Programmes Manager Jobs

Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, the Stewardship Manager will deliver a defined stewardship programme aimed at engaging with major donors through a range of mechanisms to ensure that both new and existing donors are appropriately acknowledged, recognised, and informed about the impact of their giving – providing the highest quality of relationship with MSF UK. This central role has an overview of our portfolio of major donors, in order to successfully deliver these activities.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Duration: Permanent

Location: Aldgate, London – hybrid working, 2 days per week in the office

Salary: £51,577.05 per annum

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Knowledge

• A firm grasp of the role of stewardship with demonstrable ability to initiate and manage stewardship activities

Skills

• Strong analytical and administrative skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise a workload and to work independently with minimum supervision to meet deadlines
• Good numerical skills, including the ability to interpret and present data to a varied audience and in a variety of formats
• Excellent events organisation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organised and flexible, able to prioritise
• Highly motivated, able to work independently
• Proactive and positive approach
• Willingness to support colleagues

Experience

• Experience in a philanthropic fundraising environment / team
• Knowledge of charitable giving in the UK and overseas
• Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends and to travel nationally and internationally if required
• Demonstrable experience in a broadly similar role or environment
• Experience of organising bespoke events
• Experience of using databases to manipulate information, with preferable experience in Dynamics
• Experience of writing engagingly and accurately for a variety of audiences

Right to work in the UK - Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

MSF UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation by the closing date:

13 March 2025, 11:59pm (GMT)

We look forward to receiving your application!

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Operations Manager at Smart Works, you will play a pivotal role in managing the charity’s operational and digital infrastructure, ensuring the organisation runs smoothly and efficiently. You will oversee IT systems, digital platforms, and cybersecurity measures, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation. By leading key operational projects, you will support Smart Works in activities to support women into employment, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and enhance our technology integration.

This role requires a hands-on approach, balancing day-to-day system administration with the management of IT contracts and digital tools such as databases and online referral forms. You will also take ownership of Smart Works' internal staff platform, implementing upgrades and training staff.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, solutions-driven, and comfortable working across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders to introduce operational improvements and ensure the effective delivery of Smart Works' strategy. Ideally, you will have expertise in cybersecurity and risk management that will support in safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining compliance with data protection regulations.

Please see the attached job description for the full details.

Resurgo’s mission is to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change through our expertise in coaching, impact management and programme delivery. We’re a bold and innovative organisation with the ambition to transform society.

Are you a confident and experienced leader, with a heart for social justice and passionate about positively transforming society?

Then this could be the role for you. Join us as our next Centre Manager, and use your leadership and interpersonal skills to head up the team of three, delivering employment support in Bournemouth.

You’ll be working with the local church to manage the delivery of Resurgo's award-winning Spear Programme. Over the last 20 years, Spear has equipped more than 10,500 young people across the UK with the work-ready skills and mindset they need to succeed in employment, no matter the barriers they face. 

We believe each young person has huge potential. If you do too, and you have the skills and heart to see their lives transformed – join us.

The important stuff 

Location: Bournemouth

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations

Salary: from £29,255 dependent on experience

Closing date: Friday 28th February, 09.00am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate).

Assessment Day: Wednesday 5th March

Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo

Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process or if you have any enquiries regarding accessibility.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for:

Strategy, vision and impact [25%]

• Be at the forefront of leading Resurgo’s ‘big picture’ vision of a transformed society, empowering churches to transform young lives 
• Build and implement a strategy for developing relationships with local referral agencies to ensure effective recruitment of young people onto the Spear programme 
• Oversee the reporting of the Centre outcomes and ensure the Spear Programme is delivered in line with agreed targets 

Leadership, line management and training [25%]

• Lead your team with confidence; spurring them on in Resurgo’s mission; invest in a team culture of excellence, belonging and fun 
• Manage and develop the Lead Coach and Graduate Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development. This includes weekly 1:1s, performance reviews and regular feedback
• Equip your team to drive change through a data informed approach, and keep them accountable to agreed targets for the Spear Programme

Relationship management [20%]

• Manage great relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses, donors, and your Board of Trustees 
• Embed into your local church; working closely with your Spear Trustees and congregation, and actively participating in their mission and events
• Partner with the Spear Trustees and assist in implementing their funding strategy by helping to build corporate and donor relationships. For example, by hosting prospective donors in the Training Room

Delivery of the Spear Programme [20%]

• Support group and 1-1 coaching with numerous 16-24-year-olds: equipping them with practical work-ready skills and resilient mindsets 
• Provide guidance to the Lead Coach in the training room when dealing with behavioural and safeguarding situations and upskill coaches with consistent coaching feedback
• Use a coaching approach to engage young people in challenging conversations that will enable them to take responsibility and over significant barriers to employment 

Operations [10%]

• Liaise with relevant staff regarding site operations and work to resolve any issues as soon as possible, ensuring the office and training room are safe and tidy working spaces in line with health and safety policies

This role will suit you if:

• You are an active Christian, passionate about your work being a lived expression of your faith 
• You want to help others reach their full potential, and enable young people to overcome significant barriers to employment 
• You have demonstrable experience in coaching, teaching or training and development, as well as being keen to develop these skills further
• You are an experienced and mature leader/line manager, or have great leadership potential, and are eager to bring out the best in your team
• You are confident building relationships with a variety of stakeholders, with effective written and verbal communication skills 
• You are steady under pressure, and able to juggle competing priorities 
• You are looking for a varied, hands-on role, where you won't be tied to a desk 
• You are IT literate 

You can expect:

• A genuine commitment to upskilling you through impressive training opportunities
• Training, guidance and funding to complete your professional coaching accreditation 
• Progression opportunities through professional development 1-1s 
• A fun, supportive culture where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work
• A worshipping community, where you can pray and worship with your colleagues
• Summer and autumn staff conference days, plus a two-night Christmas retreat 

A couple of things to note:

• This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme)
• In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested

Join us in Promoting Diversity & Inclusion! 

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an individual passionate about diversity and inclusion to help drive change within the Diocese of Guildford. Our diocesan strategy emphasizes becoming a church that truly reflects the diversity of our community, with a strong focus on racial diversity. 

As the Racial Diversity Enabler (RDE), you will play a pivotal role in enhancing racial diversity across our congregations, parish and Cathedral clergy (lay and ordained), senior clergy and Church House staff. You will develop, enable, and empower diversity champions in each deanery, Church House, and the Diocesan Board of Education. Your efforts will also ensure that individuals from UKME/GMH backgrounds are encouraged and supported to pursue leadership roles, both lay and other positions of responsibility. 

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact and fostering an inclusive church community, we would love to hear from you. 

The key responsibilities of the role include: 

• Engage in Visible Leadership: Collaborate with senior clergy and the Communications Team to promote visible leadership and engagement in racial diversity through events, social media, the diocese’s website, and other communication channels.  

• Identify and Train Diversity Champions: Recruit and train champions to effectively promote diversity and inclusion across the diocese

• Develop Training Materials: Create awareness-raising materials and training resources for senior clergy and staff to champion diversity and for use in parishes. 

• Parish Needs Process: Support the Mission Team to mainstream EDI in the Parish Needs Process. 

• Support Leaders: Provide support to ordained and lay leaders in parishes addressing issues of racial diversity and inclusion.  

• Development of a more diverse leadership. Work with Vocations Team, Archdeacons and People Team to improve recruitment to encourage a greater racial diversity of clergy.  

• Update Anti-Racism Toolkit: Regularly update and communicate the diocese’s Anti-Racism Toolkit. 

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details of the responsibilities of the Racial Diversity Enabler 

Ideal Candidate Profile:  

• Education: Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience. 

• Experience: Extensive background in addressing diversity and inclusion within a charity or public sector organisation. 

• Skills: Proficient in adult learning and development. 

• Knowledge: Hold a deep understanding of the Church of England culture. 

• Passion: Strong commitment to driving organisational change in diversity and inclusion. 

• Background: Likely to be from a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage background to bring valuable perspectives to the role. 

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have their own vehicle as this position will require travel around the diocese. 

Role Benefits: 

• Competitive salary within the Charity Sector 

• Hybrid working model. 

• 10% non-contributory pension 

• Life assurance at 3x annual salary 

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays 

• Employee assistance programme 

• Opportunities for learning and development. 

Application process:  

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with a detailed supporting statement (cover letter), that addresses the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the job description. The supporting statement is crucial for the application process; failure to include it will result in the application not being considered.

Additional information:  

• This role carries an occupational requirement to be a practising Christian in line with the Equality Act 2010. 

• The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment. 

• We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as its essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. 

• If shortlisted, please note that it may not be possible to offer an alternative interview date if you are unable to attend the scheduled one. 

Be part of the vision; be part of RIBA.

RIBA is a global professional membership body, and a cultural organisation, driving excellence in architecture.

Salary: c£43,000 per annum, based upon experience and location

Location: London/Hybrid

Hours: 35 hours per week, full-time, permanent

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven major gifts specialist to join our growing Development Team as we begin an ambitious fundraising campaign to support the future of RIBA and of architecture.

Why Join us?

This is an exciting time to be part of the RIBA Development Team.

We are embarking on RIBA’s biggest investment in nearly 100 years, the House of Architecture. Our vision is bold: to make architecture accessible, relevant and meaningful for everyone, and in doing so to support architects in their role to make the future a better place. We cannot do this alone. We seek philanthropy and partnerships to make it possible.

As Development Manager, you will be instrumental in driving our major gifts fundraising activity to help to deliver the House of Architecture campaign and wider development programmes.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to play a pivotal role in a growing team securing philanthropic support for an ambitious cultural organisation.
• A rare chance to be part of a transformational fundraising campaign from an early stage.
• Support to grow and develop your skills, experience and knowledge.
• A great employee benefits package which includes (a) a generous pension scheme with employer contributions (up to 12%), (b) life assurance, (c) annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays and paid closure of 3 discretionary days between Christmas and New Year. For more details on our benefits, please visit our website.

About the Role

As Development Manager you will have a key focus on major gift fundraising and play a vital role in delivering RIBA’s fundraising strategy and plan. Your main responsibility will be building relationships with, and securing gifts from, High Net Worth Individuals in support of the House of Architecture vision, working alongside colleagues and senior volunteers. You will also deliver research and donor stewardship and contribute to the team’s wider fundraising planning, strategy and activity.

What are we looking for?

• Experience in major donor fundraising and/or a similar discipline with proven success, comfortable soliciting high value donations and delivering excellent stewardship
• Experience of supporting the development and delivery of effective fundraising plans
• Excellent interpersonal skills, supporter focused with the ability to show empathy, tact and diplomacy
• Confidence using relationship databases (ideally, experience of Raiser’s Edge or similar
• Confident verbal and written communication skills, and excellent IT skills
• Understanding of the strategic and operating context of museum, library or archive institutions or similar is desirable
• Knowledge of and/or interest in architecture, architectural heritage and the built environment is desirable
• Commitment to specialising in philanthropy

If you would like to apply for the position, please submit your CV and covering letter on our website after you click "Apply". Your covering letter should outline how you meet the ‘Skills, Knowledge and Experience’ in the Job Description, which you will find on our website under supporting documentation. Please note that we will only consider applications with covering letters received directly through our website.   

Closing date: Monday, 24th February at 9am
Interview date: w/c 10th March

Due to high volumes of applications we are unable to respond to everyone, however, should you be shortlisted for interview we will be in touch. 

Please note that you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.  We are unable to proceed with any candidates who cannot show the relevant documentation so please only apply if you meet these criteria. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

RIBA aims to be an inclusive employer, committed to building an authentic and diverse environment where all are encouraged to be themselves. We champion work/life balance and welcome requests for flexible working across our organisation. We value applications from all sections of society and appreciate divergent experience, therefore if you are excited about the role and working with us, yet your experience may not align perfectly with every single skill or competency, we encourage you to apply anyway.  

Registered Charity No. 210566

Join London's Child Poverty Charity to deliver life changing work to ensure every child in London is well prepared for life. The Childhood Trust works to change the landscape for children living in poverty. Since 2013 The Childhood Trust has raised £50m million through our matched fundraising campaigns that have enabled us to fund the delivery of projects across all London boroughs, engaging an estimated 300,000 children and young people annually. Our advocacy and research reach audiences in the millions to raise awareness of the impact of poverty on children and our volunteering programme transforms children’s lives through direct delivery.

The Childhood Trust’s volunteering programmes are a vital part of our work. Not only do they deliver direct support to children experiencing poverty in London, they help us to engage volunteers in making a real, tangible difference.

As the Project Officer for the Transforming Spaces programme, you will work closely with the rest of the team to manage our pipeline for families accessing support. You will attend site visits to scope projects and lead on the design and planning of the refurbishments. As someone with excellent relationship management skills, you’ll communicate effectively with both beneficiaries and our corporate partners to ensure the success of the programme. 

You will join our friendly, hybrid team and be passionate about our mission and vision. You will be someone who thrives in our small charity culture, which is collaborative, innovative and agile as well as having the ability to work autonomously and have an appetite for continuous improvement to ensure programmes and projects run smoothly and are executed to a high standard.  There will be opportunities also for growth and development within the role. 

We are seeking someone to join our team as Academic Administrator. Trinity College Bristol is a vibrant community of around 60 undergraduate and taught postgraduate students, many training for ordination in the Church of England. The College is made up of both residential and dispersed learners, both full- and part-time, as well as a lively cohort of a further 60 postgraduate research students.

In this full time role you would be responsible for the administration and support of all of our taught programmes associated with the Common Awards scheme (under Durham University) at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels, and of all aspects related to the academic progress of students on these programmes for both Trinity College and Bristol Baptist College. You would likewise be responsible for all programmes at pre-undergraduate level and above which are internally accredited by Trinity College.

Trinity is a fantastic place to work. Our offices are in lovely buildings on a beautiful site close to the centre of Bristol and the students and staff are wonderful to work with. There are great perks attached to the role, including free parking and lunch. Above all, it is an immense privilege to serve an inspiring cause, helping church leaders of the future to grow in knowledge, skills and character.

Are you an experienced communications professional that is passionate about using your creative communication skills to make a difference? 

This is an extremely exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the further development of Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service.

We are an award-winning local charity that provides specialist care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families across Berkshire and into surrounding counties.

We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and experienced Communications Manager to join our team and who will help us build on our charity’s established reputation. You will lead on the delivery of a marketing and communications strategy that will engage and champion our brand to all our key audiences, internally and externally, in a consistent manner via a number of mediums and platforms.

You will bring creativity, energy, and passion to this role, with responsibility for delivering high-quality marketing assets that will bring our vital work to life in an inspiring way to help grow awareness and increase vital income.

The successful candidate will need to have experience across various areas: PR and brand management, report writing and developing case studies.

The role is based at our state-of-the-art children’s hospice just outside Maidenhead.

We would welcome part-time and/or job share applications for this position 

The Hepatitis C Trust runs national peer-led projects using lived experience of drug use and hepatitis C to educate service users and staff in drug, alcohol, homeless and allied services, to increase hepatitis C awareness, and access to testing and treatment for people living with hepatitis C. 

We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Peer Lead with strong communication and organisational skills, particularly someone with experience working with marginalised communities and supporting volunteers. We particularly encourage applications from people with lived or living experience of drug use and hepatitis C. 

As part of our South West Peninsula Follow Me peer project, the role involves close working with hepatitis C clinical teams, recruiting and supporting volunteers, delivering workshops, coordinating testing, delivering harm reduction interventions ensuring that service users are referred and supported through hepatitis C treatment and care. Extensive travel is required, and applicants must have a clean driving license and their own vehicle. 

The organisation offers benefits such as generous leave entitlements, extensive training opportunities including a generous annual training allowance, a pension scheme, and employee support programs including financial and wellbeing advice. 

A little bit about the role 

Please note this role will be closing at 9am on Monday 24 February. 

The fundraising manager role sits in the fundraising team within the external relations division. The fundraising team is responsible for raising between £1m and £1.5m in fundraised income annually. Frontline’s philanthropic income complements the significant contract income the charity receives from central and local government and enables the charity to carry out its broader mission to create social change for hundreds of thousands of disadvantaged children.

Since we were founded in 2013, Frontline has leveraged its success to build committed, high impact partnerships with a number of prestigious supporters including trusts and foundations, corporates and high net worth individuals. Our new fundraising strategy focuses on continuing to grow our network of supporters by maintaining excellent relationships with our current funders while identifying new potential donors, and at the same time testing and developing fundraising through community and events and individual giving.

The successful candidate will work closely with the head of fundraising and the fundraising officer to implement Frontline’s annual fundraising plan, taking specific responsibility for growing our public fundraising income through community and events fundraising, individual giving and digital fundraising while also supporting building and developing partnerships with corporates. They will work closely with other teams to increase engagement with our fundraising activities from across the organisation, including staff, fellows (alumni of our programmes) and programme participants. The fundraising team is supported by the marketing, events and communications staff of the external relations division.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Lead on developing our public fundraising income (individual giving/community and events fundraising), working with other teams and external agencies where suitable to increase engagement among our audiences and grow our public fundraising income by:
  • Recruiting and stewarding participants in fundraising events
  • Encouraging people to raise funds for Frontline 
  • Testing and running fundraising appeals

A little bit about you 

We will be looking for applicants who have experience across a range of fundraising areas (in particular, community and events fundraising, individual giving, digital fundraising as well as corporate or major donors) to add strength to the team and allow us to pilot new fundraising initiatives. Frontline is at a turning point of a new fundraising strategy, and we need someone to help drive this forward, finding new opportunities to raise money and support for Frontline.

We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own. 

If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you. 

Important information

We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.

We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!

You will need to have current right-to-work in the UK prior to application and for at least the first six months (for permanent positions) or for the full duration of the contract (for fixed-term positions). Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.

Location (UK): London - *Hybrid
Hours: 35 hours per week, Full-time
Benefits: Read about our benefits on our profile page
Travel: Occasional travel required

Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.

Working within the Income and Engagement directorate, the graphic designer will create a variety of branded collateral for print, and digital outputs in a rewarding organisation that is doing powerful work making a difference to those with life-changing conditions each and every day. 

The directorate is responsible for brand, marketing, communications and content together with targeted income propositions.

About the role

Working within the Creative Studio to help create print and digital collateral for the organisation that links back to the strategic ambitions of Versus Arthritis.

You will be producing creative design that is delivered according to the brand guidelines in line with our organisational strategy, style guides and the needs of other stakeholders.

About you

If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:

• Demonstrable skills using the latest Adobe Creative Cloud software suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects and Premiere Pro. 
• Demonstrable skills of understanding and working effectively and intuitively with brand guidelines and templates.
• Ability to work on a number of design projects at any one time and to be flexible and willing to react quickly to fast turnaround times.
• Skilled in creating, preparing, proofing and checking print-ready artwork, for sign off by the client and our Lead Designer and Creative Manager.

*As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings. As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.

You must be based, and hold the right to work, in the UK to apply for this position.

Application deadline and shortlisting 

• We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of this date.  
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

We do not wish to receive contact from agencies or media sales. 

Please note that we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) during our recruitment and selection processes, and we would respectfully ask that you also refrain from using AI during the selection process. Whilst we do recognise that AI may be a beneficial tool for some when aiding research and preparation for an application or interview, we want to maintain a fair, inclusive and positive recruitment experience at Versus Arthritis where candidates can feel supported to demonstrate their experience, knowledge, and skills without the use of AI generated answers. 

Interview

Date of interviews to be confirmed.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee you will be offered an interview if you disclose a disability and demonstrate sufficient evidence within your application that you meet the essential criteria for this role. We will also make any reasonable adjustments you may require for your interview.

This role will lead and expand the Foundation’s Youth Inclusion programmes, including PL Kicks, Holiday Activity and Food programmes for children eligible for Free School Meals, and Safer Spaces, a Greater London Authority funded initiative designed to reduce anti-social behaviour through sports.

The aim is to create inclusive diversionary activities away from criminal activity and anti-social behaviour, contributing to safer and stronger communities for our participants to play sport, be active and gain accreditations. 

Department: Portfolio & Planning
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £23,000 – £25,000 per annum
Location: Home Based (UK wide travel as required)
Reports To: Head of Portfolio and Planning 

The Portfolio Management Office (PMO) team’s core purpose is to provide support, guidance, and assurance of the delivery of the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) national programmes and projects by providing specialist expertise, knowledge, and facilitation across the portfolio. The team ensures proper governance procedures are in place and that project/programme methodologies are embedded and adhered to.

The PMO is also the central point of contact for the Project/Programme Managers, assisting with the management of their projects as well as acting as a critical friend to challenge and scrutinise to ensure that they are adhering to processes and providing information in a timely manner for internal and external reporting to internal boards and the Home Office.

As Portfolio Co-Ordinator you will be responsible for the administration needs of the Portfolio Office and providing additional ad hoc admin support to Programme teams.

You will be responsible for dairy management and event organisation for the PMO for workshops and training sessions, this will involve booking travel and accommodation.

The post-holder will provide support to the Head of Portfolio and Planning with secretariat support, providing support with the PMO reporting and monitoring function to all programmes and Portfolio administrative tasks.

Key responsibilities:

Provide direct secretarial support to Head of Portfolio and Planning including drafting of correspondence, diary management and co-ordination, administrative tasks.

Co-ordinate and organise meetings, workshops and events including the arrangement of venues, travel and accommodation, where appropriate. For portfolio and programme level.

Assist with creating and facilitating masterclasses and workshops for the wider portfolio team.

Attend programme and project meetings and support them by preparing and circulating report packs, taking minutes, logging decisions and actions and tracking the completion of agreed actions.

Preparing necessary presentation materials for meetings.

Lead on the co-ordination of the forward planner and scheduling in business case submissions.

Act as liaison and first point of contact via the PMO inbox and provide signposting to relevant colleagues within NFCC who can respond to queries raised.

Be responsible for raising Purchase Orders (PO) forms.

Research and compiling data for portfolio and projects ad-hoc, liaising with key stakeholders internal and external.

Managing documents and files in the SharePoint environment ensuring the Information Management framework is implemented.

The successful candidate will:

Have a keen understanding and use of o365, SharePoint and Microsoft Suite, Excel and Word in particular.

Be able to demonstrate high levels of literacy, numeracy, accuracy, communication and writing skills with a strong attention to detail.

You have experience working in an admin function.

You have excellent time management skills.

You establish effective relationships with senior stakeholders within the organisation and develop a deep knowledge and understanding of your business area.

You have the ability to apply reasoning and knowledge to decision-making and solving problems.

You are confident working alone or as part of a wider team.

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that you would be interested in; please have a look at the Job Description on the NFCC website and apply.

How to apply:

Please complete the application form linked from the ‘apply now’ button on the NFCC website . CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position.

Closing Date – 25 February 2025 with interviews being conducted on the 3 March 2025.

PLEASE NOTE – THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS.

NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post.

NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive.

NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Mentivity is seeking a Strategic Project Manager: Drive Growth and Innovation

About Mentivity:

Founded in 2016 by Sayce Holmes-Lewis alongside co-founders Leon Wright and Tyson Holmes-Lewis, Mentivity is an award-winning, inspirational mentoring organisation that provides aspirational support for young people, schools, and parents.

Through Mentivity House, we offer a dedicated space for youth development and community engagement, including youth clubs, tailored programmes, and our respite provision.

Our services also include mentoring, professional training, and apprenticeship/career readiness programmes, equipping young people and our wider community with the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to succeed.

What we do:

Mentivity Mentoring 

• Bespoke mentoring programmes to nurture young people’s passions and help them connect these interests to life and career aspirations.

• Delivered at Mentivity House & in schools and colleges.

Mentivity House 

• A space to play, to learn, to socialise and to collaborate with the Aylesbury, Taplow estates and wider community. 

• An inclusive community space that reflects the diversity of Walworth and its surrounding areas.

• A diverse and balanced programme of activities, from youth work to arts-workspace.

• Event space for local community groups offering activities that deliver social value.

Mentivity Respite Provision

• Flexible, nurture-centric respite education provision for young people. 

• Targeted interventions to address behavioural and social development needs and to support reintegration to mainstream education.

Main Responsibilties:​

Project Planning and Oversight

• Develop and manage the organisational roadmap, ensuring projects across all departments align with Mentivity’s strategic objectives.

• Oversee project planning for the Executive Office, Community Engagement Lead, Respite Provision, and owned initiatives (e.g., transition to charity status, Gradvisor).

Strategic Alignment

• Collaborate with department leads to drive projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with timing plans, resource allocation, business needs and resource availability.

• Manage project pipelines to ensure delivery is on track and adjust plans as necessary.

Operational and System Improvements 

• Own the development and implementation of tools and systems to streamline project management, including resource planning and performance tracking.

Governance and Transition to Charity Status

• Support the transition process, creating project plans, meeting cadence and operational processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.

Apprenticeships Function Project Manager

• Lead the development and implementation of Mentivity’s apprenticeships function, focusing on building out a robust strategy and programme.

• Collaborate with corporate partners, schools, colleges, and young people to create pathways for apprenticeships that address key skills gaps.

Quarterly Newsletters and Social Media Assets

• Collaborate cross-functionally to create compelling quarterly newsletters and engaging social media assets that keep Mentivity’s community and stakeholders informed.

• Ensure that all communications align with Mentivity’s voice and brand, showcasing the impact of programmes, partnerships, and initiatives.

Driving the Mentivity Manifesto

• Take ownership of Mentivity’s manifesto, ensuring it reflects the organisation’s mission, values, and vision for systemic change in education and youth services.

• Work cross-functionally with teams across Mentivity to identify and develop innovative opportunities that align with the manifesto’s objectives.

Recruitment Timetable:

Application deadline: Wednesday 5th March 2025

Interview dates: 12th - 14th March 2025

Interview location: In-person, 50 Westmoreland Road, London, SE17 2GA