Business development manager jobs in manchester

Candidates located in Newcastle upon Tyne or London are preferred due to office location and will work on a hybrid basis, though applicants from other UK areas may also be considered.

We are seeking a collaborative and forward-thinking professional to help drive the implementation, integration and ongoing support of a wide range of platforms across the organisation.  You will work with key systems including our Enterprise Management Systems (Access Group) and Microsoft technologies such as Windows 365, SharePoint, Power BI, Copilot, Azure, Intune and the Microsoft 365 client suite.  You will also collaborate with third-party partners to develop and maintain interfaces with cloud-based platforms including Beacon CRM, Cascade HR, and AdvicePro.  Experience in developing Power Apps – or similar mainstream app development tools – would be advantageous. 

As part of this role, you’ll explore how emerging technologies including AI and automation, can enhance NEA’s operations, helping us to work more efficiently and make a greater impact.

We’re looking for someone with a strong, current and broad technical background, who can balance organisational priorities with the varied needs of different teams.  You will play a pivotal role in managing NEA’s operational and digital infrastructure, ensuring our systems are reliable, secure and continuously improved.  This includes overseeing IT services, digital platforms and cybersecurity measures, while identifying opportunities for innovation and development across the charity.

What you will need to succeed

You will be a technically strong, strategically minded and forward-looking individual who is passionate about leveraging technology to create real social impact.  You should have:

• Demonstrable experience in managing and implementing Microsoft environments
• Strong understanding of information systems, networks, and security
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex projects
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proven experience with cloud technologies, ERP systems, and cybersecurity frameworks (preferred)
• Demonstrable experience developing Power Apps or mainstream apps (advantageous)

You will thrive in this role if you are proactive, innovative, and able to see the bigger picture, balancing technical expertise with organisational priorities to deliver impactful solutions across the charity.

Hybrid and home working is subject to necessary H&S and GDPR checks. Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their Right to Work in the UK.

About the Foundation

We’re an independent charitable foundation funded by Lloyds Banking Group. We work in partnership with small and local charities, people and communities, changing lives and working towards a more just and compassionate society.

This is an exciting time to join Lloyds Bank Foundation. We are coming to the end of our strategy period and under the leadership of a new CEO, we are developing and rolling out our new strategy, brand and values. We believe this will enable us to turbocharge our work, allowing us to have an even bigger impact to create social change and cohesion and ensuring people in England and Wales are in a good place. 

About the Programme

The Foundation has been awarded a £2.1m grant by the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) to deliver a pilot as part of it's Grant Holder Support programme. This pilot, Investing in the Power of Civil Society (IIPCS), will support up to 640 charities across the Northwest, Southwest of England and Yorkshire and Humber . 

Delivered in partnership with eight organisations — IVAR, Groundwork UK and local trusts, CAST, The School for Social Entrepreneurs, NCVO, Voice4Change England, the AVOCADO Foundation and Access (advisory) — the pilot will offer diagnostic-led, tailored and relational support to help organisations strengthen their work.

Support will focus on resilience, environmental impact, readiness for AI and digital technology, enabling participating charities to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. With a strong emphasis on equity and access, the pilot is designed to ensure organisations of all sizes and backgrounds can benefit.

We will be using a test-and-learn approach — trying out new ways of supporting charities, learning from what works and what doesn’t, and using those insights to improve future programmes. This approach will help shape NLCF’s future support for both grant holders and grant seekers, strengthen the Foundation and partners’ own development practice, and contribute to wider learning across the sector.

About the Role

As Relationship Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering this new, collaborative pilot programme. You’ll be the key point of contact for grant holders referred into the programme, guiding them through a diagnostic process, co-creating tailored development plans, and connecting them with the right support.

You’ll also work closely with National Lottery Community Fund Funding Officers, helping them make confident and effective referrals. Your work will ensure that learning from these relationships directly informs the future design of the programme and how the UK’s largest non-statutory community funder supports small charities.

This is a highly relational role that requires empathy, curiosity, and a deep understanding of the voluntary sector.

The Benefits 

• Salary of £48,240 per annum (FTE)
• There is flexibility as to where this role is based; however, regular travel to London and across England will be required, with some overnight stays
• A further list of benefits can be found on the Lloyds Bank Foundation website. 

About You

You are passionate about supporting small and local charities and have a strong understanding of the challenges they face. 

You bring experience of working directly with organisations to identify development goals, build capacity, and improve service delivery.

You are a confident relationship-builder, able to engage with a wide range of stakeholders—from charity leaders to funders and delivery partners. You are organised, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Strong knowledge of the voluntary sector, particularly small and local charities.
• Experience supporting organisations through capacity-building or development work.
• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, both in-person and virtually.
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills.
• Confidence using CRM systems and digital tools.
• A commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice.

Experience working in partnerships or consortia, or familiarity with test-and-learn approaches, would be a bonus.

So, if you’re ready to bring your expertise to a collaborative, test-and-learn programme as a Relationship Manager, please apply via the button shown. We are hoping for an immediate start for the position or as soon as possible thereafter. 

• The deadline for applications is Sunday 7th December at 23:30. 
• Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held online on Thursday 18th December.

Here at the Leadership Skills Foundation we aim to provide the best support for all centres looking to start their journey with us through delivering our recognised leadership qualifications, awards and programmes. Over the past 40+ years we have supported millions of young people to develop essential leadership skills through achieving our courses.

Over 2,500 organisations (centres) across the education and community sectors are already on their leadership journey with us. With an aim of reaching over 200,000 young people per year through our leadership offer by 2028, this role will be integral to ensuring a centre’s journey with the Leadership Skills Foundation is an effortless one.

Having recently settled into our new identity and expanding the portfolio of programmes we have on offer, this role will work closely with our Business Development team, Admin team and Quality Assurance team to ensure that our existing delivery centres are sufficiently supported to forge a sustainable leadership pathway.

We’re looking for someone to adopt a consistent relationship management process to support all staff at existing delivery centres and to on-board new centres. Organisation and efficiency, along with a clear communication style and an ability to effectively manage data are essential skills for this role. This role necessitates that the successful candidate be creative with their ideas to enable the successful relationship management of our centres, while also effectively handling phone calls, emails and queries via an online live chat function.

Role Purpose:

1. Provide appropriate support to centres when they contact the Leadership Skills Foundation.
2. Establish consistent and robust engagement and relationship management practices including logging touch points and interpreting data with a variety of our customers.
3. Respond to centre enquiries, help resolve technical issues and potential issues to delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personalised support via effective relationship management strategies to support customers with any queries and issues across the customer journey in line with the Customer Experience Strategy.
• Proactively seek opportunities to create and maintain strong working relationships with centres that seek support from the organisation via central communication channels (phone, emails and live chat).
• Provide proactive and customised centre outreach that constantly seeks to elevate the experience of existing centres including recording accurate and timely customer intelligence.
• Resolve programme/service issues, troubleshoot challenges and support centres that are having difficulty accessing resources, registering their course(s) and/or learners.
• Support centres as they work through various policies and procedures. For example, the maintain and withdrawal procedures.
• Support Business Development strategies to meet agreed objectives and budgets.
• Utilise insight and reporting systems (various) to provide analysis and updates in relation to learner registrations and other centre insight metrics.
• Ensure sales planning, pipeline and forecasting exercises are completed on a regular basis, including annual budgeting to maximise learner and programme registration opportunities.
• Any other centre-facing tasks that need completing at various times of the year.
• To carry out any other duties as requested to support the work of the Leadership Skills Foundation commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of the post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training.

Skills & Experience:

Essential

• Experience in a customer facing role with an emphasis on customer services
• Experience of working on own initiative and being a self-starter
• An understanding of the principles and importance of data capture to support decision making
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as confidence to express your ideas
• Creative thinking and solutions focused when addressing challenges
• Ability to present information concisely using Microsoft Office programmes
• Experience of using databases and managing data
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Able to multi-task, work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines
• A passion for helping every young person to realise their potential through leadership skill development and volunteering

Desirable

• Experience of working in a remote or home working environment
• Analytical thinking and evaluation skills
• Experience of using or creating Power BI reports
• Knowledge of Leadership Skills Foundation qualifications and awards

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.

Bring the ocean’s story to life

At the Marine Conservation Society, we’re working for a cleaner, better-protected, healthier ocean.  To achieve this, we are required to build and sustain strong, high-value and long-term partnerships that align with our strategic mission and goals.

We’re looking for a confident and ambitious Senior Corporate Development Manager to lead the cultivation and stewardship of high-value, strategic relationships with corporate funders.  This is a pivotal role focused on new business acquisition, driving forward our corporate fundraising strategy and unlocking transformational income to support marine conservation. 

You will play a key role in growing our current corporate income of £1millon, with a strong emphasis on securing multi-year partnerships and cultivating opportunities for future growth.  If you’re a strategic thinker with a proven track record in securing six and seven-figure corporate gifts, and you thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

Lead on the development and delivery of a new business strategy to secure long-term, high-value corporate partnerships. 

Identify and research prospective partners, develop tailored proposals, and lead pitch presentations. 

Line manage and mentor the Corporate Partnerships Officer, supporting their professional development and performance. 

Collaborate closely with Corporate Partnership Managers to ensure seamless transition from account acquisition to stewardship. 

Represent the organisation externally, building relationships with senior stakeholders across sectors. 

Monitor and report on new business pipeline, KPIs, and income targets.

Why join us?

• You'll be part of a passionate, friendly and forward-thinking team.
• Your work will directly help obtain the required corporate funding to achieve our overall aims and objectives.
• We’re flexible, inclusive and committed to learning and growing together.
• We believe in evidence, action and people-powered change.

We’ve also got other ways to value your contribution:

• Annual leave starting at 25 days a year, plus Bank Holidays, and increasing with service (we also close between Christmas and New Year as extra time off)
• 8% employer contributions to our stakeholder pension scheme
• Sick pay at full-pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half-pay (after probation ends)
• Great work life balance through flexible and in many cases, remote working
• Support for your health and wellbeing with a programme of activities plus an employee assistance programme for you and the people who live with you
• A paid day for you to volunteer to support another charity of your choice

We’re looking for a dynamic Head of Governance & Business Administration to play a pivotal role in ensuring our organisation runs with integrity, transparency, and impact. This is an exciting opportunity to influence how one of the UK’s most ambitious cultural organisations operates as we grow and evolve.

In this role, you’ll lead on governance, risk management, and compliance, acting as Company Secretary and Data Protection Officer. You’ll oversee business planning and reporting, legal and insurance matters, procurement, and organisational policies – ensuring everything we do meets the highest standards.

You’ll work closely with our Executive Director, Board of Trustees, and senior leadership team, building strong relationships and driving change that supports our vision for equality, inclusion, and sustainability.

JOB SUMMARY

To ensure that efficient governance, operational systems and controls are in place to manage Factory International’s Governance and Business Administration function.

This includes governance and acting as Company secretariat, data protection and acting as Data Protection Officer, accountable for Business Plan Reporting, internal communication, oversight of Legal & Compliance, Risk Management, Insurance, Policies & Procedures and Procurement

The key responsibilities for the Head of Governance & Business Administration include;

Governance & Risk

• Ensure robust governance frameworks and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate Board and Committee meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and distribution of papers
• Maintain statutory registers and ensure timely filing of returns and documents with regulatory bodies
• Support FI Executive and Board in proactively managing risk, and accurately reflecting via the Company Risk register, working closely with Directors to ensure quarterly updates are shared with the Executive Leadership and Board of Trustees (including relevant sub-committees)
• Maintain consistency and compliance for all internal communication channels

Business Planning & Reporting

• Act as the organisational lead for Business Plan Reporting, ensuring alignment across all key grant funding agreements and business plan KPIs
• Oversee the annual cycle of statutory reporting to both public sector funders and trustees including all ad-hoc reporting requests across the business
• Attend key external stakeholder meetings with the Executive Director (e.g. MCC, ACE, GMCA) relating to reporting against grant agreements etc
• Work closely with key Directors, Commercial Leads (including the Trusts & Foundations Manager) on funding bids ensuring that commitments are consistent with our agreed internal Business Plan targets and objectives

Legal, Insurance, Data Protection & Compliance

• Ensure legislative and regulatory compliance in all systems and procedures around business administration
• Acting as lead organisational contact and budget holder for external legal support ensuring consistent processes are followed and value for money is achieved to meet the strategic needs of the business
• Ensure adequate data protection in place, devise and implement any additional process and/or training, and act as DPO, accessing external advice as appropriate
• Where required, support the achievement of essential consents such as Planning, Licence variations, Building Control, etc
• Manage the relationship with FI’s insurance broker, working with the Executive Director and Finance Director to ensure appropriate cover and regularly review policies. Overseeing the appropriate claiming of all losses

Procurement

• Acting as lead organisational contact for all Procurement Activity – working closely with the Executive Director to ensure consistent processes are followed and value for money is achieved to meet the strategic needs of the business
• Maintain oversight of the register of planned Procurement as well as responding to un-planned procurement requirements – working closely with relevant Directors and Executives

Policies & Procedures

• Overall responsibility for control and oversight of the organisation’s suite of policies and procedures, including requests for new procedures
• Ensure that key policies are updated by business owners and renewed as per the agreed schedule – ensuring a consistency of tone, content and that relevant checks/approvals have been managed at the appropriate level (Exec, Trustees etc)

Job title: Fundraising Manager

Reports to: Fallowfield & Withington Foodbank

This is a home-based role, but applicants should live within a reasonable distance of the foodbank as occasional on-site visits will be required.

Responsible for: Fundraising activities for Fallowfield & Withington Foodbank and Burnage Foodbank

Salary: £28,000

Hours: 4 Days per week (28 hours) Fixed Term: 1 year

● Introduction:

 At F&W and Burnage Foodbanks we share a vision of a future where there is no need for people to attend foodbanks. We are working towards this ambition and are continually looking at ways to assist our foodbank users to achieve this. Meanwhile, until we reach our objective, there is still a need for emergency food assistance across our communities. This is an exciting opportunity to proactively lead and grow fundraising across both F&W and Burnage Foodbank, to help us continue to meet the emergency food needs of those most impoverished in our communities.

● Through this new organisational role, you will proactively create and grow fundraising income opportunities with individuals, community groups, local businesses and grant giving trusts and foundations. You will be at the heart of our local community, bringing our cause to life and building lasting donor relationships.

● Through your fundraising expertise, you will have a proven track record of building relationships with individuals, community groups, local businesses, trusts and foundations and other donors to achieve and exceed annual income targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). You will have the capacity to create and deliver compelling fundraising activities, communications, proposals and appeals that successfully engage and attract donations from new and existing supporters.

● This role will be employed and managed by F&W Foodbank, but it will equally support fundraising income growth across both F&W Foodbank and Burnage Foodbank.

● This role will be remote but there will be an expectation that the successful candidate will meet regularly in person with both foodbanks as well as local partners and stakeholders. Some evening and weekend working may be required to fulfil the role e.g. promotion of the Foodbank, community events.

Key Responsibilities:

● Through excellent, comprehensive and considered research, you will identify and prioritise a pool of potential local Trusts and Foundations funders. Working with colleagues, you will develop authentic, compelling, creative and winning funding bids that can successfully engage new and existing Trusts and Foundations funders.  

● Through the creation and delivery of engaging and compelling fundraising activities, appeals and communications, you will grow our income and pool of individual supporters making one off or monthly donations. You will explore and implement ways of promoting our Foodbanks across the community to successfully attract an ever-greater number of individual donors.

● You will engage with local community groups, associations, events, schools and businesses to grow our fundraising reach and income.

● You will develop, establish and manage a fundraising portfolio capable of generating in excess of £150k per annum. This will include establishing and leading supporter relationships and, where appropriate, to support other senior stakeholders in leading such relationships.

● You will establish a fundraising pipeline for both F&W Foodbank and Burnage Foodbank, incorporating a range of KPI’s that can be tracked and that will enable you to make informed projections regarding future income.

● You will review and finalise the KPIs to be set by the managers of F&W Foodbank and Burnage Foodbank.

● Every fortnight you will meet to report on progress on an operational level, and  every quarter you will meet with representatives of both trustee boards to review progress against the fundraising project objectives outputs and KPIs. These may be in the evenings to accommodate trustee availability. Every 6 months you will input to a report for the Trussell Trust network.

● You will forge strong relationships with colleagues across the wider Trussell Trust network, sharing best practice and learning from other charities across the network. You will proactively take advantage of any fundraising training and skills development opportunities and engage with any joint fundraising opportunities.

Skills

● You will have proven and substantial fundraising experience, covering at least two of these areas: trusts fundraising, fundraising with local businesses, fundraising with individuals and community groups. 

● With excellent written and verbal communication and relationship management skills, you will inspire and motivate existing and prospective supporters, providing excellent stewardship and crafting compelling and winning funding proposals and appeals.

● You will have experience of setting, managing and reporting against fundraising KPI’s. 

● You will be tenacious and able to embrace, develop and shape a new role, working across two Foodbanks and within a matrix management structure. You will be well organised, proactive, and a self-starter who is able to self-motivate.

● You will be able to demonstrate empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially-excluded backgrounds.

We are currently looking for a Senior Service Manager to oversee safe houses  based in Liverpool, Manchester and Halton areas. This role is a chance to combine your leadership skills, compliance excellence and compassion.

In the role you will:

• Lead and Inspire: Manage and motivate a dedicated team, ensuring they receive high quality supervision, training, and support.
• Champion Safety & Quality: Take ownership of Health & Safety compliance, safeguarding standards, and quality assurance measures including CQC and internal audits.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee budgets, payroll, and service delivery with a focus on efficiency and high standards.
• Empower Survivors: Ensure service users receive the care and advocacy they need to rebuild their lives.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in team management and compliance within a care or support setting.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, safeguarding, and quality frameworks.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.
• Experience in modern slavery support is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided.

About Us

Medaille Trust is one of the leading providers of support to survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking in the UK. We are working to provide refuge and freedom for survivors and fighting to see slavery in all its forms become a thing of the past. The need for this work has never been higher, there are more than 50 million estimated victims of modern slavery worldwide, and over 120,000 potential victims in the UK.

We operate ten safe houses and five outreach hubs, staffed round the clock by specialist staff, working with more than 600 men, women and dependent children each year.  We work to raise awareness in the UK and to provide preventive work in source countries. Our Pursue work helps survivors to engage with police and within the legal system to seek justice and to secure convictions against their perpetrators.

Closing Date: Monday, 29 December 2025 at 10:00 A.M.

Interview Date: TBC

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview/ appoint before the closing date. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

This role is a subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service checks.

The ability to drive with a valid licence with use of own vehicle insured for business purposes is essential.

Regional Manager – Greater Manchester

Fixed term contract for 6 months, continuing subject to funding.

Organisation: One Million Mentors (1MM)
Location: Greater Manchester (hybrid working)
Reports to: Head of Delivery

Help us shape a million brighter futures.

At One Million Mentors (1MM), our mission is simple but powerful — to connect one million young people with one million life-changing mentors. We’re growing fast, and we’re looking for an ambitious, relationship-driven Regional Manager to lead our impact across Greater Manchester.

�� What You’ll Do

You’ll lead the delivery of our mentoring programmes across the region — building partnerships, recruiting mentors and mentees, and ensuring every match has a lasting impact.

• Establish 150+ new, high-quality mentoring matches each quarter.
• Lead 1MM’s expansion across Greater Manchester by building partnerships with local employers, councils, schools, colleges, youth charities, and community organisations.
• Use the 1MM digital platform to manage matching, reporting, and user support.
• Ensure all mentoring activity meets quality assurance KPIs.

�� Who You Are

You’re an energetic connector and organiser who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment — someone who believes deeply in the power of mentoring and social action to change lives.

You’ll bring:

• Programme development experience at management level, including regional planning and event delivery.
• A track record of working to ambitious targets in a performance-focused environment.
• Proven outreach and engagement skills to secure new partnerships.
• Ability to deliver or facilitate programmes, including recruitment against challenging targets.
• Excellent relationship management, including working confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Very strong spreadsheet and IT skills (especially Google Sheets and MS Excel).
• A confident, self-motivated approach, maintaining high standards and focus even in changing circumstances.
• A genuine passion for mentoring and social impact.

�� Why Join Us?

• Be part of a national movement empowering young people through mentoring.
• Work within a passionate, purpose-driven team that values collaboration and innovation.
• Enjoy hybrid working, flexibility, and opportunities to grow.
• See the tangible difference your work makes every single day.

�� Ready to lead mentoring across Greater Manchester?
Join One Million Mentors and help us create one million mentoring moments that matter.

For details on how to apply please see the Job Pack attached.

Applications that do not have a cover letter will not be considered.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 9th December over MS Teams.

We are looking for a Therapeutic Wellbeing Service Manager (North Services) and a Therapeutic Wellbeing Service Manager (South Services) to support the growth and delivery of our counselling and wellbeing programmes.  

Our services are a hybrid of online and in person delivery and therefore the North role will include travelling to locations within Manchester, Bradford, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire areas, including travelling to TLC wider meetings in Manchester.

The South role will include travelling to locations within London and the Severn & Wye areas, including travelling to TLC wider meetings in Manchester.

The Roles

The successful candidates will support the Senior Therapeutic Wellbeing Manager and hold specific identified managerial responsibilities within the services delivered by TLC’s Therapeutic Wellbeing department. 

You will work closely with the Senior Therapeutic Wellbeing Manager and Management Team  to co-ordinate the delivery, monitoring and staff support and leadership across the organisation.

The successful candidates will have operational responsibility for the Counselling and Wellbeing services within their geographical areas and have  specific managerial responsibilities within the wider range of services delivered by TLC.

You will support the Head of Therapeutic Wellbeing to design and deliver against the department’s strategic objectives. 

You will work closely with the Management Team and Clinical Supervisors to ensure services are delivered to a high standard in line with TLC’s values and the BACP Ethical Framework.

About you

We are looking for people who have the expertise to lead our team of mental health professionals. 

You will be a skilled, knowledgeable and experienced leader with a proven track record in managing mental health teams. 

You will be experienced in managing commissioned services requiring high quality contract management, reporting back to commissioners/funders. 

You will have extensive knowledge of risk assessing , safeguarding legislation and local guidance and practice.

We are looking for collaborators and passionate leaders to ensure our team has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate and effective mental health support. 

About us

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a relationships charity that has been providing support to individuals, couples, families, and communities in the North of England for over 40 years. The charity focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing through the cultivation of safe, healthy, and happy relationships. Originally serving Greater Manchester, the organisation has expanded its reach to help people all over England. TLC offer a range of services tailored to meet the diverse relationship challenges faced by the community. Our commitment to evolving our services ensures we continue to meet the growing needs of those we serve.

TLC values safe, healthy, and happy relationships both within the workplace and beyond, emphasising a culture that is safe, authentic, and person-centred, reflecting our commitment to valuing staff as much as the people we support. The organisation takes pride in being progressive and inclusive. TLC have made specific commitments to staff well-being and inclusivity, such as the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, supporting Afro-hairstyles through the Halo Code, and endorsing the White Ribbon campaign to end men’s violence against women. These initiatives support work to build an equitable and respectful work environment.

We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest pool, reflecting the diverse range of people we support.

We believe in empowering our team members to bring their best to this role. That’s why we offer flexible working hours around core business times.

We also provide an annual Professional Development allowance, a generous annual leave package, and even time off for your birthday, Health & Wellbeing Day, and EDI-focused Volunteering Day.

So, if you’re ready to make a real impact and help shape the future of TLC, we’d love to hear from you.

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone. As standard practice we provide interview questions prior to the interview so we can concentrate on getting to know you. If there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact us. 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please state clearly on your application if you are applying for the North Service Manager Post or the South Service Manager Post.  

We’re Hiring: Mass Participation Events Manager
UK (Remote) | Full-time | £35,000

Closing date: 9am Monday 1 December 2025

Cerebra is the national charity dedicated to improving the lives of children with neurological conditions and their families. We provide vital research, support, and practical solutions that empower families facing complex challenges.

With an annual income of £3 million, we have ambitious plans to double our income by 2027, ensuring we can extend our impact, reach more families, and drive real change. To achieve this, we are investing in fundraising innovation, income generating ventures, and strategic partnerships, alongside enhancing our brand to increase our national recognition.

Our work is underpinned by our values ensuring that everything we do aligns with our mission to create a better world for children with neurological conditions.

Job Title:

Mass Participation Events Manager

Department/Responsibility for:

Mass participation events and schools fundraising programmes

Gross income budget of £295k for 2026

Recruitment and line management of further members of the team 

Reports To:

Corporate & Philanthropy Manager

Purpose of the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join an evolving and growing fundraising team with a new, ambitious strategy for income generation that the whole charity, senior management and Trustees are right behind.

The role itself is new as Cerebra looks to invest in and significantly grow and develop a new mass participation events programme (which includes schools fundraising products). You’ll work closely with the Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications who has a strong background in events and community fundraising.

You will lead the development of virtual/digital fundraising events, challenge/3rd party events, in-person owned events, DIY events and our relationships with schools. In time, you will build and foster relationships with other community organisations. You will be responsible for growing the team as the programme expands.  Innovation and product development are key areas of work.

You will play key role in the Fundraising Marketing & Communications directorate and developing our fundraising, audience and supporter engagement strategy.

This is a challenging but well-supported role, where you can make a large, career-defining impact on Cerebra and the children and families that we serve.

Overall budgetary responsibility is approximately £295k of income for 2026, with considerable scope and ambition for improvement.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

1. New events programme

• Develop a multi-year events programme incorporating virtual/digital events, challenge/3rd party events, in-person own events and DIY.
• Project manage the delivery of the events in the programme to raise £295k in 2026.
• Develop multi-channel marketing plans for recruitment, focusing on key audiences.
• Develop multi-channel supporter journeys and top-class supporter experience to deepen engagement and increase income.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on income, expenditure, and supporter acquisition across the events programme and make decisions about where to invest time and resources, accordingly.
• Develop necessary assets, such as fundraising packs. Digital platforms, digital rewards and supporter groups.
• Work with the Corporate & Philanthropy Manager to offer events fundraising to corporate partners.

2. Innovation and product development

• Use data and insights to understand audiences and to innovate and develop new events from prototype and MVP onwards.
• Proactively research and identify opportunities to grow the portfolio, monitoring the market and sector trends and how they could be implemented at Cerebra.
• Constantly seek to iterate and improve events in all areas including marketing, supporter experience, delivery and fundraising.
• Create business cases and plans for each new event.
• Own and grow Cerebra’s own mass participation flagship event “Relay Your Way”.

3. Schools and community groups

• Develop a plan and products to engage schools with Cerebra fundraising.
• Work with the Marketing & Communications team to develop materials to support schools fundraising.
• Work with the Marketing & Communications and Contact Centre teams to recruit schools to take part in fundraising for Cerebra.
• Monitor and evaluate to scale successful schools fundraising products.
• Take learnings from schools fundraising to apply to other groups and organisations.

4. Culture & relationships

• Work to continue the development of a strong, person-centred, empathetic, supportive and inclusive culture at Cerebra.
• Build on excellent relationships between different teams and directorates for each teams’s and Cerebra’s overall strategic goals and objectives.
• Collaborate across departments to align partner activity with service delivery and communications.
• Contribute to strategic, organisational and cultural development.
• Champion innovation, growth mindset and learning from failure.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, partners and suppliers to ensure the best outcomes for Cerebra.

5. Budgeting, monitoring and forecasting

• Working with the team and Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications to set income and expenditure budgets for Events and Community.
• Monitoring and reporting on income and expenditure and KPIs throughout the year.
• Providing quarterly income and expenditure re-forecasts.
• Ensuring all relevant information is recorded in line with charity, fundraising and data legislation and best practice.

6. Line Management

• Carry out recruitment within the team in line with Cerebra’s practices and values.
• Provide effective, remote line management, support and performance management to direct reports to help them maximise their potential and effectiveness.
• Provide practical and person-centred coaching support to direct reports.
• Ensure there is a continual focus on learning and development and wellbeing.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including 29 days holiday (plus bank holidays), pension match up to 6%, £300 home-working allowance, company sick pay, organisational membership of Fundraising Everywhere learning and development platform and the opportunity to work for a cause that truly matters.

To apply, send your CV and a short cover letter (max 800 words) outlining why you’re a great fit.

Interviews:

• Online (Teams): Week commencing 8th December 2025

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We are an equal opportunities employer. If there is anything you need to support you to take part in an interview please let us know. 

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, a full DBS check will be required of the successful candidate.

About Equality in Tourism

Women are the backbone of the tourism industry but suffer most from its lack of gender equality and destructive practices. We’re here to change that. 

Our mission is to transform the lives of women in tourism by advocating for gender equality across the industry. We envision a just tourism industry that empowers women and girls, promotes diversity and inclusion, and contributes to the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of local communities.

There are four pillars to our work: awards, research, impact projects and training. 

Purpose of the Role

You will support the Director and Board of Trustees with the day-to-day running of the charity,and help us grow a strong and diversified network of partners and funders. 

Job Description

• You will be responsible for the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of the charity ensuring that they align with the charity mission and values at all times;
• You will work closely with the Director and Chair to prioritise and implement the charity strategies;
• You will work closely with the Director and Board of Trustees to oversee and sometimes lead tasks or projects, ensuring deadlines and charity goals are met;
• You will proactively seek opportunities for partnerships and innovations to present to the Director and Board of Trustees and plan their implementation.
• You will build and maintain relationships with affiliated organisations (current and new) by regularly keeping in touch with them and suggesting opportunities for collaboration and events;
• You will proactively seek bid applications and funding opportunities for the charity, and lead on funding and grant applications;
• You will identify staff/volunteer gaps and oversee the recruitment process while carrying out due diligence checks (or check that this has been done);
• You will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, including managing  the organisation of meetings; sharing of minutes and action plans; responding to general enquiries.

Person Specification 

This role would suit a confident and organised individual with a managerial or operational background and a desire to champion gender equality and sustainable tourism.

We’re looking for someone who has…

• strong knowledge of gender equality and tourism; 
• strategic thinking; 
• confidence and proven ability to self-management;
• strong organisational skills, able to manage deadlines and keep a team organised;
• people-person skills;
• excellent communication skills;
• strong reporting skills and financial acumen;
• committed  to gender equality and has enthusiasm towards our goal of creating a fairer, more sustainable tourism industry. 

It’s a bonus if you have…

• a background in the charity sector; 
• fundraising experience;
• project management experience.

Why Working With Equality in Tourism?

You’ll be joining a growing team of Tourism and Gender specialists and you’ll have the opportunity to influence the direction and reach of our charity and make a difference with your ideas. 

How to Apply

If you’re interested in putting your leadership and organisational skills to use while creating a positive impact for women in tourism, we’d love to hear from you. 

Please send us a CV and a one-page cover letter telling us about yourself and why working with Equality in Tourism is right for you (and for us). 

 

This is a National Role, Home Based/Hybrid. Travel will be required across England. 

Full time, permanent (part time/condensed hours would be considered). 

This newly created role will lead on exploring new markets, creating strategic connections and identifying opportunities – working to increase the reach of Phoenix Futures. You will champion innovation and demonstrate the measurable impact of our services on people’s lives.

Phoenix Futures and The Role

The Phoenix Futures Group has more than 50 years’ experience delivering pioneering psychosocial treatment services. We believe in being the best, which means constantly learning, innovating, and collaborating with partners who share our vision.

As Head of Strategy and Partnerships, you will be a visible leader across health and social care settings, building influential networks and unlocking new opportunities. This senior leadership role will work cross-functionally to expand our reach across the UK, ensuring our services reach more people who need them.

You will design and deliver strategic growth plans, working closely with operational experts to identify emerging needs, secure new funding streams, and adapt our solutions to new contexts. Your success will be measured by increased reach, new partnerships, and sustainable growth.

About You

Reporting directly to the Director of Strategic Initiatives, you will:

• Be a growth-focused leader with a proven track record of opening new markets and driving expansion.
• Have experience in strategic implementation and scaling services across the UK.
• Demonstrate extensive experience in building networks and creating collaborative partnerships within health and social care.
• Understand psychosocial treatment models and how they can be adapted to diverse needs and settings.
• Be skilled at interpreting research and data to communicate impact and value in compelling ways.

A detailed job description (role profile) and person specification can be found attached.

Benefits

• A salary of £56,500 + 8.5% PRP
• Committed to providing a Real Living Wage for you, through accreditation with the Living Wage Foundation 
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days) 
• Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance 
• Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities 
• Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system  
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access 
• A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better. 
• We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team. 

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity. 

Are you passionate about supporting professional development in the further education sector?
 
 
TPP Recruitment is supporting the workforce development body for the Further Education and Training sector to appoint an Area Relationship and Development Lead.
 
 
Salary: £44,400 per annum  
Employment type: Fixed term contract to July 2026
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Working arrangements: Remote working with significant travel
Start date: ASAP, early January 2026 at the latest
 
 
About the Organisation
 
This organisation is the workforce development body for the Further Education and Training sector, working in partnership with others to deliver professional learning and development for teachers, trainers and leaders. Their mission is to improve education and training for learners aged 14 and over, supporting lifelong learning and social justice. The organisation is proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, guided by values and a commitment to sustainable practice.

About the Role
 
As Area Relationship and Development Lead, you’ll be at the forefront of engaging with FE providers, understanding their CPD needs, and connecting them to the right opportunities. This is a hands-on, operational role where your autonomy, energy, and relationship-building skills will make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Engage with T Level and FE providers to identify and support their professional development needs
• Build and nurture relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Facilitate Training Needs Analyses and provide sector intelligence
• Promote and increase engagement in professional development programmes and networks
• Collaborate with internal teams and delivery partners to shape programme content
• Maintain accurate records using CRM systems
• Travel regionally and nationally, with occasional overnight stays
• Represent the organisation at meetings, events, and networks

 
 
Skills / Experience Required
 

• Experience in the further education and skills sector
• Strong knowledge of T Levels (desirable)
• Confident, credible communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage your own caseload and diary
• Quick to learn new systems and processes
• Self-starter with motivation, enthusiasm, and operational focus
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Willingness to use generative AI tools as part of daily workflow

 
 
Interview Process
 

• One stage, online interview
• Interviews from week commencing 8th December 2025

 
 
To Apply
 

• Bespoke cover letter (no more than 1 A4 page)
• CV

 
 
Deadline
 

• Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply ASAP to ensure yours is considered

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.