Senior Programme Manager Jobs

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Young Persons Advocate

Salary: £26,000 - £30,5000

Location:          Brent Civic Centre and Hammersmith head office

Hours:   35 Hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2027

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.  

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending.  We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community. 

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. 

About the role:

Advance delivers nationally accredited, quality marked services in Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea. We work within a coordinated partnership response to violence against women and girls in these three boroughs as part of the Angelou Partnership, within the partnership Advance provides independent domestic violence advocacy and support for women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.

About You: 

To be successful as the Young Persons Advocate you will need the below experience and skills: 

The post holder will have proven experience of working with children and young people and may have a background in youth work. They will have an excellent understanding of violence against women and girls, risk management and of best practice within the young people’s sector. As an experienced youth worker who has worked with young women and girls with complex and multiple needs, the post holder will be skilled in risk management and safety and support planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis.

Experience of direct work with young women and girls who have experienced abuse, and of working within safeguarding procedures is essential for this post, as is the need to adopt and promote a strong partnership approach to service provision.

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered. 

· Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 23 March 2025@ 23:59

· Interviews are taking place week commencining 3 April 2025

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.

 What we can offer you - Employee Benefits: 

• A 35-hour working week
•  An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) 
•  Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
•  Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
•  Pension scheme
•  Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
•  Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
•  Employee eye-care scheme
•  Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
•  Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
•  Organisation wide away days
•  Thorough induction and training
•  Career development pathways 

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe.  We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks.  We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing. 

Are you an experienced fundraiser who would love to see an end to poverty, homelessness and disadvantage in our local communities?

Will you help us in our mission to provide a practical support to those in crisis, suffering hardship, or at risk by joining our fundraising team?

We need your talent and fundraising experience so that we can help local families and individuals rebuild their lives for the long term.

You would be joining Caritas Salford at an incredibly exciting time in its 100-plus year history of providing charitable services to local communities in Greater Manchester and Lancashire. We have just opened a brand-new supported homelessness accommodation project in Manchester this month, to provide 19-bedrooms to men who would otherwise be homeless. We have ambitious plans to continue to open up more projects like this.  We help thousands of adults, young people and children every year through our numerous projects and services.

With pioneering plans for the future, we need exceptional fundraisers to join the team who will make it happen. The Community and Events Fundraiser will be the lead fundraiser helping to develop and manage community based and event driven fundraising initiatives, forging strong relationships with individuals, community groups, parishes and local organisations. They will focus on creative and innovative approaches to engage supporters, tracking fundraising performance in their respective area, stewarding donors and corporate volunteers.

CONTRACT: Permanent, 37.5 hours (reduced hours considered)

For more information please download the Recruitment Booklet and Job Description

This role requires the submission of a completed Caritas application form which is to be uploaded as part of your application

Early applications are strongly encouraged as all applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received.

Closing date: Monday, 17 March 2025 at 9am

Interview: Week commencing Monday, 31 March 2025

Caritas follows Safer Recruitment practices, and this post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check. It is also a requirement of the post that you must hold a full UK Driving Licence, with the use of a car insured for business purposes as this role involves travelling to the different locations as required.

For full details please visit our website Caritas Diocese of Salford - Caritas | Diocese Of Salford

Caritas Diocese of Salford is an equal opportunities employer

Registered Charity Number: 1125808

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Health and Social Care IDVA

Salary: £26,000 - £32,000

Location: Across Westminster Social Care and Hammersmith Head Office

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2026

Hours p/w 35 hours per week (some working from home up to 2 days)

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.  

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending.  We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community. 

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. 

About the role:

The Social Care IDVA will work within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy, and support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process, specialising in working with women whose families are involved with Family Children Services and risk to children is a factor.  You will work to make proactive contact and provide high quality advocacy and support based upon a client led needs and risk assessment to women, focusing on working with those aged 18 and over who access the domestic abuse service. This role is part advocacy, part training/education and project work to improve response to victim/survivors experiencing domestic abuse. You will be embedded in the local authority Family Children Services team, working with Social Care professionals to ensure they adopt a trauma informed approach, can recognise the dynamics of domestic abuse and are providing more holistic support. You will be the domestic abuse subject matter expert on site, upskilling fellow professionals and acting as a point of contact for any clients experiencing domestic abuse and support requirements from Family Children Services.

The Social Care project was established in 2021 and has been working in partnership with Hammersmith and Fulham Family Children Services, so the IDVAs will inherit strong working relationships and a commitment from all parties to offering more trauma-informed services.  The borough has a focus on prioritising and developing good DA work in social care and this is an opportunity to be a major player in institutional change, ensuring that women accessing Family Children services for their children have an improved experience and that the local authorities are leading the way for all survivors engaging with their services.

Advance delivers nationally accredited, quality marked services in Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Brent, Ealing, and across parts of East London. We work within a coordinated partnership response to domestic violence to provide independent domestic violence advocacy and support for women, children and young people and women’s community services for women who are involved in the criminal justice system, in anti-social behaviour or are at risk of breaking the law.

About You:

You will have an excellent understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women and children and of best practice within the domestic abuse in various areas of need, with particular knowledge on children safeguarding/legislation. As an experienced domestic violence advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs, the post holder will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis. Experience of direct work with female survivors of domestic violence, of supporting women with child safeguarding, needs, and of working within safeguarding procedures is essential for this post, as is the need to adopt and promote a strong partnership approach to service provision.

To be successful as the Health and Social Care IDVA you will need the below experience and skills:

You will establish positive, proactive, and innovative working relationships with housing services and partner agencies.Provide high-quality crisis intervention, information, advocacy, and proactive support to women referred to the service, in respect to risk management and safety planning, criminal and civil remedies, housing, health, welfare rights, and children’s legislation.

Your abilities extends to assessing the needs and risks of survivors, carry out short and longer-term risk management, safety planning and support and identify and refer to services appropriate to their needs.Advising women of their rights and options for seeking help and support from other agencies and proactively advocate to ensure barriers to accessing support and protection are reduced. You will work as an advocate and educator to raise awareness and upskill professionals within Children Social Care plus work with colleagues to successfully develop and deliver training.

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered. 

· Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 9 March 2025 @23:59

· Interviews are taking place on rolling basis

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits: 

•  A 35-hour working week
• An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) 
• Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
• Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee eye-care scheme
• Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
• Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
• Organisation wide away days
• Thorough induction and training
• Career development pathways 

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and we will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe.  We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks.  We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

Here for You is Breast Cancer Now’s personalised referral route to all our services.

This new role is responsible for the management and development of the Here for You’s geographical expansion. This includes managing a small team which works to integrate our referral route into NHS Trusts and may include managing additional support officers in future.

We’re currently working with over 60 NHS Trusts in England but have ambitious plans to become UK-wide. Supporting the senior manager, personalised referrals, the post is responsible for targeting areas of high deprivation and high breast cancer incident rates. There’s significant internal and external collaboration and networking to ensure our services are offered to people diagnosed with breast cancer. This will involve contributing to cross-departmental meetings, working with NHS Trusts and cancer alliances and guiding the team to deliver excellent information and support.

About you

We’re looking for an enthusiastic person with strong team leadership skills, who has experience of working in a fast-paced, people-facing environment. The right candidate will be passionate about reaching more people with breast cancer by working closely with the NHS and healthcare providers. We’re looking for someone who can develop and manage a growing team, has excellent presentation skills and is willing to adapt and innovate. You’ll be a team player who understands the importance of co-production and thrives on motivating others through excellent interpersonal skills.

You’ll bring excellent verbal and written communication skills. You’ll be ambitious, organised and thrive on creating an inclusive work environment and working across multiple teams.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role can be based in either our London or Sheffield office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact Breast Cancer Now recruitment. 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date 9.00am on Tuesday 11 March 2025

Interview date Thursday 20 and Friday 21 March 2025, online via Teams

Evidence (Systematic) Reviewer – FSRH Clinical Effectiveness Unit

We are seeking an experienced evidence (systematic) reviewer to support the development of clinical guidelines, guidance statements, national audit and new product reviews, as well as supporting the wider membership and Faculty officers in responding to evidence and research enquiries. Part of the role will be to help establish the technical team and providing advice on appropriate methods and processes for the programme of work.

As part of the CEU team the postholder will work closely with the Clinical Director for the CEU, CEU team, clinical fellows, FSRH Clinical Quality Committees and senior faculty officers as well as national and international clinical experts involved in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare. Key duties will include identifying and appraising relevant evidence using established systematic review methods and developing structured evidence summaries across a range of products. The postholder will also support the development of methods and new ways of working in conjunction with other members of the team.

Who we are:

The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare, and we are the voice for professionals working in this area. As a multi-disciplinary professional membership organisation, we set clinical guidance and standards, provide training and lifelong education, and champion safe and effective sexual and reproductive healthcare across the life course for all. 

The Clinical Effectiveness Unit (CEU) at the FSRH develops a range of evidenced-based clinical guidance documents including clinical guidelines, statements and new product reviews as well as associated activities such as national benchmarking audits and responding to member evidence enquiries. The CEU is part of the wider Clinical Quality programme overseen by the Director for Clinical Quality who manages this role.

The role:

1. Analytical and technical:

• Responsible for developing a range of literature reviews (scoping, umbrella, and systematic reviews) for clinical guidelines and guidance in accordance with FSRH processes and established evidence synthesis methodologies. This includes:

• Contributing to the development of scopes,
• Developing review questions and protocols,
• Systematic searching and identification of relevant evidence,
• Full quality assessment of evidence including application of GRADE framework
• Synthesising, collating and summarising quantitative and qualitative evidence
• Summarising and presenting evidence to guideline committees (GDG)
• Preparing written summaries of the evidence / GDG discussions as part of the guideline, guidance statements, evidence enquiries or new product reviews
• Collaborating closely with the Clinical Director, Clinical Fellows and GDG to write the guideline and guidance in line with FSRH approach
• Preparing technical responses to comments received during consultation or peer review of guidelines and guidance
• Contributing to webinars, blogs, articles and publications relating to guidelines and guidance products
• Contribute to audit and national benchmarking activities
• Responding to FSRH Officer, member or internal evidence enquiries including in relation to new research or products
• Contribute to surveillance process of new evidence relevant to the update of guidelines or guidance

2. Supporting methodological developments

• Contributing to the technical review of methods and the continuous improvement of methodological practices, proposing changes to processes and methodology as appropriate
• Keeping up to date on the latest developments in evidence-based practice methods
• Contribute to identifying new ways to deliver member evidence review services

3. Planning and project management:

• Working with the team, in particular the project co-ordinator, to help plan the work of the CEU and the delivery of guidelines, guidance and associated activities
• Monitor and control guideline development progress, ensuring adherence to project plans
• Contribute to identifying and mitigating risks and issues in relation to the development of guidelines, guidance and associated products
• Co-ordinate and lead guideline development project meetings, ensuring effective communication among team members

4. Communication:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and engagement with a range of internal and external staff, including senior FSRH staff and officers, clinical experts, academics and patient organisations.
• Presenting complex information to multidisciplinary and lay groups such as guideline development groups or FSRH clinical committees
• Contributing to publications and articles on FSRH guidelines and guidance
• Responding to member, press or officer enquiries regarding FSRH outputs and relevant evidence

5. Other:

• Organising and planning personal workload covering multiple projects
• Undertaking continuing professional and personal development to meet demands of the role including keeping up to date on evidence-based practice methods
• Providing training and induction to guideline development group members and FSRH staff and Officers as appropriate
• Undertaking any other duties commensurate with the role including cover for other members of the CEU team, project work or new activities

You will have:

• A Master’s degree level or a higher postgraduate qualification in a related area (for e.g. Public health, life sciences, epidemiology or medical statistics), or medical degree with experience in health services research, or equivalent level of experience gained in a relevant role
• Specialist knowledge of literature review methodology (incl. systematic review)
•  An understanding of guideline development and assessment methodology
• An understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare, critical appraisal and the interpretation and synthesis of clinical research
• Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills
• An understanding of sexual and reproductive healthcare (Desirable)

You will be:

•  Able to work independently to tight deadlines including prioritising work
•  Able to gather data, analyse, critique and synthesis complex information and prepare reports and briefing documents
• Able to establish effective working relationships with a range of professionals
• Able to explain basic statistical concepts, methods and results to clinicians, academics and lay people
• Self-motivated and with the ability to work in a team
• IT literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, reference manager, relevant reviewing and/or statistical software)
• Able to perform GRADE and meta-analysis (Desirable)

You will have experience:

• Conducting literature reviews from inception to write-up
• Working in systematic reviewing methodology including undertaking quantitative and qualitative methodologies either in an academic, clinical or healthcare research environment
• Performing systematic searches in Cochrane Library, PubMed and Ovid (Medline, Embase)
• Familiarity with study design, health care methodology, conduct and reporting
• Preparing summaries of research findings
• Presenting complex information to multidisciplinary groups
• Developing personal networks within the field of evidence synthesis 

Candidates will need to have the right to work in the UK and also be resident in the UK. 

We offer a range of benefits at FSRH to support staff wellbeing, including:

• 25 days holiday, with an additional 2 days leave after 2 years of service, and a further 3 days after 5 years.
• Birthday leave day
• Annual Volunteering Day
• Flexible working culture
• Pension and life assurance scheme: 10% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution after successful completion of probation. This also includes access to life assurance at 4x annual salary and an income protection scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee discounts portal
• Free Lunch Thursday
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
• Free eye tests

This job description and person specification is a statement of requirements of the job at the time of writing. It should not be seen as precluding future changes after appointment to this role.

To Apply

A full job description can be found on our website
Deadline for applications is Thursday 13 March 2025 at 12pm

Interviews will be scheduled w/c 24 March 2025

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are working hard to minimise unconscious bias and your application will be anonymised to support this.

NB:  In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

Head of Youth Work 

Are you motivated, energetic, and organised with the ability to connect with both young people and staff/volunteers? 

If you’re fun, full of energy, yet know how to stay composed under pressure, then this role might be just what you’re looking for.

If you’re passionate about helping young people unlock their potential, we want to hear from you!

As an equal opportunities employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.  The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

Position: Head of Youth Work 

Location: Crewe 

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 (dependent upon experience)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays; workplace pension; free gym access (once the site has opened); access to the OnSide Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.

Closing Date: Monday 10th March at 9am

Interviews: First stage interviews: Wednesday 19th March (daytime) Second stage interviews: Thursday 27th March (afternoon and evening)

About the Role

The Head of Youth Work is an exciting and challenging leadership role where you will lead a team of Youth Workers and oversee the universal youth work offer.

No two days are the same, so you’ll need to be versatile, leading the creation of the new Youth Work Offer while managing both the recruitment and development of the delivery team. You’ll also be responsible for the smooth implementation and operation of all core programs, including junior, senior, and holiday clubs.

You’ll be a crucial part of this new Youth Zone for Crewe, welcoming up to 250 young people each session and creating a space where they can thrive.

About You

We’re looking for someone creative, ambitious for young people, with a positive attitude and a hands-on approach, all while delivering top-notch results.

You will have experience of:

• Leading open-access youth services creating a safe environment to deliver engaging programmes for diverse youth demographics (ages 8-19, up to 25 with additional needs/ disabilities) 

• Safeguarding, ideally as a designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all young people with unwavering commitment and proficiency in related referral processes. 

• Managing clear behaviour standards and managing conflict between young people. 

• Leadership; inspiring, guiding, and developing operational teams and volunteers through hands- on mentoring and support. 

• Management, with a solid understanding of basic HR processes related to people management, attendance, and staff performance. 

• Project management of youth programmes.

To apply, you will be asked to submit a CV and supporting statement via the company website. 

About the Organisation

This is a brand-new locally run youth charity in Crewe.  It is set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Crewe, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure time. The building is due to be completed in 2025.

The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this.  Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter.  The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application.

The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Youth Worker, Head of Youth Work, Director of Youth Work, Youth Work Lead, Youth Manager, Youth Work Manager, Lead Youth Worker. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

 We are looking for a highly organised and proactive person, who will support the CEO as their PA and also bring additional organisation and admin support to a small charity to power us to the next level.

You will need to work flexibly and be ready to put your brilliant admin skills to what is needed.

As well as supporting the CEO, you will report to the Head of Finance and Operations on finance, HR and office support.

You will be able to work with high levels of discretion, confidentiality and integrity. You will be comfortable working in a small organisation and taking responsibility for your work.

Skills in CRM data entry and data reporting will be useful.

Fixed term (6 months), full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office

  What the job involves
We’re excited to invite a new Strategy Research & Insights Analyst into our newly created Strategy Development Team. You’ll be designing and delivering advanced research projects—digging into data, running surveys, and even chatting with key stakeholders (from healthcare experts to those with lived experience). Being a research expert (using knowledge from market trends for example) will help shape our strategic approach, turning complex research into clear, compelling insights that drive smart decision-making.

You’ll be collaborating across teams to ensure we’re using the best insights available and will present impactful findings to senior leadership, making sure they have the evidence they need to make game-changing decisions. Keeping the voices of those affected by prostate cancer at the heart of everything we do.

What we want from you
We’re interested in someone with experience in strategy, consulting, or insights—bonus points if it’s in the healthcare space. Knowledgeable in both qualitative and quantitative research (data analysis, market insights, for example).

Our new Strategy Research and Insights Analyst will be a natural collaborator who thrives in cross-functional projects. A strategic thinker who can take complex information and turn it into actionable recommendations is ideal, someone who is a strong communicator who can make research findings engaging and easy to understand for all audiences.

Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.

Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Ally's to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Ally's to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Ally Ship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identity as an Ally.   

We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.

Ways of working
Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.

Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply.

The closing date is Sunday 2nd March 2025.  Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 10th March 2025.

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.

About our team:
Is care at your core? It is at ours. Palliative and end of life is a time when care really matters. We support our Occupational Therapists to be the difference in these precious days: to care the way you were trained to care. With outstanding patient to carer ratios. With time to build valued relationships with your patients, their families, and friends.

The secret to our CQC ‘outstanding’ rating is simple. We care for our carers. We’re ambitious - blazing new trails in end of life care - and supporting the ambitions of our clinicians with on-site training and qualifications.

We’re small enough to value each individual and big enough to help nurture your career goals. You’ll be part of a great team of experienced healthcare professionals to learn from and learn with, delivering care you can take pride in.

About the role:

We’re looking for a caring and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to work within our Hospice at Home team supporting people within their own homes. You will contribute to the holistic assessment of patient’s palliative care needs focusing on their physical, psychological, social, and cognitive needs. With the support of our Senior Specialist OT and the wider multi-disciplinary team, you will be able to work independently to assess, implement, and evaluate the occupational therapy needs of patients, to provide high quality specialist palliative occupational therapy.

Like us, you will be committed to our values and behaviours of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

If you are an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist, looking to make a difference to patients’ lives when it matters most, we would love to hear from you!

As well as joining an organisation where you will be able to make a difference for our patients and their families, some of our benefits include:

• 27 days’ annual leave, plus recognised public holidays – rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service (pro rata for part time)
• Educational and professional development opportunities (education team on site)
• Free onsite parking
• Regular clinical supervision
• Subsidised meals at onsite canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme – promoting staff wellbeing
• Access to blue light card discount
• Access to Pension Scheme
• In – house laundry of uniforms, plus excellent changing
• facilities (with showers)
• Wellbeing - We provide a programme of activities, opportunities and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work.

Discover the difference you can be. The difference is you.

About Princess Alice Hospice:
Princess Alice Hospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing specialist palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, south west London and Middlesex.

For further information please contact our People Services Team or apply via our website.

At Princess Alice Hospice we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunities, and we warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures.

We are signed up to the Disability Confident scheme and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We are a place where you can be you.

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�� Location: West Midlands

�� Contract Type: Permanent, hybrid

⌚ Hours: 35 hours per week

�� Salary: £42,213.23 - £46,343.55 (depending on experience and skills)

What can we offer you?

�� Expenses incurred while traveling outside your base location will be reimbursed.

�� Birthday Bonus with an additional day of annual leave dedicated to celebrating your birthday and long service recognition rewards programme 

�� Perks and discounts at over 4000 retail and hospitality outlets through the Blue Light Card

In addition to the perks outlined above, there are many more benefits alongside what is written above for you to enjoy. Find out more during your interview!

Empower people, inspire performance, and drive lasting change as a key partner in shaping our success

Be the driving force behind people and performance. As an HR Business Partner, you’ll work side by side with leadership, shaping strategies that make a real impact. With a strong focus on employee relations, you’ll work closely with stakeholders to resolve key employee relations cases. You’ll champion a culture that supports colleagues while keeping the business running smoothly.

Guide and support colleagues, driving a culture of growth and success

There will be an expectation to travel 1-2 times a week (and as needed) to support different locations, ensuring continuity and strong HR presence. With your expertise in employment law, performance management, and strategic HR, you’ll be the trusted Business Partner that colleagues and leaders rely on.

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience preferred. Ready to make an impact all while collaborating with our dedicated L&D and Recruitment teams to ensure a seamless, high-performing organisation. Let’s talk.

About the role

Joining our team is your opportunity to lead marketing campaigns on the biggest issues facing our health and care system. You’ll join us at a vital time, as we help to shape what the future of health and care looks like. From moving health and care into communities, to tackling health inequalities and keeping people in good health throughout the course of their lives, you'll work across a range of issues to drive income and impact for the Fund. By joining the marketing team, you’ll help our customers to better understand, engage with and advocate for change in the health and care system, including through events, courses and policy content.

As a digital marketing executive, you’ll be responsible for creating inspiring marketing campaigns that driving action. You’ll plan, research and develop products, deliver creative content for marketing campaigns, study customer behaviour and work with suppliers and teams in-house to execute impactful multi-channel campaigns. You will have a passion for full-funnel marketing, utilising a broad media mix and finding the most creative ways to drive conversion. You’ll analyse data, project manage and evaluate marketing campaigns, set-up and optimise digital ads and develop content for a number of channels, including email and our website.

This role will work within a multidisciplinary environment, make strategic recommendations to a wide range of colleagues, lead cross-departmental and cross-organisational project teams to deliver against the organisation’s goals and get to know the policy areas sitting behind the products and projects that you lead. You’ll work closely alongside the Senior Marketing Manager, Head of Strategic Comms, Head of Digital and a number of other teams within a supportive Communications and Engagement Directorate.

The Fund has an ambition to increase the diversity of our workforce and introduce careers in health and care policy to a broader range of people. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community, including those from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We believe that diversity of background and experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will improve the way we influence health and social care policy. 

What you'll get in return 

The King’s Fund is committed to a hybrid working model that meets the organisation’s needs, while giving staff flexibility to choose between office and home working. In keeping with our current policy, the post-holder will be required to work a minimum of two days per week from our central London office (pro rata, averaged over a month).

In addition to a competitive salary, The King’s Fund offers generous holiday entitlements, a £3 daily discount in our café and an on-site gym.

How to apply

To apply, please read our supplementary guidance documents below, then download and fill in our application form. If completing the application form presents any challenges, contact us by email so we can discussion options.

Please note that in order to apply, you must have existing documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK. 

CVs will not be accepted as applications. Applications must be submitted using The King’s Fund application form.

Recruitment process 

The deadline for receipt of applications is 10 March at 9.30am. 

We regret that we cannot respond individually to all applicants due to the high number of applications we receive.  If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview. 

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 19 March. Role available to start shortly thereafter.

HRA Lead Business Partner

We are looking for a HRA Lead Business Partner to join the team, in this unique and vibrant workplace, nestled in the heart of London!

Salary: £77,136 - £88,230 per annum

Location: London/Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Contract Type: Permanent

Lead Financial Strategy & Shape Housing Investment

This central London Borough is transforming how finance supports decision-making, ensuring our Housing Revenue Account (HRA) is managed effectively and sustainably. As HRA Lead Business Partner, you will be the technical expert for the Council’s HRA, providing strategic financial leadership across housing services and capital investment. This is a pivotal role where you will guide senior leaders, manage financial planning for investment in council homes, and embed best practice financial governance.

You will lead a team of two Finance Business Partners, ensuring robust financial planning, insight-led reporting, and compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Strategic Financial Leadership – Lead on all aspects of HRA financial management, ensuring long-term financial sustainability and compliance with statutory requirements.

Supporting Decision-Making & Business Planning – Provide expert financial advice to senior leaders, Members, and housing teams to inform investment decisions and policy development.

Managing the HRA Business Plan – Oversee the creation, monitoring, and evaluation of the 30-year Housing Asset Management Plan, ensuring accountability and value for money.

Budgeting & Forecasting – Manage HRA budget-setting and forecasting, ensuring accurate financial planning and risk management.

Making the Most of Oracle Fusion – Help senior stakeholders to use real-time financial data to make informed decisions, while using system insights to enhance financial planning.

Maximising Housing Investment – Oversee financial modelling and business planning for investment in existing council homes and future housing stock.

Driving Financial Performance – Ensure effective monitoring of HRA finances, identifying risks early and implementing strategies to address them.

Leading Capital Programme Finance – Manage the financial and business planning process for the HRA capital programme, ensuring effective financial control and reporting.

Embedding Financial Governance & Compliance – Ensure adherence to all regulatory and statutory requirements, delivering transparent and accountable financial management.

Developing Finance Business Partners – Lead and mentor a team of two Finance Business Partners, ensuring they provide high-quality financial support to housing teams.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential - Qualified Accountant (CCAB/CIMA) – Preferably CIPFA, with a strong foundation in HRA finance and statutory reporting.

Expert Knowledge of HRA Finance – Strong understanding of rent setting, capital investment, grant funding, and financial sustainability for social housing.

Strategic & Analytical Thinking – Ability to develop financial models, interpret trends, and provide insightful recommendations.

Experience in Local Government Housing Finance – Understanding of the regulatory framework for HRA and key influences on central government funding.

Strong Business Partnering Skills – Confidence in working with senior stakeholders, challenging assumptions, and influencing decision-making.

Financial Reporting & Planning Expertise – Experience in managing large and complex budgets, including capital programmes and business planning.

Why Join Us?

Influential Leadership Role – Shape the future of housing finance and play a key role in investment decisions.

Exciting Transformation Agenda – Work within a finance team committed to improving self-service budgeting and financial governance.

Opportunities for Career Growth – Be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking finance function that supports professional development.

Generous Benefits Package including – 31 days annual leave (increasing with long service), Local Government Pension Scheme, family-friendly and flexible working, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, volunteering leave and season ticket loans. Further benefits after 12-months service include travel allowance (London Underground zones 1-2) and professional fees paid.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Now!  Submit your CV and a supporting statement (2-4 sides A4 maximum) setting out how you meet the role requirements.

Deadline: Sunday 9th March 2025

Diversity & Inclusion: This London Borough is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Finance Business Partner, Financial Accountant, Financial Controller, Housing Accountant, Finance Manager, Business Accountant, Revenue Accountant, Accountant, HRA, Housing Revenue Accountant, Social Care, Housing Finance Business Partner, etc. 

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Training and Support Worker to lead and support The Mason Foundation’s future growth and development by providing and delivering training to a variety of audiences.

As the Training and Support Worker, you will play a pivotal part in the development of our programmes and training, through sharing partner insight, understanding the latest evidence and landscape of workplace inclusivity and keeping abreast of other providers in this space. You will be required to travel regularly to deliver face to face training within the community, education settings and workplaces.

You will have a track record of working within learning, development, community engagement or similar, ideally with experience of supporting communities with additional needs.

You will be a strong, passionate, and inspiring facilitator, driven to deliver impactful training. You will be a skilled communicator, confident in using a variety of methods to engage and empower others from a broad range of backgrounds and settings.

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 Training and Support Worker 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 like-minded people with a competitive salary.

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, supporting those who need help most (low income, disabled, BAME/NEET communities).

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

- ‘The Mason 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 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.

Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the first year of our new five-year strategy. Our fundraising team bridges the journey of the animals in our care with the wider public, demonstrating how their contributions enable us to support every dog and cat. 

We currently have a 6-month opportunity for someone to join us as a Direct Marketing Officer - Regular Giving (Lottery & Lead Generation).

As part of this role, you will manage and deliver a series of high standard direct marketing campaigns across our Regular Giving programme. You will be recruiting, retaining and upgrading regular donors to generate agreed income through a variety of direct marketing methods such as direct dialogue, DRTV, digital, and direct mail. You’ll also be encouraging regular monthly gifts or support via one of our main products such as general Regular Giving and Sponsorship, our Lottery, Value Exchange programme and other methods of committed giving as they arise.

What we can offer you:

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

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

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

Our hybrid working model:

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

Diversity and inclusion:

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

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

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

More about us:

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

Closing date: 5th March 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 10th March 2025

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