Programme Manager Jobs in Remote

This is a new and hugely exciting role at Chelmsford Cathedral to support the strategy and vision of senior leadership under our new Dean, Jessica Martin. The post offers the opportunity to provide energetic and creative departmental leadership to enable us to deliver a rich programme of cultural events that will support our mission, vitalise our community engagement and generate income from our visitors and audiences. We are committed to providing not only a cultural venue for Chelmsford, but to transforming the Cathedral into a heritage site and cultural hub for the whole Diocese across Essex and East London, and as part of a community of Anglican Cathedrals nationally.

The postholder will work with colleagues to develop a Programme Plan that integrates the arts, mission, welcome and heritage interpretation. They will be responsible for the planning and delivery of cultural and other visitor events and exhibitions, ensuring that they are delivered safely and within budget. They will also contribute to the development of new interpretation strategies and materials to improve visitor experience as well as developing a cohesive merchandise offer to support the programme of events and exhibitions.

Job Title: Programme Support Officer

Team: Programmes

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

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

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

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

Context and purpose of role

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

Programme coordination:

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

Volunteer and partner support:

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

Systems administration:

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

Programme delivery support:

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

Collaboration and teamwork:

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

Other

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

The person

Knowledge and Experience

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

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

Understanding of customer service principles and practices.

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

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

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

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

• Knowledge of the outdoor recreation sector.

Skills

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

Personal Attributes

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

Values and Behaviours

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

Inclusive

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

Inspiring

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

Empowering

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

Responsible

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

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

Programme financial planning, management, and reporting

In close consultation with the programmes/partnerships team:

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

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

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

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

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

Grants management and compliance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Audit, internal controls, and risk

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

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

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

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

 Qualifications

• CCAB qualified accountant (desirable).

Experience

• 3 years relevant experience in financial accounting and financial reporting

• Experience of designing and managing effective administrative systems and procedures

• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management

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

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

Skills

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

• First rate oral and written communication skills

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

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

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

• Fluent in oral and written English

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel

• Excellent numeracy, financial analysis, and financial presentation skills

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

Knowledge

• Broad understanding and experience of development issues and organisations

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

• Knowledge of charity accounting 

Must have right to work in the UK.

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

Grants Manager-Ukraine Humanitarian Programme 

Salary: £42K per annum. 

Contract status: 2-year fixed term contract 

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

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

Key responsibilities: 

Communication and Collaboration 

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

• Maintain strong understanding of response context. 

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

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

Analysis and Reporting 

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

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

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

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

Management and Leadership 

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

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

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

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

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

How to apply 

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

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

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

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

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

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

The role now focuses on:

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

 

DEPARTMENT: Programmes

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

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

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

SALARY: Salary: £45,643.41 per annum

Internal salary grade: 15.1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We welcome applications from all sections of the Community.

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

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

This is an ideal role for someone who wants to take a leadership position in a fast paced, cause-driven dynamic environment and get a diverse range of opportunities across social enterprise. You will be highly organised, with strong attention to detail, and the sort of person who gains satisfaction from juggling multiple priorities and working with multiple stakeholders. You must thrive in a busy environment and be excited about working for an agile and passionate social enterprise. You will be responsible for managing the programme across the regional, so should be happy working autonomously whilst always having the support of the central team. This is a great opportunity to work for a growing social enterprise, ambitious about making a real difference to the lives of people in the local community and expanding our reach into new areas in the UK. 

Background To The Role

Well Grounded runs the UK’s first series of specialty coffee training academies, connecting people looking for work with sustainable careers in the coffee industry. We are looking for a motivated and passionate individual to join our team, as Programme Lead for our Bristol academy and impact. Since 2023 we have been running training programmes from Bristol with 73% of completers going into work. We are looking for someone to build our presence in Bristol as our first permanent team member in Bristol, working closely together with our central team in London. You will be responsible for running our programmes in the area including overseeing recruitment of candidates (‘trainees’) for our programmes, working with local community organisations, coffee employers and potential funders.

About The Role

As the local lead, you will be responsible for managing the day to day operations of our social impact in the local area, liaising with local employer partners, recruiting learners onto our programmes and ensuring onward employment for Graduates. To ensure the long-term success of our Bristol academy, fundraising will also form a part of this role, so we are looking for someone entrepreneurial with strong networking and partnership building skills. You’ll be equally comfortable connecting with local government contacts as with local coffee industry leaders to create new funding opportunities and partnerships. Safeguarding, monitoring and reporting are essential to this role and we will provide safeguarding training as part of your induction.

We want to meet the right person for the organisations’ plans for the future and support you to grow and develop based on your strengths. Most importantly you will have a strong conviction in the potential of all people to achieve their goals.

Perks:

• Free coffee

• 36 days paid leave per year: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 3 days between Christmas and New Year, prorated

• Employee Assistance Programme offering free counselling

World Jewish Relief created the Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP) for refugees in 2016 and today we are the largest provider of specialist employment support to refugees in the UK. 

​STEP aims to improve integration for refugees through a targeted employment programme that addresses the complex barriers refugees face in preparing for, and ultimately finding, work in the UK. We support all refugees, regardless of their proximity to the labour market, to develop the skills and identify the opportunities they need to secure sustainable employment. Central to the programme is our collaboration with local partners, who deliver STEP across the UK. 

​We now have an exciting opportunity for a Programmes Officer to support the UK Programmes team in ensuring all our programme aims are met. You will be integral in all programme management, partnership management, and administrative tasks across UK Programmes. You will play a vital role in supporting the UK Programmes Managers with developing and implementing our strategy for 2025 and beyond.

​About you

​We are looking for candidates who have:

• Experience of supporting and working alongside delivery partners
• Advanced knowledge of and experience using Microsoft platforms (excel, PPT, SharePoint, teams) and CRM databases 
• Experience in providing administrative support on programmes, including reporting, compliance tasks and supporting delivery teams
• Demonstrable knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes
• Understanding of the issues and challenges faced by people with experience of forced migration in accessing employment
• Strong attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy when handling data, preparing reports and scheduling
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Cross-cultural sensitivity
• A solid understanding of safeguarding 
• Ability and flexibility to travel within the UK to visit partners

​Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

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

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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

​To apply

Please upload your CV and a cover letter which outlines why this role appeals to you and how you meet the criteria in the person specification.

Job Description

This is a hugely exciting new opportunity to work for the Liberal Democrats following our historic General Election result last July. 

As the largest third-party force in the Commons in a century, this new role will oversee Lib Dem Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) funded programmes. You will manage a small team and work closely with the senior Lib Dem Parliamentary team, representatives from the wider party, and the WFD secretariat. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall planning and implementation of WFD funded projects, and ensure that they make a tangible difference. Previous WFP projects that we have supported include the African Liberal Network Women Leadership Programme, which has had a transformative impact for many women politicians in Africa. 

The successful candidate will be a dynamic self-starter who’s got a good understanding of the Liberal Democrats and British politics, and will thrive in an environment where they have to demonstrate political judgement, solve problems, manage projects and budgets.

They will be able to work to tight timescales, take the initiative and be able to prioritise a demanding workload.

The successful candidate will feel comfortable occasionally representing the Party at an international level.

The role will primarily be based in London but will involve some international travel and it will be possible for some flexible and remote working.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the Liberal Democrat Westminster Foundation for Democracy funded programmes, and developing the strategy for our approach to WFD funding for the rest of the Parliament. 

• Communicating and liaising with the party leadership and spokespersons, Parliamentarians and the Federal International Relations Committee.

• Managing budgets and projects and establishing deadlines to ensure programmes are managed effectively, including preparing annual budgets and monthly consolidated forecasts.

• Working closely with WFD to ensure effective programme implementation and alignment with WFD’s programming methodologies as well as the agreed Results Framework with FCDO for areas of priority and impact.

• Evaluating programmes and progressing quarterly and annual reporting.

• Managing a small team providing the administration of these programmes.

• Ensure the right resources are available to deliver programmes, and develop relationships with individuals, networks and institutions where Liberal Democrat WFD programmes operate as well as sister parties. 

• Establish and maintain key relationships with donors and sponsors including FCDO in the UK and posts overseas at the appropriate level.

• Represent the Liberal Democrats in internal and external forums.

• Work in partnership with other political party offices implementing WFD programming for shared learning and the design and implementation of an annual cross-party project.

About WFD

Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is the UK public body dedicated to supporting democracy around the world. WFD’s established purpose is to assist, support and encourage the peaceable establishment and development of pluralistic democratic practice and political institutions. WFD offers:

• High quality and impactful programmes that directly support institutions in political systems to develop inclusive political processes, more accountable political systems, protection of rights and freedoms, and more pluralistic societies;

• Specialist analysis, research, and advice to inform policy makers on a range of democratic governance issues; and

• International election observations on behalf of the UK. 

Essential Skills and Experience

The candidate will be able to show knowledge and experience that demonstrate:

• Understanding of international development assistance

• Background in project and programme design, implementation, and management 

• Knowledge of the Liberal Democrats 

• Experience of working in an international environment an understanding of foreign affairs

• The ability to manage, brief and coordinate senior politicians.

• Experience of managing budgets and delivering value for money. 

• Experience of managing complex communications structures

• A clear commitment to the ideals and values of the Liberal Democrats

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience in proposal development, contracting, procurement, grant management, donor compliance, financial scrutiny

• Experience using programme management systems and tools. 

• Line management experience and skills.

• Experience of training, giving presentations and public speaking

• Experience of working on women’s political leadership programmes or research

• Knowledge of Liberal Democrat sister parties

The HAF Project Manager is the strategic lead for the HAF programme. You will manage a budget of over £800,000, make commissioning decisions, and ensure strong due diligence processes and quality control. You will collaborate with HAF provider organisations from the voluntary and community sectors, ensuring high-quality delivery. Additionally, you will work closely with YCF colleagues to communicate the impact of HAF, represent YCF in senior spaces, and assist in reporting to YCF’s Board of Trustees.

Working closely with Camden’s Children’s Commissioning team and YCF’s CEO you will ensure that each HAF programme in Camden offers participating children and young people a diverse and enjoyable range of activities provided by respected organisations, operating at the highest levels of safety, quality, and in alignment with the Department for Education’s funding requirements. You will report to YCF’s CEO and to Camden Council on the programme’s delivery and impact, and will lead on all reporting.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience or interest in cross-sector partnership work, with programme management experience, and a drive to make a difference in the lives of children and young people. The role requires self-awareness, the ability to learn quickly, and a willingness to pitch in with the wider work of YCF, as we are a small team with limited resources.

This varied and impactful role offers incredible development opportunities for someone with strong organisational, numeracy, and stakeholder management skills, as well as a passion for improving the lives of Camden’s children and young people. Flexibility, quick learning and a collaborative attitude will be key to success in this role. YCF will provide training and support to help you thrive as you step into the role, and you will be supported by YCF’s CEO and the Head of Partnerships and Grants.

We are ideally looking for a candidate who brings experience in: budgeting and budget management, commissioning/ grantmaking, due diligence processes, impact reporting, stakeholder management and strategic leadership. 

Person Specification:

Please note, the person specification outlines our ideally sought experience. However, if you meet some of the essential criteria but are confident in your ability to learn quickly in post or bring adjacent experience (and can demonstrate at interview), please do apply.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following experience:

Essential:

• Proven project coordination/management skills including ability to liaise with a complex range of stakeholders – and exceptional time management and organisational skills
• Strong and proven skills using excel, managing complex budgets
• Experience of effective partnership building and stakeholder collaboration, with good communication skills and ability to get along with people
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload, and self manage in a busy environment with competing demands
• An appreciation of Camden and its voluntary sector
• Degree-level educated (or equivalent experience)– with 5 GCSE level (A*-C) to include English and Maths

Location: Camden office (at least 3 days a week), with some hybrid working, and travel around Camden, especially in delivery periods

Reporting to: YCF’s CEO

Hours: 37.5h pw (with occasional out of hours visits – and some working over Spring, Summer and Winter school holidays)

Start date: ASAP (ideally by March 2025)

Contract type: 12 month fixed term contract (until end of March 2026) – with a possibility of extension, depending on DfE decisions

Battersea's Global Programmes Department are looking for passionate individuals to join the team as Grants and Programmes Associates.

The Grants and Programmes Associates will support the delivery of a portfolio of work within the Grants and Programmes function at Battersea. Each Associate will be assigned to a specific portfolio, either Greece, South Africa, Sri Lanka or Special Programmes. The Associate will work closely with and report to a Grants & Programmes Manager who leads the portfolio. This is an exciting time for Battersea as we expand our work to impact more dogs and cats. 

Over the coming five years, it is planned that the size and complexity of grant making will grow, including the establishment of several multi-year programmes in the UK and abroad. 

This is a grants management role within the Grants and Programmes team in the Global Programmes Directorate, requiring excellent experience of relationship, grant and project management. The successful postholder should be comfortable working as a team, with considerable scope, and complexity and nurturing relationships with colleagues across the organisation as an integral element of the role. The Associate would support a portfolio led by a Manager who would also be their line manager.

Find out more about what our Grants work through the link in the recruitment pack!

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

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At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 26th February 2025
Interview date(s): 4th - 6th March 2025

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Are you ready to make a tangible impact in suicide prevention while working with a dynamic and passionate team? Samaritans is looking for a Head of Rail Programme to lead our flagship partnership with Network Rail and the wider rail industry.

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• £63,000-£67,000 per annum plus benefits 

• Permanent contract 

• Full-time role - 35 hours per week with flexible working

• Hybrid working: Linked to either our Ewell (Surrey) office or home-based contract, with regular travel around London and the South East

• In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. Staff are expected to work in person around 2 days per month.

• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences.

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Why This Role?

As the Head of Rail Programme, you’ll:

• Manage and mentor a talented team of 12, with opportunities to shape strategies and ensure ongoing improvement.

• Spearhead the delivery of a nationally significant suicide prevention programme.

• Be the operational and programme management lead, overseeing innovative projects and events.

• Work with key rail industry stakeholders, including British Transport Police and Train Operating Companies.

• Drive multi-channel behaviour change campaigns that save lives.

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This role will be exposed to emotionally challenging material and data relating to suicide and self-harm, including personal individual lived experience, which can be traumatic. You’ll receive training and support throughout your time at Samaritans to manage the demands of the role, but it’s important to be sure that this role is right for you.

What You'll Bring:

• A proven track record in leading high-performing, cross-functional teams.

• Exceptional skills in stakeholder management within complex organisations.

• Experience in managing large programmes, budgets, and contracts.

• A passion for mental health and suicide prevention.

• Strong leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Knowledge of the rail industry is a plus, but not essential.​

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What We Offer:

• A role that combines leadership, purpose, and challenge.

• Opportunities to influence change in mental health and safety across the rail industry.

• A chance to work with a committed, supportive organisation with a shared vision of fewer lives lost to suicide.

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Working at Samaritans

For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure.

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Being Inclusive

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

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Application 

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please upload your CV and a cover letter (2 page max), outlining your motivations for applying and your transferable skills and experience. Applications close at 9 am on Monday 3 March, with first stage video interviews likely w/c 10 March. 

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Whilst we appreciate that the use of generative AI functions like ChatGPT is quickly becoming part of working life for many people, through our recruitment process we want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths. Therefore, we kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, cover letter or to generate interview answers.

Apply today and make a real difference to people’s lives.

About us

The King’s community is dedicated to the service of society. King’s Strategic Vision 2029 sets out our vision for the future, shaped around five priority areas: educate to inspire and improve; research to inform and innovate; serve to shape and transform; a civic university at the heart of London; and an international community that services the world. Our ambitious Education Strategy sets out the actions that we must take to transform how we teach, how and where our students learn and how we support them during their time with us.

Within the Social Mobility & Widening Participation Department we believe all young people should be able to have high expectations for their future. This means equal access to education and career opportunities. We run programmes that aim to empower young people from under-represented backgrounds to access and succeed at university

We are part of the Students & Education Directorate, a collection of wide-ranging professional services in place to support King’s students and their education. As a directorate we manage the student lifecycle from application to graduation and beyond, to ensure a coherent and seamless student experience and effective administrative processes, working closely with King’s faculties to do so.

About the role

The Social Mobility & Widening Participation manager has responsibility for delivering and overseeing key widening participation programmes in line with King’s Access & Participation Plan.

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking for a management role and who wish to utilise their skills and expertise to develop high quality, impactful activities to address educational disadvantage.

Main responsibilities:

• Oversee a range of widening participation programmes and projects aligned with the King’s Access & Participation Plan. This includes oversight of evaluation to monitor programme effectiveness and associated governance

• Line management of Widening Participation practitioners and directing the planning and implementation of their work objectives. This includes managing performance and undertaking relevant HR processes

• Be an active member of the Social Mobility & Widening Participation Department’s management team, contributing to discussion and decision-making

• Responsible for a budget, including reporting and annual monitoring of expenditure in line with department financial procedures.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in running workshops, classroom management, resource development and safeguarding

There are two posts available.  The initial anticipated priorities and responsibilities for each of these posts is outlined below. If you have a preference for one over the other, you are welcome to state this in your application.

SMWP Manager 1:

It is anticipated that this role will initially focus on overseeing and expanding our suite of pre-16 programmes (including Step Up Scholars, King's Scholars, and Scholars Plus), alongside developing a new Parent Network. The postholder will also manage our school partnerships. A key part of the role initially will be working closely with the What Works team to lead a randomised control trial to evaluate the effectiveness of King’s Scholars, our KS3 programme. The postholder will drive a new, strategic partnership with a multi-academy trust, coordinating summer schools for teachers and activity days for sixth-form students. They will also develop a new programme to support Teaching Assistants.

SMWP Manager 2:

It is anticipated that this role will initially serve as the primary point of contact for King’s colleagues – both professional and academic, as well as King’s Maths School and KCLSU. The postholder will run the WP Champions network for King’s staff who support our work or run their own WP interventions. A key focus will be developing and running the new King’s Plus programme – a student support programme for all WP students at King’s (c 25% of home, UG students). They will develop a comprehensive communications plan for SMWP featuring an open content hub and podcast series. They will oversee all the community organising work within the department - this includes Parent Power, Empoderando Familias and Empower ESOL.  As part of their early priorities, they will lead on the articulation and dissemination of relevant educational policy and research and ensure King’s provision is cutting edge and innovative.

These are hybrid roles which involve both remote and on-campus work, with a minimum of two office days per week (currently Tuesdays and Wednesdays) based at the Strand or Waterloo campuses. However, as these positions are delivery-focused, in addition to office days, the roles also require a substantial amount of time on-campus and in schools to run activities for young people. This can include regular evening and weekend commitments.

We encourage applications from candidates who have experience from both within and outside of the Higher Education sector where they can demonstrate the skills needed to succeed in this role

These are both full time posts and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

Closing date: 09 March 2025.

To apply, please click “Apply Now”.

About The Role

In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping how young people across the UK engage with Remembrance. Through a combination of in-person and online learning, the Teaching Remembrance Programme inspires those aged 4-18 to reflect on the past and understand its impact on the present. From schools to youth organisations, your work will ensure that Remembrance is accessible, inclusive, and meaningful for all. We’re looking for someone with a strong background in education, teaching and learning—someone who can bring creativity, insight and leadership to this vital programme.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

You’ll be responsible for the overall management and delivery of the Programme, ensuring it meets the highest standards in educational engagement. This will include developing innovative teaching strategies, overseeing content creation, and ensuring that learning materials resonate with diverse audiences. You’ll also take the lead in managing key stakeholder relationships, working closely with organisations such as the Scouts, Guides, Cadets and the Youth United Foundation to expand the reach and impact of the Programme.

As part of this role, you’ll also oversee online engagement, making full use of digital platforms to create interactive and accessible learning experiences. Whether it’s designing online resources, managing communications, or implementing digital marketing strategies, you’ll have a keen understanding of how to connect with audiences in a meaningful way. Additionally, you’ll provide line management for the Learning Programme Officer, offering guidance and support to ensure the successful delivery of the Programme.

Further information about the Teaching Remembrance Programme can be found here: Teaching Remembrance | Learning Resources | Royal British Legion 

If you have extensive experience in education, project management, and people leadership, and you’re passionate about making a difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You’ll be joining an organisation that is committed to ensuring Remembrance is for everyone—working within a team that values innovation, collaboration, and impact.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.  

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.