Programme management jobs
Amala’s mission is to use the power of education to transform the lives of young refugees, their communities, and the world. We deliver innovative learning programmes for displaced youth globally, including the world’s first internationally accredited secondary education programme for out-of-school refugee and crisis-affected young people, as well as Changemaker Courses in Peace-building, Ethical Leadership, and Social Entrepreneurship.
We’re seeking a strategic and driven Trusts & Foundations Manager to grow our global trust, foundation, and institutional fundraising portfolio. In this role, you’ll build and steward high-value donor relationships, secure six- and seven-figure grants, and work closely with our Education Programmes and MEL teams to craft compelling proposals and demonstrate impact.
Key responsibilities include:
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Cultivating and stewarding high-value partnerships with trusts, foundations, and institutional donors
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Securing six- and seven-figure grants that support Amala’s global programmes
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Developing compelling proposals, concept notes, and donor briefings aligned with funder priorities
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Managing reporting cycles and producing timely, high-quality submissions
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Collaborating with Education Programmes and MEL colleagues to align proposals with evidence and impact data
If you share our commitment to transforming education for displaced young people, we’d love to hear from you.
Learn more and apply: For detailed information on this role, including the full list of responsibilities, experience, and application instructions, please refer to the job description.
Closing date: Wednesday 7 January 2026, 12:00 GMT
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lead the delivery of one of the UK’s most respected medical conference programmes during an exciting period of growth and celebration.
Join the British Society of Gastroenterology as Events Manager and shape high-profile, inclusive events that make a real impact.
The British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) is the leading professional body for gastroenterology and hepatology in the UK, supporting a multidisciplinary community of clinicians and researchers committed to improving digestive health outcomes. We are seeking an experienced Events Manager (Maternity Cover) to take ownership of our national and international events portfolio, including our flagship annual conference, BSG LIVE.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of conferences, meetings and digital events -from early planning and stakeholder engagement through to delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement. You will work closely with colleagues, committees, Professional Conference Organisers and external suppliers to ensure events are engaging, well-managed, financially sound and aligned with BSG’s strategic priorities.
This is a varied, high-impact role combining strategic oversight with hands-on delivery. You will manage budgets, oversee suppliers, collaborate on event marketing and communications, and champion best practice in accessibility, inclusion and sustainability. As BSG approaches its 90th anniversary in 2027, you will also play a key role in supporting Project 90, enhancing member experience and celebrating excellence across the profession.
We are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, brings strong project management skills, and enjoys delivering complex events to a high standard. Experience within a membership organisation, charity or professional body - particularly within healthcare, science or education would be advantageous.
In return, BSG offers a flexible, hybrid working environment, the opportunity to work on high-profile national events, and the chance to contribute to an organisation with a clear mission and strong values.
Please submit a CV (no more than 2 pages) and supporting statement (no more than 2 pages)
Senior Practice Tutor
Join our team as a Senior Practice Tutor and make a difference to children and young people’s lives
Anna Freud is seeking a Senior Practice Tutor – Autism Spectrum Conditions and Learning Disabilities to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
Our EDI commitment
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.
We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.
As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.
What we offer
We offer a range of staff benefits and you can view them all on our careers page.
Alongside our benefits, this role gives you the chance to shape the next generation of clinicians working with autistic children, young people and those with learning disabilities. You’ll contribute to a high-profile NHS England–funded training programme delivered with UCL, strengthening your expertise while influencing clinical practice at a system-wide level. You’ll have protected time for academic work, meaningful contact with trainees, and a flexible hybrid set-up that balances in-person teaching with remote preparation and supervision.
What you’ll do
In this role, you’ll support the delivery, supervision and academic quality of a specialist postgraduate programme training clinicians to work with autistic children, young people and those with learning disabilities.
- Delivering and developing teaching, particularly skills-based workshops, across the Pg Dip programme
- Marking assignments and taking part in calibration workshops to ensure fair, consistent assessment
- Facilitating small Practice Tutor Groups, supporting trainees’ clinical skill development and monitoring their progress
- Providing personal tutoring, responding to trainee queries and supporting an inclusive, positive trainee experience
- Contributing to programme operations, attending team meetings and maintaining high standards in safeguarding, EDI and professional practice
What you’ll bring
You’ll be a strong fit for this role if you’re an experienced clinician in ASC/LD who brings confidence in teaching, supervision and supporting trainees, and can work collaboratively within a busy academic and clinical training environment.
- A recognised core mental health qualification plus specialist training in ASC/LD evidence-based therapies for children and young people
- Extensive clinical experience with autistic children, young people, parents and families, including work within CYPMH or wellbeing services
- Significant experience providing ASC/LD-specific clinical supervision and managing or overseeing practitioners
- Knowledge and experience of delivering clinical training or university-level teaching
- Strong organisational skills, the ability to work flexibly, manage deadlines, and create an inclusive, reflective learning environment
Key details
Hours: Part-time (7 hours per week)
Whilst this will usually be worked on Mondays during term time, there may be occasions where you are requested, or you may request, to work flexibly and on a different day of the week to support peak points in the academic cycle, e.g. to meet marking deadlines.
Salary: £52,000 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension scheme
Location: Hybrid (a mixture of home/onsite working): staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH). Flexibility will be required to attend in-person teaching days during term time.
Contract type: Permanent
Next steps
Closing date for applications: Morning (10am), Monday, 05 January 2026. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.
Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Monday, 05 January 2026. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews: will be held in-person/remotely on Thursday, 08 January 2026.
How to apply: click on the 'apply now’ button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
Our vision is a world where all children and young people are able to achieve their full potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Development Manager (Philanthropy & Partnerships
Contract Type This is a full time (37.5 hours per week) permanent role, however we welcome applications for flexible working
Salary: £40,814
About Us
Norwich Theatre is one of the leading arts organisations in the UK and the largest in the East of England, encompassing the historic Theatre Royal, the creative hub Stage Two, and the intimate mid-scale Playhouse. We present, produce and co-create a vibrant programme of live performance and creative engagement activities to entertain, enrich and inspire audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and we work with national and international partners to ensure we bring the very best theatre to our region.
We are an independent not-for-profit charity with no regular public funding, and rely on a share of ticket sales, one-off grants, fundraising/membership schemes and other commercial activities to deliver the work we do both on stage and in communities.
About the role
The Senior Manager (Philanthropy & Partnerships) will provide strategic management for Norwich Theatre’s high-value income generation, spearheading the development, expansion and stewardship of corporate partnerships, corporate membership, major donor relationships, legacy giving and other transformational fundraising programmes.
This pivotal role will shape and deliver organisational strategies that secure substantial philanthropic and partnership income, cultivate senior-level relationships, and ensure long-term financial sustainability in alignment with Norwich Theatre’s vision and strategic priorities.
About you
You will have proven experience in managing stakeholder and supporter relationships, together with a track record of cultivating and stewarding high-value supporters, clients or partners.
An excellent negotiator, with strong planning and prioritisation skills, you will be highly collaborative, people focussed and proactive.
We offer
A good salary, 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, plus your birthday off, together with an inclusive culture focussed on wellbeing and happiness. We have a commitment to personal and professional development, discounts on a range of on food, drink and theatre tickets and access to My Discounts, employee discount scheme, offering savings on retail, gyms, travel, utilities and more.
This role delivers a range of dynamic and engaging financial education programmes to young people, adults, and professionals. As part of our Programmes and Delivery Directorate, our Trainers love working with our participants; they’re the front line of our work, representing Money Ready’s exceptional programme quality in a range of settings.
This role will work with both children and adults across our programme suite and will require significant travel to our delivery locations throughout the area to deliver face-to-face sessions to diverse groups of learners. Occasional virtual sessions will also need to be delivered. We are proud of the quality of trainers we hire, and we have a good mix of people, including former primary and secondary teachers and youth workers.
You will be joining an excellent team who know their stuff, so there will be ample opportunity for you to learn and to provide feedback on where our programmes might improve. You do not need to be an existing expert on financial education; we will train you on everything you need to know.
We bring the language of finance to life so that everyone can navigate their money with confidence, no matter where they start.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?
Do you love building relationships and making things happen in education? If so, we’ve got a brilliant opportunity for you to join our team as an Educational Partnerships Manager at Young Enterprise.
Who We Are
We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.
For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills—teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.
We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.
Why Join Us?
We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work—and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:
- A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
- A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
- Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
- Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
- Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
- A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day
About the Role
This is a role where you’ll really see the difference you make.
As Educational Partnerships Manager, you’ll work across SE London, building partnerships with schools, colleges, youth organisations and community groups—particularly in areas where opportunities are hardest to come by.
You’ll be right in the mix: planning events, delivering programmes, supporting volunteers and connecting with school staff to make sure young people have access to our inspiring enterprise and financial education experiences.
You’ll be a key driver of our Inspiring Futures initiative —helping young people break down barriers and imagine bigger futures.
It’s a varied, people-focused role with loads of room for creativity, independence and collaboration. Whether you’re visiting a school, chatting with a funder, or supporting a trade fair, you’ll be helping young people build skills that will last a lifetime.
You’ll love this job if you are…
- A brilliant relationship-builder, confident working with teachers, volunteers, and community leaders
- Passionate about education, social mobility, and giving every young person a chance to shine
- A natural communicator—whether leading a session in a classroom or inspiring a room of volunteers
- Organised and able to juggle multiple projects (with a great sense of humour!)
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and happy working remotely but never alone—you’ll be part of a close-knit regional team
- Excited by the idea of doing a job that combines delivery, relationship-building, fundraising and volunteering
Key Responsibilities
- Build and grow relationships with schools, colleges, youth clubs and local communities
- Focus on expanding our reach in areas of multiple deprivation and underrepresentation
- Deliver and support the rollout of YE programmes in schools and other settings
- Recruit, train and support volunteers—making sure they feel valued and inspired
- Work with your regional team to meet shared goals and celebrate local impact
- Help secure local funding by supporting fundraising efforts and managing project deliverables
- Support the planning of events, trade fairs and celebrations for young people
- Keep accurate records, track impact, and make sure safeguarding is front and centre
A few practical things:
- This is a hands-on role—you’ll sometimes be lifting resources, setting up venues and travelling regularly
- You’ll need to be happy occasionally working evenings or weekends during peak delivery times – with time off in lieu (TOIL) available and travel expenses all covered
- Expect to be on your feet during some events or sessions—it’s all part of the fun!
Safeguarding Young People
We are committed to keeping young people safe. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and receive ongoing safeguarding training.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to help shape the futures of young people across SE London, we want to hear from you!
Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) telling us why you’re the right person for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 25 December 2025. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Interviews will be held via Teams and may take place before the closing date. Please note, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.
Full details can be found in the Job Description.
At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure. Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.
Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive. Apply today!
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.


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About the role
The Operations & Partnerships Team are responsible for ensuring that our internal (Kings
Camps) and external (UK and worldwide) programmes and services meet our customer and
client promises through effective delivery of our people, programmes and equipment. We
have a high level of responsibility and trust for the effective oversight of a large volume of
children, seasonal staff, and a national venue portfolio.
We're looking for a Programme & Training Lead who can take specific responsibility for our
programme delivery, ensuring 500+ seasonal staff across the UK are trained, equipped and
ready to start work with children. The Programme & Training Lead will be a practitioner
who contributes to training content, but also responds effectively to questions from
different stakeholders, responding to accidents, incidents and complaints, and who will
organise and deliver in-person promotional events. This role will need someone who is
ready to respond to last minute and unforeseen change and is open to a high level of UK
travel.
Key responsibilities
Plan
1. Work with the Operations Manager to agree programme outcome requirements per
season and per year
2. Schedule in-person programme delivery including people, programme content and
equipment
3. Plan for the delivery of pre-camp training
4. Schedule camp support visits
5. Create training schedules and content for programme personnel
Prepare
1. Work with the Operations Manager to prepare in-person programme and training
content
2. Produce and update resources for Kings Camps Managers and Red Tops
3. Work with warehouse personnel to prepare equipment for programmes and activities
if needed
4. Train and organise representatives to deliver initiatives across the UK
5. Share information both internally and externally regarding operational details and
practicalities such as facility information, children’s needs or any other information
pertinent to the running of camp
Deliver
1. Point of contact and support for newly-appointed Red Tops, providing information
and venue-specific guidance
2. Coordinate and deliver in-person and online training for programme personnel,
preparing them for their roles and responsibilities
3. Promote and run in-person activities and support to help launch new venues and
teams or drive growth in existing venues
4. Support Regional Managers to ensure programme audits are completed and work
with Camp Managers to ensure we maintain the service levels we promise
5. Share responsibility for performance management of Red Tops
6. Share responsibility for the response, management and reporting of programme
incidents, behaviour concerns, health and safety, and safeguarding
Person Specification
A qualification or background relating to teaching or sports coaching
At least 2 years’ activity programme experience, leading and delivering activities to
children
Previous experience of organising or hosting promotional events would be highly
advantageous
Training or experience in safeguarding children in a sports or education setting
Training and mentoring experience
Full UK driver’s licence (essential)
Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people in different roles
Ability to build effective working relationships quickly
Effective problem solver
Excellent all-round IT skills - must be competent in the use of MS Office suite
About you continued...
Show a flexible approach to work – prepared to work outside normal office hours
including some weekend commitments at scheduled points of delivery and UK travel
Dependable, friendly and highly personable
Organised and with an attention to detail and a can-do, proactive and positive attitude
Supportive of our mission and values
Our Culture & Benefits
Our People: Work in our like-minded, dedicated and passionate team that aligns with our
mission and shared purpose - to get children active, having fun and learning together.
Salary: From £26,500 per annum, DOE
Pension: We offer more than the norm, with an enhanced pension and employer
contributions (5%), and we also offer a Group Life Assurance Scheme.
Holiday: In addition to statutory holidays, we offer a generous starting holiday allowance of
25 days per annum (FTE) with additional holidays being added after 2 years’ service up to a
maximum of 30 days per annum (FTE) after 5 years’ service
Work Patterns: This is a full-time role, typically 37.5 hours per week, within 8am-6pm Mon
to Fri but in the modern working world, flexibility is key and embracing peak demand at
popular times of the year is required from our team.
Our Meetings: We start every week with a Monday Morning Meeting (MMM) for the whole
team to connect and we’re also deliberate about meeting formally every 3-4 months with a
Quarterly Brief: Each of these help with comms and provide every member of our team
with development opportunities.
How we celebrate: We all gather at a monthly social with our famous Friday Quiz and we
also offer nominations and awards for those who exhibit our values each quarter.
Our offices: We consider ourselves lucky to be in beautiful offices in a leafy suburb of
Sheffield. We have free on-site parking, bike store and good public transport links. We’re
out of the hustle and bustle of the city centre, but there’s plenty of local shops & cafes
close by.
Discounts: We offer free places on our holiday programmes for your children (5 to 17 year
olds), a cycle scheme, travel and social opportunities and a range of discounts and rewards,
including charity worker benefits!
Training: As well as a bespoke onboarding plan linked to your new role at Kings, you’ll
receive market-leading Safeguarding training and a free disclosure check as part of our
safer recruitment commitments.
About us
Established in 1991, Kings Active Foundation is a UK registered charity with a vision of a
world where children love being active, and a mission to get children active, having fun and
learning together.
We’re experts in using active games, sport and fun to connect with children via our activity
programmes and we equip, enable and inspire others to deliver activity programmes.
We are a small team doing big things. We have a passion for our work and a desire to get
more children active and improving their physical and mental wellbeing.
Our Safeguarding Promise
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Safer recruitment is central to the way we work and all staff and volunteers are expected to
share our commitment to safeguarding, always creating an environment where young
people feel safe and can thrive.
We’ve a vision of a world where children love being active, and we exist to get children active, having fun and learning together.



Exciting Opportunity
Fixed Term until the end of January 2027
Regional Manager, North East & Cumbria (0.8 FTE)
We are pleased to offer a fixed-term opportunity within the Lloyds Bank Foundation due to the current Regional Manager taking a secondment.
This is a part-time (4 days per week) position, working from home, with regular travel across North East & Cumbria and to London. The post holder must live in the North East or Cumbria.
About the Role
Are you passionate about supporting local charities and driving community-led change? The Lloyds Bank Foundation is seeking a Manager for the North East & Cumbria region to play a pivotal role in our evolving strategy.
As Manager for North East & Cumbria, you’ll:
- Build trusted relationships with local charities, helping them grow stronger and more resilient.
- Support organisations to identify and overcome challenges, connecting them with resources and opportunities.
- Champion community-led change and ensure our work is shaped by the communities we serve.
- Collaborate with partners, stakeholders, and colleagues to maximise the impact of our investments.
About you
You’ll have extensive knowledge of the voluntary sector, experience supporting local charities, and excellent relationship-building and organisational skills. You’ll be proactive, collaborative, and comfortable navigating change.
You’ll be responsible for managing a portfolio of relationships with charitable partners and collaborating with other charities.You will support our charity partners in becoming more resilient and stronger, enabling them to thrive beyond the duration of their relationship with us. You will do this by building trusted relationships with them, supporting them to identify their most pressing organisational challenges; and help them overcome the challenges by building the knowledge, skills and capabilities of staff and trustees. You will work with charities, CICs, and partnerships to identify the most appropriate form of support to respond to the identified priorities. Further information about LBFEW and our approach to supporting charity partners can be found on our website under the 'Development' section.
You’ll be the face of the Foundation in the area, able to build strong and trusting relationships and be an advocate for community organisations across the patch. You’ll have a good understanding of the operating environment in the North East & Cumbria with well-established networks across the patch. You will also play a pivotal role in sharing learning, intelligence and insights to ensure the Foundations’ strategy development, delivery and relationship with the Lloyds Banking Group considers regional needs and the operating context of our funded partners.
If you have experience working with or in the voluntary, community or social enterprise sector and are creative, adaptable, resilient, flexible in your approach, keen to learn and hungry for change, then this could be the role for you!
About the Foundation
We’re an independent charitable foundation funded by Lloyds Banking Group. We work in partnership with local charities and community-led organisations, connecting people, and providing money and resources so that communities can thrive.
This is an exciting time to join Lloyds Bank Foundation. We are coming to the end of our strategy period and, under the leadership of a new CEO, we are developing and rolling out our new strategy, brand and values. We believe this will enable us to turbocharge our work, allowing us to have an even bigger impact to create social change and cohesion and ensuring people in England and Wales are in a good place.
We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, religion or belief, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership. We want an inclusive organisation that reflects our community and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We believe our organisation will be a better, more creative and innovative place to work if we can harness the benefit of different perspectives.
The Foundation is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition. If you need any adjustments such as our application form in an accessible format such as a Word document, or for any part of the recruitment process, please email us in confidence to discuss this.
How to Apply
· Closing date: 23:59 on 18 December 2025
· 1st Interview (Newcastle, venue to be confirmed) 13th January 2026
· 2nd Interview (online) 19th January 2026
We support small, local and specialist charities across England and Wales.


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Do you enjoy crafting stories that bridge divides and create powerful connections? Are you an organised, proactive operator who thrives in a dynamic team? Do you want to help shape a growing community of social leaders tackling poverty in the United Kingdom?
UK Acumen Academy is looking for a Communications & Operations Officer to support our programmes and spread the word about our UK Fellows. We are seeking a self-starter with experience designing and delivering impactful communications who’s eager to learn, collaborate, and grow.
About UK Acumen Academy
UK Acumen Academy is a charity (Charity number 1185457) that develops and delivers transformative leadership programmes, including the Acumen Fellowship, to equip social entrepreneurs across the United Kingdom with the tools and community needed to strengthen their leadership, scale their impact, and create lasting change.
As the regional partner of Acumen Academy, the world’s school for social change, we are building a locally-rooted and globally-connected network of extraordinary leaders and organisations dedicated to solving problems of poverty and building a world based on dignity.
Through our flagship UK Fellows Programme, we have provided catalytic support to 85 Founders, CEOs, and senior leaders, whose innovations have positively impacted over 3 million lives across the United Kingdom.
Role Summary
As Communications & Operations Officer, you will strengthen how Acumen Academy UK communicates and delivers its mission - supporting bold social leaders and amplifying their stories of change.
Your focus will be on communications: creating and sharing campaigns that tell the story of our Fellows, programmes, and partnerships. Alongside this, you will play a key operations support role, ensuring the smooth running of our programmes, events, and participant communications.
Working closely with the UK Director, Senior Programme Manager, and Acumen Academy’s global marketing team, you’ll help shape how we reach new audiences, engage our growing community, and turn insights into action - while developing your own professional skills and networks.
This role is a full-time role and has a salary of £25,000 to £28,000 per year (depending on experience).
Key Responsibilities
Communications
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Design and deliver digital campaigns, newsletters, and social media that amplify the work and impact of UK Fellows
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Write and edit engaging content for blogs, reports, and events that tell the story of our community and partners
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Collaborate with Acumen Academy’s global marketing team to align messaging, share content, and contribute to global storytelling initiatives
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Track and evaluate engagement data to inform strategy and improve communications performance
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Create visual assets (using Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud) that are on-brand, accessible, and inspiring
Operations
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Coordinate event logistics, participant communications, and cohort updates to support smooth programme delivery
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Manage systems such as Airtable, GDrive, and Microsoft Excel for data tracking and reporting
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Support data collection and impact reporting for projects and funders
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Contribute to improving internal processes that strengthen the participant and partner experience
Qualifications and skills
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Experience creating and managing digital communications (email, social media, web, or campaigns)
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Have an eye for detail
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Can use data to learn and refine
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Comfortable with ambiguity and can take initiative
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Can build strong, authentic relationships and enjoy working collaboratively
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Care deeply about social change and are aligned with Acumen’s values: humility & audacity, integrity & respect, listening & leadership, generosity & accountability
Nice to have:
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Experience crafting stories that connect diverse audiences to purpose
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Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Hubspot, or similar tools
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Experience working in purpose-driven or community-focused organisations
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An understanding of the UK social-impact ecosystem
About Time to Shine: This role is part of the Time to Shine leadership programme established by The Rank Foundation. If successful, you will join a cohort of emerging leaders across the Rank network. Over 12 months, you will take part in structured training and peer learning designed to strengthen your leadership, communication, and organisational skills while contributing to your host organisation’s impact.
We encourage applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You do not need to meet every criterion to be considered. As this role is part of the Rank Foundation’s Time to Shine programme, we particularly welcome applications from people who may be underemployed or unemployed, while still warmly encouraging anyone who feels they could thrive in the role to apply.
Employee benefits at UK Acumen Academy
We care about our people and giving them the things they need to succeed, and we are passionate about UK Acumen Academy being a great place to work. Wherever possible we aim to give each person responsibility to choose when and where they work, and to find the right balance between team-based and home working. We have shared office space in Somerset House, and for those working at home we’ll provide you with a laptop and an allowance to get yourself set up. Our pro-rata benefits include:
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Flexible working (with 2 days in the office)
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33 fully flexible holiday days (including the 8 UK bank holidays)
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£600 annual budget for learning and development
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Access to all Acumen Academy’s online courses free of charge
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Monthly in-person team days
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Monthly working-from-home allowance
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Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
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3% employer pension contribution
How to apply:
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Stage 1: Complete your online application (tell us what you can do)
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Stage 2: Invited to an video interview with the UK Senior Programme Manager
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Stage 3: Invited to complete a short case-study exercise (show us what you can do)
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Stage 4: Invited to a video/in-person interview with the UK Acumen Academy team
Diversity: UK Acumen Academy knows that we are strongest when our team has a variety of experience, expertise, and insights to draw from. For us, diversity isn’t merely a strategy: it’s an essential part of our organisational success. We are committed to ensuring that UK Acumen Academy is representative of our society at large, and is an inclusive environment for all, regardless of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, and socioeconomic background.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Interpretation & Programming - Maternity Cover
Location: Slimbridge - Hybrid
Salary: £42,580 per annum
Vacancy Type: 12-month Fixed Term contract
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Function: Engaging visitors and communities with wetlands
About The Role
Do you have a track record of developing and delivering experiences for visitors in the natural environment, arts, culture or attraction sector? Do you want to enable WWT to captivate our audiences as Head of Interpretation & Programming? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Reporting to the Director of Operations you will work alongside the Head of Experience Development, Head of Living Collections and Head of Learning to support sites to develop and deliver inspiring experiences for our visitors which connect them with our cause.
You will be the lead specialist advisor for interpretation and programming, and along with your team, play a critical role in supporting the development of excellent visitor experiences across all our sites, creating opportunities for people to experience nature in ways that inspire and move them and embedding nature connectedness in our programmed approach.
About You
We are seeking an individual with:
- Extensive experience in the development and delivery of events, visitor experiences and engagement in the natural environment, arts and culture or attractions sectors.
- Ability to think strategically and identify areas where experiences can support the delivery of organisational strategy.
- Experience of building partnerships with external creatives and organisations.
- Ability to lead, inspire and motivate teams, both in a direct and matrix management capacity.
- Strong experience of managing annual budgets and projects up to £500k
- Strong experience of writing creative briefs, managing creative consultants and designers.
- Excellent communication, influencing and negotiating skills including internally at a senior level and externally with partners.
While this post is based in Slimbridge Wetland Centre with the opportunity for hybrid working, it is expected that the role would work from site twice a week and as required for key meetings.
About Us
We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.
Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.
Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?
Why you’ll love working at WWT
- Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
- Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
- 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
- Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
- Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
- Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
- Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first
Closing Date: 16/12/2025
We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications from candidates who meet the required skills and experience. We therefore encourage early applications.
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.
WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
At WWT, we're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where diversity is celebrated and everyone can thrive as their full selves. We actively welcome applications from individuals under-represented in the environmental and charity sectors.
No agencies please.
Restore Wetlands and Unlock their Power



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In2research Alumni Officer
Job Description
Reports to: Head of Programmes
Part Time (0.6) - £27,675 per annum FTE (9 month fixed-term contract)
In2research is a high impact and evidence informed social mobility programme for socioeconomically disadvantaged people to access and progress in postgraduate study. Our mission is to drive sector change across institutions towards an inclusive research culture. We strongly believe that it is not enough to guide underrepresented people into postgraduate study, but to ensure that the culture they are entering is inclusive and a place where they can thrive. Over a year, we support participants to gain vital access to both knowledge and opportunities including a paid 8-week research placement and subject specific mentoring.
As the In2research Alumni Officer, you will deliver a programme of continued support for the In2research participants increasing their ability to apply and be admitted to postgraduate research degrees and opportunities, as well as supporting our mission to foster an increased sense of belonging within the research community for individuals from minority groups. The post holder will have strong knowledge and understanding of the barriers facing young people from low socioeconomic and minority backgrounds accessing postgraduate research degrees and research opportunities.
The post holder will be someone who thrives working with young people and is passionate about supporting them progress to postgraduate research opportunities as well as supporting to achieve the In2research vision of creating a more diverse culture in academia.
In2scienceUK is a remote-based organisation, that requires occasional travel across the UK for events, internal & external meetings and staff co-working days.
Your specific duties will include:
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Delivering a high quality programme experience to support In2research alumni, aligned with learning objectives, beneficiary insights, our theory of change and resource.
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Develop and deliver engaging alumni communications e.g. newsletters, email updates, linkedin group posts, to keep In2research alumni informed of relevant news, opportunities and events.
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Maintain and develop new relationships with relevant partners to secure deliver online and in-person workshops and events aligned to In2research alumni progression milestones. e.g. "What is a viva and how to prepare for one" & PhD retreats.
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Work with our delivery partners to provide students application support e.g. application clinics.
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Support the delivery of one off in person events, e.g. the In2scienceUK celebration event.
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Maintaining up to date alumni records, in accordance with data protection, as well as working closely with the Data, Impact and Evaluation Manager to evaluate and report on In2research participant progression.
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Support with the collection and creation of case studies and alumni stories to promote alumni achievements and strengthen the community.
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Support the planning and delivery of organisational in-person events e.g. celebration days/conferences.
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Work closely with the In2research programme, fundraising teams and wider organisation to ensure funder requirements are met, and activities communicated.
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Support the wider In2research team with the current programme, and development of future aspects of the programme, where relevant.
As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post holder. The post holder will carry out any other duties that are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager. All staff must undertake all mandatory training, checks and compliance as instructed by the organisation.
Essential:
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Prior experience managing alumni communities.
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Prior experience of working with students transitioning from higher education to postgraduate research degrees and detailed understanding of PGR pathways.
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A clear understanding of the social and economic barriers that prevent individuals from progressing into postgraduate research opportunities.
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Excellent organisational skills, able to multitask and manage a varied workload while paying attention to the details.
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Experience developing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at various levels.
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Experience designing and delivering events, both online and in-person, such as workshops and networking events.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation skills and an ability to adapt to a range of audiences.
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Flexible and adaptable, with an ability to pick up new tasks quickly, showing resilience when faced with challenges.
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Knowledge, understanding or experience of programme or project evaluation.
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Working collaboratively and supporting fostering a collegiate workplace environment.
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Upholds the values of our code of conduct and is respectful to all.
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Competent user of Google Suite, Canva, email marketing software.
Desirable:
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Prior knowledge or experience of GDPR and safeguarding.
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Experience of using task/project management software and databases.
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Experience delivering programmes and/or projects within the education and academic sector.
Benefits:
At In2scienceUK we practise what we preach by giving all staff opportunities to progress in their careers. You will have the opportunity to develop your career with guidance from your line manager to get you to the next level from day one.
Although we take our career development seriously we also value work life balance. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly from home, balancing your caring responsibilities, volunteer commitments, hobbies and anything else that makes you happy.
In2scienceUK offers a Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme along with other staff benefits. These include financial and wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme (EAP) and 100’s of retail and high street discounts.
You will have 28 days of annual leave per annum (pro rated to 0.6 FTE equivalent), plus bank holidays.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
In2scienceUK is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults as outlined in Working Together to Safeguard Children. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment.
The following pre-employment checks will be undertaken as applicable:
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References
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DBS check and/or Overseas criminal records check where applicable
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Self-Disclosure
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Identity check
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Right to work in the UK
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Evidence of qualifications applicable to the role
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Confirmation of registration with applicable registered body where applicable
Many of our roles involve working with children and we will therefore take up references prior to your appointment. You should provide details of referees including your current and previous employers, covering the last 5 years. Your current or previous employer will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, if the role involved working with children, including any in which the penalty is time expired. We will also ask if you have been the subject of any child protection concerns and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure.
Please provide a CV and Cover Letter outlining why you are suitable for this role
In2scienceUK exists to unlock the potential of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and boost diversity and inclusion in the STEM sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you passionate about the vision of the church to transform communities? If so, this is the opportunity for you.
Location: Islington, office-based
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm (With some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations)
Salary: from £27,000
We are interviewing on a rolling basis.
Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave (including Christmas Gift Days) plus bank holidays
- Excellent benefits including Health Insurance
- Amazing personal development and training opportunities, including our iLM-accredited 5-day Coaching for Leadership programme (worth £3,000)
- Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential)
We are now recruiting for a Lead Coach in Islington - an outstanding opportunity to work as part of a local church to deliver the Spear Programme.
You’ll be working with the local church to manage the delivery of Resurgo's award-winning Spear Programme. Over the last 20 years, Spear has supported more than 11,000 young people across the UK with the work-ready skills and mindset they need to succeed in employment, no matter the challenges they face. But we don’t want to stop there.
We believe each young person has huge potential. If you do too, and you have the skills and heart to see their lives transformed – join us.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for:
The Lead Coach is primarily responsible for overseeing the training room and group sessions with young people. You will help shape the training environment and will confidently adapt and deliver materials and sessions to work within the group’s development towards work readiness.
Delivery of Spear Programme - Group and 1:1 coaching [60%]
- Preparing and coaching Spear Foundation sessions and 1-1s, ensuring that young people are engaged, retained and work-ready by the end of this initial phase of the programme.
- Building relationships with young people on the programme and managing culture, and attitudes in the training room.
- Adapting the Spear coaching material according to the needs of the Trainees and managing behaviour effectively.
Delivery of Spear Career [20%]
- Delivering weekly Spear Career sessions (including running workshops with past Trainees), maintaining records and reporting on statistics, and creatively developing ongoing relationships with Spear Trainees.
Training the Asssistant Coach [10%]
- Contributing towards the training and developing of the Assistant Coach by modelling excellent coaching and giving regular feedback.
Trainee recruitment [10%]
- Developing relationships with Job Centres and local referral agencies to ensure that the maximum number of Spear Trainees are enrolled on each programme. This involves liaising with referral agencies, active face-to-face recruitment and monitoring recruitment statistics.
Continuous professional development
- Continually engaging in professional development, including being part of Resurgo’s wider coaching programmes and supporting the Church Partnerships Managers with overall team training and development.
Personal qualities we're looking for:
- An active Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Resurgo and the partner church
- You have demonstrable experience as a coach, or a background in youth work or teaching, and are keen to develop these skills further
- You have a heart for young people and releasing their potential, no matter what challenging circumstances they are facing
- Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with a sense of humour and fun
- You are great at building relationships, with solid communication skills
- Good administrative and organisational skills, working well under pressure with the ability to prioritise workload
You can expect:
- A genuine commitment to upskilling you through impressive training opportunities:
- Support and funding to complete your professional coaching accreditation
- Progression opportunities through professional development 1-1s, and a dedicated Church Partnerships team.
- Equipping you to have autonomy in your role, through a culture of ‘high challenge, high support’
- A fun, supportive culture where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work
- A worshipping community, where you can pray and worship with your colleagues
- Summer and autumn staff conference days, plus a two-night Christmas retreat
A couple of things to note:
- This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme)
- In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested.
Resurgo is a charity with a mission to transform society, of which the Spear Programme is just one part. We use our expertise in coaching and impact management to equip other organisations to cultivate change. Find out more about our work here.
With young people, with organisations, for society.



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Job Details
Employment Type: Part-time, Permanent (18.45 hours per week / 2.5 days)
Location: Centrala CIC, Birmingham
Salary: £25,000 to £28,000per annum (FTE)
Start Date: January 2025
About the Role
Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships within diverse communities?
Do you have experience working with minoritised and marginalised groups, especially migrants?
Are you empathetic, creative, and motivated to help people connect, participate, and make a difference locally?
If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join Centrala.
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Community Inclusion Officer to support the delivery of our Migration Programme. The role involves building strong, trusting relationships with migrant communities, uncovering what matters to people, and helping them connect, participate, and influence positive change.
You’ll work closely with the Migration Programme Manager to shape, deliver, and grow initiatives that engage and support Central and Eastern European (CEE) and other underrepresented migrant communities across Birmingham and nationally.
Your work will involve delivering existing and developing new projects that empower communities and promote inclusion. By co-creating events, support structures, and opportunities for collaboration, you’ll help foster resilience, amplify migrant voices, and influence local narratives, civic life, and policy.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of culture, community, and social impact — with relationships and creativity at its heart.
Our Key Goals
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Migrant communities have more influence over the changes in their local area.
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Migrants are included in decision-making processes and service delivery.
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Migrants are actively involved in developing place-based community assets and projects.
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A more diverse range of local people work together to improve their communities.
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Relationships and collaboration between local stakeholders are strengthened.
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People feel proud of their local area and hopeful for the future.
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Stories about migration and migrant communities are more inclusive and welcoming.
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People are better informed about opportunities and local assets.
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New migrants can navigate life more easily, leading to positive adaptation and integration.
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Public perceptions of migrants become more positive.
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Migrant voices are represented and included in policy, development, and planning.
Key Responsibilities
1. Community Engagement & Relationship Building
Main Responsibilities:
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Conduct outreach and engagement with CEE and new migrant communities to build stronger, more representative participation.
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Support the development of new community initiatives to encourage collaboration and leadership.
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Ensure migrants—especially those from marginalised groups such as LGBTQ+ people, disabled people, and those experiencing mental health challenges—are included and heard.
Key Tasks:
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Hold regular one-to-one meetings to understand people’s concerns, hopes, and ambitions.
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Identify and support active community members to develop confidence, participation, and leadership skills.
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Support community groups to connect, collaborate, and take part in shared projects.
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Amplify migrant voices in public conversations and forums.
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Create and deliver communications plans (including social media) to connect and inspire active citizens.
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Support and encourage local initiatives, events, and community projects.
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Deliver workshops, meetings, panel discussions, and cultural celebrations.
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Organise both online and in-person events to strengthen community ties.
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Maintain an active network of community contacts and ensure efficient communication.
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Lead local communications, including newsletters and online content.
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Contribute to research, evaluation, and partnership-building efforts.
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Support the training and development of migrant leaders, volunteers, and peer workers.
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Represent Centrala’s migration work in external meetings and forums.
2. Project Delivery and Coordination
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Plan, schedule, and manage activities using tools such as Asana.
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Ensure events and activities are delivered within budget and on time.
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Evaluate project effectiveness and incorporate lessons learned.
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Support the development of impactful local activities, events, and community-led initiatives.
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Identify opportunities to collaborate with external organisations and campaigns.
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Monitor migration policy developments and identify key issues for community response.
3. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
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Prepare and monitor evaluations of projects and activities.
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Assist in compiling reports for funders and stakeholders.
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Support data collection and maintain accurate financial records.
4. Fundraising & Financial Oversight
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Contribute to Centrala’s fundraising initiatives.
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Support the development and management of project budgets.
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Ensure timely collection of data and maintain financial accountability.
5. Training, Development & Organisational Learning
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Take responsibility for personal development and wellbeing.
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Reflect on and improve your engagement practice.
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Share learning and contribute to team growth.
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Produce reports and follow Centrala’s procedures to a high standard.
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Participate in Centrala and sector training related to community engagement, inclusion, and migration.
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Stay informed about migration sector developments, legal changes, and research.
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Adopt a continuous learning approach to community engagement and development.
Person Specification
Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience
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Lived experience of migration.
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Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
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Proven success building relationships with diverse communities, especially CEE and new migrant groups.
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Strong understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
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Ability to work independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
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Strong communication skills—both written and verbal.
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Experience managing conflict and challenging situations.
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Budget management experience.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Asana, Canva, and social media.
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Experience working with marginalised groups and providing outreach or signposting support.
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Creative approach to community engagement and programme delivery.
Personal Qualities
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A natural people-person who enjoys connecting with others.
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Enthusiastic and passionate, with a practical approach to getting things done.
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Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a small team.
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Motivational, empathetic, and community-focused
Additional Information
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This role involves regular evening and weekend work.
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An Enhanced DBS check is required.
Values and Beliefs Underpinning Our Work
Our work at Centrala is grounded in values that reflect who we are and guide everything we do. These principles shape how we deliver our mission, build partnerships, and create a working culture rooted in respect and purpose.
We are committed to social integration, bringing together diverse audiences through
art, dialogue, and shared cultural experiences. We believe in fostering understanding and connection, celebrating the richness of all communities, and ensuring their cultures and heritage are valued and visible within British society.
Our working culture, shaped by our staff, volunteers, trustees, artists, partners, and
community network, draws on these core values:
• Equality & Diversity — We see these as essential for coexistence, recognising that
diversity enriches us all.
• Inclusion — We strive to prevent isolation or marginalisation, ensuring individuals feel welcome and valued.
• Collaboration — We build together, sharing agency, responsibility, and ownership across our community.
• Communication — Clear, respectful, and honest dialogue is central to all our relationships.
• Integration — We celebrate the cultural and social contributions of all communities
within British society.
• We uphold fairness, equity, transparency, and accountability in all our work, ensuring that every individual involved with Centrala — no matter their background, age, gender,belief, or role — can participate fully, safely, and with dignity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England as part of the Resettlement Asylum and Integration (RAI) department.
In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.
The Purpose of the Role
The purpose of the Programme Finance Officer role is to provide financial and administrative support to ensure effective financial management of programmes and projects implemented in the UK. The postholder supports the Programme Finance Manager with budgeting, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting, as well as performing key transactional tasks such as reviewing and processing invoices, verifying supporting documentation, preparing payment requests, and reconciling project accounts.
The postholder ensures financial accuracy, compliance with donor and organisational policies, and contributes to the timely delivery of high-quality programme financial information.
Scope and Authority
• Acts under the supervision of the Programme Finance Manager and in accordance with organisational financial policies and procedures.
• Authorised to review and verify programme-related financial documents (e.g. invoices, expense claims, timesheets) for accuracy and compliance prior to submission for approval.
• May prepare and process payment requests, journal entries, and financial reconciliations, subject to approval by the Programme Finance Manager.
• Authorised to communicate with internal departments on financial matters within assigned programmes.
• May represent the finance unit in meetings when delegated by the Programme Finance Manager.
Responsibility for Resources:
Financial Resources
Responsible for accurately processing and monitoring programme financial transactions, including reviewing invoices, expense claims, partner financial reports, and payment requests in line with approved budgets and financial policies. Supports the Programme Finance Manager in ensuring effective use of programme funds and adherence to donor and organisational financial requirements.
Information and Data
Responsible for maintaining accurate, up-to-date financial records, databases, and supporting documentation for all programme activities. Ensures confidentiality and integrity of financial data and compliance with data protection policies.
Human Resources
Responsible for providing financial guidance, training, and support to programme staff and implementing partners but has no direct line management responsibilities.
Key Working Relationships
o Programme Finance Manager – direct supervisor; receives guidance and provides regular updates on financial matters.
o Programme Managers – collaborates on budget monitoring, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting.
o Programme Team – provides support on expense claims, invoices, client expenses, timesheets, chart of accounts and other responsible tasks.
o Finance Team – works closely on transaction processing, reconciliations, and compliance with organisational financial procedures.
Key Accountabilities
Budgeting and Monitoring (45%)
• Assist in the preparation of budgets
• Processing budgets and reforecasts into the finance system
• Prepare monthly Budget vs Actual reports for programme managers to identify under or overspending
Financial Management and Reporting (25%)
• Ensure accurate recording, monitoring, and reporting of programme finances by maintaining up-to-date and true financial records
• Month-end reconciliations to ensure accuracy within the accounts.
• Journal processing
• Support the Programme Finance Manager in producing timely and compliant financial reports for both internal and donor requirements.
Transactional Processes, Compliance and Training (20%)
• To be a finance super-user to support colleagues in areas such as finance system queries, invoice processing, coding and staff expenses
• Create step-by-step guidance notes
• Lead on finance-related staff training to promote compliance with organisational policies and donor regulations.
General Administrative support (10%)
• Tracking & disseminating client supplies and managing inventory for vouchers, SIM cards, laptops etc.
• Setting up new clients and Community Advisory Board members on Integra with supply chain and processing client reimbursements
• Supporting orders of programme supplies such as client and service provider handbook orders
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:
• Accounting knowledge**
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills**
• Ability to use own initiative
• Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills**
• Excellent attention to detail; data driven
• Ability to work both independently and with diverse teams in diverse locations**
Experience:
• Minimum two years’ experience as a Finance Officer, specifically supporting programmes**
• Experience in assisting with the completion of budgeting, reforecasting and reporting**
• Experience in processing journals**
• Experience working on complex excel spreadsheets**
• Experience in collating and analysing data from systems**
The mission of the IRC is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster.



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Cambridge Science Centre (CSC) sits at the heart of a vibrant network of philanthropists, educators, community groups, visionary businesses and local government bodies across East Anglia. With over a decade of trusted STEM engagement behind us, a dedicated expert team and a loyal network of long-term supporters, CSC is uniquely positioned to drive lasting
change in communities across the region.
This role builds on that strong foundation. You will deepen existing relationships, identify and shape new opportunities, and help secure CSC’s long-term financial sustainability through innovative, high-impact partnerships.
As the primary contact for partnership development, you will play a central role in shaping and funding our multi-year programmes, while also leading on high-value, short-term opportunities connected to our Cambridge Science Park site and outreach hubs such as Inspire Wisbech. Your work will balance immediate income generation with the cultivation of long-term strategic
relationships that advance CSC’s mission and regional impact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.