Programmes Manager Jobs

Are you passionate about transforming lives and shaping the future of healthcare for people affected by Crohn’s and Colitis?  We are searching for a dedicated individual to lead the development and delivery of a new Crohn’s & Colitis UK evidence and insight programme, building the evidence base and delivering insight across the full range of experience of all those affected by Crohn’s and Colitis to support the strategic aims of the charity.

About Us

We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of, and for which there is no known cure.

Crohn’s & Colitis UK funds research, provides award winning information and support and raises vital awareness by increasing the public’s understanding of the conditions, and what it means to live with debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans for 2025, will help to make a real difference to every supporter’s journey with us. If this excites you - join us!

Role Overview

As a member of the Senior Executive Team you will be responsible for translating the strategic direction of the charity into tactical plans for evidence and research to achieve the charity’s overall aims. In leading on the delivery of the Crohn’s & Colitis UK research strategy, you will be heavily focused on providing oversight of our programme of research grants and establishing networks, partners and alliances to drive increased investment in research. The remit will also involve oversight and responsibility for the day to day management, direction and leadership of the Evidence and Research teams.

 About You

You will have acquired a high level of experience of delivering programmes of evidence and insight in one or more of the voluntary, medical, health or research sectors, coupled with a solid understanding of the UK health research environment.  You will have developed and operationalised strategies, be an accomplished team leader, and have a proven ability engage and influence a diverse range of senior stakeholders

Please see our Recruitment Pack for details of our full Job Description and Person Specification.

Our Location

We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role, there is plenty of scope for working from home,  although there will be times when you will need to be at face-to-face meetings. You will be required to attend meetings in Hatfield/London twice a month, as well as two Directorate days each year.  In addition, the charity meets four times annually at it’s office in Hatfield (or a location in London) for its’ ‘All Staff Together’ days of which attendance is mandatory.

Benefits 

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme
• Interest free loan for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking and secure bike locks
• Training and development financial support and/or study leave
• Performance review and development scheme

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the applicant residing in the UK and a valid right to work in the UK being provided.

The Hepatitis C Trust has developed projects nationally whereby peers use their lived experience of injecting drug use and hepatitis C, to provide education and training to service users and staff in drug and alcohol, hostel and homeless services, increasing hepatitis C awareness, access to testing and referral to treatment, for people living with hepatitis C. 

Do you have experience of working in drug or other community services and with volunteers? Have you been affected by hepatitis C, or have you supported anyone who has hepatitis C?

We are looking for a passionate and skilled peer lead who has excellent communication and organisational skills.

Working under the guidance of the Peer Programme Manager and as part of the wider team programme to eliminate hepatitis C, the Peer Support Lead will provide volunteer peer support, coordinate the delivery of educational workshops, promote and provide hepatitis C testing and prevention interventions across community settings, and ensure that patients are supported throughout hepatitis C treatment and care.

This post will require extensive travel across the region and it’s desirable the post holder holds a clean driving licence and have their own vehicle for work related travel.

We are looking for a Co-Director to lead the financial and strategic aspects of our small and successful charity. 

Hackney Playbus believes that all children under five living in East London should have the opportunity to grow, thrive, and reach their potential. Our mission is to provide play, learning, and support to socially excluded families in East London, to encourage children’s early years development, and to strengthen families and communities.

We do this by:

• Making play and learning opportunities accessible to children aged 0-4 years old - we bring play out into the community!

• Providing a welcoming and relaxed setting where families can come together in their local community 

• Supporting parents and carers to feel confident in their knowledge and skills as a parent or carer

• Connecting families to support services

• Dedicating time and resources to outreach and community engagement

All our services are delivered in a way that is inclusive, friendly and welcoming. All services are free to attend.

Our Services

We run stay and play sessions from a bright and beautiful double-decker bus that has been converted into a mobile early years community play space for families. Our sessions take place both inside and outside the Playbus in different locations across Hackney, providing a rich play and learning environment for children aged 0-4yrs old and a welcoming space for their parents and carers. We listen to the needs of parents and carers and help families to access support services where needed. 

As well as our Playbus sessions, we bring our informal, welcoming approach to baby groups that we run in community settings.

Our Team and Our Approach 

We value the positive impact of difference within our organisation and want our team to reflect the diverse cultures, ethnicities, languages and experiences of the families who participate in our activities. We particularly encourage applications from people from Global Majority backgrounds, those who speak a language spoken by local communities in Hackney, and those with lived experience of bringing up children in challenging circumstances. 

We work collaboratively at Hackney Playbus, recognising that every team member has valuable life experiences, skills and interests to contribute to the project. We learn from one another and value each other’s insights and opinions. We work collectively as far as possible to share decision-making as well as the workload, supporting each other to develop and grow within our roles, wherever our role sits within the organisation. 

Leadership Approach

At Hackney Playbus, we believe decisions should be driven by those closest to the issues we aim to address. This community-focused approach is central to our success. Children and families are integral to shaping our Theory of Change and Strategic Plan, and the involvement of staff and volunteers in planning, decision-making, and service delivery adds value, diversity and strength to our organisation. 

Our leadership structure reflects this collaborative approach. The Co-Directors share responsibility for the organisation,with the Co-Director for Operations taking responsibility for service delivery, the early years staff team, monitoring and evaluating the service and safeguarding, while the Co-Director for Strategy & Finance leads on strategy, partnerships, policies, asset management, and finances. We believe that both of these aspects of the organisation’s directorship are equally important and work together in co-operation and healthy tension to deliver the co-produced Strategic Plan alongside staff, volunteers, families and partners. Both Co-Directors report regularly and work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees.

Co-Director - Strategy & Finance

Job Purpose

To work closely with the Co-Director (Operations) to co-lead Hackney Playbus, implementing the charity’s Strategic Plan to ensure financial sustainability, strong governance, and operational success in delivering on Hackney Playbus’s vision and mission. To act as an ambassador in public forums, safeguard the charity’s assets, and ensure that families remain at the heart of everything the charity does. 

Key Responsibilities

Governance

• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance, including Charity Commission requirements

• Ensure systems are in place for the Board of Trustee to fulfil its statutory responsibilities

• Work together with the Board of Trustees in policy development, governance, and strategic planning

• Report on performance against strategic objectives 

• Support the process of Trustee selection and recruitment 

Strategic Leadership and Organisational Development

• Work with Trustees to ensure the charity’s vision, mission and strategic plans are reviewed in conjunction with key stakeholders including Hackney Playbus staff, volunteers and families

• Support and guide team members on the development and implementation of strategic plans to meet short and long term goals

• Take joint responsibility for achieving, monitoring and reporting on performance against targets in all areas of charity’s activities

• Be open to feedback and ideas for innovation and change while delivering consistent and reliable services

Financial Management

• Develop and oversee budgets, financial controls, and risk management

• Work with the bookkeeper to manage payments, invoicing, and financial records

• Oversee contracts, funding applications, and grant compliance

Income Generation

• Develop strategies to sustain and grow funding from existing sources and develop new funding streams

• Support the Fundraising Officer in securing grants and donations

• Ensure funder reports are completed as required

HR & Operations

• Recruit staff as required, ensuring HR policies and contracts are up to date

• Provide supervision for Administration and Fundraising Officers

• Oversee asset management, including vehicles, premises, and IT infrastructure

Stakeholder Engagement & Promotion

• Build partnerships and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to improve impact and sustainability

• Represent Hackney Playbus in public forums

Other

• Participate in internal/external meetings and training

• Participate in annual appraisal by appointed Trustee from the Board of Trustees

• To uphold Hackney Playbus safeguarding policies and procedures

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

As the Trust and Foundation Coordinator, you will support the International Programmes Department (IPD) by:

• Programme Development: Enhancing institutional funding to raise essential funds for Muslim Aid’s international humanitarian and development programmes through Trusts, Foundations, and Partner Offices.
• Quality Assurance: Assisting the MEAL Manager in developing and implementing effective MEAL systems to ensure quality service delivery across all programmes.

You will play a crucial role in this newly formed unit, working closely with partners, country offices, and donors to improve systems within the IPD and support the dynamic global programme portfolio of Muslim Aid.

About the Role:

1.  Lead donor mapping process for Trusts and Foundations. Continuously, update this mapping document regularly based on engagement with prospective donors.
2. Lead the proposal/concept development process for T&F and MA Partner offices submissions.
3. Support the Global Programme Development and Quality Assurance Manager in managing a portfolio of institutional donor grants relationships and implement donor engagement strategies for prioritised donors (including FCDO, UN agencies, USAID, SIDA, START Network, etc.).
4. Support the Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Manager to strengthen MEAL system globally. This includes ensuring high-quality data tracking progress, analysing data, and generating knowledge and documentation of best practices.
5. Work with Country Offices, Global Programme Development and Quality Assurance, Humanitarian and Programme units to support on disaster responses and associated appeals.
6. Support the unit in providing the development and implementing capacity development workshops for the IPD team, country offices, and partner offices either face to face or virtually.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Educated to bachelor’s degree level.
2. Experience of successfully fundraising and dealing with institutional donors and international donors with a focus on Trusts and Foundations.
3. Experience and understanding of monitoring and evaluation of programmes; using quantitative and qualitative research data collected in support of programme development.
4. Significant experience and knowledge of effective budgetary control and grant management.
5. Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with people at various levels. Good tact and diplomacy at all times.
6. Strong and well-developed analytical skills coupled with strong bid and report writing skills.

Why you should apply:

Ready to make a global impact? Join Muslim Aid as a Trust and Foundation Coordinator and drive our humanitarian and development initiatives forward. If you excel in fundraising, grant management, and donor engagement, we want you on our team. Your expertise in monitoring and evaluation will ensure our programmes are exceptional. With outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, you will secure the vital funds that power our mission to support vulnerable communities worldwide. Become part of a dynamic, innovative team and make a difference. Apply now and transform lives!

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 

• 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days) 
• Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) 
• Pension Scheme

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV. 

Application will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The position will close once we have identified an appropriate candidate.

• Title : Project Delivery Manager 

• Location:  Camden, London 

• Hours:  Part time / 28 hours per week, worked over a minimum of 4 days (flexible working hours) 

• Salary £28,445 pa* (FTE £35,556 pa) 

• Status:  You will be hired as an independent contractor (self-employed basis)

• Contract: Fixed term contract for 5 months (with possibility of extension)

We're seeking an entrepreneurial strategic thinker and natural relationship builder to join our team. This varied and dynamic role offers incredible development opportunities for someone with strong organisational, numeracy, and stakeholder management skills to lead our impactful Ambassadors for Change programme & events; empowering young people to speak out and shine. Flexibility, quick learning and a collaborative attitude will be key to success in this role. 

Background

• Survivors Can Shine C.I.C is an ambitious non-profit organisation based in Camden, founded in 2019. We believe that every child has the right to a safe and happy childhood. Our commitment is to ensure that every child knows their rights and the power of their voice. 

• We raise awareness and facilitate dialogue about the reality and prevalence of abuse, by providing platforms to and amplify young people's voices through creative and performing arts. Our work is focused on bringing communities together in collective strength, changing perceptions around abuse and creating young Ambassadors for Change. 

• We value the insight of employees with lived experience of managing and delivering youth based projects. We recognise that using lived experience to drive social change is a valuable skill.

• It’s an exciting opportunity for a driven person to lead our impactful Ambassadors for Change programme & events. The response to our work over the last year has been fantastic and the demand is expanding. 

Main purpose of the role

• Working with the Founder / Director of Survivors Can Shine to effectively deliver our ‘I Shine, Speak Out – Ambassadors for Change’ project and manage the expansion of the programme to educational and youth service providers across London, with the expectation of managing regional events or activities in other areas of the UK.  

In this role, we can offer:

• - A strategic position, working directly with CEO
• - Opportunity to attend quarterly board meetings
• - Opportunity to directly work with and improve the lives of young people.
• - Opportunity to grow and develop with our organisation 
• - Potential for some hybrid working, and travel around London Boroughs

*Immediate Start Available*

Please See attached the Full Job Description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Development and Marketing Manager to lead and support The Mason Foundation's future growth and development through a robust social media strategy and development of external and internal comms.

You will be passionate about making a difference, with a successful track record in creating engaging and meaningful resources (such as training presentations and associated IP) the individual will also be confident in creating a strong social media presence across multiple platforms, developing and delivering a social media and marketing strategy aimed at building brand awareness.

You will be a team player and understand the need to work seamlessly in collaboration with multiple agencies including local authority, corporate and third sector partners, to help ensure high quality delivery of our services, to our communities.

The Development and Marketing Manager will need to embrace a ‘make it happen’ working environment, with constant dedication and a passion for making a difference as part of a committed charity, supporting disadvantaged communities.

In return, you get to work for a great, growing charity with likeminded people with a competitive salary.

Who are we?

The Mason Foundation is a national charity that supports vulnerable communities and individuals to live happier, healthier, fulfilled lives. Through our programmes we reduce inequalities, empower communities and drive meaningful, sustainable change.

The Mason Foundation delivers people centred services, projects, and training, through its specialist wellbeing and employment programmes including

‘The Community Mile’ - supporting inclusive, community led starting point physical activity centred around ‘1 Mile’

‘Propel’ - supporting young people with learning disabilities, into meaningful and sustainable employment

Bespoke Community Impact projects – supporting and empowering communities to co-develop and deliver impactful and meaningful change.

All Mason Foundation activities are centred around empowering positive and sustainable change.

All offers of employment are conditional upon you signing the contract of employment and:

· Two satisfactory references

· Proof of attainment of qualifications

· Evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom; and

· If applicable, satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The Mason Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race or ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, or belief, marital or civil partnership status, parental or carer status, education, socioeconomic background, pregnancy or maternity, or any other characteristic protected under equality legislation. 

We are especially keen to encourage and welcome applications from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and candidates who are Black or People of Colour. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and reasonable adjustments will be made to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process.

ORCA believe that everyone who cares about whales and dolphins can play an active role in safeguarding their future, and we are looking for an Individual Giving Manager to develop an individual giving focussed strategy that can help secure our conservation work for the future.

We are looking for a fundraiser with experience across a range of digital giving channels and has a keen understanding of different donor journeys and is able to create high quality, targeted communications aimed at a broad range of stakeholders.

The ability to manage digital channels such as social media, web content and CRM-led communications is essential, particularly for memberships/regular giving and donor recruitment and retention.

ORCA have set ambitious but achievable growth targets over the next three years of:

• 2026: £35,000 increase in individual giving income vs 2024

• 2027: £65,000 increase in individual giving income vs 2024

• 2028: £120,000 increase in individual giving income vs 2024

This is an opportunity to build on existing individual giving income streams and catapult ORCA into the next phase of it’s growth by providing a solid financial foundation for the future of our conservation work.

This role would particularly suit someone who is looking to take their first step into a senior fundraising management role within the conservation sector

CEO

Salary: £65,000 to £82,000
Location: Portsmouth, UK (Flexible Working Available)
Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Are you interested in being the Chief Executive of a diverse, dynamic and vibrant organisation? If so, our client are looking for a visionary leader to join them to help build on their strong foundations and further develop their reputation as an excellent students’ union.

About The Organisation

Our client is an independent education charity led by, and for, students.

The Union is central to the University experience and works to support all aspects of student life for the 28,000 plus students studying at the University. Located in a vibrant waterfront city, they are dedicated to ensuring that every Portsmouth student thrives, is empowered, and is heard.

They are a dynamic, forward-thinking, and is committed to delivering an outstanding student experience. With a diverse and vibrant student community, the University has strong and collaborative links with the Students’ Union, working in partnership to support student success, well-being, and development. This close relationship ensures that student voices are heard, valued, and actively shape the university experience.

They run a variety of services including sports clubs, societies, media groups, student representation and an advice service. They also host several events and activities for students, from small social gatherings to our larger flagship events of Graduation, the Welcome Month & Freshers’ Fayre.

About The Role

Their next CEO will be an experienced and visionary leader to drive strategic initiatives, foster the positive and agile organisational culture, further develop the strong partnership with the University, and oversee the delivery of strategic aims through services and operations to meet the Vision of the Union.

The successful candidate won’t necessarily need to come from the Higher Education sector but must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the trends and issues that affect Higher Education and its students. A good understanding of charity governance, financial management and organisational development is vital.

Oour client offer an inclusive and fun work environment and a very good overall benefits package. They are a flexible employer and believe passionately in the wellbeing of their people. They are also committed to ensuring theirr workforce reflects the diversity of the world and community. They respect everyone's individual identities, celebrates difference and encourages applications from all candidates irrespective of background. They would particularly welcome applications from those who identify with protected characteristics.

Closing Date: Wednesday 19th March 2025
First Stage Interviews (Remote): Monday 7th April 2025
Final Interviews (In-person): Friday 25th April 2025 

How to Apply

Please click 'Apply now’ to be redirected to their website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and Job Description and find details of how to apply.

Join them, in shaping the future of student life. Apply today!

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Deputy Chief Executive 

Salary: £49,045 to £60,274 
Location: Hybrid with an assumption of work from Dunelm House, DH13AN as necessary 
Contract: Permanent 35 hours a week full time 
Benefits: 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 4 closure days over the Winter break, 6% employer pension contribution, 28-hour week over 10 week summer vacation period and non-contributory membership to HSF scheme.

Are you interested in being the Deputy Chief Executive of an ambitious, values-led charity working to ensure students  have the best possible experience? If so, our client looking for a leader who believes in the power of education to change people and society, with a strong track record in building alliances, leading people, managing quality outcomes, creating opportunities and making change.

About The Organisation

They are a student-led and student-inspired organisation with hundreds of volunteers and elected student leaders, supported by a team of professional staff. They are driven by the decisions and opinions of students and each year they elect a team of student Sabbatical Officers, who are responsible for supporting and representing students interests in various aspects of campus life.

They are a charity who exist as a separate organisation and their charitable governance is overseen by a Board of Trustees made up of both student and external volunteers who contribute their expertise and experience to ensuring they are a well-run organisation.

They’ve committed to a four-year plan focused on bringing students across Durham together, building confidence in the purpose and value of the Union, and tackling the big issues that hold students back. The strategy has emerged from listening to students talk and inviting their input on the challenges they have faced over the last few years, what matters to them, and what they need from their students’ union.

They have recently undergone changes to their elected student leadership structure and the make up of their leadership team, making it a very exciting times for the new Deputy Chief Executive to help shape their future for students.

About the role: 

The Deputy Chief Executive role is a brand new role created through some of the recent changes to their leadership team. The role holder will work across the Union to advance the students’ union’s mission to be the champion of students at the University, leading student-facing services including independent advice, support for student-led sports clubs, societies and interest groups, and democratic services.

Their new Deputy Chief Executive will be responsible for the performance, development and sustainability of the professional staff team and volunteers. They will lead effective and efficient services, and both model and inspire behaviours consistent to their values. This role will also provide advice and make recommendations to student leaders, the Chief Executive and the Trustee Board on policy development within their area of responsibility, support the Chief Executive with policy and strategy development, and create and maintain productive relationships with their Students’ Union partners across the University, the North East of England, and the voluntary and students’ union sectors.

They’re looking for a good combination of skills and experiences, but they do not expect you to have all of the ones they’ve outlined in the job pack, nor do they expect you to be equally confident or strong in all of them.

They expect that all of their volunteers and staff behave in line with their principles that they champion students, they are proud of Durham and they make the future better.

They expect their values and your values to complement each other with ours being: 

• They value care and responsibility, because thier students matter more to them than anything. 
• They value imagination and collectivism, because they’re grounded in their distinctive collegiate community. 
• They value ambition and optimism, because they believe their students can – and do – change the world.

They offer an inclusive work environment and a very good overall benefits package. They’re a flexible employer and believe passionately in caring for their people. They’re also committed to ensuring that their team reflects the diversity of the world and the student community they serve. They respect everyone’s individual identity and celebrate difference and particularly welcome applications from candidates from Global Majority backgrounds and those who are disabled. They offer a guaranteed interview for candidates who are disabled and who meet all the main criteria.

How to Apply

Please download the candidate pack for more information about the role.

Key Dates

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 28th February 2025 
Longlist interviews (remote): Monday 17th March 2025 
Shortlist interviews (in person): Tuesday 25th March 2025 

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This role is a Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) of up to 12 months and can be based in one of the following country offices, for development professionals with the right to live and work in the country:

- Nairobi, Kenya

- Abuja, Nigeria

- Harare, Zimbabwe

- Bangladesh

Salary is dependent on country location. Please see attachment for more information.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.

Learn about our vision, mission and values

About the role

The role holder is responsible for leading our strategic cross-organisational work aimed at driving innovation in programme design. The role integrates cross-organisational thought leadership with in-depth country analysis, leading to innovative, sector-leading programme design that aligns with our strategy. The postholder will also be responsible for coordinating Communities of Practice (COP) that consolidate knowledge from various departments, including Programme Quality & Operations, Programme Policy Research & Learning, and Philanthropy and Partnerships Team.

This role involves working closely with Programme Funding Development Managers and Donor Leads to develop winning bids.

About you

You are passionate about high quality programming and have experience in working in a development context with institutional and/or major donors, communities and/or partner organisations. You have a strong understanding of how programmes are designed and are you committed to inclusive programming. You will have a proven track record of delivering donor funded programmes and ensuring compliance across multiple areas of specialism. You have strong communication skills and are able to work collaboratively and innovatively. You possess well-developed facilitation and training skills, networking skills and problem-solving skills.

We hope that this sounds like the right role for you, if so, we would love to hear from you.

Competency questions:

As part of your application, you will need to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

-How do you prioritise your work when you have multiple high-priority tasks? Can you provide an example of how you managed competing priorities?

-How do you build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external? Can you provide an example of a successful collaboration?

-How do you approach problem-solving when faced with complex issues? Can you provide an example of a time when your analytical skills led to a successful outcome?

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job 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 submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

RiverCare & BeachCare Programme Officer (East of England)

Salary: £29,840 p.a.

Contract: Permanent

Hours:  37.5 hours per week

Location: Home-based with regular travel in the East of England, and occasional travel nationwide.

We also offer 27 days of annual leave (pro-rated for hours worked) plus bank holidays and a birthday day off; Extra days leave for travelling using alternatives to flying; The opportunity to join the UK’s first net carbon pension scheme with 8% employer pension contributions; A core hours system of working and enhanced family friendly policies.

Keep Britain Tidy is one of the UK’s leading environmental charities. At a time when we are living in a world facing huge environmental challenges, the work we do has never been more important or more urgent. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic Programme Officer to join our RiverCare & BeachCare programme, run by Keep Britain Tidy in partnership with programme funder Anglian Water.

The successful candidate will be joining a long-established programme which works with a large network of community-led volunteer groups throughout the region. Groups take practical action to protect and enhance their local watercourses and coastlines. The programme aims to inspire people to gain a sense of community ownership of local blue spaces through training and support to become empowered, self-organising volunteer groups.

The successful applicant will be joining the team at an exciting time of programme development, as we look to increase learning and advocacy for environmental stewardship and sustainability. You will have experience of volunteering or volunteer coordination, working with communities and a wide variety of partner organisations, and hold a good knowledge of ecological challenges, ideally in the water and marine environment.

You will be an effective communicator, organised and able to manage your own time. You will be knowledgeable in matters of volunteer health and safety, data protection and safeguarding, with strong skills in using IT to support with the administration required for successful programme delivery.

You will be working as part of a regional and national team. Some travel within the region will be required, as will occasional weekend and evening work.

If you are interested in this job and want to help us make a difference, please review a copy of the full job description.  After reading the application information, if you would love to work with us, please continue to apply. 

As part of the application process you will need to answer 3 questions and submit your CV - these will be reviewed based on the criteria found in the person specification. We also ask that you complete equal opportunities monitoring information as we want to try to make sure that our workforce is representative of the population and not excluding any community. Please note that this information will be held separately and securely.

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 10th March 2025. Keep Britain Tidy reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we ask that you please submit your application as early as possible.

For successful candidates, interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st March 2025.

Environmental change is affecting us all and we know that a diverse workforce yields best results. We want people from all backgrounds to be part of the solution. It is for this reason that Keep Britain Tidy has flexible and supportive policies for all staff and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, you just need to let us know.

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Muslim Charities Forum (MCF) is the UK network for British Muslim charities working for social good in the UK and internationally. Through our network of almost 300 charitable organisations, we aim to collectively build a more accountable, transparent and efficient British Muslim charitable sector, to improve our ability—both as individual organisations and as a sector—to contribute to a more just and sustainable world.

Along with our member organisations, we work with a wider network of partners that includes non-member NGOs, regulatory bodies, civil society partners and the academia.

Sector and Capacity Development Manager

MCF has a small, diverse team, but our impact is far-reaching. The Sector and Capacity Development Manager will play an important role in supporting members and the wider British Muslim charity sector, reporting and working directly with the CEO. This is an exciting opportunity to join us on our long-term programme of sector improvement support and development, building the future for British Muslim-led charities to grow and flourish. 

As our Sector and Capacity Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing change management, organisational development and capacity building support to the voluntary, community and third sector in 4 core areas including governance, organisational development, volunteering and fundraising.

You will also be responsible for coordinating and over-seeing advice and guidance to groups around these topics, ensuring that they are informed of the regulatory and legal information necessary, encouraging full compliance with legislation through a designed health-check framework. You will be supported by the wider MCF team as well as trusted external partners and specialists. The aim of the role is to support the broader work of MCF in developing a strong Muslim-led charity sector, including delivery of workshops and policy development relevant to the speciality areas connected with this post.

If you have a passion for creating systemic change, organisational support, innovative solutions and a strong knowledge and experience of the challenges impacting UK Muslim-led charities and the communities that they serve, we would love to receive your application. 

Main Responsibilities

As part of our team, you will:

• Support organisations by facilitating guidance on best practice across the 4 core areas of governance, organisational development, volunteering and fundraising.

• Identifying and delivering training and resources in the 4 core areas outlined with support from the wider MCF team.

• Managing the development of practical support and advice for activities such as creating, modifying a constitution, restructuring a charity, social investment and capacity development.

• Identifying patterns and common issues arising from contact with organisations within the sector that indicate individual and organisational development and capacity needs and developing a suitable response to address the need.

• Focus on capacity building through the development and management of support in relation to identified needs.

• Record all support given on our CRM and through reporting structures.

• Work with specific member charities to complete a Charity Health Check form that covers all aspects of managing their charity, ranging from governance issues, safeguarding, volunteering and fundraising.

• Help identify those charities where direct support is required and work with them, alongside MCF senior leadership, to deliver effective change.

• Work with the wider team to establish a designed framework of support including the development of resources and briefs.

• Coordinate a network of pro-bono support from specialist practitioners, checking their credentials and maintaining relationships.

• Support the leadership team to ensure processes are in place to maintain and build the MCF’s reputation as an accessible, well-governed, transparent, and accountable infrastructure charity.

• Gather impact monitoring quantitative and qualitative data for reporting and monitoring purposes.

• Maintain confidentiality in all appropriate areas concerning MCF or other charitable organisations internal affairs.

• Contribute to the progress, success and impact of MCF as the network of British Muslim-led charities.

About you: The successful postholder will demonstrate the following:

ESSENTIAL:

• Understanding of key charity legislation, compliance and regulations in charity and community settings.

• Strong experience in the social action / charity sector, working with a range of organisations.

• Experience in programme development.

• Experience in organisational capacity building.

• Experience on over-seeing schemes of work.

• Experience in developing creative solutions, particularly in situations where new change may be met with resistance.

• Strong, demonstratable understanding of civil society issues impacting grassroots and faith-led or minority-led groups.

• Excellent interpersonal/relationship building and engagement skills with a range of audiences.

• Strong, demonstratable understanding/and or direct experience of governance and grassroots community support.

• Experience of liaising with a variety of senior level professionals and stakeholders, including within the public or voluntary sector.

• Experience of leading on projects and schemes of work with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

• Experience conducting impact monitoring, data gathering and research.

• The ability to innovate and adapt according to need and circumstance.

• Ability and understanding of professional confidentiality.

• Strong digital skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

DESIRABLE:

• Experience of directly working with charity board of trustees.

• An understanding of grant funding income and philanthropy.

Please note: This job description outlines the key accountabilities of, and output required from the post-holder. It is not a definitive list, and the role may change and evolve over time in line with the needs of the organisation. The post-holder will be required to undergo safeguarding training as part of the Muslim Charities Forum policy.

How to apply: If you are confident that you meet the above requirements, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the person specification by the closing date of 17th March 2025, 5.00pm.

Details: Due to the nature of the work involved in this post, this role is based in our office in London SE1 (closest Tube stations Lambeth North or Waterloo), 4 days per week. Remote working is available for 1 day of the week.

We are unable to sponsor applicants for visas. Applicants must be resident in the UK and have the Right To Work. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant reference and identification checks.

Due to the volume of applications, we may be unable to respond to all candidates. If your application is short-listed, we will get in touch. If you have not heard from our team within 8 weeks, please assume your application has not met the criteria on this occasion. No agencies please.

We are looking for a passionate and dynamic Chief Executive to lead the charity through the next exciting chapter and manage the implementation of programmes that enhance the capacity of voluntary and community organisations across Wiltshire and surrounding Counties.

Who we are:

Wessex Community Action is an independent charity, providing infrastructure support to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector across the Wessex region. Based in Salisbury, we act as advocates for the voluntary sector by connecting, representing and advising voluntary and community organisations. Our aim is to empower organisations and volunteers to deliver positive impact to the communities they serve.

Key responsibilities:

· Strategic Leadership: In collaboration with the Board, the Chief Executive will define WCA’s strategic plan for the next 5 years. Establishing clear deliverable goals, monitoring and reporting on the charities’ impact.

· Change Management: Lead the charity through a period of change as we transition our services and refocus our core purpose and Mission.

· Brand Development: Review WCA’s brand positioning. Aligned to the income and product goals, establish a new brand strategy that clearly represents our position in the voluntary sector.

· Sustainability/Fundraising: Develop and execute a new Income Strategy. Establish a sustainable and diverse portfolio of income generating products that meet the charities expenditure profile and deliver financial sustainability.

· Product development and capacity building: Review & develop WCA’s product offering to improve impact, generate sustainable income and build capacity and capability across the sector.

· Foundation Building: Establish a strong foundation for future service growth. Develop WCA’s operational infrastructure. Modernise WCA’s policies and processes.

· Stakeholder Management: Work closely with a wide variety of key stakeholders across the sector. Identify areas of collaboration, positively influence policy, strengthen existing relationships and ensure WCA maintains its position as the voice of Wiltshire’s voluntary sector.

· Operational management: Direct responsibility of the charity’s core operational processes including financial management, HR, health and safety, compliance, governance infrastructure development and reporting.

· Team Leadership: Lead and develop a skilled and dedicated team who represent WCA

Key Skills:

· Strategy Development: Proven experience developing and executing strategies in the voluntary sector. Including: Brand and product development and successful fundraising expertise.

· Results-Oriented: Strong focus on outcomes, with a track record of delivering tangible results.

· Partnership Building: Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships, particularly with large and complex statutory organisations. Proven success in forming positive relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders.

· Regulatory Knowledge: Practical understanding of the regulatory environment within which Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations operate.

· Effective Leadership: Ability to provide effective leadership and change management expertise in a challenging and sometimes competitive environment. Experience with cultural and team development.

· Strong Communication: Ability to confidently represent WCA and engage effectively, both verbally and in writing, across all organisational levels.

· Knowledgeable about Funding Sources: Understanding of various funding sources available to VCSEs.

· Organisational Planning: Effectively coordinating tasks, resources, and timelines to achieve desired outcomes.

· Commitment to Inclusion: Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all.

We are looking for an individual who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. You are a strong communicator with a commitment to delivering focused results and sustaining inclusion. If this sounds like you, WCA would love you to apply for the role, where we can get to know your skills and experience further.

Wessex Community Action are committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment procedures including safeguarding questions & scenarios within an interview, requesting appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service checks (where relevant), robust reference processes and a relevant probation period

Please note that candidates must be living in Wiltshire and able to be in the office a minimum of three days a week.

ReachOut is a national youth development charity and a strategic partner for schools. Through collective mentoring and engaging activities, we build socio-emotional skills that transform outcomes for young people constrained by circumstance.

We're currently recruiting for two Project Officers to join our team - one based in London and one based in Manchester. 

Our Project Officers are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day logistics of ReachOut mentoring programmes in schools across their location and ensuring the projects impact every young person involved.

This includes the line management of our sessional Project Leaders, liaising with contacts in partner schools and working collaboratively with the Project Managers and volunteer team to support ReachOut's growth. 

2025 is an exciting time to join ReachOut as we launch our new organisational strategy. You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team, helping us make a real difference to the lives and futures of young people in your community.