedures behind the programme support this.
• Work collaboratively with internal Right to Succeed teams in order to enhance organisational learning and improve future practice and programme design.
• Support robust and efficient feedback and reporting mechanisms to funders and trustees.
• Work more collectively with other areas of the organisation, through the early identification and communication of potential opportunities for collaboration.

Please note the key responsibilities of this role are described above. They may be subject to reasonable changes from time to time in line with business needs.

Travel

This role will require significant local travel between schools and other agencies in the Liverpool and wider Merseyside area and occasional travel to Right to Succeed’s Manchester and Liverpool offices. It is essential that the post-holder has access to a car or excellent transport systems in order to travel efficiently between locations.

Person Specification

Experience (essential)

• At least 3 years’ experience in the not-for-profit, education or public sector working to support children and young people
• Proven experience of managing relationships with a range of senior stakeholders - including senior leaders of local agencies and services working with children and young people
• Proven experience of leading successful initiatives targeting improved child outcomes or tackling inequality
• Effective line management

Experience (desirable)

• Experience of leading engaging and interactive meetings and workshops with a range of stakeholders
• Experience of working with the youth and community sector
• Experience of delivering cultural change within an organisation
• Experience of translating analytical research into practical recommendations and concrete actions
• An understanding of collective impact approaches and research-led practice

Skills (essential)

• Proven organisational and project management skills
• Ability to adapt style to work within the Right to Succeed programme management structure
• Ability to manage conflict
• Excellent relationship management skills and ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to draw up practical and effective solutions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team working on a larger project
• Effective communication skills including strong written English skills (report writing, research and presentation)
• Sound ICT skills
• Numerate with the ability to analyse and interpret data from a range of sources
• Ability to work on multiple tasks at the same time and to plan effectively to meet programme deadlines
• Ability to be highly self-motivated, flexible and effective as a professional who shall largely make deliverables away from the Programme office

Skills (desirable)

• Ability to deliver training
• Ability to influence, inspire and to initiate change
• Experience of using coaching to enable a solution-focused approach
• Experience of the use of Appreciative Inquiry

Knowledge (essential)

• Ability to represent the charity and project credibly with local stakeholders and partners
• A developing understanding of the evidence base around children’s outcomes
• A developing knowledge of effective community engagement

Knowledge (desirable)

• Understanding of the local voluntary, community and social enterprise landscape in Liverpool and Liverpool City Region
• Previous experience of working with the public sector

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
 
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge? 
 
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard? 
 
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility. 

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team in Cheshire West and Chester.  Your role will require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across the area to meet with clients and professionals and be home based for administration; therefore, a suitable home internet connection is essential.

About us 
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations. 
 
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website. 

About you
Desirably you will have some experience of working as an Advocate, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.

How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.

Benefits 

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service 
5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution 
Salary sacrifices pension scheme 
Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary) 
Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc 
24/7 Employee Assistance programme 
Access to remote counselling service 
Paid Disability Leave 
Paid compassionate Leave 
Home Working Allowance  

Support with continuous professional development 

Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development  
Personal Development Plans 

How are staff supported to work remotely? 

VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community. 

When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).  

VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach.

Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please visit our vacancy page on our website.

How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form. 

Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; 30 April 2025 Midnight 

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role?
Please visit the vanacy page on our website

We look forward to hearing from you.

NB: If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training.  VoiceAbility will fund this training.