Social Inclusion Project Manager Jobs in Edinburgh

About SafeLives

We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good.    

Last year alone, 14,000 professionals received our training. Over 80,000 adults at risk of serious harm or murder and more than 100,000 children received support through dedicated multi-agency support designed by us and delivered with partners. In the last six years, over 4,000 perpetrators have been challenged and supported to change by interventions we created with partners, and that’s just the start. 

Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone.

About the role

We are looking for a values-led, senior People professional to provide maternity cover for the role of our Senior People & Culture Manager. The successful postholder will be responsible for providing high quality generalist People & Culture services at SafeLives, in conjunction with a People & Culture Officer. The role will oversee the smooth running of key HR operations and will be instrumental in building a culture amongst our employees that reflects our values through the provision of excellent People support.

As part of a small, ambitious team you will provide a range of comprehensive, and customer orientated human resources services which support the implementation of SafeLives’ People & Culture strategy. You will be the lead operational HR professional, supported by the Director of People and Culture on strategic matters and a full- time People & Culture Officer on transactional matters, and access to external legal and HR consultancy support when needed. There will be a strong focus on supporting the embedding and development of our culture and behaviours; employee engagement; learning and development, and staff well-being across the organisation.

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

Contract: Fixed term, maternity vover for 9 months.

Location: Remote with occasional travel to London and Bristol offices.

Benefits

• 34 days' holiday incl. public holidays
• Flexible working e.g. compressed hours
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
• Childcare vouchers
• Employee assistance programme
• Clinical supervision
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy up to an additional 5 days
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced sick pay
• Professional development fund
• Individual learning budget
• Restorative practice training
• Time off in lieu 

If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter and CV.

Closing date: 9.00am on 3rd April 2025. 

SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all; please see our job description for full details.

No agencies, please.

This project is a development from the first Realising the Benefits of World Heritage to Local Communities (RtB) project funded by Historic England. While the original project identified the problems faced by the World Heritage sector in engaging communities, this second phase of RtB is designed to help World Heritage UK (WHUK) and the wider sector in fully understanding who World Heritage Site communities are, and the challenges Sites and communities face in engaging wider and more diverse communities. Working with Sites, and their communities WHUK will co-create a sustainable platform in which to identify actions and solutions which will widen engagement and participation in World Heritage.

Through this collaborative approach which will inform every element of the work, the primary purpose of this 2.5-year project is to ensure WHUK can better support World Heritage Sites in the UK in engaging communities, growing audiences, enhancing community participation and growing a wider diversity of audiences and engagement within UK WHSs and the wider heritage sector.

Overall Purpose of the Role:

• Develop and improve relationships within the World Heritage sector and communities
• Develop an ongoing platform for a network of professionals who work within the World Heritage and community engagement field to come together to share and develop ideas and projects
• Develop digital resources
• Build a better understanding of who World Heritage communities are now, and use developed toolkits to understand and update this in the future
• Increase community engagement within World Heritage Sites
• Increase implementation of better community engagement

Key Accountabilities:

• Undertake a desktop audit of the users of World Heritage Sites, to include: defining the communities of interest and who key users are; what their motivations might be to engage with World Heritage; what the barriers might be to engagement; and subsequently identifying who any non-users might be and what barriers they may experience that prevents engagement
• Identify a minimum of 20% of Sites, of differing characteristics, to undertake an in-depth audience profile, applying the desktop audit findings in practice
• Produce a way of reporting on the impact and value of community engagement in World Heritage, which can be replicated annually and shared to all World Heritage Sites
• Develop a new way of capturing data from World Heritage Sites on community engagement to inform ongoing impact reports and create a baseline
• Create, or share, toolkits and examples of models of engagement for community engagement
• Create an online platform of resources that can be shared between all World Heritage Sites which might:
  • Highlight areas of exemplary practice in community engagement
  • Examples of projects
  • Template work
  • Evaluations of projects
• Create an evaluation toolkit to assess the needs and development of the World Heritage sector in improving community engagement practice
• Re-establish a professional Learning & Engagement (L&E) Special Interest Group to bring together L&E professionals in World Heritage, to facilitate inter-Site work and share best practice
• Deliver 4 L&E network events across the UK and in all 4 nations to promote and improve community engagement
• Oversee and manage project budget and report on KPIs

Capabilities, Skills and Experience:

Education/Qualifications/Knowledge

1.1 Educated to degree level in an appropriate heritage related field (or suitable equivalent experience)

1.2 Advanced knowledge of data capture, data analysis and impact assessment in relationship to community engagement and audience development

1.3 A good understanding of developing, delivering and interpreting primary and secondary research, including focus groups

1.4 Thorough knowledge of audience and community development, with a particular emphasis on participatory methodology and co-production

1.5 Knowledge of the World Heritage sector and UK World Heritage Sites

Experience

2.1 At least 3 years’ experience in managing complex, multi-site, projects in the heritage sector

2.2 Extensive experience of engagement in and with diverse communities, in community-based settings, empowering community to have a voice and influence direction

2.3. Experience of producing community and audience evaluation and impact assessments

2.4 Experience of managing external contractors/suppliers and budgets

2.5 Experience using social media in a professional capacity to encourage community engagement

2.6 Experience of managing essential health and safety, risk assessments and safeguarding, for community engagement work

2.7. Experience of planning and co-producing community projects and seeking community input to development of ideas

Skills and Abilities

3.1 Excellent communication skills, particularly in developing networks and partnerships at both a community and senior level           

3.2 Good project management and organisational skills

3.3 Ability to present complex ideas confidently and succinctly to diverse groups adapting delivery to diverse audiences

3.4  Able to work under pressure, show initiative and be able to prioritise their own workload (a self- motivator)

3.5  Experience of building meaningful professional and community relationships with excellent negotiation and persuasive skills to influence

3.6  Has good leadership skills and the ability to lead others in a vision

3.7 Ability to think and act strategically

3.8 Ability to use standard software, including Excel, Word, Outlook and  website  CMS such as WordPress with confidence

Personal Attributes

4.1 Good interpersonal communication skills

4.2 Ability to effectively engage with and influence a wide range of stakeholders

4.3 To be a key team player

4.4 Creative and innovative

Circumstances

5.1 Must be flexible and prepared to work outside normal office hours

National Advocacy & Support Service Manager

About the Advocacy & Support Manager role

You will join a team managing Galop’s specialist advocacy services, providing support to LGBT victims and survivors of abuse and violence in the UK. This role holds the responsibility of the National advocacy & support team, you will be responsible for the line management and operational management of the advocacy & support service across the UK. You will work within the advocacy management team to deliver advice, support, and advocacy to thousands of LGBT victims and survivors of interpersonal abuse and violence each year.

You will remotely manage a team of specialist advocates and caseworkers that are based across the UK, providing needs-led support, information and advocacy to LGBT survivors of a range of violence and abuse. You will work with the Head of Advocacy and Support and other Advocacy and Support managers to ensure that survivors have access to timely, tailored support, while maintaining a high quality, consistent service, with a specific focus on remote support.

You will have an in depth understanding of violence and abuse that LGBT people are subjected to, including the causes, impact and barriers to accessing services. You will use your expertise to represent Galop with key stakeholders, advocating for the needs of the community and acting as a key Galop representative within a national landscape.

You will be responsible for ensuring that data collected about the service is consistent, thorough and appropriate in order to use for reporting, bid writing and evidencing the service provision offered. You will develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and ensure that the service is effectively demonstrating its impact. You will work with the Head of Advocacy and Director of Services to develop bids for new or continued funding for frontline services.

For more information on this role please download the attached job description.

Location: This is a remote post, working from home. The role will include travel to our London building and occasional travel across the UK.
Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Line manages: Advocates and caseworkers
Reports to: Head of Advocacy and Support
Salary: £36,590.97 - £39,743.06

Closing Date

Applications should be submitted by 10:00am on 1st April
First round interviews will be held 10th April

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At the Personal Best Foundation, we believe in the power of sport to change lives. As the official charity of England Athletics, we are a young and ambitious charity focused on empowering young people from underserved communities across England. Our mission is simple: to change young lives through athletics. We run three interlinked programmes—Schools, Community, and Young Leaders that offer a clear pathway for children and young people to experience the transformational benefits of sport.

We are now seeking an experienced Programme Manager to join our dynamic, start-up team. This role will be pivotal in accelerating the growth of our pilot programmes and driving impactful, high-quality delivery across the country. If you're passionate about using sport for social good and have a track record in programme delivery, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of athletics-based programmes.
• Identify and manage a network of Locally Trusted Organisations (LTO’s) as our Delivery Partners.  
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders and develop new partnerships to expand and accelerate programme reach.
• Ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, and impact measurement, refining processes to support future growth.

About You
We are looking for a proactive, organised, and collaborative individual with:

• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement experience, ideally in start-up or early-stage settings.
• A passion for using sport to engage and empower young people, particularly from underserved communities.
• Proven leadership and the ability to inspire and manage relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and purpose-driven charity that is just beginning its journey to make a meaningful impact on young lives across England. You will have the chance to shape the future of our programmes, help accelerate their growth, and collaborate with passionate stakeholders to expand the Foundation’s reach and sustainability.

The post holder will be employed by England Athletics on behalf of Personal Best Foundation.

In return for your commitment, you will receive a range of benefits including: 

• 33 days annual leave inc. Bank Holidays (pro-rated).
• Flexible working
• Membership of Company Personal Pension Plan with company contributions currently equivalent to 7% of annual salary.
• Life assurance
• Free private medical care with option of covering family members. 
• Health & Wellbeing support

If you are excited about the chance to contribute to the growth of a young charity and help expand impactful programmes, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing date: 17th March 2025

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. 

Salary: £38,000 per annum 

Contract: Permanent 

Reports to: Head of Policy and Research

Hours: Full time (40 hours per week including one hour lunch break each day) 

Start date: May 2025 

Location: Home-based (travel costs paid for meetings) 

Annual leave: 27 days FTE per annum plus Bank holidays (22 days FTE per annum whilst the 4 day week is in place) 

Please note that at Waterwise we work a Four Day Week, under voluntary agreements which all staff members sign. This means that you will be contracted and paid as full-time but you will sign a voluntary agreement stating that you commit to employing efficiency tools both individual and team-wide to deliver and be paid for 5 days work within four normal 9 to 5 days - the office is closed on Fridays. Training will be provided and you will be expected to continue to refresh your training and to keep up use of the efficiency tools. Annual leave is also pro rata’d. More information on a Four Day Week can be found here. We can answer any questions you may have about this at interview.

Waterwise 

Waterwise is the leading independent voice in the UK for using water wisely, for the benefit of people and the planet. Our vision is that water is used wisely every day, everywhere, by everyone. We are the UK’s conscience on water efficiency, on behalf of people and the planet, and are experts in water efficiency policy, regulation, research, behaviour and campaigns. Waterwise is a people-led organisation which prioritises the wellbeing of its staff.

Water scarcity is an urgent issue right here, right now, right across the UK - consistent record-breaking high temperatures and low rainfall, and recurring drought, show how climate change and population growth are already putting our water resources under severe pressure, and this challenge is growing. Water efficiency has to be a big part of the solution, and we support and challenge governments, industry, customers and others to be innovative and ambitious on water efficiency. Our work includes campaigns, events, media, policy and regulatory influencing, research projects, stakeholder engagement and services such as Waterwise Training and the Waterwise  Checkmark. We are funded by supporters across and beyond the UK water sector. Our Waterwise Strategic Direction to 2030, published in August 2022, tells you a bit more about us. Our UK Water Efficiency Strategy to 2030 tells you a bit more about our ambition.

At Waterwise we put staff wellbeing first, and our staff surveys show that our team knows, feels and appreciates this. Our values are 

People: We will prioritise staff wellbeing, be an inclusive, kind and positive team. 

Purpose: We will deliver independent and ambitious leadership to drive social and  political change on water efficiency 

Pioneer: We will be forward-thinking and visionary in our approach, being brave and  innovative in challenging the status quo 

Passion: We will campaign to protect water and the planet and work to keep our own  environmental impact as low as possible 

We are always looking for bright, committed people with a diverse set of skills and  experience to help achieve our vision that water is used wisely every day, everywhere, by  everyone. We are a lively, happy, friendly team, and we can’t wait to read your application! 

At Waterwise, we’re committed to driving equity and preventing discrimination at work and in the work we do. Please see more on this below. 

We are also working to reduce Waterwise’s own carbon and environmental footprint. 

Policy Manager role description

You will report to the Head of Policy and Research and be part of a small but growing sub-team leading on our policy advocacy work and winning and delivering water efficiency research projects. 

Key responsibilities in the role include: 

• Supporting and influencing policy development including engaging with policymakers through meetings and consultation responses

• Supporting the delivery the UK Water Efficiency Strategy to 2030 and helping provide secretariat support to the associated forum and groups 

• Leading Waterwise’s work with stakeholders on policy across the UK

• Working with the Head of Policy and Research to maintain a network of relevant stakeholders and supporters across the UK

• Working with communications and marketing colleagues to provide content for blogs, trade media and press

• Working on discrete research projects as and when necessary, including undertaking a project management role on some projects

• Assisting the team with events (e.g. Waterwise annual conference), campaigns (e.g. Water Saving Week) and training

• Attending and speaking at conferences, seminars and meetings to represent Waterwise

• Working with colleagues to develop new funding proposals and providing financial information to the CEO

Other tasks and duties may arise and training will be provided. There will also be an opportunity to develop skills in being interviewed for the media.

The above is not an exhaustive list of activities but hopefully gives you a sense of the role  and requirements. 

Policy Manager person specification

We need someone who is proactive and a self-starter, with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will have a track record in policy and evidence work and/or water sector stakeholder engagement management to join our small, high-powered, influential team. The role involves policy and strategy support, project and programme management and delivery as well as stakeholder engagement. It's a great opportunity to be immersed in the water policy, regulatory and delivery agenda, as well as engage in external meetings and networks.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

• Experience in influencing and advocating for policy change - including planning and delivering against agreed objectives

• Experience working with external stakeholders

• Experience in supporting delivery of stakeholder groups such as steering groups, task and finish groups, workshops, webinars and conferences

• A good understanding of the UK water industry and, ideally, some experience with water efficiency

• Excellent interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including policy makers

• Strong organisational skills, including the ability to plan and work proactively to meet deadlines

• Excellent attention to detail 

• Ability to positively promote Waterwise and its work

• Experience in project management such as developing leads and bidding for projects desirable but not essential if a commitment to develop skills in this area

• Ability to work flexibly within a small team that works from home

• Ability to manage own time and prioritise tasks

• Ability to communicate across the team about your work and workload

• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and wellbeing 

• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits 

At Waterwise the wellbeing of our employees is our number one priority. To recognise the  fantastic work our team does in driving water efficiency, and to support their wellbeing, we  have a wide range of employee benefits, beyond statutory commitments. These include: 

• Positive, values-based environment and an inclusive culture where it feels safe for  employees to say ‘no’ on grounds of workload 

• Strong emphasis from CEO on wellbeing and workload management 

• Homeworking and a small allowance for occasional shared office working 

• Four Day week - being paid full-time but working 80% of this (or pro rata equivalent), in exchange for using tools to work efficiently - for full-time employees this equates to a day off every week, in addition to annual leave

• Flexible working 

• Part-time working 

• 27 days annual leave per annum for full-time employees (or pro rata equivalent for part-time colleagues), plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d to 22 days full-time equivalent as we work a Four Day Week)

• Death in service benefit at x2 of salary 

• Paid chartered and professional memberships 

• Individual and team training budgets 

• Maternity leave and maternity adoption leave beyond statutory 

• Childcare costs for activities undertaken outside normal working hours 

• Sickness pay beyond statutory 

Equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Waterwise, we’re committed to driving equity and preventing discrimination at work and in the work we do. We know that simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We want to create an inclusive environment within Waterwise and in our work and events, where everyone can contribute their best and develop to their full potential. We celebrate and value how different everyone is, and we work hard to ensure everyone is treated with dignity and respect. This aligns with our ‘People’ value that we will prioritise staff wellbeing, and will be an inclusive, kind and positive team.

Please see our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement here. 

We are committed to treating all current and prospective employees fairly and to ensuring  that our workplace and employment practices are free from discrimination, harassment or  victimisation on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil  partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We  strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply. Everyone in our team has a role to play in helping Waterwise become more diverse and inclusive, and we hope you will join us for this next stage in our journey - for this role we therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in Waterwise’s workforce. These include people of the global majority, LGBTQI+ people, and men.

We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive of and accessible for everyone.  If you are interested in applying for a role with us and think you may need some additional  support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get  in touch on the email address below.

How to apply 

To apply for this role, you will need to answer role-related questions.  Please provide evidence and examples from your work history or other aspects of your life to  answer the questions and demonstrate how you meet the criteria required. Please refer to the person specification when you are doing this.

Our goal is to remove bias from the hiring process and so rather than asking you for a CV  and cover letter, we have set up role-related questions which will allow us to assess your  approach to a problem and understand what knowledge and skills you have. Your answers  will be anonymised, randomised and reviewed by the selection panel. We will use these  scores to shortlist for interviews. We also think giving feedback is incredibly valuable for  candidates, so at the end of the process, you'll see how well you performed during the  application process.

The closing date for applications is 23:59pm on 16th March 2025. There will be a two-stage interview process. First interviews will be held on 25th March 2025 and second interviews will be held on 9th April 2025.  First interviews will be held online via Zoom and second interviews will be held in person in Birmingham (venue TBC).

We will consider flexible working requests within this role - please state your preferred hours  and working pattern within your application.

Inclusion North is a Community Interest Company which exists to make inclusion a reality for all people with a learning disability, autistic people, and their families. We are looking for an experienced and motivated professional to lead our fundraising efforts and drive impactful campaigns that raise awareness and increase financial sustainability.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Inclusion North at a critical time. We have a strong reputation, a dedicated team, and a clear vision for growth. However, we need to diversify our income streams and strengthen our campaigns to ensure long-term sustainability. This role will be instrumental in securing vital funding, developing partnerships, and amplifying our voice.

As a values-led organisation, it’s not just what we do that matters, but how we do it. Inclusion North is built on an equal partnership between people with lived experience and professionals committed to making inclusion a reality. We are looking for a Campaigns & Fundraising Manager who embodies these values and can bring creativity, strategic thinking, and fundraising expertise to our team.

If you are passionate about social change, have experience in securing funding, and want to lead campaigns that make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Hours, Contract, and Location

• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working requests will be considered).
• Permanent contract.
• Home-based, with occasional travel across the North East, North Cumbria, Yorkshire, Humber, and Derbyshire.
• Salary: £40,000 per annum.

Closing date for applications: Friday 28th March.

We are a Disability Confident Employer.

To apply, download our application pack we do not accept CVs or covering letters

Remote – Regular travel to the Capacity office in Liverpool, Local Trust office in London, and 3ni work in the north east, as well as client offices across the country and other sites as needed. Out of hours travel and stays away from home are therefore a feature of the role.

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 23rd March 2025

In this role, you’ll be shaping the future of 3ni by driving forward core components of our programme. Your main focus as Senior Practice and Delivery Manager will be leading the development and delivery of our brand new consultancy offer.

3ni is a new social value partnership, bringing together policy and practice to transform neighbourhoods across the country. At 3ni, we believe that community regeneration starts from the ground up. Through research, policy and events, the national network for neighbourhood improvement, is sharing and shaping the best and next practices and helping disadvantaged communities rebuild. 

The Role

The to-do lists you write and the skill sets you engage will vary. One day you might be scoping and delivering 3ni’sresearch programme, the next devising plans for growing our membership and the next working closely with our Operations Director to develop, refine and execute our business plan. You’ll also play a key role in iterating our innovative diagnostic tool Discovery, using cutting-edge data to support us to engage our key audiences. You’ll not only help us to get new partners on board, but also play a key role further engaging our existing ones, making sure they stay connected to the work we do. You’ll build strong and trusting relationships that enable us to deliver our consultancy work, securing credibility, influence and impact for our work responding to challenges facing some of our most disadvantaged communities.

What we need

You’ll be as happy in the world of policy and strategy as you are in the day to day reality of practice and delivery and can see the big picture as well as having an attention to detail and the highest of standards when it comes to producing content.

• You’ll be dealing with numbers and often complex data, and are as comfortable being immersed in spreadsheets to put together the budget and costs for a project as you are checking the interdependencies whilst putting together a GANTT chart and project management plan.
• You are a proficient and accomplished communicator. You’re as at home with the written word as you are talking through the key points of a presentation.
• You are an experienced, entrepreneurial and proactive thinker, designer and doer, who can bring creativity, critical thinking and business development skills to the role as we work together in a small 3ni team, as part the wider Capacity organisation, and with the broader ecosystem of partners.
• You’re great at mastering a brief. You’re happy wading through research reports and datasets, and are able to use your brilliant analytical skills to get to the heart of the matter and obtain the key insights and information relevant to our work.

See our job pack for a full details.

The extras

• For full time roles: 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). If you’re coming to us with up to 33 days annual leave, we’ll match it.
•  2 Capacity bank holidays per annum.
• Flexible working (including majority working from home).
• Free eye-tests, vouchers for glasses.
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme, matched up to 6%.
• Funded health support including counselling, physiotherapy etc.
• Holiday buy-back scheme (up to 5 per annum).
• Team days and socials. Free lunches (yes there is such a thing).
• A great team to work with (but we would say that).

For further information please visit our portal via the apply button, where you can download our job pack and apply!

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 23rd March 2025

Diversity Statement

At Capacity, we believe that public services should be people-centred, inclusive and accessible to everyone and our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) is at the heart of this. To uphold these values, we only accept applications through our application portal. This allows us to provide a standardised process where candidates are evaluated on merit. We have implemented measures to remove unconscious bias from our process while maintaining accessibility by continuing to support a range of application formats. We are committed to continuously improving this process and welcome any feedback.

We are seeking to appoint someone with a business and communications skill-set and a strong track-record of managing people. The successful candidate must be a strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills and have values aligned with ours. You will help us to further diversify our income streams and to communicate our work effectively to a diverse range of educators and stakeholders including government, Parliamentarians and the public.

Sex Education Forum was founded in 1987 and became an independent charity in 2021. We convene over 70 Partner organisations to make sure that the relationships and sex education (RSE) young people get is right for them and the best it can be. We train educators and share research with teachers, school leaders and policy-makers. We will soon be launching a new three-year strategy and have secured multi-year funding to further embed youth inclusion in our work. Having doubled our staff team over the last two years we have identified the need for a new senior post, which will be a cross-cutting role working closely with the CEO, enabling us to realise the ambitions of our strategy, and systematically development all areas of our business.

This is an incredible opportunity for an experienced business development manager, to bring your skillset to a thriving, innovative and highly respected leading national charity. This will be a rewarding role, with huge potential to grow your leadership skills and empower others and to make a difference to the lives of children and young people.

We are particularly keen to hear from applicants that reflect the diversity of educators and young people that Sex Education Forum seeks to support.

Funding has been secured which provides scope for extension of the fixed term contract.

Senior Programme Manager

Location: Remote, but with regular visits to Foundation funded sites within a defined region, as well as visits to the Foundation office as determined by business needs, including attendance at quarterly Squad Meet-Ups
Salary: £52,000-£57,000 (dependent on skills and experience) plus generous benefits

Contract Type: Permanent

Are you passionate about using sport to transform communities? Do you have the leadership skills to drive sustainable grassroots sports facilities? If so, this role is for you.

The Senior Programme Manager at the Football Foundation will lead the delivery of the Hubs programme, a flagship initiative funded by the Premier League, The FA, and Government. The programme is transforming grassroots sports infrastructure by creating financially sustainable facilities that serve as thriving community hubs. These multi-pitch sites don’t just provide high-quality football facilities—they also support other sports, physical activity, and essential community services, all tailored to local needs. Outside of the Hubs programme, the role will lead and provide support to the Programmes team and wider organisation on the design and development of new and existing programmes, ensuring that they deliver against the Football Foundation’s strategic objectives.

As Senior Programme Manager you will:

• Manage feasibility assessments to prioritise sites based on sustainability and impact.
• Work with technical teams to optimise hub design, balancing costs and long-term viability.
• Develop operating models with Local Authorities to secure long-term investment.
• Guide Local Authorities through procurement and funding applications.
• Use data insights to refine programme criteria and showcase impact.
• Lead new programme development to align with strategic objectives.

For more details about the role, please download the recruitment pack.

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need to be a football expert, but you must believe in the power of sport to transform communities. We’re looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience in programme management, strategic planning, and partnership development.
• Can navigate complex stakeholder relationships, particularly with Local Authorities and funding bodies.
• Understands financial sustainability models and their role in community sports facilities.
• Has strong leadership skills and can drive collaboration across teams.
• Is passionate about creating accessible, high-quality grassroots sports facilities.

What can we offer you?

The salary band for this role is £52,000 - £57,000 per annum. You’ll start with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing after 2 years), and additional time off for volunteering. Benefits include an 8% employer pension contribution, free healthcare, gym subsidy, death in service benefit, and access to match tickets.

Equality and Diversity Commitment

The Football Foundation is committed to, and values the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

Most of all we want someone who reflects who we are as an organisation. We refer to our values as our four corners:

• Fair Players – open and inclusive in our approach
• Star Performers – trusted to deliver
• United Team Player – collaborative and easy to work with
• Passionate Supporters – flexible and willing

1st stage interviews via MS Teams are currently scheduled for 4 April 2025

2nd stage in person interviews to follow.

DAHA Programme Manager (Maternity cover)

Dept: Housing
Contract Type: FTC (Maternity cover)
Location: Remote with occasional onsite work
Hours: Full time 35 Hours
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Grade / Salary Band: £36,173 - £38,182

About Standing Together:

Standing Together is a UK-based charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse and creating safer communities. We work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including local authorities, police, and health services, to improve responses to domestic abuse and support survivors. We pioneered the Coordinated Community Response (CCR) approach in the UK, a multi-agency partnership model that ensures the safety of survivors while holding abusers accountable.

Through innovative training, advocacy, and community engagement, we empower individuals and organisations to challenge and change the systems that allow domestic abuse to persist. Our mission is to ensure everyone can live free from violence and abuse, fostering a culture of respect and equality. By leveraging research and best practices, we strive to influence policy and practice, making a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by domestic abuse.

Purpose of the role:

The DAHA Programme Manager will oversee the development, delivery, and funding of the DAHA programme, ensuring it aligns with the business plan and strategy. This role is responsible for managing the DAHA accreditation framework, membership, training, and driving programme growth and sustainability. By leading the DAHA programme, the role directly contributes to improving the housing sector’s response to domestic abuse, ensuring survivors receive trauma-informed, needs-based housing support that enhances their safety and recovery.

Key Duties – What you will be doing:

• Lead and oversee the DAHA accreditation and assessment framework, adapting it for London boroughs.
• Manage Senior Regional Leads to ensure effective delivery of accreditation processes.
• Oversee the development of proposals, contracts, and agreements with housing providers seeking accreditation.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of DAHA accreditation on service delivery.
• Promote and advocate for DAHA accreditation through events, social media, and policy engagement.
• Collaborate on developing and ensuring the sustainability of DAHA Membership and Training Models.
• Support the delivery of DAHA’s training packages for housing providers.
• Ensure financial sustainability of DAHA models, providing quarterly updates.
• Champion DAHA’s anti-racist and intersectional work in housing provision.
• Support recruitment, team communication, and the implementation of the DAHA strategy.

About You – Skills & Experience:

• In-depth understanding of the intersections of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), domestic abuse, and housing, with a strong commitment to an intersectional and anti-racist approach.
• Extensive knowledge of the DAHA accreditation programme, including the unique challenges faced by London boroughs in implementing and maintaining accreditation.
• Comprehensive understanding of domestic abuse and housing legislation, guidance, and best practice standards, with the ability to apply this knowledge to support housing providers and boroughs.
• Proven experience in both frontline and second-tier roles within the housing and domestic abuse sectors, demonstrating a holistic understanding of the issues and effective response strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence national policy and practice by collaborating with key stakeholders and advocating for improvements in housing and domestic abuse responses.
• Strong leadership experience, including providing strategic oversight, managing team priorities and resources, and offering line management support to ensure effective delivery.
• Experience in managing business plans and budgets, with a proven track record in monitoring income and expenditure, identifying and managing risks, and ensuring sustainability.
• Proven ability to develop and implement robust project monitoring and evaluation frameworks, producing comprehensive reports for funders and project partners.
• Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities effectively.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners at all levels.
• Extensive experience in confident and effective public speaking, including delivering training, webinars, presentations, and workshops.
• Outstanding written communication skills, with experience preparing high-quality funding proposals, reports, service level agreements, and clear guidance.

Benefits:

• 25 days of annual leave (pro rata), plus English bank holidays.
• 1 additional day’s leave for religious/cultural observation.
• Salary sacrifice scheme.
• Private healthcare scheme (post-probation).
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Training and development opportunities.

Join Us If...

You’re passionate about improving responses to domestic abuse and housing, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are committed to making a real impact. We’d love to hear from you.

Right to Work and DBS Check

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will undergo a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, funded by Standing Together, in accordance with Charity Commission guidelines. 

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At STADA, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, national origin, marital status, medical history, parental status, or genetic information. Our goal is to create a workforce that reflects society and ensures every employee feels valued and empowered to perform their best. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Information:

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
Please ensure your CV is no longer than 3 pages and Cover Letter is no longer than 1 page.
Please note that we may close this job advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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Review Coordinator – Help Make the World More Accessible!

Are you passionate about exploring new places and sharing your experiences? Do you want to help disabled people travel with confidence?

At Euan’s Guide, we are looking for a Review Coordinator to visit locations across the UK and review disabled access. Your insights will empower our community to find accessible places to go.

What You’ll Do

• Visit locations, venues and businesses focusing on transport hubs and surrounding facilities such as toilets, places to eat and drink and other everyday essentials.
• Share your experiences by writing engaging, informative reviews on Euan's Guide.
• Build relationships with local communities, charities, and businesses to improve accessibility.
• Represent Euan’s Guide at events and contribute to our outreach efforts.

About You

• A keen explorer who enjoys visiting new places and meeting new people.
• Experienced in reviewing, blogging, or writing.
• Passionate about accessibility and inclusion.
• Confident working independently and managing relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Personal lived experience of disability is highly valued.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful impact – your work will help disabled people navigate the world with confidence.
• Flexible working – we understand the 9-5 does not work for everyone.
• Remote role – you can be based anywhere in the UK.

If you love travel, storytelling, and making a difference, apply now and be part of a movement that is shaping a more accessible world!

Please visit our website to find out more information including how to apply.

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.  

• £43,361 (outside of London); £45,913 (within London) 
• 35 hours per week 
• Permanent 
• Home-based, with regular travel to London and Bristol 
• Closing date:11.59pm, Monday 24 March 2025
• Interview date: w/c 7 April 2025

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

About the role

We’re looking for a Digital Marketing Manager with a background in to delivering, implementing and evaluating digital marketing campaigns and strategies that deliver against objectives, as well as previous experience of line management, to join our friendly and expert Digital Team. 

As our Digital Marketing Manager, you will lead the team and our media agency to deliver exceptional and effective digital activity that delivers against organisational objectives. You will have significant experience of managing teams to run successful digital campaigns including (but not limited to) email, paid digital channels (including social, search and display), and organic social channels. 

You will line manage a team of four digital marketeers, providing engaging and motivating leadership, management and personal development support. 

You will champion the voices of children and young people with cancer, and their families in everything you do.

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.

• Provide engaging and motivating leadership, coaching, management and development of direct reports and the wider team
• Work with the team to devise and implement email, paid and organic social strategies to help achieve organisational objectives 
• Support the organisation to deliver excellent digital campaigns across the channel mix ensuring that there is cohesion across online and offline channels 
• Take an active role in developing and embedding new ways of working, establishing relationships with other teams and work alongside the Head of Digital to raise the profile and understanding of digital marketing across the charity
• Provide advice and expertise to other teams in the use of digital marketing 
• Project manage large campaigns from scoping to briefing, implementation, optimising and review, and managing the relationship with our digital media agency
• Support a data driven and test and learn approach within the team, encouraging continual learning and optimisation
• Manage out of hours moderation if needed for high profile or high-risk activity 

What do I need? 

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• Leading and line managing teams to deliver, implement and evaluate digital marketing campaigns and strategies that deliver against objectives 
• Digital specialist with extensive experience of managing paid social, organic social, email and PPC channels, as well as leading and delivering complex digital projects 
• Significant experience and knowledge of digital tools such as GA4, CMS systems, Meta business manager, Hootsuite, Dotdigital
• Understanding of digital journeys and implementing digital strategy across channels 
• Extensive experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritising in order to meet objectives 
• Experience managing digital media agencies 
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills with a good mix of evidence-based decisions balanced with pragmatism and innovation 
• Financially astute, contribute to setting budgets and overseeing spend 

What will I gain?

 For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

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We are looking for a collaborative, driven and problem-solving candidate to design and lead our core support projects and improve the way we make life better for people affected by aplastic anaemia.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing team within the AAT. Our team is small, but mighty. Our current S&O team is made up of three part-time support and outreach workers some of whom have lived experience of aplastic anaemia. Lived experience is hugely important to us but is not an essential criterion for this role.

As part of the Senior Management Team, you will bring the process, structure and programme-oriented approach to our successful range of support services. You will be helping to give people living with aplastic anaemia access to better information, better networks and better ways to advocate for themselves. 

This opportunity is for a permanent contract, starting immediately. You will work 35 hours a week, and we encourage flexible working. However, the team does generally operate during core office hours (between 9am to 5pm) and there are regular team meetings on Thursdays.  

Join us as our Director of Fundraising and Marketing

Location: Sheffield HQ or Remote (UK-wide)
Salary: £43,235.28 per annum (+ £3,000 London Weighting, where applicable)
Contract Type: Full-time, 1-year fixed-term 

Are you passionate about inspiring change in the fight against climate change?

At Hope for the Future (HFTF), our mission is to empower individuals and communities to engage in meaningful conversations with politicians and drive bold climate action. We believe that through collaboration across political divides, we can create a future where climate action is central to decision-making in government and beyond.

We’re seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to join us as Director of Marketing and Fundraising for a 12-month period. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our fundraising and marketing efforts, ensure financial sustainability, and amplify our voice to drive change during this crucial year for climate action.

What you’ll do

• Oversee the charity’s fundraising, marketing efforts, and strategic partnerships to ensure financial robustness and sustained growth.

• Work alongside the rest of the senior leadership team to ensure HFTF’s financial stability whilst amplifying our voice and expanding our reach. 

• Deliver against our fundraising strategy securing sustainable funding from trusts, foundations, corporate partners, paying service users, and individuals.

• Drive HFTF’s brand forward, developing and implementing creative marketing campaigns to boost our visibility and engagement with diverse communities.

• Increase awareness and support for HFTF through strategic communications and partnerships.

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking an experienced leader with:

• Proven experience in fundraising and marketing, with a track record of driving growth and delivering results quickly

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with experience in engaging diverse audiences—from policymakers to grassroots communities

• A commitment to safeguarding our culture, strategy, and mission 

• A strong understanding of fundraising, marketing strategies, and financial management

• Passion for tackling climate change and inspiring people to engage in advocacy

This role is perfect for a strategic thinker who thrives on making an impact, values collaboration, and can bring energy, focus, and resilience to a well-established organisation during a year of transition.

Why join us?
 

At HFTF, you’ll join a passionate team dedicated to real change. We offer:

• A competitive salary with London Weighting where applicable

• Generous benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), a pension contribution, and wellbeing support

• Flexible working arrangements, including remote or hybrid options

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference, lead our fundraising and marketing team, and contribute to the continued success of a leading climate charity.

Apply Now
 

Ready to take the lead in shaping the future of climate advocacy? If you’re ready to inspire action and help us make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you. 

• Applications close on Wednesday March 26th at 9am. 

Hope for the Future is an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.