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Programme and Grants Assistant
Do you have experience supporting events or community convening’s, either in a paid role or through volunteering?
We are looking for a Programme and Grants Assistant to join the team in this hybrid working part-time role.
You do not need to have worked in grant-making before, but an interest in learning about grant funding and programme delivery is important.
Position: Programme and Grants Assistant
Salary: £42,508 pro rata
Location: Hybrid, London (with flexibility to attend events in locations across the UK)
Hours: Part time 3 days per week, with the option to explore a full-time role
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Generous pension scheme with a 12% employer contribution, life assurance, income protection, private health and dental cover, annual health checks, employee assistance support and a strong focus on work life balance.
Closing date: 9:00am, 26th Jan 2026
First stage interview (online) - 11th / 13th February
Second stage interview (in person at the office in Victoria) - 23rd / 24th February
About the Role
We are seeking a Programme and Grants Assistant to support our work with partners, communities and projects focused on fair and sustainable ways of living and positive environmental and cultural change.
This is a varied and hands-on role, supporting events, early-stage project development and grant-making activity through research, coordination and programme administration. You will play an important part in helping people come together, developing ideas into fundable projects, and ensuring our programmes and grants run smoothly.
What you will do:
- Support the planning and delivery of partner events, workshops and community convenings, including logistics, communications and on-the-day coordination
- Help welcome and engage participants, creating a friendly and inclusive environment
- Carry out research to support early-stage project and programme development
- Assist with grant-making processes, including due diligence, administration, record-keeping and monitoring
- Coordinate information between partners, grant applicants and internal colleagues
- Maintain accurate records, schedules and documentation across programmes
- Manage a delegated small grants portfolio including assessment, recognition and award
- Undertake research and present insights to inform grant strategy and priorities
- Draft clear and concise papers and proposals for Trustee meetings
- Manage website updates and grants and contact databases , and use digital tools to visualise ecosystems of organisations and initiatives
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience supporting events or community convenings, either in a paid role or through volunteering
- Enjoys working with people and has the confidence and warmth to welcome and engage diverse groups
- Is highly organised, reliable and comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines
- Has a genuine interest in fair and sustainable ways of living and environmental and cultural or societal change
- Brings curiosity, initiative and a collaborative approach to their work
- Has good research and analytical skills, able to summarise and present information clearly for a range of audiences including partners, trustee and in public facing contexts
- Has strong IT skills and experience in a range of different digital tools
About the Organisation
The Trust’s work focuses on systems change for more equitable and ecologically viable futures. We take a cultural approach, paying attention to the underlying assumptions, values, and ways of organising life that shape how societies function. The Trust supports grant-making and early-stage experimentation in ideas and practices that challenge inherited assumptions and explore alternative ways of organising our systems and relationships.
The Trust also works with the Aurora Trust and Mark Leonard Trust on the Climate Change Collaboration; and seeks to improve the effectiveness of literacy teaching in primary and secondary education for children with learning difficulties, including dyslexia.
The Trust is at an exciting stage in its evolution and is looking for a new team member to support our new and emerging ways of working.
Use of AI in applications
Applications are reviewed by people, not systems. While AI tools may be used in a supportive way, applicants are encouraged to present their skills, experience and values authentically and in their own voice.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Events Organiser, Events Coordinator, Events Marketing, Events Administrator, Events Administration, Programme Assistant, Grants Assistant, Programme and Grants Assistant, Events Assistant.
Thank you!
Head of People
We are delighted to share this new and exciting opportunity for a Head of People to join a values-driven and dynamic organisation.
Position: Head of People
Location: Manchester
Salary: £48,985 per annum (pro rata to 21 hours – £29,391)
Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (21 hours)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Hybrid working, with at least 1 day per week in the Manchester office
Closing Date: Midnight, Friday 16 January 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 27 January 2026, in Manchester
Benefits: Flexible working options, pension scheme, discounted travel to work schemes, employee wellbeing assistance programme including free eye tests, personal and professional growth and development including coaching, trade union.
We reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be found before this date. Applicants must apply via the application form on our website – CVs cannot be accepted.
About the role:
As Head of People, you will lead all people-related activity across the organisation, providing practical and professional HR leadership. Reporting to the Shared Services Lead, you will drive the delivery of the People Plan, ensuring people practices reflect co-operative values and support strategic goals.
This role offers the opportunity to shape organisational culture, support senior leaders and help create an inclusive, engaging workplace where people can thrive.
Key responsibilities:
HR leadership and delivery
- To lead the organisation’s HR function, managing internal HR resource and external providers where required.
- To support the CEO, Shared Services Lead and Leadership Team in developing and delivering the People Plan, ensuring practical implementation and measurable progress.
- To advise and support the Leadership Team on workforce planning, recruitment, learning and development, performance and wellbeing.
- To develop and maintain fair, transparent and financially sustainable pay, grading and reward structures aligned with organisational values.
- To prepare and present HR reports and papers to the Leadership Team, Board and Committees, including the Remuneration Committee.
- To support the Remuneration Committee with expert HR advice, including the development of appraisal processes for senior roles.
Policy, compliance and governance
- To ensure HR policies are up to date, legally compliant and aligned with co-operative values.
- To support effective HR governance, including reporting, risk management and equality impact assessments.
- To lead regular policy reviews and staff consultation, ensuring consistent and fair application across the organisation.
Organisational development and culture
- To work closely with the Shared Services Lead and Leadership Team to foster a positive, collaborative and values-led culture.
- To coordinate and deliver learning and development programmes that build organisational capability.
- To support internal communications and engagement activity that strengthens trust and collaboration.
Employee relations and HR operations
- To line manage the HR Coordinator, ensuring delivery against organisational priorities.
- To provide professional HR advice to managers on employee relations, recruitment and performance matters, seeking legal advice where appropriate.
- To maintain constructive relationships with recognised trade unions, ensuring effective consultation.
- To oversee recruitment, onboarding and exit processes, ensuring a positive and inclusive employee experience.
- To ensure accurate HR records are maintained and confidential information is handled appropriately.
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will be passionate about people, values-driven leadership, and creating inclusive and supportive workplaces.
You will bring:
- A Level 7 CIPD qualification or equivalent experience
- Proven experience as an HR Manager or similar senior HR role, ideally within a values-led or membership organisation
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Experience developing and delivering people strategies that support organisational growth
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- The ability to manage sensitive issues with professionalism and discretion
About the organisation:
As the voice of the UK’s co-operative movement, we empower and support co-operative enterprises with specialised knowledge and expertise, to grow the co-operative economy and create a fairer society. From football clubs and farms to convenience stores and pubs, there are more than 7,000 co-operatives in the UK, each owned and controlled by their members and based on a set of shared principles and values.
As an organisation we are led by our unwavering values of solidarity, self-responsibility, equity, and honesty, therefore if you share these core values, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Other roles you may have experience in could include Head of HR, HR Manager, People and Culture Lead, Senior HR Business Partner, Director of People, or HR Lead.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Thank you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a respected and growing organisation, BPNA is looking for a highly motivated individual who can use their dedication, attention to detail and reliability to help us develop further. We are seeking to appoint a UK Short Course Co-ordinator to join our small team which is based across our Bolton and London offices. This is a full-time, permanent post based in Bolton, working 37.5 hours a week (7.5 hours per day x 5 days per week). The Short Course Co-ordinator will provide customer care as well as logistical and technical support to both online and face-to-face UK short courses.
ABOUT BPNA
The British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA) is the professional organisation for doctors who specialise in the care of children with neurological disorders. The BPNA has developed a number of educational programmes for doctors in the UK and overseas both online and face-to-face. This role directly supports the education of healthcare professionals across the UK, impacting the care of children with neurological conditions.
ABOUT YOU
This role would suit an organised, efficient and practical person with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a good deal of common sense. You will also have diplomatic skills and the ability to build good relationships. You will need to be flexible, have an ability to problem-solve on-site, provide online zoom support, set up equipment such as computers and data projectors, and to organise highly educated people whilst remaining calm and maintaining a sense of humour. We are looking for someone to join our team who will contribute to maintaining and developing our customer focused ethos.
While this role is primarily based in Bolton, there will be some UK travel with overnight stays to support in-person courses. We offer time off in lieu or overtime paid for additional hours worked.
WHY COME AND WORK FOR US?
At BPNA, we value a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work culture. The BPNA is a small organisation with big ambitions, and we work closely together to make an impact. You'll join a welcoming team that values mutual respect, flexibility, and work-life balance. We believe in continuous learning and career progression. As a member of BPNA, you'll have access to ongoing training opportunities and support for professional development, ensuring that you can grow both within this role and across future career aspirations.
We offer 25 days’ annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays) plus an additional day leave for birthday, rising to 30 days after 10 years of service and access to the Nest Pension scheme, with 6% employer contribution.
LOCATION
While this role is based in Bolton, BPNA offers hybrid working arrangements, enabling you to balance time between working from our office and from home. Your line manager will agree with you how much time you will be required to work in the office and how frequently, to achieve productivity and service levels. This could vary week to week. You should anticipate spending an increased amount of time in the office during your probationary period.
JOB PURPOSE
This role provides hands-on experience with technology support for virtual courses and event planning for in-person courses for health care professionals, equipping you with skills in both administrative and event coordination settings. All course planning and logistics are arranged from the BPNA offices.
The purpose of this role is to:
• Support the organisation and delivery of virtual short courses
• Support the organisation and delivery of face-to-face short courses
For the full Job Description and Person Specification, see the attchment below
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) through CharityJob. Your covering letter should detail how your skills and experience meet the person specification. You must have the right to work in the UK.
Closing date: 1 February 2026
Interviews aimed for: 11 February 2026
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) through CharityJob. Your covering letter should detail how your skills and experience meet the person specification. You must have the right to work in the UK.
Closing date: 1 February 2026
Interviews aimed for: 11 February 2026
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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