Programme Manager Jobs in Harpenden

Use your business leadership skills to nurture the spiritual growth, personal development & social responsibility of children & young people.

About us

We are a provider of creative digital content for Catholic schools throughout England and Wales, with an ambition to expand our work into new areas. We use story - drama, narration, personal testimony - to speak to the hearts and minds of children and young people about the issues that most matter to them and most impact their lives. Presented through a Catholic lens, our programmes help pupils to navigate the complexities they experience growing up.

Our vision is a world where children and young people, alongside their teachers and parents, discover ‘life to the full’. Our mission is to nurture spiritual growth, personal development and social responsibility by sharing inspiring creative content through a Catholic lens. And our values flow from respect for the innate dignity and worth of every person, made in God’s image. 

The Role

We now seek a Director of Business and Finance to join our small Senior Leadership Team and provide business leadership to the next phase of our growth. We are fortunate to have a strong business model that is underpinned by a team of 12 fantastically talented staff. Your role will be to ensure that organisational decision-making and growth is guided by strong financial thinking, principles and planning, and strategic discipline.

The Person 

You will bring business leadership experience in an organisation at least of similar size and complexity, ideally in a growth context. You'll enjoy working in a rigorous but vibrant, creative culture, and will have a clear and demonstrable appreciation for the Christian and/or Catholic tradition and what it offers. This will lead to a passion for bringing the depth and richness of the Catholic vision to our culture and for helping children, young people, teachers and parents discover how to 'live life to the full'. 

If this sounds like you, please see the job pack attached and consider applying. Application deadline is 14th March 2025.

Job Title - Senior Administrator

Contract - Permanent

Hours - 35 hours per week

Salary - £25,500 per annum

Location – Homebased with some travel onto the Coram Campus, London

 

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

About Coram Beanstalk

Coram Beanstalk wants a future where every child becomes a reader.

We enable people to give children positive experiences of reading through the wider support they need to switch on to reading, learn to read and become confident, independent readers.

We manage volunteers as part of our core business: one to one reading support in primary schools.  We also deliver early years and secondary programmes, and training and support to parents/carers, school communities and other organisations. We generate income from these customers and a range of fundraising sources.

Operating within the Coram Group, Coram Beanstalk has a small and dynamic staff team, with the Salesforce system sitting at the heart of all our activities.

About the role

We are seeking a friendly, confident person who can work under their own initiative and is looking to further their career in administration. You would be working in a suitable home working environment, regularly connecting online with the administration team to ensure our volunteers and school partners receive a positive and helpful response to their enquiries and maintain efficiency and data integrity through our onboarding processes.

The Senior Administrator will be key to the efficiency of the administration team to ensure our volunteers and school partners receive a friendly and helpful response to their enquiries and a smooth on boarding experience. As part of a panel, you will assess the suitability of volunteers to ensure Safer Recruitment practices are upheld. 

As well as being responsible for your own administration workload, you will coordinate the tasks of a small team of administrators using the Salesforce task queue ensuring capacity is effectively deployed to meet the needs of the charity using your judgement to prioritise tasks to keep the customer journey running smoothly.

You will be need to become confident in using the Salesforce CRM system to maintain efficiency and data integrity through our onboarding processes, and will work closely with our Support Team Manager and Administration and Process Manager to improve efficiency. 

The Coram Beanstalk team is friendly and welcoming, everyone will help you to both settle in and thrive within your role working for a cause you care about.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application. Please note, we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable amount of high quality applicants to take forward to interview prior to the closing date.

Closing date: 17th March 2025 23.59pm

Interview date:  26th or 27th March via Zoom

Expected start date: 6th May 2025

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

World Jewish Relief provides life-saving and life-changing action to people in crisis around the world. We work with our trusted local partners to help people survive the consequences of conflict and disaster, to thrive and rebuild their lives. We deliver programmes using our expertise, with urgency to achieve maximum and sustainable impact for those within and beyond our community.

We are seeking a talented Digital Marketing Officer to oversee our UK and USA website's performance, ensure smooth functionality, and manage paid social media campaigns. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, marketing knowledge, and strategic thinking to enhance our digital presence and drive business growth. You will report into the Head of Marketing and be part of the Communications and Marketing team.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing, updating, and maintaining the UK & USA websites (WordPress).
• Ensuring overall performance optimisation to enhance navigation and improve the user experience 
• Implementing SEO best practices and on-page optimisation.
• Designing and creating landing pages for various marketing campaigns and events, including developing compelling web copy content.
• Tracking and analysing website traffic, user behaviour, and conversions using Google Analytics
• Developing and executing paid social media campaigns across platforms in partnership with our media agency (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, etc.).
• Creating compelling ad creatives and copy in collaboration with the design team.
• Monitoring, analysing, and optimising campaign performance based on KPIs.
• Supporting the Head of Marketing in developing and executing creative, multi-channel campaigns to drive audience acquisition and conversion across the UK and USA.

You should have:

• Demonstrable experience in digital marketing, website management, and paid social media campaigns.
• Proficiency in CMS platforms and basic HTML/CSS knowledge.
• Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, and Google Ads.
• Experience working within digital communications and proven track record in delivering digital campaigns to grow profile and engagement and drive action.
• Experience in writing compelling and effective copy to engage with specific audiences.
• Experience in reporting on campaign performance and presenting findings in clear and engaging ways. 
• Good understanding of online user experience, usability and accessibility, online publishing standards and technologies.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and website performance optimisation.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret data-driven insights.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to effectively convey marketing ideas to stakeholders and customers. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays. After 2 years’ service holiday entitlement increases to 25 days.
• Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
• Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries.
• Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work. related concerns or free counselling if needed.
• Season ticket / travel to work loan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• On Friday the office closes at 3pm.
• We encourage flexible working and offer a range of flexible working options

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role. You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must share our desire to assist those who need help based on their vulnerability, not their identity, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.

To apply

Please upload a CV and a cover letter which answers the following questions to help demonstrate your suitability for the role:

• What attracted you to this role and why do you want to work for World Jewish Relief?
• What trends do you see shaping digital marketing in the charity sector?

Future Gardeners is starting a new phase of its activities to enable, manage and deliver horticultural education and training programmes delivered by partners in London and the South-East.The Fundraising Officer will take the lead in fundraising and managing the website.

Are you passionate about community greenspaces and committed to inspiring others to feel the same?

The Orchard Project is looking for a Communications & Fundraising Officer with a proven track record of creating engaging digital content that really stands out from the crowd. You’ll also play a key role in helping to nurture our emerging individual giving programme. 

This part-time role (3 days a week) requires an excellent communicator with a keen eye for detail who is used to co-ordinating effective, creative marketing campaigns. 

Salary £29,642-£31,642 pro-rata new starter salary (plus London weighting of £4000 pro-rata if applicable) along with 5% employers pension, and additional training and wellbeing benefits. 

Since 2009, we’ve brought over 640 orchards into the heart of urban communities, specifically in areas of high deprivation where there is limited access to nature. We also train local people in the skills needed to care for those orchards, ensuring they remain viable for generations to come.

Key activity responsibilities of this role

Communications & Marketing (estimated to be 60%)

• Create engaging content for social media, our website, and other channels, working with the Communications Manager
• Work with the team to help broaden the diversity of our audience and engage new supporters
• Write a bi-annual supporter newsletter via Mailchimp, and assist project managers to create regional newsletters
• Work as part of a team to plan marketing campaigns with the aim of either growing our supporter base or raising funds for our work
• Develop inspiring case studies about our work and beneficiaries for use on social media, web, press, funding reports and bids
• Support The Orchard Project’s in-person and online events
• Assist staff with promoting events and courses via social media, Eventbrite and our website
• Assist with content gathering at in-person events to support storytelling
• Develop and maintain an effective, organised photo library for use across the organisation
• Other communications tasks as requested by the Communications Manager

Fundraising support (estimated to be 40%)

• Working alongside the Head of Fundraising, develop and implement a plan for growing and retaining our individual giving donor network
• Co-ordinate and execute a digital fundraising plan for supporter engagement, working alongside the Communications Manager and Head of Fundraising
• Support the creation of donor communications, such as thankyou letters and impact reports that ensure our donors feel valued and engaged
• Gather and organise key information to support our fundraising bids
• Provide audience insight and analysis on donor engagement and fundraising campaigns
• Other fundraising tasks as requested by the Head of Fundraising

We want The Orchard Project’s staff team to be as diverse as the communities we support. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age or disability. 

More details about how to apply can be found on our website.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 23rd March 2025 

Location: Europe (East and West)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (subject to local regulations). Proportion of office/home based work to be determined. Given the nature of the role and geographical spread of the Mission, a good degree of flexibility in working hours is required.

Travel: The role will require some international travel.

Reporting to: CEO International

Key Relationships: International CEO of MWBI

International Executive Team

Affiliate and Program/Field Country Directors

International Board Members  

Annual salary: £90,000 GBP; €100,000 EUR Geographic differential will be applied based on location. Candidates must have the right to work in the country from which they are applying

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: Full-time

Candidate level: Senior Executive

 Background

Mission Without Borders (MWBI) is an international network of Christians who journey with the poor and marginalized, bringing practical and spiritual support with hope of a better future, enabling and encouraging people to lift themselves out of poverty, always sharing the hope found in Jesus Christ. We serve people without regard to their religion or ethnic background.

Mission Without Borders International leads and co-ordinates the work of six countries in Eastern Europe where we conduct our program work and twelve countries where we raise support for these programs and associated MWBI costs. An international executive team (IET) supports this work in terms of program maintenance and development, fundraising, communications, finance, risk management and compliance and it and digital.

Purpose of role

The overarching governing body of the Mission is the Board of Mission Without Borders International. The International Board are seeking a senior International Fundraising Director who will help drive our fundraising strategy by strengthening and diversifying our fundraising sources. The Mission requires an experienced leader with a proven track record in international fundraising who will inspire our international fundraising teams to differentiate and grow income as we enter this new phase of strategic growth.

The International Fundraising Director will provide leadership, oversight and guidance to the Mission’s National Fundraising Directors. They will: implement and manage the diversification of income, including major donor income and field sourced income; work closely with the digital team in fundraising and communication; engage with field countries on beneficiary management and sponsor engagement; lead on impact reporting and work with other members of IET to lead the executive and operational elements of the Mission.

A strong communicator and strategic thinker with practical fundraising experience, they will be an experienced leader and innovative thinker focused on the development of a team and capable of working well with the existing team. They will have significant practical experience of major donors, trusts and foundations, institutional, and corporate fundraising together with a deep understanding of individual fundraising through sponsorship and appeals.

Primary responsibilities

Donor development and outreach

· To provide strategic direction, leadership and drive for fundraising in all new development areas across the Mission. They will have direct responsibility for raising funds at the international level with a specific focus on driving forward major donors, trusts and institutions income as this is currently an underdeveloped source of income for the Mission. They will also lead the development of field sourced fundraising.

· Deliver strategic plans for driving income growth, diversifying income sources and improving donor engagement by incorporating traditional and digital fundraising methods.

· Lead the International Fundraising Team to deliver strategic objectives across all fundraising channels, support National Fundraising Directors, create a collaborative fundraising culture across the organization internationally, and monitor fundraising metrics to deliver growth and efficiency.

· Create a donor-centric fundraising culture, implementing systems and reporting to deliver effective supporter journeys across all disciplines.

· Lead in understanding fundraising trends and working with National Fundraising Directors to improve agility in response to these trends and detailed data analysis of internal trends.

· Define and drive the annual calendar of global fundraising campaigns, supporting materials, driving communications and assessing impact.

· Understand and engage in corporate change program delivery, providing input and leadership to ensure that donor and beneficiary journeys are linked.

· Develop and implement fundraising policies and procedures, particularly around major donors to ensure local and international consistency and compliance.

· Utilize digital resources to drive engagement, reporting and strategy delivery.

· Speak at fundraising community events, conferences and donor events.

Budgeting and reporting

· Oversight of the annual and rolling five-year budgets to ensure local and international fundraising achieve the Mission’s overall strategic goals for income and related expenditure.

· Work closely with the CFO and CEO to drive the annual planning and budgeting process.

· Drive consistency in restricted and unrestricted giving reporting.

Leadership and management

· Work with the International Executive Team to drive the Mission’s international strategy.

· Collaborate with and coach the National Fundraising Directors to meet strategic goals.

· Nurture team members in excellence in operational tasks as well as personal development, ensuring an engaged and fulfilled team.

· Participate in Mission events, training and conferences to engage and inspire peers to drive strategic goals and ensure best practice.

· Network in the fundraising community.

· Participate in and inspire the Mission in its spiritual and biblical foundations.

Profile

There is a high level of desirability that the candidate is a committed and active Christian, able to sign the Mission statement of faith (evangelical in nature) and able to thrive in an atmosphere where spiritual, missional and humanitarian objectives intertwine in an environment where faith and business skills overlap. This commitment to a Christian ethos is fundamental to who we are and why we do what we do.

Experience required

· Relevant degree or equivalent in experience.

· Proven senior level experience as an international fundraiser and team leader, managing in complex environments, with a servant heart.

· Senior level experience in direct fundraising in the areas of major donors.

· Development and implementation of strategic and operational plans for fundraising.

· Setting, managing, and reporting on international budgets.

· Strong stakeholder management experience including Board reporting experience

· Experience in building and nurturing high performing teams.

· Ability to empower and motivate staff at all levels.

· Brand development and management experience.

· Understanding of charity law and regulations and ability to guide in multiple jurisdictions.

Experience desired

· History of work experience in an organization with a similar ethos to MWBI.

· Experience in the humanitarian sector and donor management working with various international, institutional, government donors and authorities.

· Monitoring and evaluation experience for major donors, institutions and trusts.

· Overseas fundraising experience.

· Streamlining disparate reporting systems and processes.

· Salesforce system use and integration.

Personal traits desired

· Be able to share the Christian aims and ethos of MWB and agree with the MWB Mission statement with a high degree of enthusiasm.

· Willingness to lead and participate in devotions, prayer meetings and staff conferences to enhance the spiritual health of the organisation.

· Be able to work sensitively with those of different cultures and church backgrounds.

· Willing and able to travel internationally and work unsocial hours when required.

· Calm and adaptable with an ability to work within a flexible and busy environment.

· Collaborative team leader, committed to driving a strong internal culture.

· A committed Christian willing to lead and express their faith articulately and actively pursue ongoing personal, emotional and spiritual development within the life of a local church.

· Commitment to Equal Opportunities and safeguarding.

The deadline for application is Sunday 23rd March 2025.

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Daryl Upsall International actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. In recruiting candidates, we seek candidates with the proven skills required; irrespective of race, gender, religion or belief, age, disability or sexual orientation.

The NSPCC's mission is to end cruelty to children in the UK.  In order to carry out its charitable work and achieve its strategic objectives, the NSPCC must communicate efficiently and effectively with the maximum possible impact, relevance and emotional resonance to engage all key audiences including supporters, professionals, service users, volunteers and the public across a variety of channels. 

The prime purpose of the NSPCC's Marketing and Planning team is to deliver timely and effective best practice marketing and compelling strategic insight driven marketing priority campaigns and propositions, working in partnership with several teams including other teams in marketing and planning,  brand and content, media and internal comms.

Could you be our next Associate Head of Communications Planning and Insight?  We are looking for someone with strategic planning skills, strong leadership, project management and influencing skills are essential due to the need to engage a diverse range of key stakeholders, to work collaboratively across the organisation. 

Job purpose

• Leadership facilitation across all marketing and communication for the organisation to ensure external comms deliver against key goals: Brand Awareness and Consideration, Give Time, Give Money, Use our free and paid services. Ensuring external communication is audience led.
• Support teams from across the organisation to operationalise this plan within our organisational communications planning process.
• Manage the marketing and communication directorates business planning process to set the annual plan for the directorate and report back on the plan on a quarterly basis.
• Lead on the management of the supporter experience team, who deliver support journeys for the organisation. Play your part in the new supporter centricity programme.
• Oversee an organisation's marketing research and consumer insight strategy, and ensuring the application of insight to supporter engagement, marketing and communication strategies.'

 About you

We are looking for someone with 

• Evidence of a substantial track record of success in working in strategic marketing, insight and planning, dealing with a wide range of marketing disciplines including through the line campaigns, digital and social influence.
• Substantial experience of strategic marketing and communications planning and financial planning. Including the use of strategic frameworks to support the strategic communications planning.
• Excellent ability to plan, monitor, and implement major projects to agreed deadlines often with conflicting priorities.
• Oversee an organisation's marketing research and insight strategy, and ensuring the application of insight to supporter engagement, marketing and communication strategies..

Could this be you? You'll become part of a team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with. You'll discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that'll bring the best out in you. And you'll get to find your own way to make a difference that means more, and that impacts millions of young lives.

About Resolve

Resolve is a local charity with a lot of heart.

Our purpose is to meet the needs of local people who need substance misuse treatment, are homeless or are experiencing poverty. We help people move to manageable, positive lifestyles where they can contribute and enhance their local community.

We know we make a difference because our clients tell us “I was in deep despair, but I was supported beyond belief. It made me feel a much brighter, bigger person. I don’t feel like a broken mum anymore.”

Alongside high levels of job satisfaction, staff also get generous holiday entitlement, flexible working, ongoing training, free parking and employee wellbeing support.

About the role

As a Drug and Alcohol Key Worker, you will play a vital role in developing and delivering a structured programme of group and one-to-one support within our Letchworth Drug and Alcohol team. Your efforts will directly contribute to the well-being and recovery of those in need.Resolve is currently reliant on Trusts and Foundations for funding, and you will spearhead efforts to diversify our income streams and expand our donor base.

The benefits of the role include:

· Impactful Work: Make a significant difference in the lives of individuals in your community.

· Supportive Team: Work within a passionate and collaborative team environment.

· Professional Growth: Opportunities for ongoing professional development and personal fulfilment.

Job Title: Key Worker - Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service.

Location: In Person - Letchworth although you may be asked to work at Welwyn Garden City occasionally.

Hours: Full time. Normal working hours are Monday 9am – 7.30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am – 4.30pm, Friday 9am – 4pm.

Contract: Permanent.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £24,500.00 (rising to £25,550.00 after probation) per year

Accountable to: Recovery Services Manager.

Purpose of Role: To be part of our dedicated Drug and Alcohol key work team. To develop and deliver a structured group programme and one-to-one key work.

Language & Work Authorisation:  English (required) & United Kingdom (required)

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

· Extensive knowledge of substance misuse / mental health and recovery. Lived experience desirable.

· Ability to connect with people at all levels with empathy and understanding.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Confidence in delivering one-to-one key work and group therapy.

Joining Resolve as a Key Worker presents an exciting opportunity, as you will play a pivotal role in supporting service users, assisting in their recovery planning and creating support and referral programs for long term benefit.

Main Responsibilities

· Programme Development: Collaborate with the key work team to design and implement structured group and one-on-one key work programmes.

· Client Assessment: Conduct initial triage and comprehensive assessments, identifying additional health needs for appropriate referrals.

· Case Management: Manage a caseload, providing support to maximise harm reduction for individuals and the community.

· Recovery Planning: Develop, implement and review individual recovery plans and risk assessments.

· Record Keeping: Maintain clear, concise, and accurate client records.

· Support Services: Assist clients in accessing employment, training and education opportunities.

· Team Collaboration: Work flexibly and effectively as part of the team, sharing knowledge and assisting others.

· Networking: Liaise with other agencies and service providers for client referrals and service promotion.

· Review Participation: Engage in procedural and personal review processes, including Personal Development Reviews.

Communication

· Record Management: Handle incoming and outgoing communications responsibly.

· Service Promotion: Promote the service and liaise with external partners.

· Meeting Participation: Attend internal and external meetings and events.

· Team Contributions: Actively participate in team meetings and discussions to enhance service effectiveness.

General

· Compliance: Adhere to internal policies and external standards including health and safety, data protection and safeguarding policies.

· Professional Development: Engage fully in Resolve’s appraisal system, training and learning opportunities.

· Service Evaluation: Contribute to the continual monitoring and evaluation of service provision.

· Flexible Working: Perform other duties as required by line manager. Work at any Resolve site as required.

Person Specification

· Knowledge: Understanding of substance misuse/mental health issues and recovery. Lived experience is desirable.

· Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

· Empathy: Connect with people at all levels with empathy and enthusiasm for helping others.

· IT Proficiency: Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and client management systems.

· Confidence: Confident delivering group therapy and one-to-one keywork. Experience desirable.

· Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

· Creativity: Innovative and creative in all areas of work.

· Motivation: Ability to engage and motivate individuals towards recovery, abstinence and relapse prevention.

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

The closing date is 28th February 2025 with interviews to be held in March 2025.

The National Youth Agency is looking for an experienced Policy & Public Affairs Officer

Are you passionate about youth policy and influencing decision-makers to create meaningful change?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, conducting research, tracking political developments, and supporting advocacy efforts?

Contract: Permanent Contract
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week flexible working
Salary: £29,000 - £33,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Location: Remote working with some travel to meetings and events required.

What we do

Youth work is the best methodology to unlock young people’s potential by providing high quality support and opportunities. Skilled youth workers build relationships that support young people to explore their personal, social, and educational development. Youth work enables young people to develop their voice, influence, and place within society.

As the national body for youth work, NYA has a dual function. We are the professional, statutory, and regulatory body (PSRB) responsible for qualifications, quality standards and safeguarding for youth work and services in England. In line with our charity mission and aims, we also champion youth work through research, advocacy, campaigns, and programmes.

About the Role

This is more than just a job.

As our new Policy & Public Affairs Officer, you will play a key role in tracking policy developments, engaging with stakeholders, and supporting NYA’s public affairs work. You will help ensure that youth work is recognised at all levels of decision-making by producing compelling briefings, monitoring political activities, and supporting strategic events.

This role works within our Policy, Insights, and External Affairs Directorate, reporting directly to the Policy & Public Affairs Manager. Your work in this role will directly contribute to NYA’s mission to champion high-quality youth work across England.

As the role will involve direct work with young people NYA will follow its safer recruitment policy and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check prior to starting their employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and monitor policy developments, parliamentary activity, and government announcements to inform NYA’s advocacy efforts.
• Develop policy briefings, reports, consultation responses, and stakeholder communications to support NYA’s policy and public affairs work.
• Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, public affairs contacts, and key stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and engagement.
• Support youth participation initiatives, helping young people contribute to policy discussions and decision-making.
• Assist in organising and attending policy forums, roundtables, and public affairs events to represent NYA and strengthen its influence.
• Work collaboratively across NYA teams to align policy efforts and enhance advocacy strategies.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• At least 2 years’ experience in policy or public affairs within a charity, government, or think tank, with strong knowledge of UK policy processes and Westminster.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to conduct research, analyse data, and present findings clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong time-management skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and familiarity with project management tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while building strong relationships with colleagues and external partners.
• A passion for policy and public affairs, highly motivated, and a commitment to NYA’s mission and values.

Please download a copy of our Candidate Pack to see full information about the role and requirements.

Why work for us?

Our team members rated NYA 9 out of 10 as an employer 90% would recommend working at NYA to their friends and family.

What our team say about working at NYA*:

‘A great environment to work, with colleagues who I care for & who care about me’
‘I feel INCREDIBLY supported & grateful to work for this fantastic organisation’
‘Always willing to listen, providing trust & freedom as an employer’

*Source: NYA staff survey October 2023

NYA operates as a people-first organisation, prioritising the well-being and needs of its employees.

NYA offers an exceptional flexible working approach which encourages our team to balance professional responsibilities with their personal life.

NYA is committed to supporting the continual personal and professional development of our team and helping them achieve their ambitions including training and corporate mentorship opportunities.

NYA provides:

• 25 days leave plus 8 days
• Employee life assurance scheme
• Up to 5% employer pension contribution
• A comprehensive EAP with access to unlimited specialist support.

To apply now:

Please download our Candidate Pack to find out more about the role and requirements
Please use our online application process to submit the following by Thursday 20th March 2025:

A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements in line with the person specification in the 'About You' section.

A covering letter (maximum 800 words) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specification. Please note that the covering letter is an important part of the selection process and we will not accept CV’s without one.

Diversity monitoring information (optional) This information is requested by our ATS for our EEDI monitoring purposes only. This data will be anonymised and processed in accordance with UK Data Protection Law.

We encourage you to apply without delay as we will close the recruitment process early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Interviews: to be scheduled within 2-weeks after the closing date

At the National Youth Agency, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are deeply committed to embedding equity, equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EEDI) across everything we do.

We believe that a diverse workforce brings invaluable perspectives and strengthens our ability to support young people and the youth work sector effectively.

We are actively seeking applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from minoritised and underrepresented communities, as we work to increase our diversity and representation. Your lived experiences and unique perspectives are crucial in shaping our work and ensuring it reflects the communities we serve.

If you share our passion for making a difference and fostering an inclusive workplace, we encourage you to apply and join us in creating positive social change.

Youth Work changes lives

Which is why we’re committed to ensuring that as many young people as possible get to benefit from it. As the national body for youth work in England, the National Youth Agency (NYA) exists to champion its transformative power. We believe all young people should have the opportunity to benefit from the life-changing impact of extraordinary youth workers and trained volunteers.

We help to grow youth work provision in ways that keep it effective, relevant, safe and engaging, to help millions of young people reach their potential and thrive. We do this by providing guidance, support, advice, training and staff development opportunities for youth workers and youth work organisations. At the heart of everything we do are young people themselves. We work hard to ensure their voices are integrated into all our work, to develop provision that truly meets their needs.

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Title:  Head of Finance
Specifications: Permanent – Full Time
Salary: £63,000 per annum
Location: (Remote) based in the UK, Germany or Denmark.
Closing date: 7 March, 2025

As an experienced and qualified Accountant, you will lead and manage Cochrane’s finance functions; developing and implementing strategies, policies and systems to ensure that they are provided in an effective and efficient manner to support the strategic aims and operational activities of the organisation. You will also contribute to Cochrane’s financial sustainability through inputs to fundraising, product & business development and robust financial management.

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Corporate Services, you will lead our small, friendly and dedicated Finance Team, responsible for the effective management and control of the financial function of a medium sized dynamic Charity. This is a pivotal role leading the financial outcomes, which will directly support senior leadership and top-level decision making and closely partner an array of key non-finance colleagues across the Charity.

Joining our team means becoming part of a mission to enhance global health through reliable, evidence-based practices. You'll collaborate with dedicated professionals and partners worldwide to ensure health decisions are informed by the best available data. Our core values — collaboration, relevance, integrity, and quality — guide all our actions. By joining us, you'll contribute to making a significant impact on health outcomes globally.

Don’t have every single qualification? We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job unless they are a perfect match. At Cochrane, we’re not looking for “perfect matches.” We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and passionate workplace.

So, if you’re excited about this role but don’t have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether it’s this role or another one, you may be just the right candidate.

Cochrane welcomes applications from a wide range of perspectives, experiences, locations and backgrounds; diversity, equity and inclusion are key to our values.

Further information

• The deadline to receive your application is 7 March 2025.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
• The supporting statement should indicate why you are applying for the post, and how far you meet the requirements, using specific examples.
• Interviews will be held on 20 and 21 March 2025.

Purpose of the role 

The purpose of this role is to increase the fundraising capability of The Vitiligo Society and secure the income we need to deliver our support to those affected by vitiligo. It is part of our new fundraising strategy.

Reporting to the Charity Director you will take the lead on establishing a fundraising programme. You will also support our community and membership fundraising, recruiting and supporting volunteer fundraisers and helping to improve and maintain our membership & donation processes.

This job could be for you if you have fundraising experience and are pro-active, organised and motivated to try new things and contribute ideas.

You will be joining a successful charity and bring your skills to an often unacknowledged but truly important cause in a friendly and supportive team environment.

Our Mission

To beat vitiligo by eradicating the psychological, social and physical effects on people’s lives and by finding effective treatments and a cure.

Your Experience

We are looking for a candidate who has a background in charity fundraising, in particular community, Trust and Foundation fundraising.

Key responsibilities

Fundraising from Trusts and Foundations

Leading on applications to trusts and foundations with input from the Charity Director and delivery teams as needed, incl:

• Writing and submitting high quality applications to trusts and foundations that reflect The Vitiligo Society  and our members' stories.

• Researching potential charitable trusts and foundations to approach for funding.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with key personnel in relevant funding organisations.

• Support monitoring and evaluation and coordinate relevant reporting to funders.

• Establishing and maintaining a funders database within our existing CRM system.

Community Fundraising

• Assisting with improving the processes for donations from individuals.

• Working in cooperation with the staff, trustees and volunteers to develop and deliver up to 3 fundraising campaigns per year (a minimum of 1).

• Recruiting and supporting community volunteers to undertake fundraising activities.

Other Fundraising

• Working with the Charity Director to develop the organisation’s Trusts and Community fundraising strategy.

• Assist with the development of a corporate fundraising strategy as appropriate.

• Assist with the reporting on income generation and evaluating progress.

• Keeping up to date with best practice in fundraising and fundraising trends.

People Management 

• Oversee the engagement of volunteer fundraisers, supporting them to undertake community fundraising activities and sharing their stories to inspire others. 

• Build, and encourage, positive working relationships with other staff to ensure members receive relevant information at the right time and that communications reflect the lived experience of individuals affected by vitiligo.

General

• Working within the The Vitiligo Society ethos and values.

• Be part of a rota of staff & volunteers answering the Society's helpline

• Attend The Vitiligo Society events when required, which may include planning and attending support events virtually and in person. 

• Be part of the rota for checking The Vitiligo Society’s social media outside normal office hours.

• Support content creation for The Vitiligo Society, by identifying potential case studies and stories. 

This job description cannot cover every task that might arise within the post and the post-holder will be expected to carry out other duties from time to time.

This is a one year fixed term role until 31 March 2026 with potential for extension. Applicants need to be based in the UK.

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.
At Marie Curie, we are dedicated to improving lives through our compassionate care and support services. Our fundraising efforts are at the heart of what we do, and we're looking for an Income Generation Product Delivery Lead to play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing the technology assets that drive our income generation. Join a collaborative, mission-driven environment where your expertise will directly impact the lives of those we support.
As the Income Generation Product Delivery Lead, you'll oversee and optimize digital platforms, payment devices, and response-handling technologies to maximize revenue and efficiency. Your contributions will help us innovate, deliver outstanding supporter experiences, and grow our fundraising potential.

Expected Impact:
- Enable seamless fundraising campaigns through effective digital solutions.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards while optimizing technology performance.
- Drive revenue growth by enhancing user experiences and operational efficiency.

Main responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a product ownership strategy for fundraising technology assets.
- Work closely with fundraising teams to design effective digital processes and integrate new systems.
- Establish SLAs and KPIs to monitor and enhance vendor performance and digital fundraising outcomes.
- Ensure adherence to fundraising regulations, managing risk and maintaining data security.
- Evaluate and introduce cashless technologies to enhance supporter engagement and boost revenue.
- Provide training, clear processes, and tools to equip teams for success in managing digital fundraising services.

Key Criteria:
- Proven experience in managing and optimizing digital fundraising platforms.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Expertise in supplier management, service delivery, and compliance in fundraising contexts.
- Comprehensive understanding of fundraising activities, policies, and database systems.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams and with external partners.

Desirable Skills:
- Experience working in non-profit or fundraising teams.
- Knowledge of lean methodologies or continuous improvement practices.
- Familiarity with operations management in a non-profit setting.

Please see the full job description
Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and Cover Letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

Salary: £35,530 - 39,474 (plus £3,500 London Weighting if applicable)
Contract: Fixed-term (12 months), full-time (35 hours per week)
Based: Home-based with occasional travel to London or hybrid work in the Embassy Gardens Office in London.

Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

MOVE Against Cancer (MOVE) is a charitable organisation inspiring, supporting, and empowering people to move against cancer. 

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will lead MOVE Against Cancer in its next phase of growth, ensuring that our programmes continue to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those living with and beyond cancer. The CEO will be responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive strategy to ensure the organisation’s financial growth, programmatic excellence, and alignment with its mission. This role will require a visionary leader with experience in charity management, HR, fundraising, strategic planning, and navigating the dynamic landscape of cancer support.

CEO - KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Income Generation & Financial Responsibility

Lead the development and execution of MOVE Against Cancer’s income generation strategy across a diverse range of funders, including trusts and foundations, business partnerships, individual and community fundraising. Create and manage a realistic, achievable annual budget, ensuring that all financial performance aligns with organisational goals. Monitor and report on the organisation’s financial performance, providing regular, accurate updates to the Trustees. Develop relationships with current and potential funders, reporting back on the impact of their donations and securing further financial support. Identify new opportunities to diversify and maximise income streams to support organisational growth, ensuring that the charity can meet its long-term goals. Oversee compliance with fundraising regulations, ensuring that all fundraising activities adhere to legal and ethical standards. Ensure monthly financial reporting and performance tracking, reviewing risks, and taking corrective actions as necessary.

Strategy

Lead the sustainable growth of MOVE Against Cancer, ensuring that the organisation adapts to the evolving landscape of cancer support and related sectors. Work with the Board to regularly review and refine the organisation’s strategy, ensuring it remains responsive to external changes and opportunities.

HR, Compliance & Infrastructure Management

Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory, and policy requirements, including health and safety, Charity Commission guidance, safeguarding, and fundraising regulations. Oversee data protection policies, ensuring that MOVE Against Cancer meets all General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and data privacy laws. Develop and review organisational policies and procedures at appropriate intervals to ensure best practices and compliance with regulations. Establish a continuous improvement framework, gathering feedback and data to guide the organisation’s strategic direction and operational excellence. Coordinate with senior leadership to ensure that all services meet or exceed the expectations of funders, partners, and beneficiaries.

Stakeholder Relationships

Protect and enhance the reputation of MOVE Against Cancer by acting as the organisation’s spokesperson Actively seek collaborations and partnerships with other charities, NHS Trusts, and relevant statutory bodies to strengthen MOVE Against Cancers impact.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications & Experience

Significant experience in growing and leading a charitable (or similar) organisation, with a proven track record of success in expanding reach and impact. Previous experience leading a charitable (or similar) organisation, including strategic planning, governance, and financial management. Demonstrated experience in leading and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, including managing major donor relationships, grants, corporate partnerships, and community fundraising campaigns. In-depth knowledge and experience of cancer support services and the challenges faced by people living with and beyond cancer, including their families. Strong track record of working collaboratively with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders to achieve shared goals. Excellent communication, public speaking, and relationshipbuilding skills, with the ability to engage a variety of stakeholders including funders, healthcare professionals, and the public.

Personal Attributes

Visionary, strategic thinker with the ability to lead a diverse team and create long-term value for the charity. Strong commitment to the mission of MOVE Against Cancer and a passion for improving the lives of those living with and beyond cancer A passion for movement and physical activity, with the motivation to promote its importance Strong interpersonal skills, able to build trust and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with the ability to create an inclusive environment within the organisation.

MOVE Benefits

Location: Remote, with occasional travel for events, workshops and meetings (Please note that this role is only available for applicants with the right to work in the UK)

The post is subject to a six months’ probationary period. We understand the importance of a work-life balance and respect individual needs. We offer a full-time position but we are also open to considering requests for a 4-day work week or part-time role for candidates with the right experience.

Annual Leave: Generous allocation of 28 days of holiday leave (pro rata if part-time)

Special Day Off: Your Birthday

Extended Holiday Break: Our charity closes down in between Christmas and New Year, giving you the opportunity to enjoy some additional time off over the festive period.

Pension Benefits: Pension plan through NEST (National Employment Savings Trust)

Flexible Working Arrangements and Hours: We believe in empowering our employees to manage their time effectively. This is a remote working role (within the UK) with travel for team meetings and other work-related events.

Contract type: 1 year fixed term

How To apply:

Produce a document no longer than 2 sides of A4, outlining why your skills, experience and personal motivation make you the right person for this role. Please also attach your CV. We discourage the use of AI to write your application. Please provide name and contact details of two referees that we would contact if shortlisted. Please use your name in the subject header of the email and the file name of the document. Please send these to recruitment email, which is in the job pack

Closing date to apply for this role is Wednesday 19th March If you would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format, please feel free to choose your own approach to convey the information requested.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity Statement: MOVE Against Cancer is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.

Key Application and interview information:

Interviews will take place in Manchester and will include a stakeholder meeting.

Data Protection Statement

For information about how we use your data, please contact us.

Safeguarding

Move Against Cancer is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all individuals who participate in our programmes and all staff and volunteers. Successful candidates will be required to carry out a disclosure and barring check. 

Title:  Head of Publishing Operations 
Specifications: Permanent – Full Time 
Salary: £63,000 per annum 
Location: (Remote) resident in the UK, Germany or Denmark.
Directorate: Publishing and Technology Directorate 
Closing date: 14 March, 2025 

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Head of Publishing Operations to lead and manage Cochrane’s publishing systems and processes. In this key role, you will act as liaison between internal teams, external technology suppliers, and our publishing partner, ensuring smooth, efficient and innovative xml-first workflows from submission to publication. You will oversee the performance of our publishing technology, manage vendor relationships, and drive continuous improvements to our production processes. With a strong focus on operational excellence, stakeholder collaboration, and author experience, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring Cochrane’s publishing systems and processes are efficient, reliable, and aligned with our strategic goals. 

Joining our team means becoming part of a mission to enhance global health through reliable, evidence-based practices. You'll collaborate with dedicated professionals and partners worldwide to ensure health decisions are informed by the best available data. Our core values — collaboration, relevance, integrity, and quality — guide all our actions. By joining us, you'll contribute to making a significant impact on health outcomes globally. 

Don’t have every single qualification? We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job unless they are a perfect match. At Cochrane, we’re not looking for “perfect matches.” We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and passionate workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but don’t have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether it’s this role or another one, you may be just the right candidate. 

Cochrane welcomes applications from a wide range of perspectives, experiences, locations and backgrounds; diversity, equity and inclusion are key to our values. 

Furhter information:

• The deadline to receive your application is 14th March, 2025.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 
• The supporting statement should indicate why you are applying for the post, and how far you meet the requirements, using specific examples. 
• Interviews will be held on w/c 24th March, 2025.