Procurement and contracts manager jobs

Senior Procurement Manager

Ref: REQ000821

Salary: £50,000pa

Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL /Hybrid Working

This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. We unfortunately do not have any opportunities available for sponsorship. Any offer of employment, if applicable, will be subject to receiving evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. 

At WWF-UK we’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website.

About the role:

Today our planet is under threat like never before, but there is hope. At WWF we know the solutions already exist to turn things around for future generations. But we must act now, and we need your help to help save our world. This is a unique opportunity to use your knowledge of indirect category management to bring our world back to life. Join us as a Senior Procurement Manager (indirect) and you will be a member of a committed team responsible for ensuring the best value for money spend, reducing the risks with our suppliers and leading the procurement process for larger and strategic contracts. 

As Senior Procurement Manager (indirect), you will be responsible to:

• Create and implement procurement strategies for defined spend indirect portfolios to include:

               Spend and contract owners’ identification and services to their queries,

               Facilitation of strategic process with cross-functional team,

               Creation and implementation tender and contracts, supplier management.

• Chair certain tender boards and lead the procurement process for the designated categories.
• Provide advice and guidance on procurement best practices across all levels of the organisation.
• Participating in creation and improvement of procurement systems, policies and procedures.
• Participating in the procurement reporting to senior management and trustees
• Provide high quality support, advice, guidance and training regarding procurement or suppliers activities to various level of staff involved in WWF-UK.

We’re looking for someone with:

For this role, you must have

• Experience in indirect category management delivery in multi-stakeholders’ environment
• Category management introduction in a highly tactical driven environment
• Demonstrated experience of working as a procurement professional in an organisation with a proven track record of achieving procurement improvements and cost savings.
• A good technical appreciation and experience of several indirect procurement categories that include marketing.
• Experience on whole procurement cycle from challenging requirement, tender, negotiating, contractualisation and supplier relationship management

You will also possess excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills and be effective building relationships.

Benefits, rewards & location

The salary for this role is £50,000 per annum. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including:

· Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 31 days plus bank holidays

· Flexible working options

· 7.5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution.

· Learning and development opportunities

· Regular wellbeing initiatives.

This role is hybrid and you’ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, The Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey, GU21 4LL, and you will need to be able to commute to this location. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.

About WWF-UK

We’re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters. 

At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left is not enough – we’re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it’s too late. And it’s a race we can still win. 

We’re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see – a world where people and nature can thrive. 

We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside.

 How to apply and the recruitment process

If you are enthusiastic about improving outcomes through procurement and want to make our world a better place through your work, we would love to hear from you. Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.

Application closing date: 04/05/2025

Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.

Do you have experience in contract management and procurement including strong knowledge of contract law, procurement processes, and supplier management? Are you an experienced leader with decision-making abilities and experience interacting with senior stakeholders?
 
TPP are recruiting a Procurement and Contracts Manager on behalf of our client, a recognised professional membership organisation.

This role offer's hybrid working with the expectation that you will attend the office 4 times a month. It's part time working 28 hours a week. The pro rata salary would be £35,200 - £38,400 depending on experience.   
 
Benefits:
 

• 25 days holiday (pro rata excluding all public holidays), increasing after four years’ service.
• Private healthcare and dental cover after completion of six-month probationary period.
• Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Life assurance at four times the salary.
• Salary sacrifice schemes – pension, cycle to work scheme, additional annual leave (up to 10 days).
• Free parking on site.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Performance Related Pay (PRP) scheme.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• Hybrid/flexible working options available dependent on job role with a requirement to come into the office 4 days per month.

 
The Role:
 
As a Contracts Manager, you will be at the heart of creating, implementing, and managing contracts and procurement processes, ensuring they are compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with the organisation’s strategic goals. This position offers a unique blend of responsibilities, from drafting and negotiating contracts to managing supplier relationships and overseeing procurement lifecycles.
 
 
Main responsibilities:
 

• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and organisational standards. Oversee the entire contract lifecycle and maintain a comprehensive database of all contracts.
• Procurement: Lead and support the procurement lifecycle, from requests for information/proposals to performance management plans. Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and establish strong supplier relationships.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for all contract-related and procurement requests. Liaise with stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business goals and provide guidance on best practices.
• Reporting: Analyse and report on supplier spend and financial performance, collaborating with the finance department for accurate financial reporting and budgeting.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry trends and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in contract management and procurement.
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Requirements:
 

• Experience in contract management and procurement, with a strong understanding of legal terminology and concepts.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, procurement processes, and supplier management.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills, leadership and decision-making abilities, adaptability.
• Ability to adapt and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Professional certification in contract management or procurement (e.g., CIPS) or a legal qualification would be a plus (Support is available for candidates wishing to start or continue their studies).

 
 
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn’t quite right for you, please do check out our website and pop your CV over to us!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

BACKGROUND

“Our society will be judged by how we respond to those to whom we owe nothing.”

Helen Bamber OBE

Vision: All survivors of trafficking, torture, and extreme human cruelty have safety, freedom, and power.

 Purpose: Together with survivors, partners and supporters we change systems by taking action

and bearing witness so that all survivors of trafficking and torture can access recovery and

protection

Mission:

· Combining lived and learned expertise the Helen Bamber Foundation Group puts the Human Rights of survivors of trafficking, torture and extreme human cruelty at the centre of everything we do. Together we rebuild lives.

· We and change the systems that further traumatise, isolate and fuel the exploitation of survivors. Together we challenge.

· We lead and enable improvements to best practice and policy in the UK and Globally based on evidence from lived and learned expertise. Together we transform.

· We host and partner with others to maximise collaboration in pursuit of safety, freedom and power for all survivors of trafficking, torture and human cruelty. Together we are stronger.

The Helen Bamber Foundation, founded in 2005 by the pioneering human rights advocate Helen Bamber, was created to reflect the evolving global patterns of violence and persecution. Helen Bamber, who entered Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp in 1945 as part of one of the first rehabilitation teams, recognised that all survivors of extreme violence—regardless of the perpetrator—require safety, legal protection, and medical and emotional support. Today it is a specialist clinical and human rights charity that works with people seeking asylum and refugees who are Survivors of trafficking, torture and other forms of extreme human cruelty.

In 2020,  the Helen Bamber Foundation joined forces with Asylum Aid (established in 1990) to form the Group. Asylum Aid specialises in providing legal representation to vulnerable individuals seeking asylum, focusing on the most complex cases including survivors of trafficking, children, and stateless people. Asylum Aid is a leading actor in strategic litigation and advocates for policy and systemic changes to remove barriers to protection and justice. Asylum Aid maximises its impact by providing training and working in partnership with other organisations.

Today, the Helen Bamber Foundation's unique Model of Integrated Care (MoIC) provides holistic support encompassing therapy, legal advocacy, medical treatment, and practical assistance, helping survivors rebuild their lives with safety, freedom, and dignity. Using our expertise we drive best practice and systems change to deliver for all survivors.

We are innovative, ambitious and compassionate. The bravery and resilience of our clients is an inspiration to all the team at Helen Bamber Foundation Group, which comprises Helen Bamber Foundation and Asylum Aid. We believe that all Survivors should have safety, freedom and power to rebuild their lives.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion  

Our commitment to principles of equity, diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our approach to our clients, our volunteers and our staff, and we are an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer.

We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates because we are keen to make sure that all our staff, trustees, volunteers and ambassadors reflect the communities we serve and the wider community we work in.  

We recognise and value the role diversity plays in good governance and genuinely welcome and encourage applications from a range of backgrounds, especially people of colour, people with disabilities, people from low socio-economic backgrounds, refugees, stateless people and others with lived experience of forced migration or trauma.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE 

Having moved into our new Trauma Centre last year, we are now looking for our first Office Manager, to coordinate and ensure that our office space and facilities are maintained in a safe, clean, and secure environment. They will have overall ownership of the office with regards to the day to day running and ensuring health and safety compliance, and with the support of a Facilities and Operations Assistant, they will ensure our staff and clients are able to enjoy a safe and comfortable environment.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The first stage is to complete on our online application form on our website by 9am 6th May 2025

The website form will asked you to:

1. Upload a short covering letter. Please tell us why the position appeals to you, and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role

2. Upload your current CV

3. Complete an online Equal Opportunities monitoring form – completion of this form will help us ensure that our recruitment procedures operate in such a way as to provide genuine equality of opportunity. The questions are entirely optional, and this information will not be available to members of the selection panel.

SELECTION PROCESS

We anticipate that we will invite candidates to an initial 15-minute online screening meeting week commencing 12th May, followed by shortlisted candidates attending in-person interview week commencing 19th May. We will also ask you to complete a short written task ahead of the day.

At Helen Bamber Foundation Group we want to be transparent about what kind of qualities we are looking for and build trust from the very beginning of your journey with us. The first step is your interview, and we mean ‘your’ interview so we will provide you with your interview questions ahead of the interview. This will allow you time to prepare, and ensure you have your best examples in mind.

ELIGIBILITY

Please note that the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK (as a small charity we do not have the capacity to sponsor work visas).

Successful candidates will also be subject to an enhanced/DBS check and disclosure of adult and child barring lists, and confirmation of current registration with your professional body (if relevant). If appointed, you will also be required to give your consent to the charity to receive regular updates on your criminal records status throughout your employment and to disclose any relevant convictions incurred during your time with us.

ADJUSTMENTS

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you require a different format of the application form, such as large print or Word format, or if you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please get in touch with us.

EXPERTS BY EXPERIENCE SUPPORT

We are also proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network), which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector. Please feel free to use information and resources  which may help in preparing your job application.

Are you interested in a career in reinvestment and retrofit project management while working for a leading charity?

We're seeking a dedicated Project Manager to join our Assets team and lead reinvestment and retrofit programmes, driving refurbishment and energy improvements across our properties while ensuring compliance with PAS 2035 and relevant standards and delivering responsive and planned maintenance to St Mungo’s housing portfolio alongside the team.

This role of Reinvestment and Retrofit Works Project Manager is essential to improving our housing stock quality and reducing carbon emissions. Other Key Responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Senior Project Manager in ensuring refurbishment/retrofit programmes meet quality and regulatory requirements.
• Preparing budgets, forecasts, and programme schedules.
• Overseeing the design, procurement, and delivery of refurbishment/retrofit projects.
• Build relationships with partner organisations, including the GLA, Homes England, and Local Authorities.
• Managing projects and contracts for reinvestment/retrofit initiatives.
• Contributing to organisational strategies in reinvestment, safety, PIE (psychologically informed environments), and sustainability.

In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations. 

About you

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about enhancing Decent Homes Standards , working alongside an innovative Property Services Team to improve housing for people experiencing homelessness.

To succeed you should demonstrate the below:

• Qualified in the built environment (RIBA, RICS, CIOB) with experience managing reinvestment and retrofit programmes, budgets, and stakeholders (e.g., QS, Architect, Contractor), ideally in social housing or local authority.
• Skilled in financial appraisal, risk management, value-driven efficiency, and transformational change.
• Experience in design development, environmental standards, and working with Retrofit Coordinators, Assessors, and Designers.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced project management expertise or certification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP).
• Knowledge of funding applications for retrofit and decarbonisation projects, and construction/technical expertise, including JCT, Building Regulations, and related legislation.

Overall, you will be ready to work collaboratively in a forward-thinking environment where your expertise is valued. In addition, a range of support and training initiatives will be put in place to assist the successful applicant in the delivery of this role.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

Closing date: 10am on 12 May 2025 

St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Great Pay and Other Benefits

Capital Project Manager – St George the Martyr, Bloomsbury
Salary: £50,000 p.a.
Contract: Fixed term to May 2027 (potential to extend)
Location: Hybrid – based at St George the Martyr, Queen Square, 3 days per week
Hours: Full-time (35 hours/week)
Annual Leave: 25 days + public holidays
Pension: Employer contribution of 3%

St George the Martyr, is an architecturally significant Grade II* listed church in Bloomsbury and an important part of London's Georgian and Victorian Heritage. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Capital Project Manager to lead the Development Stage of a major conservation and improvement project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of London’s most important historic churches and play a key role in its restoration and renewal.

About the Role
As a Client Project Manager, you will play a key role in the delivery of our vision for the future of St George the Martyr, including saving the church, classed as Heritage at Risk, and creating a welcoming, active and inclusive church that engages people traditionally under-served by heritage. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating all areas of the PCC’s activity in the Development Stage of the capital project, supporting a team of specialist consultants and the Design Team. Working closely with the Rector and Project Board, you will lead the internal and external project team, ensuring the Client’s interests are represented throughout.

About You

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing all aspects of the capital project on behalf of the client.
• Coordinating and procuring the multi-disciplinary project team and consultants.
• Managing the project budget, reporting to funders, and ensuring compliance with funding agreements.
• Acting as the key liaison with stakeholders, funders, and the Project Board.
• Overseeing design development, procurement, risk, and programme delivery.

You will need:

• Strong project management skills, ideally with a recognised qualification (e.g., APM, RICS, PRINCE2).
• Experience delivering multi-million-pound, heritage-focused capital projects.
• Understanding of heritage and faith sectors, particularly Church of England contexts.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• A strong commitment to inclusion and community involvement.

For a full understanding of the role and responsibilities, please see the job description.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals

IT and Data Manager  

Remote  

£56,000 - £61,000 per annum, depending on experience 

Full Time, Permanent   

Hours: 37.5 hours/ week  

Closing Date – 19th May 2025 

1st Interview – 29th May 2025 (Remote) 

Stakeholder Interview – 2nd- 4th June 2025 (Remote) 

2nd interview – 5th June 2025 (location to be confirmed) 

The purpose of the role is to lead an outstanding IT service across the Trust and cultivate a high performing team that supports all staff, people we support and other stakeholders.

Reporting to the Resource Director, the role will be key in supporting the digital transformation agenda, providing IT and data expertise that will enable higher quality of life for adults with learning disabilities and maximise efficiencies within the services that we provide. 

Main Responsibilities   

• Developing the IT strategy in alignment with the Trust wide strategic goals and evolving digital transformation priorities;

• Oversee the Trust’s approach to Cyber security, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practice. Being the subject matter expert for the organisation.

• Oversee the Trust’s data and privacy framework, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other data protection laws and training and educating staff as required on data protection measures; 

• Lead, mentor and develop the IT team of four, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement;

• Prepare and manage the IT department budget, optimising resource allocation to achieve maximum value and efficiency and ensuring the team is equipped with the necessary skills and resources; 

• Oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of the Trust’s IT systems; 

• Providing IT expertise and advice for the software owners across the Charity including supporting the development of management reporting using Power BI;

• Support the development of an environment of digital innovation and best practice, ensuring the use of technologies for the benefit of the diversity of the people we support; 

• Support any technology implementation plans ensuring all technology solutions are project managed effectively. To supports team members to ensure they identify risks, contingency plans and engage with stakeholders for effective collaboration; 

• To lead on procurement and contract negotiations with vendors of IT systems and software providers, ensuring ITTs and contract awards are in line with the Trust policies and value for money is achieved;

• Producing regular reports on KPIs for the IT team and reporting reasons for variances against target

What you’ll bring to the role:   

• Recognised Degree in Business IT or Computer Science related discipline or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience 

• Proven track record in a senior management digital transformation position.

• 6+ years’ digitalisation experience. 

• 5+ years Project Management experience.

• Excellent working knowledge of Power BI 

• Proven track record on delivering complex projects. 

• Experience of having designed, implemented, and evaluated organisational transformation digital solutions and has delivered change that added value to the organisation. 

• Highly effective change agent who engages with senior stakeholders to deliver the digital program to the organisation. 

• Benchmarking skills and identifies best practice and knowledge of the digital landscape of organisations. 

• High degree of budget management experience associated with digital technology design and its adaptation. 

• Has strong relationships with approved vendors and with software suppliers of digital services to ensure effective delivery of digital technologies/systems. 

Location & Travel 

Remote based - Home 

Home-based with regular travel to visit Communities in Hertfordshire, Gloucestershire, Yorkshire, and Worcestershire. Occasional overnight stays will be required. Ideally you will be located within travel corridors of Midlands to London or Manchester to York.

Excited? Read our pack, look at our strategy and know that you would be joining an amazing Trust, a brilliant team and that you would have the ability to make a real difference.

Your application should include your CV and a supporting statement of no less than one page detailing why you would like to work for the Trust and how your skills and experience meet the job description and person specification (see attached Job pack). 

Are you an experienced bid professional with a proven track record of securing contracts and crafting winning proposals? If so, we want to hear from you! 

Job Title: Bid Manager and Writer 

Salary: £42,000

Location: Islington, London with hybrid working structure. You will also be expected to travel across our services which include London, Luton, Bedford, Brighton, and Kent, as well as our other locations to attend market engagement and bid related activities and attend regular service visits. 

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00

About the Bid Manager and Write Role: 

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Bid Manager and Writer to join our dynamic Bid Team within the Development, Marketing, and Communications Department. This role is critical to driving our growth, securing new opportunities, and retaining existing contracts.

In this hands on role, you will hit the ground running, using your previous experience and knowledge to gather information and will utilise this to write competitive bids and proposals which can help secure new opportunities for the growth of our charity. SIG is a complex, growing organisation, supporting those with various complex needs in residential and non residential settings. Our Business Development team are vital in securing new and existing contracts to grow the services that we can offer to our residents and participants.

You will lead on competitive tendering processes, crafting high-quality bids and proposals that align with our mission and values. You will take ownership of the end-to-end bid process, from market engagement to submission, ensuring compliance and quality at every stage. You will work closely with senior directors, commissioners, and internal stakeholders to develop compelling submissions that meet financial targets and organisational goals. You will work independently but also part of the wider bid team, collaborating with subject matter experts as required. 

Overview of key responsibilities:

• Lead on the development and submission of competitive bids, ensuring they are delivered on time and to the highest standard.
• Collaborate with senior directors and internal teams to secure approvals and budgets for bids.
• Produce high-quality, engaging proposals that clearly articulate SIG’s vision, services, and value to commissioners and funders.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders and commissioners.
• Conduct market research and stay informed about trends in social care, healthcare, and procurement to inform bid strategies.
• Work closely with the Bid Coordinator to draft, review, and finalise submissions.
• Attend market engagement events, service visits, and approval meetings to gain insights and represent SIG.  

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in bid and proposal writing and management, with a track record of securing new contracts and retaining existing ones.
• Exceptional writing and proofreading skills
• A keen eye for attention to detail
• Ability to produce high-quality, engaging content.
• Ideally, we would love someone who has experience within securing bids and proposals within the voluntary, social care, or healthcare sector.
• A good understanding of social care, healthcare, or procurement, with the ability to translate complex needs into compelling bids.
• Confidence in liaising with senior stakeholders, including directors and commissioners, and leading approval meetings.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience using tender portals.
• A self-motivated, proactive individual who can take ownership of bids and drive them to successful completion.
• Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Transparency, and Inclusivity

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

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
• Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
• Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

We are 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. 

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.  

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.

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. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.

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.

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

Bid Manager | Proposal Writer | Bid management | Proposal Writing | Stakeholder Management | Strategic Planning | Market Research | Partnership Building | Organisational Growth | Innovation | Attention to detail | Business Development | Proofreading | Bid Writing 

About this role

At SPANA, we support a network of global partners working through both a short- term small grants and long- term programmes – known as our Senior Partners. Senior Partners represent key strategic investments in our mission to enhance working animal welfare. These programmes are established country offices, each led by dedicated Country Directors who oversee the implementation of our work. Our initiatives in these regions reflect a commitment to delivering holistic programming across a range of interventions to improve the welfare of working animals. 

As Programme Manager you will lead our critical relationships and day to day activities with SPANA Senior Partners in overseas country offices delivering our international programmes. You will be responsible for managing activities across SPANA’s international programme work including budget reporting, grant making and management as well as procurement. You are a key part of SPANA’s Global Programs Department (GPD) team and report to the Senior Programmes Manager.

For full details including a person specification please see the job descriptiom. 

Contract, location & salary

This is a full-time (34.5 hours per week) permanent role working remotely with regular attendance in our London office. The salary is approximately £40k per annumb subject to skills and experience. 

Deadline & how to apply

Please see the job description for full information including details on how to apply. The deadline for applications is 23:59 BST on Sunday 18 May 2025. 

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses, coaches and empowers unemployed women for success at their job interview. After visiting Smart Works, 63% of clients secure a job within a month.

The Smart Works service is currently delivered in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading and Leeds, with a new centre in Bristol due to open in 2025. Over the past eleven years, Smart Works has helped over 40,000 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.

Smart Works recently reached a key strategic milestone, supporting over 10,000 women in a year, with a 30% uplift in engagement with our Interview Dressing & Preparation service and 49% uplift achieved for Career Coaching. Having just reached the end of our Three-Year Plan, we are now consulting on our new strategic plan. This is an incredibly timely and exciting time to join the organisation, as we look towards the future.

About the Role

As Data & Digital Operations Manager at Smart Works, you will play a pivotal role in managing the charity’s digital infrastructure and working as part of a team to ensure that the organisation is able to measure its impact, and that digital operations run smoothly and efficiently. You will oversee IT systems, digital platforms, and cybersecurity measures, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation, and playing a crucial role in Smart Works’ next steps in digitising our service. 

The role requires someone who is confident using data and digital platforms, who can apply them with a hands-on approach. The ideal candidate will balance day-to-day digital infrastructure administration with the management of relationships with external IT providers, and digital tools such as databases and online referral forms. You will also take ownership of Smart Works' internal staff platform, implementing upgrades and training staff where necessary. 

You will take a leading role in managing the digital infrastructure associated with the client service, including overseeing contracts with external providers, and making amendments to Dynamics CRM. You will be responsible for actioning local centre queries and change requests to maintain consistent, high-quality digital operations.

In addition, you will work closely with the Head of Data & Impact on ad hoc data and analysis requests across functions, helping to inform strategic decision-making across all Smart Works centres, as well as to ensure the organisation remains fully compliant with GDPR regulations, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining robust data protection practices.

How to Apply

Please head to our website to read the full job description and then please submit a CV and a cover letter which answers the following questions by midnight on Wednesday 30th April 2025. 

• Why do you want to work for Smart Works? (Max 200 words)
• What experience do you have of working with data and / or digital infrastructure? (Max 350 words)
• Why do you think you are well suited to the role of Data & Digital Operations Manager? (Max 350 words)
• Is there anything else you would like to share at this stage? (Max 150 words).

1st round interviews will take place on Friday 9th May and will be virtual. 2nd round interviews will take place on Thursday 15th May and will be in person in North London.

Smart Works is committed to best practice employment practices, including reducing the burden for those seeking work. Smart Works will therefore reimburse reasonable costs of travel to interviews if required.

About The Role

Are you ready to make a lasting difference in children’s mental health? We are seeking an experienced and driven Business Development and Partnerships Manager to play a pivotal role to ensure no child has to face mental health issues alone.

In this exciting and rewarding role, you'll balance three key priorities: generating new business, nurturing existing partnerships, and ensuring continuity with current partners. As a natural networker, you will thrive in building relationships, both new and existing, with a diverse range of stakeholders. Your research expertise will help connect Place2Be to key decision-makers in the field of children’s mental health, and you’ll be at ease communicating with individuals from varied sectors, including trusts and foundations, statutory bodies, academic institutions, and public, commercial, and third-sector organizations.

We have ambitious plans to expand our impact across the South and South West, reaching more children, young people, and their families. That’s where you come in! If you bring experience in scaling services across geographical regions, boosting brand awareness, and driving income growth, we’d love to hear from you.

For a career with purpose, this is your place.

Recruitment Process:

As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on 30 April 2025

1st Interview date: 08 May 2025

2nd Interview date: 15 May 2025

Our Benefits

When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person. To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support.

Here’s just a few things we have on offer:

• Annual Leave that increases with service
• Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career
• 5% contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance of four times your annual salary
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)
• Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time
• Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave

We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organization.
 

Please note if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy early. If you are interested, please apply asap.

Safeguarding the young people we support is our top priority. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and we therefore apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure all candidates are appropriate for the roles they apply for and are appropriately screened prior to appointment which includes a DBS check.

WHY WORK FOR US?
At the BPNA, we value a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work culture. The BPNA is a medium sized charitable organization (income £1,000,000+) with big ambitions, and we work closely together to make an impact.
You'll join a welcoming team that values mutual respect, flexibility, and work-life balance. We believe in continuous learning and career progression. As a member of the BPNA team, you'll have access to ongoing training opportunities and support for professional development, ensuring that you can grow both within this role and across future career aspirations. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 
You will be responsible for the financial management and reporting of the organisation. You will
also lead on the charity’s year-end accounts ensuring that financial statements are prepared in line with the latest SORP requirements, and liaising directly with the organisation's external auditors.
The main purpose of this role is to:
- Manage the accounts department to run efficiently and effectively. 
- Ensure sales and purchase ledgers are accurate and up to date, other income is recorded accurately, profit and loss reports provided monthly and management reports are provided quarterly and end-of-year is completed on time. 
- Manage banking arrangements to make supplier payments, collect income through direct debits and online payment gateway.

Candidates must have the Right To Work in the UK

Based in central Birmingham, with regular travel and some flexible home working.

Salary £29,651 per annum - full time 36 hours per week. The full job description can be downloaded here.

Benefits include: 30 days holiday, working flexibly policy, non-contributory healthcare benefits, season ticket loans and a company pension scheme.

Deadline for applications: 2 May 2025.

Interview Date: 8 May 2025

We are the British Dietetic Association (BDA). We are an award-winning not-for-profit organisation, based in Birmingham, employing dedicated, dynamic and professional staff who deliver services for our membership of more than 12,000 dietetic professionals.

We are the leading organisation of nutrition professionals in the UK; representing the entire nutrition and dietetic workforce across all sectors. Our vision is to improve the health of the UK population by: protecting and improving health and care services, developing health and social care nutrition policy, improving the impact of dietetics and promoting positive discussion on food, nutrition, wellbeing and health.

Role details:

The BDA is seeking a new Partnerships Officer to work as part of the Commercial Team, leading on the management of high volume, lower value sales, direct account management and business reporting.

The new role will support the BDA’s Strategic Plan 2024-34 and will suit a candidate with a some experience of sponsorship sales and/or partnerships delivery and an interest in business reporting, evaluating impact and business development.  

Ideal candidate:

Are you a positive, dynamic person who enjoys being busy and would like to be an integral part of a friendly, talented team?

We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running, delivering essential business activities such as high volume, lower value sales, account management, project delivery and business reporting. This is an entry level role working alongside the Partnerships Manager and Director of Partnerships. We would like you to relish closing sales opportunities and reporting on commercial activities for the team. Ideally you will have experience of delivering sales, within a regulated or professional association/charity environment.

In return, we offer exciting opportunities to develop within the commercial team of the BDA and build purposeful partnership relationships. The BDA have a collection of small departments who all work closely together and have a ‘one team’ ethos, The role will require somebody who enjoys the challenges that come with delivering and reporting on sales targets and measuring impact.

Please apply to via this portal with your CV and a covering letter by the end of Friday 2 May.

Applications without a covering letter will not be accepted.

Overall Purpose

To work as part of the Grants & Programmes Team to support organisations applying for funding each year through the Foundations grants programme.  The post holder manages important relationships with potential and current grantees, building trust and an understanding of their purpose and aims and supporting them to submit appropriate and high-quality applications for funding against the funds criteria and Foundation’s priorities. To lead on wider initiatives, as directed by the Senior Grants Manager or Senior Leadership Team, to ensure the Foundation maintains high standards and contribute to national data sharing and initiatives that strengthen the work and reach of the foundation. The Grants Manager will report to the Senior Grants Manager and will work closely with colleagues across the Foundation contributing to the delivery of the Foundation’s Strategic Plan, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

To undertake all tasks associated with BLCF's grantmaking functions including carry out assessments of grants applications and work alongside donors on donor-directed funds as required. 

Work alongside members of the team to maximize use of our in-house CRM database for monitoring and impact reporting, working with the Head of Impact. 

Provide grant-making support and advise to potential and existing grantees on our funds and programmes, to ensure open and transparent access to our programmes and proactively looking to address inequality and fairer access to opportunities the Foundation offers. 

Process all grant applications within agreed timelines, working alongside Fund Leads to review and assess grant applications effectively. 

Co-lead delivery of fund programmes, contributing to their strategic direction / donor engagement.

Carry out other associated duties, which may arise, develop, or be assigned, in line with the scale and general nature of the post.

Performance & Monitoring

Track and review monitoring submissions, working with the Grants Officers to send out reminders for monitoring forms to be returned where required, and sign off monitoring forms from applicants.

Production of delivery/donor reports as required to funders, as requested by Senior Leadership Team.

Ensure appropriate levels of training are maintained and a good working understanding of the policies and procedures of the Foundation. 

Relationship Building

Listen, learn and share the needs of communities back into the work of the Foundation to ensure we are always 'needs led'.

Maintain and share our vision and value and help those who wish to work with us understand the processes and requirements we have.

Make regular visits to funded projects as required.

Regularly connect and engage with charity forums and networks to promote the work of the Foundation and help raise our profile.

External Representation

Maintain a good working understanding of community and charity sector issues in order to better inform our work, ensuring information is cascaded to wider members of the team. 

Represent the Foundation in a positive way, at Regional and National events as required by Senior Grants Manager or Senior Leadership Team.

Proactively develop and maintain an appropriate network of contacts in the grant making sector across the whole geographic reach of the Foundation. Deliver and support workshops and seminars and fund launchesfor the Foundations existing and new programmes and initiatives. 

Provide proactive support to the CEO with other initiatives, where required. 

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

Skills, Knowledge & Experience 

Essential:

• Understanding of charity sector.
• Experience of managing funded projects, fundraising or philanthropy.
• Excellent communication skills, adapts style according to audience and context.
• Customer care / high quality service provision.
• Production of high-quality reports using excellent written skills.
• Fully computer literate including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and use of databases.
• Ability to process and interpret information
• Excellent team player.
• Excellent networking skills with a wide range of stakeholders, quickly establishes rapport and professional credibility.

Desirebale:

• Previous grant-making or grants assessment work.
• People with lived experience / professional experience of support for minoritised communities are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Understands social needs across Bedfordshire.
• Understands legal and financial requirements in voluntary sector.
• Statutory sector experience such as; commissioning / procurement, police, health, etc.
• Proficient in use of Salesforce.

Personal Qualities

Essential: 

• Professional.
• Relational.
• Self-motivated.
• Detail-oriented.
• Organised.
• Punctual.
• Creative and adaptable approach.
• Committed to learning and development.
• Committed to BLCF values.

Other Requirements

Essential: 

• Committed to diversity, equality and inclusion.
• Able to work across Bedfordshire / access to transport.
• Evening / weekend flexibility.

Desireable

• Full driving license and use of own vehicle.

Development Manager

Are you a passionate and skilled land and property professional with a heart for serving older Christians? We are seeking a Development Manager to play a key role in expanding and strengthening our mission to provide compassionate, faith-based care. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of our residents while working alongside a dedicated and motivated team.

We are looking for a Development Manager who will be instrumental in driving our vision forward, identifying new land and acquisition opportunities, and ensuring the highest standards of development and innovation.

As a Development Manager, you will be responsible for leading on strategic development projects, forging key partnerships, and ensuring our growth and renewal programme moves forward in alignment with our mission.

If you are a dynamic and experienced land and property professional with a strong background in acquisitions, planning, project management, and a heart for Christian service, we invite you to apply now.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage strategic development projects from inception to completion.
• Identify and develop new opportunities for growth and expansion.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders .
• Manage budgets effectively and ensure financial sustainability of development initiatives.
• Prepare reports and provide updates to senior management and trustees.

Skills/Experience:

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.
• Proven experience in land acquisition, development project management, or a similar role.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in managing development budgets.
• A proactive and innovative approach .
• IT proficient, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Applicants must be evangelical Christians (This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).)

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week.

Benefits:

• Salary: £54,000 per annum
• Remote working
• 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year as well as bank and public holidays
• On-going training and support
• Team events
• Pension scheme
• Care Friends referral 
• Medicash
• Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme.
• Long-standing service rewards
• Birthday rewards

— What our staff say about us: “It is a friendly and welcoming place to work.” —

We are committed to having a diverse leadership team and encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are currently underrepresented at the senior management level.

Closing date: 23rd May 2025 – However, this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications are received, so please apply as soon as possible if interested.