Programme Manager Jobs in Greater London

Are you a public affairs professional looking for a new and exciting challenge?   

About the Foundation 
 
We’re an independent charitable foundation funded by Lloyds Banking Group. We work in partnership with small and local charities, people and communities, changing lives and working towards a more just and compassionate society.   

Through unrestricted funding, support to develop, and influencing policy and practice we help small and local charities thrive, communities grow stronger, and people overcome complex issues and barriers so they can transform their lives.  

 
The Role 
 
We are looking for someone with a proven track record in public affairs to join the Foundation’s Policy, Communications and Research directorate.   

You will be responsible for growing our public affairs activity to increase the impact of both the Foundation’s and our charity partners’ influencing. With experience of building strong relationships with key stakeholders, you will help to ensure the Foundation, and our partners are helping to shape government policy and practice across a range of complex issues.   

A varied and interesting role, alongside this public affairs focus, you will also work across the Policy team’s wider influencing – from analysing charities’ reports to managing grants focused on influencing change. You will get to work with a range of partners and stakeholders, from frontline charities and the people they support to think tanks, infrastructure charities and high-profile parliamentarians.   

It is an exciting time to join the Foundation, under new leadership and as we shape a new organisation-wide strategy for 2026 – and at a critical time for charities and the people they support facing significant challenges and with a government that has publicly committed to increased partnership with charities.    

The Benefits  

• - Comprehensive training and development plan with a dedicated budget 
• - The chance to make a difference to small charities and the people they support across England and Wales
• - Ability to work across a number of interesting issues  
• - Opportunity to grow our public affairs activity

About You 
 
To be considered as our Public Affairs and National Programmes Manager, you will need: 
 
Key requirements and competencies:  

• Helping the Foundation deliver changes to practice and policy in a selected number of issues at national level (England and Wales) based on evidence generated through the Foundation’s funding, through building relationships, disseminating learning and influencing others.  

• Building relationships across government and with key stakeholders to increase the Foundation’s influence and increase opportunities for charity partners to influence change.  

• Supporting the Policy & National Programmes Manager in developing and delivering a programme of activity to champion and raise the profile of small and local charities, their value and the issues facing them to bring about changes in policy and practice to deliver change in communities.  

• Building relationships with key stakeholders to develop ideas and identify potential partners for strategic funding opportunities.   

• Providing programme support for grants programmes focused on influencing including managing application and reporting requirements and working alongside grant holders influencing change to increase both their and the Foundation’s impact.  

• Taking the learning from the Foundation’s and our charity partners’ work to share knowledge and expertise across the organisation and externally.   

• Producing reports, consultation responses, briefings and presentations which highlight our policy positions and spread our influence  

• Working closely with the Wales Policy & Partnerships Manager to strengthen our public affairs activity in Wales.   

• Working closely with colleagues across the Policy, Communications and Research team to strengthen our insights and the impact of our influencing.   

• Representing the Foundation at a range of forums and events and working with Communications colleagues to arrange / host events / meetings / roundtables to convene key stakeholders.  

• Working closely with Lloyds Banking Group’s policy and public affairs colleagues, sharing insight and learning to increase our influencing impact and achieve shared goals.   

• Develop and maintain an approach to tracking political engagement and the impact of our influencing.    

 
We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, religion or belief, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership. We want an inclusive organisation that reflects our community and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We believe our organisation will be a better, more creative and innovative place to work if we can harness the benefit of different perspectives. 
 
So, if you’re looking to develop your skillset as a Public Affairs and National Programmes Manager, please apply via the button shown.

Job Title: Programme Support Officer

Team: Programmes

Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and either London, Cardiff or Edinburgh)

*This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £26,887 to £42,371. The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range, to a maximum of £29,576 depending on the candidate's skills and experience. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role.

It’s an exciting time to join the Ramblers as we have recently refreshed our strategy to support the delivery of our long-term ambitions.

We need your drive, knowledge, skills, and creativity to help us raise awareness of the Ramblers and what we stand for, enabling the charity to grow its supporter base and open up the joys and wellbeing benefits of walking to many more people.

Context and purpose of role

We are looking for a Programme Support Officer to join our Programmes Team on a 6-month fixed term contract.

At the Ramblers you will support a broad network of volunteers and partners who protect and improve our network of public paths. The Programmes Support Officer will be responsible for programme coordination, processes and critical administrative support. They will be the first point of contact for volunteers, Ramblers members and the public seeking support with path issues.

Candidates with an interest and knowledge of public rights of way law and practice are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Programme coordination:

• Assist to organise and coordinate Ramblers programmes, including to schedule events and manage logistics.
• Ensure programme resources are up-to-date and accessible to all participants.
• Support the delivery of online events or training, including to manage registrations and event communications.

Volunteer and partner support:

• Lead the Programmes team support function – as point of contact for volunteers, partners and participants involved in Ramblers' programmes.
• Develop and provide guidance to ensure that stakeholders have up-to-date information, to participate and contribute effectively.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with volunteers, partners and community groups.
• Effectively triage and respond to inbound enquiries via email, phone and other communication channels in a professional and friendly manner.
• Escalate complex issues to the relevant team members, ensuring timely resolution.

Systems administration:

• Administer and maintain various Ramblers’ systems, ensuring data is accurate and up-to-date.
• Manage user accounts, troubleshoot system issues, and provide technical support to volunteers and partners where required.
• Assist to develop and improve systems and processes to enhance efficiency and user experience.

Programme delivery support:

• Provide administrative support for the delivery of Ramblers’ programmes, ensuring that all documentation and processes are in place.
• Monitor the progress of programmes, track key metrics, and provide regular updates to the Programmes team.
• Collaborate with team members to identify and implement improvements to programme delivery.

Collaboration and teamwork:

• Work closely with colleagues across the Programmes team and other departments to ensure a joined-up approach to programme delivery.
• Share insights and feedback from volunteers and partners to contribute to continuous improvement.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and other activities as required.

Other

• Work collaboratively as a member of the Programmes team, to share learning and develop innovative practice in programme design and development.
• Engage and proactively develop excellent working relationships across the organisation
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of the post.

The person

Knowledge and Experience

• Proven experience coordinating programmes of work, training or events.

• Experience providing excellent customer service to a variety of stakeholders.

Understanding of customer service principles and practices.

• Experience working with and managing volunteers in a variety of situations.

• Experience with Customer Relationship Management systems or other relevant software tools.

• Proficiency in using digital systems, databases, and Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Familiarity or willingness to understand data protection and confidentiality principles.

• Knowledge of the outdoor recreation sector.

Skills

• Strong verbal, written and digital communication skills – with an ability to convey information clearly with a range of different audiences.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve common goals.
• Ability to use initiative and to be flexible and adaptable in approach.
• Ability to analyse information thoroughly and make sound decisions and recommendations.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Personal Attributes

• A team player able to develop collaborative, strong and effective working relationships.
• Empathetic and patient, with a genuine desire to help supporters and beneficiaries.
• Positive and professional attitude.
• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Interest in walking and engaging people with the outdoors.
• Committed to the principles of inclusion and enabling everyone to feel welcome in the outdoors. 

Values and Behaviours

Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people.

Inclusive

We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.

Inspiring

We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.

Empowering

We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.

Responsible

We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.

To support the Programme Finance Manager in running efficient and effective programme financial accounting, programme financial management and programme financial reporting processes in relation to AKF (UK)’s programmes and grants. To provide support to the full life cycle of grants: from donor concept notes/proposals to final reports. To maintain a close working relationship with AKF (UK) finance and programme teams and relevant staff from across the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) agencies and external donors as required.

Programme financial planning, management, and reporting

In close consultation with the programmes/partnerships team:

• Support the design and implementation of effective quality controls to ensure compliance with donor requirements and to maintain appropriate donor stewardship, including through manuals, checklists, templates, and other tools.

• Monitor spending and activity implementation and ensure regular scheduling of grants management meetings, alerting the Programme Finance Manager and Programmes/Partnerships team about significant under or overspend on a timely basis.

• Maintain internal tools that track active grants, cost recoveries and cash balances and ensure they are kept up to date.

• Maintain internal tools tracking pipeline and secured funding (Awards Information Management System -AIMS) and ensure they are kept up to date.

• Prepare financial information for internal reporting purposes, including (but not limited to) the quarterly CEO report, monthly dashboard, and quarterly cash balances (co-finance) report.

Grants management and compliance

• Maintain the grants management tracker so that grants are properly recorded and monitored, ensuring that input from the Programmes/Partnerships team and the Programme Finance Manager are incorporated on a timely basis.

• Undertake administrative tasks related to grants, including setting up of grant codes (pipeline and secured), collecting and forwarding information to different units and executing follow up tasks as required.

• Review budgets for concepts/proposals, ensuring the inclusion of AKF(UK) costs, make recommendations for improvements and liaise with the programme/partnerships team and field units to ensure these are complete, accurate, consistent with the narrative, compliant with donor requirements, and correctly formatted for presentation to donors.

• Support the preparation, review, and submission process for donor financial (and narrative as relevant, e.g. ECHO) reports to ensure compliance with donor requirements; ensure reports are produced on time to a high standard and are consistent with the narrative.

• Ensure timely submission of cash requests as required by donor contracts and internal sub-grant agreements. 

• Prepare donor and internal sub-grant agreements with AKDN agencies, field units, and implementing partners, including (but not limited to) those with co-financing.

• Ensure that donor and AKDN rules are being adhered to regarding procurement, accounting, project expenditure, and implementation of activities through regular reporting, engagement with the field, and remote spot checks.

• Carry out monitoring visits and audits on specific projects as necessary.

• Assist in the preparation, support, and follow up of internal or external grant audits and expenditure verifications of AKDN field units, including direct liaison with auditors as required, and ensure that management (programmes and finance) is apprised, including through maintaining and updating the audit and disallowance summary.

• Develop and deliver relevant training and reference material on grants management, including procurement, donor regulations, IATI, finance and reporting for Programme, Finance, and other field-based staff; act as a resource for agencies/field units on donor regulations and compliance.

• Ensure all AKF (UK) direct grants are reflected on the IATI system and update the required information on a quarterly basis.

Audit, internal controls, and risk

• Contribute on programme finance to all audits and statutory compliance in line with UK and AKF/AKDN regulations and compliance requirements.

• In collaboration with field units, prepare due diligence assessments for potential new partners or donors and ensure these are refreshed periodically.

• Troubleshoot financial, donor compliance and procurement-related queries identified through monitoring grants or as raised by management or field units.

Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Programme Finance Manager or the Head of Finance and Operations. The role will involve travel to countries in which we operate grants. Normally this could be 2 – 3 trips per year.

 Qualifications

• CCAB qualified accountant (desirable).

Experience

• 3 years relevant experience in financial accounting and financial reporting

• Experience of designing and managing effective administrative systems and procedures

• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management

• Experience working in international organisations or donor agencies including field-level implementation highly desirable.

• Experience working with EC, ECHO, DFID or equivalent and familiarity with the various compliance rules and regulations highly desirable.

Skills

• Good interpersonal, customer care and liaison skills with a wide range of stakeholders

• First rate oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure and to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.

• Ability to problem solve, working with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver results.

• Ability to work in a multi-institution network within a multi-cultural environment.

• Fluent in oral and written English

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel

• Excellent numeracy, financial analysis, and financial presentation skills

• Ability to synthesise complex operational and financial details for reporting and presentation.

Knowledge

• Broad understanding and experience of development issues and organisations

• Understanding of and appreciation for ADKN’s goals, values and ethics

• Knowledge of charity accounting 

Must have right to work in the UK.

Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why they want the role, why they want to work for AKF(UK) and how their experiences and skills to date will make them the most suitable applicant for the role.

About Us

Inspire is a charity based in East London. We inspire children and young people across London and beyond, using data to understand the barriers they face and connecting them with a range of employers and opportunities to open doors to their success.

We have over 40 years of experience in delivering high quality services and programmes to children, young people, schools, local authorities and employers. Working alongside our large network of employer volunteers, our programmes inspire and support children and young people to create a positive future for themselves in their journey from the classroom to workplace.  We provide them with independent careers guidance, high aspirations and strong employability skills.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, enthusiastic and confident individual to join us as Programme Manager to develop and manage delivery of Phase 2 of the Early Connect Programme. Following successful delivery of Phase 1, Inspire has been selected to deliver Phase 2 of this pilot programme alongside the GLA/DfE and lead partners Rinova.

This role has responsibility for developing and delivering work related learning activities for young people with the aim of enhancing their skills and understanding of future career opportunities and transitioning into apprenticeships.

All delivery is aimed towards enabling young people to learn about apprenticeship opportunities and how to position themselves to apply and move into employment as an apprentice. You will work closely with young people, employers and business volunteers to deliver fun, engaging and labour market-relevant careers related support and workshops to young people participating in the programme in both online and in-person formats. You will have the chance to be creative through planning, delivering and evaluating the programme to ensure that services are current and meet the needs of all stakeholders.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Managing development, delivery and coordination of work related learning activities for phase 2 of the Early Connect programme.
• Accountable for achieving agreed outcomes, outputs and personal targets including recruitment, employability training and learner progression targets.
• Managing a caseload of participants requiring Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG), confidence building and employability training.
• Accurately managing data and reporting requirements of funders of the Early Connect programme.
• Identifying suitable referral partners including the Jobcentre and training providers, from which to recruit job seekers and course participants.
• Maintaining and building effective relationships with programme participants and stakeholders.

Please see our job description for further details.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter.

Inspire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. We will review applications as we receive them and aim to appoint as soon as we meet the right person.  We reserve the right to close the application process early if we find a suitable candidate.

Interviews will include a skills based test.

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants.

The Big House has one mission: to enable care leavers and at-risk young people to fulfil their potential. Through drama and tailored long-term support we help care leavers and at-risk young people overcome traumas experienced in childhood so they can make the complex transition from looked-after child to independent adult. The Big House's main activities are: weekly drop-in drama and employment workshops and the 3-month Open House Project which runs twice yearly.

Our work in PRUs started in 2024 when it was noted that young people who are referred to The Big House had often spent some time in alternative education provisions. We wanted to reach these young people earlier in their life to introduce them to The Big House both as a potential support network after finishing school and a creative channel through which to build important skills like teamwork and communication. We currently work with six PRUs across London but hope to expand the programme in the next academic year.

We are now looking for a Programme Manager to manage the PRU programme to ensure its success. The ideal candidate would be an experienced drama facilitator with a passion for social change who can lead our work in PRUs. The Programme Manager will be responsible for designing the workshop curriculum, managing facilitation, and ensuring the smooth-running of the programme. This role would suit someone who is committed to making a long term success of The Big House’s PRU programme.

This role is 24 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks) with a working pattern of 9am - 4pm for 4 days per week. Working location is split between in-person delivery in schools, at the office and remote working.

First Give is a national charity that inspires young people to make a difference to the causes they care about. We do this through working in partnership with schools to create opportunities for young people to give to the causes and charities that mean something to them. Our core programme is a fully resourced scheme of work that guides an entire year group of students to engage with local charities and causes, and then carry out social action (fundraising, raising awareness, campaigning, volunteering etc.) in support of them.

Our vision is of a more generous society where everyone is willing and able to give back to the causes and charities that matter to them. Our values inform what we do at First Give. We are:

· Altruistic

· Inspiring

· Empowering

· Collaborative

· Professional

This is an exciting time for First Give, as we have recently launched our three-year strategy and our ambition to activate the generosity of a million young people by 2034.

Programme Manager Role

The Programme Manager will be responsible for growing the First Give network in the Midlands. Growth across the Midlands plays a part in our recently launched strategy, and the Programme Manager will use their understanding of the education sector to build relationships with key stakeholders and grow our number of partner schools.

Contract: Full time, permanent. 37.5 hours per week (typically 9am-5.30pm, but with occasional early starts and late finishes dependent on events and school visits)

Salary: £33,000 p.a.

Location: Working from home in the Midlands, with regular travel to schools across region. Occasional travel to First Give’s London office in West Hampstead and other locations in England and Wales for team meetings will also be required.

Reporting to: Head of Programmes

Person Specification

Essential:

· Passionate about young people and their potential to drive social change 

· Experience developing strong relationships across a range of stakeholders, including senior leaders

· Experience managing and supporting a large caseload of “client” relationships

· Strong understanding of the education sector, schools and the realities of teaching

· Superb organisation and prioritisation skills

· Confident, experienced and engaging public speaker, presenter and facilitator

· Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

· Excellent attention to detail and high standards

· Proactive, independent worker able to work well alone and as part of a team

· Flexible and adaptable to the needs of a scaling organisation

· Full, clean driving licence

Desirable:

· Experience of working in a small, decentralised organisation

· Experience of developing learning resources to achieve specified outcomes, and/or programme design

· Experience coordinating freelance staff

· Experience planning and delivering training

· Familiar with Salesforce

Please refer to attached JD and Person Spec for full list of key responsibilities.

Why work for First Give?

First Give provides many benefits and prides itself on how it treats its staff. Our benefits include:

· 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day annually after 3 full years of service to a maximum of 30 days.

· Three additional days between Christmas and New Year given to staff gratis. An additional day off for your birthday in addition to your annual leave allowance.

· A work from home allowance will be provided.

· Access to Health Assured (health and wellbeing) Employee Assistance Programme.

· Generous training and professional development budget, with regular training offered through the Pears Foundation.

· Multiple team socials and meetings throughout the year.

· 5% employer matched pension contributions.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the benefits of digital and technology and focused on using digital and technology to enable delivery of organisational purpose.  They need to have a strong background in managing cross-organisational change programmes, experience of stakeholder management, and a focus on meeting the needs of our users.

About the role 

We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to manage the delivery of digital and technology change programmes across Shelter.

Role specifics 

To succeed, you will need significant programme management experience, with knowledge of different project management tools: Agile, Waterfall and Lean. We want you to have experience of managing risk and budgets, and have strong cross organisational stakeholder management experience, with the ability to negotiate and influence decision-making.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society. 

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. 

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team 

This role sits within Shelter’s Technology & Data (T&D) team, which is made up of 40+ people based across the country with bases in London, Sheffield and Edinburgh. The T&D Department supports a range of software, systems and platform tools.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday 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.

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. 

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

Impactful research & partnerships. Expert communication. Global vision. 

Senior Programme Manager (International Partnerships)

£56,000 - £59,000 (+ )

Reports to: Head of Strategic Evidence

Department: Policy, Information and Communications

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

*Due to its international nature, this role will regularly involve attending morning and evening meetings and events outside of 9am-5pm hours. We know that flexibility is important and we pride ourselves on the level of flexibility we offer. As a part of our commitment to work-life balance, you will receive time off in lieu (TOIL) for attending these meetings and events.

Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office). This role will involve international travel c.1-2 time per annum.

Visa sponsorship: Cancer Research UK can consider visa sponsorship for this vacancy. If this applies to you, please ensure that this is clearly marked on your application.

Closing date: 07 March 2025 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible.

Recruitment process: One to two competency-based interviews (depending on application volumes)

Interview date: From the week commencing 17 March 2025

How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.

The programme is essential to Cancer Research UK's life-saving mission. The ICBP (owned by Cancer Research UK and our international partners across 22 jurisdictions, 8 countries, and 3 continents) is a unique and innovative collaboration uniting clinicians, policymakers, researchers, and data experts globally. This programme produces high-quality research to measure and understand international variation in cancer survival rates, identify best international practices, and generate insights needed for policy and practice change. Through this multi-disciplinary international collaboration and knowledge sharing, we aim to improve global cancer services, outcomes, and survival rates, helping to create a world where everyone can live longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.

As a Senior Programme Manager, you will lead and coordinate this complex, multi-faceted programme and our partners. You will drive the ICBP's delivery and impact, achieving evidence-based improvements in cancer-related policy and practice across international jurisdictions. Your responsibilities will include overseeing research collaborations, acting as the programme ambassador, engaging with industry leaders to translate research into actionable policy and practice, ensuring compliance, managing the budget, and leading the Programme Management Team.

This varied and autonomous role offers the chance to be part of our global effort to make a significant impact on cancer policy and care. If you are a research, policy, or international development professional with experience managing partnerships, programmes, and projects who possess strong research, communication, organisational, and leadership skills, we'd love for you to join our mission.

What will I be doing?

Programme Management:

• Overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day management of the International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership (ICBP) programme, ensuring key milestones are met and progress is communicated across the partnership.

• Developing strong relationships with key international and UK stakeholders ensuring a coordinated approach to engagement by the Programme Management Team.

• Ensuring appropriate legal agreements and funding are in place with ICBP partner jurisdictions and commissioned researchers; and onboarding any new jurisdictions.

• Ensuring appropriate governance structures are in place to support the successful delivery of the programme (including clinical committees, local leads groups etc).

• Collaborating with the Senior Research Manager to ensure the successful delivery of all commissioned research projects.

  • This may include grant management, facilitating support for principal investigators, and sharing evidence through ICBP communication channels.

• Managing risks, developing appropriate mitigations, and escalating effectively.

• Coordinating and leading communications with the ICBP Programme Board (PB) and providing regular programme updates to the ICBP chair, deputy chair, and Cancer Research UK PB member.

• Undertaking other projects/activities as required (including other international activities as appropriate).

• Managing and overseeing the ICBP budget ensuring that income and expenditure are tracked and allocated appropriately.

• Overseeing and contributing to agenda, minutes, action lists, and papers for all meetings ensuring good communication between all parties and chairing meetings.

• Maintaining delivery against the ICBP's vision and strategic priorities.

Communications:

• Overseeing ICBP communications including correspondence, newsletters, web pages, and online events.

• Leading on the organisation of ICBP networking events at conferences etc.

• Ensuring a high profile for the ICBP across Cancer Research UK by networking with colleagues across the charity to identify opportunities to advance the vision of the partnership.

• Developing a strategic approach to maintaining and raising the profile of collaborative work through the development of impactful communications.

• Proactively developing and consolidating relationships with stakeholders and positively influencing senior stakeholders ensuring communication across all levels to build a consensus between all partners

• Acting as an ambassador for ICBP and Cancer Research UK.

Line Management:

• Line managing the Programme Management Team (c.2 direct reports).

• Assigning responsibilities and having oversight of work plans as well as developing personal and professional development plans.

What skills will I need?

• Background in research, policy, or international development with experience managing partnerships, programmes, and projects.

• Professional or post-graduate qualification in a relevant field with a research component (e.g., health, biomedical science, policy, international development).

• Proven track record in building credible and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders (including health professionals) and experience in negotiating, influencing, and building consensus at all levels (including leadership and Board).

• Experience commissioning and managing research and tendering processes with an understanding of legal and governance frameworks.

• Strong organisational, prioritisation, and planning skills with a proactive and flexible approach to managing fast-paced projects, responding to changing priorities, and managing and escalating risks.

• Budget management experience (c. £2-3m+) with an ability to negotiate with funders and suppliers for quality and value for money.

• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to write concise and engaging reports, briefings, and papers; distil complex information, and make clear recommendations for action.

• Experience interpreting research findings and drawing contextually sound conclusions.

• Coaching and mentoring experience with the ability to manage, inspire, and motivate a team, set clear objectives, and evaluate performance effectively.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our .

Additional Information

For more information about working with us please or contact us at .

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: , , , and .

The English-Speaking Union believes every child should be able to make their voice heard. We believe that the ability to progress and to thrive in life relies on oracy – speaking and listening – skills, which are not currently a prominent part of the school curriculum. Our debate, public speaking and cultural exchange programmes help young people to engage with the world, to speak more confidently and to listen to and understand different points of view. These skills improve young people’s attainment, emotional intelligence and social skills, helping them to live their lives to the fullest.

Income generated by the ESU's property is vital to supporting our charitable work, it is crucial that we maximise its potential and manage it correctly.

The Corporate Services team provides essential support and strategic direction across the organisation. We lead on organisational strategy, ensuring alignment with our purpose as defined in the Royal Charter and our long-term goals. Our governance function oversees compliance, risk management, and performance frameworks. The finance team manages budgets, financial planning, and reporting. All of this contributes to effective decision making. We are also responsible for looking after our properties, which includes maintaining oversight of two commercial leases, and maintaining Dartmouth House which is a grade II* listed events venue and our Head Office in Mayfair.

Purpose of this role

This newly created fixed term role has three primary responsibilities:

· To ensure that the ESU achieves maximum income from various lease negotiations

· To develop a programme of improvement works for our grade II* listed building

· Prepare the tender for a future tenant on a lease or licence basis for Dartmouth House

Responsibilities and Expectations

(1) Hotel lease extension and bedroom lease renewal

· Liaise with the surveyor and other agents on contract negotiations

· Conduct due diligence checks on the contracting party

(2) Develop the DH improvement works programme

· Commission and oversee a series of feasibility studies to inform a works programme

· Facilitate surveys and assessments in support of the feasibility studies

· Develop a programme of works for Dartmouth House.

· Prepare for pre-planning, full planning permission and listed consent

· Tender for project management services

· Work with the Project Manager to appoint contracted services

· Provide interface between the Senior Leadership Team and project management services

(3) Manage the transition to a new Dartmouth House tenant

· Prepare the tender for a future tenant on a lease or licence basis

· Agree shortlist of parties invited to submit bids

· Appraise offers and make recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team

· Liaise with the surveyor on negotiations with prospective tenant

· Engage the lawyer for creation of new lease/licences

· Build tenant plans into our programme of improvement works

· Oversee the drawdown of Graysons services

(4) Develop a long-term solution for the Mews building

· Support our tenant with conducting a feasibility study of the Mews for bedrooms

· Facilitate a feasibility study for conversion of the Mews to commercial office space

· Prepare for pre-planning, planning permission and listed consent

· Develop a programme of works

· Prepare tender for a future tenant

· Tender for project management services

· Work with Project Manager to appoint contracted services

· Provide interface between SLT and project management services

To successfully deliver on this brief, the successful candidate will need to work closely with the Head of Finance to develop detailed budgets and operate within controls set by the Senior Leadership Team. Much of our property work is dependent on the success of our negotiations.

Skills and Experience

Skills

· Ability to manage multiple property-related projects simultaneously.

· Proven experience in developing works programmes and managing cost plans.

· Strong negotiation skills with surveyors, lawyers, contractors, and tenants.

· Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

· Experience in contract negotiations, drafting, and managing lease agreements, including knowledge of commercial leases and licences.

· Strong research and analytical skills to conduct due diligence on contracting parties.

· Understanding of planning regulations, listed consent processes, and listed buildings

· Experience working closely with finance teams to develop detailed budgets, control expenditure, and ensure projects are delivered within financial constraints.

· Skilled in preparing and evaluating tenders and selecting vendors.

· Knowledge of property law and experience engaging legal professionals.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interface with a variety of professionals.

· Ability to anticipate, assess, and mitigate risks associated with property and lease matters.

Experience

· Demonstrable experience managing property portfolios, leasing, and development projects.

· Involvement in negotiating leases for commercial or hospitality properties, including experience with tenant transitions

· Experience working with senior leadership teams and external professionals such as surveyors, contractors, and legal advisors.

· Familiarity with securing planning permission and listed consent.

· Experience preparing tenders for licensees or lessees and managing tenant onboarding and service transitions.

· Proven track record in taking property projects from feasibility studies to planning, execution, and completion.

Set up in 2009, Renaissance Foundation is a specialist youth charity providing support to two hard-to-reach groups: young carers and young hospital patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses.  While each group has its own specific issues, they also have much in common, suffering from significant educational, social and emotional challenges, including low academic attainment, high rates of unemployment, isolation and lack of self-esteem. Our mission is to inspire these young people to reach their full potential through our three-year programme, using the power of inspiration, creative and digital learning and vocational development.  Our programme is designed to create high aspirations, build resilience and confidence in public settings and support positive engagement with society.

We currently have a team of five full-time employees, based at our youth hub in Aldgate, supporting around 80 young people. We have ambitious plans to grow the charity’s reach significantly in the coming years. 

We are looking for a capable, proactive person to oversee the management of RF’s programmes. You will be at the frontline of our work, working with key partners, young people and other stakeholders to make an impact. You will be responsible for all aspects of programme management and promotion of the programme through various outreach efforts.

Key Contributions

Programme

· Overseeing the planning, management and evaluation of the RF programme including graduate schemes such as mentoring and Youth Board

· Nurturing positive relationships with Programme Partners for successful programme delivery

· Assisting the Programme Director to build effective partnerships with new partners, community organisations, local authorities and other stakeholders where required

· Attending a minimum of one drop-in session/holiday activity per month to support the young people. Term time drop ins take place Wednesdays 5-7pm. Holiday drop-in sessions take place at different times. (Evening work will be time taken back in lieu)

Outreach

· Delivering RF’s Outreach strategy in order to build and enhance visibility and recognition of RF and grow pipeline of young people joining the charity

· Managing referral partner relationships across London (including schools, hospitals, young carer services and others), nurturing existing relationships and building new partnerships.

· Organising events that inspire referrals to RF including delivering school assemblies, presenting at meetings and taking other external visits as required

· Analysing referral data to identify opportunities and priorities

General

· Collaborating with/supporting the programme team on an adhoc basis as required

· Ensuring safeguarding principles and procedures are always followed to protect the welfare of young people, including identifying, responding and reporting any safeguarding concerns.

Please see the job description for more details.

We're eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who check all the boxes. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter by Monday 3 March. Successful candidates will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including references and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and we welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, religion, socio-economic background or any other difference.

About Planet Patrol:

Our vision is a world where all beings can enjoy our waterways, free from pollution. We are a global community dedicated to placing people-powered environmental data at the heart of decision-making. Through our unique anywhere, anytime, anybody approach to citizen science, we gather critical evidence of water and litter pollution to drive solutions that protect both environmental and human health. Our data and citizen science methods have been featured in academic journals (Stanton, et al., 2022) and media investigations (Channel 4 and ITV), enhancing public and scientific knowledge of litter pollution.

We are now at a pivotal moment of growth and evolution. This means you must thrive in a start-up environment and have a can-do attitude to problem solving. You’ll be one of only a handful of employees and a team of excellent freelancers. This is a great opportunity to really shape the organisation and our impact. Whilst this role is fixed term, we hope to secure enough funding to make the role permanent. 

Head of Programmes & Campaigns

Role details: Remote with travel expected at least once a month.

Salary: £45,000 FTE

Hours per week: 30 hours (4 days)

Terms: One year fixed term contract with the potential to become permanent based on funding.

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and forward-thinking Head of Programmes & Campaigns to join our small but dynamic team. In this new role, you will work closely with our Founder, Lizzie Carr MBE, to revolutionise how we address environmental challenges by leading and expanding our programmes and campaigns. You will manage a team to drive initiatives that bridge water quality, environmental health, and public policy. Plus, you’ll oversee Planet Patrol’s free mobile app and build collaborative relationships with other NGOs. This is an exciting, varied and hands-on role perfect for someone that likes to work in an agile environment.

Key responsibilities:

● Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team of three direct reports and a network of contractors, that develops and manages all of Planet Patrol’s programmes and campaigns.

● Programme Development: Design and implement comprehensive programme plans with clear milestones and deliverables. Monitor performance, measure impact, and adjust strategies to achieve ambitious outcomes.

● Representation and Advocacy: Serve as a spokesperson for Planet Patrol at key events, conferences, and media engagements. Cultivate relationships with stakeholders and policymakers to advance our mission.

● Business Development: Leverage key metrics and insights to craft persuasive proposals and pitches, securing diverse revenue streams. Provide detailed budget analyses to support new initiatives and oversee budgets for all existing programmes.

● App Oversight: Collaborate with contractors to enhance our free app, introducing new features and ensuring improvements align with budget constraints and user needs.

● Adaptive Strategy & Problem-Solving: Embrace ambiguity by pivoting approaches when faced with new information or changing circumstances. Break down complex challenges to inform creative strategies and continuously refine campaigns based on lessons learned.

● Strategic Collaboration:  work closely with the Founder and Board of Advisors to shape the organisation’s long term strategy, ensuring objectives remain ambitious yet achievable.

Role Requirements

● Minimum 3 years in programmes and campaign delivery.

● Proven leadership in managing programmes and campaigns within dynamic, start-up, or similar environments.

● Demonstrated success in collaborating with NGOs, coalition groups, and cross-functional teams.

● Exceptional project management skills and keen attention to detail.

● Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage contractors.

● In-depth knowledge of environmental issues—especially pollution—and a passion for driving change.

● Strong analytical skills to break down complex problems and develop innovative, creative strategies.

● A proactive mindset with a willingness to explore unconventional paths, learn from failures, and drive breakthrough outcomes.

● A commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

● Strong interpersonal abilities with experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders.

● Capability to respond to external events with relevant communications.

● Legal right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

What We Offer:

Planet Patrol values collaboration, innovation, and a healthy work-life balance. That’s why we’re proud to be a 4-day week employer. We offer a flexible, remote working environment, paired with regular opportunities to connect as a team. We’re a vibrant, mission-driven non-profit that supports professional growth, alongside wellbeing. We offer a generous annual leave package, your birthdays off and encourage you to get out into nature whenever possible.

Please submit your CV and covering letter, highlighting your suitability for the role, via Charity Jobs. Applications close midnight Sunday 23 March. First stage interviews will be held on 27 March.

 Find out more vist our website 

Grants Manager-Ukraine Humanitarian Programme 

Salary: £42K per annum. 

Contract status: 2-year fixed term contract 

***Please download the job description for full details. Applicants must have relatable experience in the Humanitarian sector, with experience gained within any of DEC's 15 member charities is hugely desirable*** 

The Ukraine Humanitarian appeal raised £439 million and helped an estimated 6.9 million people in Ukraine and neighbouring countries. The Grants Manager is integral in working closely with DEC colleagues and member charities to build and sustain, a solid understanding of the evolving humanitarian context. The Grants Manager will also lead on oversight of the DEC Ukraine programme including the reporting cycle, adaptive programming and facilitate strong and relevant engagement with DEC member charities and local partners as well as external briefings over the duration of the response. 

Key responsibilities: 

Communication and Collaboration 

• Key programmes point of contact regarding the DEC funded programme, responding to enquiries from member charity programmes and other related staff, facilitating timely and accurate communication. 

• Maintain strong understanding of response context. 

• Manage and provide timely, response briefings to internal and external audiences, key stakeholders including the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office [FCDO] and, other key stakeholders. 

• Travel to Ukraine and surrounding response countries to deliver workshops with members and their local partners. 

Analysis and Reporting 

• Review, evaluate, and advise on member charity project plans and reports for consistency, trends analysis and coherence of data across submitted documentation. 

• Contribute to the review and analysis of plans and reports submitted by member charities in response to DEC appeals. 

• Share timely and relevant information and analysis from plans and reports with DEC member charities and local partners.

• Manage external reporting requirements including preparation of stakeholder reports and infographics. 

Management and Leadership 

• Coordinate the team’s surge capacity to deliver points above, which may involve managing and inducting a team of external consultants and training them in the use of our knowledge management system [Box]. 

• Coordinate with the Programme Quality, Accountability & Learning team to ensure monitoring, learning and accountability initiatives are timely and appropriate to the response. 

• Support with real-time reviews, community perception studies and other related MEAL activities. 

If you have recently worked in a humanitarian team in any of DEC’s 15 member charities, or have demonstratable humanitarian experience within the Ukraine response or other large scale Humanitarian responses, with the competence to prepare timely/accurate reports and deliver credible presentations to diverse audiences, then you will be perfect to join an incredible team and organisation at the DEC.

We cannot predict the need for a future appeal, but should one occur during the contract for this role, the successful applicant may be asked to stay on for an extended period. 

How to apply 

Please provide an anonymised CV & cover letter and state your initials (only) on both documents. Please send both (anonymised) documents sharing your full name in the email correspondence 

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. 

The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent, to these recruitment procedures. 

The LEAP programme launched in January 2019 and this role was created in 2022 as an outcome of an interim programme evaluation. The aim of the role was to embed the LEAP Programme within MSF and to facilitate the understanding and functioning of the programme, both at field level and within the MSF HR network.

The postholder works closely with the LEAP Programme Manager and MSF HR departments and across the movement, including at field and operational level.

The role now focuses on:

1. Working with HR colleagues and key stakeholders to implement the programme effectively.
2. Supporting current and prospective students to address the barriers which they face. This is particularly through targeted recruitment and support efforts for those coming from specific staff demographics which are underrepresented in the programme.

DEPARTMENT: Programmes

HOURS: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

LOCATION: Any MSF office (OC, partner section, or branch office) within + / - 3 hours of London/UK time zone, with 2 days per week minimum working in that MSF office. Expected core working hours 10:00-15:00 London/UK time. Ability to travel occasionally (within the UK and, if needed, to a European office) is required.

SALARY: Salary: £45,643.41 per annum

Internal salary grade: 15.1

Deputy Programme Manager (ACP 360, MAEP, CAPSS)
£35,791 - £39,651 pa, plus excellent benefits
London (including flexible working)
Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity that will require the post-holder to work across multiple projects based within the College Centre for Quality Improvement at RCPsych, primarily:

· Multi-source assessment for Consultant Psychiatrists (ACP 360)
· Multi-source Assessment of Expert Practice (MAEP)
· Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Surveillance System (CAPSS)

ACP 360 and MAEP provide online multi-source feedback systems for psychiatrists, supporting their appraisal and revalidation as doctors. CAPSS facilitates epidemiological research into rare mental health disorders and clinical events amongst children and adolescents across the UK and Ireland.

You will have an interest in multi-source feedback, quality improvement in patient care and mental health research. You will have experience of project management, an exceptional eye for detail and have excellent organisational, writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities include supervising the Project Administrator, overseeing project plans, managing, developing and testing online systems, data management, event planning, website management and support to the CAPSS Executive Committee.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure Barring Service check.

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 (RCPsych) is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 21,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is an award winning, values-based organisation.

Closing date: 27 February 2025.
Interviews: 10 March 2025.