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We are seeking a proactive, highly organised and purpose-driven Programme Manager to lead the global delivery of the School Enterprise Challenge — our flagship entrepreneurship education programme. This pivotal role blends programme oversight, marketing, operations, partnership management, MEL (monitoring, evaluation and learning), and school engagement to ensure that thousands of schools around the world are supported to launch and grow student-led businesses.

You will be at the heart of the programme’s implementation — while working closely with the Head of Global Programmes, who leads on overall strategy and development. This is a dynamic, multi-functional position suited to someone who thrives on ownership, collaboration, and impact. You’ll be part of a small, dedicated team passionate about education, entrepreneurship, and creating opportunities for young people worldwide.

As the programme is delivered in both English and Spanish, strong written and verbal Spanish language skills are essential.

About Esteem

At Esteem, we create space for young adults to thrive. We offer social, wellbeing, volunteering, and mentoring opportunities to young adults aged between 14-26, from our base in Shoreham-By-Sea. We aim to involve young adults as partners in everything we do, this provides a platform for them to develop confidence, build life skills, and improve their wellbeing. They, in turn, make our organisation, and society, a better place.

Background to the Role

This is an exciting new opportunity to join a local youth charity at a key moment of growth. As Fundraising Partnerships Manager, you’ll play a vital role in building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with corporate partners, high net worth individuals, funders, and key stakeholders. You’ll help shape and deliver strategic partnerships that bring in funding that support our mission, and young people across our community.

Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, you’ll lead on developing and stewarding partnerships, especially within the local business community, and explore new ways organisations can invest in young people’s futures through Esteem’s programmes and projects.

Job Description

We’re looking for a passionate and relationship driven Fundraising Partnerships Manager with previous experience working in the charity sector or income generation, to join our team at Esteem. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on connecting with people, building meaningful partnerships, and creating long-lasting impact. In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping how local businesses and organisations invest in young people’s futures through sponsorship, collaboration, and shared purpose. If you’re someone who believes in community, has a talent for partnership development, and wants to see young people thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow corporate and strategic partnerships that support Esteem’s financial sustainability and deepen our local impact.

• Identify opportunities for shared value between Esteem and potential partners, including sponsorships, employee engagement, skills-sharing, and diverse income revenue streams.

• Work closely with Head of Fundraising and internal teams (including Fundraising, Marketing, and Youth Participation) to create partnership offers and deliverables.

• Lead on high-quality relationship management, ensuring excellent stewardship and communications with all partners.

• Collaborate on developing impact reports and tailored communications that show the difference our partners help us make.

• Organise and support events that engage current and prospective partners.

• Contribute to income generation from trusts, foundations, and other funding opportunities as needed.

• Work alongside young adults to include their voice and presence in fundraising and partnership initiatives.

Person Specification

Experience

• Building and managing partnerships in a fundraising, business development or sales setting

• Developing and delivering stewardship strategies and communications

• Working collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders

• Writing compelling proposals and presenting to potential funders or partners

• Using CRM or fundraising databases (e.g. Donorfy)

• Working with or within the charity sector (desirable)

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills (written and verbal)

• A confident, positive, creative, and proactive approach to partnership development

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple relationships and deadlines

• Clear understanding of corporate CSR, ESG, fundraising trends and opportunities

• Ability to collaborate with young adults and colleagues across departments

• Working knowledge of Google Drive and MS Office, in particular Excel

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative and people-focused, enjoys building relationships and working with others to achieve shared goals

• Proactive and self-motivated, takes initiative, spots opportunities, and sees projects through to completion

• Warm and engaging communicator, able to connect with people from all backgrounds with empathy and authenticity

• Adaptable and flexible. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and responds positively to change and new ideas

• Values-driven and shares Esteem’s commitment to young people, inclusion, and wellbeing

• Creative and solutions-oriented, brings fresh thinking to challenges and looks for new ways to grow support and impact

To apply

Please visit our jobs board to download our recruitment pack and application form. 

We will only shortlist applicants that have applied directly to our HR Department providing a completed application form.

Please let us know if you would prefer to submit your application in another way, such as a video presentation. 

Sadly, without a completed application form we will not be able to consider your application. 

Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory vetting and barring checks.

What we offer

• Staff Well-being: Esteem runs quarterly Well-being weeks throughout the year where we pause, reflect on what’s working and what's not, and create space for connection and team building with staff and young adults

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities: Esteem’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress, including applying for new roles in the organisation, participating in external training courses, and getting involved in different projects happening within the organisation.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to Esteem’s values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and support young people and staff from different backgrounds so they can be their best selves. Our networks include All Sorts (LGBTQIA+), Adur Refugees and Possibility People.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits:  We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 35 days (FTE) of annual leave inclusive of bank holidays. This entitlement will be pro-rata for this role. We operate flexi-working. Esteem office hours are 10am-6pm, Monday to Friday, though we take a flexible approach to work and working patterns; we also ask the same of our staff, requiring the ability to work effectively and respond appropriately in challenging circumstances. Esteem has a close-down period over Christmas and New Year. 

• Cash-back Health Plan: On appointment, you will become a member of Health Shield, a cash-back health plan giving you money back on everyday healthcare costs, such as dental, optical and physiotherapy. This is from day one of you joining Esteem. 

• Employee Assistance Programme: You will also have access from day one to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Breeze, a 24/7 support line via phone or web portal giving you access to GPs, counsellors, physios, mental health support and money-saving perks. 

• Pension: If you are eligible, you will be auto-enrolled into our pension scheme currently in place for Esteem, in accordance with Esteem’s pension auto-enrolment obligations.  The pension scheme that is currently in place for Esteem employees is “NEST Pensions”.

• Local Staff Discounts: You will also receive staff discounts to local businesses as part of our well-being offer.

Esteem is committed to supporting you in your role, including regular supervision, reflective practice groups (role specific), quarterly staff wellbeing week, regular pay reviews, employee support plan, staff socials and regular training. 

Commencement of this role is subject to receiving satisfactory references and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of your right to work in the UK.

Esteem welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Our culture and values reinforce this. We seek to create an inspiring and inclusive workplace where all feel valued and able to contribute to the organisation.

If you have the skills, knowledge and drive that we are looking for, and are passionate about making a real difference in young adults' lives, we would love to hear from you.

Interagency work

· Work to embed the Case Manager role into multi-agency responses to domestic abuse in the area.

· Effective understanding and implementation of institutional advocacy by pro- socially challenging partner agencies, acknowledging best practice and striving for change to benefit the individual, the service and the sector.

· Support other professionals in responding to service users in a way that is coterminous with the aims and ethos of the Drive Project.

· Working closing with other professionals to ensure that risk management and safeguarding duties are effectively met.

· Develop and maintain effective partnership working with statutory, private and voluntary agencies to address the issue of domestic abuse.

· Represent the service at operational multi-agency meetings, feeding back initiatives and outcomes to the team and contribute to the evaluation of the quality of activities these services offer.

· Provide a single point of proactive and regular contact for a range of professionals involved in the case of the service user.

· Be flexible and willing to work in all types of environments.

Case management

· Comply with child protection and information sharing policies, ensuring that service users and colleagues understand and comply with the service’s safeguarding framework.

· Manage a case load focusing on high risk perpetrators of domestic abuse to provide an assertive, medium to long term service, based on thorough assessment and individual support planning that adopts the principles of both ‘Support (change) or/and Disrupt (continued offending) concept.

· Contribute to regular service reviews which include monitoring data, evaluations, intake and output policy, and practice and work load reviews for the whole service.

· Attend monthly case management meeting with the Service Manager .

· Attend clinical supervision.

· Take appropriate steps to protect where there is an imminent risk to another person.

Recording and administration

· Ensure that case files and records are accurate and complete, and are kept and in compliance with Data Protection Act requirements.

· To enter all the required information into the Drive project electronic case management system to enable tracking of service user change, multi-agency working and risk management.

· Weekly maintenance and accurate and secure audit trail of all relevant communication.

· Comply with the data protection and information sharing protocols that Drive has agreed to.

Direct work with service users

· Maintain a proactive response to service users, continuously providing positive options for behaviour change throughout the service users time in the Drive project

· Use combination of motivational work, relationship building and a broad range of therapeutic skills to engage service users to addressing their abusive behaviour

· Motivate and support service users to address the broad range of needs that may contribute to the risk that they pose to others or act as barrier for them in addressing that risk. e.g. housing, substance use etc.

· To ensure that service users understand that the community and Drive project will ensure that they are accountable for continued use of abuse and abusive behaviour towards others

· Ensure that there is a consistent delivery of services to the identified perpetrators of domestic abuse, including comprehensive risk assessment, support planning, referrals to other agencies and MARACs.

· Develop strategies that will disrupt the continued risk posed by service users

· Undertake assessment of risk, needs and attitudes to inform the individual

service user’s intervention plan

· Ensure that risk assessment and risk management procedures are followed at all times.

· Respect and value the diversity of the community in which the service works in, providing a service that recognises the diverse needs of service users and their families.

· Work closely with the IDVAs’ supporting the partners, ex-partners and new partners, and family members of service users in management risk and developing intervention plans, as set out in the Drive Manual.

· The welfare and safety of children and young people is paramount, considered in every aspect of your work, address parenting needs where appropriate and taking action to safeguard children.

General

· Remain up-to-date and compliant with all relevant legislation connected to your work, including organisational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct and practice guidance, in order to uphold standards of best practice.

· Represent the service at local events; deliver training and presentations as required.

· Feed into the learning process via the Service to improve services to perpetrators of domestic abuse ensuring that the experiences of service users and other agencies inform this process.

· Be confident to evidence reflective practice in all aspects of work, sharing learning and

· Be committed to reviewing individual and team practice and undertake regular training.

· Act with integrity and respect when interacting with service users, employees, agencies and individuals.

· Competent in defensible decision making, recording and being held accountable

· Show initiative in tackling issues within the service and in relation to other agencies.

· Act as a champion for the implementation of the pilot programme in your area

· Hold a full driving license, have access to a car and be able to travel across the pilot area as required.

· Partake in evening and weekend work as required.

ABOUT ULI EUROPE

Founded in 1936, we now have over 48,000 members worldwide, representing the entire spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines working in private and public sectors.

In Europe we have c. 5,500 members. We have a particularly strong presence in the major European real estate markets with National Councils in 15 countries across Europe, including e.g., France, Germany, Spain, and United Kingdom.  ULI’s main revenue sources come from individual and corporate membership, in addition to corporate sponsorship for a wide range of activities ULI delivers, including events, research and mission driven programmes such as C Change or UrbanPlan.  To advance its mission priorities, ULI is aiming to diversify and grow its funding sources and especially focus on philanthropic donations from individuals, corporates and foundations, in addition to grants from other local and European institutions. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Manager of Philanthropic Fundraising will serve as the cornerstone of administrative support for ULI’s philanthropic fundraising initiatives in Europe. The role will report to the Vice President, Business Development & Membership on a day-to-day basis and work closely with the Chair of the ULI Charitable Trust and CEO ULI Europe. 

The role will have a functional reporting line to the Chief (Philanthropic) Fundraising Officer. This position requires excellent relationship management, organisational and communication skills. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative and management support to the philanthropic fundraising initiatives of the ULI Charitable Trust (and the CT Board of Trustees / ULIF Europe Committee) and ULI Europe, including fundraising campaigns, processing collections (through ULI CT or ULI Europe) and preparing donor reports in cooperation with the ULI Finance team in the US.  
• Oversee and coordinate design and development of marketing collateral, presentations supporting fundraising campaigns, in collaboration with the ULI Europe Marketing and Communications team. 
• Collaborate closely with team members of the ULI Europe business Development and Membership team, in addition to ULI’s country directors and governance director to support the planning of, and coordinate the implementation of the European philanthropic fundraising strategy determined by ULI Europe (namely by the CT Board of Trustees / ULIF Europe Committee), focusing on both donations from individuals based in Europe and donations from European philanthropic foundations and government programmes;  
• Work with and manage relationships with individual and institutional donors, in close collaboration with the corporate accounts team, CEO, ULI Europe and the Chair of the Charitable Trust / Chair of the ULIF Europe Committee; 
• Work in close collaboration with Research & Advisory Services and ESG Programmes colleagues, to identify and research (third party) philanthropic funding and grant opportunities and assist in the preparation of applications for philanthropic funding from (third party) foundations and government agencies; 
• Coordination of proposal writing for potential foundation funding, in close collaboration with the research, marketing communications and legal and compliance teams.
• Set up and implement application, reporting and compliance process for philanthropic gifts for ULI Europe. 

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• At least 6-8 years’ experience working in a similar role. 
• Experience working in an international business environment. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.  
• Excellent attention to detail. 
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• A track record of managing transactions or projects that required multi-tasking and meeting deadlines.
• A quick learner who is able to adapt easily
• Proficiency in one other European language preferred. 
• Real estate background desired, but not essential. 
• Occasional international travel required. 

EDUCATION

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in a relevant field or similar experience.

The Talent Set are thrilled to partner with a world-renowned cultural and scientific institution to recruit a passionate and driven Philanthropy Manager. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a pioneering organisation at the forefront of global research, education, and public engagement. This role will involve managing and developing a portfolio of major donors and prospects, crafting compelling proposals, delivering outstanding stewardship, and working collaboratively with senior stakeholders. This is an exciting chance to make a significant impact within a mission-led organisation shaping the future for people and planet.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Raise significant income from high-net-worth individuals, personally cultivating a portfolio of major donors and securing six-figure+ gifts in support of capital, core, and scientific projects.
• Develop and deliver compelling cases for support, working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to align fundraising opportunities with donor interests and organisational priorities.
• Plan and implement tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies, leveraging senior stakeholders and leadership where appropriate to maximise donor engagement and giving potential.
• Provide outstanding stewardship and donor relationship management, including high-quality communications, briefings, events, and robust gift reporting.
• Support the development of a strong donor pipeline, mentoring the Philanthropy Executive and contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting, working closely with Finance and administrative teams to track income, ensure compliance with funding agreements, and uphold data integrity on the CRM system.

 

Person Specification

• Proven track record of securing and managing gifts from high-net-worth individuals, including prospect research, proposal development, and effective stewardship.
• Direct fundraising experience within the cultural, environmental, or heritage sectors.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of funders, prospects, and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborative and proactive approach to developing high-quality, fundable project proposals in partnership with colleagues.
• Excellent attention to detail, with strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with international donors and an interest and or understanding of global philanthropy trends.

What’s on Offer

Salary: £38,347 per annum, Full Time, Permanent, Hybrid Working

 

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity

The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Business Development Manager
Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time
Location: Taunton, Somerset – Hybrid working available
Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 per annum

Somerset Wildlife Trust is excited to announce the search for a confident and strategic Business Development Manager. This role is pivotal in creating, implementing, and driving a robust Business Development Plan that directly aligns with our strategic goals. Our innovative approach is designed to build strong relationships and develop services that will significantly enhance our sustainable income.

The Business Development Manager will lead the transformation of the Trust's Business Development Plan by creating and sustaining long-term unrestricted income and business opportunities.

Responsibility 1:  Lead the development of sustainable income by:

• Developing strategic partnerships with investors, corporates, and investors.
• Exploring and delivering commercial opportunities in alignment with the Trust’s priorities.
• Contributing to the long-term sustainability of the Trust by increasing unrestricted income.
• Collaborating with the Trust’s Ecological, Environmental, and Fundraising teams to ensure strong customer relationships and maximising business opportunities and projects.

Responsibility 2: Provide commercial and business leads by:

• Scoping and securing new business opportunities whilst keeping the sales pipeline moving.
• Horizon scanning for new opportunities and commercial income streams.
• Initiating cold outreach to viable prospects through whichever methods are most effective.
• Providing feedback to the Executive Team on success and routes to increased revenue.
• Developing strong working relationships with key stakeholders, influencing decisions both internally & externally.
• Leading on developing messaging, with the support from the Communications Team, to create marketing materials that facilitates expansion of the Trusts overall sales.
• Ensuring customer issues are always handled efficiently and professionally.
• Utilising the CRM system to maximise visibility of opportunities and corporates connections across the wider organisation
• Analysing market data to support opportunities for business development with existing and potential clients.

Responsibility 3: Monitor and report on income and commercial progress by:

• Preparing budget information, short and long-term forecasts on account growth and development plans.
• Monitoring account performance against budget and implementing action plans to ensure achievement of budget targets.
• Communicating with internal functions within the Trust to ensure all clients are favourably serviced at every stage of the sales process.
• Maintaining internal records and continually suggesting improvements to ensure sustainable growth.
• Utilising reports and information to support effective decision-making and analysis.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 7% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• An annual professional institution subscription if applicable
• Flexible and agile working
• Wellbeing support – EAP, wellbeing champions
• Diversity networks through RSWT/TWT
• Paid volunteer days
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities
• 33 days of holiday (25 + bank holidays)
• Staff social calendar and events
• The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature, communities and the climate

Closing date: Tuesday 26 August 2025

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

Permanent contract

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £45,900 per annum

Location: Home based but this role requires frequent and required travel (2 -3 days a week) across a National landscape (England and Wales) and must be able to access one of the The Children's Society's offices listed below:

-Manchester

-Newcastle

-Leeds

-Birmingham

-Plymouth

-Chelmsford

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Development Manager within our young people's services domain. Due to our growth across our young people's services domain, we are looking for the right candidate to lead and project manage the mobilisation of newly commissioned services within our young people's services domain and/or provide management support to existing services, where capacity is required. The candidate will also be responsible to lead and deliver all mobilisation activities within predetermined timelines, ensuring quality and safe practice at all times, work closely with internal cross-functional teams and manage senior external stakeholders and multiple budgets, to ensure smooth project progression from inception to delivery.

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

TYPE OF PERSON WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are currently looking for an effective project manager, with significant experience of leading young people's services to join our dynamic, ambitious team.

A key part of this role will be your ability to:

-Manage a project team in order to achieve key deliverables set out in the mobilisation plan, to budget and to timescales.

-Make decisions regarding key components of the mobilisation schedule.

-Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies, working at pace.

-Lead communication and collaboration between internal and external stakeholders.

-Implement quality assurance processes and monitor these, outlined in the Safeguarding policy and in line with TCS practices and safeguarding standards.

-Build up relationships and rapport with key strategic stakeholders at pace, over multiple contracts, across a national landscape.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

-Excellent project management skills

-Management/leadership experience within young people's services

-Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation related to Children's Social Care and Health services and/ Relevant Qualifications;

-Excellent Safeguarding knowledge and practice

-Experience of contract compliance and management

INFO ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, which includes the disclosure of criminal records, vetting checks, and the provision of appropriate references. The number and type of references required may vary depending on the nature and responsibilities of the role, ensuring that each appointment is carefully assessed. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is midnight on the 12th August 2025.

IN1

A part-time role developing, curating, delivering and finessing training for two distinct audiences – training for those who have low digital confidence, as well as young people, in how to use digital devices effectively and efficiently; and also training for those who may come into contact with, or wish to learn about, digital poverty, including staff of corporates and community providers. 

The former audience – learning about digital skills – will need to gain knowledge and understanding about the foundational elements of using laptops, tablets and smartphones.  This includes Essential Digital Skills such as setting passwords, connecting to Wi-Fi and using keyboards, as well as soft skills such as staying safe online, critical thinking and recognising fake news or AI generated imagery.

The latter audience – learning about digital poverty – will need to learn about the causes and impacts of digital poverty, what impact digital exclusion has on families and communities, and how to understand if someone is digitally included.

There may be other training requirements as well – such as training external users of our systems, training corporate volunteers, or a train-the-train model of supporting young people to work with those in their communities.

Key responsibilities

• Work with CEO and SMT to gain a strong understanding of the content we wish to deliver.
• Design a range of standardised training materials, developing curriculum plans, which are able to be tailored easily for cohorts.
• Work with the Head of Development to ensure training meets the needs of potential partners.
• Work with delivery and project officers to understand training requirements as they relate to specific programmatic requirements.
• Deliver training as the lead trainer for the charity, usually in person but sometimes online.
• Work with partner organisations to build strong relationships, especially when working with corporate volunteers.
• Create and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of the training, gather feedback and finesse the training models you have created.
• Be able to run a train the trainer model for corporate volunteers, other staff, and young people on specific programmes, briefing them and ensuring consistency and quality.
• Work with the Head of External Affairs to produce high quality materials, including presentations, leaflets and other resources.
• Support marketing, project management, contract management and other functions delivered by other team members.
• Provide accurate reporting on the basis of feedback, participation and other indicators of current success.
• Take a self-sufficient approach to logistical management, whilst also working with colleagues where duties overlap.
• Keep up to date on developments in digital skills, maintaining subject matter knowledge.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the digital poverty landscape, including across policy, research and interventions, to inform training delivery.
• Work with colleagues to role model best practice in training.

The role is remote based - the whole team works from home - but you will need to be able to regularly travel across the UK including potential overnight stays and evening working.  You must feel comfortable being the person who sets up at a training event, and have a hands-on approach.  (The costs of travel are, of course, covered.)

Age UK has an exciting opportunity to join their fantastic team in Clapham!

We are recruiting for a Shop Manager to manage the day to day running of our Clapham shop (Clapham High Street, South West London, SW4).

As Shop Manager, you will manage our brilliant team of staff and volunteers, providing effective leadership, training, and development.

Utilising your previous experience and excellent managerial skills, you will help maximise store sales and profits while ensuring our customers and donors receive an excellent shop experience.

This opportunity offers an excellent benefits package as well as the chance to work within a valued team, all working to raise funds for a charity that provides vital services and support to older people across the UK.

If you have a passion for retail and would like to use your skills within a charity that supports thousands of older people across the UK, then this may be the role for you!

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)

To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.

You will have:

• Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment
• Experience of managing people
• Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team
• Strong drive to achieve results through others
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
• Ability to motivate self and others
• An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it
• Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
• IT literacy and numeracy skills

What we offer in return:

• A 35 hour working week
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday allowance
• A generous pension - we will contribute 8%
• Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub
• Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan
• Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events

Additional Information

To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.

Supporting statements and anonymisation

Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.

Reasonable adjustments

Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Are you skilled at stewarding funder partnerships and unlocking new income streams to support impactful education work across the UK?

Want to play a key role in shaping the ambitious direction for a national charity that sees that all young people are equipped through citizenship and democratic education?

Young Citizens is a UK education charity on a mission to help children and young people thrive in their communities and society. For nearly forty years we’ve equipped young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to understand how democracy and society works, and how they can be a part of it. We’re a small, dynamic team working in each nation with a bold vision for the future. We have a well-loved set of digital lessons, tools and immersive programmes that primary and secondary schools come to each year to help deliver inspiring, quality citizenship education.

This is a newly created and pivotal role that will lead our approach to income generation and strategic growth. As Senior Business & Partnerships Development Manager, you’ll be responsible for identifying and developing new opportunities, particularly in corporate partnerships, trust fundraising, and strategic collaborations, while also shaping how we position and promote our offer.

You’ll work closely with the CEO and senior management team to drive forward our mission and build meaningful relationships with stakeholders across sectors.

Role snapshot:

• Lead the delivery and success of our bold income generation strategy 
• Identify and secure new funding opportunities, with a focus on corporate partnerships and trusts/foundations
• Shape and promote Young Citizens’ offer and work for external audiences, enhancing visibility, advocacy and reach 
• Build and manage high-value relationships with funders, partners, and collaborators
• Contribute to organisational strategy and planning as a key member of the senior management team
• Represent the charity externally, championing our work and impact

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a strategic and proactive senior leader with a proven track record in income generation and business development, ideally within the charity, education, or corporate responsibility sectors. This role requires a collaborative and entrepreneurial self-starter who can effectively manage and grow our existing network of funders, while also contributing to the development of our evolving business model.

You’ll bring:

• Significant experience in securing income from corporate partnerships and/or trusts and foundations
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to quickly understand social impact areas and align them with funder priorities
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to write persuasive proposals and deliver compelling pitches
• A strategic mindset, with experience contributing to organisational planning and growth
• The ability to develop tailored business models and outreach campaigns with both speed and care
• A collaborative, confident approach and experience working at a senior level, including with CEOs or executive teams
• A team player mindset, interested in helping shape great organisational culture and performance

If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape a new role, influence strategy, and help grow a mission-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits of working at Young Citizens

In addition to joining a small, friendly, and supportive team, we offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• 28 days annual leave plus eight Bank Holidays
• Paid volunteering leave
• A day off for your birthday
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced sickness and maternity policies
• Season ticket loan
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children and young people across the UK

This is a hybrid role with some days each week at our London office ongoingly. Candidates should be based within a reasonable commute to London and have the existing right to work in the UK.

Please note: First round interviews will provisionally be held no earlier than the 14th August and no later than the 21st and 26th August. If you have other timelines or commitments to schedule around please mention those in your letter.

To learn more about the role and the application process, please refer to the job pack for full details.

As long as this advert is live, we are accepting applications.

Organisation: B.R.I.G.H.T. Options – A Calan DVS Social Enterprise

Are you a passionate, values-driven leader with a flair for innovation, training, and impact?

Be part of something bold. Be part of something B.R.I.G.H.T.

About US - B.R.I.G.H.T. Options stands for: Building Resilience, Inspiring Growth, Hope, and Transformation.

Launched as Calan DVS’s first social enterprise, B.R.I.G.H.T. Options transforms understanding of domestic abuse and sexual violence through high-quality education, consultancy, and training.

But this is just the beginning.

In the near future, we will also:

• Create volunteering opportunities for survivors to build confidence and community.
• Develop bespoke training programmes for survivors to help them upskill and transition into employment, volunteering, training, or education.
• Work toward establishing paid employment pathways for survivors within the enterprise.

This is your chance to lead a movement rooted in empowerment, equality, and social justice.

The Role:

We’re looking for a motivated, visionary Social Enterprise Training Manager to lead and grow this exciting new venture, working closely with the CEO and Leadership Team to shape its direction from the ground up.

Your impact:

• Lead the design, delivery and evaluation of accredited and non-accredited training programmes.
• Develop trauma-informed and survivor-centred learning pathways.
• Build a team of dynamic facilitators and consultants.
• Cultivate partnerships across sectors, from frontline services to corporate clients.
• Lay the foundation for future volunteering and employment opportunities for survivors.
• Drive growth and sustainability of B.R.I.G.H.T. Options while upholding Calan DVS’s life-saving mission.

Who You Are

You are:

• Passionate about tackling domestic abuse and sexual violence through education.
• Experienced in developing and delivering accredited and non-accredited training (preferably in VAWDASV or related fields).
• Strategic and commercially aware with a heart for social change.
• A leader who thrives in start-up environments and builds with purpose.
• Collaborative and values-led, with a deep commitment to equality, diversity, and trauma-informed practice.

Why Join Us?

• Shape a pioneering social enterprise with national impact.
• Help empower survivors to build brighter futures.
• Work with a passionate team and supportive leadership.
• Drive innovation, social change, and life-saving education.
• Enjoy flexible working and meaningful professional development.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now and lead the way in creating safer, more informed, and more empowered communities across Wales.

Closing date: 12th August 2025 – 5pm.

The interview will be a two stage process:

• Stage 1 interviews will be held in Neath on the 20th August.
• Stage 2 interviews will be held in Neath on the 27th August.

Successful applicants for stage 1 interviews will be contacted on Friday 15th August.

GUCE Project Manager Role

Community Energy is gaining momentum nationally, where people are increasingly coming together to  take control of their own energy supplies.  Grand Union Community Energy (GUCE, pronounced “juice”) is looking to see local communities along the Grand Union canal in Hertfordshire enjoy a clean and resilient energy system that benefits all.  We develop, support and promote renewable energy and energy efficiency projects for communities from Watford to Tring, and build householder resilience by helping them reduce their bills and energy use.

We are seeking a Project Manager for two days a week, to help develop the opportunities that are forthcoming. Depending on the skills of the applicant the same individual could also cover aspects of other roles we are looking to fill.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a person with experience in project management to join our small but expanding team. The Project Manager for Community Energy will be responsible for converting opportunities for local renewable energy generation and energy efficiency projects into reality. They will take projects from concept, through funding and construction to management.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Deliver new potential projects, such as opportunities with Watford industrial units:

  • Work with technical specialists to assess the energy needs of the community, including energy demand, infrastructure, and renewable energy potential (solar, wind, biomass, etc.).

  • Identify and engage stakeholders (local authorities, local organisations, energy providers, and residents).

• For new and existing projects: 

  • Develop and monitor an overall plan to realise projects including timelines, budgets, resources and risk management strategies in conjunction with the Development Officer / Project teams.

  • Manage share offers.

  • Communication with potential local investors.

  • Manage paperwork.

  • Ensure the projects are realised rather than remaining just good ideas.

  • Work with others to manage cross-functional teams, including installers, contractors, and local community leaders.

  • Coordinate with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and partners to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.

  • Foster a collaborative environment with all project team members.

  • Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring all costs are tracked, controlled, and aligned with available funding.

  • Work in partnership with the installer to oversee the procurement of materials, equipment, and services necessary for the project.

  • Track the progress of energy projects against objectives, milestones, and KPIs (key performance indicators).

  • Regularly report to stakeholders, funding agencies, and community members on project status and outcomes in collaboration with Project teams and Comms.

  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Skills & Experience

Required

• Attitude: The successful candidate will be a self-starter with enthusiasm, flexibility, and motivation.

• Project Management: Strong skills in planning, budgeting, risk management, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

• Communication: Ability to effectively communicate energy topics to diverse audiences, including community members, government officials, and technical teams.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to work with various stakeholders, from community members to local authorities and private companies.

• Problem Solving: Creative thinking to address local challenges with regards to renewable energy projects.

• Diversity: A commitment to diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.

• Commitment or interest in sustainability.

Desirable:

• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

• Sector Knowledge: Familiarity with relevant policies, regulations, and funding mechanisms in the energy sector.

Experience: 

Experience in community engagement and project management is key, with that in renewable energy projects desirable.

In this role, the project manager serves as a bridge between technical experts, local communities, and other stakeholders, ensuring that energy solutions are not only sustainable and innovative but also beneficial and accessible to all involved.

Terms and Conditions

Salary: Pro-rated salary for 2 days per week, £13,000 to £19,000 per annum (£34,000 to £47,000 full time equivalent) depending on experience plus 3% pension contribution.

Hours: 2 days per week (15 hours). The working hours can be flexible.

Location: Home-working, ideally within the GUCE catchment area from Watford to Tring.

You will need to travel to meet stakeholders, attend relevant meetings and visit potential sites. You may be called upon to work outside office hours.

Contractual arrangements: 12 months fixed term with the opportunity to extend, subject to 3 months’ probation.

There is a notice period of four weeks from both sides.

Holidays: The equivalent of 28 days per annum excluding Bank Holidays, pro-rata for the part-time nature of the post.

Reporting to: John Bell, Chair

Start date: As soon as possible

Equal Opportunities

We actively encourage people of all backgrounds, ages, races, religions, belief systems, sexual orientations and gender identities to apply for this role. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We are working towards being a Disability Confident employer and are open to discussing how best to make that work with our successful candidate. We are committed to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please let us know if you have a disability (as defined under the Equality Act, 2010) that you would like to declare. Please also let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments that we can make to ensure that the application process is as accessible to you as possible.

How to apply

Please apply via Charity Job.

Closing date:

19.8.2025 by 23:30

If you have any questions regarding the role or your application please email via the address on the GUCE website.

Funding for this role is provided through the Community Energy People Project 

Thanks to National Lottery players, Community Energy Pathways has been awarded £1.5M from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK, to deliver its Community Energy People project over three years. The Community Energy People project will enable 11 community energy groups across 11 counties to employ people for the first time, recruit more volunteers and deliver more projects, and faster. The new workforce will represent our diverse community. Community Energy Pathways will provide training and mentoring to those groups, as well as governance, HR and marketing support.  

This is a crucial and hands-on leadership role, responsible for overseeing the charity’s financial management. You will ensure accurate and timely financial and management reporting, maintain robust financial controls, support the Senior Leadership Team in strategic decision-making, and drive continual improvements in systems and processes.

You will oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and audits, ensure compliance with Charity Commission and Companies House requirements, and develop the Finance Team to deliver excellence.  To read the full job description, including information on role particulars, and why New Wine is a fantastic place to work, please download the attached document.

Key Responsibilites:

Routine Financial Oversight

· Oversee all accounting, cash management, reconciliations and authorisation of payments.

· Monitor day-to-day financial operations: banking transactions, current and deposit accounts, payroll, and other transactions.

· Maintain the fixed assets register and monthly depreciation.

· Manage cash flow, investing excess cash where appropriate.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting

· Manage and prepare annual budgets and forecasts in collaboration with the Director of Operations and senior leadership team.

· Provide timely, accurate and accessible management accounts and reports for senior managers, budget holders and Trustees.

· Interpret complex financial information clearly for non-finance colleagues.

· Regularly update forecasts with a target of quarterly reporting.

Statutory Accounts, Compliance & Audit

· Lead the preparation and audit of end-of-year statutory accounts, working closely with external accountants/auditors.

· Ensure all statutory obligations are met including VAT returns, Gift Aid claims, Companies House, Charity Commission and HMRC requirements.

· Stay up to date with Charity SORP and charity sector financial regulations, ensuring compliance and training the team accordingly.

Systems, Process Improvement & Controls

· Design and implement financial systems and process improvements to drive efficiency.

· Maintain strong financial governance and internal controls.

· Monitor the effectiveness of financial practices and policies and make recommendations for improvements.

Team Leadership

· Supervise, develop and motivate the Finance Team to achieve high standards.

· Carry out quarterly reviews and provide day-to-day support.

· Foster a collaborative, proactive working culture.

Event Finance Management

· Oversee financial management at New Wine events, including systems for income reconciliation, cash controls, onsite banking and petty cash.

· Ensure accurate reconciliation of income from the event booking system.

HR & Payroll Administration

· Oversee payroll preparation and submissions including HMRC and pensions.

Other Duties

· Respond to queries from Trustees, Director of Operations, budget managers and external stakeholders as required.

· Work well with all members of the wider staff team.

· Attend and sometimes lead staff prayers and other meetings.

Person specification:

Essential Attributes

• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Excellent time-management with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Analytical approach to problem-solving and sound decision-making capabilities
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a drive to deliver high-quality results
• Commitment to high standards, accuracy, and robust financial controls
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Collaborative team player with a task-focused mindset and proactive attitude
• Ability to positively influence and persuade others
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive financial information
• Ability to think critically and maintain good judgement under pressure

Essential Skills & Experience

• CCAB qualified accountant or equivalent substantial experience
• Significant experience in financial management, accounting, and budgetary control
• Proven track record in producing management and statutory accounts, and managing audits
• In-depth knowledge of Charity SORP, financial governance, and compliance within the charity sector
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Office, including Excel (advanced), Outlook, Word, and Teams
• Experience in payroll administration, including workplace pensions and leave accruals
• Experience of financial governance and control mechanisms
• Proactive approach to adopting new and more efficient ways of working, using the latest software where appropriate, and providing timely, accurate and relevant reports to colleagues.
• Experience supervising or line managing staff, with the ability to develop and motivate teams

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience managing restricted or trust funds
• Up-to-date and practical VAT knowledge
• Experience within a faith-based or charity organisation
• Experience engaging with Boards or Trustees
• Familiarity with the financial aspects of event operations
• Understanding of safeguarding, HR, or operational compliance processes
• Diplomatic approach and understanding in stakeholder engagement

Desirable Knowledge

• Strong understanding of charity finance regulations and sector best practices
• Commitment to the vision, mission, and values of New Wine
• Highly proficient in accounting systems and Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams, Planner)

The above list of job deliverables is open and partial, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

This job description is intended to summarise the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended to include all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or all capabilities that may be required now or in the future.  New Wine reserves the right to revise the duties outlined in this job description at its discretion.  

Senior Strategic Programmes Manager

This is an amazing opportunity for a Senior Strategic Programmes Manager to join the team in this exciting role, with the potential to create significant social impact at a pivotal moment in the growth of the Strategic Programmes work.

Position: Senior Strategic Programmes Manager

Location: Remote/London (occasional London office working – expenses covered)

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week) – flexible working available

Salary: £40,000 - £44,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Benefits Include: 25 days per year (pro rata – excluding bank holidays), employer pension contribution of 5% into a personal pension (which does not have to be matched by the employee)

Closing Date: Monday 18 August 2025

Interview Date: Week commencing 1st September 2025

About the Role

The focus of this permanent role is to manage the development and growth of the Strategic Programmes, in line with the organisations new strategy and core mission to end youth homelessness. As a charitable trust the core purpose includes distributing grants to create sustainable routes out of homelessness and into sustainable independent living for young people.

The Strategic Programmes’ team are responsible for brokering services for charity partners that broaden the offer above and beyond the core grants in three different areas:

• Pro Bono
• Employability
• Property Donation

The focus for all three programmes is now on their growth and the maximisation of their social impact. This follows a period of development and refresh for Pro Bono, and the successful piloting of the newer Employability and Property Donation programmes. All three programmes have proven to be successful, sustainable and scalable. This role is primarily concerned with maintaining the management of the programmes whilst working alongside the Head of Strategic Programmes to enhance them and expand their reach.

The charity relies heavily on the voluntary support of its corporate partners from the real estate industry and this role will work closely with these partners to maximise their contribution to the mission to end youth homelessness. The role will also require you to work closely with charity partners to ensure that the programmes deliver against their needs for maximum impact

Your principal responsibilities will be project management, relationship management, impact & evaluation and communications.

About You

We are looking for someone with a demonstrable interest in CSR, and how businesses can be supported to achieve social impact.

You will also have:

• Experience of designing or delivering CSR or volunteering programmes in support of vulnerable or disadvantaged groups of people
• Experience of developing and managing relationships with senior stakeholders
• Experience of monitoring, analysing and providing robust evaluation and reporting of projects and programmes of work
• Demonstrable project management and development skills with the ability to plan and prioritise effectively

About the Organisation

The charity has been around since 1986, created by and working with the UK property industry to try and harness a collective desire to do good. Since 2016, the focus has been exclusively on creating a corporate movement within and across the industry to tackle and end youth homelessness.

Additional Benefits:

• Opportunities for flexible working
• Free annual Flu’ jabs and annual sight tests
• Cycle to Work Scheme (salary sacrifice)
• ½ day a month entitlement to volunteer for a charity of your choice, in work time
• Interest-free Annual Travel Card Loans
• A Professional Development Fund
• Commitment to wellbeing (we’re signatories of Mind’s Time to Change Pledge)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Health Insurance with Vitality (small employee contribution required)

You may have experience in roles such as Programme Manager, Programme Officer, Programme Lead, Programme Deputy Manager, Programme Leader, Programme Lead, Project Management, Relationship Management, Impact & Evaluation, Communications, Communications Manager. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation