Programme Manager Jobs in Remote

• 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. This role will be expected to travel into the London office as and when required, and approximately 1-2 days per week, to meet the needs of the Content Creation Team.​
• ​Closing date: 08.00 Thursday 13 March 2025
• ​Shortlisting date: Friday 14 March 2025
• Interviews: Thursday 20 March 2025

​Please note that the closing date may be brought forward if a high volume of suitable applications are received so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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

• ​Working with a range of stakeholders across NCVO (and sometimes externally) to plan, design, deliver and maintain high quality multimedia content.
• ​Ensure NCVO’s content is innovative and creative, driving multiformat engaging content that meets high usability and accessibility standards
• ​Ensure that content is user-driven and impact focussed, helping us reach and support more members, in more ways
• ​Develop content for a wide range of formats including video, audio and graphic design

Equity, diversity and inclusion

​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.

Contact us

​If you have any queries regarding our vacancies or experience any issues downloading or submitting your application form, please email us.

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. Charity No. 225922.

Full-time (35 hrs per week)

Location: Brent

REF: SSW-251

Are you a proactive, highly organised and compassionate individual with a proven record of supporting vulnerable young people, who have multiple and complex needs within a supported accommodation setting?  Do you have sound experience of supervising staff and/or volunteers?

If so, St Giles has a highly rewarding opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join us and to use your expertise to undertake Case Management and support Caseworkers and volunteers.

About St Giles Trust

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need.  Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.  

St Giles is now a kickstart employer, so we are part of the scheme which provides job opportunities for 16-24 year-olds who are currently on Universal Credit and are at risk of long-term unemployment.

About this key role

London Borough of Lambeth is commissioning a trauma-informed, multi-disciplinary residential support service for young people at risk of serious youth violence who are already caught up in the criminal justice system and at high risk of remaining part of the system. The service will work to enable young people to exit environments involving youth violence, reach their goals and aspirations and move on successfully to independent living, and importantly to sustain this life.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will lead by example, be the day-to-day expert within team and be a positive role model to the team of caseworkers and escalate concerns to the Team Leader or Service Manager. We will count on you to work with young people at risk of youth violence in residential settings and to provide support, advice and advocacy to them and their families, regarding accommodation. You will achieve this by using a strength-based approach and working through person-centred support plans designed to promote choice and control for young people.

The service will provide small-scale accommodation outside of Lambeth (London Borough of Brent) for young people, with a maximum length of stay of twelve months. A consortium of service providers will provide support services, alongside accommodation-based provisions to young people accommodated within the service.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience of engaging positively with vulnerable young people or other vulnerable groups 
• Experience of using support plans to enable young people to successfully access and sustain accommodation and support services
• Substantial experience of providing support, advice and advocacy and communicating effectively the needs of young people to other professionals
• Experience of working as part of a multi-agency team in a high intensity environment
• A relevant qualification to a good standard or be working towards one
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, both verbal and written
• A flexible, collaborative and professional approach to your work.

Please note this role requires Enhanced Adult and Children DBS Checks.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan and much more. 

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation. 

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy. 

Closing date: 11 p.m. on 15 March 2025     

Interview date: 25 March 2025      

Wouldn’t it be amazing if…

• You could lead a charity that transforms lives through employment, providing second chances to those who need them most?
• You could scale an organisation that reduces waste, protects our planet, and turns reclaimed materials into valuable resources?
• You could do both—and drive real, lasting impact at the crossroads of environmental and social good?

... That’s exactly the opportunity in front of you at Oxford Wood Recycling

About Oxford Wood Recycling (OWR) 

Established in 2005, Oxford Wood Recycling (OWR) is a pioneering social enterprise and charity dedicated to tackling two of the biggest challenges of our time: environmental sustainability and social inclusion.

We specialise in wood waste collection, recycling, and the sale of reclaimed timber and wood products, preventing tonnes of wood from ending up in landfill each year. But we don’t stop there. We believe in second chances—not just for wood, but for people.

Our “Wood to Work” program is a transformative employability initiative, offering life-changing opportunities to individuals facing barriers to work.

We create a positive, inclusive environment where people can rebuild confidence, gain valuable skills, and take meaningful steps toward employment.

Now, we are at a pivotal moment in our journey, and we need an exceptional leader to take OWR to the next level.

About You 

You are a visionary leader with a passion for sustainability and social justice. You don’t just want to run an organisation—you want to transform it. You bring strategic thinking, business acumen, and the ability to inspire others to join our mission. You are driven by impact, committed to growth, and excited about the opportunity to scale an organisation that changes both lives and landscapes.

You have experience at the highest levels of leadership, whether in the charity, social enterprise, or business world. You know how to build relationships, secure funding, and drive innovation. You are ready to roll up your sleeves, lead from the front, and make OWR a nationally recognised force for good.

You’ll need:

•  Experience working at board level with multiple stakeholders.
• ·Director-level leadership within a social enterprise, charity, or related sector.
• ·Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets, cash flow, and revenue streams.
• Proven track record in funding development and income generation.
• Strategic planning and execution skills, with a focus on growth and impact.
• Experience working with or as part of a Board of Trustees/Directors.
• Demonstrated experience working with neurodiverse colleagues or individuals facing employment barriers.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
   

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute an ambitious growth strategy for OWR, in alignment with our charitable mission.
• Lead the organisation through its next phase, establishing a clear vision for our hybrid funding model, combining trading income with charitable fundraising.
• Radically increase OWR’s profile, positioning it as a leader in social and environmental impact.
• Drive storytelling that highlights the powerful connections between sustainability, employment, and community benefit.
   

Operational Oversight

• Ensure the effective management of daily operations, including wood waste collection, retail activities, and the Wood to Work program.
• Develop our social impact reporting to showcase the tangible benefits of our work, feeding into broader environmental impact reporting.
   

Financial Management

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring long-term sustainability.
• Monitor and address cash flow challenges while identifying and implementing new revenue streams.
• Ensure the resilience of OWR through a balanced mix of commercial income and fundraising.
   

Fundraising Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to secure major (£100,000+) and smaller (<£10,000) grants.
• Build relationships with funders, corporate sponsors, and individual donors to secure sustainable funding.
• Lead the creation of compelling proposals, case studies, and marketing materials to drive fundraising success.
• Enhance OWR’s online presence to better communicate its charitable mission and fundraising needs.
   

Fundrising Development

• Identify and pursue opportunities to expand OWR’s services, including online sales and new market segments.
• Leverage partnerships and customer relationships to amplify our mission and impact.
• Develop corporate training and engagement opportunities that align with social and environmental goals.
   

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, funders, and the wider community.
• Actively engage with businesses and clients to feed into their social and environmental reporting.
• Develop training days and customer engagement opportunities to further spread our mission.
   

Team Leadership

• Recruit, lead, and mentor a diverse senior leadership team, creating a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and high performance.
• Ensure OWR continues to be a welcoming and supportive workplace for neurodiverse colleagues and those facing employment barriers.
   

Governance

• Work closely with the Board of Trustees to ensure good governance and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide regular updates to the Board, ensuring transparency and strategic alignment.

Key Challenges

Financial Stability - Ensuring a sustainable income mix while managing cash flow challenges.

Leadership Transition – Navigating OWR through a critical period of change and opportunity.

Market Awareness – Strengthening our brand, expanding our reach, and increasing engagement with key stakeholders.

Why this role? Why now?

Oxford Wood Recycling is at an inflection point, ready to significantly expand its impact. This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead an organisation that is redefining what a sustainable, socially driven enterprise can achieve. You will have the chance to shape its future, elevate its profile, and create lasting change in the community and beyond.

If you are an ambitious, strategic leader with a passion for both people and the planet, this is the role for you. Come and take OWR to the next level.

How to Apply

If this opportunity excites you and you believe you have the skills, experience, and passion to lead Oxford Wood Recycling, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of something extraordinary.

'Ataxia’ is an umbrella term for a group of neurological disorders that affect balance, coordination and speech. A serious but rare condition thought to affect 12,000 adults and around 500 children in the UK. We provide advocacy and support those affected. We are actively involved as the patient voice for the first USA approved drug for the condition.

Position: Charity Accountant

Responsible to: COO

Location: Hybrid working is offered to all staff. This role requires at least three days per weekk to be based in our Highgate, London office.

Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time), core hours of 10am–4pm

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum

Main purpose of job: Responsible for managing the financial operations of the charity, ensuring that all transactions are accurately recorded and that financial controls and procedures are in place to safeguard the charity’s assets.

Annual leave and benefits:

• 25 days annual leave pro rata rising by one day per year to 30 days 
• 5% contribution to a personal pension plan 
• Employee assistance scheme 
• Comprehensive flexible working policy 
• Season ticket loan available 
• Bike-2-Work Scheme 
• Accredited Living Wage Employer 
• Birthdays off 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

JOB DESCRIPTION

Financial Management

1. Assist with the preparation of timely, accurate and comprehensive financial reports in Xero, provide detailed financial analysis to senior management, highlighting variances, trends and forecasts that could impact the charity’s financial health.

2. Contribute to the charity's accounting systems and processes ensuring that they are compliant with charity law, accounting standards and internal policies.

3. Implement and maintain strong internal financial controls to protect the charity’s assets, minimise risk and ensure proper governance.

4. Ensure that all grants and donations are managed and reported on in accordance with donor requirements, including preparation of grant financial reports and adherence to restricted fund reporting.

5. Preparation of monthly payroll and ensure timely running of payroll reports including the processing of payments to staff, pension funds and HMRC.

6. Processing of transactions in an accurate and timely fashion into Xero including:

• Purchase invoices/sales invoices
• Credit card transactions
• Staff, volunteer and trustee expense claims
• Conferences, grants and other event expenditure

7. Ensuring that all transaction documentation is properly filed and retained.

8. Processing BACS payments in an accurate and timely manner ensuring that these are properly authorised and retaining records of authorisation.

9. Maintenance of the fixed asset register and calculation of depreciation.

10. Management of the Euro-Ataxia accounts (multi-currency) including production of Annual Accounts.

11. Management of the Finance Officer.

12. Any other ad hoc work as required.

General

13. Monitor and proactively seek ways of improving systems and procedures to ensure efficiency, user friendliness and maximum impact

14. To participate with the rest of the team in the reception function e.g. answering the telephone and receiving visitors to the office.

15. Attend supervisions and staff meetings as required

16. Undertake professional development and training as required

17. In all areas of work ensure that due attention is given to compliance with Ataxia UK policy and the law such as health and safety, confidentiality, data protection and risk management.

18. Undertake other reasonable duties as required.

Person specification

Essential

• Working towards or completion of Level 4 AAT or equivalent
• Experience of charity accounting, preferably managing restricted and unrestricted funds
• Extensive experience of working with Xero, including multicurrency.
• Educated to A level (or equivalent) standard.
• Able to develop professional and effective relationships with colleagues and supporters.
• Systematic approach, with an excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workload, learn new skills and work to deadlines
• Competent in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Commitment to working with people with ataxia
• Knowledge and understanding of the barriers faced by people with a disability.
• Ability to take a sympathetic and patient approach when dealing with our Friends (members).
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Support for the ethical use of animals in medical research and human embryonic stem cell research
• Willingness to undertake training as required

Desirable

• Experience of Raiser’s Edge or similar database

Note: This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. Ataxia UK reserves the right to update the Job Description from time to time to reflect these changes in or to the post after consultation about any proposed changes.

How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and a cover letter.

We will be reviewing applications and scheduling interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. The position will remain open until filled.

Want to use your coaching skills to make a real difference? If so, we would love to receive your application for our Social Enterprise Work Coach vacancy! This is an exciting, hands-on role where no two days will be alike. You might be developing a work experience pathway one day, then working alongside a Companion (formerly homeless adult who lives and volunteers at Emmaus) in a shop and leading by example the next. You’ll supervise work, coach Companions and volunteers to develop their working practices and monitor and report on progress outcomes. You will use your people-skills to work closely together with colleagues to best support the individuals you are working with. 

This new project will use a strengths based approach to support participants to develop meaningful work skills, to get more out of their work placements here at Emmaus and to build the professional skills and personal resilience needed to move on into paid employment.

Job Title: HR Apprentice

Location: Hybrid - 2 days at the Wylde Green office

Contract Type: 36 hours per week

Salary: £21,490 per annum

Job Description

Are you passionate about building a career in Human Resources? Join our fabulous People Team as an HR Apprentice, where you'll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment while working towards the CIPD Level 3 HR Apprenticeship Standard. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your HR expertise, work with a supportive team, and contribute to meaningful organisational initiatives.

Main Duties:

• Support the People Team: Assist in a variety of HR activities, providing essential support to the wider team.
• Manage the HR Email Inbox: Ensure all queries are handled professionally and efficiently.
• HR Process Involvement: Participate in a range of HR processes, from transactional tasks to more complex issues, such as performance management and disciplinary actions.
• HR System Management: Maintain and update employee records, ensuring data accuracy and generating reports as needed.
• Administrative Tasks: Take minutes during meetings, produce references, and handle day-to-day correspondence.
• First-Line HR Queries: Provide confidential and accessible advice on routine matters, escalating complex queries when necessary. Topics include employment terms and conditions, policy application, and employment legislation.
• Payroll Assistance: Support basic payroll queries in collaboration with the Payroll team.

You'll have the opportunity to balance your role responsibilities with a dedicated weekly study day to work towards your apprenticeship qualification.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications:

• English and Maths at Level 2, with grades A-C (4-9).
• Eligible for entry to the CIPD Level 3 HR Apprenticeship Standard.

Essential Experience and Skills:

• Competency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook).
• Proven ability to manage a varied workload with excellent organisational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and the People Team.
• Basic understanding of HR functions and their importance in the workplace.
• Commitment to confidentiality and sensitive handling of information.
• Genuine enthusiasm for a career in HR and dedication to completing the apprenticeship programme.
• Proactive and capable of working independently, responding promptly to immediate requests.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience in an employee relations environment.
• Previous experience in a busy office setting, particularly with administrative duties.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive training and development support while you complete the CIPD Level 3 HR Apprenticeship.
• An opportunity to gain practical HR experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values professional growth.

If you're ready to kick-start your career in HR and join a team that values your potential, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to make a difference in the People Team.

The vacancy may close before the deadline, if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Eido exists to improve the impact of Christian organisations. We do this by helping Christian organisations to become impact, evidence, and learning focused.

Increasingly, Eido is becoming a significant thought leader for Christian NGOs, charities, and churches in how to improve their social and spiritual impact. Our clients include CPAS, Church of England, BibleProject, Stewardship, Alpha, International Care Ministries, Tearfund, World Vision, The Salvation Army, and Hope International. 

The role involves designing, winning, and delivering projects across a spectrum of research, innovation, evaluation, and M&E solutions to help Christian organisations improve their impact.

With clients ranging in size from local churches to Christian INGOs, the role will help deliver a wide range of skills across project development and delivery including bid writing, workshop facilitation, survey design, quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, focus groups, research interviews, and report writing.

Eido continues to grow into providing impact services to the Christian sector, and the ideal candidate will be motivated to serve the sector and have existing skills and experience to make us more effective in doing so.

Horsham Matters seeks a visionary CEO to lead our dynamic charity in transforming the lives of those facing poverty and hardship across the Horsham District. As a cornerstone organisation addressing both immediate needs and long‐term solutions, we are looking for an inspiring leader to set our strategic vision, empower our team, and secure sustainable growth across our diverse range of community services.

For over fifteen years, Horsham Matters has been at the heart of the community, dedicated to preventing and relieving poverty by providing essential food supplies, expert advice, and holistic support to those in need. As a Christian charity, we are driven by our values of compassion, dignity, and service, ensuring that everyone in crisis receives the help they need, regardless of background or circumstance. We embrace all people regardless of their faith, and this can be seen across our staff and volunteer teams as well as with our clients. We operate a wide range of initiatives designed to address both the immediate and long-term challenges faced by individuals and families experiencing hardship.

Through our committed team of 17 staff and wide network of volunteers and supporters, we deliver a range of innovative projects including our mobile "Hub on the Move", which takes vital support directly into local communities, ensuring that people who may struggle to access traditional services can still receive the help they need. We also run an expanding network of foodbank sessions, which provide not just emergency food parcels but also wraparound services such as budgeting advice, energy support, and signposting to other agencies. Our community cafés offer warm spaces where people can access affordable meals, social connections, and guidance in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment. Beyond food provision, we are committed to early intervention, working to address the root causes of poverty through advocacy, training, and targeted support services.

As we build on this strong foundation, we are seeking a CEO who can skilfully balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational management, fostering collaboration across all areas of the charity. This role is about more than just overseeing services, it’s about driving innovation, securing long-term sustainability, and ensuring that our programmes continue to evolve in response to the changing needs of our community. With increasing demand for our services and the need to diversify funding streams, we want to grow to deliver more impact for our community. The incoming CEO will play a pivotal role in making this vision a reality, shaping the future of Horsham Matters and strengthening our ability to provide life-changing support to those who need it most.

Key details:
Job title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Horsham Matters

Location: Horsham, with up to 1 day per week working from home

Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 Contract: Permanent, full-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and articulate a compelling vision and strategic direction that aligns with our mission and values.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee the delivery of high-quality, integrated services – from foodbank operations and early intervention to advocacy and community outreach.
• Financial Sustainability: Secure and diversify income streams, replacing expiring grants and driving our ambition towards a £1 million turnover within five years.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build robust relationships with local authorities, funders, corporate partners, and community stakeholders, representing Horsham Matters as a key ambassador
• Organisational Culture & Team Leadership: Empower staff and volunteers by fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture, and promoting continuous improvement.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Proven senior leadership experience within the charitable or not-for-profit sector, with a track record of driving organisational transformation and sustainable growth.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience in budgeting, financial planning, and securing diverse income streams.
• Demonstrable ability to manage complex, multi-faceted operations and implement effective delegation models.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to inspire and engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• A commitment to addressing poverty and enhancing community welfare, with a demonstrable alignment to our Christian values.
• Experience in fundraising and stakeholder engagement, with an enterprising approach to driving innovation in service delivery.

 
If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role with details on how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at via the apply button. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at the above address with suitable times to speak.

Elrha is a global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation.

Are you an excellent communicator with great digital skills and ideas? Are you able to produce creative, on-brand content that resonates with diverse audiences? Are you looking for a communications role in a friendly, supportive environment, focused on creating positive change in the humanitarian sector?  

This is an ideal post for someone wanting to take the next step in their career and support our digital communications and content development. The primary focus of the role is to support the maintenance and growth of our digital platforms and to create accessible and engaging content for our audiences across our digital channels. The role also supports the Communications team with horizon scanning, events, and collating and analysing data.  

In your application, you’ll need to show that you have:   

• Strong writing and editing skills, and the ability to follow brand, style and tone of voice guidelines 
• Experience of content creation and production for diverse platforms and in multiple formats 
• Knowledge of digital tools to manage content and generate insights 
• Experience using Content Management Systems, and online meeting and events software  
• Excellent attention to detail 
• Good organisation skills and the ability to prioritise work to meet competing deadlines 

 If you’re seeking a new challenge and want to be part of a fast-paced and ambitious organisation, join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed. We offer a friendly, supportive environment where you can develop, learn and grow professionally. We’re a committed and collaborative team, and the role is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your skills in digital communications and help to increase Elrha’s reach and engagement. 

We offer: 

• Remote working as standard – staff can access office bases in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Manchester if required/appropriate. We expect staff to attend team meetings and away days in person as required. 
• As standard we work 35 hours per week. We’re also happy to discuss flexible working patterns and many of our staff work non-standard working hours. 
• Our benefits include minimum 5% employer pension contribution (3% employee contribution), life cover, organisational sick pay, family friendly pay and leave schemes; incremental increase in annual leave (26-day basic entitlement) depending on length of service, opportunities for learning and development, a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and retail discounts platform. 
• Please read through the Information for Candidates document for further information to support your application, including details on our values, strategy, benefits and salary. 

 Notes for applicants: 

• Candidates must have the independent right to work in UK at the time of appointment as we are unable to support visa sponsorship for this role. 
• Please read through the job description for a detailed list of requirements, and ensure you complete the personal statement to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is next career move for you. 
• When applying you will be taken through the Save the Children UK recruitment system. Elrha is an independent subsidiary of SCUK and benefits from some SCUK systems and processes. 
• We reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a very high volume of applications. 
• We do not use recruitment agencies. 

Closing date: Sunday 9 March 2025
Interview dates:  Week commencing 31 March 2025 

Community Researcher

Location: Bowburn, Durham

Salary: £23,088 - £26,440 per annum

Contract: Fixed Term, (Time limited contract (15 months) to end of March/ April 2026)

Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Waythrough’s vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. They tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. 

The Role

To support the organisation’s participation in 2 research projects exploring Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities understanding of mental well-being and suicide with a view to improving access for support in these areas for the GRT community. The role will be centred on fieldwork with the GRT community in County Durham and to support the Research Team and the organisation’s Research and Development Co-ordinator in all aspects of the research projects.

• To develop and deliver community-based research activities with the support of the Research and Development Co-ordinator alongside their Housing Support Team on Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in County Durham on themes around mental health including suicide.
• Develop, facilitate and present research outputs from the project and share with project stakeholders and in Humankind to demonstrate the evidence base about this work and the need for further development of services. This could include writing a blog, delivering presentations or participating in webinars.
• Analyse and synthesise both qualitative and quantitative data generated by research and evaluation projects to support colleagues in service modelling and design.
• Support the Research and Development Co-ordinator in meetings as required.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
• Death in service benefit
• Free Will writing
• Eyecare vouchers
• Blue light card discount
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
• Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
• Happy, Healthy You! – their wellbeing offers for their workforce
• Employee Assist Programme and their Support Networks

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Waythrough, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Blue Marine aims to restore health to the ocean and has advocated for large scale marine protection in Jersey since 2018. From 2021, our local team has been based on the Jersey, engaging with the fishing industry, educating local communities and children, partnering with government and local organisations, and leading local research to help inform better management. Through research and advocacy Blue Marine influenced development of the first Jersey Marine Spatial Plan and is supporting the introduction of a network of Marine Protected Areas. Our ‘snorkel trail’ and low-impact seafood initiatives have also helped to strengthen the sustainable use of Jersey’s seas.   

Blue Marine requires a Jersey Project Officer (Maternity Cover) to assist in delivering our research, education and fisheries engagement work in Jersey. The role will report to Blue Marine and be based at the National Trust for Jersey HQ.

This is an opportunity to join a highly impactful charity at the cutting edge of marine conservation, and an opportunity to support the protection of Jersey’s marine environment.

Salary: £16,800 (full time equivalent £28,000). 

Hours: Part time, three days (21 hours) per week, 9am to 5pm.  Potential to increase to four days (28 hours).

Contract: One-year, fixed term (May 2025 to May 2026)

Location: The Elms, National Trust for Jersey HQ, with quarterly travel to Blue Marine head office in London for specific meetings.

Holidays: 25 days leave per annum plus national holidays, pro rata to agreed hours, plus any non-contractual seasonal closure.

Reporting to: Channel Islands Project Manager, Blue Marine.

This role requires the individual to hold Entitled or Entitled for Work employment status for Jersey.

Application deadline: 16th March 2025 

Please send your CV and a letter explaining your skills and suitability for the role. If you would like to know more or have any questions, then we’d be happy to help.

 About the project

Jersey’s waters, with their kelp forests, seagrass and maerl beds, showcase some of the best shallow marine habitats in northern Europe and many are important ‘blue carbon’ stores. Of Jersey’s 2,455 square kilometres of territorial sea, 6.5 per cent is designated as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), where mobile fishing gear (trawling and dredging) is prohibited, but other fishing (pots, hook and line, diving and static nets) is allowed.

Since 2018, Blue Marine has undertaken research alongside partners on-island and UK academic institutions to assess the benefits of Jersey’s existing MPAs.  This evidence underpinned our proposal for a well-managed network of MPAs closed to mobile fishing gear, to cover over 30 per cent of Jersey’s territorial waters, our overarching project goal.

In October 2023, the Jersey Government released its first draft Marine Spatial Plan, to fulfil its international obligations, under the 2022 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which requires 30 per cent of the environment to be protected by 2030. The MSP includes proposals for a network of MPAs covering 23 per cent of Jersey’s waters with the intention of increasing protection to 30 per cent of Jersey’s marine space by 2030. With Jersey’s MSP approved, there is now the prospect of securing tangible marine protection

The Jersey Project aims to enhance marine protection through three key interventions:

• Research: a four-year PhD, multiple MSc studies and collaborative research has built a strong evidence base for marine protection.
• Supporting low-impact fisheries: our initiative, Jersey Hand Dived was developed to improve community awareness of sustainable seafood choices and low-impact fishing practices.
• Education and engagement: our snorkel trail education programmed provides the opportunity for 420 children to be guided through an immersive snorkelling experience every year.

General Duties:

• The Project Officer will work with the Channel Islands Project Manager, wider Blue Marine team and collaborators on Jersey (and other Channel Islands) to deliver local workstreams which benefit people, nature and climate.
• The Project Officer will be based at The National Trust for Jersey, The Elms, St Mary and the post holder will be expected to integrate, support and be an active member of The National Trust for Jersey team.

Role and Responsibilities:  

The postholder shall be assigned to perform their duties as Blue Marine and the National Trust for Jersey together. These activities will include:

• Day to day support to the Channel Island Project Manager to deliver Blue Marine’s Jersey project.

• Lead on the delivery of Blue Marine’s Snorkel Trail initiative and paired education programme.  

• Lead on the development of sustainable seafood initiatives such as Jersey Hand Dived (JHD).

• Deliver wider education activities and assist with local outreach such as work experience and volunteer opportunities.  

• Support Blue Marine funded marine research and monitoring which is specifically relevant to the achievement of Blue Marine’s aims.   

• Support engagement and maintenance of relationships with Government, fishing industry, NGOs, funders, relevant stakeholders and the public.  

• Create regular social media posts and content for Blue Marine initiatives particularly Jersey Hand Dived and Jersey Snorkel Trails.

• Represent Blue Marine at local events, including presentations and networking.    

• Provide support where required to National Trust for Jersey for marine activities.
• Assist in the development of projects across the wider Channel Island region.

Candidate profile:

Essential

• Relevant qualification and experience of marine science, marine conservation or fisheries.
• Self-motivated and able to work using own initiative.  
• Comfortable and competent in working with schoolchildren and coordinating and delivering education initiatives.  
• Great inter-personal skills and managing relations across all sectors of the community. 
• Excellent written and communication skills, able to adapt style to a wide range of audiences 
• Command of Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A good team player with a flexible approach. 
• Full, clean driver’s license
• Basic Sea Survival Qualification. Any required training will be provided.

Desirable

• Competent in research, data collection, report writing and literature reviews
• Experience in creating social media content
• Confident on small vessels at sea
• Strong multitasker
• Experience with Adobe software (Acrobat and InDesign), Canva and GIS would all be a bonus
• Power Boat Level 2 license would be a bonus, but not essential.

ABOUT THE EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR ROLE

Within this role, reporting to the Director of Finance and Resource, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-level administrative and governance support to various leaders within the organisation including the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), The Board, and CEO. This role is central to ensuring the smooth operation of the organisation by coordinating meetings, managing governance processes, and supporting strategic initiatives.

You will facilitate board and SLT meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, taking formal minutes, and ensuring a timely follow-up on actions, whilst overseeing compliance with health and safety regulations, supporting the organisation's environmental strategy.

You will also manage a small team of Administrative Support Officers.

This role requires exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills and a commitment to upholding the values and mission of the Social Interest Group. Please refer to our JDPS for further details on the role and requirements.

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 5:00. This role follows a hybrid working model, with 2 days required in the office.

Our central office is located off Upper Street in Islington, around a 10 minute walk from Highbury and Islington station with overground and underground routes.

Salary: £30,600  

What are we looking for from an Executive Administrator?

• Experience in high level administration duties, ideally within a similar role, supporting senior leadership teams and boards with all areas of administration
• Previous experience taking minutes in meetings
• IT Proficiency: Knowledge, skills, and ability to learn and manage online systems, particularly Microsoft programs, able to book and manage meetings using outlook and teams
• Excellent numeracy and financial skills, with the ability to deliver best practice in financial management and produce accurate and timely financial information
• Ability to write reports, manage data, and oversee audit processes to a professional, high business standard
• Ability to work with confidential information in a timely secure manner
• Analytical skills, with the ability to find, absorb, and summarise complex information
• Attention to detail and quality, able to verify and proofread documents
• Time and workload management: Ability to work to tight deadlines with competing priorities
• Ability to prepare, and write documents, letters, and other communication to a professional, high business standard

What we offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards

ABOUT US

Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change

Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.  

We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.

Our client is here to transform, create, agitate and excite. It’s a hub of inspiration where artists and emerging talent create extraordinary work and where young people can grow creatively as individuals. They now require a Transformational Giving Lead – a newly created position – to provide a step change in the major giving programme.

This role will secure gifts at the high five figure, six figure and £1million+ level, taking responsibility for a personal income target as well as contributing to the overall team target. You will be tasked with demonstrably moving prospects through the solicitation and stewardship process and will be a driving force in transformational change for the organisation, the young people and artistic community they serve.

You will have proven success and a track record in identifying and maintain external relationships with philanthropists and networks capable of giving at a very high level. You will be a strong communicator with brilliant interpersonal skills for engaging with senior donors and volunteers. Reporting to the Associate Director for Partnerships and Philanthropy, the postholder will be able to demonstrate through the interview process a strategic outlook on high-value given and examples of creating exciting propositions in major donor fundraising.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
 
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.