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At Strides, we believe in creating places of safety, stability, and opportunity. We work with people and communities to progress, providing supported housing that makes a real difference.

We are looking for a Residential Manager to oversee our specialist supported housing services. This role is at the heart of our work—ensuring that our housing is not just a place to live but a foundation for change. You’ll lead a small team, manage our properties, and collaborate with partners to deliver high-quality housing support.

Why Join Us?

We strongly welcome applications from those with lived experience—whether you’ve been part of the Armed Forces, the LGBTQ+ community, or have experienced youth homelessness. Your perspective is invaluable in helping us create services that truly understand and support our residents. Above all we need the person with the skills and approach to get the job done.

What You’ll Do:

· Lead housing management across multiple sites, ensuring safe, high-quality homes.

· Oversee rent collection, tenancy agreements, and compliance.

· Support residents in maintaining their accommodation and progressing in life.

· Work closely with partners, contractors, and support teams.

· Manage a small team, driving positive impact and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring:

· Experience in housing management, social care, or property services.

· Strong leadership skills, with a collaborative and person-centred approach.

· A commitment to social justice, inclusion, and community-driven change.

· Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.

At Strides, we don’t just provide housing—we create homes that change lives. If you’re passionate about making a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) is responding to the largest emergency in our 40-year history. Over the last year support for our cause has seen significant growth in income as tens of thousands of supporters have joined MAP. Our challenge now is to retain this interest and ensure we sustain income as we respond to the ongoing emergency and the longer-term health of Palestinians over the coming years. With an ambition to be a £50m organisation in the next five years, our fundraising operations team, consisting of database and supporter care functions, will play a key role in enabling over one million Palestinians to access improved healthcare annually by 2028.

The Head of Procurement will lead and manage the procurement function within Medical Aid for Palestinians, ensuring that goods, services, and contracts are sourced, procured, and delivered in compliance with humanitarian principles and organisational requirements. The role requires strategic oversight, strong management skills, and a deep understanding of procurement management, particularly in a humanitarian context.

About You

Are you a procurement leader looking to make a meaningful impact? Join Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) as our Head of Procurement and play a vital role in supporting life-saving healthcare services. In this role, you'll provide strategic leadership for a dedicated procurement team across multiple countries, ensuring that MAP programs and medical teams have the goods and services they need to deliver lifesaving care in the right place at the right time. You will also use your experience to lead on ensuring that our procurement systems and processes function to support our ambitions and are fit for purpose. If you're passionate about combining you procurement expertise with purpose-driven work, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

Key Responsibilities 

Leadership and Strategy:

• Lead the procurement team and ensure effective execution of procurement strategies aligned with MAP’s mission.

• Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures to enhance efficiency, transparency, and compliance.

• Oversee the procurement planning and budgeting process to ensure alignment with project timelines and objectives.

• Advise senior leadership on procurement matters, including risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.

Procurement Process Management:

• Oversee the end-to-end procurement process for goods, services, and contracts, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of needed supplies.

• Oversee tendering, bidding, and contracting processes, ensuring fairness, transparency, and adherence to ethical standards.

• Ensure the appropriate vendor management framework is in place, including evaluation, selection, and performance monitoring.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, donor requirements, and international procurement regulations, including ethical sourcing and anti-corruption measures.

• Regularly review and update procurement guidelines to stay in line with industry best practices and humanitarian standards.

• Identify and manage procurement risks, including supply chain disruptions, price volatility, and supplier non-compliance.

• Maintain a clear audit trail and documentation for all procurement transactions.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with program managers, logistics teams, and field staff to understand procurement needs and ensure timely procurement of required items.

• Establish strong relationships with key suppliers, donors, and other stakeholders.

• Communicate effectively with internal and external parties to ensure smooth procurement processes, including managing disputes or delays.

Team Development:

• Lead, mentor, and train procurement team members to enhance their skills, knowledge, and professional growth.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the procurement team.

• Ensure the team adheres to procurement standards, best practices, and organizational goals.

Budget and Cost Control:

• Manage procurement budgets and track expenditures to ensure effective use of resources.

• Develop cost-saving initiatives and ensure efficient sourcing without compromising quality.

• Work closely with finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting of procurement-related activities.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Prepare and present regular procurement reports to senior management, highlighting performance, savings, risks, and any challenges.

• Monitor procurement KPIs and take corrective actions when necessary to improve efficiency and meet organizational goals.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

• At least 7-10 years of experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.

• Experience working in a humanitarian or non-profit organization is highly preferred.

• Proven experience in managing procurement processes, tendering, and negotiations.

• Strong understanding of humanitarian principles, donor compliance, and international procurement standards (e.g., UN, EU, USAID regulations).

Knowledge, Skills and abilities

• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate, develop, and retain talent.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex procurement needs and deliver effective solutions.

• Knowledge of procurement software, supply chain systems, and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage and influence internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.

Personal attributes and other requirements

• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.

• Commitment to the values and ethos of MAP (Solidarity, Dignity, Impact & Integrity). 

• Commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage and discrimination. 

• Commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.

• A commitment to MAP’s vision, mission and values and a passion for improving the health and dignity of Palestinians. 

• Able to work flexibly in emergencies and to meet specific deadlines including some evenings and weekends. 

• An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work. 

• Attention to detail, organisational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and under pressure. 

• Prepared and able to travel occasionally to all MAP locations including Gaza, West Bank, Lebanon, Jordan and Israel. 

• Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work. 

• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices. 

• Treat with confidentiality any data or sensitive information about individuals, organisations, clients, and employees at MAP.

We are currently offering a rewarding opportunity for a motivated and proactive self-starter to join our friendly and dynamic team.

Advice Worker

Salary: £35,000

Full Time (35 hours per week)

Benefits of working for Wandsworth Carers’ Centre:

• Friendly team and working environment
• Annual leave starts at 26 days increasing to 31 days plus bank holidays 
• Contributory company pension,
• Ongoing training and development opportunities 
• Employee assistance program.

Our Charity:

We are a busy, ambitious charity operating at the heart of the Wandsworth community since 1995, helping thousands of people across the borough in unpaid Caring roles. We give information and advice, organise respite, offer complementary therapies, deliver training, provide peer support, arrange fun events and much more.  In short, we are the Carer's friend and advocate, often helping Carers through difficult times.

Are you passionate about supporting Carers and making a real impact in their lives? We're looking for a dedicated individual to join our busy team providing welfare benefits advice & guidance to those who need it most.

As the successful candidate, you'll bring your knowledge and expertise to provide vital support to Carers, with a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge in welfare benefits and recent experience of managing a case load.

You will manage your own caseload while also providing supervision and support to another advice worker. 

Your excellent communication skills will help you connect with and support Carers, while your IT proficiency will enable you to provide effective, efficient assistance.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Providing advice & advocacy on welfare benefits and housing. 
• Managing your own case load
• Supervision of another advice worker
• Offering guidance and support to colleagues
• Maintaining accurate case records, adhering to AQS standards. 

Essential Requirements:

• Experience of providing benefits advice, guidance and support
• Experience of managing a case load
• Experience of representing clients with external bodies / organisations
• Experience of supporting with benefit appeals through to tribunal stage.
• Knowledge of or ability to understand and use relevant legislation.
• Ability to work across the borough and provide home visits

If you're committed to working in the voluntary sector and want to be part of a dynamic team that makes a real difference, this role is for you!

Wandsworth Carers’ Centre is an inclusive employer, committed to the continued development of a diverse workforce.

Job Title: Service Manager

Location: Derby
Salary: £39,444 per annum
Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week with a requirement to particiapte in the out of hours on-call on a rota basis

We are recruiting for a Service Manager who is passionate about supporting survivors who are impacted by domestic abuse and other gender-based crimes. This is a multifaceted, fast paced, and exciting role where you will join our team in Derby to lead on the delivery and development of high-quality refuge and outreach services for survivors of domestic abuse and other gender-based crimes. 

The post holder will provide line management and high-quality support to the direct reports in line with Refuge’s policies and procedures. This will include providing supervision on complex and high-risk cases, overseeing operational emergencies, and ensuring high standards of casework. The Service Manager will lead on the delivery of the multiagency aspect of work, working jointly with the Refuge teams and wider stakeholders to deliver best services to the survivors. 

Candidates must have proven experience of providing direct emotional and practical support to vulnerable people, managing, and motivating staff, managing casework as well as working within multiagency setting.  In addition, you must have an excellent knowledge of domestic abuse and other gender-based violence and its impact on survivors.  You will have knowledge of relevant Criminal and Civil law legislation, as well as Housing and Health and Safety legislation.

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota. Please note that this is an on-site role. 

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing Date: 09:00am 12 May 2025

Interview Date: 19 and 20 May 2025

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. 

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

The Detention Outreach Manager is responsible for the delivery, development and quality of detention outreach services provided by JRS UK in line with our vision, mission, and values. The post-holder will manage the Detention Outreach Team of staff and volunteers to provide high quality support to people in detention and post-detention, and work closely with other areas of the organisation.

The post-holder will be responsible for: their own casework as well as casework supervision; ensuring detention policies and data are up to date; reporting; ensuring provision of on-going training; recruitment of staff and volunteers; and managing the welfare drop-in in detention.

A willingness to work collaboratively– building relationships and networks, within and outside of JRS UK – is essential.

Benefits

• Be part of an exciting pilot scheme providing a brand new programme to assist locals to overcome health-related barriers to be back on the path to employment 
• Be able to have your say in how to improve services and be able to finally focus on the quality of service rather just box ticking 
• Manage a smaller caseload in order to really provide tailored, quality support to our clients to make the biggest impact possible 
• Come join a organisation where we practice what we preach by ensuring each employee is truly supported in the role and opportunity for professional development is always explored
• Be part of a charity who truly cares by putting clients wellbeing above all else and always celebrates our clients achievements no matter how big or small
• Join a growing, adaptable organisation that looks to promote internally based on capability rather than time in seat
• Enjoy 25 days annual leave on top of a mandatory Christmas shutdown period which adds another 5 additional days of annual leave each year

The Opportunity  

WorkWell is a government funded programme that offers an early-intervention work and health support and assessment service. This provides holistic support to overcome health-related barriers to employment, and a single, joined-up gateway to other support services. 

We work in partnership with mental and/or physical health clinical teams, GP practices and other referral partners who refer clients who are currently in employment but are experiencing difficulties in the workplace and require assistance to help them return to work, remain in work or find new employment. This programme will also support those who have fallen out of work to get the support they need to return to employment. That support will be tailored to their specific needs and circumstances. 

We would like you to join our team of Work and Health Coaches to provide highly effective support to individuals and guide them on their journey to returning, remaining or finding new employment while also supporting them to improve their health and wellbeing. The Work and Health Coach is instrumental in supporting participants to remove health related barriers by sourcing and funding appropriate interventions. 

The vacancy is for a part time Work and Health Coach for a 12 month contract (maternity cover). 

 

Who we are: 

Founded in 1992 by a group of mental health professionals, Working Well Trust was established to address the issue of low employment rates for people who have experienced mental health issues.  Since starting we have seen advances in the specialist support offered to people seeking employment and a change in cultural attitudes towards mental health.  

In the last few years we have adapted this approach to work with people with Autism (ASD), people with learning difficulties, physical disabilities or complex issues including homelessness or addiction. 

We focus on four main areas: 

Employment Support – offering support that meets the individual’s needs using both the traditional stepped approach and the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. 

Employer support – enabling the recruitment and retention of their employees. 

Social Enterprises – we offer training within social enterprises for people who want to gain a new skill, increase their confidence and be part of a team. 

Business and Enterprise support – providing one to one advice to clients who wish to start up or expand an enterprise. 

Co-production - Working Well remains committed to the principles of the recovery model and continuously improve its services through co-production. 

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details on this role. 

Closing date: 14th of April 2025 at 9am

Interviews will be arranged throughout the application window. Therefore, it is important to get your application in as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy early.

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:

The Country Director will provide dynamic leadership and management to develop and deliver Muslim Aid ‘s strategy in Bangladesh, with a focus on leading and building a high-performing, diverse team and developing strong relationships with external stakeholders that are critical to the organisation’s growth and reputation in the country.

Interested candidates must be located in Bangladesh.

About the Role:

1. Ensure the country office’s strategy is responding to the country’s critical development and humanitarian needs, and is also aligned to Muslim Aid’s global strategy, mission and values.
2. Enhance Muslim Aid’s reputation and brand through maintaining positive relationships with other stakeholders, including government, donors, UN bodies, other INGOs, and local NGOs.
3. Identify areas for capacity building with partners such as, organisational management, gender mainstreaming, human resource management, financial management, governance, etc.
4. Proactively seek new opportunities for funding of projects through in-country and external relationship building with stakeholders including the bilateral and multilateral development partners and the submission of self-sustainable programme initiatives.
5. Ensure that effective and secure budgetary control of the country’s finances and expenditures are established and maintained, in line with Muslim Aid’s financial policy and procedures.
6. Ensure there is an adequate analysis of the risks which could impact on Muslim Aid’s operations in Bangladesh and evaluate the risk appetite of the Bangladesh Country Office.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Relevant Masters level qualification or similar academic achievement, and ideally with an academic focus on international development and/or a related certificate in
2. Previous experience working in a Country Director or Regional Director role or other senior level leadership/management position in an INGO environment.
3. Experience of working with organisations in developing countries, ideally in South and Southeast Asia.
4. Experience of multiple donor grant management and reporting to major donors.
5. Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with people at various levels.
6. Strong and well-developed analytical skills coupled with experience of writing quality proposals and reports.

Why you should apply:

Join Muslim Aid as the Country Director Bangladesh and be part of a key role in driving our mission forward. Lead our strategy in Bangladesh, manage a high-performing team, and build strong external relationships to support the organisation’s growth and reputation. If you're a strategic leader with a passion for making a difference, apply now to help transform lives and empower communities.

How to apply:

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

We are looking for a Project Manager within our Service Delivery team. You will need experience of developing and maintaining relationships with clients as well as excellent project management skills with a track record in undertaking and managing projects from commissioning through to completion. You will also need quantitative research experience with skills in questionnaire design and experience of online and postal methodologies, data handling, analysis and reporting.

Salary: £31,016 - £38,500 per annum, plus benefits (pro rata if applicable)

Contract period: Fixed term contract for 12 months

Job Type: Flexible (part time or full time - 30 to 37.5 hours per week, over 5 days Monday to Friday)

Reporting to: Team Leader of Picker Programmes

Team: Service Delivery

Location: Oxford / hybrid working – up to 100% remote (must be based within the UK)

You will be responsible for building and maintaining effective relationships with a portfolio of key customers as well as ensuring successful delivery of a range of customer programmes, including a project relating to people’s experiences of having babies in neonatal care.

In this Role

In this role you will:

• Build and maintain effective relationships with a portfolio of key customers
• Ensure successful delivery of a range of customer programmes across quantitative survey development and implementation, qualitative research and mixed mode evaluation projects
• Complete activities including questionnaire design, administration of surveys, managing, collecting and checking data, resolving queries, producing reporting outputs, providing final quality assurance, managing day to day interactions with key sub-contractors
• Work collaboratively within Picker and external partners to successfully complete service delivery to the highest standards
• Ensure all surveys and other documentations are published in accordance with company working practices, internal working practices and external regulatory requirements

About you

You will have:

• Demonstrable experience of managing and developing client relationships
• Excellent project management skills with a track record in undertaking and managing projects from commissioning through to completion, on time, on budget and to total client satisfaction
• Experience of undertaking quantitative research: questionnaire design; experience of online, postal methodologies; data handling, analysis, and reporting
• Relevant experience in employee surveys, patient surveys, social research or market research
• Ability to work to deadlines and tight timescales, managing time and adjusting priorities accordingly
• Ability to manage workload with frequent interruptions, multiple demands on time and requests from stakeholders
• Ability to work independently under managerial direction, seeking advice as required, and gain required approval at predetermined stages of projects
• Been educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience

This is a summary of the job description. Please review the full job description.

About Picker Institute Europe

Picker is an Oxford-based charity with an international reputation as a key authority in the measurement and improvement of patient experience. Our mission is to make person-centred health and social care a reality for everyone.

We evaluate the areas of health and social care that matter most to people, producing actionable and insightful results to drive advances in standards. If you are passionate about putting people at the forefront of healthcare services, then Picker could be the place for you.

Working with us

Here at Picker, we believe in treating our people well; from excellent career opportunities to a positive, collaborative culture. We all work with a shared set of values that inspire us to achieve the biggest impact. We work to understand, measure and improve the areas of health and social care that matter most to people, producing actionable and insightful results to help providers deliver better care. If you are passionate about putting people at the forefront of health and care services, then Picker could be the place for you.

Working alongside colleagues who are experts in their field, you will be part of a team contributing to our vision ‘the highest quality person centred care for all, always’. You will contribute to our research with NHS Trusts and many high profile charities, such as The British Heart Foundation, Pancreatic Cancer UK and Mind.

To support you we offer a friendly, person centred working culture with many benefits including:

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities, including flexible start and finish times
• Convenient Oxford location with free parking
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days, plus eight public holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave
• Christmas office closure (currently an additional 3 1/2 days leave)
• Contributory company pension scheme (currently employer matching up to 8%)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Free life assurance (currently 4 x salary)
• Tailored learning and development, including access to complete iHasco training library
• Health and wellbeing resources including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee loan scheme (rental deposits, UK work visas, season ticket, emergency)
• Regular calendar of social activities organised by a dedicated Social, Wellbeing and Employee Engagement team

Hours: 35 hours per week. We are open to considering a job share arrangement for the right candidates.  

Salary: £39,000.  

Location: Homeworking.  

Reports to: Head of Programmes.   

Oversight of a delivery team: Yes (currently 30 plus self-employed coordinators).    

Travel: Travel across the country to visit our activities, including overnight stays, is part of this role. All related expenses will be covered by The Country Trust.  

Annual leave: 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (FTE).  

Benefits: Workplace pension. Homeworking, some flexibility on working hours.  

Are you passionate about connecting disadvantaged children with food, farming, and nature? 

We're looking for a dedicated and experienced Programme Manager—an inspiring, child-centred educator with a deep commitment to tackling poverty of opportunity. 

Through effective team management and leadership, and collaboration with colleagues, this role enables a large team of expert practitioners to deliver the charity’s mission of providing high quality, educational, relevant, safe and impactful Farm Discovery visits and related activities for disadvantaged children across England and North Wales.  

Could you:  

• Lead our dispersed Farm Discovery team of expert practitioners, ensuring all our processes - recruitment, training, administration, reporting, information management, communication, budgeting, evaluation and of course our delivery - enable us to achieve amazing things with primary school communities in disadvantaged areas around the country?  

• Work with others to grow and shape our programmes to achieve our vision?  

• As an inspiring advocate of our work, build our contribution to the national conversation around food, farming and nature education? 

 If so, would love to hear from you! 

 
Due to our safer recruitment process we are not able to accept CVs for this position. 

Applications close: noon 30th April  

First round interviews (held virtually) will be on Wednesday 7th May. Second round interviews will be held face-to-face in London on Wednesday 14th May.

Data Protection and Compliance Co-ordinator


About us
 
Thames Valley Air Ambulance exists to give everybody within our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. We are here for you and your loved ones. In Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. Whoever you are. Wherever and whenever you need us.
 
The role
 
Are you passionate about compliance and data protection?  If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Data Protection and Compliance Coordinator within our Quality & Patient Safety team.
 
In this role you will work closely with the Head of Data Protection and Compliance providing essential support in ensuring the charity adheres to legal requirements and internal policies.
 
About you

You will have experience of working in regulated environments and practical experience of GDPR. The role will involve providing support in a variety of data protection and compliance topics and will generally assist in ensuring our charity remains compliant with all relevant regulations.
 
If you are looking to further expand or develop your career, you must meet the following as part of the minimum selection criteria:

• Proven experience of working in a regulated environment
• Ability to demonstrate practical experience of applying data protection measures
• Good understanding of compliance topics and their practical application in the workplace
• Proven experience of handling confidential and sensitive information
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

 
If this role sounds like it’s for you, we would love you to apply!

In return we offer a competitive salary and great staff benefits such as.

• 25 Days holiday (Rising to 30 days after five years’ service)
• Hybrid Working with a minimum attendance in HQ of 2 days per week (subject to business needs)
• Holiday Trading 
• Free annual Flu Vaccination
• Option to purchase a Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan

Successful appointment to this post will be subject to a DBS check

Vacancy Closing Date: 29th April 2025

TVAA is a Disability Confident employer. We are committed to discussing and implementing adjustments to support you during your application process and beyond.

Location: Stokenchurch
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £25,642 - £29,213

You may also have experience in the following: GDPR, Data protection administrator, Data protection coordinator, Compliance Officer, Financial Services, Legislation,  Regulation, Policy Officer, Compliance, Compliance Coordinator, Compliance Advisor, Quality Advisor, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Coordinator, QA Coordinator, Health and Safety Officer, Administrator, Administration, etc.

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The Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Advice team provides welfare benefits advice tailored to the needs of older and vulnerable people in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. With a small team of paid staff, the service works extensively with volunteers to provide services including office appointments, telephone sessions and home visits across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

The key purpose of this role is to be responsible for the operational effectiveness of the Advice service, ensuring that high-quality, appropriate, and effective services are delivered in line with the needs of older and vulnerable people in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. You will be responsible for meeting service outcomes and targets, ensuring quality standards are met and monitoring and reporting key performance indicators.

Experience of managing an advice service, or similar, is essential. You will have experience in an advisory role and in-depth knowledge of the benefits system. The role requires excellent organisational skills and the ability to lead and motivate a hybrid team.

As an employee of Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire, you will be eligible for our attractive package, which includes 24 days’ annual leave (pro rata), public holidays, flexible working and a 4% employer contribution pension (in line with auto-enrolment rules). You will also have access to a Blue Light Card, BUPA Employee Assistance Programme and a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts.

For full details and to download an application pack, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 12pm on Monday 7th April 2025.

The vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received.

Age UK Notts promotes equality and diversity. Registered Charity Number: 1067881.

Salary: £50,000-£55,000 per annum pro-rata, plus additional £2,000 London weighting if applicable 

Contract type: 12-month maternity cover; part-time (21 hours per week). 

Location: London or Birmingham 

Hybrid: This role requires travel across our 3 regions to support programme delivery and quality assurance. Envision does operate hybrid working policy and flexibility to work from home. 

About the role 

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Programmes and Impact (P&I) Team through the second year of the current Impact Strategy, which focuses on strengthening our approach to quality assurance, sustaining the consistent delivery of our existing impact management systems, and reviewing and standardising our Long-Term Outcomes framework. 

As Director of Programmes and Impact (maternity cover), you will oversee the training, delivery and continuous improvement of our core programme, ensuring it is delivered consistently and well. You will manage the Programmes and Impact team to meet all impact management and quality assurance targets for the 2025/26 programme year.

We have a clear and focused mission and plan, a strong record of success, and a dynamic team and culture. You will be the leading voice on maintaining our strong culture of impact across the organisation. 

As a core member of the senior management team (SMT), you will work closely with the Board, CEO, and senior colleagues to drive forward our growth and impact strategy as well as sustain our organisational culture. 

You will also serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring the safety of our young people and staff through strong policy implementation and ongoing monitoring. In this role you’ll be supported by our Safeguarding trustee and the wider safeguarding team. 

We are seeking an inspiring leader who can champion our impact strategy, drive excellence in programme delivery, and empower their team to be collaborative and creative to achieve our goals. You will be passionate about the transformative power of Essential Skills for young people from underrepresented backgrounds and committed to advocating for greater focus and funding in this space. You will ideally have a history of strengthening programmes and quality assurance processes in cross regional organisations, during a time of growth. 

Responsibilities – the Director of Programme and Impact will: 

• Ensure consistent and high-quality national programme delivery
• Lead on impact management
• Lead on safeguarding as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• Provide strategic leadership as a member of SMT

Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies: 

• Senior leadership experience in programme delivery, impact management, or quality assurance, including team management and professional development
• Expertise in impact management, including data analysis and using insights to drive programme quality
• Experience designing and delivering training and quality assurance processes for programmes teams
• Experience of implementing safeguarding processes, policies, and training, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior leadership and trustees.
• Commitment to Envision’s vision, mission and values and ability to work well in, and contribute to, our organisational culture​

Envision seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications with lived experience to apply as they are currently under- represented in our organisation. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first round interview.

Please note:

-Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

- We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if we do not contact you, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

- We will be interviewing as we go along, so early applicants are encouraged.

- We also regret to inform you that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide you with feedback regarding your application.

About Salix

Salix's mission is to enable and inspire organisations in the public and private sectors to achieve their ambitious net-zero targets and create better places to live and work. They deliver government funding schemes to support councils, schools, housing

associations, hospitals, and universities to boost their energy efficiency, reduce their environmental impact, save money, and remove more households from fuel poverty.

Salix works with the UK government and the devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales. As well as managing the funding schemes, they provide professional advice, expertise, and support to grant recipients throughout all stages of their projects. They also offer insight, intelligence, and influence by sharing knowledge and lessons learned from project delivery to help improve future schemes and policy development. Salix

was created in 2004 and has been growing ever since, now employing over 200 people, with offices in Manchester and London. They are committed to and passionate about supporting the public sector on the road to net-zero.

The Role

Salix are seeking an Internal Auditor to join their dynamic and established team in Manchester. This position is an 18-month fixed-term contract with the potential to become permanent. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing

assurance through risk-based internal audits and grant audits, helping to ensure the proper use of grant funding and adherence to the terms and conditions.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently while also collaborating effectively with others across the organisation. You will be expected to handle a variety of tasks, from internal audits to providing valuable insights for continuous improvement and risk management across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake internal and grant audits in line with the approved audit plan.
• Complete audit files to agreed and professional standards.
• Keep audit trackers updated and manage workload effectively.
• Produce quality audit reports and provide audit feedback at debrief meetings.
• Track agreed actions and recommendations to ensure their implementation.
• Identify and drive improvements in control processes.
• Support risk and fraud management processes within the organisation.
• Deliver relevant training and inductions to staff.
• Collaborate across teams, engage in staff meetings, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Other duties, as assigned by the Head of Internal Audit and the Head of Grant Audit.

Key Criteria

• Educated to degree level and/or professionally qualified/part qualified (IIA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA).
• Proven experience working in an internal/grant audit environment.
• Knowledge and experience of relevant audit techniques.
• Ability to manage, prioritise and deliver work on a number of audits within tight turnaround timescales without compromising quality
• Methodical approach, pays close attention to detail, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

What Salix can offer you

• Salary: £39,270 to £45,900 (depending on experience).
• The role is offered on an 18-month fixed-term contract, with potential for extension or permanent placement.
• Annual Leave: 28 days (excluding bank holidays).
• Flexible working: Minimum 1 day required in the Manchester office.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Employee support with public transport costs.
• Supported training budget for staff development.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.

How to Apply & Timetables

• Application Deadline: April 11th, 2025.
• Shortlisting: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews on Wednesday 16th April
• Start Date: The position is available for immediate start by mutual agreement.

 Grants Manager

About Orbis UK

Orbis is an international eye care charity that prevents and treats avoidable blindness and visual impairment.

Globally 1.1 billion people live with vision loss, including blindness, and over 90% of it is avoidable. We screen for and treat eye conditions, raise awareness about eye health, and train and mentor local eye care teams in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

In addition to our long-term country programmes, Orbis operates the Flying Eye Hospital, a state-of-the-art ophthalmic teaching hospital on board a customised aircraft.

About the role

Title:

Grants Manager

Department:

Programme Funding Team

Reports to:

Director of Programme Funding

Location:

London, UK (near Charing Cross)

Hybrid Working:

Two core days in the office Tuesday and Thursday

Contract:

Full time

Salary:

£41,710 per annum

The main responsibilities of this role include:

Overall purpose of the role

The Programme Funding Team (PFT) secures programme funding from UK and international statutory/institutional donors and ensures quality grant management and compliance - as well as being the resource for programme information for colleagues and trustees.  In addition, PFT supports other fundraising teams to achieve the organisational goal of raising £10 million per year as well as providing programme updates for trustees.  Being a small team, everyone is expected to take personal responsibility and use their initiative to achieve objectives and provide support where necessary.

The Grants Manager is responsible for three key areas of work –

i) Leading the grant management/compliance of restricted/statutory grants and other Orbis UK funding commitments. To achieve this, the postholder works proactively with Orbis International country and HQ teams to champion consistently high standards of project management and delivery. This requires strong distance-working relationships and ongoing capacity-building of country teams in reporting/compliance. Regular travel to country programmes is anticipated.

ii) Contributing to organisational fundraising goals through proactively identifying funding opportunities, writing proposals and securing funding

iii) Supporting preparation for the Programme Committee board sub-committee

Benefits of working for Orbis UK

Before completion of probation:

· Competitive Salary benchmarked annually

· 25 days holiday

· Life Assurance Policy (4 x salary)

· Employee Assistance Programme

· E-learning Courses

· Social Activities

· Flexi-time

After completion of probation:

· Matched employer pension contribution up to a maximum of 10% of basic salary

· Interest free season ticket loan

· Cycle to work scheme

 

Application and interviews

Closing Date: 11th April 2025
First Interviews: 22nd or 24th April

Second Interviews: 1st May 2025

Start Date: 1st June or sooner

All applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we may not be able to reply to all applications, so if you haven’t heard from us by 17 April, your application has not been successful.

Orbis UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any suitably qualified persons. We will ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Orbis UK acknowledges and recognises the disadvantages and barriers people from underrepresented and socially diverse groups face in the workforce. Orbis UK is committed to addressing this issue and we strongly encourage those from underrepresented and socially diverse groups (Black and Ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and candidates with disabilities) to apply.

Safeguarding: Orbis UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and criminal records checks.