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Join a groundbreaking initiative at the intersection of digital creativity and AI.

My client is part of the UK cultural sector and is currently working in partnership with government on a new and ambitious initiative. It is seeking to create a new online platform to empower digital creators to license and commercialise their work to AL developers and innovators.

At the very beginning of this exciting enterprise, my client is assembling a small, dynamic project team to deliver a pilot platform, investigating assumptions, commerciality and scalable access.

As such they are looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Project Lead who can take responsibility for evaluating the commercial model and pricing.

Reporting into the Project Director key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and present strategic modelling options within a developed finance framework including best, worst and base case.
• Using dynamic financial models which can be adjusted to reflect and stress test different scenarios.
• Effectively use analysis to identify variation from expectations and proactively develop alternative routes to course correct or optimise.
• Develop and implement financial planning and budgeting processes for the project.
• Collaborate with the project team to integrate financial considerations into business decisions and development plans.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified Accountant who thrives in ambiguity and startup-like environments. Ideally coming from the technology/ digital sector, you will be an expert in complex commercial analysis and financial planning. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communications skills required.

Location: Based in London – 3 days in the office/week.

Salary range: £37,000-42,000

Contract: Full-time. Permanent

Benefits:

● 22 days leave (and statutory holidays), increasing by 1 day for the first year worked and then by 2 days for each year of service after. Extended paid leave over Christmas / New Year.

● Generous pension contributions, increasing for each year of service

● Private health insurance and cycling to work scheme

About EJF

EJF exists to protect the natural world and defend our fundamental human right to a secure environment.  We believe in equity and justice and a need to respect, defend, and empower communities most at risk from habitat loss, biodiversity collapse and global heating.

EJF investigates and exposes abuses and supports environmental defenders, Indigenous peoples, communities, and independent journalists on the frontlines of environmental injustice. We work internationally to drive changes to the very ‘architecture’ of environmental governance, securing permanent solutions to protect our planet.

With over 115 staff, including grassroots mobilisers, filmmakers, investigators, and advocates in 16 countries, we campaign to protect our global ocean, climate, wetlands, and forests, as well as environmental defenders.

About the role:

EJF seeks a dynamic and highly organised individual to join our expanding Environmental Defenders (ED) programme. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as we scale up support for grassroots leaders who protect our planet and defend interlinked human rights.

Working closely with the Global Programme Coordinator, the ED Programme Officer will enable EJF to deliver tailored training on advocacy, investigation, and filmmaking to environmental defenders worldwide. This starts with supporting the coordination of our new Ocean Defenders project alongside EJF’s teams in Southeast Asia and West Africa.

As an effective multitasker and skilled coordinator, you will lead the operational and logistical elements of our capacity-strengthening programmes. You will build and maintain strong relationships with our partners, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, tailored support. The role requires excellent planning abilities, a strong attention to detail and a passion for helping others.

This position offers significant room for growth and learning. The successful candidate will be given opportunities for development such as participating in training projects overseas and growing project management responsibilities.

Key responsibilities:

Taking instruction and guidance from the Global Programme Coordinator (and in her absence, a named member of the Senior Management Team), the Environmental Defenders Programme Officer will:

● Plan and organise in-person (and remote) support for environmental defenders – leading on scheduling, budgeting, logistics and other administrative elements of the EJF support.

● Support the implementation of the capacity-strengthening programme, following up with colleagues and partners to ensure continuous progress towards deliverables.

● Coordinate with environmental defenders (grassroots NGOs and other civil society leaders) – maintaining relationships with focal points, collecting feedback, and monitoring support needs.

● Contribute to the implementation and improvement of the monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) processes, to measure the programme’s impact, the quality of the support provided and adapt to  emerging needs and priorities.

● Support with creating new and streamlining internal processes – developing templates, centralising training materials, and facilitating the sharing of lessons learned across teams. 

● Assist with production of reports to funders and in securing new and additional funding for the programme.

● Support communications efforts on the Environmental Defenders programme, drafting impactful content for the website, sharing successes with the EJF comms team and identifying other opportunities to improve the programme’s visibility.

● Ensure that digital images from the Programme and from partners are logged in the EJF image library and utilised effectively to drive engagement in the programme.

● Conduct research and participate in networking opportunities to identify potential organisations and individuals to join and benefit from the Environmental Defenders Programme.

● Liaise between partners and EJF’s finance function to ensure that activities are delivered within budget, delivering value for money.

Essential experience and skills:

● Experience coordinating logistics for international trips, events or complex projects.

● Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with partners (NGOs or others) from different cultures and across time zones.

● Experience in managing complex schedules and meeting deadlines.

● Experience with budget management (planning and reporting) and ensuring cost-effective use of resources.

● At least two to three years’ professional work experience in a relevant field (e.g. environmental action, human rights, international development, project management, etc.)

● Strong research, written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to present information in a clear, compelling way to diverse audiences (in person and online)

● Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams.

● Excellent attention to detail and high reliability.

● Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.

● Ability to adapt to changes in plans and a quick learner.

● Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work diplomatically and collaboratively with partners from diverse cultures.

● A deep-rooted commitment to environmental justice and a determination to change the world for good.

Desirable experience and skills:

● Fluency in additional languages: French, Portuguese, Thai, Bahasa or Spanish.

● Background working with people and organisations in the Global South, and an understanding of decolonial approaches.

● Experience in designing or implementing training programmes.

● Experience with advocacy, communications, policy change or filmmaking.

● Experience in developing templates and standardising practices (e.g. SOPs, M&E, feedback processes, training materials).

● Experience working within non-profit organisations.

We are actively seeking candidates from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, and we strongly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the environmental sector.

Even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and dedication, and we are committed to providing development opportunities to help the right candidate grow into the role.

To apply:

1. Please send your CV and a brief cover letter (1.5 page maximum) to the email address provided. Please begin the names of both files (CV and cover letter) with your own name or initials (e.g. Alba.Smith_CV or AS_CV).
2. Closing date for applications: Thursday 23rd October 2025

Interviews: Starting 29th October 2025

1. Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. EJF is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering diversity within the workplace.
2. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Urban Saints (formally known as Crusaders) equips youth leaders to disciple young people in today's changing world. Our vision is to see every young person given the opportunity to explore faith, wherever they are.

About the role

As our Support Care Coordinator, you will be the friendly and professional first point of contact for our valued Crusaders Associates, those who have been on the journey with Urban Saints since we were known as Crusaders. You’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional supporter experiences. Your work will help continue and build lasting relationships that inspire ongoing support for our mission from those who have journeyed with us over many years.

You'll be responsible for:

• Responding to associate enquiries via phone, email, and post in a timely, warm, and professional manner, with empathy and attention to detail throughout.
• Listening and responding to the needs of each supporter, understanding their motivations and experiences to foster long-term relationships.
• Developing a programme to regularly thank donors for their support.
• Ensuring supporters feel valued and appreciated.
• Maintaining accurate supporter records on our CRM system, ensuring compliance with GDPR.
• Working closely with the Head of Development to ensure consistent messaging and supporter journeys.

Location

The role is home-based with regular travel required to visit supporters and to supporter events across the UK.

Please note, it's a requirement of the role that you have a UK driving licence and access to a car.

Working Hours

We're happy to receive applications for those looking for part-time and full time hours. We'd want a minimum of 22.5 hours and up to a maximum of 37.5 hours a week. Candidates invited to interview will be asked about the specifics of what they would want their working pattern to be.

About You

We’re looking for a compassionate and highly organised individual who excels in building meaningful relationships and delivering exceptional supporter care. You will have experience of working with supporters, or in a donor relations role, and be an excellent communicator. 

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

How to Apply

Please fill out our application form which you can find on our website. The closing date for applications is Friday the 24th of October at Midday. 

Are you an experienced administrator with a keen interest in mindfulness? Do you want to work in a compassionate environment where your contributions directly support people living with chronic pain, stress, and illness? If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Breathworks is a global charity based in Manchester, offering mindfulness-based tools for managing pain, illness and stress since 2001. We're looking for a Training Coordinator to join our friendly and committed team, where your work will make a meaningful difference.

WHY WORK WITH US?

Breathworks have trained 900+ mindfulness teachers across 40 countries, who have taught Mindfulness-Based Pain Management (MBPM) to 120,000+ people.  During the pandemic we successfully moved most of our training online, improving access especially for people with health challenges. 

Our close-knit team offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact.  With a small office in central Manchester and colleagues working remotely throughout the UK, we serve a global community.  We work to embody mindfulness principles by acting with integrity and compassion in all that we do.  If you’re passionate about using your administration skills to make a meaningful difference, this could be the role for you.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Training Coordinator works closely with our Head of Training to administer the teacher training arm of Breathworks, a busy programme of events that is core to what we do.  A capacity to work quickly, methodically and mindfully is a must.  If you're ready to bring your brilliant administration skills to help people globally access the benefits of mindfulness and compassion training we would love to hear from you.  You will need to be an experienced administrator who is highly organised, great with people and with systems such as CRM databases, online learning platforms and content management systems.

An interest in mindfulness is essential, but you don't need to be an expert meditator (is there even such a thing?)  Download our full Role Description here to see if this role is for you.

WHAT WE OFFER 

At Breathworks, we believe in nurturing our team members, both personally and professionally. In addition to a salary of £26,227.50 FTE (pro-rated to £14,337.70 for 20.5 hours), we offer:

• Generous annual leave (7.6 weeks)

• Flexible working arrangements

• Free access to selected Breathworks mindfulness events (outside of work)

• Opportunities for training and continued professional development 

• A supportive, compassionate team environment

The successful applicant may work from our lovely city centre office in Manchester or remotely from home or a combination of both.  Being based in or near Manchester is helpful but not essential.

APPLY NOW

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you. Please see our full Role Description with details on how to apply.

Closing Date:  November 2nd 2025

Wilder Communities Officer (Testwood) 

Part Time – 25 per Week  

Salary: £29,190 pro rata gross per annum 

Fixed Term Contract until the end of March 2030 

Location: Testwood Lakes, Brunel Road, Calmore, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 3WX 

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is a grassroots movement working for nature’s recovery and to bring people closer to nature. 

‘Our vision for a wilder future is beautiful and vital!’ 

Our future has to be wilder! 

We are seeking a Wilder Communities Officer (Testwood) to join our cause.  

To succeed in putting nature in recovery, we need more people on nature’s side – to support the Trust, to take action themselves and to persuade others to do things differently. The science suggests that to create a social tipping point in society where we can turn things around for climate and wildlife, we need 1 in 4 people to take meaningful action in support of the natural world. 

As part of the Testwood team, this role will use community organising approaches to support the community to take action for nature, on and around one of the Trust’s flagship reserves, Testwood Lakes. Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve is a popular destination for the public and provides an important countryside destination in close proximity to Totton and Southampton. Part of the reserve is a multifunctional site providing access and use for angling, recreation and dog walkers. Our Education Centre provides space for visiting school groups, and at weekends, hosts a variety of children and family activities. 

The post holder will work with Trust staff, other charities and communities to make a real difference to people’s connection with nature. They will play an active role in managing and developing excellent relationships and support in behaviour change of visitors. The role supports positive community engagement and action for nature as well as actively supporting site management. Positive and confident engagement is a necessity to promote the wildlife importance of the reserve and Trust’s interests while reinforcing responsible use of the site. 

Wild About Inclusion! 

As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work.  We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. 

Disability Confident. We are proudly a Disability Confident Committed employer. The scheme is helping us recruit and retain great people to meet our workforce needs. As a member of the scheme, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. You can request adjustments including accessible formats of this vacancy by emailing us. 

To be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme you must: 

• Identify as being disabled which under the Equality Act 2010 means a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial*, long term** adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day to day activities; or a long-term health condition; and; 

 (*Substantial is more than minor or trivial **Long-term means 12 months or more) 

• Set out how you meet all the minimum qualifying criteria set out in the person specification for the post at the application and testing stages. This is a requirement for all candidates, not just those applying under the scheme. 

We offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support, 24-hour access to our employee assistance programme, discounted staff travel with our corporate partners Wightlink (subject to T&Cs) and more. 

Closing date:  02 November 2025 

Interviews:  13 November 2025 

To apply for the role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. In the ‘supporting information’ section, you’ll need to demonstrate, with detailed examples, how you meet the job requirements using the Job Description and Recruitment Pack below. Please note that we may occasionally close vacancies early when we have received enough applications that meet the required criteria. 

Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form, please contact us to discuss this further and understand other options.  

Join Trauma Care UK as our Office & Membership Administrator!
Are you ready to play a key role in helping a national charity save lives through education and research? This exciting position is at the heart of Trauma Care UK’s mission — ensuring our organisation runs smoothly, efficiently, and with impact.

You’ll coordinate the charity’s day-to-day activities, streamline core processes, support projects and finances, and keep our members connected and informed. From managing resources and maintaining compliance to engaging with our growing membership, your work will directly strengthen the charity’s operations and influence.

You’ll collaborate closely with the Board of Trustees, Medical Director, staff, volunteers, accountants, and subcommittee chairs — as well as liaise with sponsors, members, and conference organisers to keep everything running seamlessly.

If you’re organised, proactive, and passionate about making a difference, this is a unique opportunity to be part of a small, dedicated team improving trauma care across the UK.

 

Person Specification

Experience

· Proven experience in operational or administrative management, preferably within a charity, non-profit, or healthcare-related organisation.

· Experience in event and conference planning, including sourcing venues, liaising with speakers, and coordinating logistics.

· Experience managing financial processes such as budgeting, transaction processing, and financial reporting.

· Experience handling procurement processes and maintaining asset and inventory records.

· Demonstrated ability to handle enquiries professionally across various communication channels (in-person, phone, email, social media).

· Experience maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including data protection legislation.

· Experience preparing contracts and liaising with external partners such as sponsors or academic institutions.

Qualifications

· Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.

· Relevant qualifications in business administration, charity management, event management, or a related discipline (desirable).

· Financial or bookkeeping qualifications (e.g. AAT, bookkeeping certificate) are desirable but not essential.

Skills and Knowledge

· Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

· Strong attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.

· Proficient in using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and database management systems.

· Knowledge of financial systems and the ability to process financial transactions and reports.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team.

· Problem-solving skills and initiative to identify and implement improvements to processes and systems.

· Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.

· Understanding of, and commitment to, the values and objectives of a charitable organisation

Additional information

· The post will be office based however, some degree of flexible hours and working from home can be negotiated.

· The Charity runs one annual conference (5 days) and a minimum of one Regional conference each year. The post holder will be required to support these events, which would involve some overnight accommodation.

Are you passionate about using evidence to drive change? Do you want to help shape services that save lives? Join Samaritans as our new Impact and Evaluation Officer and play a vital role in embedding an evidence-based culture across the organisation.

As part of our Research and Evaluation Team you’ll support and deliver high-quality evaluation and impact measurement initiatives. You’ll help us understand what works, why it works, and how we can do better, ensuring our services are grounded in insight and learning.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across Samaritans, as well as academics, consultants, and people with lived experience, to build robust frameworks, develop theories of change, and communicate the difference our work makes.

Contract

• £35,000 per annum plus benefits
• Full Time (35hrs per week)
• 12-month fixed term contract
• Hybrid – Linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office, with an option to work from a shared office space in London Bridge
• In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value.As part of the Performance and Insights team, you will join three in-person retreats per quarter. Participation to other in-person meetings will depend on need
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences 

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What you’ll do 

• Support the design and delivery of impact and evaluation projects
• Conduct evidence reviews and develop monitoring frameworks
• Facilitate theories of change for services and interventions
• Collaborate on ethical, high-quality data collection
• Build internal capacity through training and resources
• Contribute to our annual Impact Report and other communications
• Champion the voices of people with lived experience in all we do
• Ensure all research is conducted in line with our policies

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What you’ll bring

• ​Strong knowledge of research and evaluation methods
• Skilled in both qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Experience using analysis software packages (e.g. NVivo, R, SPSS, Excel)
• Experience designing and applying theories of change and log frames
• Great communication and collaboration skills
• Project management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a solutions-focused mindset
• Experience in the third sector or a service delivery organisation (desirable)
• Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline (desirable)
• Interest in Social Return on Investment (SROI) (desirable)​​

​Job Description and Person Specification attached.

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Why Samaritans?​

At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.

We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.

You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.​

For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure. You can also visit our careers website to access this.

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.​

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Apply now​

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and answer some application questions.​

We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.​

Applications close: 30th October 2025 at 09:00am

Interviews: Friday 14th November 2025

Use your leadership excellence to shape the development of a Bristol-based charity serving homeless and vulnerable clients.

We are seeking an exceptional leader who brings experience of supporting organisational growth and excellence.

InHope helps people in Bristol overcome the insecurities of homelessness, hunger, addiction, and poor mental health. Working in partnership with individuals, churches, community groups and companies our vision is of communities where everybody can reach their God-given potential free from injustice and insecurity.

As the largest city in the South-West, Bristol has always had a challenge with rough sleeping, particularly amongst women. In recent years the need for our services has risen with acutely increasing rents and food prices. 

This has led us to a thorough redesign of the way inHope functions. Instead of being organised by venue, since April 2025 we have been organised by the services we offer to clients through all of our venues. These cover provisions, shelter, client pathways and housing. The restructure is enabling us to provide better, more joined up services and for our clients, to not only meet  their immediate needs, but to help them reach their God-given potential.

As Chief Executive you will lead our efforts to realise our vision, embedding the new structure, provide leadership to our skilled and proactive staff team of 40 and nearly 400 volunteers, and shape the development of our next five-year plan.  

If you enjoy working in a dynamic and passionate organisation and are attracted to the challenge of working with highly committed staff, serving people with complex needs in a faith context, we would love to hear from you. 

For more information please see the job pack attached. Closing date 10th November. 

Working within the Individual Giving team, you’ll have a varied role managing and supporting the delivery of supporter-centric fundraising appeals which will recruit, retain and/or develop supporters across the cause-led, gaming, in memory and legacy programmes. These appeals will include utilising online and offline channels such as direct mail, organic and paid social advertising, email, private sites, SMS and telemarketing. 

Programme & Partnership Lead - Bangladesh

Permanent. Full time

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Salary: T4,475,298 Bangladeshi Taka per year

If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.

About the role

Reporting in to the Partnership & Strategy Lead, the Programme & Partnership Lead for Bangladesh will be the most senior and key programme, partnership and lead role for each priority country, maintaining oversight of a dynamic and responsive partner portfolio that aligns with organisational values and goals.

The post-holder will ensure Christian Aid's work in partnership employs a decolonised approach to improve locally led work and maximise impact. The role is key in exploring and contributing to multi country programme initiatives across the cluster. The role provides
oversight and leadership to embed a culture of impact. The role plays a lead role in convening spaces with partners and key stakeholders, including faith leaders, and catalysing for change. It plays a key role in strengthening civil society, and fostering coherent linkages among programme, humanitarian and advocacy interventions across priority countries.

The role works collaboratively with partners to shape our response to poverty across the priority countries, to enable a culture of continuous learning. The role leads on ensuring that initiatives contribute to impact in CA’s four global thematic areas.

Some of the main responsibilities of the Programme & Partnership Lead - Bangladesh include:

• Drive and lead the programme/project delivery ensuring that it is connected to work across the cluster.
• ‘Horizon scan’ to identify new potential partners that would enhance impact, and review portfolio under each of the 4 CA thematic areas (plus sub-themes of resilience, protection and inclusion) to maximise impact.
• Drive and enhance collaboration with partnerships and Christian Aid (convening) to effectively co-design, develop, plan, budget, implement, evidence, learn and communicate the impact from interventions within the programme. This will involve strengthening our collaboration with church leaders and FBOs, as part of bringing to the fore our faith identity and aligning with organisational values and goals.
• Manage a priority programme partner portfolio and ensure a collaborative approach in project design and delivery with partners to drive meaningful change.
• Be accountable for donor reporting and compliance, supporting proposal co-development and design with partners to foster a mindset of support and connection
• Lead in convening regular programme review, learning and reflection spaces with partners and key stakeholders, and when we bring CSOs together to enhance our mutual impact.
• Lead on representation for the programme and on country specific issues, and on ACT Alliance collaboration, including exploring joint programming.
• Lead on cross programme sharing and learning, to foster a culture of continuous growth and development.
• Manage and support Programme Partnership Coordinators and Government Liaison Officer to ensure operations provide a strong underpinning for our programme, ensuring high-quality and consistent delivery that aligns with organisational values and goals

About you

Who we are looking for

Essential:

• Master’s Degree ideally in development studies, social sciences or substantial equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrable experience of living and working in a developing country.
• Substantial experience of collaborative approaches for programme appraisal, financial management, working with partners and capacity sharing with local indigenous partner organisations.
• Substantial management experience.
• Detailed understanding of development issues and key poverty drivers in the context of the specific priority programmes.
• Detailed understanding of development issues in the context of priority countries, of programme management tools and techniques, including financial management tools.
• Detailed understanding of organisational development and working on new operational models.
• Highly developed analytical skills.
• Highly developed problem-solving ability.
• Developed report writing skills.
• Highly developed communication skills which are written, verbal and presentational.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable:

• Substantial experience working with decolonised and localised partnership approaches.
• Substantial experience working with the private sector or private sector-led development programs.
• Substantial experience in multi-sectorial knowledge and/or experience in the four Christian Aid thematic areas.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. 

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity. 

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this. 

Role Purpose

RISE strives for a world where people can lead safe, purposeful lives as a result of better relationships within families and communities; where harmful behaviour is marginalised and fewer people, are victims of crime. In order to create safe communities, RISE empowers people to break their cycle of harmful behaviour. RISE’s programmes challenge attitudes and facilitate long-lasting behaviour change and are driven by the belief that people, including children and young people, can make better decisions, given the right support. RISE are specialists in designing and delivering evidence-based, transformative behaviour change courses within the criminal justice system and wider community.

The Advanced Practitioner will manage a caseload of 70% which will involve direct work with service users. The post holder is also required to coach, mentor and develop staff and deliver regular workshops to enhance their skills and expertise in specific area. Additionally, there is a requirement to exercise enhanced responsibilities in relation to conducting specialist risk assessments and work with service users and families. Such responsibilities will include the ability to demonstrate enhanced levels of practice, competence/skills in areas such as direct practice with service users, children and families, multi-agency working, knowledge of organisational systems and processes and the wider social policy context.

The post holder will be required to represent RISE when meeting with external commissioners and key stakeholders, as and when required.

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery – 70% of workload

• Engage in direct practice with service users, children and families including, where appropriate, co-working with other practitioners (to develop their skills and expertise).
• Use initiative to make decisions to ensure continuity of service delivery.
• Promote and represent RISE Mutual CIC services as required at relevant events.
• Develop excellent relationships with our customers and something like respond positively to their needs.
• Promote high standards of service delivery and lead on internal audits to ensure the quality assurance framework is adhered to.
• Liaise with statutory, voluntary and private sector organisations and participate and facilitate multi-disciplinary and inter-agency working (including involvement in case conferences and reviews). This includes prisons.
• Support the practitioners in arranging cover where there is advance warning of absence and keep the Service Manager informed.

Record Keeping

• Support the day-to-day delivery of key projects.
• Maintain clear records of work undertaken and ensure service integrity.
• Establish and maintain methods to monitor suitability and risk assessments and share good practice.
• Complete specialist risk assessments, and reports and upload on the CRM system.
• Support practitioners to record information effectively on CRM system and follow the RISE recording convention.

Product Design and Development

• Partake in design and development of new interventions, including writing an associated manual and training programme.
• Train identified RISE practitioners to deliver specific interventions, whether this is one-to-one or programmes.
• Be responsible for testing/piloting and familiarisation of new intervention and overseeing delivery of facilitators assigned to the contract.
• Act as main point of contact as the technical expert on the project.
• Attend performance review meetings and deputise if required by the Service Manager or Team leader.

Quality Assurance

• in line with the Quality Assurance Framework, quality assure services and programmes being delivered on the contracts, according to the QA Framework in line with recognised procedures.
• Support practitioners to adhere to a quality assurance framework to ensure there is synergy with the delivery of key performance indicators.
• Ensure effective planning for the delivery of the intervention to achieve quality standards and meet contract requirements.
• Support staff to deliver quality assessments, reports and achieve good outcomes with service users.
• Provide support and advice to other team members in relation to their practice and professional development which may include coaching and mentoring staf.

Evidence & Research

• Design intake/exit questionnaires to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions
• Evaluate the effectiveness of a specific intervention on an ongoing basis, using intake/exit questionnaires, stakeholder, and service user feedback, and adapt it accordingly.
• Support and assist colleagues with the implementation of the Evidence & Research framework for these contracts. Work with research institutions that partner with RISE to contribute to the evaluation of the impact of our new programmes and services.
• Build good thought leadership in a particular area of work delivered within RISE.

Learning and Development

• Deliver training for commissioners and RISE staff.
• Deliver coaching and support workshops and/or Action Learning sets to help staff develop and improve skills, competence and knowledge in RISE interventions.
• Support staff to develop their cultural competence and understanding of culturally informed approaches.
• Contribute to the learning and development of students and others as required. Arrange training, with support from the Service Manager, as requested.

Stakeholder relationships / Performance

• Liaise and share important information with relevant stakeholders and partners to ensure an integrated approach to risk management.
• Liaise with relevant professional agencies involved with the Service User as per data sharing agreements and relevant legislation.

Other duties

• The Advanced Practitioner will also be expected to attend to his/her professional development through training, supervision and learning.
• Undertake other duties as may be required which are commensurate with the grade and nature of the post.
• Cover for other posts as appropriate, and willingness to be trained in new interventions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience

Essential

• A proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence external partners, stakeholders and customers to secure mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Experience of delivering and quality assuring interventions to people with complex issues.
• Ability to manage workloads effectively, to meet deadlines and work under pressure and to support others to do so.
• Good communication and Interpersonal skills both verbal, (including presentations) and written.
• Effective team worker with ability to develop and sustain key relationships.
• Using pro-social modelling and motivational interviewing in practice.
• Comprehensive understanding in managing safeguarding issues and procedures and risk management of offenders.
• Working within legislative frameworks and using this application to develop, influence and encourage partnership working.
• Ability to work co-operatively and flexibly with colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Skills in developing staff motivation
• Ability to identify and address issues of diversity and inclusion in service delivery and in working with colleagues.
• Proven ability to challenge and remove any unnecessary barriers to service delivery.
• Ability to focus and demonstrate resilience.
• Ability to make effective informed decisions.
• Ability to write high quality reports.
• Good IT skills and experience of working with Word, Excel and Microsoft project skills.
• Sound understanding of Rehabilitative interventions and case management.
• An Enhanced DBS Check is required for this role.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience, gained in working with families
• and children, DA or Criminal Justice.
• Experience/ background of working in the Domestic Abuse field.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification, e.g. probation officer, social work, forensic or clinical psychology, CBT therapists
• Ability to develop new interventions
• Work with people with mental health and psychological wellbeing
• needs – diagnosed and undiagnosed mental health issues.

Desirable

• Working with young people to address a variety of their needs such as drug misuse, gang affiliation.
• Working with adults and young people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

To apply, please submit your cv and a cover letter outlining the experience and skills you bring to this role and explaining why you are interested in this position.

Location: Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working
Salary: £43,000 - £48,000 depending on experience
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring we pay our employees fairly, we offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.

Closing date: Sunday 16 November 2025

Preliminary telephone interviews will be held on 18 and 19 November 2025

In-person interviews will be held in Peterborough week commencing 24 November 2025

No agencies please

Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.

We are recruiting a research operations lead who will lead our grant funding programmes, with responsibility for the smooth running and delivery of grant rounds and all operational aspects of the research award process. The postholder will also oversee the day-to-day management of our expanding research portfolio, ensuring processes are efficient, accurate and delivered on time.

You will have experience of working within a grant funding environment and a clear understanding of the end-to-end processes that underpin it. This includes planning and delivering funding rounds, managing application and review systems, issuing and monitoring awards, and ensuring compliance with organisational policies and governance requirements. You will be comfortable balancing accuracy with efficiency, maintaining high standards of service to applicants and award holders, and supporting your team to deliver consistently reliable processes.

We are also seeking a confident, experienced professional with a strong background in operational programme delivery and a proven track record as an effective line manager. You will thrive on leading people: supporting staff development, providing clear direction and creating a positive, collaborative team culture. Your ability to motivate and support others will be central to this role: you will set clear objectives, manage performance fairly and consistently, and encourage professional growth across the team.

With enthusiasm and passion for the mission of Kidney Research UK, you will bring excellent organisational and administration skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once. You will be confident and assertive, able to make sound decisions, delegate effectively and keep processes moving at pace. Strong communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal) will enable you to work well across teams, build productive relationships with colleagues, and liaise effectively with external stakeholders.

If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

About Kidney Research UK:

Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.

At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.

Over the last ten years we have invested more than £71 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.
Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.

Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.

You may also have experience in the following: Research Operations, Grant Funding Management, Research Grant Programmes, Research Administration, Grant Application Process, Peer Review Management, Funding Rounds, Grant Compliance, Research Governance, Portfolio Management, Research Projects, End-to-End Grant Process, Operational Delivery, Research Strategy Implementation, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

REF-224 661

Programme Manager – Nature Based Neighbourhoods (NBN) 

Salary:  up to £45,000 per annum 

Contract: Full-time, 5-year fixed term (with potential for extension) 

Location: Hybrid – remote working with one day fortnightly in WFET’s Leatherhead office (Wednesdays) 

Travel: Regular travel to project sites across England

Reporting to:  NBN Partnership Programme Lead 

About the Role 

We are seeking a strategic and community-focused programme manager to lead the delivery of the Nature Based Neighbourhoods (NBN) grant programme – a five-year partnership between Lund Trust and the Wates Family Enterprise Trust (WFET). 

The NBN programme supports urban communities to create greener, more connected neighbourhoods. It provides core funding, peer networking, and long-term planning support to community organisations working to improve access to nature. 

You will oversee all aspects of programme delivery, including grant management, stakeholder engagement, impact reporting, and communications. This is a unique opportunity to shape a long-term initiative that builds community power and drives nature-based change. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead programme planning, delivery and annual review cycles, ensuring it is delivered on time and to budget in a way that works towards its overall vision and aims.  

• Manage relationships with funded community partners ensuring they are well supported to deliver against their grant ambitions. 

• Foster cross-sector relationships in community

• Oversee grant administration and budget management 

• Work with the programme’s learning and impact partners to facilitate peer learning, evaluation and storytelling to share impact 

• Convene programme boards, partner meetings, providing key stakeholders with timely updates 

• Collaborate with internal teams to amplify programme visibility and creatively share learnings, supporting local and national movement building.  

Person Specification 

Essential: 

• Experience managing multi-year, large-budget projects, preferably in the third sector 

• Strategic thinker with a track record of driving change 

• Strong community engagement and facilitation skills 

• Skilled in impact evaluation and reporting 

• Passionate about climate action, social justice, nature and community-led approaches 

• Willingness to travel regularly 

Desirable: 

• Experience in grant-making

• Expertise in urban green infrastructure or climate transition 

• Ability to raise public profile of initiatives 

• Experience in cross sector collaboration 

How to Apply 

Submit the following: 

• Completed application form 

• Covering letter outlining your interest and suitability, no more than two sides of A4 

• CV 

Deadline: 27 October 2025 - Midnight

Interviews: 19th and 20th November 2025 in London

About the Programme
 
Connection to nature can have powerful social, health, economic and environmental benefits. These benefits are not shared equally. Our most deprived communities also have the least access to nature where they live. Communities are working to tackle this problem, but their efforts are often stifled by a lack of investment.  

The NBN programme aims to strengthen community organisations, providing the financial and non-financial resources they need to create greener neighbourhoods and communities more connected to nature. 

This work will take place in a small number of places and explore how sustained commitment, engagement and investment can transform outcomes for a place, people and nature.  

Specifically, this funding partnerships will:  

• Provide direct support in the form of core funding to selected urban community organisations that share our aims.   

• Provide communities with the means to connect with the great work already happening around the county and develop peer network.  

• Enable communities to co-develop equitable long-term plans to increase nature connection locally.  

• Support community-led story telling of this work, its challenges and successes.  

The rationale and development of this work can be found in our theory of change which is linked on the application page. 

ABOUT WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST

WFET envisages a fairer, more sustainable, more prosperous society – a world in which connection to place and planet, underpinned by a sense of belonging and empowerment within a supportive community, provides the foundation for every individual to thrive. To belong in a healthy home. To belong to a community and feel connected to nature.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer.  We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.

Community Fundraiser

Salary: £28,823 – £29,294 per annum WTE

37 hours per week

Location: Farnham with Hybrid working

Are you passionate about working for a charity that delivers exceptional care? A role with Phyllis Tuckwell gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives every day.

We have an exciting opening for a full time Community Fundraiser within our friendly and supportive Income Generation Team, based at our site in Farnham, Surrey. This energising role will see you supporting individuals and groups within our local community, to organise their own events and fundraise for our vital care. It’s a fun and varied role and no two weeks are the same.

You need to be someone who’s compassionate but can bring bags of energy to the position! One day you might be supporting someone to open their garden or hold an afternoon tea and the next you’ll be dressing up and joining the team to deliver our Reindeer Run’s at local schools. There’s also the space for you to think creatively and bring new fundraising ideas and campaigns to our community fundraising calendar.

We’re looking to appoint an enthusiastic and positive individual who is great at communicating and confident at building relationships. You’ll also need to have excellent presenting skills to motivate and inspire our supporters. If you would like to find out more before applying, then please do get in touch, we would love to hear from you.

It’s an exciting time to join Phyllis Tuckwell as we prepare for moving back to our new hospice - and you can be a part of it.

About You

A successful Community Fundraiser will have:

• Experience of working within a fundraising team or relevant transferrable skills
• Be personable and friendly with strong communication skills to engage with a variety of audiences and ages, with presentation experience
• The ability to manage conflicting priorities and be adaptable to changing demands on your time
• Understanding of the locality of Phyllis Tuckwell and catchment area across West Surrey & North East Hampshire
• Experience of working with supporters/customers and/or volunteers
• The willingness to pull up your sleeves and join in as part of a busy team but have the ability to work independently
• Have a flexible approach to working hours as the role involves some evening and weekend working
• A full driving licence and their own car

For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.

About Us

We are based in Farnham, Camberley and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate, palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.

Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work.  Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters.  Our Income Generation team members are pivotal in helping to raise funds to deliver our vital services, ensuring ‘every day is precious’ for our patients. 

The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about on our website.

Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core.  We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees’ unique knowledge, skills and experiences.  We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community.  All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.  

We Offer:

Excellent Benefits

• Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
• Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Benefit Scheme
• Blue Light Discount Card

Excellent Career Development

• Skill Development and Training
• Project-Based Learning
• Apprenticeships
• Coaching

A Great Place to Work

• Equal Opportunities employer
• Flexible hours and flexible working
• Supportive colleagues
• 97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell*

*Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice staff survey 2023

For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit please contact Charli Springle, Community Fundraising Manager. If you are unable to apply on-line or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 3rd November 2025.

Interviews to be held:  Tuesday 11th November & Thursday 13th November

We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications by received. Your early response is therefore encouraged.  Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and therefore are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

This post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES