Programme Manager Jobs in Central London, Greater London

Are you passionate about transforming lives and shaping the future of healthcare for people affected by Crohn’s and Colitis?  We are searching for a dedicated individual to lead the Crohn’s & Colitis UK programmes; working with healthcare professionals and health services to improve the quality and standards of care for people affected by Crohn’s and Colitis across the UK. 

About Us 

We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of, and for which there is no known cure.

Crohn’s & Colitis UK funds research, provides award winning information and support and raises vital awareness by increasing the public’s understanding of the conditions, and what it means to live with debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans for 2025 will help to make a real difference to every supporter’s journey with us. If this excites you - join us!

Role Overview

As a member of the Senior Executive Team you’ll be responsible for translating the strategic direction of the charity into tactical plans for healthcare professional support and quality improvement to achieve the charity’s strategic objectives. Working closely with the Director of Services and Evidence and our CEO, your remit will be leading on the delivery of the healthcare professional support and care improvement programmes, and managing and guiding our Healthcare Professionals Services teams to achieve Crohn’s and Colitis UK’s aims and objectives. 

About You 

You’ll have acquired a high level of experience of delivering healthcare professional support services, education and engagement programmes and a good knowledge of working in UK health services (or in a health or medical charity).  You’ll have proven ability to lead and manage teams in a healthcare professional services environment and be adept at engaging and influencing a diverse range of senior stakeholders.

Please see our Recruitment Pack for details of our full Job Description and Person Specification. 

We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role, there is plenty of scope for working from home,  although there will be times when you will need to be at face-to-face meetings. You will be required to attend meetings in Hatfield/London twice a month, as well as two Directorate days each year.  In addition, the charity meets four times annually at it’s office in Hatfield (or a location in London) for its’ ‘All Staff Together’ days of which attendance is mandatory.

Benefits 

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days 

• Pension scheme 

• Flexible working options 

• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay 

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 

• Wellbeing programme 

• Interest free loan for season tickets 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Free parking and secure bike locks 

• Training and development financial support and/or study leave 

• Performance review and development scheme 

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, 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 the applicant residing in the UK and a valid right to work in the UK being provided.

We are delighted to be working in partnership with London City Mission (LCM). LCM is passionate about sharing the love of God and the good news of Jesus Christ with the least reached in London, and to do this in partnership with churches.

We are seeking a London Church Engagement Manager to lead on developing gospel partnerships with churches in London. In this role, you’ll take the lead in expanding the number of giving churches and forging partnerships that enhance commitments in donations, prayer, and volunteering, all aimed at reaching those who are least likely to hear the good news of Jesus Christ.

As London Church Engagement Manager you’ll collaborate closely with the ministries and training departments, engaging in inspiring conversations with churches about the financial aspects of church partnerships. Plus, you’ll connect churches with a missionary, fostering strong and lasting relationships with LCM.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• A track record of successfully engaging with, and fundraising from, churches
• Proven experience of developing and managing relationships with church leaders
• An in-depth understanding of the UK Evangelical Church including awareness of a range of theological positions. 

You will be part of a charity that has daily and weekly staff prayer meetings, monthly team days that include worship and teaching, and lots of opportunities to live out your faith. If you possess this unique blend of gifting and skills, along with a deep desire to support LCM’s mission to reach those who may be less likely to encounter the message of Jesus in London, then we would love to hear from you.

Please see the Candidate Pack for more details.

For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing evangelical Christian and in agreement with the LCM statement of faith. 

Location: Hybrid, London (min on-site two days per week)

Hours: Part-time 24 hours pw

Salary: £27,600 (£46,000 FTE)

Please note applications are being reviewed and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.When a suitable candidate is found the role will close so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

Purpose of the Job 

Hammersmith and Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind have secured funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to deliver a new outreach programme, designed to increase awareness and access to mental health support for children, young people (CYP) and families from underserved communities, or who may not be able to travel to use our services. This key new post will focus on engaging parents and carers to increase their understanding of mental health, grow confidence in supporting their children, and to navigate the landscape of available services.

Job Summary

• Launching a parental peer support group offered at our Circle café in Ealing and in the other community-based locations.
• Developing engaging and accessible resources that increase awareness and understanding of CYP and parental mental health issues.
• Upskill HFEH Mind practitioners on engaging with parents from diverse communities who do not currently access our support.
• Work alongside detached community workers to attend community groups and partner agencies.
• Create and manage partnerships with local community groups.
• Training of parental champions, who conduct awareness raising in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the parental-based provision offered by HFEH Mind, including parental peer support group and champions’ programmes.
• Use trauma informed approaches (e.g., ARC, Tree of Life) to support CYP and their parents and carers.
• Develop partnerships with local community agencies for the purposes of joint working and outreach.
• Help CYP and parents to overcome logistical challenges to accessing support.
• Participate in a mapping exercise of local communities, languages and knowledge of mental health.
• Signpost anyone accessing the provision to appropriate and local on-going support; and build up your knowledge and networks of such support.
• Deliver interventions at our Circle and community settings.
• Meet the KPIs and complete outcome measurements required by our funder and in order to improve and develop our support.
• Work with the Fundraising department to support ideas for new funding.
• Work alongside our young advisors and parental support group to ensure new ideas for engagement are co-produced.
• Understand and implement safeguarding procedures, and be familiar with safeguarding law, and how it applies to our work.
• Document work done on our database, and ensure that service user feedback can be recorded, and can provide evidence of our effectiveness.

You will have:

• At least 2 years of experience of working with CYP and parents, with an understanding of mental health.

• An understanding of the mental health landscape of services for children and young people, and what the barriers to access may be.

• A person-centred approach to work.
• A creative outlook on work, and ability to develop new ideas.

• Working knowledge of child and adult safeguarding.

Hours for this role:

• 10am - 6pm 
• Occasional evenings or weekends 

Please see full list of requirements for the role in JD.

Benefits of working with us

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata].
• Employee Rewards and Benefits Platform/Wellness Hub (Perkbox)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling sessions
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• Training and personal development opportunities
• Access to shared resources and training opportunities via Mind Federated Network

How to apply

Please provide your CV, and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Person Specification (see JD attached) and why you want this role.

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.

Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

This is an exciting and really varied role.  As Events & Community Fundraising Manager you will have a key part in planning, co-ordinating and delivering a diverse range of high-value fundraising events, whilst also developing and managing community driven fundraising initiatives. 

Key responsibilities will be to:

• Develop and implement community fundraising strategies to engage local groups, schools, businesses, and individual supporters;
• Plan, manage, and deliver a programme Golf Days, Variety/Comedy Night, our flagship Forget Me Not Walk and other initiatives;
• Secure advertising, auction and raffle prizes and gifts in kind to maximise event profitability;
• Support and work closely with the Head of Philanthropy and Special Events on our Gala Dinner for 2026;
• Work closely with our Head of Partnerships to secure corporate sponsorship;.
• Manage the Fundraising Administrator.

This role requires a highly organised, self-motivated individual with excellent event coordination, and community outreach skills to ensure successful fundraising campaigns, events, and partnerships. 

If this sounds like you, please read the attached job description and person specification for more information and apply today!

This is a new role to be based in the UK supporting on raising funds/resources for our overseas operations. Primarily supporting healthcare projects implemented by our Médecins du Monde (MdM) partners, primarily MdM France, Spain and Belgium but also any other office managing international operations. Based in our London office, you will work closely with our MDM Network colleagues globally to ensure that UK funding opportunities from Trusts, Foundations and Institutional donors are delivering income for our network colleagues for international operations.

The role will include researching relevant opportunities, identifying the most appropriate projects, writing and submitting applications and ensuring excellent donor management, development and reporting. The role will also manage current relationships with overseas funders managed by our UK office and be the focal point for the START Network in MDM. There is a significant opportunity to grow our international income from UK funders, and this role will be leading this expansion at a time of growth within our network.

Project Officer - National Audit of Eating Disorders
£28,304 - £30,886 pa plus excellent benefits
Aldgate, London (including flexible working)
Fixed term contract until July 2027

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a career supporting quality improvement (QI) in mental health services. We run an exciting series of QI programmes and national clinical audits, which provide important data that are driving forward improvements in patient care. 

The successful candidate will have a keen interest in data analysis, excellent organisational, report writing and communication skills. Responsibilities will include assisting with the design of data collection tools, the analysis of large datasets, writing national and other reports to a deadline, liaising with healthcare professionals and assisting in the organisation of events. Experience of using SPSS or other software for statistical and data analysis is essential.

The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.

We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.  We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

We will provide appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.

We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment, the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.

We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home/remote, which helps to ensure a flexible work life balance.

We welcome applications from all sections of the Community.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 20,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is a values-based organisation and, was named Charity of the Year in the European Diversity Awards.

Closing date: 5 March 2025.
Interviews: 21 March 2025.

Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.

We are looking for an experienced, creative and proactive Digital Marketing Manager to join our busy Marketing team. This is an exciting time to join the charity as we develop our new organisational strategy and strive to be more bold, brave and ambitious.

You will play a lead role in maximising our digital marketing opportunities; raising the profile of the organisation; communicating our information, support, fundraising and campaigns to new and existing audiences, and use insights and data to drive engagement and growth across the organisation.

You will have significant experience and expert knowledge of working within digital communications, including website management, email marketing, social media and paid marketing. You will also be used to managing a busy workload and working across an organisation to provide digital marketing advice, support and expertise.

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

About us:

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 110,000 children and adults in the UK. 

We share expert advice and support to live well now; fund groundbreaking research to understand the different conditions better and lead us to new treatments; work with the NHS towards universal access to specialist health; and together, campaign for people’s rights, better understanding, accessibility, and access to treatments.

Benefits:

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.

Location: We operate a hybrid model (home and office, London SE1). 

NB Interviews likely to be held on Tuesday 11 and/or Thursday 13 March.

*Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

Fundraising and Relationship Manager

About The Organisation

They are a pioneering charity and community organisation based in East London. For over 40 years, they’ve been at the forefront of community transformation, bringing together health, education, and enterprise to empower individuals and strengthen their local area. Their innovative and integrated approach has become a model for other organisations, and their work impacts thousands of people annually.

They are a small, dynamic organisation where every role makes a significant difference. Joining the team means working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, where flexibility, adaptability, and a ‘can-do’ attitude are essential.

The Role

They are seeking a proactive and skilled Fundraising and Relationships Manager to play a key role in securing income for their vital work. This role will primarily focus on generating income from Trusts, Foundations, statutory sources but you’ll also contribute to diversifying income streams, including corporate partnerships and individual giving.

This is a hands-on role that requires a balance of strategic thinking and operational delivery. You’ll need to work closely with project teams across the organisation to identify opportunities, develop compelling funding proposals, and deliver on fundraising targets.

You’ll be part of a small but dedicated team where your work will directly impact our ability to deliver transformative programmes. They’re looking for someone who’s ready to roll up their sleeves, embrace challenges, and make a tangible difference.

Location: London, E3 3BT
Contract Type: Fixed term contract
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £39,390.00 per annum

You may also have experience in the following: Funding Coordination Officer, Fundraising Coordinator, Charities, Trusts, Not for Profit, Fundraiser, Marketing, Business Development, Fundraiser, Donor Management, Regional Fundraising, Third Sector, Charity Funding, etc

REF-219 819

Senior Project Manager

UCL Department / Division: Advancement

Grade: 8

Hours: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract

Salary (inclusive of London allowance): £52,762 - £62,035

 About Us

We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. From cancer research to climate change, dementia to social inequality, the world is facing huge challenges and we’re determined to solve them.

There has never been a more exciting time to join the Advancement office as we plan for our biggest ever fundraising and engagement campaign and support the delivery of the bicentennial programme in 2026. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success.

Equity, diversity and inclusion is important to us. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to give their best in a place where their unique experiences, perspectives and skills are seen as valuable assets.

About the role

Please note this position is a secondment fixed-term contract for 12months to cover maternity leave.

As Senior Project Manager you will manage a programme of strategic projects aimed at improving how we source, analyse and utilise our data so that we ensure it generates the most value possible. The postholder will be a key driver of change across the Advancement team, by coordinating the prioritisation and delivery of these projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and to budget.

We are happy to consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible (minimum 0.8 FTE – equivalent of 4 days per week, stated salary to be pro-rata).

This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 20% on site.

If you’re interested in hearing more, please contact our recruitment partner and Deputy Managing Director at Charity People, Neil Hogan, or you can download further details from their website.

About you

1. Project start-up and initiation

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the operational and strategic needs of fundraising and alumni engagement at UCL, and how this is enabled by our data and systems strategy.
• Work with the Advancement Management team (our Associate Directors) and their nominees to define, scope and prioritise the Data and Systems programme of improvement projects.
• Establish the resourcing requirements for each project within the programme. Where appropriate, identify the need for additional resources (internal or external) to deliver on requirements.
• Lead on the setup and start-up of projects in support of the Data and Systems strategy, including ensuring project briefs are clear and approved, project governance arrangements are in place, the relevant stakeholders are engaged, and communications plan is in place.

2. Project Delivery

• Oversee and manage the ongoing delivery of Data and Systems projects, acting as a coordinator between project chairs and the wider team, ensuring project timelines are clear and communicated. 
• Co-develop creative solutions to meet project requirements where appropriate, including procuring new systems or designing new processes in partnership with colleagues.
• Support with the coordination of communication with external suppliers and consultants where appropriate, including supporting with procurement and contract management.
• Oversee and manage project budgets as required.
• Lead on the design and delivery of training for users and the wider team.
• Produce guidance for new and changed systems and processes.
• Conduct Data Privacy Impact Assessments for projects as appropriate, to ensure protection of personal information.
• Oversee and manage the secretariat for particular governance units (management information).
• General project management including project communications and sign-off management.

3. General

• As an active member of the Advancement team, some working outside of core hours may be required on occasion.
• Act as a champion of UCL’s Ways of Working; role-modelling and promoting these behaviours as part of everyday practices in Advancement.
• Champion UCL’s equity, diversity and inclusion ethos in Advancement and across UCL.
• Actively engage in Advancement’s culture of learning and development.
• Carry out duties in a way that embodies UCL’s environmental and social sustainability values, actively supporting UCL’s Sustainability Strategy, policies and objectives within the remit of the role.
• Maintain an awareness and observation of Fire and Health & Safety Regulations.
• Other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role and its grade may be requested by the line manager.

We are pleased to accept applications from individuals who possess transferable skills and experience drawn from sectors outside of Higher Education.

What we offer

We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure days and bank holidays. 

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to EDI

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

About MSI

MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world’s leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We believe that everyone should have the right to choose. From contraception to safe abortion and life-saving post-abortion care, we are committed to delivering compassionate, affordable, high-quality services for all.

Today, our organisation has almost 9,000 team members working in 36 countries across the world. Our success lies in the fact that MSI teams are locally led, entrepreneurial and results-driven, and are passionate about delivering high quality, client-centred care in their own communities. As a social business, we focus on sustainable delivery, efficiency, and funding models that are built to last, so that the women and girls we serve today will have a choice in the future too. #

We know that access to reproductive choice is life changing. For some, it can mean the ability to complete an education or start a career. For others, it means being able to look after the family they already have. For everyone, it means the freedom to decide their own future, creating a fairer, more equal world.

About the Role

The role is part of the wider Global Accounting Team, and is responsible for the accuracy of fund accounting globally, by ensuring:

• MSI (globally) is accurately accounting for all donor income to which it is entitled including all indirect grant income and performance related income.
• MSI fully understands the financial implications of all new projects and promptly closes the financial accounting for all projects with no outstanding balances.
• Support is provided to Country Programme teams to complete accounting and reporting on projects and ensure all project accounting complies with MSI regulations and specific grant/donor requirements.
• The composition of the donor pipeline (secured and unsecured) is analysed so it can be integrated with MSI business planning and forecasting processes.
• Reports are compiled by analysing and interpreting project data, enabling Senior Management to have visibility over the donor pipeline to enable decision making.
• With the leadership of the Senior Manager – Donor Forecast & Pipeline Development, support is provided to the wider Donor Finance Team to ensure key processes are streamlined and automated using systems available, driving a culture of innovation to ensure the team is consistently looking for the optimal way to manage the overall donor portfolio.
• Create strong links with other departments within MSI including Informatics, Regional Finance Teams, Country Programme Finance Teams and Donor Teams.   

About You

For us, it’s vital that every MSI team member believes in and is committed to our organisational mission, vision and values.

This means that we will only accept applications from candidates who are unequivocally pro-choice.

Our values act as guiding principles, providing us with a clear direction. They set the tone for how we approach our work, interact with others and align ourselves as ‘One MSI’. It’s important that our team members truly resonate with our values and demonstrate them consistently, in all that they do.

We recruit talented, dynamic individuals with diverse backgrounds who share our mission and are focused on delivering measurable results. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can participate and contribute meaningfully. We value open-mindedness, curiosity, resilience, and a solutions-oriented mindset, alongside a commitment to promoting equality and safeguarding the welfare of both team members and clients.

We seek exceptional communicators who are self-motivated, solutions-driven, and aligned with MSI’s mission and entrepreneurial mindset. You should be dedicated to driving social change in an environment focused on sustainable impact, both locally and globally, and comfortable working with diverse teams in an ambiguous setting.

To perform this role, you’ll need the following skills:

• Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment, respecting and collaborating with all individuals equally, and with a commitment to overcome bias and prejudice.
• High levels of numeracy.
• Advanced excel skills.
• Analytical approach to information gathering and dissemination.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communicator.

To perform this role, you’ll need the following experience:

• Experience in project accounting and financial management of large, international, multi-currency projects.
• Experience of financial reporting to governmental, private, and institutional donors.
• Experience working with financial systems and software (SUN systems and PowerBI preferred)

Formal education/qualification

• Certified accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent. (Essential)
• Degree level education (Desirable)

Please view the job framework on our website.

Location: London Support Office (hybrid working, 2 days per week in the office) or where any MSI country programme operates.

Full-time: 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday (For UK based team members).

Contract type: Permanent.

Salary: £40,000 - £51,000 per annum for UK based candidates. Discretionary bonus + benefits. For all other locations, the role will be banded within national context. 

Salary band: BG9

Closing date: 3rd March 2025 (midnight GMT). Interviews may take place before this date for exceptional candidates.

For internal employees applying from an MSI country programme, the role will be positioned within the existing salary structure of the country. Local terms and conditions of the country will apply. 

A fantastic livery company focused on being a philanthropic force for good are looking for two Grants Officers to join their Philanthropy Team.

Location:City of London, 4 days in the office, 1 from home

Salary: £30k - £35k plus excellent benefits

Contract: Fixed Term – 18 months

 As Grants Officer, you will support the Grants Programme Managers to deliver and develop grant-making programmes.

Key responsibilities include assisting in delivering and developing funding programmes that tackle disadvantage and improve opportunities for people facing disadvantage. Working closely with the Grants Programme Managers you will assist with shortlisting, assessment and processing of grant applications, developing relationships with successful grantees and assisting with monitoring and learning from funded work. You will develop your own portfolio of grantees and will be responsible for the preparation of papers and presenting these to the decision-making Committee.

 The successful candidate will have knowledge and/or experience of working in or with the third sector and grant-making. You will be interested in philanthropy and the difference it can make to people’s lives and have an interest in the charity’s programme areas. Proven project management skills are key, as is experience of undertaking research, analysing complex information and writing reports.

This is a great opportunity to join an innovative, high-quality team who invest in opportunities to create positive change so that everyone has the chance to lead a fulfilling life.

 If this sounds like you and you’re keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!

 Please note, CVS are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of financial insecurity. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.

Turn2us is looking for someone to lead and deliver impactful public relations (PR) strategies that amplify the voice and work of Turn2us. This role focuses on driving media engagement, enhancing public awareness of our mission, and ensuring alignment of PR efforts with organisational priorities. At its heart, this role is about great storytelling, working across Turn2us to develop a deep understanding of our work and how we can harness the news agenda to communicate our message.

We’re looking for a confident communicator to develop and implement PR strategies, manage media relations, collaborate on messaging, organise media events and engagements and line manage the Senior Storytelling Officer.

We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month on a weekly basis.

Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.

Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Closing date: 28th February 2025

1st Interview date: 13th March 2025

Job Title: Communications, Campaigns, Marketing & Design Officer

Employer: Thames Life Community Development Trust, Thames Community Hub, Bastable Avenue, Barking, IG11 0LG

Reports to: CEO

Salary: £28,000 / 30,000 FTE (Pro rata 14- 21 hrs per week) 

Location:  London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Contract:  3 months with further 6 months pending funding (maternity cover)

Start date:  tbc  

Thames Life Community Development Trust: 

Thames Life began in October 2017 as Thames Ward Community Project, with funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to combine a community organising and asset-based approach to one of the most deprived areas in the UK (Thames View and Barking Riverside Wards) and also an area of rapid development and regeneration.  The project was tasked to establish a resident-led community development trust leading to the establishment of a charity in June 2020. 

Thames Life is a charitable company and transforming the area into a place that people are proud of, where they can see a positive and exciting future and feel able to influence and shape the changes that are taking place over the next decade and beyond. Thames Life is laying the foundations for a community that has a strong identity and sense of common purpose; that takes great pride in the rich diversity of its residents; that feels it can shape its own future rather than simply be on the receiving end of decisions made elsewhere; that is better prepared to meet the challenges of major physical and demographic changes over the coming years; and that is determined to play its part in transforming services. 

Purpose: The Communications, Campaigns, Marketing and Design Officer will work with the CEO, resident trustees and the wider community to consolidate the communications infrastructure and ensure the promotion of resident voice through high quality communications, informed by regular community outreach.  The postholder will use strong marketing, social media and communications skills to enable residents to become active and enterprising citizens, working together for the common good of existing and future communities. This post is funded by Trust for London.

Thames View and Barking Riverside Wards: The residents of Barking and Dagenham have a number of complex challenges facing its residents: lack of opportunity, economic precarity, housing insecurity and homelessness, high rates of domestic violence, and significantly higher levels of deprivation and unemployment than almost any other London borough.  Thames View and Riverside Wards reflect these adversities.  Barking Riverside Ward has a higher-than-average instance of domestic violence and obesity amongst children in reception in comparison with other wards.  It also has 80.6% Black, Asian and Multi Ethnic (BAME) population, with Thames View Ward having 76.4% BAME population. Thames View Ward has the second highest instance of unemployment benefit-related claimants across the borough wards with 64.6% of residents living in deprived households.   

Social cohesion has been a major problem over the last twenty years as the Borough has been transformed from a white working-class area to a multi-racial part of Greater London.  The next twenty years will bring another massive change, as large tracts of derelict land along the River Thames are reclaimed and developed to build 20,000 new homes on the Riverside site alone and close to 4,000 on the Thames Road redevelopment programme.

Main responsibilities: 

Strategic leadership and campaigns

· Work with the CEO to develop/deliver comms strategies across the entire spectrum of resident-led communications disciplines including: media and public relations, internal comms, brand marketing, advertising, marketing, digital and social media and production of materials.

· Report on and analyse all aspects of communications 

· Develop key messages, lead on creating and maintaining appropriate and consistent language and terminology across all media 

· Act as a ‘brand guardian’ ensuring consistency across all internal and external communications 

· Identify issues that support a campaign focus and balance with mitigation of risk or benefit in regard to reputational  status

· Keep up to date on best practice within the charity sector generally and particularly changes to data protection, communications innovation, legislation, and codes of practice 

 

Impact

· Work with the CEO to develop and implement an impact framework for the organisation to ensure the work we do connects well with our vision, mission and aims and can be easily measured, evidenced and communicated using simple and consistent data collection tools.

Marketing and design

· Take responsibility for researching and developing our marketing approach, delivering a simple marketing plan (either in conjunction with or as part of an expanded communications strategy) focused on how we raise awareness of, and engagement with, Thames Life and its associated projects and activities among residents locally, including appropriate KPIs to measure performance.

Newsletter and other Publications

 

· Oversee production of community newspaper (River View) and support resident editorial board.  Lead on all aspects of production, design and distribution and liaise with funders as necessary to negotiate content etc.

· Design, copy-write and distribute regular e-bulletins to promote publications, programme activities, events and other key information  

· Oversee the management of our database 

· Lead on copywriting and production of marketing materials and key publications including Annual Review.

 

Website

 

· Take responsibility for the development and management of the website and blog, including generating content, making improvements to functionality, maximising its potential and monitoring its performance. 

 

Social media

 

· Manage and expand social media presence, sourcing and sharing newsworthy information from across Thames Life’s activities.

· Produce regular reports detailing social media activity to share with staff and steering group members 

 

Publicity and media

 

· Increase the organisation’s profile across a range of media outlets, and with influencers and organisations 

· Act as a spokesperson when necessary 

· Develop relationships with target media representatives 

· Write releases, articles and statements 

· Respond to requests from the press for comments, views and supporting information and maximise opportunities for further engagement on relevant topics 

· Supervise and advise other staff members and trustees in their drafting of communications plans and statements  

· Identify opportunities for Thames Life programmes/activity to be nominated for awards

 

Internal communications

 

· Enhance communications with colleagues and develop an understanding of Thames Life’s work and needs of its users 

· Provide training to staff on branding where necessary and ensure staff are well briefed on key communications issues 

· Analyse all aspects of communications on a quarterly basis and prepare a report to present 

 

Staff and supplier management

 

· Manage any volunteers and interns 

· Manage relationships with suppliers of services essential to communication work 

 

Other

 

· Take an active role in Thames Life’s external events and campaigns

· Support Thames Life’s fundraising, services, education and public affairs activities 

· Participate in cross-functional projects 

· Reach out to residents across the whole community, listening to and recording their views, building relationships with those who want to get involved, encouraging participation with a view to generating and supporting local action and campaigns.

 

Person specification: 

Applicants will be assessed through a combination of application form, personal statement and interview. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

QUALIFICATIONS

Subject of relevance to community work, strategic communications or marketing

✓

EXPERIENCE

Experience of managing websites and social media profiles

✓

Experience of producing and editing short promotional videos for use on social media

✓

Able to demonstrate previous experience of work in a community setting in areas with high levels of poverty/disadvantage 

✓

Able to demonstrate previous experience of campaigning; customer and public relations; social and market research; journalism and media; sales and merchandising; business and marketing

✓

KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Excellent communication skills – able to translate issues into opportunities for action and build successful well-defined campaigns led by local people 

✓

Functionally literate, able and willing to keep written and electronic records

✓

Capable computer user including email, word processing, social media, basic Excel spreadsheets.

✓

Able to work constructively in team situations

✓

Knowledge of WordPress or similar website creation platform and content management system.

✓

Knowledge of Mailchimp or similar marketing platform

✓

Knowledge of Hootsuite or similar social media management platform

✓

Knowledge of local area

✓

PERSONAL QUALITIES & VALUES

Self-organised and with high level of self-motivation to achieve in the role and work independently

✓

Versatile and flexible approach to work. Able to manage own time effectively and work anti-social hours (evenings, weekends) as necessary

✓

Personal integrity. Willing to be accountable and adhere to a Code of Conduct, understand confidentiality and Data Protection issues. 

✓

Able to take challenge and criticism and deal with setbacks

✓

Respectful, open, and sensitive to others’ history and experience. Sensitive to local cultures and languages. Positively committed to anti-discriminatory practice and social justice and actively promote diversity

✓

Able to overcome negative and apathetic attitudes – motivate, inspire and enjoy and value helping others achieve and develop their potential (shows persistence and determination to achieve results)

✓

Committed to self-development and learning: able to apply, transfer and build on what they do. Willing to support the learning of others

✓

Demonstrates insight, experience, and resourcefulness - understands the context and practice of community action. 

✓

 

Terms and Conditions: 

Employer: Thames Life Community Development Trust 

Timescale: We would like to appoint the Communications, Campaigns, Marketing and Design Manager as soon as possible. This is a part time post, initially until 31st May 2025, with plans for renewal until December 2025 (maternity cover) pending the securing of wider organisational funding.  During that time we will seek to expand the team and implement sustainable long-term changes. We need an experienced Communications and Marketing Officer to help us take this project to the next level.

Supervision and support: The Communications and Marketing Officer will be accountable to the CEO. S/he will be supported by the board of trustees and a wider resident steering group, including people with relevant experience of communications, marketing and community organising.

Equal opportunities: Thames Life is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people in our recruitment procedures and in all our work across and beyond school. We adhere to statutory guidelines in respect to safe recruitment. All persons employed by Thames Life, in any capacity, will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of employment is subject to a successful outcome.

Closing date for applications: tbc

Interviews:  tbc

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Salary: £44,511 per annum (£43,761 per annum + £750 Homeworking Allowance per annum) + £4,082 London Weighting p.a. (if eligible)

Hours: 35 Hours per week

Contract: Permanent Role

Location: Homebased anywhere in the UK with some travel required

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.

As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults,  as well as our expanding Education and Health services. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.

In 2024 TACT became one of the top 5 charities to work for in the UK, placing 5th in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results , and a top 25 mid-sized company to work with across the whole of the UK.   97% of our people feel proud to work with TACT and think that TACT cares about their wellbeing, while 92% of our people would say they “ love working for TACT”.

If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now.

Overall Duties of the Lead Service Support Manager will include:

• Driving meaningful change and improvement across the organisation.
• Transforming business support services by fostering collaboration, and ensuring high-quality service delivery throughout the organisation.
• Provide leadership and management across central business support functions, including IT, Commissioning, Health & Safety, Risk & Information Governance, and Fundraising.
• Lead, influence, and inspire staff to enhance efficiency, integration, and effectiveness

The main requirements for this role include:

• 5 years+ line management/leadership experience including performance management
• Experience in managing a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in Organisational Change and Transformation projects underpinned by technology
• Experience of working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with the ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Strong business acumen.
• Experience in Data protection and information security processes and procedures.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint and PowerApps
• Experienced in Public Sector Procurement & Grant Funding processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyse performance data, identify potential risks or trends and propose/implement solutions to maintain and exceed performance expectations.

 TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
• An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
• Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.

The Lead Service Support Manager may be homebased within England, Scotland or Wales but will be required to travel to face-to-face meetings, training and team wellbeing events as and when required.

A Standard DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

Closing Date: Monday 24th February 2025

• Interview Date: Tuesday 11th March 2025 (via Microsoft Teams)

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

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