Programme manager jobs in camberley, surrey

About This Job

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Service Support Officer to join our Service Operations team. In this role, you will play a key role in supporting cadet units by assisting with their queries, resolving technical issues, and providing guidance & training on digital systems. You will ensure that users receive timely and effective support, helping them navigate challenges and make the most of our digital services. Additionally, you will collaborate with stakeholders to enhance system functionality, produce analytical reports, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of our digital solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic digital environment, supporting applications that enable the smooth operation of Cadet Forces across the UK. If you have strong administration and IT skills, excellent communication abilities, and a problem-solving mindset, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

· Provide direct support to cadet units, assisting with system queries and problem-solving.

· Manage helpdesk queries, ensuring timely and effective resolution of technical issues.

· Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and support digital solutions.

· Identify and report system bugs to the development team.

· Produce clear and effective user guidance materials.

· Generate reports using Oracle Analytics to support decision-making.

· Undertake additional tasks as required.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.

Our charity

ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.

We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.

We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.

Who we are

You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.

What we can offer you

In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:

· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).

· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.

· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).

· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).

· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):

o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.

o An additional five days of volunteering leave.

· Support for qualifications and personal development.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Season ticket loan.

· Railcard (if you are eligible)

· A caring and supportive team environment.

How to apply

Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV by 23:59 hrs on Sunday 18th May 2025.

Interviews will be held (virtually) during the week commencing 26th May 2025.

Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo both a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references.

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for delivering high-quality testing solutions? Join us as a Portfolio Delivery Test Lead and drive excellence in our testing processes!

�� Location: Hybrid/remote (expectation to travel to key national sites as business requires)

⌚ Contract Type: Permanent, 35 hours per week

�� Salary:

• Starting from £46,434.55 - £51,078.01 for base locations outside of London, dependant on experience and location
• Starting from £51,078.01 - £56,185.81 for base locations inside of London, dependent on experience and location

What is a Portfolio Delivery Test Lead?

As Portfolio Delivery Test Lead (a new role to MSIUK) you will oversee testing and lead the UAT (User Acceptance Testing) for all new MSI UK system deployments, responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing UAT to ensure that the solution meets business requirements and is ready for deployment.

You will work closely with the Project Managers, Products team, Business Intelligence team, Digital, IT teams, Governance, Contact Centre, Clinical colleagues and Operations, Clinical Safety, UK Learning & Development team, Global Information Services and all colleagues across the business

The objective of this role is to ensure any DDaT deployment to the business is fit for purpose, fully tested and accepted by the business to improve the client journey with MSI UK, on small pathway changes to larger projects alongside process improvements to enhance the client experience and overall business.  The role will support other teams in DDaT such as test and release or regression testing with the Product team.

What can we offer you?

• �� Expenses incurred while traveling outside your base location will be reimbursed.
• �� Birthday Bonus with an additional day of annual leave dedicated to celebrating your birthday and long service recognition rewards programme
• �� Perks and discounts at over 4000 retail and hospitality outlets through the Blue Light Card

In addition to the perks outlined above, there are many more benefits alongside what is written above for you to enjoy. Find out more during your interview!

What you’ll be doing:

• Design and implement fit-for-purpose UAT frameworks aligned with business goals.
• Create detailed test plans, cases, and criteria to reflect business requirements.
• Manage a test environment mirroring production, including representative test data.
• Define UAT timelines and milestones to keep projects on track.
• Collaborate with users to create actionable test scripts and scenarios.
• Lead testing, track progress, and manage defects with prioritisation and retesting.
• Ensure testing rigor, support methodology development, and oversee collection of test evidence.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience as a Test Lead, managing UAT processes, including test plans, cases, and scripts.
• Proven ability to use, manage, and suggest automated testing tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to simplify complex use cases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of explaining technical concepts clearly to end-users and non-IT staff.
• Solid understanding of risk and issue mitigation, with the ability to escalate when necessary.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong technical and strategic thinking skills, able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep understanding of the agile product development lifecycle, including product strategy, story writing, requirements definition, backlog prioritisation, development, QA, and launch.
• Familiarity with the current and emerging digital and technological landscape, and how it aligns with organisational goals.
• Willingness to work outside core hours (including weekends) and travel as needed.

We are recruiting for a Senior Administrative Assistant to join our team to support the delivery of projects, products and services.

The Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) is the professional home for archaeologists in the UK and overseas. We set high standards and benchmark good practice in archaeology to inspire trust in, and respect for, the profession of archaeology. As well as providing training and networks for over 4000 members, we develop and deliver regulated qualifications, accredit undergraduate degree programmes in archaeology and undertake a range of funded projects aimed at supporting the archaeology sector.

We are a fully remote organisation with home-based staff located across the UK. We work collaboratively online using MS Teams, with regular one-to-one, team and project meetings. 

We are looking for a focussed and self-motivated individual to provide administrative support across the professional skills and standards areas of our work. You will have excellent organisational and administrative skills, good attention to detail and be confident communicating with stakeholders in a customer facing role. You will be familiar with a range of IT systems, particularly Office365 and be confident using databases and spreadsheets.

Key tasks include

· providing efficient and effective support for meetings

· liaising with stakeholders including learners, training providers and employers

· data collection and reporting

· keeping accurate records in line with GDPR requirements

· updating documents and webpages

· liaising with finance colleagues to ensure timely invoicing and grant payment claims

Salary and benefits

· CIfA scale 7-9 (£25,573 - £27,471) plus 6% pension contribution

• 27 days annual leave, 3 additional company holiday days between Christmas and New Year plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time positions)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Group life scheme 

CIfA’s policy on equal opportunities
CIfA is committed to implementing a policy of equal opportunities in archaeology. In line with our equal opportunities policy, we want to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment or access to opportunities for training and development on any grounds not relevant to employment practice.

CIfA would like to actively encourage qualified individuals to apply for this position, regardless of background or personal disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments during our recruitment processes, including assistance with reading this page or associated documents, please contact us.

Closing date for applications is 5pm, Monday 5 May. Interviews are expected to take place Between 21 and 23 of May. Please indicate in your cover letter any dates of unavailability. 

About us:
Princess Alice Hospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing specialist palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, south west London and Middlesex. : 
 

About the Hospice at Home team: 
Our Hospice at Home service brings the skills and expertise of our highly trained and dedicated specialist team directly into our patient’s homes. This allows patients, their families, and carers access to the vital support they need at home, when time matters most.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Nurse Specialist to take on the important role of locality team leader in one of our localities.  This will involve both clinical and leadership skills.  There is a potential for this to be a development role for an experienced Specialist Nurse wishing to move in to leadership.

Working under the clinical leadership of the Associate Director of Patient Care and Communities, you will adopt a person-centered, coaching approach to the leadership of a locality team, fostering self-coaching, team working, self-awareness, personal growth and professional competence and development. The role has responsibilities for line management of the multi professional locality team and also deputises when needed.

The role compliments an additional 2 locality leads who work closely together as a peer group across the whole service. This is an exciting role for someone who wants to blend their clinical care, skills and knowledge with clinical and professional leadership.  A minimum of 60% of time will be spent in direct clinical care.

You will ensure clinical practice is reflective of current developments in Specialist Palliative Care and End of Life Care. You will also promote a learning and continuous improvement environment and participate in the development and delivery of educational programs, research and audit

About you:  
You will be motivated, have excellent communication skills and clear leadership capabilities.

You should have a relevant degree or diploma and it’s essential that you have Palliative care or oncology and community experience.  

If you are enthusiastic, passionate. personable and share our values and care about making a difference in the last years of someone’s life, we would love to hear from you! 

As well as joining a caring organisation where you will be able to make a difference for our patients and their families, some of our employee benefits include: 

• 27 days’ annual leave plus recognised public holidays - rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service (pro rata for part time) 

• educational and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site Education Team) 

• monthly group reflections via Schwartz Rounds sessions 

• free on-site parking 

• tranquil Hospice grounds 

• clinical supervision (regular and we ensure its protected time) 

• an annual development day - protected time for you and your learning 

• subsidised meals at our on-site restaurant

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme 

• access to our Group Pension Scheme 

• Excellent changing facilities (with showers, fresh towels, and hairdryers)

• wellbeing care - we provide a programme of activities, opportunities, and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work. 

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ann Smith, Associate Director of Patient Care and Communities.

How to apply: 

At Princess Alice Hospice we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunities, and we warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures.

We are signed up to the Disability Confident scheme and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We are a place where you can be you.

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Special Olympics GB is a charity dedicated to providing year-round training and competition for
children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We are much more than just a sports organisation – we are a movement that breaks down barriers, fosters inclusion, and changes lives. With over 10,000 athletes, 6000 volunteers, and 100+ accredited clubs across England, Scotland, and Wales, we are committed to creating opportunities for everyone to thrive through sport.

Our athletes are at the heart of everything we do – they are inspirational, courageous, passionate, and insightful, embodying the core values of Special Olympics GB every single day. This is your opportunity to be part of something truly special and contribute to an organisation that creates real impact at a grassroots level.

About the Roles

• Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time) – flexible options negotiable
• Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum
• Location: Home-based with regular travel
• Contract: 2 years with possible extension dependent on funding
• Benefits: Flexible working, generous Time Off in Lieu policy, annual CPD/training investment, employer’s pension scheme, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave, employee health scheme, and opportunities to attend exciting, inclusivity-driven events.

As part of our small yet ambitious and agile team, you will work closely with the Head of Network, our Accredited Clubs/Programmes, and Volunteers to drive grassroots development, build community engagement, and enhance opportunities for athletes.

Who We’re Looking For

We want to hear from you if you are:

• Passionate about inclusion and making a difference in people’s lives
• A great communicator who enjoys working with volunteers, athletes, and families incommunities
• Adaptable, agile and proactive, with the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively
• Dedicated to personal growth and career development
• Driven by values that promote social change through sport

The Opportunity of a Lifetime

This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be part of a global movement that empowers individuals, builds confidence, and fosters lifelong friendships. The journey is great, but the rewards are even greater. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of something truly life-changing.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV (2 pages)and a cover letter (1-2 pages) detailing:

• Why Special Olympics GB? Why do you want to join us now, and why are you the right person for the role?
• What impact do you hope to make in the role? How do you see yourself contributing to Special Olympics GB and the role you are applying for?
• Why should we choose you? Highlight your skills, knowledge, experience, and determination that make you the best fit.

Please tailor your application to the role—generic or combined applications will not be considered.

Key Dates

•  Application deadline: Sunday 27th April 2025, 9pm
•  Interview Stages: Stage 1 – week beginning 19th May 2025, Stage 2 week beginning 2nd June 2025
•  Final decision: Week beginning 9th June 2025

We are committed to equality and diversity and encourage all candidates who meet the job role requirements to apply. Please note that applicants will need to provide evidence of their right to live and work in the UK and will be required to undertake a DBS check .

We will only contact candidates selected for interviews.
No agency contact, please.
For job role specifics, please see the Job Descriptions.

Be part of a movement that changes lives. Apply today!

Location: Flexible

Salary: Grade 4 - £34,085 per annum

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term until end of March 2026

Closing date: Monday 12th May 2025 at 11.30 pm

Are you a marketing professional looking for your next move? We have an exciting opportunity to join Shelter and our fight for home – you could soon be making a real difference to people affected by the housing emergency.

About The Role

You will promote and market our Services for Professionals products such as Training and Consultancy services and our Expert Housing Advice Service, using a variety of methods including email, direct calls, webpages, social media. You will support the Marketing Manager to implement the marketing strategy and develop implementation plans.

About You

You will have substantial experience and understanding of marketing techniques, with excellent communication skills and an understanding of writing for professional audiences. Strong IT skills will also be needed, including practical experience of working with back - end web content applications, email marketing and campaign management systems.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

About The Team

The team are multi disciplinary and deliver various second tier services such as training in housing and homelessness prevention and projects to support frontline staff to secure positive outcomes for their clients. We work closely with colleague in the Legal team, Learning and Development, Business Support and Telephone and Online Advice Services.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

How to apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and responses to the ‘About You’ section of the job description of no more than 350 words each.

Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
• We work together to achieve our shared purpose

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered,

Safeguarding Statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Recruitment Agencies

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Summary

• Grade: Associate

• Role: Global Associate, Impact

• Location: This role is open to candidates in Europe (France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, United Kingdom) and North America (Canada, Mexico, United States of America). Please note we currently do not have the infrastructure to support visa/right-to-work sponsorship and you must be living and authorised to work in one of the countries mentioned here.

• Reports to: Global Senior Manager, Knowledge Learning and Impact

• Employment Type: Permanent/Indefinite, Full time

• Hours per week:  35-40 hours/week (depending on local labour laws)

• Compensation: Salary will be benchmarked to the country of residence. Please see our current salary bands here.Salaries at CPI are non-negotiable in line with our pay-equity policies.

• Closing Date: 28th April 2025, 23:59/11:59PM CEST (Central European Summer Time)

About the Centre for Public Impact (CPI):

At the Centre for Public Impact, we believe in the transformative potential of government to improve lives and create better outcomes for all. Yet, we recognize that many of today’s government systems, structures, and processes are not yet designed to address the complex challenges of our time. That’s why we are committed to reimagining government- working towards systems that truly serve everyone, equitably, and effectively. 

As a not-for-profit organization founded by the Boston Consulting Group, we act as a learning partner for governments, public servants, and a diverse network of change makers. Though we are a small organization, our global footprint is expansive. We have dedicated and innovative teams in Asia,Australia/ Aotearoa New Zealand,Europe and North America. We are all aligned by our  Global Hub operational team who provide people & culture, operational, finance, communications, and impact partnership across the regions.

The Global Knowledge, Learning, and Impact (KLI) function, embedded within the Communications and Impact team, focuses on generating, sharing, and applying knowledge and insights to understand and maximize the organization's effectiveness and impact. Taking a macro perspective of programs implemented with CPI, the team leads and/or supports monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning initiatives, ensuring data informs communication strategies and program development for greater social change.

Our Values: 

• Curiosity - We champion exploration and creativity.

• Courage - We are authentic and brave in our decisions and actions.

• Collaboration - We share power and work together.

• Empathy - We embrace others’ perspectives and experiences.

• Equity - We disrupt systemic barriers to shift power.

Position Overview: 

 As the Global Impact Associate, you play a crucial role in contributing to the organization's overall effectiveness. Your multifaceted role involves maintaining the retrospective knowledge repository, managing data collection instruments, leading story collection efforts, deriving thematic insights, and supporting strategic KLI activities. You are instrumental in operationalizing impact practices, preparing reports, facilitating organizational learning, and conducting research on prioritized themes.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Developing data collection tools and systems and liaising with the respective program teams to manage and upkeep them.

• Conducting data analysis, including (1) qualitative interviews with current and previous programmatic staff, partners, and participants, (2) quantitative data from surveys (3) literature reviews on thought pieces across the broader ecosystem.

• Drafting reports, visuals, and presentations to communicate trends and insights from our programmatic body of work framed for internal and external audiences.

• Managing and updating organisational knowledge repository systems by coordinating with teams across the organization.

• Working in conjunction with the Senior Manager to develop strategic pieces, including annual reports, learning circles, communities of practice, etc.

• Regularly engaging in feedback practices with managers and peers in an effort to upskill and grow within the portfolio 

Skills & Qualifications:

We are looking for someone who has:

• 1-3 years of professional experience in a relevant area, with some understanding of how impact is evaluated in development work (e.g., reporting to funders, managing data, and using systems approaches). 

• Qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills, especially in translating observations into resonant stories and actionable insights

• Ability to cultivate strong relationships with diverse stakeholders and seek timely feedback from their manager

• Strong project management skills  with an ability to anticipate challenges, plan ahead and independently prioritise tasks

• Commitment to learning about and advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging within the impact work and broader engagements at CPI

Full time 37 hours, permanent position
Salary in the range £56,869 - £69,506 per annum

Based in Reading -  hybrid working available (1-2 days in the office)

About us

PACT is a supportive and respectful charity where people are genuinely passionate about what we do and are at the heart of everything we can achieve together. 

We change lives by building and nurturing adoptive families and empowering women, children and parents to rebuild after trauma and embrace a positive future.

Established in 1911, we are now one of the UK’s leading charities in its field dedicated to finding secure and loving families for children waiting to be adopted, continued support through therapeutic services, supporting and empowering women facing multiple disadvantages and the recovery of children affected by domestic abuse.

The role

We are looking for an experienced Head of People and Operations who is passionate about our work and who will flourish in a values-based culture founded on professionalism, positivity, innovation and a genuine desire to help others.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Senior Management team, this is a key role that leads a dedicated team responsible for ensuring that the charity has exceptional people and providing them with the necessary resources and equipment to excel in their roles and thrive.

Committed to delivering excellence, you will seek opportunities to enhance the services you and the team provide across the charity and will be a champion for people’s wellbeing and a culture of inclusion.

About you

To flourish in this role, you will need to be a confident and trusted CIPD qualified practitioner, who has significant experience of working in a generalist HR role at a senior management level.  You will need excellent knowledge and practical application of employment legislation.

A skilled and considerate communicator, you will enjoy managing, motivating and coaching others as well as working collaboratively to find pragmatic solutions to issues and challenges. 

Given the size of the charity and the team, you will be comfortable in a dynamic role where no day is the same; moving easily from strategic to operational tasks and ways of working. 

Whilst you do not need to be an expert in offices services and facilities and IT systems and applications, a general understanding and desire to learn would be an advantage.

If this sounds like you then visit our website and apply today to join an amazing organisation and be part of something that is truly special. You will also find contact details on our website for an informal discussion about the role.

Closing date: noon, Wednesday 30 April 2025

Interview dates: Monday 12 May, Wednesday 14 May and Tuesday 20 May 2025.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Human Resources, Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Senior HR Manager, HR Consultant, Head of Operations, Head of Support Services

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.

Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role.

All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.

Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.

To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to Beat Macular Disease forever.

This exciting role is responsible for delivering income from a range of donors and prospects, with a focus on trusts and foundations, lottery and statutory sources, as well as HNWI. We are looking for an ambitious and strategic fundraiser with a proven track record of raising significant funds from charitable trusts and foundations, lottery and statutory sources as well as HNWI, who, alongside our existing team, will help to grow and develop this area of fundraising for the Macular Society. The post holder will have a proven eye for detail, an analytical nature, first class relationship management skills and a flair for writing successful applications.

In return, we provide a great working culture – we do something worthwhile and are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – as recognised by our inclusion in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list. 

We offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, rising to 27 after one years’ service, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and 6% pension contribution.

We are passionate about treating people fairly and as equals, doing so is instinctive to us. To Beat Macular Disease for all we know we have work to do. That’s why we are keen to hear from people of all backgrounds who have the skills and experience we are looking for. We particularly encourage applications from people from under-represented groups, to help ensure what we do and how we do it is inclusive – for everyone.

• Location: Ideally based in the Highlands but the post holder can be based anywhere.

• Workplace type:  This post can be carried out remotely, desk space is available in Ross and Cromarty Citizens Advice Bureau.

• Hours per week: Hours are flexible. This will be discussed at interview and agreed on appointment.  

• Type of contract: 2 years fixed term with extension if targets are achieved.

• Salary scale: £25,600 per annum plus performance incentive.
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Closing date: 20th May 2025

Interview date: 26th May 2025

It feels good to know you are making a difference to people’s lives. In this role you will support the North Highlands Consortium of 4 citizens advice bureaux, all independent charities which provide free, impartial and confidential advice and information that give people the tools they need to sort out any issues or problems.

Your role will be to design, instigate and deliver a programme of corporate and other fundraising and sponsorship to raise funds for the North Highlands Consortium bureaux. Success in this role will mean our services can be maintained and expanded, now and into the future, enabling people in our communities to prosper and thrive.

You may live in the Highlands, or you may be anywhere in the UK. You will need to understand our communities and engage potential funders in the worthwhile work we do to enhance lives.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and organised Fundraising Officer to join our team. You will support the wider team by identifying funding prospects, supporting bid-writing, and processing bid applications. You will ensure funder and donor relationships are built and maintained as well as actively researching and building new fundraising prospects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a difference and gaining valuable experience at a cutting-edge and busy charity. The role is ideal for a self-starter with innovative ideas as there is potential for role development once in post. CSH values the well-being of its employees, offering a supportive environment, flexible working patterns, and a range of staff benefits like online yoga classes, a book group, and more. If you are passionate about sustainable healthcare and looking for a rewarding, impactful role, this is your chance to make a difference! 

• Home-based with monthly travel to Oxford (flexible and expensed).

• Full time post (0.8 FTE considered for the right candidate) 

• Salary: £25,500 with career progression options 

• Fixed term for 12 months (with a view to extend into a permanent position) 

• Apply by: 09:00am Thursday 1st May

• Expected interview date: Monday 19th May 2025 

About The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare

The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (CSH) has been leading efforts to incorporate the values of environmental sustainability into the health sector since its establishment in 2008. Our work is underpinned by CSH’s Principles of Sustainable Clinical Practice: prevention; patient empowerment; lean care systems; low carbon alternatives.   

Our vision is for all people in the health system to be able to shape and deliver sustainable healthcare which supports our communities and our natural world; our mission is to inspire and empower people with the knowledge, skills and tools to play their part in the transformation to sustainable healthcare.  

Our Clinical Transformation Programme mainstreams environmental sustainability within clinical areas so that it is integral to the planning of health systems and the practice of healthcare professionals and provides training in sustainable healthcare and planetary health for staff in educational institutions, professional bodies and healthcare organisations. The Green Space for Health Programme works to realise the value of the NHS green estate for physical and mental health, supporting NHS sites to develop their green space for the benefit of patients, staff and communities, while improving biodiversity and combatting climate change. These programmes are supported through the work of our Core team. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Fundraising:

• Conduct research on potential funding opportunities and grant applications 

• Assist with the development and implementation of fundraising campaigns 

• Monitor and evaluate fundraising activities, providing reports and recommendations 

• Assist with online fundraising campaigns, including online donation platforms 

• Research and implement new ways of building individual giving 

• Maintain accurate records of fundraising activities and donor information. 

• Assist with the preparation of fundraising materials. 

• Stay up to date with fundraising best practices and trends 

• Any other duties as assigned by the Development Director 

• Support the wider team to build fund-raising skills 

Bid-writing: 

• Keep the team up to date on upcoming funding opportunities 

• Support teams to write bids. Provide management and frameworks to ensure deadlines are met and a high standard of writing is achieved 

• Work with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure bids are budgeted correctly 

• Complete application processes for bids 

• Ensure compliance paperwork is completed and recorded. 

Donor Management:

• Assist with donor communication and stewardship, ensuring timely and personalised acknowledgments and processing 

• Maintain and update donor databases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. 

• Assist with research and prospect identification. 

• Respond to donor enquiries in a professional and timely manner. 

About you 

Essential Qualifications and Skills: 

Essential:

• A track-record of successful grant applications. 

• Experience in a fundraising or administrative role within the charity sector. 

• Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices. 

• Ability to quickly assimilate technical information and translate it into plain English 

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills. 

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  

• Confidence managing donation platforms such as JustGiving, Easyfundraising etc. 

• A genuine passion for environmental sustainability 

Desirable:

• Experience with CRM databases. 

• Experience of working remotely 

• Confidence in proposing and implementing new fundraising systems 

• Experience of working in the health and/or environmental sectors or charities supporting them 

• Confidence using prospect research tools 

• Experience supporting teams to write and submit funding applications 

• Experience budgeting and costing projects/applications 

Closing date: 09:00am Thursday 1 May 2025 

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Carbon and Natural Capital Surveyor to focus on identifying, progressing and managing natural capital opportunities across the UK, and deliver carbon projects that meet the Trust’s contractual commitments. 

The Role: 
•    Lead and manage natural capital opportunities, with a primary focus on carbon markets, supporting the Trust’s environmental ambitions.
•    Work closely with land managers to identify and progress carbon opportunities, collaborating with the woodland outreach team.
•    Conduct due diligence on property transactions, ensuring integrity and compliance.
•    Help to develop and maintain strategic partnerships to enhance natural capital opportunities and   secure external support.
•    Support the delivery of the planTREES 2024-27 work programme and other key initiatives related to carbon and woodland enhancement.
•    Oversee budgets, approvals, and internal reporting to ensure projects align with strategic goals.
•    Build strong relationships with landowners, agencies, legal teams, and internal stakeholders to drive land-based carbon solutions.

The Candidate: 
•    You are a qualified Chartered Surveyor (preferably rural practice) with expertise in UK land use policies and natural capital opportunities.
•    You have strong project leadership skills, managing complex, multi-disciplinary initiatives on time and within budget.
•    You are passionate about environmental impact, with proven experience in team leadership and development.
•    You are an excellent communicator and influencer, capable of engaging effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
•    Commercially aware, you are able to balance costs and benefits while delivering strategic goals.
•    Results-driven, proactive in identifying opportunities to advance the Trust’s tree planting and carbon objectives.
•    You will have a UK Driving Licence and the ability to travel frequently across the UK with overnight stays

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
•    Enhanced Employer Pension
•    Life Assurance
•    Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
•    Generous Annual Leave
•    Enhanced Parental Pay
•    Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. 
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. 

Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed.
Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. 

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

First Stage Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 8th May. 

CCT has an international award-winning reputation in heritage conservation and regeneration. All churches in our care are listed, mostly Grade I and II*, and some are Scheduled Ancient Monuments.

Without our care, these buildings might have disappeared entirely. Instead, they are enjoyed as social, tourism, educational and cultural resources, kept open, in use, and living once again in the heart of their communities.

The Head of Region provides strategic and operational leadership in the region, ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the regional team and the successful development and delivery of the regional business plan and projects. The role drives the achievement of key performance indicators and targets with a particular focus on church income and community engagement. 

Key relationships

Internally, the Head of Region works closely with the Director of Operations and other Heads of Region to support consistent operational delivery, and management and development of regional staff. The role also interacts closely with all other CCT teams including Conservation, Fundraising & Communication, Initiatives & Partnerships, and Finance.

Externally, the Head of Region is CCT’s regional representative, brokering joint working and engagement with statutory and Church of England stakeholders, funders, politicians at all levels, volunteers, communities and donors.

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Friday 9th May 2025

The interviews will take place in Northampton on Tuesday 20th May 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

Special Olympics GB is a charity dedicated to providing year-round training and competition for
children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We are much more than just a sports organisation – we are a movement that breaks down barriers, fosters inclusion, and changes lives. With over 10,000 athletes, 6000 volunteers, and 100+ accredited clubs across England, Scotland, and Wales, we are committed to creating opportunities for everyone to thrive through sport.

Our athletes are at the heart of everything we do – they are inspirational, courageous, passionate, and insightful, embodying the core values of Special Olympics GB every single day. This is your opportunity to be part of something truly special and contribute to an organisation that creates real impact at a grassroots level.

About the Roles

• Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time) – flexible options negotiable
• Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum
• Location: Home-based with regular travel
• Contract: 2 years with possible extension dependent on funding
• Benefits: Flexible working, generous Time Off in Lieu policy, annual CPD/training investment, employer’s pension scheme, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave, employee health scheme, and opportunities to attend exciting, inclusivity-driven events.

As part of our small yet ambitious and agile team, you will work closely with the Head of Network, our Accredited Clubs/Programmes, and Volunteers to drive grassroots development, build community engagement, and enhance opportunities for athletes.

Who We’re Looking For

We want to hear from you if you are:

• Passionate about inclusion and making a difference in people’s lives
• A great communicator who enjoys working with volunteers, athletes, and families incommunities
• Adaptable, agile and proactive, with the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively
• Dedicated to personal growth and career development
• Driven by values that promote social change through sport

The Opportunity of a Lifetime

This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be part of a global movement that empowers individuals, builds confidence, and fosters lifelong friendships. The journey is great, but the rewards are even greater. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of something truly life-changing.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV (2 pages)and a cover letter (1-2 pages) detailing:

• Why Special Olympics GB? Why do you want to join us now, and why are you the right person for the role?
• What impact do you hope to make in the role? How do you see yourself contributing to Special Olympics GB and the role you are applying for?
• Why should we choose you? Highlight your skills, knowledge, experience, and determination that make you the best fit.

Please tailor your application to the role—generic or combined applications will not be considered.

Key Dates

•  Application deadline: Sunday 27th April 2025, 9pm
•  Interview Stages: Stage 1 – week beginning 19th May 2025, Stage 2 week beginning 2nd June 2025
•  Final decision: Week beginning 9th June 2025

We are committed to equality and diversity and encourage all candidates who meet the job role requirements to apply. Please note that applicants will need to provide evidence of their right to live and work in the UK and will be required to undertake a DBS check .

We will only contact candidates selected for interviews.
No agency contact, please.
​For job role specifics, please see the Job Descriptions.

Be part of a movement that changes lives. Apply today!