Programme Manager Jobs in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Salary: £42,479 per annum, rising to £44,716 after 12 months in London (or £38,290 per annum rising to £40,526 after 12 months outside of London).
- Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) Part time and job share applications are also welcomed.
- Contract: Permanent
- Location: Home based, or office based at Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1, in line with NCVO’s flexible working policy or home working policy.
- Closing date: Tuesday 4 March 2025
- Shortlisting date: Wednesday 5 March 2025
- Interviews: Tuesday 11 March 2025
About the role
From local and national support services to green spaces, sports clubs, museums and the arts, voluntary organisations and volunteers are a vital part of communities across the country. As the membership community for charities and voluntary organisations, NCVO has championed volunteers and the voluntary sector for over a hundred years.
The main elements of the role:
- Design and manage high quality content across NCVO’s digital web products and services that meets user and business needs
- Support the creative content manager in delivering our new content strategy
- Responsible for our digital content products, overseeing the execution of content review cycles and ensuring a regular flow of high impact, high quality content
NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.
If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a pre-interview task and will have one week to complete the exercise. Interview questions will be shared in advance.
Benefits for NCVO employees
NCVO offers attractive benefits including:
- 25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and office closure between 25 December and 1 January inclusive. After three years' service annual holiday increases to 27 days, and after five years to 30 days, (pro rata for part time staff)
- the option to purchase or sell up to five more days each year
- five days’ volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
- 2.5 extra ‘wellbeing’ days off during the year
- enhanced pay for sick/maternity/adoption leave
- subsidised gym membership
- season ticket loan
- flexible working, including opportunities to work from home/off site
- monthly homeworking allowance for permanent homeworkers
- monthly office worker allowance for those who have to work from the office on a daily basis
- generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary, into our stakeholder pension scheme (linked to employee contribution)
- training and development opportunities.
- The opportunity to join Hospital Saturday Fund health cash plan for free at the basic level of cover, or at a reduced rate for other levels of cover
- 24-hour free and confidential employee assistance programme
We’re located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal.
About NCVO
We are the charities charity. For over 100 years, NCVO has stood shoulder to shoulder with communities, championing and celebrating voluntary action.
Our membership is made up of over 17,000 voluntary organisations across England, from small, grassroots community groups and social enterprises, to large, far-reaching charities.
We believe that communities are strengthened by voluntary action. We therefore want charities to thrive and be empowered to deliver for people and communities.
We focus on empowering charities and volunteers by making sure they have the knowledge, tools, and resources they need. We advocate for and with our members, giving voice to those not often heard, and harnessing the collective power of partners to ensure the voluntary sector is valued. We bring charities together so they can learn, connect, and create greater impact.
As the voluntary sector and volunteering adapt to new challenges and a changing context, so must NCVO. We are therefore prioritising work to evolve as an organisation to ensure we live our values of ambition, inclusion, openness and collaboration in everything we do internally and externally.
We have around 80 staff and income of more than £7m per year. With our members at the heart of everything we do, our mission is to unite to champion the remarkable role of charities and volunteers. Because stronger charities make for stronger communities.
NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone.
- Salary: £33,299 per annum, rising to £35,054 after 12 months in London (or £29,110 per annum rising to £30,865 after 12 months outside of London).
- Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) Part time and job share applications are also welcomed.
- Contract: Permanent
- Location: Home based, or office based at Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1, in line with NCVO’s flexible working policy or home working policy.
- Closing date: Tuesday 4 March 2025
- Shortlisting date: Wednesday 5 March 2025
- Interviews: Monday 10 March 2025
About the role
From local and national support services to green spaces, sports clubs, museums and the arts, voluntary organisations and volunteers are a vital part of communities across the country. As the membership community for charities and voluntary organisations, NCVO has championed volunteers and the voluntary sector for over a hundred years.
The main elements of the role:
- Work with the Communications, Campaigns and Marketing team to deliver integrated communications plans and outputs across a range of channels, both internal and external
- Assist with developing creative content for various platforms to support the delivery of our integrated communications projects
- Support the team to monitor and review the impact of communications activity through regular data-led evaluation
- Assist with general administrative support to team
NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.
If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a pre-interview task and will have one week to complete the exercise. Interview questions will be shared in advance.
Benefits for NCVO employees
NCVO offers attractive benefits including:
- 25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and office closure between 25 December and 1 January inclusive. After three years' service annual holiday increases to 27 days, and after five years to 30 days, (pro rata for part time staff)
- the option to purchase or sell up to five more days each year
- five days’ volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
- 2.5 extra ‘wellbeing’ days off during the year
- enhanced pay for sick/maternity/adoption leave
- subsidised gym membership
- season ticket loan
- flexible working, including opportunities to work from home/off site
- monthly homeworking allowance for permanent homeworkers
- monthly office worker allowance for those who have to work from the office on a daily basis
- generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary, into our stakeholder pension scheme (linked to employee contribution)
- training and development opportunities.
- The opportunity to join Hospital Saturday Fund health cash plan for free at the basic level of cover, or at a reduced rate for other levels of cover
- 24-hour free and confidential employee assistance programme
We’re located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal.
About NCVO
We are the charities charity. For over 100 years, NCVO has stood shoulder to shoulder with communities, championing and celebrating voluntary action.
Our membership is made up of over 17,000 voluntary organisations across England, from small, grassroots community groups and social enterprises, to large, far-reaching charities.
We believe that communities are strengthened by voluntary action. We therefore want charities to thrive and be empowered to deliver for people and communities.
We focus on empowering charities and volunteers by making sure they have the knowledge, tools, and resources they need. We advocate for and with our members, giving voice to those not often heard, and harnessing the collective power of partners to ensure the voluntary sector is valued. We bring charities together so they can learn, connect, and create greater impact.
As the voluntary sector and volunteering adapt to new challenges and a changing context, so must NCVO. We are therefore prioritising work to evolve as an organisation to ensure we live our values of ambition, inclusion, openness and collaboration in everything we do internally and externally.
We have around 80 staff and income of more than £7m per year. With our members at the heart of everything we do, our mission is to unite to champion the remarkable role of charities and volunteers. Because stronger charities make for stronger communities.
NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone.
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 client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role presents an opportunity to combine your financial skills alongside the implementation of accounting software, whilst contributing to the mission and purpose of SIM. The ideal candidate will be passionate about collaborating with financial colleagues across the world to adjust our financial processes to enable the best use of software tools. Most of the work will be done remotely but some global travel will be required.
About Us
SIM is an international mission organisation with around 4,000 workers serving in more than 70 countries. This role sits within the SIM International Finance Team.
Ministry Leadership and Services (MLS) Ltd is a UK registered not-for-profit company. MLS employees and volunteers work collaboratively with others from different parts of SIM, offering leadership and administrative support to the work of SIM, as part of SIM’s International structure. MLS is the employer for SIM International staff in the UK.
Goal of this role:
SIM successfully utilises Oracle NetSuite finance software throughout 50+ SIM entities.
- Operate as the Finance (functional) owner of SIM’s use and development of Oracle NetSuite finance software.
- Collaborate with other non-Finance users of NetSuite to ensure full integration.
- Collaborate with other stakeholders of IT systems used within SIM to ensure best integrated solutions.
- Lead the implementation of NetSuite financials to the SIM entities that are yet to implement.
- Provide the main accounting input to the implementation and development team.
- Become fluent in SIM finance systems and processes.
- Manage support to users of the NetSuite system, in conjunction with others in the Finance and IT teams.
- Recommend and implement changes to SIM global finance processes to enable best practice use of software tools.
- Ensure any changes in SIM practices and processes after implementation of software, are fully documented.
- Advise Global Director of Finance of any significant issues arising with software, with possible action plans.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Commitment to the ethos, SIM Commitment statement and Purpose & Mission of SIM
- Professional Accounting qualification (e.g. CPA, CA etc.) or similar level of expertise through experience
- Technically strong in accounting and comfortable with handling complex scenarios
- Interest in accounting software, systems and processes
- Ability to delegate tasks and manage a team
- Ability to thrive in a team but also be proactive and free thinking in suggesting solutions
- Oral and written fluency in English and good communication skills
- Excellent administrative and computer skills including MS office programs
- Ability to work collaboratively across cultures
- Experience and ability in working remotely from other team members and supervisor
Desirable:
- Prior Oracle NetSuite experience
- Prior software implementation experience
- Working knowledge of at least one other language used by SIM finance teams (e.g. French or Spanish)
Please apply through our secure link. You will be asked to upload your CV/Resume which should have a full employment history, explaining any gaps in employment. A cover letter is not required though you are free to upload one if you wish.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
About the Refugee Employment Network
At the Refugee Employment Network, it’s our mission to ensure that all refugees can access appropriate, fulfilling and paid employment in the UK.
The Refugee Employment Network (REN) is the UK’s only national network dedicated exclusively to refugee employment. With a growing network of 400+ members across all four UK nations, REN is uniting a national community committed to creating opportunities for refugees, spanning a wide range of industries and professions.
About the role
As Network Coordinator, you will play a key role in strengthening and expanding the Refugee Employment Network (REN). Working closely with the CEO, you will support its growth by improving engagement with network members, ultimately enhancing employment outcomes for refugee talent and strengthening hiring practices across UK businesses.
You will collaborate with network partners, experts by experience, businesses, and refugee support organisations to convene and facilitate meetings, working groups, training, and advisory boards that share best practices, pilot initiatives, and build skills to enhance refugee employment.
Additionally, you will represent REN at events, speaking on the barriers refugees face in accessing work, and contribute to the delivery of impactful projects and programmes.
Purpose of the role
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Strengthen the Refugee Employment Network by delivering events and opportunities for members to share knowledge, best practices, and collaborate on initiatives to advance refugee employment.
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Support refugees in accessing fulfilling employment that matches their skills, qualifications and experience, and employers to access refugee talent through REN’s Refugee Jobs Board, mentoring programmes and Refugee Job Fairs
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Ensure the smooth administration of REN, including project and organisational admin, event planning and coordination, communications with network members, and managing job board listings.
Key responsibilities
1. Member Engagement:
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Act as the key point of contact for REN members, providing timely responses and support.
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Ensure all member information is captured and kept up to date on our database and website
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Organise meetings and networking opportunities to facilitate relationships, share learning, and collaboration on employability skills workshops, job fairs, and mentoring projects.
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Provide clear communications to participants, members and partners through emails, website copy and newsletters.
2. Event Coordination:
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Coordinate a calendar of events, including job fairs, member meet-ups, an annual conference and training sessions, managing project timelines, registration, and evaluation.
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Provide logistical and administrative support for events, Job Fairs, workshops, and member activities including bookings, delegate lists, venue coordination and catering.
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Attend and facilitate in-person and online events, representing the Refugee Employment Network and welcoming participants and partners.
3. Mentoring Projects:
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Coordinate the day to day running of mentoring projects, including reviewing mentee and mentor applications, matching mentors with mentees and being the first point of contact for all mentors and mentees.
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Design and deliver mentoring training, guides, and toolkits to ensure impactful mentoring experiences.
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Monitor and capture impact through surveys, focus groups, drop- sessions, impact reports and case studies
4. Jobs Board administration:
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Regularly upload job opportunities to the Refugee Jobs Board and serve as the first point of contact for employers, recruiters, and job seekers.
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Work closely with the CEO on the digital development of the jobs board
5. Administration & Database Management:
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Maintain accurate records and manage project data to support programme development, insights and data gathering and sharing.
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Provide the day-to-day administration of Refugee Employment Network’s projects, membership, events and jobs board.
6. Communications and Impact:
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Create clear and compelling communication through the website, newsletters, and social media platforms.
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Create case studies and social media content that shows the impact of our work, raises the profile of the Refugee Employment Network and showcases network members work in advancing refugee employment in the UK
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Collect and analyse data to develop impact reports demonstrating the effectiveness of REN’s work.
Expert by Experience
We strongly encourage applications from individuals who are experts by experience, including refugees, forcibly displaced people or migrants with direct, first-hand experience of the issues and challenges faced within the UK asylum or immigration system. At the Refugee Employment Network, we believe that Experts by Experience bring unique and powerful insights that can drive positive change in refugee employment across the UK. .
We respect that people’s identity is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to do so.
How to apply
To apply, please read the job specification and complete the Typeform application form by 5pm on Sunday, 2 March. You will be asked to upload your CV and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) when completing the Typefrom application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Veterans’ Foundation, established in 2016, is one of the country’s fastest-growing military charities, with a passion and purpose for improving the lives of those within the armed forces community, by raising funds which are then awarded to organisations that have a real impact on veterans, those currently serving in the armed forces and their families.
To support the organisation on their exciting growth journey, we are seeking a dynamic, creative and innovative individual to step into the role of Chief Executive. You will work closely with a range of stakeholders to build the profile of the organisation, identify and attract new income generating opportunities, and expand our footprint and contributions.
Overview of the Chief Executive Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Working with the Trustees to set, develop and deliver on the strategic priorities of the organisation, focused on increasing their impact and reach.
- Being responsible for overseeing the operational activities of the Veterans Foundation.
- Taking on an ambassadorial role, being the key spokesperson for the organisation, and managing relationships with key external and internal stakeholders such as veterans, donors, Government agencies, and their contractors Bee Ethical.
- Encouraging income generation activity, by cultivating and stewarding relationships with donors, and identifying innovative opportunities to increase funding.
- Overall responsibility for designing, implementing, and evaluating programmes, and services, to ensure they meet the needs of members.
- Providing leadership to the senior management team, encouraging a positive workforce culture, and a high-performing team.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Proven strategic leadership skills, either within the public or private sector.
- Experience of operational management, including budgetary responsibilities, commercial contract management, and the ability to influence, network, and raise the profile of an organisation.
- An empathetic individual, with an understanding of the challenges that veterans may face including wellbeing, mental health, homelessness, and addiction, and a passion for the purpose of Veterans Foundation.
- Previous exposure to fundraising operations, including diversifying income generation streams, developing relationships with potential donors, and raising the profile of the organisation.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 6th March 2025
Open Clasp is seeking a new driven and dynamic Executive Director with a passion for co-creating new theatre. As a small, dedicated team, we are committed to building positive and supportive working cultures. This is an exciting time to join the company with a strong artistic vision and mission to continue delivering an award-winning, place-based programme for its community.
The Executive Director will collaborate closely with the Artistic Director and Executive Producer playing a key role in developing sustainable fundraising strategies, ensuring the financial stability of the organisation, and overseeing accounting processes. You will also manage organisational operations, providing leadership and support to Open Clasp staff and reporting to the Board.
In this senior leadership role, you will be central to ensuring the sustainability of the company through an achievable business plan with diversity and inclusivity at its core. Open Clasp is committed to supporting women in the industry, offering a flexible/hybrid working model and development support for those stepping into an executive team role.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead strategic direction, financial planning, and risk management.
· Deliver NPO Investment Principles and Let’s Create Strategy.
· Ensure financial stability and oversee all financial matters.
· Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
· Lead fundraising efforts through diverse income generation strategies.
· Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practices.
· Promote the company’s profile regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Key Requirements:
· Strong leadership and financial management experience.
· Proven ability to manage budgets, fundraising, and strategic growth.
· Passion for fostering diversity, inclusivity, and equity.
· Experience in managing a creative, arts-based organisation is desirable.
Salary: £39,826 - £44,854 pro rata
Closing Date: 12pm on 28th February 2025
We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially those who are underrepresented in the arts.
Join Open Clasp to create truthful, risk-taking, and award-winning theatre together!
Background:
We’re a charity working tirelessly to build a world where no animal suffers for science. We’ve been around for 50 years, contributing significantly to eliminating the use of animals in a range of areas including cosmetics testing. We know that real, lasting change takes time and although it might take another 50 years to achieve our mission – every day, week, month, and year brings us closer to our goal.
About the role:
We’re looking for a thoughtful and proactive individual to join our small but passionate team to help support our vision of a world where no animal suffers for science. You could help us move forward by supporting our individual giving fundraising activities including managing our new London Marathon places for 2026-2029.
This role will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Communications, Digital Engagement Manager, and wider Team to support on fundraising activities in particular our regular giving programme, Facebook fundraising and our new London Marathon bond places.
The role will work to embed regular giving, challenge, and community fundraising, as well as communicate with our donors via our twice-yearly mailing. You’ll also be establishing our challenge fundraising starting with the recruitment and support of London Marathon runners. There’s an opportunity to support on Corporate, Trust, Legacy, and Major Giving fundraising if of interest to the successful candidate and their development goals.
We currently have a modest base of current donors who collectively donate around £15,000 annually across several channels including online, social media, and cheques. We were also successful in the recent London Marathon bond application and have guaranteed places for the coming 4 years.
We’re a small, dynamic team and all staff members are required to take on some core administrative tasks needed to keep our flat structure organisation running. We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds and experience levels with an interest in fundraising for a better future, for animals and humans.
Before you apply:
Please thoroughly read the job description for full details of the role and what we are looking for in an Individual Giving Executive. When answering the questions on the application form, please give as much detail as possible and refer to the person specification for the role.
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We’re a charity working tirelessly to build a world where no animal suffers for science.
Care Assessor
Would you like to join an award-winning care organisation?
We are seeking a caring and compassionate Care Assessor in the North Tyneside area. Must hold a full drivers licence!
Position: Care Assessor - Team Leader
Location: North Tyneside
Job type: Permanent, full-time - 37.5hr per week - Agreed shift patterns with weekend working on a rota basis
Salary: £25,725 per annum + up to £2,600 through generous on-call payments, Mileage - 45p per mile for drivers, PLUS bonus schemes: up to £300 new starter, £300 Refer a Friend scheme.
Full induction process, outstanding paid training opportunities, development and career progression, opportunities to gain recognised qualifications, free DBS screening.
*Must have a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.*
About the role:
As a Care Assessor you will work alongside families, health and care professionals and community groups to co-design care and support plans that meet individual outcomes.
You will co-design care, and support plans with the people supported and their families, ensuring their personal care needs are met, dignity is maintained, and individual outcomes and preferences are reflected. You will take a positive risk-taking approach, reflecting this in risk assessments and supporting colleagues to deliver high-quality care. You will be meticulous, completing concise and easy-to-understand notes for other colleagues reading care plans and risk assessments.
About You:
You will be an engaging and caring individual, with the following skills and experience:
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, or training colleagues in care settings or health and care tasks.
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
• You must have a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
In Return:
A generous benefits package including:
• Bonus schemes
• Referral programme
• Annual Bonus
• Funded DBS
• Mileage 45p per mile
• Workplace pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Union membership
You may have experience in roles such as; Team Leader, Social Care Team Leader, Mental Health Team Leader, Learning Disabilities Team Leader, Service Team Leader, Service Manager, Service Supervisor, Care Mentor, Care Coach. Social Care Trainer, Support Coach etc. #INDSCP
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Not your average job: This isn't a 9 to 5. You could play a significant part in rolling out trauma-informed support services nationwide. Make a real difference in the lives of those affected by road crashes.
Location: Covering the North Yorkshire area, you must live in this area or within easy commutable distance.
Hours: 36.25 per week, spread across 5 days, between the hours of 8am–6pm
Reporting to: Regional Case Manager (North)
Working pattern: Remote work with frequent travel required. You will be required to deliver a face-to-face support service to clients in their own home or safe meeting place within North Yorkshire.
Rare opportunity: Help those affected by road crashes and create lasting change with Brake, the renowned road safety charity.
Who we are: Brake has been supporting victims of road carnage since 1995, and we're on a mission to prevent future collisions. Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on our roads, impacting lives profoundly.
Join our team: We're expanding our National Road Victim Service and need a dedicated caseworker to join our dynamic, compassionate team. Your role will involve delivering world-class support services to those at their most vulnerable.
What we offer:
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A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day shutdown period between Christmas and New Year)
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Birthday day off
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Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave
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Death in service benefit
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Pension
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Flexible working
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A rewarding role with purpose
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Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees
Who you are: We need passionate, self-starters with a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Your experience in roles within the police, criminal justice, counselling, caseworker or health and social care sectors could make you an ideal candidate.
Specifically seeking candidates with:
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frontline support service experience
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a full, clean UK driving licence, access to your own transport and are willing to use it for work purposes (we reimburse travelling expenses)
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experience supporting people who have suffered sudden bereavement or working with those with heightened vulnerabilities.
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research and advocacy skills – you will reach out to other organisations to support your cases where required
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competent I.T skills for remote work
Join our mission: Your greatest reward will be knowing you've made a positive difference in someone's recovery from psychological trauma.
About us: Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now.
Not for traffic offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview.
A DBS check is required due to the sensitive nature of our service.
Join us today and be part of the solution!
We are happy to receive 'cover letters' in a different format if you would prefer to send a video to tell us about yourself.
We work to stop road deaths and injuries, support people affected by road crashes and campaign for safe and healthy mobility for all.


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Head of Operations and Refugee Leadership
To apply, visit our website for the list of responsibilities, the person specification and application details.
About WERS
WERS is a grassroot organisation driving positive change for people seeking asylum and refugees across the North East of England. We provide holistic, trauma-informed support, including IAA-registered advice, material aid, mentoring and capacity-building to help secure employment. Through a range of activities, we tackle poverty and exclusion, promote two-way integration, connect communities, and challenge racism and xenophobia.
Purpose of the role
This is an exciting opportunity to play a hands-on leadership role in shaping the future of WERS as we implement our 2025-2030 Strategy.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will oversee operational delivery, ensuring that WERS’ frontline services and community programmes are effective, well-coordinated and responsive to the needs of refugees and people seeking asylum. You will provide line management to the team members, ensuring they are supported to deliver high-quality services that make a real difference.
At WERS, we believe that real change happens when communities lead the way. This new role will also focus on expanding refugee leadership and developing a regional model for our Advisory Panel, empowering members to shape local and national policies while building a structured network across the North East of England. Through mentorship, training and leadership development, you will create clear pathways for refugees to step into leadership roles, ensuring their voices are at the heart of decision-making.
Experts by Experience
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About Global Health Partnerships GHP
GHP is a global health charity working in partnership with governments, health institutions, and international bodies to train health workers and strengthen health systems across 31 countries.
We do this through grants management and capacity building, alongside research, convening and advocacy towards the goal of Universal Health Coverage. At the centre of our approach, is the model of Health Partnerships, long-term relationships between UK and LMIC health institutions, which improve health services through the reciprocal exchange of skills, knowledge, and experience.
At the heart of our work is the vision of a world where everyone has access to healthcare.
The team and role overview
Reporting lines: Main point of contact will be the Chair of Board when agreeing Board minutes/other tasks but will regularly liaise directly with Ben Simms (CEO) and/or Saf Rahbour (COO) when agreeing Board minutes/other tasks.
2-4 consulting days per month, within the period of April 2025 to March 2026 taking into account the Consultant’s prior commitments. Please note there will be a degree of flexibility within this, with some weeks requiring more capacity, others much less. The timing of deliverables will always be agreed in advance with the Consultant.
The contract is for 36 days maximum over a 12-month period. The Consultant will receive a daily rate (£250-£350) dependent upon experience and qualifications. The consultant will invoice GHP on a monthly basis. Please note that this is non-negotiable and will cover all expenses apart from project-related travel and communication expenses. Where reasonable travel and communications expenses are incurred, the Consultant will be remunerated following the submission of timely and accurate receipts.
Receipts must be kept, where possible, in order to claim for support costs. Consultants will not be expected to use their own funds to cover project-related costs.
Invoices must be submitted monthly in £ GBP and the HRMC exchange rate used to calculate any support costs expenses. The monthly exchange rate to be used should match the month the costs were made (and the month should match the receipt).
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Role Overview
An extraordinary opportunity has come up to lead The Resilience Project’s next phase of growth. From start-up to scale-up, TRP is now looking for a dynamic leader to develop our offerings and oversee our international operations. The CEO will provide strategic leadership and direction to The Resilience Project, ensuring the organisation achieves its mission and strategic goals. This role is a unique blend of internally and externally focused responsibilities. For the latter, working alongside our Founder, you will act as the face of the organisation, building partnerships, securing funding, and ensuring that our programs continue to deliver exceptional impact. For the former, working alongside our COO, you will oversee the financial health of the organisation, iterate scaling infrastructure strategy and foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, joy and collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Focus on scaling and strengthening The Resilience Project, particularly developing alternative revenue generating pathways, key partnerships and long-term sustainable funding mechanisms. From this, develop and implement a long-term strategy that aligns with the organisation’s mission, vision, and values. Lead the organisation in responding to emerging challenges and opportunities in climate justice, youth mental health, and resilience-building. Embody and model our values of courage, care, co-design, community, joy and inclusivity.
- Organisational Development: Build and nurture a high-performing team of international staff and volunteers. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and empowering organisational culture. Work closely with the Senior Board to ensure effective governance and accountability.
- Financial Management: Working with the Finance and Fundraising Lead, develop and oversee budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and smooth cashflow. Diversify income streams through grants, partnerships, donations, and other revenue opportunities. Lead in the development and creation of additional revenue opportunities.
- Programme Oversight: Working with the Programmes Office, ensure the continued delivery and development of impactful initiatives such as the Resilience Fellowship Programme, community Programmes and workshops. Monitor and evaluate programme impact to ensure quality, effectiveness and relevance to the youth climate justice movement. Oversee our international expansion, leading on risk assessment and ensuring any development promotes sensitivity, inclusion, co-design and resilience.
- Partnerships and Advocacy: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, partners, and youth organisations. Act as an ambassador for The Resilience Project, advocating for youth empowerment and climate resilience on national and international platforms.
- Communications and Fundraising: Oversee the organisation’s communications and marketing strategy to enhance visibility and engagement. Lead fundraising efforts to secure the resources necessary to achieve the organisation’s goals.
- Line Management: Act as line manager to Finance and Fundraising Lead, and Marketing and Communications Lead, overseeing workflow and monthly wellbeing check-ins.
Qualifications
Are you?
- A strategic thinker with a proven track record in leadership roles within the non-profit, social enterprise, or environmental sectors.
- Experienced in organisational management and team leadership, with a collaborative and empowering approach.
- Passionate about climate justice, youth empowerment, and addressing inner development and mental health challenges.
- Skilled in fundraising and financial management, with the ability to secure and diversify income streams.
- An excellent communicator, able to inspire and influence a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Committed to the values of inclusion, care, joy, courage, co-design, and community.
Essential:
- Proven experience in senior leadership roles within the non-profit, social enterprise, or environmental sectors.
- A strong track record of strategic planning, organisational management and team leadership.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and influence diverse audiences.
- Experience in fundraising, financial management, and building sustainable income streams.
- A deep understanding of the youth climate justice movement, youth empowerment, and mental health challenges.
- Experience working with youth-led organisations or movements.
- Commitment to the values of inclusion, co-design, community, care, joy, courage and social justice.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the global funding and philanthropy landscape, particularly in the environmental or mental health sectors.
- Understanding of the intersectionality of change work, and how to lead the organisation's services in a proactive manner that supports and empowers different demographics
- Experience of developing and implementing revenue generation beyond grants.
- Experience in scaling a non-profit or social enterprise internationally.
- Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation frameworks for non-profits.
- Working knowledge of platforms such as Asana, Typeform, Airtable, and Google workspace.
Additional Job Perks:
- The Resilience Project operates a 4-day working week
- Strong culture of personal development and pastoral support with the provision of mental health days, weekly organisational Unwind sessions and a monthly Pastoral session
- Networking with leaders in the climate, social enterprise and academic sectors
- Strong culture of work driven by peer-support and colleague celebration
How to Apply:
The link to this application can be found in our recruitment pack here: https://shorturl.at/YwuAk
About The Resilience Project:
People around the world are trying to cope with the climate crisis, extreme weather, burnout, isolation and climate anxiety. The Resilience Project is a youth-led organisation resourcing young people and leaders of all ages to become effective and resilient climate changemakers for a sustainable future. We enable people taking action for the planet to find their voice, people and power. Our vision is a resilient changemaking culture, where kinship and compassion are embedded within the fabric of changemaking communities.
Our mission is to transform the lives of those transforming the world, equipping changemakers with the resilient skills required to navigate a changin



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