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We can’t fix issues like poverty, inequality, health and climate change alone. We are fully conscious of the scale of the challenge that faces the country and the urgent need to respond. That’s why the School for Social Entrepreneurs exists, to empower and equip people with entrepreneurial ideas and solutions to grow the social economy. The social economy is a movement of organisations and enterprises that prioritise people and planet. Together, we are committed to tackling the greatest social and environmental challenges of our time.This is a new and exciting role at a significant time of growth for the School for Social Entrepreneurs. In the coming year. we are developing new programmes, working with leaders who are developing small community led social and environmental projects as well as leading larger charities and social businesses developing social investment and housing solutions.
We’re not a traditional funder. Our grants tend to be small, but they punch above their weight, helping social and environmental entrepreneurs take the next step to grow their organisations. Our grants run alongside learning programmes, challenging and supporting leaders. We’re innovative in how we do this, through both traditional and enterprise grants. We lead on Match Trading™, a grant that challenges leaders to grow their trading income, and we are working on further grants innovations.
You will work with our Grants Team, Project Co-ordinators and Assessment Lead to develop and support grant management across a range of programmes. Your role will be to lead on specific programmes, including supporting assessment, onboarding and grant management. You will ensure that grantees are fully supported to manage their grants and ensure that grant management is compliant, auditable, efficient, and timely. You will support the development of grant policies and processes, writing grant paperwork and documentation, overseeing payments, and reporting to the wider Programmes Team and others about our work.
You don’t need to have managed grants before, but you do need to have a good understanding of a wide range enterprises and charities, gained through experience of training, business consultancy or development support. You will have a good understanding of business models, legal structures and financial systems that social and environmental organisations and community run and owned businesses may use. You will need to understand social enterprise finances, be able to read accounts, budgets, cashflows and have a good knowledge of social enterprise income streams.
We need someone who understands how hard it is to start up and grow social and environmental enterprises and can support people from diverse backgrounds in managing their grant, finances and growing their business.
Are you up for the challenge?
Interviews: Friday 18th and Friday 25th September (online)
Registered Charity
21 - 50
To equip people with skills, funding, and networks to realise their potential, improve lives and protect the planet.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Pride in Place Programme Co-ordinator for Immingham
Hosted by Oasis Community Partnerships, working for the towns of Immingham & Habrough
Hours: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Contract Type: Fixed Term (subject to programme funding)
Salary: Grade B Salary - £42,752.00 (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Would you like to help shape the future of Immingham?
Would you like to lead a transformational programme driven by local people?
Would you like to bring together residents, businesses and partners to create lasting place-based change?
Oasis are hosting excited to be able to host this role as part of the Pride in Place Programme for Immingham and Habrough. Pride in Place is a significant Government investment designed to empower local communities to shape and deliver a long-term vision for their area. Working with residents, businesses, public services, elected members and local organisations, the programme seeks to build stronger communities, improve local places and create opportunities for future generations.
The programme is seeking an ambitious, experienced and highly organised Programme Co-ordinator to lead the delivery of the Pride in Place Programme in Immingham & Habrough . This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in coordinating a community-led regeneration programme, ensuring local voices are at the heart of decision making and helping to create a lasting legacy for the area.
The successful candidate will provide visible place leadership, supporting the Neighbourhood Board to develop and deliver a 10-year Regeneration Plan and a 4-year Investment Plan. They will oversee programme governance, stakeholder engagement, project management, financial monitoring and compliance with government funding requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating the development and submission of the Pride in Place 10-Year Regeneration Plan and 4-Year Investment Plan.
- Supporting and servicing the Neighbourhood Board, including governance, reporting and administration.
- Acting as a Place Leader, fostering collaboration across communities, organisations and sectors.
- Managing programme delivery, ensuring compliance with Government guidance and funding requirements.
- Leading community engagement activities and ensuring residents are central to programme development.
- Developing project plans, risk registers, reporting systems and performance monitoring frameworks.
- Supporting procurement processes and the commissioning of consultants, contractors and delivery partners.
- Managing budgets, financial reporting and audit requirements in partnership with the local authority.
- Building and maintaining productive relationships with government departments, local authorities, community organisations and other stakeholders.
- Acting as an ambassador for the programme and championing local aspirations.
The successful post holder must have:
- A degree-level qualification, professional qualification (Level 4-5) or equivalent relevant experience.
- Significant experience of leading complex programmes, projects or partnerships.
- Experience of stakeholder engagement, partnership working and community consultation.
- Strong programme and project management skills, including risk management and reporting.
- Experience of budget management and financial accountability.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders.
- Knowledge of grant-funded programmes and governance processes.
- The ability to analyse complex information and develop practical solutions.
- A commitment to inclusion, community participation and the Oasis ethos and values.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends when required.
As part of the package, Oasis offers:
- A pension scheme offering a 7% employer contribution.
- A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).
- Policies which promote wellbeing and are family friendly.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference within local communities.
To apply
Please apply by sending your CV and a Supporting Statement via Charity Jobs. Contact details can also be found on our website.
Please expand on your CV to tell us about the relevant skills, experience and qualifications you have that relate to the job description and person specification.
Recruitment timetable
Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 1st September 2026
Stage 1 Interview (30 minutes Teams Conversation):
- Tuesday 8th September 2026, or Thursday 10th September 2026, or Friday 11th September 2026
Stage 2 Interview:
- Wednesday 16th September 2026, or Thursday 17th September 2026
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks where applicable.
The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.
Registered Charity No. 1163889.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.