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Project Manager - Future Fund Programme

THE KINGS FUND

Location

London (Central), London (Greater)

Salary

£48,905 - £58,402 per annum + benefits (salary range will increase in January)

For over a century, The King’s Fund has worked to improve people’s health and care. We tackle the thorniest questions facing our health and care system, and in turn society. We do this through our research, analysis and insight; leadership and organisational development with health and care leaders; convening and events; and partnering with others. With bold thinking for better health, we’re on a mission to inspire hope and confidence that we can create a world where everyone lives a healthy life.

Shape the Future of Innovation in Health and Care 

This is a unique opportunity to join The King’s Fund and help shape the future of innovation, digital transformation, and AI preparedness in a mission-driven organisation. 

We are looking for a talented and adaptable Project Manager to support the next phase of our Future Fund programme, a strategic initiative launched in autumn 2023 to explore how emerging technologies and new ways of working can enhance our relevance, impact, and internal capability. 

The Future Fund is central to how The King’s Fund positions itself for the future. It’s about more than technology, it’s about fostering a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and human-centred innovation across the organisation. 

About the role

As Project Manager, you will: 

• Lead the day-to-day project management of the Future Fund programme, coordinating across multiple workstreams. 
• Support the delivery of key projects, including our headline initiative on AI, digital and leadership. 
• Facilitate workshops, innovation sprints, and co-creation sessions with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Work closely with our Technical Lead for AI and Automation to embed insight-led experimentation across the Fund. 
• Develop governance, reporting, and evaluation frameworks to ensure accountability and learning. 
• Help build a community of practice to support digital and AI capability across the organisation 

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguous, multi-stakeholder environments, and who brings a mix of project management expertise, creativity, and strategic thinking. 

About You:

• We’re looking for someone who: 
• Has proven experience in project management 
• Is confident working across teams and engaging diverse stakeholders 
• Brings strong organisational and communication skills 
• Is curious, collaborative, and comfortable with complexity 
• Has experience or interest in AI, digital tools, or emerging technologies.

Why join us?

The King’s Fund is an independent think tank working to improve people’s health and care in England. We combine research, policy, leadership development, and practical support to help shape a system that is compassionate, equitable, and future-ready.

This role offers the chance to be part of a programme that is helping us evolve how we work, how we lead, and how we support change across the health and care system.

Interviews plan to take place: 6 January 2026.

The Fund has an ambition to increase the diversity of our workforce and introduce careers in health and care policy to a broader range of people. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community, including those from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBT+ community. We believe that diversity of background and experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will improve the way we influence health and social care policy.

The Fund is committed to a hybrid working model that meets the organisation’s needs, while giving staff flexibility to choose between office and home working. Staff are expected to work a minimum of 40% from our central London office and are free to work more days from the office if they prefer.

Employee benefits & values

Cycle to work scheme, Employee assistance programme, Enhanced pension, Health & wellness benefits, Hybrid working, Published gender paygap

Contract: Fixed-Term, 12 months (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: £55,831- £64,871 per annum (London)

Closing Date: Friday 5th December

Interviews will be held w/c Monday 8th December

Please note, we are only considering candidates who are available immediately and may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for an Interim PMO Lead to establish and manage a Project Management Office (PMO) supporting significant organisational transformation initiatives, based in London.

About us

We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037.

Together with our partners, we support over 15,000 young people each year.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Performance and Technology, you will play a pivotal part in shaping and embedding project management excellence across Centrepoint. You’ll influence how projects are governed, ensure best practice is adopted, and support the delivery of complex change initiatives that will help drive Centrepoint’s future success.

As Interim PMO Lead, you’ll be responsible for designing and implementing a robust PMO structure that enables the organisation to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget. You will work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to establish effective governance, risk management, and reporting frameworks, ensuring that all transformation activities are aligned with Centrepoint’s strategic objectives. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference by building capability, driving continuous improvement, and embedding a culture of accountability and excellence in project delivery. Your expertise will help Centrepoint navigate change, maximise impact, and set the foundation for future growth and innovation.

Hybrid Working

Centrepoint operates a hybrid working model. The requirement is a minimum of 50% of your working week. For most full-time colleagues, this means attending the office for five days over a two-week period (e.g., two days one week and three days the next). For colleagues on different contracts (including part-time or compressed contracts) this will be adjusted accordingly.

About you

• You have proven experience leading or managing a PMO or project governance function.
• You hold a recognised professional qualification in project management (such as Prince2, APM, or Lean Six Sigma).
• You have a strong track record of delivering business transformation in large, complex organisations.
• You are confident working with a range of stakeholders, including external partners and suppliers.
• You possess excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• You are adept at implementing project management tools, reporting frameworks, and governance processes.

What you’ll be doing

• Establishing a robust PMO structure to support the delivery of a major organisational transformation, ensuring high standards of project management and governance throughout.
• Developing and implementing project reporting, dashboarding, and risk management processes to provide clear oversight and accountability for project performance.
• Collaborating with colleagues across finance, procurement, and governance to create effective approval and review mechanisms for key projects, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Supporting the wider rollout of project management best practice across Centrepoint, including training, continuous improvement frameworks, and the integration of new technologies.

Why join Centrepoint?

In return for your efforts, you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:

• 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
• Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
• Private Medical insurance
• Income protection
• Employer pension contributions of 5%
• Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
• An interest-free travel loan

At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organization.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of homelessness or using young people’s services and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.

Centrepoint’s policy is to recruit, employ and promote people based on their suitability for the work to be performed, and to this end, our aim is to ensure that all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as an Interim PMO Lead, click ‘Apply’ now!

The Family Treatment Service (TFTS) is a respected, CQC-registered, not-for-profit mental health clinic based in Wimbledon Village. We provide compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals, couples, and families, with specialist services, and a growing multidisciplinary team.

As we enter an exciting new phase of growth, we are seeking a Managing Director to take over day-to-day leadership from our founding team. This is a rare opportunity to guide a well-established and values-driven service through transition—maintaining our clinical integrity while strengthening operational systems and ensuring long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation through a structured transition period, working closely with the founders to preserve TFTS’s ethos and high standards of care.
• Oversee all business and operational functions, including HR, finance, governance, and compliance.
• Ensure full CQC and regulatory compliance, with strong governance and risk management.
• Develop and deliver a strategic plan for sustainable growth, innovation, and service development.
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture—supporting staff wellbeing, communication, and professional development.

About You

• Proven senior leadership experience in a CQC-registered healthcare, charity, or not-for-profit setting.
• Strong commercial and operational management skills with financial oversight experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills—able to lead with empathy during change.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of implementing operational improvements.
• (Desirable) Experience in mental health or family-centred services and leading organisational transformation.

Are you a Product Development Manager looking to make a significant and critical impact?

The Royal College of Radiologists are looking for a Learning Programmes Development Manager to lead the design, development, Go To Market planning and launch of new short courses. In this role you’ll drive horizon scanning and ideation, lead cross-functional teams, and shape our portfolio to meet both educational and commercial goals.

RCR Learning supports the professional development of clinical radiologists and oncologists throughout their careers. We design and deliver  innovative learning programmes that respond to the real challenges of clinical practice. Our portfolio includes in-person, live online and blended courses alongside lecture series and conferences and we’re ambitious to grow.
In this is strategic, hands-on role you’ll shape our portfolio, drive innovation, and deliver high-impact education that improves patient care.

What you’ll do: 

• Own and manage the new product development (NPD) process for live and blended learning programmes. 
• Lead the end-to-end design, development and pilot delivery of CPD courses and other learning programmes.
• Lead go to market (GTM) planning and execution for new and re-launched learning programmes to achieve RCR Learning’s commercial targets.
• Plan, undertake and synthesise market research and user testing activities to ensure new products are innovative, meet market demand and are financially viable.
• Lead reviews and redevelopment of existing short courses, ensuring products evolve to meet learners’ needs and market changes.

What you’ll need: 

• Proven success in developing programmes which blend educational rigour with industry/market relevance.
• Strong experience in learning design, product development and GTM planning.
• Commercial acumen and a user-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams.

You’ll be part of a passionate, collaborative team committed to improving patient care through education. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real impact in the medical education space.

If you bring experience in product development, learning design for mid-career professionals and a commercial outlook, we’d love to hear from you.

Why join us:

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

We are recruiting an Area Manager who will be forward-thinking and values-driven and will lead the strategic development and delivery of PAPYRUS’ Community Services across England South and East. 

What you will do:

• Effective leadership of PAPYRUS strategy in your Area 
• Ensure that PAPYRUS is represented in your Area at appropriate local and regional Suicide Prevention groups and bodies
• Manage Service Delivery in your area
• Ensure data is collected and recorded properly to enable impact demonstration and business development 
• Develop and deliver a strategic plan for Community Services in your Area
• Build and sustain good relationships with commissioning bodies in respect of your Area
• Drive the effective performance of the Area by providing leadership which sets high expectations for staff, addresses development needs and tackles any poor performance effectively.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent professional qualification in Leadership, Management, Health, Social Care, Social Sciences, Education, Business Development, Community Work, or Public Health
• Proven experience of building, managing and enabling a successful team, supporting their development, and managing their performance.
• Experience of identifying new approaches to underpin strategy and progressing new opportunities and translating these into sustainable, funded projects in the community
• Previous experience of preparing a budget, securing funding for projects/ programmes and having financial accountability for successful implementation
• Foster and cultivate opportunities for funded work on a sustainable footing
• Awareness of the issues around safeguarding and how these can affect young people and adults at risk.
• Ability to consider equality, diversity and inclusivity in all your decisions and actions

Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.

Salary: £48,226 per annum (SCP 37) progressing by increments to £52,413 per annum (SCP 41)

Hours: 36 hours per week  

Location: Home based in South and East England

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership, enhanced sick pay and enhanced parental pay. Please visit our website for more details.

Closing date: 7th December 2025

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.

PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.

For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.

By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity’s values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient, and Collaborative.

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Brief role description 

You will be supported by the Head of Corporate Development and Partnerships to be creative in how they grow and uplift new income generation across corporate partnerships. You will have an entrepreneurial approach to your work to identify and attract new organisations whilst maintaining excellent relationships with our established partners, focusing on stewardship, renewals and smart uplifts.

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Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website

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Eager to know more about the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached

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What’s in it for you? Check out our Benefits.

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Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by Tuesday, 16 December 2025.

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Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team 

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Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. ​

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

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Network Development Manager

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Network Development Manager

North of England

£32596 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Ref:73REC

Full time 37.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working

Base: England: Yorkshire & Midlands / Hybrid. The role involves in-person meetings and site visits.

Contract: Permanent

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a fantastic chance to join the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, working within the Delivery Team as our new Network Development Manager.

As the Network Development Manager, you will be required to oversee the planning, delivery, and evaluation of active travel infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and compliance standards. The role combines technical expertise, project leadership, community engagement, and strategic planning to enhance the National Cycle Network (NCN) and related infrastructure. You will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver impactful, sustainable outcomes.

Some duties will include:

· Lead on the management of active travel infrastructure design and construction projects from concept through to construction /implementation and evaluation.

· Plan, organise and attend community engagement activities to ensure collaborative approach to projects.

· Day to day management of inter-disciplinary project teams.

· Share knowledge, expertise and evidence through written reports and presentations to update and influence key external stakeholders (e,g. land owners and local authorities) and volunteers.

· Contribute to planning the future network and developing a vision and clarity of what the NCN is seeking to achieve in their area.

· Quantitative and qualitative data analysis and reporting to demonstrate project progress and impact.

This role involves regular travel, with work taking place at different locations to support and deliver projects for the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

· A practical working knowledge of principles and standard practices within active travel infrastructure including an awareness of spatial planning and transport planning.

· Using recognised technical expertise to produce project outputs (for technical roles).

· Knowledge of local and regional transport planning authorities and their processes and priorities.

· Knowledge of active travel network design and best practise.

· Working knowledge of health and safety legislation and practice including construction regulations.

· Experience of managing projects and understanding of how to follow the project management delivery frameworks

· Experience of contributing to business development through opportunity generation, bid writing, budget preparation.

WHAT WE OFFER

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.

Wellbeing Support

· 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees

· Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)

· Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about

· Free, confidential support service available 24/7

· Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme

Financial Benefits

· Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust

· Bike, computer and season ticket loans

· Discount benefits

· London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).

· Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly Policies

· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

· Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

· Application deadline: 23:59, 07 December 2025.

· Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week of 15 December 2025

To apply, please complete our online application form.

· We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.

· Adjustments are available throughout the application process.

Want to explore more roles?

We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.

Adjustments are available throughout the application process.

Our Values

· We are always learning

· Championing equity

· Taking ownership

· Delivering Together

Contract: Permanent
Salary: £39,434–£46,109 (London) / £35,294–£41,969 (North)
Closing Date: 1st December
Interviews will be held w/c Monday 8th December

Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Corporate Development Manager to join our ambitious Corporate Fundraising Team.

About us

We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills, helping them back into education, training and employment.
Our mission is simple and bold: to end youth homelessness by 2037.

Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people each year.

About the team

This is an exciting new role within our growing Corporate Development function, part of a 12-strong Corporate Fundraising team. The team has secured significant income growth over the past three years, and this position forms a key part of our strategy to increase high-value fundraising through proactive new business acquisition.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across Fundraising, Partnerships and the wider organisation to create compelling, strategic corporate partnerships that deliver meaningful impact for young people.

Hybrid Working

Centrepoint operates a hybrid working model. The requirement is a minimum of 50% of your working week spent in the office. For most full-time colleagues, this means attending the office for five days over a two-week period (e.g., two days one week and three the next).

About you

You will be an energetic and strategic new business fundraiser with:

• Experience securing high-value, multi-year corporate partnerships
• A strong track record in cold new business acquisition and developing ambitious, tailored proposals
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong financial planning, budgeting and reporting capabilities
• Experience managing pipelines through CRM systems such as Raisers Edge
• A collaborative working style, with the confidence to work across diverse teams to shape impactful partnerships

What you’ll be doing

• Securing new corporate partnerships worth £100k–£1m, from both warm and cold leads
• Managing a dynamic pipeline, using Raisers Edge to report on progress, insight and pipeline health
• Developing strategic, compelling proposals and pitches that meet partner and organisational needs
• Leading the development of a new Corporate Advisory Programme, supporting a network that drives introductions and opportunity growth
• Supporting the Senior Corporate Business Development Manager with large-scale (£1m+) bids and planning
• Ensuring a seamless transition of new partners to the Partnerships team, enabling long-term success
• Delivering project work that improves team performance, win rates and income growth

What we’re looking for

• Experience securing or developing high-value corporate partnerships
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Confidence handling multiple priorities and deadlines
• Clear, accurate financial reporting skills
• Experience writing winning proposals and presenting persuasively
• A commitment to Centrepoint’s values and our mission to end youth homelessnes

Why join Centrepoint?

In return for your efforts, you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training, and a wide range of benefits, including:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 27)
• Healthcare cash plan
• Private medical insurance
• Income protection
• Employer pension contributions of 5%
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Interest-free travel loan

At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all of our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organization.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of homelessness or using young people’s services and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.

Centrepoint’s policy is to recruit, employ and promote people on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed, and to this end, our aim is to ensure that all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Corporate Development Manager click ‘Apply’ now!

Do you want to manage the fundraising strategy for the only charity dedicated to building a global community that supports board directors to advance climate and nature governance? 

Chapter Zero Alliance is at an exciting inflection point, supporting a high-impact chapter network active in over 70 countries through our programme: the Climate Governance Initiative. We are looking for a Senior Manager, Global Development to play a pivotal role in diversifying and growing our income, ensuring the long-term sustainability and impact of our mission. This is a unique opportunity to help us translate a critical global need into tangible, well-funded programmes that drive measurable change on corporate boards worldwide. 

Offer and Benefits 

• Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum 

• Contract: Permanent, Full-time 37.5 hours per week (0.8 part-time considered) 

• Location: Office-based / Hybrid within the UK (Central Cambridge-based office) 

• Annual Leave: 27 days, plus Bank Holidays and discretionary Christmas shutdown 

• Pension: Generous 8% employer pension contributions (no match required) 

• Wellbeing: Group life assurance, employee assistance programme and health cash plan 

The Role: Senior Manager, Global Development  

You'll bring significant development experience, strategic leadership and hands-on delivery to the identification, securing, and management of significant grants from philanthropic foundations, institutional donors, trusts, and statutory funders globally. You'll build and nurture high-value relationships, coordinate fundraising initiatives, and establish the robust infrastructure for effective grant management across our global network. 

Key Responsibilities - Drive Strategy and Deliver Impact 

• Fundraising Strategy and Pipeline Management: Contribute to the design of an ambitious global grant fundraising strategy and manage its implementation. You'll conduct market research, qualify new opportunities, and maintain a robust prospect pipeline to expand our existing funding base. This will involve the coordination and project management of outreach and engagement activities. 

• Proposal Development and Budgeting: Lead the creation of compelling, high-quality concept notes and multi-year funding proposals, aligned with funder priorities and including accurate, transparent budgets. 

• Donor Stewardship and Reporting: Be a key representative for Chapter Zero Alliance with funders, serving as a key liaison for funder-related operational queries. You'll work with the wider team to ensure timely and accurate narrative and financial reporting, managing communications to foster long-term engagement.

• Grant Management and Administration: Oversee our current funding portfolio, manage grant administration, collaborate with Finance on forecasting. 

• Internal Coordination: Facilitate and support our Development Working Group as well as manage core systems: CRM, funder contacts and documentation. Work closely with senior leadership, including the CEO, and project teams across our global network to align fundraising with programme delivery and provide critical performance analysis.

Who We're Looking For 

This role requires a dedicated fundraising professional with a proven track record of successfully securing significant grant funding. You're a strategic thinker and relationship builder with exceptional bid-writing skills and an innate ability to translate complex programme needs into compelling proposals. 

Essential Expertise 

• Significant experience working in institutional fundraising or partnership management within the non-profit or development sector. 

• Knowledge of the climate-related trust and grants sector internationally and in the UK. 

• Demonstrable track record of successfully achieving income targets (minimum six-figure funds, including multi-year grants) from philanthropic foundations, institutional donors, trusts or statutory sources. 

• Strategic relationship-building skills working with grant makers and partners. 

• Effective bid writing, delivering clear, persuasive, and well-structured proposals and reports tailored to align with grant priorities.

• Strong financial and strategic planning skills, including KPIs, grant compliance and reporting. 

• Sound understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing fundraising within the charity sector, including the standards set by the Fundraising Regulator, the Charity Commission’s expectations around fundraising practices, and data protection obligations under GDPR. 

• Exceptional organisational and project management skills - you can navigate multiple deadlines and competing global priorities with ease. 

Desirable Skills That Will Set You Apart 

• Experience coordinating cross-departmental or cross-regional working groups. 

• A genuine passion for the global climate, development, or social impact sectors - understanding the urgency of our mission. 

• Experience using CRM/project management/fundraising databases. Core Competencies 

• Strategic thinking, planning and analytical skills, able to translate complex programme needs into compelling proposals. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities. 

• Project management. 

• Able to balance short-term priorities with longer-term strategic activities. 

• High attention to detail and highly accurate. 

• Collaborative working style and proactive attitude. 

• Commitment to our mission, values, and ethical fundraising principles. 

The principles of diversity, inclusion, respect, responsibility and sustainability are at the heart of our charity. We want to support our people to balance their personal and professional lives and we believe our range of benefits encourages this. Nothing beats face time with our colleagues to promote creativity and collaboration; we’ve therefore adopted a blended working model of home and office arrangements.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability.

We have a legal responsibility to ensure you are eligible to live and work in the UK. 

Any information given will be processed for employment selection and statistical purposes in line with our Data Protection Policy. 

Interviews will be held during December and January.

Every child with cancer deserves the chance to survive. As Business Development Manager, you’ll grow corporate partnerships that deliver life-saving care.

Business Development Manager

Salary: £40,000–£45,000 p/a, depending on experience
Location: Hybrid – Home working with Thursdays in our Central London office
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week (flexible working considered)

Every child with cancer deserves the chance to survive, no matter where they are born. But in many low-income countries, too many lives are still lost to a curable disease. At World Child Cancer, we are committed to changing this reality. We partner with hospitals across Africa and Asia to improve early diagnosis, strengthen healthcare systems, remove barriers to treatment and ensure children and their families receive the holistic support they need to survive and thrive.

About the role

This is a newly created and high-impact role, perfect for someone who wants to build and drive a corporate fundraising programme with ambition. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, you will shape our corporate income strategy, identify exciting new business opportunities, and cultivate high-value, multi-year partnerships that accelerate our mission.

Your work will open doors, build brand visibility and unlock support from companies who want to make a measurable difference to children facing cancer across the world. A significant part of the role will be to develop new business.

What you’ll do

· Lead the development of World Child Cancer’s corporate fundraising portfolio, unearthing and securing new six- and seven-figure partners

· Develop strategic plans and a compelling suite of partnership opportunities, benefits and supporter engagement products

· Proactively engage with and cultivate relationships with new donors and steward existing funders.

· Attend key networking and industry events to build visibility and pipeline

· Work collaboratively to create powerful proposals, cases for support and investment-ready budgets

What we’re looking for

We’re searching for someone experienced in corporate fundraising, who cares about our mission, is proactive, confident and experienced in developing new business.

You’ll bring:

• A successful track record in high-value business development or corporate fundraising, including securing six-figure, multi-year support
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability and confidence to interact with new and existing companies
• Experience of successfully developing cultivation plans to engage new funders
• Ability to research and identify potential new funders
• Ability to translate complex programme detail into compelling pitches, proposals and reports
• Ability to help develop and report on project budgets
• Experience to multi-task and prioritise efficiently
• A collaborative and proactive mindset, and ability to work on own initiative
• A commitment to improving the lives of children with cancer globally
• Understanding of project management

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a small, ambitious and supportive team with a proven track record and the scope to grow. With corporate fundraising still an under-developed income stream at World Child Cancer, there is a genuine opportunity to make your mark, influence strategy, and see the impact of your work on children and families around the world.

Terms of employment:

• Generous 8% employer pension contribution after 3 months
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + an additional day at Christmas
• Hybrid working with flexibility

· Location: Hybrid working, with 1 day per week in the office in London, on Thursdays

If you want your work to matter and want to help drive life-changing progress in childhood cancer survival, this could be the role for you.

Business Manager – Institute for Turnaround

Salary: £35,000-£42,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Hours: 35-hour week with flexible working as required.

Contract: Permanent

Location: Office-based role in the City of London with some working from home (typically onsite Tuesday-Thursday, with flexibility required)

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Context:  The Institute for Turnaround (The IFT) is the UK’s leading membership organisation for turnaround experts. Our members and corporate partner organisations help underperforming businesses avoid unnecessary insolvencies. IFT members preserve jobs and livelihoods, uphold local industries, protect economic value and strengthen public service organisations.

This role will suit an experienced administrative professional whose emotional intelligence is highly developed, who is tech savvy, quick to learn and who can take ownership of projects and problem-solve with maturity in a complex and fast-paced environment.

You will be working with a small high performing and friendly team who are busy supporting senior and smart business leaders by providing unparalleled accreditation, professional development, knowledge and networking opportunities and advocacy for turnaround excellence.

Recruitment process:

· The recruitment process will comprise an interview involving a presentation from you, plus a short task.

· Interviews will take place in person/on site during the week commencing 15th December

Application:

· Please find the JD and person specification attached. 

· Submit CV and a short covering letter setting out suitability according to the person specification  by 5pm on Thursday 4th December.

• We will not be able to consider CVs without a cover letter addressing the person specification.

• No AI generated applications please.
• No agencies please.

The Partnerships Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering Youth Futures Foundation’s Employer Strategy.

You will embed and scale evidence-based practice across employer networks to create systemic change in how employers recruit, develop and retain young people.

This role suits someone skilled at translating strategy into delivery — influencing employer behaviour and embedding Youth Futures’ evidence into employer practice.

• You will bring experience of driving behaviour or practice change through partnerships, combined with a passion for tackling youth unemployment and a strong interest in equity, diversity and inclusion issues.
• You will need solid relationship-building and collaboration skills, and the ability to manage people and performance to deliver measurable impact.
• An understanding of how inclusive employment practices and workplace cultures can improve outcomes for young people — particularly those facing disadvantage.

This role can be based at our Birmingham, Leeds or London hub. We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home.

For more information on this role, please download our recruitment pack.

Due to receiving high volumes of interest in our opportunities, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.

Corporate Partnership Manager
Alton, Hampshire
(flexible/remote but with regular visits to the charity’s head office)
37.5 hours per week
Permanent
C£40,000-45,000 depending on experience

Over the last five years we have increased the number of individuals and organisation supporting the charity from 800 to more than 3,500 a year. The charity is set to build on this success and aims to continue this growth, so that we can reach more patients and provide additional support at a time when it is more critical than ever for kidney patients.

The Corporate Partnership Manager will play a key role in this growth. Our Corporate Partnership income has grown from zero in 2020 to c£2.3 million in 2025. It is a very exciting time to be joining the charity and our Fundraising team.

Primarily, you will be responsible for building engagement and driving new income via charity of the year partnerships, corporate partnerships, and employee fundraising. You will manage the Corporate Partnership Officer who is developing a growing portfolio of supporters across different sectors. You will also work closely with the Events Manager, Trust & Foundation Manager, Head of Fundraising and Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications as well as the wider Fundraising team to promote and support all opportunities to drive corporate income growth.

Alongside the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications who takes a special interest in the charity’s Corporate Partnerships, you will be tasked with planning, implementing, and delivering the activities, programmes and processes required to grow corporate income from c£2.3m in 2025 to even greater levels over the coming years.

You will do this by stewarding the significant number of existing relationships and partnerships we already hold and maximising any opportunities that exist via our current partnerships and relationships. A key part of this role will require you to develop new opportunities and secure significant income (5-and-6 figure partnerships) through proactive engagement to and through our supporters, beneficiaries, networks, and contacts.

The right candidate will have a proven record of generating strategic partnerships that result in 5-and 6-figure corporate income, building strong and rewarding relationships, with stewardships skills that generate long term support for the charity. You will be a driven and enthusiastic fundraiser with experience of cultivating new relationships across a range of businesses and sectors.

The role will adapt and develop with the individual and offers huge potential for personal and career development.

What we offer

Working at Kidney Care UK is incredibly rewarding and you will see the life-changing impact that the charity has on kidney patients and their familie:

• Flexi-time – we are flexible about start and finish times, and flexible about your location.
• Annual and Christmas leave – we offer 25 days annual leave for full time employees plus bank holidays. We also close for three days between Christmas and New Year, and you don’t need to take this from your annual leave allowance.
• Pension – you’ll be eligible for and auto-enrolled into a pension scheme.
• Health cashback plan – ability to claim back a wide variety of routine medical treatments.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a wide variety of support including counselling, health resources and advice.
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Learning and development – you’ll be able to access the full benefits of our membership of Fundraising Everywhere and Charity Comms.

Join Barnardo's North West Fostering Service as a Practice Manager

Barnardo's is one of the UK's leading children's charities, and our North West Fostering Service is committed to providing safe, nurturing, and supportive homes for children and young people. We are now seeking a passionate and skilled Practice Manager to join our dedicated team.

 

About the Role

As a Practice Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting a team of Supervisory Social Workers to provide high-quality care. You will:

Supervise, support, and develop Supervisory Social Workers to ensure the best outcomes for children and carers.
Undertake Quality Assurance of all reports, assessments, annual reviews that have been completed by a Supervisory Social Worker for our carers.
Have a lead area to develop the service
Contribute to the matching process and placement stability.
Oversee our duty and recruitment processes
Work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including LA, commissioning teams, children, families, carers, and professionals.
Maintain accurate and timely records in line with regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with NMS and Fostering Regulations

 

We're seeking someone who is:

A qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent) registered with Social Work England.
Experienced in fostering or children's social care.
Skilled in building strong, supportive relationships.
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Able to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends (on call rota)

Why Barnardo's?

A supportive and inclusive working environment.
Access to high-quality training and development.
Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
Opportunities to grow within a respected national charity
Regular supportive supervision with experienced fostering service manager

 

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about improving the lives of children and supporting foster carers to thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

 

Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. 

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. 

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. 

Benefits
Workplace Offer: What it means for you

Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role.

Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
Service related sick pay from day 1
Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
Cycle2work scheme
Interest free season ticket loans
Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
20% discount at Barnardo's stores
Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer
*T&C's apply based on contract

About Barnardo's
 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Closing Date: 30 November 2025