Operation Manager Jobs in Oxfordshire
About SafeLives
We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good.
Last year alone, 14,000 professionals received our training. Over 80,000 adults at risk of serious harm or murder and more than 100,000 children received support through dedicated multi-agency support designed by us and delivered with partners. In the last six years, over 4,000 perpetrators have been challenged and supported to change by interventions we created with partners, and that’s just the start.
Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone.
About the role
We are looking for a values-led, senior People professional to provide maternity cover for the role of our Senior People & Culture Manager. The successful postholder will be responsible for providing high quality generalist People & Culture services at SafeLives, in conjunction with a People & Culture Officer. The role will oversee the smooth running of key HR operations and will be instrumental in building a culture amongst our employees that reflects our values through the provision of excellent People support.
As part of a small, ambitious team you will provide a range of comprehensive, and customer orientated human resources services which support the implementation of SafeLives’ People & Culture strategy. You will be the lead operational HR professional, supported by the Director of People and Culture on strategic matters and a full- time People & Culture Officer on transactional matters, and access to external legal and HR consultancy support when needed. There will be a strong focus on supporting the embedding and development of our culture and behaviours; employee engagement; learning and development, and staff well-being across the organisation.
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
Contract: Fixed term, maternity vover for 9 months.
Location: Remote with occasional travel to London and Bristol offices.
Benefits
- 34 days' holiday incl. public holidays
- Flexible working e.g. compressed hours
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
- Childcare vouchers
- Employee assistance programme
- Clinical supervision
- Holiday purchase scheme to buy up to an additional 5 days
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Enhanced sick pay
- Professional development fund
- Individual learning budget
- Restorative practice training
- Time off in lieu
If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter and CV.
Closing date: 9.00am on 3rd April 2025.
SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all; please see our job description for full details.
No agencies, please.
Philanthropy Manager.
Salary: £43,500 per annum.
Location: Remote.
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week.
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays pro rata, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave.
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
- Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts.
Why Action for Children?
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.
A bit about the role
Action for Children aims to deliver substantial growth from our high value audience over the next five years, with the Philanthropy & Trusts team playing a vital part of that ambition. Together with the Events and High Value and Corporate Operations teams, we will drive income from high-net-worth individuals and trusts and foundations, develop new and existing committed relationships, and offer exceptional supporter experiences.
It's an exciting time to join the philanthropy team at Action for Children, and we are looking for a collaborative, energised and forward-thinking individual to join our ambitious team of fundraising professionals. As we move into a new strategy period, focus will be placed on innovating new products and maximising opportunities to grow our audience.
Together we aim to deliver a high-quality philanthropy programme to our supporters whilst raising significant income to support vulnerable children across the UK.
As Philanthropy Manager, you will manage and drive forward activity to secure significant multi-year donations from major donors and family foundations, supporting organisational priority projects and services alongside unrestricted funding. You will be responsible for developing a pipeline to maximise income for key areas of growth and identifying and developing long lasting relationships.
You'll help to create brighter futures by:
- Working collaboratively to implement activities to deliver the Philanthropy team's financial aims and objectives, with a responsibility for delivering an annual individual income target, focussing on securing six-figure gifts from major donors and family foundations.
- Line managing staff, utilising Action for Children policies and procedures to drive performance.
- Developing and implementing individual solicitation and engagement plans for a portfolio of existing donors and new prospects.
- Collaborating with fundraising colleagues to track and report on donor prospecting activities.
- Managing the consistent delivery of relationship management techniques, effectively communicating, championing best practice.
Let's talk about you
- Relevant experience of major donor fundraising with an excellent track record of initiating new relationships and securing five and ideally six figure gifts.
- Proven experience of developing, networking, and enhancing donor relationships.
- The ability to manage a complex pool of prospect and donors, devising clear donor solicitation plans with the aim of securing long term financial philanthropic support.
- Experience of leading, inspiring and line managing to achieve against specific financial goals.
- Experience developing effective working relationships across an organisation, including with senior staff and volunteers.
Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements.
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Diversity, equality, and inclusion
At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
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Closing Date: Wednesday 12th March 2025.
Interviews will be week commencing 17th March 2025.
See below for further information about working with us:
Philanthropy Manager
Reference: FEB20258303
Location: Flexible in England
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £32,022.00 - £34,377.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
The RSPB’s successful and dynamic Philanthropy Team are looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager who will be responsible for building relationships with mid-level donors and increasing the number and value of their donations. This role requires an enthusiastic and hardworking team player who will have a strong focus on developing donor relationships, maximizing their contributions while offering an engaging stewardship journey.
This role will lead on generating gifts from mid-level donors - those giving between £500 - £5,000. The position is tasked with increasing the number and value of these donations via a strategic mid-level donor stewardship programme that will inspire and engage both new and existing contacts.
Key Result Areas:
- Income – deliver innovative methods to manage and develop relationships with donors giving at the mid-level.
- Effective relationship building - through personalised and bespoke communications, requests, thanking, events and personal contact.
- Events - lead on and deliver an impactful and memorable events programme for the Philanthropy Team. Most events are likely to be Reserve based, often featuring work that has either been supported or will be featured in an appeal.
- Communications - work with the wider Philanthropy Team to develop an inspirational communications package to reach the entire donor base and play a full role in supporting the team to reach more donors.
- Advocacy – build strong relationships with teams across the RSPB to encourage collaboration and closer working relationships.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Exceptional fundraising experience as demonstrated by previous work successes and recognised fundraising courses.
- Effective management and development of donor relationships leading to substantial increase in income.
- Ability to develop, cultivate and inspire a prospect to make a significant donation.
- Able to undertake basic research on potential prospects.
- Effective use of a fundraising database and analysing data in spreadsheets.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to problem solve and adapt to change.
- Excellent written and verbal communication with an ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Strong awareness of confidentiality and data protection.
- Ability to manage multiple donor relationships effectively.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Ability to write proposals asking for substantial gifts.
- Plan and deliver engagement activities and events.
- Have an interest in nature conservation issues.
- Ability to take on complex issues and work with others to formulate a fundraising plan.
- Ability to write a proposal using pre-existing material.
Closing date: 23:59, Wed, 12th Mar 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 24 March 2025.
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side.
People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
No agencies please.
Remote – Regular travel to the Capacity office in Liverpool, Local Trust office in London, and 3ni work in the north east, as well as client offices across the country and other sites as needed. Out of hours travel and stays away from home are therefore a feature of the role.
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 23rd March 2025
In this role, you’ll be shaping the future of 3ni by driving forward core components of our programme. Your main focus as Senior Practice and Delivery Manager will be leading the development and delivery of our brand new consultancy offer.
3ni is a new social value partnership, bringing together policy and practice to transform neighbourhoods across the country. At 3ni, we believe that community regeneration starts from the ground up. Through research, policy and events, the national network for neighbourhood improvement, is sharing and shaping the best and next practices and helping disadvantaged communities rebuild.
The Role
The to-do lists you write and the skill sets you engage will vary. One day you might be scoping and delivering 3ni’sresearch programme, the next devising plans for growing our membership and the next working closely with our Operations Director to develop, refine and execute our business plan. You’ll also play a key role in iterating our innovative diagnostic tool Discovery, using cutting-edge data to support us to engage our key audiences. You’ll not only help us to get new partners on board, but also play a key role further engaging our existing ones, making sure they stay connected to the work we do. You’ll build strong and trusting relationships that enable us to deliver our consultancy work, securing credibility, influence and impact for our work responding to challenges facing some of our most disadvantaged communities.
What we need
You’ll be as happy in the world of policy and strategy as you are in the day to day reality of practice and delivery and can see the big picture as well as having an attention to detail and the highest of standards when it comes to producing content.
- You’ll be dealing with numbers and often complex data, and are as comfortable being immersed in spreadsheets to put together the budget and costs for a project as you are checking the interdependencies whilst putting together a GANTT chart and project management plan.
- You are a proficient and accomplished communicator. You’re as at home with the written word as you are talking through the key points of a presentation.
- You are an experienced, entrepreneurial and proactive thinker, designer and doer, who can bring creativity, critical thinking and business development skills to the role as we work together in a small 3ni team, as part the wider Capacity organisation, and with the broader ecosystem of partners.
- You’re great at mastering a brief. You’re happy wading through research reports and datasets, and are able to use your brilliant analytical skills to get to the heart of the matter and obtain the key insights and information relevant to our work.
See our job pack for a full details.
The extras
- For full time roles: 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). If you’re coming to us with up to 33 days annual leave, we’ll match it.
- 2 Capacity bank holidays per annum.
- Flexible working (including majority working from home).
- Free eye-tests, vouchers for glasses.
- Scottish Widows Pension Scheme, matched up to 6%.
- Funded health support including counselling, physiotherapy etc.
- Holiday buy-back scheme (up to 5 per annum).
- Team days and socials. Free lunches (yes there is such a thing).
- A great team to work with (but we would say that).
For further information please visit our portal via the apply button, where you can download our job pack and apply!
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 23rd March 2025
Diversity Statement
At Capacity, we believe that public services should be people-centred, inclusive and accessible to everyone and our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) is at the heart of this. To uphold these values, we only accept applications through our application portal. This allows us to provide a standardised process where candidates are evaluated on merit. We have implemented measures to remove unconscious bias from our process while maintaining accessibility by continuing to support a range of application formats. We are committed to continuously improving this process and welcome any feedback.
Chief Operating Officer
Salary: £46,000 -£52,470 p.a. (dependent upon experience, with scope to increase as the role develops)
Location: Home-based (with the opportunity to work in our Sheffield co-working space)
Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible working available)
Contract period: Permanent
SUMMARY
Community Energy England (CEE) is looking for an experienced experienced operations manager. This is a key role for CEE as we start to implement a new strategy, bring in new funding streams, and explore new ways to meet the needs of our growing membership. You will form part of our small senior leadership team and be an integral support to the Chief Executive. As we are a small organisation, this role will by necessity be a hands-on role too; “doing the doing” will be an important part of enabling you to develop this area of our activity and impact. Part of this will involve working collaboratively across the team and with our members to ensure that we work effectively and strategically.
ABOUT US
Community Energy England (CEE) is a membership association for and created by the community energy sector. Our mission is to create the conditions within which community energy is able to thrive and scale.
We have a growing network of over 320 member organisations, including community energy enterprises and other supportive organisations from the private and public sectors, and we work with a wide range of other associations and networks.
We are a small team but with an increasingly big reach and growing impact as we work with our members and key stakeholders to enable the growth of the sector. With this small core size comes flexibility and the opportunity for all team members to shape the direction of the organisation and get involved in all levels of delivery.
We have four outcomes that we are working towards:
- Enable: Community energy organisations across England have access to the resources, support and skills needed to grow in capacity, scale and impact
- Influence: The policy and regulatory environment supports significant growth of community energy
- Collaborate: There is increased demand, both regionally and nationally, for collaborating and investing in CE
- Thrive: Community Energy England is a strong and sustainable organisation that can serve the community energy sector into the future
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Chief Operating Officer will lead on our ‘Thrive’ outcome: ensuring that CEE is a strong and sustainable organisation that can serve the community energy sector into the future.
Working closely with our Chief Executive, this role will be responsible for further developing the operational foundations - our systems and procedures - that allow our Heads of Departments to deliver their services with increasing professionalism and impact, and to grow the team to enable us to continue to impactfully support our growing membership. This role will suit someone who would relish the opportunity to lead and shape new ways of working.
As a member of the CEE team, you will be given the opportunity to continue developing your skills and contribution to the organisation and the sector. Community energy has broad and exciting impacts, and this role will provide varied experience and reach.
Please see the Supporting Document and Job Description for full details of the role responsibilities.
PRINCIPAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategy implementation - developing systems for tracking organisational objectives and delivery, overseeing progress and reporting to the CEO
- Operational oversight - Actively collaborate with the senior leadership team and our Membership & Operations Officer to review and refresh our policies, procedures, and operational systems to ensure they meet the needs of our plans for growth
- Governance - working with the CEO and board to ensure good governance and effective risk managemen
- Finance and funding - supporting CEE’s financial management procedures and fiscal activities (working with our external bookkeeper) including budgeting, reporting requirements, and development of new funding sources (working with the senior leadership team)
- HR - (with support from our external HR service and Membership & Operations Officer) updating and implementing staff policies and processes which contribute to staff wellbeing and retention, supporting the senior leadership team to regularly review the range of skills required to deliver CEE’s strategy, identifying mechanisms for ensuring that we have access to the knowledge and skills required, monitoring implementation of policies & processes
- Membership services - oversight of our membership processes, relations, and communications
- People management - line managing our Membership & Operations Officer and Events & Communications Officer, liaising with our external bookkeeper and HR service, supervision of senior leadership team priorities
- Oversight of key projects - this will include ongoing oversight of the website (we have a new website in development), ensuring our events and new projects align with our strategy, and reviewing how CEE functions as a remote working team
- Team working - working collaboratively across the team and with our members to ensure that we work effectively and strategically. This will include working with the Chief Executive to grow the team to enable us to continue to impactfully support our growing membership.
SALARY, BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS
- Location: Working from home with the option to work in our Sheffield co-working space. There will be the need for occasional travel to other parts of the country such as CEE’s base in Sheffield.
- Hours: 35 hours per week. We are open to flexible working requests and many of our team work flexibly. Occasional weekend/evening travel and working (with notice) may be required, for which you’ll get time off in lieu.
- Salary: 46,000 -£52,470 p.a. (dependent upon experience, with scope to increase as the role develops).
- Contract Period: Permanent.
- Start date: ASAP.
- Reporting to: Chief Executive (Emma Bridge).
- Leave: 25 days paid holiday a year plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time), with an additional day after 2 and 5 years.
- Pension: 7% employer pension contribution.
- Climate Perks (extra annual leave for staff who choose low-carbon holiday travel).
HOW TO APPLY
If you need specific support to fully engage in the recruitment process, or would like an informal conversation about the role or organisation before applying, please email Lisa West.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
To apply, send the following documents to Lisa West.
- CV (no more than 2 pages)
- Covering letter clearly demonstrating why you are interested in this role, and how you meet the “About you” criteria.
The closing date for applications will be 8am on Tuesday 18 March. Late submissions will not be considered. All applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be given feedback. Interviews will take place in in-person at a central location (TBC) on Thursday 27 March. Reasonable travel expenses will be covered.
Referees will only be contacted once the successful candidate has been offered the job subject to references. At least one of the two referees should be your current or most recent employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Canine Partners’ mission is to change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to
improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing.
To help us create amazing partnerships, we need amazing people. Canine Partners has an exciting opportunity for a talented Disabilities Assessment Manager to join our dedicated Operations Team.
This is an incredible role at a prominent assistance dog charity where your role will be a part of our essential work that transforms lives every day.
What you will do:
This unique role sits at the heart of our organisation, where you will manage applications from people with disabilities for Canine Partners’ dogs. Your role within the applications team is pivotal to the journey for those applying for an assistance dog. Using excellent communication skills, you will manage all applications for Canine Partners' dogs from initial contact, through to assessment and decision making, ensuring collection of adequate information regarding applicants to facilitate matching with the best suited dog.
Leading a small team, you will assess applicants, lead applications panel meetings, manage our communications with applicants, support, train and manage our network of contracted Occupational Therapists. You will also oversee any reopening of our waiting list, ensuring a fair and transparent process. Working collaboratively across our operations team, you will assist our dog training and partnership teams to establish how best to support our applicants and partners throughout their application and subsequent time with our amazing dogs.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a wide range of people with varying conditions and disabilities, alongside our specially trained dogs. No day is the same and is perfect for someone who wants to support our clients during a key part of their journey.
What we’re looking for:
• Understanding of human disabilities and associated care needs.
• Experience in training, teaching, instructing or guiding others of all abilities.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills, using empathy and understanding to interact with a wide range of people.
• The ability to have difficult conversations and make challenging decisions.
• Physical ability or knowledge on handling large breed dogs (training can be provided).
• People management skills.
• ICT skills (MS Office etc.)
• Willing and able to learn Canine Partners’ dog handling methods and learn how to instruct beneficiaries in this handling.
• Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact that our assistance dogs provide to our beneficiaries.
We can offer you:
• 33 days annual leave allowance (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Salary exchange pension scheme (matched up to 5%)
• Charity (occupational) sick pay
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Free on-site parking
• Dog friendly offices
• Flexible working hours
• Mileage expenses (45p per mile)
This role can be delivered remotely from home; however, it is essential for you to have the ability to travel in line with the requirements of the role (including travel to some remote locations). Regular travel includes spending time at our National Training Centre in Osgathorpe, Leicestershire (approx. every 2 to 3 weeks) with some national travel (South England, Scotland) to conduct assessments. Claimable expenses for business travel as required. We will provide a laptop and mobile phone for use in the role.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role.
Please note we may choose to close this advertisement early should we find a suitable candidate or if we receive a high volume of applications. Please be assured that we contact all candidates regarding the outcome of their application, this may take longer if we receive high volumes of applications.
We recognise the benefit of diverse experience and welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are a disability confident committed employer.
Location: Homebased with regular travel
Job Type: Part time, 22.5 hours (3 days per week, flexible but must meet the needs of team and clients)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £33,533 - £36,500 FTE (£20,119.80 - £21,900 pro-rated) per annum
You may also have experience in the following: Disability assessment, occupational health, Support dogs, Guide dogs, Disability support, Disability coordination, Dog Handling, Canine support, occupational therapy.
REF-220 090
We will change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing.





Communications Manager
Terms: 22.5 hours per week / 0.6 FTE, 3 days per week; one year contract with possibility for extension
Salary: £39,000 - £47,000 per annum (pro rata)
Location: Remote working and quarterly in-person team away days.
Closing Date: Friday 30th March 2025. On submission of your application, please add ‘Communications Manager’ in the subject line. Your application should include the following:
- Cover Letter
- CV
- A one-page document (including images) highlighting a previous communications campaign that you worked on. Please use the following format: clearly outline the a) purpose, b) key message(s), c) description, and d) outcome/impact of the campaign.
Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK. Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are not able to acknowledge receipt of all applications and only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you have not been successful.
About BASIC
BASIC is an independent think tank whose mission is to safeguard humanity and Earth’s ecosystem from nuclear weapons risks and interconnected security threats, for generations to come. Founded in 1987, we have 40 years’ experience of convening meaningful dialogues across complex political divides, and a reputation for generating innovative, high-quality research and policy advice.
BASIC sees its role as one of drawing together different perspectives within the nuclear weapons / security debate and pushing the boundaries of policy discussions. We cherish our independence and freedom of speech. We are independent, receive no core funding from any state, and our project work is funded transparently.
BASIC is a fast-paced, inclusive, and rewarding environment in which to work. We have experienced 5x growth since 2017, and our intention is to continue this growth trajectory, and have an exceptionally positive team culture.
Role Description
BASIC is seeking an experienced and strategic Communications Manager to lead and implement effective communication strategies that amplify our mission, enhance our brand identity, and strengthen engagement with key audiences. The ideal candidate will have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, a proactive approach to storytelling, and the ability to collaborate across the organisation to ensure clear, consistent, and impactful messaging.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications Manager will play a central role in shaping BASIC’s external presence, working across programmes to craft compelling narratives for social media, the website, and other digital platforms, as well as press contacts.
The Communications Manager will be the point of contact for all communication activity and will be responsible for setting the strategy and communicating this to the team. As an organisation, BASIC is keen to develop brand identity, particularly amongst our programmes and the Communications Manager will be instrumental in developing this work.
Main Duties
Organisational Communications & Strategy
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Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with BASIC’s mission and objectives including a strong link to impact.
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Lead the evolution of our social media strategy, ensuring increased engagement and impact.
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Develop and implement strategic online communication plans to enhance BASIC’s digital presence, ensuring consistent and engaging messaging across all platforms.
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Oversee BASIC’s branding and identity development, ensuring consistency across programmes and platforms. This includes: organisational brand asset, image, review and refresh.
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Act as BASIC’s press officer, managing media engagement, journalistic contacts, and public relations.
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Plan and execute BASIC’s website redevelopment strategy, including better functionality for fundraising efforts and overseeing all aspects of website content/management.
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Draft, edit, and manage organisational newsletters using MailerLite, ensuring clear, engaging, and audience-focused content that aligns with BASIC’s communications strategy.
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Provide communications training to staff, fostering a culture of shared responsibility for communications.
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Create promotional materials to advance BASIC’s initiatives
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Strengthen BASIC’s internal and external communications, ensuring alignment with key stakeholders.
Programme Responsibilities
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Develop and execute tailored communications plans for specific programmes, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and effective audience engagement.
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Collaborate with programme teams to create and distribute engaging content that highlights programme achievements and key messages
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Work with programme teams to define the strategy, vision and purpose of newsletters
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Coordinate programme events (virtual and in-person), in terms of communications outreach to increase visibility and structuring of success stories
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Support the creation of digital content (social media posts, website updates, videos, etc.) to promote programme activities and initiatives
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Assist with publishing programme reports including proofing and providing guidance for branding and imagery
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Provide communications support for programme fundraising activities
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Monitor and analyse communications impact across programmes, using feedback and data to suggest improvements and ensure messaging is reaching the right audiences
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Help to manage relationships with key stakeholders for each programme by ensuring ongoing engagement and support for programme objectives
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Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all programme communications to maintain coherence with the organisation's overall identity
Role Requirements
Essential criteria for the role:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Marketing, Education, Business, Fundraising)
8+ years of working in a communications role
Knowledge of global security issues with linkage to UK policy
Proven experience in developing and implementing communication strategies aligned with organisational goals and objectives
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling messages
Ability to generate innovative ideas and content that engage target audiences and enhance brand visibility
Strong networking and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience in monitoring and evaluating communication impact through media coverage, engagement metrics, and analytics. Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies and identify areas for improvement.
Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively across teams to ensure consistent messaging and brand representation.
Keen eye for detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality in all communications materials.
Desirable criteria for the role:
Experience in crisis communications, including drafting statements and managing sensitive issues.
Why Join BASIC?
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the communications strategy of a respected international security think tank. If you are a creative, strategic, and proactive communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note that, due to the large number of applications we receive, we are not able to acknowledge receipt of all applications and only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you have not been successful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Programme Manager
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
Salary: £52,000-£57,000 (dependent on skills and experience) plus generous benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you passionate about using sport to transform communities? Do you have the leadership skills to drive sustainable grassroots sports facilities? If so, this role is for you.
The Senior Programme Manager at the Football Foundation will lead the delivery of the Hubs programme, a flagship initiative funded by the Premier League, The FA, and Government. The programme is transforming grassroots sports infrastructure by creating financially sustainable facilities that serve as thriving community hubs. These multi-pitch sites don’t just provide high-quality football facilities—they also support other sports, physical activity, and essential community services, all tailored to local needs. Outside of the Hubs programme, the role will lead and provide support to the Programmes team and wider organisation on the design and development of new and existing programmes, ensuring that they deliver against the Football Foundation’s strategic objectives.
As Senior Programme Manager you will:
- Manage feasibility assessments to prioritise sites based on sustainability and impact.
- Work with technical teams to optimise hub design, balancing costs and long-term viability.
- Develop operating models with Local Authorities to secure long-term investment.
- Guide Local Authorities through procurement and funding applications.
- Use data insights to refine programme criteria and showcase impact.
- Lead new programme development to align with strategic objectives.
For more details about the role, please download the recruitment pack.
What We’re Looking For
You don’t need to be a football expert, but you must believe in the power of sport to transform communities. We’re looking for someone who:
- Has proven experience in programme management, strategic planning, and partnership development.
- Can navigate complex stakeholder relationships, particularly with Local Authorities and funding bodies.
- Understands financial sustainability models and their role in community sports facilities.
- Has strong leadership skills and can drive collaboration across teams.
- Is passionate about creating accessible, high-quality grassroots sports facilities.
What can we offer you?
The salary band for this role is £52,000 - £57,000 per annum. You’ll start with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing after 2 years), and additional time off for volunteering. Benefits include an 8% employer pension contribution, free healthcare, gym subsidy, death in service benefit, and access to match tickets.
Equality and Diversity Commitment
The Football Foundation is committed to, and values the principles of diversity, equality, 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.
Most of all we want someone who reflects who we are as an organisation. We refer to our values as our four corners:
- Fair Players – open and inclusive in our approach
- Star Performers – trusted to deliver
- United Team Player – collaborative and easy to work with
- Passionate Supporters – flexible and willing
1st stage interviews via MS Teams are currently scheduled for 4 April 2025
2nd stage in person interviews to follow.
We are seeking to appoint someone with a business and communications skill-set and a strong track-record of managing people. The successful candidate must be a strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills and have values aligned with ours. You will help us to further diversify our income streams and to communicate our work effectively to a diverse range of educators and stakeholders including government, Parliamentarians and the public.
Sex Education Forum was founded in 1987 and became an independent charity in 2021. We convene over 70 Partner organisations to make sure that the relationships and sex education (RSE) young people get is right for them and the best it can be. We train educators and share research with teachers, school leaders and policy-makers. We will soon be launching a new three-year strategy and have secured multi-year funding to further embed youth inclusion in our work. Having doubled our staff team over the last two years we have identified the need for a new senior post, which will be a cross-cutting role working closely with the CEO, enabling us to realise the ambitions of our strategy, and systematically development all areas of our business.
This is an incredible opportunity for an experienced business development manager, to bring your skillset to a thriving, innovative and highly respected leading national charity. This will be a rewarding role, with huge potential to grow your leadership skills and empower others and to make a difference to the lives of children and young people.
We are particularly keen to hear from applicants that reflect the diversity of educators and young people that Sex Education Forum seeks to support.
Funding has been secured which provides scope for extension of the fixed term contract.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Description: Programme Manager – UK Reads
Location: Remote (must be based in London)
Contract: Freelance, 12 months
Hours: Part-time
Rate: £130 per day
About UK Reads
UK Reads is dedicated to ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to develop strong literacy skills. We work with children and young people in low-income communities, delivering school partnerships, literacy workshops, writing activities, and parent advocacy sessions that empower families to support their child’s learning journey.
As the UK branch of the World Literacy Foundation, our mission is to tackle educational inequality by providing children with books, literacy resources, and the skills needed to succeed. Our work helps children develop a love for reading, improve academic outcomes, and build confidence in their communication abilities.
We partner with schools, youth organisations, and community groups to deliver high-quality literacy interventions that engage children and young people, promote creativity, and strengthen their ability to express themselves.
The Role
UK Reads is looking for a highly organised, proactive, and motivated Programme Manager to take ownership of the administration, coordination, and growth of our literacy programmes. This role involves recruiting schools, managing relationships with educators and facilitators, ensuring the smooth delivery of literacy support activities, and expanding our programme reach across the UK.
You will play a critical role in ensuring our programmes run efficiently, align with our strategic goals, and have a measurable impact on children’s literacy development. You will be the main point of contact for schools and delivery partners, ensuring our interventions are well-coordinated, effective, and engaging.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a small dynamic literacy charity and play a key role in helping children from disadvantaged backgrounds access the literacy support they need to thrive.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Coordination & Administration
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of UK Reads’ literacy programmes.
- Working closely with the Communities and Delivery lead to manage logistics, including scheduling workshops, coordinating facilitators, and ensuring programme materials are delivered on time.
- Ensure smooth execution and delivery of all workshops, school-based activities, and parent support sessions.
- Maintain accurate records of school partnerships, programme participation, and impact data.
- Provide regular progress updates to the leadership team and funders.
School & Stakeholder Engagement
- Actively recruit and onboard schools to participate in UK Reads’ literacy programmes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with educators, facilitators, and community organisations.
- Act as the main point of contact for schools, ensuring they receive the necessary support.
- Work closely with facilitators to ensure effective programme delivery and engagement.
- Develop partnerships with youth organisations, libraries, and local community groups to increase the programme’s reach.
Programme Growth & Development
- Identify opportunities to expand and enhance the programme’s impact.
- Develop new partnerships and initiatives to broaden UK Reads’ reach in underserved communities.
- Work with the fundraising team to provide impact reports, case studies, and data to support grant applications.
- Contribute to the development of new programme formats and content to engage different age groups and literacy levels.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Measurement
- Track programme effectiveness through data collection and feedback from schools, pupils, and facilitators.
- Develop and implement evaluation frameworks to measure the success of literacy interventions.
- Conduct post-programme assessments to understand the impact on children’s literacy skills and engagement.
- Use insights from evaluation to make programme improvements and enhance delivery.
- Ensure all reporting meets funder requirements and internal organisational goals.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience
- Based in London with the ability to work remotely and travel when required.
- Strong programme coordination and administrative experience, ideally in education, literacy, or the charity sector.
- Experience working with schools, community groups, or youth organisations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage different audiences.
- A proactive and self-motivated approach, capable of working independently.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot challenges in programme delivery.
- Experience in data collection, impact measurement, and programme evaluation.
- Passion for literacy development and a strong commitment to supporting children and young people.
- Valid DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance or willingness to undergo DBS checks.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of education systems and challenges in low-income communities.
- Experience in programme development and partnership building.
- Familiarity with fundraising, grant reporting, and impact storytelling.
- Experience working in a freelance or remote capacity.
- Understanding of youth engagement strategies and innovative learning approaches.
Additional Information
- This is a part-time freelance role working 2-3 days per week on an initial 12 months contract.
- The role offers £130 per day.
- The position is remote, but candidates must be based in London to engage with schools and stakeholders.
Why Join UK Reads?
- Work with a fast-growing, mission-driven charity making a real impact on children’s literacy.
- Play a key role in expanding a vital literacy programme that reaches children in underserved communities.
- Have the freedom to shape and grow the programme, with opportunities to develop innovative approaches.
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative team passionate about making literacy accessible for all.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and motivation to by Tuesday 18th March
If you are passionate about literacy education and making a positive impact in the lives of children and young people, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£58,150 per annum
Full time, 35 hours per week
Fixed-term contract for 12 months (maternity cover)
Home based role (subject to meeting homeworking assessment requirements, which includes a minimum broadband speed of 18Mbps and a dedicated space to work from)
Are you a digital specialist looking to make a difference for the UK’s physiotherapy profession?
With member engagement, rehab, the future of the physiotherapy workforce and equity, diversity and belonging at the forefront of the CSP’s work, as its Digital Channels Manager, you will join the Society at a time when maximising member engagement as it stands up for its 65,000 members has never been more important.
As part of the Corporate Communications team, you will ensure the CSP’s digital communications channels support the achievement of the Society’s strategic objectives. You will be the CSP’s leading source of expertise on the operation of its digital channels, manage their day-to-day operation and deliver the Society’s digital operational plan.
You’ll be a confident guide in supporting colleagues to maintain a high standard of digital capability both within the Corporate Communications team and across the CSP.
To succeed in the role, you will have a strong knowledge and understanding across digital marketing techniques. You’ll be an enthusiastic innovator, keen to apply your knowledge to continually improve the CSP’s digital channels, with a particular focus on user acquisition and user experience.
You’ll be comfortable analysing and interpreting a range of data and analytics, drawing out valuable insights to recommend improvements across the CSP’s digital channels. You’ll be confident in your technical knowledge to work with suppliers and colleagues to deliver digital innovation. You’ll have a detailed knowledge of major social media platforms and be eager to both develop our use of these channels and share your knowledge and ensure best practice across the CSP.
You’ll join a team of corporate communications professionals with responsibility for digital communications for a vibrant membership organisation of over 65,000 individuals. You will lead and guide digital projects across the team, as well as having line management responsibility for our two digital officers and digital administrator.
The CSP is committed to promoting equity, diversity and belonging within both the CSP and the profession more widely. You’ll be committed to these principles and reflecting the diversity of the physiotherapy workforce across our channels.
The CSP provides a supportive culture for your own learning, with opportunities for you to stretch yourself and test out different ways of working.
If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging role, would enjoy working in a team environment and want to make a vital contribution at a critical time for the physiotherapy profession across the UK, this role is for you.
Why work for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy?
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's 65,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and support workers; and one of the largest representative bodies in healthcare.
At the CSP, our goal is to create a culture characterised by innovation, respect, encouragement, passion and teamwork. We all strive for continuous improvement and to be the best at everything we do. We aspire to work in a way that embodies our values of learning, courage, inclusive and integrity. Our shared values are part of our organisational DNA, reflecting the expectations we have of ourselves and others. They guide what we do and how we do it, to have the greatest impact for our members. Please visit the website for further information.
We offer an excellent benefits package, including 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, Christmas office closure between 25 December to 01 January and generous pension scheme with 12% employer contribution.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Henry Rummins, Head of Corporate Communications, at Head Office.
To apply for the role please click on the ‘Apply online’ tab below and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: 10am, 13 March 2025.
Interview date: 27 March 2025.
If you require any adjustments during the application stage, please email the Human Resources team at Head Office.
The CSP is committed to equity of opportunity, aiming to provide a working and learning environment free from discrimination. We are taking appropriate steps to create a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we work and live in. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from candidates under-represented in the CSP’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ people. Please note, all candidates will be expected to actively demonstrate their commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Belonging throughout the application and interview stages. To view our equity, diversity and belonging strategy, please visit the website.
NO AGENCIES
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Sense has a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Fundraising Team as our Regional Fundraising Manager covering the Midlands. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. This role is home-based, however there will be regular travel to our Hub in Selly Oak, Birmingham as well as other locations across the Midlands.
This is a key role within the Midlands region for Sense, responsible for generating income and engagement, working closely with services, volunteers and engagement staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating community fundraising income in the Midlands .You will lead on the implementation and delivery of the community fundraising strategy in order to generate net income and attract more people to support Sense within the region. You aim will be to achieve the income target for the Midlands of £105,000 through 4 key income streams – local businesses, groups and associations, trading and education institutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and build long term relationships with key regional contacts, such as local businesses, organisations, schools and high value individuals to encourage financial and long-term support for Sense within the region
- Local businesses and grants are the largest income drivers for Sense community fundraising. Therefore, this role will build and develop a prospect list of key businesses and community grants in the area, to connect and then apply for
- Work with the Head of Community Fundraising to develop the Community Fundraising strategy for the Midlands, implementing core activities and identifying other potential regional opportunities.
- Achieve agreed income targets, monitoring and forecasting on a regular basis and taking remedial action when necessary
- Manage our Team Community Fundraiser who is based in the Midlands and support their key areas of work and regularly review and monitor their performance
- Collaborate with other teams in Fundraising to pass on supporters and generate potential leads for teams such as Events, High Value Partnerships and Legacies
- Support colleagues in our Operations and Trading teams to develop their fundraising potential including spotting and maximising potential higher value opportunities
- Build a strong relationship with colleagues based at Sense Hub in Selly Oak, Birmingham
Key skills and experience
- Understanding of Community based fundraising trends
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to keep clear and accurate records, producing reports and analysis and presenting them in an effective way to stakeholders and Head of Team
- Extensive experience of recruiting, supporting and stewarding fundraisers or volunteers
- A track record of generating income through various community income streams including groups and local businesses
- Extensive experience of building successful internal and external relationships
- Experience of managing multiple priorities simultaneously while still providing the highest level of customer care to all supporters
For a full job description and person specification, please see the link on the left hand side of the page.
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Individual Giving Manager
Hours: Part-Time, 21-28 hours per week
Salary: £37,500 - £40,359 Per Annum, Pro Rata (salary dependent on skills, experience and knowledge)
Contract: Permanent
Base: Osney Mead, Oxford Office/Hybrid. Regular travel within Oxfordshire and Berkshire will be required.
We are currently looking to recruit an Individual Giving Manager, and we would really like to know how your skills and experience match our requirements. If you feel they do, please tell us how you meet the below requirements:
- Awareness and compassion to the needs of people living with mental and emotional health problems.
- Basic use of CRM system, or Excel to track and manage relationships or customer journey.
- Working knowledge of fundraising and GDPR best practice.
- Experience of delivering against income targets in a fundraising or account management role.
- Working experience of creating and/or managing budgets.
- A track record of building positive relationships in relation to income generation.
- Experience of delivering key messages to different audiences.
- Ability to travel extensively throughout Oxfordshire and Berkshire
- Strong relationship building skills including tailoring your approach to different audiences
- Good computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office, Excel, and email.
- Excellent communication skills; verbal and written with an ability to present an appropriate and persuasive case for support.
- Ability to work independently seeking advice and support when appropriate.
- Willingness to work out-of-hours working and flexibly within the team.
- Attention to detail.
- Knowledge/Understanding of our values
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Who we are, and what we do
- We’re Oxfordshire Mind, the mental health charity, operating across Oxfordshire and Berkshire West.
- We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health issue gets both support and respect.
Why work for us?
- We offer a friendly working environment and are committed to staff wellbeing
- We are devoted to equity, diversity, inclusion, and equality, with staff working groups and support groups.
Here is a taste of what we offer:
- Generous holiday allowance, 28 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata), increasing after 5 years
- Contribute to pension scheme
- Flexible working including; hybrid working, part time, compressed hours
- Ensuring growth and development of our people along their career journey
- Free support package from Health Assured for you and your family
- Great discounts and cash back card schemes
Timetable for Appointment
Closing date: Monday 31st March
Shortlisting date: Monday 31st March
Interview date: Friday 4th & Monday 7th April
Interview location: Osney Mead
Interested?
For more information and to complete your application, please click the Apply on Company website button.
You will be taken to the next stage where you can find out more information, download the full job description and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down).
We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
Oxfordshire Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We therefore require a Disclosure and Barring Service check, for all our roles. The level of which will vary depending on the nature of the role.
No agencies please.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Sense has a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Fundraising Team as our Regional Fundraising Manager covering the East and London. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, working flexibly between home and our offices in King's Cross, London as well as other locations across the East and London, including Barnet, Luton and Cambridge.
This is a key role within the Midlands region for Sense, responsible for generating income and engagement, working closely with services, volunteers and engagement staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating community fundraising income in the Midlands .You will lead on the implementation and delivery of the community fundraising strategy in order to generate net income and attract more people to support Sense within the region. You aim will be to achieve the income target for the Midlands of £105,000 through 4 key income streams – local businesses, groups and associations, trading and education institutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and build long term relationships with key regional contacts, such as local businesses, organisations, schools and high value individuals to encourage financial and long-term support for Sense within the region
- Local businesses and grants are the largest income drivers for Sense community fundraising. Therefore, this role will build and develop a prospect list of key businesses and community grants in the area, to connect and then apply for
- Work with the Head of Community Fundraising to develop the Community Fundraising strategy for the London & East area, implementing core activities and identifying other potential regional opportunities
- Achieve agreed income targets, monitoring and forecasting on a regular basis and taking remedial action when necessary
- Manage our Team Community Fundraiser who is based in London & East and support their key areas of work and regularly review and monitor their performance
- Collaborate with other teams in Fundraising to pass on supporters and generate potential leads for teams such as Events, High Value Partnerships and Legacies
- Support colleagues in our Operations and Trading teams to develop their fundraising potential including spotting and maximising potential higher value opportunities
- Build a strong relationship with colleagues based at Sense Centres in Barnet, Luton and Cambridge
Key skills and experience
- Understanding of Community based fundraising trends
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to keep clear and accurate records, producing reports and analysis and presenting them in an effective way to stakeholders and Head of Team
- Extensive experience of recruiting, supporting and stewarding fundraisers or volunteers
- A track record of generating income through various community income streams including groups and local businesses
- Extensive experience of building successful internal and external relationships
- Experience of managing multiple priorities simultaneously while still providing the highest level of customer care to all supporters
For a full job description and person specification, please see the link on the left hand side of the page.
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Programme Manager – Rural Housing Enabler Programme
Salary: circa £41K per annum
Location: Home based / hybrid (Oxfordshire office)
Contract type: Full time (37.5 hrs per week) initial 12-month contract, with possible extension subject to funding.
Would you like to make a positive impact for rural communities across England? Can you help us deliver this exciting and much needed programme to assist rural communities secure more affordable housing?
About Us
Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) champions thriving, sustainable and inclusive rural communities that have the services they need and the resources to secure equitable outcomes for everyone. We are the only national charity speaking up for everyone in rural areas. We work closely with our 38 member organisations who support local communities across England. Together we campaign for change, enable local action, and improve support for people most in need. We work with government and other national partners to explore the issues affecting rural communities and identify solutions so that no one is disadvantaged by where they live.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced programme manager to continue the delivery of a programme of Rural Housing Enablers (RHEs) across England. RHEs are professionals attached to members of the ACRE Network who help communities to address their need for affordable housing locally and who broker relationships with planners, landowners, and developers to identify suitable sites for development. The Programme was launched in 2023 and you will build on the work of the last eighteen months, operating predominantly at a national level, and focusing on the overall management and delivery of the programme and on its longer-term development. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will also manage a part-time Programme Officer and advise and support the wider team and our member bodies.
About You
You will have a track record of leading and managing a programme involving multiple partners and the skills to support a network of RHEs. You will be confident in working with government officials, other stakeholders and colleagues within the ACRE Network. You will have strong numeracy and literacy skills and experience of providing both financial and narrative performance and monitoring reports. You will be skilled and experienced in partnership working and in facilitating the best performance in others, partners and contractors alike. You will enjoy getting the job done and be used to dealing with multiple priorities at one time as well as spotting new opportunities and in driving change to improve programme efficiency and effectiveness. You will have direct experience of living in a rural community or have a strong empathy with our cause.
This role is a great opportunity for an experienced programme manager to make a real impact for rural communities and work with central government on a national programme. You will be joining a small, focused and energetic organisation while being part of a unique national network. If you share our vision and ambition, please get in touch.
Working at ACRE
The ACRE team is largely home based, and we all get together in our office in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, at least once a month. We are happy to discuss working arrangements with candidates. Benefits include up to 30 days holiday, contributory pension scheme, life cover and flexible working.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, traditions and ways of life. Please note you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 31 March.
Interviews: in person at ACRE in Woodstock on the 11 April.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.