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We're looking for an experienced Governance Manager to play a pivotal role at the heart of CILIP. Working closely with Trustees, Board and Committee Chairs, the Executive Team and the Presidential Team, you will help ensure that CILIP operates to the highest standards of governance, accountability and compliance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a governance professional who enjoys building strong relationships, improving processes and supporting effective decision-making.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Interim Finance Director, the Governance Manager will lead and coordinate governance, compliance and organisational processes across CILIP.
You will be responsible for supporting effective decision-making, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and providing expert governance support to the Board, Committees and Executive Team.
This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery and is ideal for someone who enjoys driving good governance while ensuring operational excellence.
This is a fixed-term role for 9 months due to organisational planning requirements.
Key areas of delivery:
Governance and Board Support
Lead and continuously improve governance processes, support the effective operation of the Board and Committees, and provide advice on governance best practice.
Policy and Compliance
Oversee CILIP's policy governance framework, coordinate policy reviews and support compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Executive and Organisational Coordination
Support the Executive Team through the coordination of key meetings, events, organisational planning and corporate administration.
Presidential Team Support
Coordinate the activities of the Presidential Team, ensuring effective planning, stakeholder communication and logistical support.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to strengthen governance systems, improve ways of working and promote accountability and transparency across the organisation.
ABOUT YOU
We're looking for an experienced governance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working with senior stakeholders to ensure organisations operate effectively and compliantly.
You will bring:
- Experience supporting governance within a charity, membership body or similar organisation.
- A strong understanding of charity governance, trustee responsibilities and regulatory requirements.
- Experience supporting Boards and Committees and managing governance processes.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines.
- High levels of accuracy, discretion and sound judgement when handling sensitive information.
- A proactive approach to improving processes and ways of working.
- Strong digital skills, including Microsoft 365.
You'll also be a professional, credible and resilient individual who can work independently while remaining highly collaborative, and who shares CILIP's commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and public benefit.
Desirable: Experience of company secretariat responsibilities, statutory filings, governance or board portal systems, and relevant governance or compliance qualifications.
ABOUT CILIP
CILIP is the leading voice for the information, knowledge management and library profession. We are here for everyone who has a professional connection to information, knowledge, data and libraries, and share our belief in their power to change lives.
Our purpose is to unite, support and empower information professionals across all sectors.
To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV along with a letter of application (no more than two A4 pages) detailing your suitability for the role based on the role description and person specification by 11:30pm on 26th July 2026
Interview dates:
First interviews will be held on 31st July 2026 via Teams
Second interviews will be held on 5th August via Teams
CILIP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.
If you require any adjustments or support at any stage of the application or recruitment process please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Description and Person Specification
Job title Participation Manager
Hours 35 hours per week. We are opening to discussing flexible arrangements – please highlight any requests when applying.
Salary Between £37,000 - £43,750. Placement within the band will depend on skills and experience, with the upper end reflecting significant, directly relevant expertise.
Length of contract 12 months
Location Hybrid work between home and our Vauxhall office. Please read more about our approach to hybrid working in the relevant section below.
Reports to Director of Evidence and Improvement
National Voices
Making what matters to people matter in health and care
National Voices is the leading coalition of health and social care charities in England. We have more than 200 members covering a diverse range of health conditions and communities, connecting us with the experiences of millions of people. We work together to strengthen the voice of people: patients, service users, carers, their families, and the voluntary organisations that work for them.
Our Vision: People shaping their health and care.
Our Mission: We advocate for more inclusive and person centred health and care, shaped by the people who use and need it the most.
We do this by:
· Understanding and advocating for what matters to people especially those living with health conditions and groups who experience inequalities.
· Finding common cause across communities and conditions by working with member charities and those they support.
· Connecting and convening charities, decision makers and citizens to work together to change health and care for good.
The Role
At National Voices, our aim is to make what matters to people matter in health and care. Too often, we see decisions made about the design of health and care services which don’t consider the people who use and need those services – especially those with long term conditions and from groups experiencing inequality. While the intentions of decision makers are usually good, they can unwittingly develop services which are difficult to access, stressful to experience and which don’t enable people to live life to its full potential.
We believe that if health and care leaders were better supported to meaningfully involve people living with health conditions, disability, inequality and their carers in decisions about how services are delivered then our NHS and social care services would be more equitable, and person centred.
At National Voices, we believe that this can best be achieved by connecting health and care leaders in health and care to key groups including:
· Leaders within the patient participation movement, who can support and advise health and care leaders on how to share power with people and communities using coaching and quality improvement techniques, and by acting as a critical friend.
· Leaders from voluntary sector organisations and community groups, who can bring insight into the needs, experiences and priorities of the communities they serve. They can identify opportunities to improve how services are designed and delivered, and help connect decision-makers with communities whose voices are often underrepresented.
· People with lived experience of inequality, particular conditions or services, who bring unique expertise based on their direct experience of care. They can provide timely insight into the impact of policies and services, helping decision-makers stay tuned to current needs, experiences and priorities, rather than relying on historical evidence or assumptions.
We are looking for a Participation Manager who can lead on the design, development and delivery of funded projects that generate insight, support improvement, and enable meaningful participation in health and care decision making. This will include end-to-end responsibility for project design, delivery, reporting and impact.
Projects may include designing and delivering activity such as workshops, coordinating lived experience advisory groups, coordinating coalitions of VCSE organisations, undertaking qualitative research, facilitation and engagement work. The postholder will need sufficient breadth of experience across these areas to confidently design and steer programmes, while drawing on colleagues, partners and associates for specialist input where needed.
You will be responsible for overall programme management - ensuring projects are well planned, appropriately resourced, and delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard. This includes managing risks, reporting requirements and funder relationships.
Projects may also include co-ordinating the delivery of Voices for Improvement coaching relationships and workshops on meaningful participation. We are open to a Participation Manager who has skills and experience around coaching theory and practice, however, we can also bring in external Associates with this subject matter expertise where needed to guide and supervise the coaching elements of the process.
You will also play an active role in identifying and developing new funding and partnership opportunities, contributing to the growth of National Voices’ portfolio of externally funded work.
Finally, where needed, you will also work collaboratively with another Participation Manager who leads National Voices’ Lived Experience Partner programme, membership scheme and partnership programme. You will contribute to these areas where required, particularly where they intersect with funded projects, but they will not be the primary focus of this role.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and delivery of funded participation projects
Lead the end-to-end design, delivery and management of funded programmes and projects that generate insight, support improvement and drive meaningful participation in health and care, including:
· Lead on shaping, securing and delivering funded projects from proposal stage through to completion, ensuring clear outcomes and impact
· Design and oversee programmes that may include research, engagement and participatory activity, such as qualitative and quantitative research, stakeholder engagement and participation work
· Convene and coordinate a range of delivery approaches including advisory groups, workshops, events, VCSE engagement and system partner collaboration
· Ensure delivery is well planned, resourced and managed, including oversight of budgets, timelines, risks and funder reporting
· Draw on colleagues, partners and associates for specialist expertise where needed, while holding overall responsibility for programme design and coherence
· Translate insights and findings into clear, accessible outputs in collaboration with policy and communications colleagues to support influence and impact
· Develop and shape new funding opportunities and proposals to grow the organisation’s portfolio of externally funded work
Deliver coaching and engagement programmes
Manage the delivery of structured coaching and engagement programmes, including National Voices’ Voices for Improvement model, where included within funded projects:
- Oversee delivery of coaching and engagement activity including matching, coordination and participant support
- Ensure coaching relationships between people with lived experience and system leaders are well supported and of high quality
- Contribute to the design and facilitation of associated engagement or learning sessions where required
- Work with associates or external specialists to bring in coaching or quality improvement expertise where needed
- Capture learning, feedback and impact from coaching programmes and contribute to funder reporting, case studies and evaluation outputs
Contribute to wider participation programmes
Work collaboratively with another Participation Manager to support integration with National Voices’ wider participation infrastructure:
· Contribute where relevant to the Lived Experience Partner programme, membership scheme and partnership programme
· Support the involvement of lived experience partners, members and partners in funded projects and engagement activity
· Ensure alignment across programmes and share learning between project delivery and participation infrastructure
General
- Provide line management to one Project Officer within the team, if needed - quality assuring outputs, holding regular 1-2-1s as well as setting annual objectives and completing appraisals.
- Provide matrix management for other National Voices colleagues as and when required.
- Work in sync with other managers across National Voices, contributing to a joined-up, supportive team culture.
- Deputise for the Director of Evidence and Improvement, or other senior colleagues, when required.
· Follow organisational processes to measure, monitor and communicate the impact of our work
· Support good project, financial and data management
Person Specification
Values, attitudes and behaviours
· Passionate about National Voices’ mission and the meaningful involvement of people with lived experience
· Strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and reducing health inequalities
· Proactive, flexible, and responsive, with a willingness to work in complexity
· Comfortable working both collaboratively and independently, taking ownership of delivery
· Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines without compromising quality
· Confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including constructively challenging where appropriate
· Entrepreneurial - able to spot opportunities for growth, collaboration, and impact
· Energised by variety, able to work across diverse themes while identifying connections and opportunities
Skills and abilities
· Strong programme and/or project management skills, with demonstrable experience of leading complex, multi-stakeholder funded programmes from design through to delivery and completion
· Ability to shape ideas into deliverable programmes, including contributing to funding bids, designing delivery approaches, and translating proposals into practical delivery plans
· Strong analytical and synthesis skills, with the ability to translate complex qualitative and quantitative insight into clear, structured outputs that inform decision making and drive action
· Excellent organisational skills, including planning, prioritisation, risk management and delivery of high-quality work to deadlines
· Confident stakeholder and relationship management skills, with experience working across partners, funders, subcontractors, commissioned work and multi-organisation collaborations
· Strong facilitation and engagement skills, including designing and delivering workshops, events and participatory sessions for diverse audiences
· Strong communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, accessible written outputs and presentations
· Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively, support others in delivery, and contribute to shared outcomes
Experience, knowledge and understanding
· Demonstrable experience of leading or delivering participation work with people with lived experience, ideally addressing inequality
· Strong experience of designing and delivering insight generation projects (qualitative and/or quantitative) that have led to real-world impact and improvement
· Experience of working meaningfully with people experiencing inequalities in safe and inclusive ways
· Experience of managing projects, budgets, and multiple stakeholders, working with a high degree of autonomy
· Experience of managing partnerships, funders, or commissioned work, including contributing to income generation
· Experience of facilitating workshops, events, or participatory sessions
· Understanding of the health and care landscape
· Good understanding of the participation landscape, with the ability to act as a credible contributor in the field (desirable)
· Experience of managing or contributing to coalitions or networks of VCSE or membership organisations (desirable)
· Understanding of mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) approaches to evidence generation and analysis (desirable)
· Coaching and/or quality improvement qualifications (desirable)
· Lived experience of disability, caring responsibilities and/or inequality (desirable)
Our approach to hybrid working
We recognise the importance of coming together regularly, in-person, as a team, so we can share learnings and spend social time with each other. We also recognise that people need flexibility, and that homeworking enables focused work and can fit well in people’s lives.
We ask all staff to take part in pre-arranged team meetings which take place every six weeks in our office space. We also might ask you to meet in-person with members of your team from time to time, or to be available for face-to- face meetings with clients and partners where this enhances the work.
We assume that this would usually not amount to more than one day per fortnight for people who work full time. We are happy to discuss how this sits in your life. This can be agreed by your line manager.
Please note that our offices are fully wheelchair accessible and that we are committed to making our workplace fully inclusive.
Application guidance
Please submit a CV and cover letter to apply. We are also recruiting a permanent Participation Manager role at the same time. If you would like your application to be for both roles, please make this clear in your cover letter.
You're welcome to use AI tools to help you prepare your application. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. We often see similar AI-generated writing styles, which can make applications less distinctive. As a charity, we're particularly interested in hearing why our mission matters to you and how your values align with ours.
Please specify any access or other requirements of which we need to be aware for the online interview.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on Thursday 30th July.
The interviews will take place in early August on Microsoft Teams. Details of an interview task and interview questions will be emailed to you in advance.
We are committed to diversifying our team in order to broaden the insight and experiences we can draw on, and to do our work more credibly. In particular, we would welcome applications from older people, disabled people and people who have experienced socioeconomic inequality. Our offices are fully accessible and we are a Disability Confident and an LGBT+ friendly employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Unifrog’s mission
We’re on a mission to level the playing field when it comes to young people finding and applying for their next step after school. We're achieving this by bringing all the available information into one single, impartial, user-friendly platform that helps students to make the best choices, and submit the strongest applications. We also empower teachers and counsellors to manage the progression process effectively.
Our outlook is global - we work with schools and universities all over the world, from the US to New Zealand, and from Italy to Hong Kong. We want to make it so that young people can compare every opportunity taught in English, wherever it is in the world, and have all the support they need to make successful applications.
We have a clear social purpose, and we’re hugely ambitious. We already work with over half of UK secondary schools, and more than a thousand international schools. We are growing rapidly in terms of the number of our customers, in terms of how much they use our platform, and in terms of the breadth of products we offer.
Our team is at the heart of our business and it is integral to our success. We work hard to foster a culture of openness, happiness and innovation, and we commit to helping every individual learn and grow so that they can reach their full potential. We want to hire talented people, whatever their background. If you are excited by our mission and are ready to work hard, please don’t hesitate to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
We believe in the power of diversity. If you are from an ethnic minority background, we would like to strongly encourage you to apply. In advance of applying if you have any questions about working at Unifrog, please contact our Recruitment Lead (contact details on our website).
About this role
We are looking for an ambitious, thoughtful, and relationship-focused Account Manager to become Unifrog’s Specialist Provision expert within the Account Management team.
You will own a national portfolio of specialist provision partners, including:
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Special schools
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SEND schools and colleges
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Pupil Referral Units (PRUs)
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Alternative Provision (AP) settings
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SEMH settings
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Hospital schools
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Other specialist education provisions
What you’ll do
You will take ownership of specialist provision partnerships following onboarding, leading renewals, long-term engagement, and helping partners maximise the value of Unifrog.
Help specialist provision partners succeed
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Deliver ongoing training and support to school leaders and staff, helping partners to develop their use of Unifrog over time.
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Help partners embed Unifrog effectively with students across different needs and learning profiles.
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Build trusted, long-term relationships with partner schools and trusts.
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Increase engagement, usage, and measurable impact across the portfolio.
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Own renewals and retention across the specialist provision portfolio.
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Demonstrate value and impact to support strong long-term partnership outcomes.
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Identify barriers to engagement and proactively develop solutions.
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Work collaboratively with Area Managers to ensure smooth handovers into long-term partnership management.
Build Unifrog’s specialist provision strategy
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Gather insights from specialist provision partners and identify opportunities to improve how Unifrog supports these settings throughout the partner journey, using your findings to shape onboarding approaches, training, messaging, and best practice guidance.
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Identify how specialist provisions can benefit from wider Unifrog developments, including primary resources and future tools.
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Act as the voice of specialist provision within Unifrog, championing the needs of these partners and working with Product, Marketing, Content, and other teams to ensure they are reflected in future developments.
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Become a trusted internal expert on the specialist provision landscape.
What we’re looking for
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Build trust quickly - you’re warm, credible, and able to form strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
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Commercially minded - you enjoy targets, spotting opportunities, and delivering measurable growth.
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Strategic and proactive - you spot patterns, improve systems, and enjoy building better ways of working.
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Excellent communicator - you can adapt your communication style to different audiences and explain ideas clearly.
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Highly organised - you prioritise effectively, manage multiple priorities, and follow through consistently.
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Care about equity in education - you’re motivated by improving outcomes for young people and widening access to opportunity.
Preferred experience
Experience in any of the following is desirable, but not essential:
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Education partnerships or school-facing roles.
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SEND / specialist education settings.
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Sales or account management.
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Customer success or relationship management.
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Careers education/progression support.
Working together
You’ll be line managed by the Head of Account Management and work closely with colleagues across Sales, Account Management, Partner Success, Marketing, Product, and Content.
Because this is a new strategic role, you’ll have genuine influence over how Unifrog develops its approach to specialist provision partnerships.
Benefits
On our jobs page you’ll find a full list of the benefits we offer our team. Here’s a snapshot:
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Mission focused
Join one of Escape the City’s top 1% employers and help transform careers and destinations in schools.
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Great Place to Work certified
Recognised as a Best Workplace for Women, Development, and Wellbeing.
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Be part of a growing company
Become part of a committed, dynamic, and growing company. We want to build our team for the long term: if you do well, we will do our best to make sure you want to stay at the company for a long time.
- Grow individually
Professional development is important at Unifrog. You will define your own 6-month objectives and will be supported by your line manager and the rest of the team to achieve them. You will have an annual training allowance to spend on what you need to grow and progress.
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Have impact
Influence the company’s direction: we love to promote great ideas, wherever they come from.
Key details
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£40,000 per annum (Grade B), plus:
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Unlimited commission, OTE of £45,000
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Bonuses linked to strong performance against KPIs
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Full-time.
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Work remotely or in our London or Edinburgh offices with occasional opportunities to attend conferences, events, and team meet-ups.
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28 days paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays).
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Working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 4:30pm on Friday.
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Start date: as soon as possible (but no later than 1st September 2026).
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If you require reasonable adjustments, or want to discuss any details about the role before applying, please contact our Recruitment Lead (contact details on our website)..
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We can only consider candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Application process
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Deadline: 10:00am (BST) on Monday 13th July 2026.
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Stage 1: Application form (~1 hour)
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Visit our website to upload your CV and complete the questions and tasks below.
Please note:
We do not review CVs at this stage of the application process so please be as specific as possible about your experience.
i. With reference to examples of your recent experience, what would make you an excellent candidate for this role? (250 words)
ii. Tell us about a time when you had to build a relationship with someone when it was particularly challenging. What was your approach? (250 words)
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Stage 2: Phone task (15 minutes)
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A short role play task over the phone. We will schedule these tasks throughout the application window.
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Stage 3: Video call interview (1 hour)
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Q&A from a panel of three, including questions about your experiences and how these relate to the role, and scenario questions based on common situations you might face (plus time for your questions).
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Video interviews will take place w/c 20th July 2026.
Inclusion and diversity at Unifrog
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How we communicate
Within the company we try to foster a culture of innovation, and a happy working environment, both because this is the right thing to do, and because we think this results in the most effective team. To this end we believe in open communication, celebrating successes, supporting each other, not being afraid to be wrong or to fail, and promoting good ideas wherever they come from.
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Embedded EDI
As a platform that supports teachers and students from a huge variety of backgrounds it’s important that our team and leadership reflects this diversity. This is something we are actively working towards and prioritising. We embed diversity, equity and inclusion across everything we do, continually evaluating policies and practices to make sure they are inclusive and equitable.
To make sure everyone’s voice is heard and people have the opportunities to learn to be better allies in the workplace, we encourage the team to share what they’re celebrating, facilitate training and group discussions, and seek regular feedback about what more the company could do to help people feel included.
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Recruitment processes
To ensure that our recruitment process is consistent and fair, we anonymise your application and therefore do not see your name, personal, educational or professional background. We also randomise the order of responses so that it’s less likely that a candidate is advantaged or disadvantaged by where their answers appear compared to other candidates.
Are you a dog-loving strategic communications professional with experience planning captivating public affairs campaigns?
We’re looking for a Strategic Communications Manager to develop and deliver impactful marketing communications strategies and campaigns, with a particular focus on our public affairs activity.
What does this role do?
As Strategic Communications Manager, you’ll:
- build strategic plans for key projects, scoping, and planning for communications across the marketing mix (paid, owned and earned channels), focusing on public affairs projects, as we strive to influence governments and engage the general public to improve animal welfare,
- shape key messages for campaigns, often distilling complex information into clear narratives, using evidence-based messaging frameworks,
- brief content delivery teams and channel leads on activity, closely monitoring to ensure assets and output are on time and to spec,
- embed evaluation frameworks from the very beginning of every campaign, ensuring success can be measured effectively.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 27th July 2026 and will take place on Teams.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll have experience of leading strategic marketing and communications projects, utilising excellent project management and communication skills to deliver and shape compelling stories and campaigns. We’re particularly interested in hearing from candidates who’ve worked in the public affairs space previously, with the ability to engage both mass audiences and political audiences with our campaigns and public affairs messages. You’ll have excellent stakeholder management experience, as well as strong evaluation skills, with experience of using clear evaluation methodologies. A commitment to Dogs Trust and the work we do is essential.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
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Employability Events and Partnerships Manager
London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£35,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description
If you share our vision that ‘every young person should be supported to gain the confidence, independence and skills they need for a better and brighter future’ we might have the perfect role for you!
ThinkForward is recruiting an Employability Events and Partnerships Manager to aid our team in delivering our unique programme supporting young people into further education and employment. If you….
• Have a keen enthusiasm for working with young people
• Experience facilitating engaging and inclusive employability activities to equip young people for further education and sustained employment
• Are process driven and organised, with experience in planning and delivery across multiple programmes and projects
• Possess the ability to develop new and maintain our strong external business partnerships that support the delivery of employability programmes
• Can influence ThinkForward’s careers advice through expertise and insight around the local educational and employment landscape
• Have the skills to use data to plan, analyse and evaluate employability and progression activities
• Can lead on cultivating and onboarding new business partnerships in the London area
…then please click on the attached job pack for our role description and information pack for more details about ThinkForward and the role you could play, then apply via CharityJob with your CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should answer the following questions:
1. Can you share an example of where you have project managed and delivered employability events or programmes, such as ‘ready for work’ activities?
2. Describe your experience of building and maintaining relationships with external partners, such as employers or corporate organisations, to support employability outcomes.
3. How have you used data, local labour market insight, or feedback to plan, deliver, and improve employability activities or progression programmes?
4. Can you give an example of how you have worked collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to deliver successful employability initiatives?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
FUNDRAISING DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Looking for a fundraising role where your work genuinely changes lives?
Our client is a Christian charity supporting families and individuals through programmes focused on poverty relief, emotional wellbeing, education, community support and long-term life transformation. They are looking for a proactive, relationship-focused Development Manager to help grow and strengthen their fundraising across trusts, donors, events and community fundraising.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing charity making a real difference to families and local communities. Working closely with their Fundraising Director, you’ll play a key role in building meaningful supporter relationships, delivering engaging fundraising activity and helping develop sustainable income streams that allow the charity’s work to flourish.
This is far more than a desk-based fundraising role. They require someone who enjoys building connections, spotting opportunities, bringing ideas to life and getting involved in the practical delivery of fundraising activity.
Your work will include:
- Building and nurturing strong donor and supporter relationships
- Supporting trust and foundation applications and reporting
- Helping plan and deliver fundraising events and community initiatives
- Managing and maintaining fundraising data through Salesforce CRM
- Supporting the delivery of fundraising strategy across multiple income streams
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience in fundraising, donor engagement or community fundraising
- Is comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Has experience using CRM systems (Salesforce desirable)
- Enjoys both strategic thinking and hands-on delivery
- Is a confident communicator and relationship builder
- Will respect the charity’s strong Christian ethos.
In return, you’ll join a supportive and collaborative team within a charity that is growing, ambitious and deeply rooted in community impact. You’ll have the opportunity to develop across different areas of fundraising and charity life while seeing the direct impact of your work on families and individuals who need support.
If you’re passionate about people, purpose and building relationships that make a difference — we’d love to hear from you.
We bring hope to families in the local area, through various groups, courses and events to grow stronger families
Role Purpose
Responsible for helping to ensure the effective delivery of the Regional Fundraising strategy in relation to generating sustainable income from third parties and campaigns. You will primarily focus on recruiting support from community groups and associations, businesses and individuals across the North as well as supporting the growth and diversity of the challenge events portfolio.
You will plan, market, deliver and grow your portfolio ensuring all objectives, financial and non-financial are achieved, with an active focus on cost-effective ideas, growth and contingency plans.
Working closely with our service delivery teams across the UK to develop fundraising lead networks, building a robust and community driven income pipeline. You will build powerful, local relationships across your region, and ensure every supporter has an exceptional fundraising experience.
Main Responsibilities
· Support the development and implementation of a fundraising plan to maximise income generation across the designated area, in line with the overall fundraising strategy
· Build knowledge of Child Bereavement UK supporters in the area and develop a community of supporters who have a tangible relationship with our work
· Build relationships with individual supporters, community organisations, faith groups, schools and education facilities, regional corporates and challenge event participants
· Contribute to the development of annual income and expenditure budgets, monitoring results and contributing to regular reforecasts, mitigation and contingency planning to ensure budget is achieved.
· Attract new support and nurture and develop existing support by providing excellent stewardship to maximise supporter journey, value and retention and in-turn income.
· Work alongside the Head of Regional Fundraising and Challenge Event team to develop and promote successful and engaging off-the-shelf fundraising initiatives, campaigns, and challenge events to engage and encourage potential supporters, using research to spot trends and popular initiatives.
· Work collaboratively with the Challenge Event team and Communications team to develop and implement marketing and social media plans for all events/activities.
· Analyse the potential risks and benefits of fundraising events/activities considering risk, time/cost ratios, and overall ROI, to focus effort accordingly.
· Ensure all associated activities are compliant with charity law, regulatory requirements, and best practice, including Data Protection Act and GDPR.
· Develop and follow processes and systems to ensure the effective management of all relevant information, including maintaining and assuming responsibility for accurate information on the charity’s Sales Force database and the community section of the website.
· Work with the Head of Regional Fundraising to recruit Fundraising Committees across the region
· Support with the recruitment of Community
Person Specification
Essential
· Ability to self-motivate and organise yourself to manage multiple priorities, to set and meet deadlines in order to keep projects moving forwards
· Experience in at least one of: fundraising, sales, partnerships, business development, or community engagement
· Confidence and experience in public speaking, both offline and online, and demonstratable ability to represent a cause to a wide range of audiences
· Outstanding relationship-building skills and an ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively and creatively
· Experience of working to targets and managing budgets
· A positive, proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration
· Confidence working independently and as part of a team
Desirable
· Experience in community fundraising or charity income generation
· Experience of delivering a regional-focused role in the same geographic area
· Experience of managing and supporting volunteers
· Familiarity with CRM systems and data management
Benefits
· 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata if applicable) with increase for long service.
· TOIL for our hours work.
· Contributory pension scheme.
· Company sick pay.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Life assurance.
· Training loans.
· Enhanced family friendly policies.
Recruitment Timetable
Application deadline: 26th July 2026 at midnight
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Keeping Young People Safe
We are committed to keeping young people safe. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS (England & Wales) check and receive ongoing safeguarding training.
At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.
Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?
Do you love building relationships and making things happen in education? If so, we’ve got a brilliant opportunity for you to join our team as an Educational Partnerships Manager at Young Enterprise.
Who We Are
We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.
For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills-teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.
We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.
Why Join Us?
We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work—and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:
- A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
- A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
- Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
- Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
- Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
- A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day
About the Role
This is a role where you’ll really see the difference you make.
As Educational Partnerships Manager, you’ll work across Dorset and the South Coast of Hampshire, building partnerships with schools, colleges, youth organisations and community groups-particularly in areas where opportunities are hardest to come by.
You’ll be right in the mix: planning events, delivering programmes, supporting volunteers and connecting with school staff to make sure young people have access to our inspiring enterprise and financial education experiences.
You’ll be a key driver of our Inspiring Futures programme-helping young people break down barriers and imagine bigger futures.
It’s a varied, people-focused role with loads of room for creativity, independence and collaboration. Whether you’re visiting a school, chatting with a funder, or supporting a trade fair, you’ll be helping young people build skills that will last a lifetime.
You’ll love this job if you are…
- A brilliant relationship-builder, confident working with teachers, volunteers, and community leaders.
- Passionate about education, social mobility, and giving every young person a chance to shine.
- A natural communicator-whether leading a session in a classroom or inspiring a room of volunteers.
- Organised and able to juggle multiple projects (with a great sense of humour!).
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and happy working remotely but never alone-you’ll be part of a close-knit regional team.
- Excited by the idea of doing a job that combines delivery, relationship-building, fundraising and volunteering.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and grow relationships with schools, colleges, youth clubs and local communities.
- Focus on expanding our reach in areas of multiple deprivation and underrepresentation.
- Deliver and support the rollout of YE programmes in schools and other settings.
- Recruit, train and support volunteers-making sure they feel valued and inspired.
- Work with your regional team to meet shared goals and celebrate local impact.
- Help secure local funding by supporting fundraising efforts and managing project deliverables.
- Support the planning of events, trade fairs and celebrations for young people.
- Keep accurate records, track impact, and make sure safeguarding is front and centre.
A few practical things
- This is a hands-on role-you’ll sometimes be lifting resources, setting up venues and travelling regularly (a car and full driving licence are essential).
- You’ll need to be happy occasionally working evenings or weekends during peak delivery times.
- Expect to be on your feet during some events or sessions-it’s all part of the fun!
How to Apply
If you’re ready to help shape the futures of young people across Dorset and the South Coast of Hampshire, we want to hear from you!
Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) telling us why you’re the right person for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 26 July 2026. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Interviews will be held via Teams and may take place before the closing date. Please note, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.
Full details can be found in the Job Description.
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Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive. Apply today!
Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.


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About us
Since 2019, we've supported over 150 collectives and organisations across the UK and Ireland to make change in their local areas. This includes building the power of people with disabilities, migrants and refugees, young people, carers, working class communities, LGBTQ+ collectives and those living in poverty.
Our work consists of training, coaching, hands-on organising and supporting communities to navigate difference and change.
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About the role
The Project Manager coordinates and delivers Act Build Change's programmes and initiatives, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to agreed standards. This hands-on role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across membership programmes, partnership activities, and internal operations.
Working closely with programme leads and stakeholders, you'll provide essential coordination support to keep projects on track whilst maintaining clear documentation and communication throughout project lifecycles. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you'll ensure consistent project delivery standards and contribute valuable insights from project evaluation and monitoring.
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Key responsibilities
Project planning and coordination
- Manage project lifecycles from initiation through to completion:
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and documentation using workflow systems.
- Track project progress against milestones, identifying risks and proposing solutions to keep projects on track.
- Support budget monitoring and resource allocation to ensure projects stay within agreed parameters.
- Facilitate project meetings, prepare agendas and keep time, and maintain clear communication between stakeholders.
Project delivery support
- Coordinate logistics and delivery across a variety of organisational activities:
- Manage workshop, event, and campaign logistics including venue coordination, travel arrangements, and participant communications.
- Organise internal projects including team away days, meetings, and organisational events.
- Support partnership project delivery by liaising with external stakeholders.
- Oversee delivery of programmes and maintain accurate records.
Monitoring and evaluation
- Track project outcomes and support continuous improvement:
- Collect and analyse project data, feedback, and evaluation results.
- Produce regular project reports highlighting progress, outcomes, and lessons learned.
- Support evaluation processes for workshops and programmes, identifying areas for improvement.
- Maintain project archives and documentation for future reference and organisational learning.
Process and team support
- Contribute to effective project management practices across the organisation:
- Support implementation of project management frameworks and processes.
- Collaborate with colleagues to share learning and improve project delivery methods.
- Participate in team planning and reflection sessions.
- Assist with ad-hoc projects and activities as required to support organisational goals.
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What we're looking for
Essential experience and skills
- Demonstrable project management experience with a proven track record of delivering multiple concurrent projects on time and within budget.
- Strong experience coordinating events, workshops, or programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage project timelines, resources, and logistics effectively.
- Experience working with external partners, suppliers, or contractors.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Strong team collaborator.
- Proficiency with project management tools and systems.
- Comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision and strong self-management skills.
Desirable experience and skills
- Previous experience of community organising or a strong interest in it.
- Experience of working in nonprofit or mission-driven environments.
- Background coordinating membership programmes or community engagement activities.
- Experience organising team events, away days, or internal organisational activities.
- Budget monitoring experience.
Personal qualities
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
- Confident project manager who maintains professional standards whilst remaining collaborative and open to different perspectives.
- Proactive problem-solver who identifies challenges early and offers practical solutions.
- Clear communicator who builds positive relationships with colleagues and external partners.
- Adaptable and resilient, thriving in a fast-paced environment with changing demands.
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What we offer
Salary and benefits
- £30,900-£39,140 salary, depending on experience.
- Permanent contract with option for 4-5 days per week (salary and benefits will be pro-rated).
- Over 30 days of leave, including 25 days of annual leave, one day off for your birthday, one week off in August for learning and rest, plus Christmas close.
- Pension scheme and enhanced parental leave and sick pay.
Working arrangements
- Fully remote working (must be within 4 hours of central London).
- Access to office space in London when needed.
- Co-working space expenses available for those based outside London.
- Occasional travel to London may be required (up to twice a month), with expenses covered.
- Team away days around the UK (up to four times a year), with expenses covered.
- Full equipment and tech support provided.
Growth and impact
- Direct contribution to building people's power and making positive social change.
- Collaborative, mission-driven work environment with impact across the UK.
- Professional development opportunities including training and events (assessed on an individual basis).
- Clear growth pathway in an expanding team.
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How to apply
Note:
- This role is for UK-based candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
- Applicants that do not follow these instructions may not be considered.
- Due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to everyone.
Please submit your application using the application form, which should include:
- Your CV (PDF, max. two pages).
- Answers to the application questions, referring to the job description and providing specific examples.
Next steps
- Submit your application by Thu 23 July at 23:59.
- First round interviews will begin the week of Mon 17 Aug.
- We may arrange a second round of interviews.
- The role will start from Sep/Oct 2026.
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We are a neurodiverse and intersectional team. We’re committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone of all backgrounds. If there is anything you need us to do to support you in the application process please let us know as soon as possible.
Training the next generation of community organisers to act collectively, build power and change the world.
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The Woodlands Church Family has grown from one small church plant to over 2,000 people across eight sites, but we remain one church sharing one vision:
To see Bristol transformed by the love and power of God.
We have an exciting opportunity and are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to join our WCF Finance Team.
About the role
You will be working with our WCF Finance Committee to provide high-quality financial information and support to the senior leadership team, trustees and finance committee of Woodlands Church Family.
This role also manages the day-to-day record keeping and financial management of the charity, produces accurate and timely reports and oversees the key financial processes and controls of the charity.
Candidates should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, able to take initiative, work well in a team and be sympathic to our goal to see the church community grow in their faith and reach the city for Jesus.
What you'll be working on:
1. Management reporting
2. Budget and Reconciliation of income and expenses for Conferences, Weekends Away and other events
3. Controls and Procedures
4. Restricted Funds
5. Audit and Year End
6. Payroll
7. Giving and Gift Aid
8. Investments
9. Budgets
10. Line management of Finance Administrator
11. Governance support
Full Job Description available to view in the application resources below.
Terms
- Permanent, Part-Time contract
- Up to 4 days (30 hours) per week
- £35k to £40k pro rata, depending on experience
- Annual leave 25 days pro rata, plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata
- The role can be based at Woodlands Church in Clifton, Bristol or delivered remotely, with occasional in person meetings by arrangement.
The post is subject to satisfactory references.
We have a legal responsibility to ensure that all our employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, please only apply if you are eligible to work in the UK as we will have to verify this before you can start work.
Reporting and Line management
Accountable to the WCF Finance Committee and line managed by a member of that committee
Benefits
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In-house training and support of personal and professional development
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Holiday Buy Back Scheme (up to one week's additional leave per year, pro rata)
Closing date: Thursday 6 August 2026.
Please note that we may close this vacancy earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those in need? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your leadership skills can shine? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
St Luke’s Hospice – Caring for Harrow and Brent St Luke’s Hospice cares for people approaching the end of their life in Harrow and Brent. We aim to give the people we care for the best possible quality of life, each and every day. Supporting local people and their families is at the heart of what we do – focusing on what matters the most to them is at the centre of our care.
The care we give is free of charge, available to all, and respects the cultures, religions and beliefs in our richly diverse community. Our care is given with compassion and dignity and involves not just looking after the patient, but also includes supporting the people closest to them.
Our local community is a vital partner in our care, kindly supporting us through their donations and fundraising alongside the dedication of over 800 incredible volunteers who freely give us their time to support the best possible end of life care for local people.
Job Purpose
We are looking for an Individual Giving Manager to oversee our Individual Giving, In Memory, Lottery and Legacy income streams, and achieve retention and growth for these key areas of fundraising, with the support of a small team.
We are seeking an experienced candidate with a great understanding and knowledge of individual giving and stewarding supporters, who shows great leadership skills and the ability to collaborate across teams to maximise opportunities to achieve organisational growth.
In return St Luke’s Hospice offer the following benefits:
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increases with service)
Hospice pension 3% employee contribution and 6% employer contribution
Subsidised onsite meals
Access to our 24hr employee assistance programme
Free onsite parking
Access to the NHS Blue Light Card
Work from Home Opportunities (in line with team needs)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for someone to help power frontline freshwater conservation. As Programme Administrator for the Central Area Regional Programme, you’ll keep the people, projects and partnerships moving — turning plans into action and action into lasting change for rivers, wetlands and wildlife.
Working with managers, project teams and partners, you’ll provide the essential coordination that keeps a busy conservation programme organised, responsive and on track.
You’ll help drive the programme by:
- Coordinating meetings, workshops and events
- Keeping records, reports, inboxes and databases sharp and up to date
- Supporting grants, contracts, invoices and procurement
- Tracking actions, deadlines and follow-ups so delivery stays on course
We need someone who brings:
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail
- Confidence juggling priorities, deadlines and people
- Initiative, clear communication and sound administrative experience
- Strong Microsoft Office and database skills, plus a collaborative approach
You don't need to have a conservation background, but an interest in supporting work that helps protect and restore freshwater habitats would be a real advantage.
Freshwater is our passion. Together, we can make a difference for wildlife.



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Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in local communities and shaping impactful, place-based giving? This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the future of a grant-making family charity, driving a new strategic direction and building strong relationships that deliver lasting positive impact.
About us
The Duke of Devonshire’s Charitable Trust (DDCT) was created in 1949, and acts as a grant-making family charity providing assistance to charitable causes in Derbyshire, and close to Bolton Abbey in North Yorkshire, at Eastbourne in Sussex and at Lismore in Ireland as well as occasionally further afield in the UK.
The DDCT sits within the broader Devonshire Group structure, and benefits from shared expertise and resources, helping to support the effective delivery of its grant-making and wider activities.
About the role
As Grants Engagement Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the Trust, ensuring that grants are effectively managed from initial contact through to award and evaluation. You will work closely with Trustees, preparing papers for meetings, providing updates, and supporting informed decision-making. A key part of the role will involve building and nurturing relationships with a wide range of partners, from community groups to charities and other stakeholders, acting as a trusted and supportive point of contact.
You will take a proactive approach to identifying new opportunities, researching potential partners and developing a strong pipeline of projects aligned to the Trust’s priorities. Through early conversations and ongoing collaboration, you will help shape ideas into deliverable projects, offering guidance and working in partnership to co-design initiatives that can deliver meaningful impact. You will also maintain contact with funded projects, to ensure they are supported and to measure and report on outcomes, helping to build a clear picture of the Trust’s impact and ensuring maximum effectiveness.
Alongside this, you will play a central role in ensuring the Trust operates to a high standard of governance and best practice. This includes keeping processes under review, supporting due diligence and risk management, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the evolving grant-making landscape. You will also contribute to raising the profile of the Trust, both within the wider organisation and in local communities, acting as an ambassador for its work alongside trustees.
Hours
This is a permanent, part-time role working 2 days per week. We offer flexibility in how these hours are worked to support a positive work–life balance; however, there will be a need to align working days with key Trust activities, including trustee meetings and stakeholder engagement.
Occasional evening and weekend work will be required, for example to attend community events or meetings.
Given the nature of the role, some flexibility around working patterns and availability will be important, along with a willingness to travel within Derbyshire and occasionally further afield as required.
About you
We are looking for someone who combines strong organisational skills with excellent communication and relationship-building abilities. You will be comfortable working with a wide range of people, able to interpret complex information including financial details, and confident managing multiple priorities in a busy environment. Experience in grant-making, philanthropy, or a related field is important, alongside an understanding of charity governance and a genuine interest in supporting communities to thrive.
Knowledge of the Derbyshire landscape and its opportunities and challenges would be particularly valuable.
This role would suit a proactive and thoughtful individual who enjoys working both independently and collaboratively, brings creativity and curiosity to their work, and is motivated by the opportunity to shape and grow a charity’s impact.
In return
Our core values are Always Improving, Decency, and Being Inclusive.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in everything we do.
Interviews will take place w/c 10th August 2026.
Please note a DBS and background checks will be a requirement for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re now looking for a dynamic and motivated leader to join our Retail team as Retail Area Support Manager for our shops based in South London. In this role, you’ll help ensure our shops are safe, welcoming, and thriving spaces that inspire donations, volunteering, and sales — all contributing to Shelter’s mission of defending the right to a safe home.
About the role
This role supports the Area Manager to ensure shops across the area are safe, welcoming and thriving. You’ll represent Shelter in the community, creating positive experiences for customers, donors and volunteers while maximising Gift Aid and encouraging ongoing support.
You’ll help to oversee shop operations – from pricing and stock rotation to displays and local income-generating events, along with playing a key part in recruiting, developing and guiding Community Shop Managers.
Financial responsibility is central, following procedures, reviewing shop accounts and supporting managers to identify opportunities and reduce costs. Success means helping shops meet and exceed targets, increasing Shelter’s contribution and ensuring vibrant, well-run shops that maximise impact.
About you
We’re looking for an experienced leader who can inspire and motivate teams to deliver outstanding results. You’ll thrive in a varied role, bringing energy and creativity to shop environments, helping teams attract customers and donors, and deepening their knowledge of Shelter’s mission. With strong influencing skills, you’ll train, develop and empower people to run successful shops that raise vital funds.
To succeed, you’ll need experience managing staff or volunteers, delivering excellent customer service, overseeing multiple sites and working with budgets. You’ll also be enterprising and innovative, with the ability to engage communities and have knowledge of charity retail and how to grow sales.
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 the Income Generation directorate within the Retail team at Shelter. You will work alongside and report into the Area Manager, along with the Community Shop Managers of the shops you will be helping to oversee.
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit your work and education history and a supporting statement.
Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered
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 client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Deputy Area Manager
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Deputy Area Manager
Homebased in Central or West Scotland with travel as necessary within the region
£45,651 per annum (increasing to £50,723 after 18 months) + £1,500 per annum Out of Hours Rota Allowance + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance
35 hours | Mon–Fri | Permanent
Why Join TACT?
- Top 5 UK Charity to Work For (2024)
- 97% proud to work at TACT | 92% love working here
- Not-for-profit – every surplus reinvested into children, carers & staff
- Children’s voices shape every decision, system, and improvement we make at TACT.
- Flexible homeworking from day one
- Trauma-informed, values-led organisation
Benefits
- 31 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months of service.
- 45p per mile business mileage
- Stakeholder Pension (salary sacrifice)
- Family-friendly & flexible working policies
- Volunteer days
Wellbeing & Non-Salary Benefits
- Homeworking IT bundle + home office loan
- HelpHand EAP (24/7 GP, CBT, physio, mental health support)
- Over 35 hours a year of access to on line wellbeing events and team wellbeing days
- Menopause Policy + free clinician appointments
- Regular team wellbeing & connection events
Training & Career Development
- Excellent learning & development programme
- Opportunity to grow therapeutic & trauma-informed practice
- Supportive leadership and clear career progression pathways
- Involvement in innovative projects (e.g. TACT Connect, Health, Education)
The Role
You’ll work closely with foster carers and social work colleagues to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed support and improve outcomes for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities:
- Practice responsibility for areas of TACT Scotland, including managing Social Work staff, Students, Placement team, Admin Team and Children’s Support Workers.
- In conjunction with the Fostering Service Manager to ensure the recruitment, selection, supervision, performance reviews and PDP’s of supervisees (in conjunction with the Fostering Service Manager).
- Undertake HR related matters as required in liaison with TACT’s People Department (in conjunction with the Fostering Service Manager).
- Support the area management team in planning and managing appropriate social work, outreach, out of hours support and administrative arrangements.
- Assist the Fostering Service Manager in the management and leadership of the team, using a trauma-informed therapeutic approach.
- Supporting the co-ordination of out of hours rotas and a daily duty rota.
- Prepare and contribute to regular team and management meetings and development of the service including business and practice planning.
What You’ll Need
- Relevant Social Work Qualification
- Scottish Social Services Council Registration
- Post qualifying experience which should include at least 2 years in family placement work or post qualifying experience in other childcare settings which must include statutory
- Experience in working with and on behalf of children, using a trauma-informed therapeutic approach
- A good working knowledge of relevant child-care and fostering legislation
- A good working knowledge of child protection / safeguarding children procedures
- Ability to assess and support families and match their skills with childrenneeding placements.
- Ability to write clear reports and maintain clear case records.
- Enhanced PVG (processed by TACT)
Travel
- Homebased role
- Monthly face-to-face meetings in Scotland
- Additional travel for training, team and carer events
Key Dates
- Closing Date: Monday 19th July 2026 (midnight)
- Interviews: Wednesday 29th July 2026 (Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding Commitment
Safeguarding is everyone’s business, and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
Apply early - we may close the role if we receive a high volume of applications.






