Strategic Manager Jobs in Manchester

We’re IPWSO, the international umbrella body for Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) associations around the world. We want to hear from candidates who can effectively convey the life-changing impact of our work, motivate our community to support our work, and ensure that the educational resources we provide reach those who need them most.

Our membership comprises PWS associations in 47 countries and we support individual families and professionals in over 70 other countries.

We have a staff team of four who work in conjunction with dedicated volunteers from around the world.

Key Fundraising Responsibilities

• Develop communications content that will invigorate our existing donors and inspire new ones leading to increased giving by individuals to IPWSO.
• Focusing in particular on our website and social media channels, communicate our achievements, impacts and needs with a view to influencing IPWSO’s online supporters to make donations and engage in fundraising initiatives.
• Provide outstanding donor care to encourage a high level of retention and repeat donations.
• Work with IPWSO’s Fundraising Committee on a variety of fundraising initiatives, which may include a new collaborative global fundraiser to be rolled out in 2025.
• Act as the organisational lead for IPWSO’s CRM (Donorfy) and utilise it to improve the donor journey.
• Develop a robust pipeline of case studies for use in our fundraising campaigns.

Key Communications Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for IPWSO’s public email address and social media channels and ensure that timely and appropriate replies are issued.
• Manage IPWSO’s social media channels, creating original and engaging posts, and actively engaging with our audiences.
• Manage Google Ad Grant campaigns with an emphasis on growing our supporter base and increasing individual giving.
• Keep up to date with emerging trends in digital communications and social media, and recommend potential new channels for fundraising and audience engagement.
• Maintain and develop the IPWSO website ensuring its security and that it functions both as an effective supporter acquisition tool and a means by which people can easily access information about PWS.
• Produce compelling monthly newsletters and an Annual Report.
• Review and update IPWSO’s Communications Strategy in line with its Strategic Plan.
• Uphold and showcase the IPWSO mission and brand.
• Working with IPWSO’s Publication and Communication Committee, oversee the production and design of a range of educational resources for families and professionals.
• Oversee copywriting and proofreading within IPWSO.
• Support IPWSO’s members and liaise with its stakeholders internationally in support of our shared goals.

General Responsibilities

• Champion the vision, mission and values of IPWSO internally and externally.
• Comply with all relevant charity and other legislation.       
• Uphold IPWSO’s internal policies.
• Act as IPWSO’s Data Manager, ensuring our continued compliance with the Data Protection Act.
• Undertake other reasonable duties requested by the CEO.

Person Specification

Essential

• Significant fundraising experience including planning and delivering successful online fundraising campaigns
• A track record of securing donations from individuals
• Experience of donor stewardship
• Excellent presentation, writing and storytelling skills across a wide range of applications and for varied  audiences
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills
• Understanding of organisational branding
• Experience managing websites and social media platforms
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships

Desirable

• Experience using Donorfy or another CRM
• Experience using Google Analytics and WordPress
• Experience managing Google Ad Grant campaigns 
• Experience working remotely
• Experience working with volunteers
• Experience working as part of a small team
• Experience working for an international nonprofit organisation
• Understanding of challenges facing people with disabilities
• Design skills, including proficiency in software such as Canva

Essential Personal Attributes

• Enthusiasm for IPWSO’s work and commitment to its vision, mission and values
• Confidence and ability to work well with people from different backgrounds from around the world
• Highly self-motivated and able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude to work and willingness to learn new skills and support colleagues as needed

A rare and exciting opportunity to support the fundraising, strategic development and impact evaluation of a wide range of Charities in the UK, as part of a friendly and supportive consulting team.

Charity Fundraising Ltd provides a comprehensive range of fundraising, strategic consultancy and evaluation services to Charities and other not-for-profit organisations. Established in 2000, our services range from grant and contract bid writing and review, to developing fundraising strategies, developing M&E frameworks and undertaking project and programme evaluations. We also offer a range of strategic support, mentoring and training. We work with lots of amazing charities, both local and national, small and large, across the UK, covering themes such as: Homelessness; addiction; youth; community; disability; mental health; minoritised groups; medical conditions; heritage; environment and more.

We are seeking an exceptional fundraiser who can offer a strong track record of driving organisational growth in the voluntary sector. Multi-year experience in two or more of the following core service areas is essential:

• Achieving major grant funding from trusts, foundations, lottery distributors, public sector agencies or similar.
• Planning and developing successful fundraising strategies and action plans.
• Undertaking voluntary sector project evaluations / developing M&E frameworks.
• Planning and developing successful contract tender submissions.

The role is varied and interesting - managing a portfolio of clients and supporting them directly or strategically with their fundraising, impact evaluation and organisational development. Our consultants are all employees and we work closely together as a supportive team, sharing and developing skills and knowledge. We anticipate the appointee may not hold experience across all core areas of our services. We will enable the appointee to focus on projects that play to their strengths and experience and provide further support and training as necessary.

Based from home (must be UK resident), with ad hoc client and team meetings/socials (all travel paid), mostly within England. All IT equipment provided. Full-time or part-time (minimum 0.8 FTE - 28 hrs).

Benefits include: 24 days paid annual leave (pro rata), 4% employers pension contribution, potential cash / annual leave bonus, CPD budget and paid CPD time + lots of opportunity to learn from our experienced consultant team.

Please note that applications will only be considered where the screening questions are fully completed.

Here's what some of our team say about working for Charity Fundraising Ltd:

"I don’t think I have ever worked with such a nice bunch of people, everyone has been very welcoming, supportive and just all round lovely" 

"I really enjoy working for CF because I get to work independently with a diverse range of interesting clients, and am also part of a great, supportive team - best of all worlds!"

“Supportive and fun team; and great to learn new ideas from others fundraising skills, knowledge and expertise”

"I love being part of such a passionate, professional team and who prides itself on building close working relationships with each other and with our clients."

About Cord

Cord is an international charity working to make peace a reality where people don’t have the freedom to exercise their rights. We work to build the relationship between those in power and local communities. 

We believe that people flourish when all parts of society work together. Peaceful relationships make that possible. The simple act of talking begins a journey of growth which transforms mistrust, includes the excluded and turns adversaries into allies.

Cord operates in eight countries and implements programmes in the following areas:

• Empowering Women & Girls
• Accessing Fundamental Freedoms
• Climate & the Environment
• Economic Empowerment
• Supporting Stronger Societies

We are a small, committed team who love working together to make a huge impact. If you like the sound of us, then take a look at the recruitment pack and come and join our team!

About the Role

Are you someone who is passionate about seeing positive change in our world? Can you bring knowledge and creativity in designing innovative and effective peacebuilding programmes?

We are looking for someone to support our programmes and institutional fundraising with excellent writing skills, who is passionate about addressing the root causes of and inequalities caused by conflict. You will be someone passionate about the work Cord does and who can bring technical institutional funding expertise alongside peacebuilding knowledge to our small and committed team.

In this role you will lead the development of new programmes and institutional funding bids in line with Cord’s peacebuilding approach and 5 main programme areas. You will manage proposal submissions to Cord’s key donors such as the EU, US State Department, GIZ, SDC, UN Peacebuilding Fund etc. You will be working closely with country teams to design and write proposals based on strong project designs developed in partnership with our local partners.

The role will also operate at a strategic level by managing Cord’s relationships with key donors and shaping how Cord communicates about its programmes and the added-value that Cord brings.

If you like what you read and are passionate about real and lasting change, come and join us and be part of the Cord story.

Company Description

Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'. We achieve this in two ways. First we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.

Job Description

We are looking for an ambitious business development professional who has experience in end to end project management and a track record of securing six-figure funding opportunities. 

As a Business Development Manager, you will play a vital role in retaining existing contracts and spearheading the development of new business through public procurement opportunities, which are crucial to Catch22's growth and stability.

You will become an essential part of our entrepreneurial, energetic, and passionate Business Development team, contributing to the achievement of our income targets and growth aspirations. In this role, you’ll forge strong relationships across teams, lead the design of innovative services and products across our operational hubs, and ensure seamless handovers to operations.

Your main responsibilities will include: 

• Delivering a dynamic portfolio of bidding activities: Leading end-to-end bid management to secure major public sector contracts for Catch22.
• Designing innovative, outcomes-focused solutions: Spearheading the creation of high-quality services and products across Catch22’s delivery hubs.
• Driving strategic insights: Conducting upstream research and development to inform business development decisions and strategic planning.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement: Actively contributing to team and organisational growth by identifying and implementing actionable learnings.
• Building and managing key partnerships: Identifying and managing opportunity-specific partnerships and contributing towards broader Catch22 partnership activities.

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you will need a passion for Catch22's vision and possess a range of experience and skills, including:

• Project Management: Proven experience in delivering end-to-end project management, including effectively leading a project team.
• Partnership Development: Experience working with external partner organisations to develop new funding propositions.
• Business Development Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of the business development cycle.
• Policy Knowledge: Familiarity with at least one of Catch22’s policy interest areas (education, employability, justice, and children’s services).
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong command of English and Maths.
• Funding Success: Demonstrated success in securing six-figure funding opportunities through written applications or bid processes

By joining our dynamic team, you will unlock the potential to advance your Business Development career through access to professional development and growth opportunities.

Are you an experienced corporate fundraiser with a proven track record of winning significant partnerships of high value? Are you looking role with flexibility whilst making a real impact?

We are looking for a part time (job share) Regional Corporate Partnerships Manager to help us inspire organisations to fund British Heart Foundation (BHF)’s life-saving research and support our vision of a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

About the role

As a Regional Corporate Partnerships Manager, you'll make a mark on our Corporate Partnerships team, winning and creating exciting new partnerships for BHF.

In this role, you’ll be an essential member of the Corporate Partnerships Team, playing an integral role in shaping the future of our partnerships, ensuring targets for new business acquisition and subsequent account management are achieved.

Additionally support, empower, and enable the community fundraising teams to maximise their success in winning, retaining, and growing corporate partnerships.

Working arrangements 

This part time 17 hour per week role will join a job share with an existing employee. Your working days will be Wednesday (full day), Thursday (full day), and Friday (morning). This is initially a 6-month Fixed Term Contract with potential to be made permanent. We are ideally looking to start someone in the role in March 2025. 

This is a field-based role with some travel (approximately 2-3 trips per month) to meet with partners, prospects, and Community Fundraising teams across Scotland, the North, and North West of England (from Cumbria to Nantwich, including Manchester, Liverpool, and Warrington). Additionally, there will be occasional travel to Northern Ireland and Wales. You’ll be reimbursed for all reasonable travel expenses.

As this is a regional role and given the current pipeline of opportunities, we are looking for candidates who live in the North West of England, Scotland or Wales.

On occasion, you may also be required to work flexibly to support evening and weekend activity. Where this is the case, you will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.

About you

As our perfect candidate, you bring end-to-end experience of identifying a partnership opportunity, taking the prospect through the sales cycle, and securing the corporate partnership. You have demonstrable experience in thinking commercially and winning high value opportunities. 

With excellent communication, networking, influencing, and relationship building skills, you have proven experience of working with others to secure significant bids, sharing skills and experiences with those around you.

A results-oriented go-getter, you are always willing to pick up the phone and reach out to cold prospects and have a demonstrable track record of building and writing partnership proposals and delivering presentations to board-level decision makers.

Integral to coming into this role is your experience in winning new business, whether it’s from working for a charity in corporate partnerships or in the private sector in a sales role.   

A strategic thinker, you’ll be brimming with innovative and creative ways to win new business. You'll also be confident in presenting to internal and external stakeholders at all levels and have experience of developing CRM/product promotion and sponsorship partnerships.

You can work under your own initiative from a home base while still contributing positively to the regional teams.

It is desirable (although not essential) for you to have a full UK driving licence and access to a car. 

About us

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day. 

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

Benefits

To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.

Interview process

We plan to have two stage interview. The first stage is planned for 3rd Feb via MS Teams.   

How to apply

It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

Please note internally this role is known as Regional Partnership Manager

Report to: Chief Executive Officer

Hours: 35 hours per week – could accommodate 22hrs

Type: 12 months with possibility of permanent depending on success

Salary: £30,000 per year pro rata for part time plus car allowance of £1,095 per year

Location: Hybrid/home working with occasional travel to locations across Greater Manchester and beyond. Option for 1 day a week in office base – this may be reviewed.

                                                                     What We’re Looking For

 To be successful in this role you will be an enthusiastic individual who can build/take projects from inception to successful delivery, provide leadership to others, and have experience of working in the charity sector. You will lead on our fundraising and grant management, working closely with the CEO to cement and secure the future of Being There. You will have experience in operational and donor management and a wide range of skills befitting this sort of role. Working with our able team, you might be expected to get involved in event management, finance and a range of other things as is often the case in a small charity.

                                                                      Purpose of the Role

The post holder will be responsible for the management of the charities fundraising and supporting individual fundraising on behalf of the charity. This includes working with the CEO and Deputy CEO to maximise income and manage our grants programmes. The post holder will also need good financial knowledge, specifically relating to the charity sector. This role requires an enthusiastic individual who can build and take fundraising projects from inception to successful delivery, provide leadership to others, and work closely with partners in the statutory, voluntary and private sectors.

                                                                     Main Areas of Responsibility 

· Development and delivery of the sustainability plan

· Source grants and lead on their submission

· Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures, both internal and regulatory.

· Lead and manage the charities fundraising events

· Lead and support on individual fundraising events

                                                                                 Key activities

· Lead a review of our current fundraising programmes and strategies, working to make Being There more sustainable, making recommendations to CEO and board.

· Assist the CEO and Finance Manager with the management of fundraising targets

· Source new funding streams

· Providing leadership to the fundraising project to ensure that targets are met. Collect, analyse, and interpret data to measure effectiveness and return on investment of different programmes in order to inform future activities.

· Liaise with volunteers, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders as necessary

· Promote the Charity’s work, assisting with demonstrations and fundraising and awareness events as appropriate.

· To perform any other reasonable tasks as requested

                                                                               Person Specification

                                                                         Knowledge and Experience

· Recent experience of working in a charity environment, or experience in related areas.

· A track record in developing and delivering fundraising strategies and plans that support organisational growth and income generation targets

· Demonstrable experience of developing donor relationships and leading (or supporting) major donor fundraising with individual and/or corporate major donors (which we define as those making gifts over £1000)

· Knowledge of current fundraising trends, emerging opportunities, and best practice

                                                                                    Skills & Abilities

· Ability to create and implement strategic plans

· Proven ability to build strong and lasting relationships with a range of external supporters and influence and negotiate with external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes

· Excellent coordination and organisational skills

· Strong communicator with the ability to communicate Being There’s vision and activities to a range of audiences using a range of formats (written, verbal, digital)

· Excellent working knowledge of key digital tools including social media platforms, CRM/contact databases, Microsoft Office Suite.

                                                                          Personal Qualities & Attributes

· Self-motivated and a self-managing attitude

· High levels of determination and willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities and be collaborative and supportive

· Willing to challenge stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination and bias and commitment to the ethos and values of Being There

· Effective team leader and team player

Child’s i Foundation envisions and advocates for a world where every child grows up in a safe and loving family. We are committed to creating sustainable solutions that address the root causes of family separation, working closely with grassroots communities and local governments to reunite children with their families and help them thrive. Our system-strengthening approach focuses on building strong community networks, developing high-quality family alternative care solutions, and advocating for child welfare reforms. 

Over the years, we have built a strong, successful, and growing Trusts and Foundations programme, primarily generating restricted income. This programme, overseen by our CEO, has been crucial in supporting our work in Uganda and our advocacy partnerships across Africa and the world. As we continue to expand both our evidence for global impact, our aim is to raise over £1M annually to support our strategic objectives. We are now seeking an innovative, creative, and solution-focused Fundraising Manager to work closely with our CEO, Country Director, and leadership teams to build a robust public fundraising programme. This will include leading efforts in regular giving, community fundraising, corporate partnerships, and major donor initiatives to drive unrestricted income. You will be instrumental in cultivating strong relationships with donors and partners, supporting grant submissions, and helping us diversify our income streams.

In this role, you will also help develop and implement a comprehensive digital fundraising strategy, working with the communications team and external consultancy partners. You will ensure our website and social media platforms are optimised for donor engagement, while driving innovation through online giving platforms, peer-to-peer fundraising, and targeted digital marketing campaigns. By leveraging emerging trends and best practices, you will help grow our online revenue streams and deepen engagement with our supporters.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Child’s i Foundation’s fundraising strategy, secure sustainable income, and contribute to our mission of ensuring every child grows up in a family. If you are passionate about transforming children's futures and have the fundraising expertise to help us achieve our goals, we would love to hear from you!

Job Purpose

The Fundraising Manager will work closely with the CEO to execute the fundraising strategy for Child’s i Foundation, with a focus on driving regular giving, community fundraising, and individual giving initiatives. Additionally, you will support the CEO in cultivating major gifts and managing corporate partnerships.

You will play a key role in providing collaborative support to our emerging fundraising effort in Uganda, particularly with their innovative 'Giving Circle' programme, which is backed by the Ugandan Board. Working closely with the communications team in Uganda, you will help deliver impactful campaigns that raise awareness and inspire donor engagement. In this role, you will also ensure the highest standards in database management and full compliance with data protection regulations.

This role will be UK-based, with occasional team meetings in various locations across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

1. Community Fundraising and Regular Giving:

• Develop and execute strategies to increase income from individual donors and community fundraising efforts.

• Manage and expand our existing personalised donor stewardship programme, enhancing engagement with regular givers while growing the donor base and building long-term partnership. 

• Develop and manage a comprehensive fundraising event calendar, incorporating high-impact challenge events, community-driven initiatives, and donor engagement activities to maximise donations and donor retention

• Grow regular giving through campaigns, such as the Christmas Appeal and The Big Give, while bringing your own expertise and creative ideas to develop new fundraising initiatives.

• Collaborate closely with the Uganda team to deliver compelling, real-time updates and powerful stories that deeply engage and inspire our supporter community, starting with the problem we aim to address.

2. Corporate Partnerships:

• Collaborate with the CEO to manage and strengthen corporate relationships, ensuring consistent communication and delivering timely, detailed impact reports that demonstrate the value of their support.

• Collaborate with the CEO to identify and cultivate new corporate prospects, focusing on high-potential sectors such as women in private equity, insurance, and banking to strategically expand our portfolio.

• Craft compelling, customised cases for support that align with corporate priorities, securing long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships driving sustainable income.

3. Major Donor Programme:

• Support the CEO in managing relationships with major donors to ensure consistent engagement and stewardship.

• Identify and cultivate new major donor prospects, maintaining a strong pipeline for future support.

• Provide tailored progress reports to major donors and plan cultivation events to enhance donor relationships.

• Assist in establishing a development board to attract and engage niche, high-value donor groups.

4. Trusts and Foundations:

• Research and identify trust and foundation opportunities, targeting grants from £5k to £50k+.

• Prepare and submit well-researched applications, and ensure timely, accurate reporting to funders.

• Focus on securing smaller trust grants to diversify income streams.

5. Data-Driven Fundraising Reporting and Strategic Planning

• Collaborate with the CEO to set fundraising targets and manage the annual budget, ensuring progress is tracked against key goals and income streams.

• Produce regular, data-driven reports to assess fundraising performance, donor retention, and campaign effectiveness, using insights to inform strategic decision-making.

• Oversee the donor database in collaboration with the Administration Manager, ensuring all donor interactions are accurately recorded and GDPR-compliant.

• Ensure compliance with data protection laws and fundraising regulations, keeping updated on any changes to maintain best practices across all activities.

• Use data insights to refine and enhance fundraising strategies, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with organisational goals.

​​Person Specification (Skills & Experience) Essential:

• Proven experience in raising funds across diverse income streams (e.g., regular giving, community fundraising, corporate partnerships, and major donors).

• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and maintain donor and partner relationships, combined with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Expertise in developing and implementing fundraising strategies that meet or exceed ambitious income targets, including creative campaign design (e.g., The Big Give).

• Experience in managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines, demonstrating strong organisational and time management abilities.

• Competence in setting, managing, and monitoring budgets with a clear understanding of financial targets and revenue growth.

• Proficiency in using CRM systems (ideally Salesforce) to track donor engagement and ensuring strict compliance with GDPR and other relevant regulations.

• Solid understanding of UK fundraising laws, data protection regulations, and industry best practices.

• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and proactively drive initiatives, while also collaborating effectively with teams in the UK and Uganda.

• Strong team player, adept at working with both internal stakeholders (e.g., CEO, Country Director, Board) and external partners.

• A commitment to international development, with an interest in child welfare and family-strengthening initiatives, particularly in Uganda or sub-Saharan Africa.​

Desirable:

• Demonstrated success in securing high-value gifts and managing long-term corporate partnerships.

• Previous experience in fundraising for international development or in low-resource settings.

• A successful track record in writing and submitting grant applications, particularly to trusts and foundations.

• Experience organising high-impact fundraising events and engaging donor cultivation activities.

• Familiarity with integrating marketing and communications strategies to enhance fundraising efforts and increase donor engagement.

Has your project management experience been gained in a technology solutions environment where you managed multiple stakeholders, motivated and developed self-managing teams? Then join Shelter as a Project Manager and you could soon be responsible for managing a range of interesting projects across our Technology & Data Department.

About the role 

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to manage a range of projects across the Technology & Data Department (T&D).  We are starting the next phase of Shelter’s strategic plan and this is an incredibly exciting time for us as there is a real appetite to embrace opportunities and change the way we work together.  You will have the chance to work on a variety of projects across the organisation.

About you 

To succeed, you’ll need to be an accomplished project manager with excellent organisational skills and experience of working with an agile mindset and the project lifecycle within different methodologies - e.g. Agile, Waterfall. You’ll also need excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, a can-do attitude and the confidence to manage a wide range of stakeholders. Adept at planning and managing project budgets, you also have proven business change management expertise. What’s more, you’re great at developing strong working relationships with clients and colleagues, are comfortable taking ownership of tasks and, crucially, you just know how to get things done.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team 

This role sits within Shelter’s T&D, which is made up of 40+ people based across the country with bases in London, Sheffield and Edinburgh. The T&D Department supports a range of software, systems and platform tools.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement 

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

The Role: Operations Manager

We are seeking an inspiring and dedicated Operations Manager to play a key role in our organisation, leading and supporting our passionate staff team of eight people and managing daily operations at M13 Youth Project, supported by and reporting to the Founder.

You will lead on the smooth running of operations, working closely with youth work staff to nurture a trusting, inclusive and dedicated working culture, which enables staff and young people to feel safe, valued and hopeful and to develop excellent work together.

You will be responsible for overseeing the ongoing development of our staff team, including scheduling staff and activities, managing working hours and absence, line managing staff, supporting recruitment, induction, disciplinary and grievance processes and being the first point of contact for the team.

This role requires experience and capability in managing processes and people, with good organisational skills, attention to detail, emotional intelligence and dedication to completing tasks. Empathy, good sense, creativity and ability to manage competing priorities are essential, along with the ability to co-design solutions to effectively manage any issues arising in the office environment, whilst ensuring high quality youth work and excellent external relationships with partners.

Whilst knowledge of and previous experience within a youth and play work context is not a requirement, you will have an appreciation of and commitment to seeing children and young people’s lives enriched, and to developing an understanding of our approach to youth and play work. If required, the Founder will continue as Designated Safeguarding Lead and professional practice supervisor of youth & play work staff.

Diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-oppressive practice are important to us at M13 Youth Project across all areas of the organisation and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Your key role in effectively managing operations will free up the Founder to lead and focus on overall finance management, fundraising and on the strategic leadership, evaluation and development of M13, our Trustees and youth board, and the A6 Youth & Play Partnership, which M13 leads.

This is an exciting role for someone eager to make a significant difference to an amazing youth work charity: maintaining our high standard of work; supporting our 30th Anniversary celebrations; contributing knowledge, skills and passion to enhance and develop our current and future operations; and leading a team that creates life-enhancing youth and play activities that support the safety, growth, joy and well-being of children, young people and young dads.

Please refer to the Recruitment Pack for the full Job Description and Person Specification, available on our website and when you click the apply now button.

Join GSG Impact as a Knowledge Manager and Shape the Future of Impact Investing

Are you ready to lead knowledge management and community engagement for a global network dedicated to sustainable development? At GSG Impact, we’re looking for a visionary Knowledge Manager to drive collaboration, build capacity, and evaluate impact across our network of national partners in over 45 countries.

This role goes beyond managing knowledge systems. It involves inspiring stakeholders, fostering innovation, and strengthening relationships across finance, business, government, and philanthropy. If you are passionate about impact measurement, strategic leadership, and empowering communities to tackle global challenges, this opportunity is for you.

We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment with flexibility, competitive compensation, and the chance to make a real difference.

Apply now and be part of a movement shaping a more sustainable and equitable future.

The Christie Charity is a vibrant, fast moving, energetic organisation with a passionate team and a fantastic reputation.We are looking for an experienced, dynamic philanthropy and partnerships manager to lead our philanthropy team. We require someone who has demonstrable experience in philanthropy fundraising or has strong transferable skills. It is essential that you have experience in managing people at a senior level to lead a team of five philanthropy fundraisers.

Everything we do is geared to supporting the renowned Christie hospital to ensure cancer patients receive the highest level of treatment and care and have access to world leading research and technology ensuring they have the best possible experience and outcomes. We provide funding over and above what the NHS is able to provide.

The Charity team is responsible for raising millions of pounds each year to ensure Christie patients receive gold standard care and treatment. This includes everything from access to world first clinical trials and receiving radiotherapy in state-of-the-art treatment centres to young adults being cared for in a bespoke age-appropriate centre and being able to offer patients anxiety reducing complementary therapy, or even creative sessions in our art room.

Service Delivery Manager
Location: Thames Valley with the ability to travel
Hours: 30 hours a week (4 days)
Salary: £40,000 pro rata
Contract: Permanent

Hope After Harm is an established, registered charity, delivering a range of support services to those who are vulnerable or at risk of exclusion. We want to see a society where everyone feels safe and can thrive, regardless of who they are and where they come from. We enable adults and young people in their journey to recover from harm and trauma. Through support, advocacy and education we empower people to rebuild their lives and reclaim their future.And we inspire others to do the same, creating safer, more inclusive communities.

Role Description

You will be managing two of our flagship programmes, one supporting Young People through mentoring and Restorative Justice interventions and the other supporting Families who have experienced “The Knock”*. Your commitment to excellence in delivery alongside embedding lived experience in our service delivery model will ensure that deliver an outstanding service o are clients as well as meeting funder expectations. You will be comfortable working with and promoting our services to a wide range of people as well as being happy to get hands on with delivery if required.Your passion for what we do and your commitment to taking an anti-discriminatory, trauma informed approach will inspire the teams that you manage. And you will share our commitment to wellbeing in the workplace and demonstrate this in the way that you support your team in their work. You will be an important member of our senior management team taking a leadership role in the charity with a commitment to making Hope After Harm a great place to work.

Responsibilities

• To deliver services and to develop them building on best practices in a way which supports the strategy of and is aligned to the values and vision of Hope After Harm
• To manage service delivery contracts including budget management and working to achieve all operational targets and outcomes agreed with the funders
• To ensure the needs of service users are always at the heart of our services 
• To oversee all aspects of services and their implementation of the project in line with funder requirements 
• To implement a Quality Assurance System and establish and manage systems and information to ensure the provision of data, maintenance of records, effective referral systems and case management and monitoring systems
• To work strategically as part of the senior management team at Hope After Harm – providing leadership to the organisation, role modelling our values and our vision and supporting our strategic thinking.
• To develop a strategy for the recruitment, training, retention and supervision of volunteers to support delivery
• To develop and maintain effective working relationships with key partners and stakeholders 
• To oversee recruitment, management and motivation of all the new service staff including the performance management of staff and volunteers 
• To promote the services across the Thames Valley and beyond; to improve the reach of the service, to raise awareness to victims, and to increase the take up of the service by our beneficiaries and paying customers. 
• To integrate with other service delivery partners in the sector, share best practices and continue to deliver an individually centred service meeting the needs of those seeking help 
• To collaborate internally to build consistency and best practice in the programme delivery approach at Hope After Harm.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

• Sound professional knowledge of a casework approach to working with clients to cope and recover, including evidenced based models of casework interventions 
• Knowledge of working with Young People to deliver successful outcomes
• Basic knowledge of restorative justice work 
• Understanding of and skills in Change Management 
• Skilled at partnership working and building relations between agencies and workers from different backgrounds and an ability to work effectively with partners at a senior level 
• Excellent management and team leadership skills, including being an effective motivator for both staff 
• Commitment to and aptitude for performance and line management with a real commitment to workplace wellbeing and understanding of what that means in practice
• Knowledge of risk management and safeguarding issues 
• Knowledge of best practice in relation to the recruitment, training and support of Volunteers 
• Understanding of Quality Assurance and commitment to continuous improvement. 
• Excellent presentational and training skills 
• An ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing 
• An ability to produce, analyse and apply both hard statistical data and qualitative information to performance management 
• Good contract management and budget management skills 
• Knowledge of multi-agency referral mechanisms and working jointly to safeguard individuals 
• Experience in a managerial role or a L5 management qualification 
• Flexible thinker with a concern to promote positive change and innovation in service delivery 
• An ability to demonstrate commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and a trauma informed approach 
• Ability to work at pace, absorb pressure and keep to tight deadlines 
• Commitment to Continuous Professional Development and learning for yourself and others 

Other

• Experience of working within the Criminal Justice System and in particular engaging with police forces
• Required to travel within and outside of Thames Valley on occasions 
• “The Knock” is the experience a family goes through when a family member is arrested for online child pornography offences. The effect of this on the partner/parent can be deeply traumatising and Hope After Harm offers support to the partner/parent of the family member who has been arrested.

The closing date for applications is: Friday 14th February 2025 at 17:00hrs
Interviews (Virtually): TBC

Thames Valley Partnership trading as Hope After Harm is an equal opportunities employer; the aim of our policy is to ensure no job applicant, employee or worker is discriminated against either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religious belief, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age or disability. We do not disbar applicants with criminal convictions and are mindful of the requirements of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974.

Are you a dynamic individual and a strategic thinker with a strong understanding and experience of financial management and business operations within the voluntary / charity sector? We are seeking a Finance and Business Manager to join our team and provide leadership in financial planning, analysis, and reporting. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial activities, developing budgets, and monitoring financial performance to ensure the overall success of the organisation. This is a great opportunity for to make a positive impact during an exciting period of growth.

About Us:

Established in 2015, Can-Survive UK (CSUK) is an award winning small to medium sized charity providing culturally appropriate support and information primarily however not exclusively for African and Caribbean people diagnosed or living with cancer. You will work alongside passionate staff and volunteers who are keen to make a difference to those affected by cancer.

About the role:

Overall job purpose:

• Manage all finance systems and processes including payroll, pensions, and insurance.

• Manage on the strategic Business functions across the organisation and provide strategic support to the Board of Trustees, CEO and the Senior Management Team

• Financial Records Maintenance

• Monthly Reporting and Budgeting

• Financial administration, banking and payments:

• Year-End Reporting

• Governance and strategic finance

• Staff Management

You will report to the Treasurer and Chief Executive Officer, and working closely with our Senior Management Team, external accountants and key stakeholders.

We offer

 • Flexible working (subject to the needs of the organisation)

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) exclusive of bank holidays

• Birthday leave (after 12 months of continuous service)

• Pension scheme (3% match contribution)

• Training and development opportunities

• Free car parking

You must have the right to live and work in the UK

Post is subject to a DBS Check

Salary (UK Based): £43,898 plus benefits (Our pay philosophy ensures consistency across locations and salaries. The starting salary for this opportunity plus benefits depends on location of the candidate). 

The role: As Programme Manager, you will be responsible for the Project Management Office function (PMO), coordinating and governing our projects focussed on delivering Mary’s Meals International’s (MMI) strategic objectives. You will govern all our projects to success within the programme, and manage key stakeholders, providing regular updates on the programme.

As a Project Management expert with good experience of Agile methodologies, you will have the opportunity to support and guide project managers and stakeholders in best practice and ensure a strong focus on stewardship, service and simplicity.

Responsibilities:

• Personal responsibility for managing and delivering key programmes, projects and products.
• Develop consistent standards, procedures, templates and guidance for successful project delivery.
• Work alongside others to coach, define and implement the governance framework for projects.
• Work with functional owners and project & team managers to create strategies for effective project planning, monitoring and delivery.
• Ensure that MMI’s Agile delivery methodology is embedded and deployed across the programme.
• Run Steering Committee Meetings or support Project Managers to run these meetings.
• Meet regularly with stakeholders to understand and review organisational objectives and project requirements, developing strong relationships and demonstrate great stakeholder management.
• Inform projects when strategy changes and help them re-baseline.
• Seek continual improvement of the PMO and organisational approach to project and product delivery.
• Effective management of PMO staff.
• Strive to identify areas for process and organisational improvement and make recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to organisational growth through the creation and sharing of knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices from previous project experience.

About you:

You take personal responsibility, through a hands-on approach, for the successful delivery of projects. With significant project management experience of leading large, complex projects, you will bring strong stakeholder management experience. With proven people leadership experience, you will bring robust experience of resourcing projects, developing, and managing relationships and coaching those around you, to share your knowledge and build capacity across the Mary’s Meals family.

A relevant qualification in Project Management and/or Agile methodology would be of interest, and it would be great if you also have experience of working with CRM solutions and digital/business transformation projects.

You will be inspired by our work and will strive to maximise all resources and drive efficiencies and process improvements to ensure fantastic return on investment and to challenge the status quo, to ensure we deliver on time and on budget.

About us:

We are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work life balance. We also have an office near Glasgow city centre for those who live nearby and would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis.

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.

We believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding. Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement.

Salary advertised is for UK based candidates, our salary philosophy ensures consistency across locations where Mary’s Meals operates.

This is a fantastic role where your daily work has real impact. Please click Apply to send your CV and a short covering note, highlighting your suitability and motivations in considering this role.