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Can you help us grow the future talent pool for UK engineering and technology? We’re driving change so more young people choose engineering and technology careers and are looking for an impactful Director of Business Development and Partnerships (maternity cover) to join our mission. The UK urgently needs to address engineering and technology skills shortages to drive economic prosperity and improve sustainability. EngineeringUK is a not-for-profit dedicated to growing the future talent pool, collaborating with over 400 organisations across industry, education, and the third sector in our research, leadership, activities for schools, and advocacy. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team that builds and maintains relationships with businesses, Professional Engineering Institutions, and funders. With your team, you will help us secure funding, source valuable content, and create holistic partnership opportunities. It’s an exciting time to join as we have established strong delivery against our strategy and wish to grow our income to expand our reach and impact. As a key member of the Executive Team, you will bring critical corporate insight, ensure our activities are relevant and impactful, and act as an ambassador for EngineeringUK, representing our collaborative, inclusive, insightful and curious values.

About EngineeringUK

Our purpose is to drive change so more young people choose engineering and technology careers.

Our vision is that the UK has the workforce needed for engineering and technology to thrive, to improve sustainability and to achieve net zero.

Our mission is to enable more young people from all backgrounds to be informed, inspired and progress into engineering and technology.

In the UK, we don’t have enough engineers and demand is going up. So, we need more young people to realise there could be a future for them in engineering and technology. To really thrive, we need a stronger, more diverse and representative workforce and for that we have to do things differently to make engineering more appealing.

We are a not-for-profit working with hundreds of organisations across business, education, professional institutions and the third sector so we can all grow the future talent pool together. We drive that collective effort through research and evidence, leadership, activities for schools and advocacy, with a focus on long-term sustainability.

We guided by a series of values that we apply to all our activity:

• We are inclusive and care about diversity. We understand that we have different needs and create opportunities for everyone's voice to be heard
• We are collaborative. We listen, share and work in partnership to achieve our vision
• We are curious and keen to learn. We challenge ourselves and others to innovate and experiment
• We are insightful. We evaluate what we do and draw on research to make decisions and to improve our collective understanding
• We are driven by a strong sense of purpose. We are determined to make an impact and achieve our goals

About the role

The Director of Business Development and Partnerships (DBDP) leads work at the interface between EngineeringUK and the engineering and technology sector that we represent and serve. As a member of the Executive Team, the DBDP brings critical insight of the corporate world and ensures that our engagement activities are relevant to them, represent their breadth and that our research, analysis and policy work draws on current and real-world experience. The Director leads a team that maintains established relationships with businesses, PEIs and funders and builds new relationships, encouraging organisations to support our work through funding, the provision of content and holistic partnership opportunities. 

The Business & Industry team consists of 11 colleagues working under 4 pillars:

• New partnerships 
• Corporate relationships 
• Trusts and foundations 
• Professional institutions and partnerships. 

The Director has 4 line-reports: 3 Heads and one Manager. Each team has a slightly different role in meeting the B&I team strategy, but all work collectively to ensure that key industry bodies and businesses are engaged with our work. 

New partnerships. Engage new businesses with our portfolio of activities including corporate membership, EUK Education programmes, The Tomorrow’s Engineers Code, policy, and other opportunities.

Corporate relationships. Responsible for account managing existing relationships with members, sponsors and funders including supporting STEM strategy development, organising peer-learning opportunities, upgrading membership/funding levels, networking them across EngineeringUK, and deepening engagement across multiple activities.

Trusts and foundations. Managing existing high-value partnerships with funders who support our programmes, engaging new funders to scale our work, working with other teams to develop compelling proposals and raise EngineeringUK’s profile in the grant-making space.

Professional institutions and partnerships. Coordinate engagement with PEIs across EngineeringUK, ensuring a consistent approach and maximising joint value from our partnership. Securing new partnerships (and then managing, renewing and cross-selling the relationship) with SME clusters. 

Reporting to the Chief Executive, and as part of the Executive Team, the DBDP is expected to understand the governance requirements of charities and companies and work with the Board of EngineeringUK to support decision making.

The role is London based at our office at 10 Lower Thames Street, London EC3R 6EN and may involve some travel in the UK . We believe that hybrid working has many benefits and are pleased to offer flexible working with a minimum of 2 days (or 40%) a week in the office and the option for a flexible start and end to the working day in our vibrant central London office overlooking the Thames. Further details on our flexible working practices can be discussed at interview or you can reach out to a member of our HR team.
 

Further details of the role can be found in the recruitment pack on the vacancies page on our website.
 

Person specification

Essential Skills / Competencies

Ability to fully engage with EngineeringUK’s mission and values, be committed to its goals and act as an ambassador for and role model within the organisation 

• Proven experience of successfully identifying, initiating and establishing funding relationships, understanding customer needs and translating these into solutions 
• Experience of writing and presenting proposals and securing funding
• Experience of leading, managing and motivating teams to deliver results 
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels inside and outside the organisation; persuades, influences and listens to others using reason and cooperation 
• Experience in strategic analysis, strategy setting and taking a pro-active approach towards improvement 
• Flexible and imaginative approach to problem solving and ability to challenge assumptions and successfully deliver challenging messages 
• Experience identifying and understanding customer needs and translating these into solutions 
• Work in a way that supports our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Desirable Skills / Competencies

• Knowledge of the engineering and technology sector 
• Knowledge of STEM education and engagement 
• Proven participation at an executive or senior level 

EngineeringUK is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where everyone feels they belong.  This is supported by the dedicated work we are doing to ensure our policies and practices are inclusive and that our staff are trained to be able to fulfil this commitment.
 

We value the benefits of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.  Our recruitment process is designed to be as accessible and inclusive as possible and to ensure people are individually assessed regardless of their backgrounds or characteristics. We are an equal opportunities employer and are open to flexible working, including job share.

Applying for this role

Applications

If you would like to request to submit your application in an alternative format to support accessibility, please let us know.

The deadline for applications is 12:00 noon on 22nd April.

Interviews
 

Applications will be assessed against the requirements for the post as set out in the Role Profile and Person Specification.

We are a Disability Confident committed employer. We guarantee an interview to any disabled people who meet the minimum requirements of the role. Additionally, if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to make this process easier for you then we are happy to do so. Just complete the relevant sections of the online application form. 
 

We aim to notify candidates who have been shortlisted on 25th April. If you have not heard from us after this date, please assume that you have not been successful.
 

First interviews will be held on 7th May.

Second interviews will be held on 19th May

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary
• 28 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), in addition we normally close for the Christmas week
• Competitive pension (10% employer contribution)
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible working
• A vibrant office with terrace overlooking the Thames embankment and Tower Bridge
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Insurance (4 x salary)
• Long term illness/incapacity insurance cover (permanent health insurance or PHI)
• Annual private health check for all employees over 40 once they have completed their probationary period and to employees over 35 after 3 years’ service
• Discounted gym membership
• Yearly flu vaccination

Salary: £50,000 per annum (28 hours/4 days per week).  FTE: £62,500 per annum

Location: We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.

Our office is a short walk from King’s Cross station in London. The expectation for this role is to come into the office in London at least one day each week, when most of the team are likely to be in. You can choose where to work for the rest of the time, either in the office or remotely (home or another appropriate location).

Contractually this role is London-based.

Contract: Fixed term contract from: 01 July 2025 – 31 March 2029. Open to discuss alternative engagement options.   Part time 28 hours / 4 days per week.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 2 years (+ an extra 10 days on each 5th year). Pro rata for part time hours
• Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
• Support for staff with caring responsibilities
• Flexible working 

How to Apply: CV and supporting statement - using Hospice UK’s supporting statement document – see below

Closing date for applications: 10am on Wednesday 23 April 2025.

Interview dates: Wednesday 30 April and Thursday 1 May 2025.  Interviews will take place remotely on Teams.

We’ll send questions and assessments to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process.

Job Information

We have received funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver an exciting new programme, aiming to improve the experience and continuity of hospice care for young people with life-limiting conditions transitioning from children's to adult services.

You will provide clinical leadership of this UK-wide programme, empowering young people, hospices and system partners to overcome the inequities of care experienced by patients and families throughout this transition. 

You will become a crucial part of the Programmes Directorate at Hospice UK. This team is responsible for areas of real relevance and importance to our hospices’ membership, including: commissioning support; data, research and evidence; clinical and non-clinical projects; learning platforms: sharing good practice; and a well-regarded and commercially successful portfolio of conferences, including our flagship national conference.

You will bring the clinical leadership needed to deliver this exciting new programme. You will lead our young person’s forum and provide invaluable mentorship to hospices. Supported throughout by our Senior Programme Manager and Team Administrator, you will further develop our Transition Community of Practice and help us collate and share programme data across the sector. You will lead on partnerships and strategic relationships, with Together for Short Lives and other decision-makers across our sector. When representing Hospice UK and our programme externally, you will offer clinical expertise leadership within the field of Transition. 

You will have senior palliative care experience, working in the field of transition. You will have led clinical programmes across systems and/or regions, and experience supporting organisations with Quality Improvement projects. You will be an excellent and influential communicator, who embraces working with data while maintaining a strategic overview. 

More information about the programme and the role can be found in the candidate information pack - download below. 

If you have any questions or would like a discussion about the role please contact the People and Culture team and Hospice UK.

How to apply

Complete the following documents:

• Supporting statement form - download below (where you can demonstrate how you meet the person specification.)
• Equal opportunities monitoring form - download below 

Click on the How to Apply button and send your completed forms above and your CV to us by 10am on Wednesday 23 April 2025. 

We will shortlist candidates based on their CV and supporting statements. 

We believe in fair recruitment and working to remove bias, so all applications will have identifying indicators removed before being submitted to the shortlisting panel.

Please make sure you provide your contact details in your email. We’ll contact you to let you know whether we would like to meet you. Please note the interview dates above and let us know if there are adjustments you might need to participate fully in the process. 

Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed. Hospice UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We have an exciting opportunity for a proven HR Generalist to partner our Commercial Enterprises and Fundraising Directorates. This role is part of the HR Business Partnering team and works with colleagues across the department to deliver HR services and our People and Culture Strategy.

As the first point of contact on people issues for senior management you will have excellent communication and relationship building skills, especially as advising, problem-solving and identifying effective and workable solutions will be an important part of the role.

You will be a member of CIPD, or graduate member working toward full membership, with significant experience in a busy HR generalist role. With proven experience of employee relations case management, you will also experience of partnering to a client group and providing support, advice and guidance to senior management. Adaptability, resilience and a strong customer focus are essential, along with the ability to influence at senior management level.

This role is based at Kew with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.

About Us

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi. 

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.

Salary: £45,000 per annum 

Location: We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.

Our office is a short walk from King’s Cross station in London. Our expectation for this role is that you will come to London 1 or 2 days each week for meetings, including a quarterly ‘all staff’ event. You may also be required to visit member hospices or suppliers from time to time. You can choose where to work for the rest of the time, in the office or remotely (home or another appropriate location). We encourage all colleagues to visit member hospices to help inform our work and you may be able to work from there.

Contractually this role is London-based.

Contract: Fixed term for 24 months, full time.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 2 years (+ an extra 10 days on each 5th year). Pro rata for part time hours
• Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
• Support for staff with caring responsibilities
• Flexible working 

How to Apply: CV and supporting statement - using Hospice UK’s supporting statement document – see below

Closing date for applications: 12pm on Tuesday 22 April 2025.

Interview dates: Likely to be Tuesday 29 April, Wednesday 30 April or Thursday 1 May (to be confirmed) Interviews will take place over Microsoft Teams.

We’ll send questions and assessments to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process.

Job Information

As Data Programme Manager, you’ll use your project and programme management skills to successfully deliver projects which improve Hospice UK’s data capabilities. You don’t need to have technical data skills, but you’ll need to be able to guide technical colleagues and third-party IT and data providers.

Your main project will produce a new Member Data Portal, enabling over 200 member hospices to submit data and view insights and analysis that informs their service offer, whilst also providing a national view of hospice care that Hospice UK will use to support member hospices with national campaigning and fundraising.

Alongside this, you will lead data projects that improve our internal performance management. This will involve working with colleagues to gather requirements and develop reporting that supports effective decision making, developing new policies and procedures, and providing training.

Excellent stakeholder management skills will be key to your success. Working with representatives from our member hospices will be vital to the success of the Member Data Portal project. Internally, you’ll collaborate with colleagues at all levels, including the ICT and Data team who will provide technical expertise, and senior managers who will be customers for many of the projects. You’ll also work with external suppliers of technical products and services, including carrying out procurements where needed.

You’ll have great project management skills, which means you’ll be organised, structured and a pragmatic problem solver. Ideally, you’ll have experience of delivering technology, digital or data projects.

You’ll find lots more information in the Candidate Information Pack below.

How to apply

If you would like to apply for this role, please send the following documents to recruitment by 12pm Tuesday 22 April 2025:

• Your CV. Ideally in Microsoft Word format and less than 3 pages of A4
• A completed supporting statement form (where you can demonstrate how you meet the person specification.)
• A completed equalities monitoring form.

We will shortlist candidates based on their CV and supporting statements. 

We believe in fair recruitment and working to remove bias, so all applications will have identifying indicators removed before being submitted to the shortlisting panel.

Please make sure you provide your contact details in your email. We’ll contact you to let you know whether we would like to meet you. Please note the interview dates above and let us know if there are adjustments you might need to participate fully in the process. 

To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed. Hospice UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

The Head of Programme is responsible for leading a respective programme within Impact on Urban Health. 

Supporting the Director of Programmes, the role is responsible for translating agreed programme strategies into deliverables which help design, deliver and manage their respective programme team’s operational initiatives.  

The role works collaboratively with the IoUH leadership to deliver IoUH strategy, promote the Foundation’s values and shape a positive culture.  

Team leadership 

• Manage a matrix working team including providing line management support to a team of Portfolio Managers.  
• Assign roles and responsibilities ensuring clear accountability across teams. 
• Motivate, enable and offer pastoral guidance and support to team members.  
• Undertake formal line management responsibilities such as performance tracking, annual reviews and personal development plans.  
• Lead or support team recruitment as required, including onboarding of new starters. 
• Promote the Foundation’s values and behaviours in all aspects of work. 

Programmes 

• Work with Director of Programmes to aid effective programme oversight and act as the first point of contact for support requests from the programme team. 
• Responsible for managing respective programme budgets and managing the journey between programme stages. 
• Focus day-to-day operational management and execution of programmes, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.  
• Enable close working and effective relationships with innovation colleagues to incorporate innovative practices and launch new programmes or programme strands.  
• Build and maintain relationships with partners and key external stakeholders 

Evaluation and learning 

• In partnership with the Data, Evaluation and Learning Team: 
• Maintain and sharpen a culture of strategic reflection, learning and evidence-based decisions across the programme portfolio. 
• Guide teams, partners, and contractors in routinely and systematically distilling insights for programme operations and wider influencing. 
• Make sure that our programme evaluation tools and processes are fit for purpose. 

Portfolio Manager support 

• Retain responsibility for execution of limited portfolio where necessary and support Programme Managers to pick up any delegated projects as required. 
• Assure quality of project design, delivery and learning to meet standard of excellence. 
• Empower idea generation and ensure alignment with strategic programme direction. 
• Support Director of Programmes to oversee investment process, including being accountable for programme proposals being submitted for internal investment approval. 

Communications and indirect influencing 

• Work with Communications and Influencing colleagues to design and implement a programme of communications that achieve insights sharing and influencing objectives. 

Corporate responsibility 

• Support Director of Programmes in managing programme’s impact and spend performance. 
• Support Director of Programmes in satisfying governance and accountability requirements (business unit meetings, business plan, risk register, reforecasts, etc.). 
• In conjunction with the Director of Programmes, co-ordinate the programme’s contribution to the business planning process. 
• Support the Director of Programmes in the delivery of programme OKRs.

Skills, abilities, and attributes: 

• Strong project management skills including budget and risk management 
• Strategic thinking and ability to cut through operational detail and see the bigger picture 
• Ability to operate at pace and efficiency, with the capacity to prioritise and measure level of effort 
• Readiness to spell out plans and deliver in a way that is self-led, dependable and diligent 
• Strong relationship building skills and ability to engage a wide set of partners in the delivery of IoUH work, across sectors and at local national and international level 
• Strong inclusive leadership skills to operate comfortably with colleagues at all levels, lead leaders and relate to a wide range of partners and community members 
• Humble leadership style that nurtures a balanced and calm culture 
• Strong communications skills and problem-solving ability 
• Personally, and professionally committed to the Foundation’s mission and values 
• Ability to consistently embed DEI into ways of working and create a feeling of inclusion for others 
• Ability to seek clarity and actively ensure roles and responsibilities are clear 
• Comfortable handling uncertainty and navigating complexity 

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications: 

• Experience in team and people management and empowering others to succeed 
• Familiarity with wider policy context in which IoUH programmes operate 
• Demonstrable commitment to equity and good health for all 

Benefits

• Up to 12% employer pension contributions
• Annual personal development budget
• Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
• Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
• Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities. 
• Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit. 
• Shower facilities and bike lock area. 
• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
• Subsidies for glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme

The responsibilities of this role are not exhaustive and you would be reasonably expected to undertake other responsibilities that are commensurate with the level of your role. 

As this is an immediate requirement we will prioritise candidates who have a short or no notice period.

The interviews for this role will be held on;

w/c 28th April - 1st Interviews
w/c 5th May- 2nd Interviews

Join our vibrant and supportive fundraising team! This position is ideal for someone who excels at relationship-building and is passionate about making a difference in their community by working for a local charity.  We're looking for someone who thrives on building strong relationships with corporate partners and local businesses across Berkshire and nearby counties, helping to generate essential income for our charity. This includes assisting with the organisation and delivery of events.

You'll leverage your creativity and professionalism to manage and grow existing corporate partnerships, while proactively seeking new business opportunities by undertaking research, create compelling proposals for a range of audiences and pitching to companies to secure their support. It you have the transferable skills to succeed, no formal fundraising experience is necessary. 

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer generous annual leave, access to a pension scheme, private medical insurance, and life assurance. You'll also enjoy free on-site parking and the benefits of our Employee Assistance Programme.

You’ll be at home, working online, recruiting and interviewing new volunteers, pulling teams together, planning and strategising systems to support our amazing volunteers.  You've great people skills and a talent for bringing out the best in people, spotting their strengths, building up their confidence. You’ll be supported by our Salesforce Manager and Content & Communications Lead and will work alongside colleagues heading up our services.  

We’re at the start of a new 5-year journey to create space for people who stammer – so we’re building our team.  This is a new role at STAMMA, so there is space to shape, create and shape volunteering at the start of our new strategy.  Now couldn’t be a better time to join.

We're embarking on a new strategy, fuelled by the National Lottery, which includes significantly expanding our volunteer operations which will be headed up with this new post.  We've already a team of over 30 brilliant volunteers.  Our services are central to what we do - so you'll be at the very heart of it all. Recruiting and supporting volunteers across the helpline, training and advocacy services, including supporting our amazing group leaders around the country. 

Essential Skills & Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience of volunteer management.  We’re particularly looking for experience with online recruitment and management of volunteers.
• Experience of establishing new volunteering and training systems, so you can help us scale up operations.
• An understanding of best practice and the regulations around volunteering.
• Thorough understanding of safeguarding practices and issues.  The postholder will be the safeguarding lead in this role.
• Experience of presenting to groups of people and facilitating discussion and initiatives and coaching individuals.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Experience of working within voluntary sector.

Desirable

• Experience of working with local groups and/or working with a membership organisation.
• Experience of organising volunteer events.
• Experience of using a CRM or volunteering management system.
• It would be great if you stammer, but not essential.

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Self-starter
• Able to manage and prioritise a varied workload within deadline.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We expect to recruit from our members and from the community of those who stammer or those who support people who stammer (speech & language therapists, family and friends).

• Recruit and induct new volunteers to support our services, working with the Services Director and the Training & Outreach Lead. 
• Work with the service managers to review training and update training modules.
• Ensure there is appropriate training, support, supervision and acknowledgement for volunteers and ensure processes comply with the charity’s values
• Research and write volunteer policies and procedures, including risk assessments.
• Support and recruit volunteer community leaders for our groups and networks; work with them to aim for consistent quality across the groups experience and develop an online training programme for leaders.  Longer term, put a funding case together to support a training weekend for community leaders.
• Keep records on which community groups are active and identify areas of need and feedback mechanisms.
• Work with Content & Communications Lead to produce regular mailings and volunteer recruitment campaigns.
• Keep up to date with legislation, best practice and policy related to volunteering and make any necessary modifications to accommodate changes.
• Maintain the database of volunteers and ensure all volunteers are registered members.
• Manage budgets and resources, including the reimbursement of volunteer expenses.

PLEASE NOTE

This is a hybrid role, and all staff are expected to attend team meetings, held in London, every 6-8 weeks.
Candidates need to be based within mainland UK as they will be expected to attend in-person staff meetings and visit local groups.   
Previous candidates need not apply.           

INTERESTED?

If you think you fit the bill and can tick most of the boxes needed under the Job Spec, then do apply. We need:

1. A CV.

2. A cover letter of no more than 2 pages to explain why you want this job and how you fit the Job Spec, with particular attention to skills and experience. Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.

Deadline for applications 23rd April.

TIMETABLE

Ongoing Short one-to-one Teams informal chats will be offered to long-listed candidates in the first instance with the CEO, so if you can, get your application in before 29th April. Following this, candidates will be shortlisted for a panel interview via Teams. 

Tues 29th April 1st Panel Interview (online)

Thurs 1st May Meet the staff (online): If you reach the 2nd round you will get the chance to meet the staff team and get a feel for the people you’ll be working with. 

Fri 9th May 2nd Panel interview, in person, London.  Those attending the 2nd panel interview will be expected to prepare a short presentation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be a key part of the growth of an ambitious charity providing essential care and support services to people living with dementia, and their families, in Ealing. We are committed to expanding our reach and impact, and this role is crucial in raising the funds necessary to support this ambition. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Head of Fundraising is responsible for securing income from Trusts, Foundations, and corporate and individual donors. The role is for at least four days per week. There is a requirement to be in the office on occaisions, but remote working is available. Dementia Concern offers 25 days annual leave (FT), plus bank holidays.

Deputy Service Manager

When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.

Are you passionate about supporting individuals with mental health challenges and eager to be part of a proactive, caring community? If so, we would love to hear from you! 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Deputy Service Manager contract to join our small team of 3. Solace is a unique mental health drop-in centre providing a welcoming and supportive community for adults experiencing loneliness, isolation, and mental health challenges. With 85 members, many diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression, Solace offers a safe space where individuals can feel included, build confidence, and make meaningful connections at their own pace. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals within our community. 

Our members’ slogan, “Together Accepting Difference”, reflects our commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Solace is more than a service – it’s a second home for many, where members can engage in activities like playing pool, using computers, or helping out in the garden meet with friends and have a coffee.  

Shift Pattern: Full Time - Monday to Fridays - Shift Patterns are 13.00 - 20.00 flexibility to work over Christmas and some bank holidays as may be required by the Service On-site Only

Salary: £30,000

What are we looking for from a Deputy Service Manager?

• Confidence in using IT; we use various systems and software's so need someone who is confident in learning new IT skills and can navigate around computer systems
• Has confident leadership skills and can inspire and motivate a team. While you’ll have support from management, this role requires someone who can take ownership and lead with confidence
• Can drive the service forward and implement improvements
• Is confident in managing complex situations and making decisions
• Takes ownership of their work and leads with confidence
• Can work at pace, use their initiative, make decisions, and be proactive in their approach
• Has experience in homelessness, substance use, or a related field, with transferable skills that align with some of the challenges that can arise in this position 

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the team: Providing high-quality guidance, advice, and leadership to frontline care and support staff.
• Day-to-day operations: Overseeing the service in collaboration with the Service Manager, ensuring the delivery of trauma-informed and recovery-focused support to residents.
• Stakeholder management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with external partners, including the community rehabilitation team within the mental health trust.
• Service promotion: Representing the service and providing outreach-based provision to engage with stakeholders.
• Health and safety: Conducting health and safety checks, internal audits, and ensuring compliance with organisational standards.
• Document preparation: Preparing documents for external meetings
• Incident management: Advising on and responding to incidents as they arise.
• Service leadership: Managing the service in the absence of the Service Manager, ensuring continuity and high standards of care.

What we offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

ABOUT US

Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.  

We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.

We are currently looking for dedicated Immigration Advisers (IAA Level 2) to join our growing team to provide immigration advice and casework to destitute migrants. We will be recruiting on a rolling basis for a number of upcoming roles, one of which is a woman only role, so we welcome applications from women. Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss this further.

Praxis Community Projects is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at- risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face. We provide legal advice and a range of welfare support including group work. We build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy, improve services and inspire solidarity with migrants.

The ideal candidates will have an in-depth knowledge of immigration and asylum law, as well as have a good understanding of the challenges faced by migrants with NRPF and those at risk of homelessness. They will be able to step immediately into a busy advice environment that includes independent outreach.

At Praxis, we work to build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy and improve services. We played a leading role in exposing the Windrush scandal and advocate and campaign for lasting changes to policy and practice to address the root causes of the issues faced by at-risk migrants.

Praxis is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

Please see our website to find out more about our work.

Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes 

· A 35 hour working week including flexible working hours

· A hybrid work model 

· 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays) 

· You can buy up to 5 days annual leave each year 

· A defined contribution pension scheme 

· Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7. 

· A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute 

If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team who will contact you to discuss how we can help.

For further details, please contact Maria Iglesias Head of Operations and Business Development

To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the job description marked ‘A’. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted. Applications will only be accepted with a cover letter.

Interviews: Offered on a rolling basis

Start date: Ranging from immediate to TBD.

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

Are you an experienced communications professional that is passionate about using your creative communication skills to make a difference? 

This is an extremely exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the further development of Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service.

We are an award-winning local charity that provides specialist care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families across Berkshire and into surrounding counties.

We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and experienced Communications Manager to join our team and who will help us build on our charity’s established reputation. You will lead on the delivery of a marketing and communications strategy that will engage and champion our brand to all our key audiences, internally and externally, in a consistent manner via a number of mediums and platforms.

You will bring creativity, energy, and passion to this role, with responsibility for delivering high-quality marketing assets that will bring our vital work to life in an inspiring way to help grow awareness and increase vital income.

The successful candidate will need to have experience across various areas: PR and brand management, report writing and developing case studies.

The role is based at our state-of-the-art children’s hospice just outside Maidenhead.

As a Midweight Operations Coordinator at Small Axe you’ll join a multidisciplinary, integrated and highly collaborative team, focused on winning progressive campaigns.

We’re a non-profit with an agency operating model. We work with charities, trade unions, and community or political organisations to win change. 

Strong operations are the key to bringing out the best of our team and our work. With a unique insight into how everything fits together behind the scenes you’ll support our organisation to run efficiently and grow sustainably.

Learn more and apply via our website.
You’ll collaborate closely with the other members of the operations team on the day-to-day delivery of processes across finance, the office, HR, recruitment and client services.

This is a varied role with plenty of scope for learning and growth. We’re looking for someone with at least 3 years of experience under their belt who can get stuck straight in. 

• Salary: £35,700 p.a.
• Contract: Full time, Permanent 35hrs a week (Part time Part time – 28hrs a week would be considered)
• Location: Remote (based in UK) with the option to work from CSW’s New Malden office.
• Visa requirements – Must have the right to work in the UK.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced grants fundraiser to join CSW to use their skills to help people who are harassed and persecuted for their beliefs. You will play a key role in generating sustainable income for our work through securing grants from charitable trusts, foundations and institutions.

Key Responsibilities (a full list of responsibilities is listed in the Application Pack)

• Research and identify new sources of funding to grow pipeline of prospective trusts, foundations and institutions
• Write high-quality, compelling applications and bespoke funding proposals to secure grants
• Manage relationships with existing funders in a way that secures multi-year grants
• Schedule and write reports according to funders’ requirements

The Person

You are an excellent researcher, self-motivated and able to write compelling applications that align with funders’ priorities. You have strong research and time management skills. You are able to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders and understand the importance of stewarding relationships with funders well.

You are inspired by CSW’s mission and eager to play your part, through this role, in ensuring freedom of religion and belief for all.

Essential Criteria (a full list of essential criteria is listed in the Application Pack)

• A minimum of three years fundraising experience for a charity.
• Proven track record of securing five-figure gifts from charitable trusts, foundations and/or institutions
• Writing high-quality, compelling funding applications/ proposals that match funders’ interests with CSW’s mission and activities
• Account management or managing relationships with high value donors and/or trusts and foundations

CSW Benefits

We offer flexible working, your birthday off, pension with 6% employer contribution.