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Contract: Permanent
Salary: £39,434 - £46,109 (London) £35,294 - £41,969 (Outside London)
Closing Date: Monday 18th August
Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications to progress to the interview stage.
Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for Compliance Manager – Fundraising to join our Compliance Team based in London, Sunderland, Bradford or Manchester.
About us
We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037.
Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people each year.
The Compliance Team’s role is to provide assurance that, based on evidence, internal controls are in place and are operating effectively. We are responsible for ensuring Centrepoint can operate and develop safely within regulatory frameworks. The team, which consists of managers, officers and a head of department, oversees several aspects of compliance across Centrepoint, including fundraising, employability & skills, data protection, complaints, internal policies and procedures and safeguarding.
Centrepoint operates a hybrid working model. The current requirement is a minimum of two days in the office per week, with the remaining days worked remotely. From 1 July 2025, this will increase to a minimum of 50% of your working week. For most full-time colleagues, this means attending the office for five days over a two-week period (e.g., two days one week and three days the next). For colleagues on different contracts (including part-time or compressed contracts) this will be adjusted accordingly.
About you
- Experienced compliance professional with a strong understanding of the regulatory landscape surrounding fundraising in the charity sector.
- Able to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance for teams.
- Natural collaborator with strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- Confident trainer and communicator who can embed a culture of compliance.
- Respectful, empathetic and mindful of impact on supporters and young people.
- Flexible and responsive to change, committed to continuous learning.
What you'll be doing
- Promoting a strong culture of compliance and providing guidance to Fundraising teams.
- Overseeing due diligence, maintaining risk registers, and aligning with ethical policies.
- Developing/updating policies and delivering training and induction on compliance matters.
- Designing and implementing a quality assurance framework for compliance monitoring.
- Advising on GDPR and managing data protection risks within Fundraising.
- Managing complaints processes and producing compliance reports for Board review.
- Leading investigations into fraud, breaches or safeguarding issues related to Fundraising.
- Monitoring regulatory changes and advising internal teams accordingly.
Why join Centrepoint?
In return for your efforts, you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:
- 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
- Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
- Private Medical insurance
- Income protection
- Employer pension contributions of 5%
- Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
- An interest-free travel loan
At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all of our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organization.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of homelessness or using young people’s services and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.
Centrepoint’s policy is to recruit, employ and promote people on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed, and to this end, our aim is to ensure that all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Compliance Manager - Fundraising click ‘Apply’ now
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Emmaus UK is seeking a Corporate Partnerships Manager to grow and deepen relationships with businesses that want to be part of something bigger.
Emmaus is a national charity and social enterprise with a unique model: we support people who’ve experienced homelessness by offering not just a home, but meaningful work and a place to belong. As we deliver on an ambitious five-year strategy, this is a pivotal opportunity to join a passionate and collaborative team, driving high-value corporate partnerships that deliver financial support, skills sharing, volunteering, and social impact.
You’ll play a vital role in securing new partnerships and stewarding existing ones, helping ensure that Emmaus communities across the UK can continue their life-changing work. We're looking for a strategic and personable fundraiser with a flair for relationship building and a belief in partnerships that go beyond the transactional. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
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Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 18th August 2025.
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Grade: Senior Manager
Job Title: Senior Programme Manager, Europe
Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2027
Location: This job is open to candidates living in France, Germany, Spain, Sweden and the UK. Please note that we currently do not have the infrastructure to support visa sponsorship and you must have the relevant right to live and work in your country of residence.
Reports to: Programme Director, Europe
Direct reports: Grants Programme Manager , Senior Associate
Hours per week: 35 - 40 hours/week (depending on local labour laws)
Compensation: Salaries are benchmarked to the country of residence and mapped to years of experience. Please note that to counter inequity, salaries at CPI are non-negotiable.
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France: €92,216 - €106,403
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Germany: €106,965 - €123,422
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Spain: €95,044 - €109,666
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Sweden: 1,064,988 kr - 1,228,843 kr
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UK: £85,144 - £98,243
Closing Date: Wednesday 6th August 2025, 23:59 pm British Summer Time
About the Centre for Public Impact (CPI):
At the Centre for Public Impact, we believe in the transformative potential of government to improve lives and create better outcomes for all. Yet, we recognize that many of today’s government systems, structures, and processes are not yet designed to address the complex challenges of our time. That’s why we are committed to reimagining government- working towards systems that truly serve everyone, equitably, and effectively.
As a not-for-profit organization founded by the Boston Consulting Group, we act as a learning partner for governments, public servants, and a diverse network of change makers. Though we are a small organisation, our global footprint is expansive. We have dedicated and innovative teams in Asia, Australia/ Aotearoa New Zealand, Europe and North America. We are all aligned by our Global Hub operational team who provide people & culture, operational, finance, and communications partnership across the regions.
CPIE was founded in 2020 and our culture is founded on the values and principles within our vision for government. So in everything we do we aim to be humble, open, empathetic, authentic, trusting and trustworthy, curious and to champion diversity and inclusion. We continually experiment with ways to embody our values, striving to share power and devolve decision-making to those best placed to make the decision. We challenge traditional hierarchies, adopt a strengths-based approach, and prioritise mutual support.
Our Values:
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Curiosity - We champion exploration and creativity.
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Courage - We are authentic and brave in our decisions and actions.
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Collaboration - We share power and work together.
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Empathy - We embrace others’ perspectives and experiences.
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Equity - We disrupt systemic barriers to shift power.
The AI Opportunity Fund:
The AI Opportunity Fund, led by the Centre for Public Impact with support from Google . org, is currently a €16 million initiative aimed at empowering underserved workers across Europe with essential AI skills. The programme has selected 73 organisations from hundreds of applications to provide tailored AI training to 20,000 workers across 24 European countries. These organisations focus on diverse communities, including rural job seekers, underemployed women, and public sector workers, aiming to bridge the digital divide and promote economic resilience. The initiative underscores AI's potential to drive social mobility and equitable growth across the continent. We are also hoping to scale our work in this area in the future.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced, strategic and detail-oriented Senior Programme Manager to oversee the ongoing delivery of the AI Opportunity Fund. This exciting role focuses on managing the implementation, budget and contractual aspects as well as lessons learned of the programme, ensuring its success in meeting our ambitious targets to equip underserved communities with essential AI and digital skills.
As part of a dynamic team working across diverse programs to advance CPI Europe’s strategy, this individual will thrive on building strong relationships within CPIE, across CPI’s regions, and within our Global Initiatives. We’re looking for someone who embraces the challenges and opportunities of a startup environment, where learning, adaptability, and building the plane as we fly it are all part of the journey!
Reporting to the Regional Director, Europe and leading a small team, the Senior Programme Manager role will have oversight of the AI Opportunities Fund which CPI is running on behalf of Google . org.
Key Responsibilities and Core Competencies:
Programme Leadership and Delivery
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Lead the successful delivery of the AI Opportunity Fund programme, ensuring timely, high-quality, and outcome-focused execution in line with the Fund’s ambitious targets
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Lead a team who effectively collaborate with grantees and training providers across multiple regions, ensuring effective implementation of activities, proactive resolution of challenges, and sustained programme momentum
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Identify and manage programme risks, embedding proactive mitigation strategies and enabling the team to navigate issues effectively
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Deliver clear and consistent updates to funders and internal stakeholders through both written reports and verbal briefings
Strategic and Financial Oversight
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Oversee programme budgets (€16m+) and financial performance, ensuring efficient resource allocation and alignment with funding requirements.
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Collaborate with the Finance Team to review spending, analyse trends, and deliver timely financial reports, ensuring strong internal controls and full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
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Provide overall oversight of a range of contracts, including approving amendments, while supporting the team in managing day-to-day operations to ensure effective implementation and compliance.
Partner collaboration
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Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with delivery partners, funders, and stakeholders to ensure aligned and collaborative programme delivery.
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Represent CPIE with confidence and build trust in partner meetings, clearly communicating programme progress, impact, and financial performance.
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Foster open, two-way communication at all levels and with partners to identify shared goals, address challenges early, and strengthen joint decision-making.
Monitoring, Reporting, and Learning
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Track delivery milestones, outputs, and financial performance against programme goals using established project management and monitoring frameworks.
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Collaborate with CPI’s Knowledge, Learning, and Impact team to analyse outcome data, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and clear communication to stakeholders.
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Share insights and lessons learned with CPI leadership and Google . org to drive continuous improvement, support programme adaptation, and inform organisational learning.
Thought Leadership & Business Development:
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Shape and drive strategies to scale and strengthen programmes, ensuring CPI’s work remains innovative, impactful, and aligned with emerging priorities.
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Lead the development of strategic partnerships with funders and delivery partners, cultivating senior external relationships to support growth and collaboration.
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Provide thought leadership by contributing to strategic planning, influencing sector dialogue, and representing CPI in key forums to elevate its voice and impact.
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Develop public policy lessons and other insights from the Fund, to be utilised by CPI-E and/or Google . org
People Development:
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Foster an inclusive, supportive team culture where Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) is prioritised.
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Promote a coaching-led approach and ensure performance management is fair, transparent, and focused on development, including the regular use of constructive feedback to support individual and team growth
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Support the team to manage conflict constructively, encouraging open dialogue, mutual respect, and collaborative problem-solving.
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Develop a resilient and adaptable team that embraces complexity and ambiguity, promoting ethos that value creative problem solving and shared accountability
Personal Development & commitment to continuous learning:
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Engage in regular self-reflection to identify strengths, areas for growth, and personal goals, demonstrating curiosity about their leadership style and its influence on team culture.
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Actively seek out learning opportunities to stay up-to-date in a rapidly changing public sector and nonprofit/social impact landscape.
The above job description is intended to be an outline of the duties and responsibilities for this role. This is not an exhaustive list, and may change over time. You may be expected to undertake other duties that are commensurate with this role and grade.
Qualifications:
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At least 8-10 years of relevant experience. CPI welcomes a breadth of experience from individuals from service-oriented environments
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A project/programme management qualification is desirable, but not essential with proven relevant experience
Experience:
We are seeking candidates who can clearly demonstrate experience aligned with the core competencies and responsibilities outlined above. These represent the essential capabilities needed to succeed in the role.
In addition, we’ve identified a number of desirable skills and experiences that would bring added value to this role and to CPI more broadly. While not essential, these attributes reflect the direction of our work and the evolving needs of our team and partners. We encourage you to highlight any relevant experience whether gained through formal roles or other contexts that speaks to both the core and added-value areas of this position.
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Experience of successfully managing complex programmes within grant making or the philanthropic space.
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An understanding of good grant making practice that demonstrates the ability to effectively manage all stages of a grant making process
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Experience in designing, implementing, or managing skills development and training programmes
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Experience or understanding of AI or related technologies
Salary, benefits, and how to apply
At the Centre for Public Impact, we are committed to countering pay inequality and have conducted a global compensation benchmarking process to ensure that we're paying our staff fairly and well for the roles that they hold. Therefore, salaries at CPI are non-negotiable.
CPIE offers comprehensive benefits to its employees including a range of high-quality health, dental, and vision plans; employer’s contribution to pension/retirement as applicable; dedicated professional development funds; generous paid leave and public holidays; short/long term disability, paid parental leave and extended illness leave; and a year-end organisation-wide closure. We anticipate this position will require approximately 15-20% domestic and international travel.
We use a structured review process to ensure fairness in our hiring. Please note that we are collecting CVs and cover letters.We understand applicants may use tools like ChatGPT as thought partners; however, we are looking for original work that reflects your unique perspective, skills and reflections. Please do not submit content that is directly copied or heavily reliant on AI as these will be flagged and marked down. We have a team of real people who review and score your CV and cover letter and a system that helps us ensure applications maintain authenticity. Please apply by Wednesday 6th August 2025, 23:59 pm British Summer Time, the portal closes automatically and we will not be able to reopen it. Please note: We may close the application window early if we receive a high volume of applications.
To advance our purpose of reimagining government so that it works for everyone, CPI seeks to attract and support a diversity of backgrounds, experience, talent and thought. For this reason, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. You can read our full Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy here. CPI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, colour, caste, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
We're a learning partner for governments, public servants, and the changemakers leading the charge to reimagine government.
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FTWW is looking for a full-time Volunteer and Community Coordinator! The successful candidate will strengthen community activity by engaging with external stakeholders and members of the public, increasing our reach and volunteer numbers. They will ensure that volunteers are supported and equipped to participate in a wide range of activities, both in-person and online.
The role is full-time home-based within Wales, with occasional travel to events and meetings, so a driving licence and access to a car would be an advantage.
We are a small but mighty charity where no two days are the same. You may be involved in facilitating an online coproduction event one day and speaking at the Senedd the next so excellent communication skills are a must. We currently have over 90 registered volunteers and a key part of the role will be to develop our volunteer programme. As a small team, you will also support our part-time Engagement Coordinator, so there will be plenty of opportunity to demonstrate your creative skills too.
The ability to speak Welsh, or a willingness to learn, is desirable. We may also consider part time hours, or a job share for the right candidates. Please note in your application if this applies to you.
Successful applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.
For more information, including accessible formats, please see the attached document.
Mae Triniaeth Deg i Fenywod Cymru (FTWW) yn chwilio am Gydlynydd Gwirfoddolwyr a Chymuned yn llawn-amser! Bydd yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus yn cryfhau gweithgarwch cymunedol drwy ymgysylltu â rhanddeiliaid allanol ac aelodau o'r cyhoedd, gan gynyddu ein cyrhaeddiad a nifer y gwirfoddolwyr. Byddant yn sicrhau bod gwirfoddolwyr yn cael eu cefnogi a'u paratoi i gymryd rhan mewn amrywiaeth eang o weithgareddau, wyneb yn wyneb ac ar-lein.
Mae'r swydd lawn-amser hon wedi'i lleoli gartref ar gyfer pobl sy’n byw yng Nghymru, a bydd angen teithio i ddigwyddiadau a chyfarfodydd o bryd i'w gilydd, felly byddai trwydded yrru a char yn fantais.
Rydym yn elusen fach ond grymus lle nad oes dau ddiwrnod yr un fath. Efallai y byddwch yn ymwneud â gwaith hwyluso digwyddiad cyd-gynhyrchu ar-lein un diwrnod, ac yn siarad yn y Senedd y diwrnod nesaf, felly mae sgiliau cyfathrebu rhagorol yn hanfodol. Ar hyn o bryd mae gennym dros 90 o wirfoddolwyr cofrestredig a rhan allweddol o'r rôl fydd datblygu ein rhaglen wirfoddoli. Fel tîm bach, byddwch hefyd yn cefnogi ein Cydlynydd Ymgysylltu sy’n gweithio’n rhan-amser, felly bydd digon o gyfle i ddangos eich sgiliau creadigol hefyd.
Mae’r gallu i siarad Cymraeg, neu’r parodrwydd i ddysgu, yn ddymunol. Mae hi’n bosibl y byddwn hefyd yn ystyried oriau rhan-amser, neu rannu swydd ar gyfer yr ymgeiswyr addas. Nodwch yn eich cais os yw hyn yn berthnasol i chi.
Bydd angen i ymgeiswyr llwyddiannus gwblhau gwiriad manwl gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd a darparu geirdaon cyn i unrhyw gynnig cyflogaeth gael ei wneud.
Am ragor o wybodaeth, gan gynnwys fformatau hygyrch, gweler y ddogfen sydd ynghlwm.
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This role at Relate - Family Action
Relate at Family Action is here to promote safe, supportive relationships for all and support everyone to strengthen the relationships that mean the most to them.
For over 150 years Family Action has seen first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better and worse. That's why we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today. Whatever family means or looks like to us, ultimately, it's relationships that matter – and the quality of our relationships affects the quality of all our lives.
This is a pivotal role responsible for crafting and executing strategies and campaigns that promote both the Relate brand image and overall marketing efforts to support the achievement of sales targets across a range of counselling services (both B2C and B2B), training products, charity retail outlets and other income streams.
We are looking for a marcomms ‘all-rounder’: someone who can take a strategic view as well as being ‘hands-on’ in the delivery of marketing support to the wider Relate team.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.




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Help shape a kinder world for animals
Are you a relationship-builder with a passion for making a difference? We’re looking for a Philanthropy Manager to lead our high-net-worth giving strategy, with a special focus on Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). In this role, you’ll build meaningful connections with Wealth Advisors and DAF Managers whose clients have the potential to give £100k or more—all in support of our mission to end animal cruelty.
You’ll work closely with our Senior Manager of Major Gifts and Senior Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Operations to launch and grow our DAF strategy in the UK. Together, you’ll help expand our reach and deepen our impact by engaging generous individuals who share our vision for a more humane world for animals.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s proactive, strategic, and confident working with high-net-worth individuals. You’ll also collaborate with our program teams to gain a deep understanding of our unique approach to animal welfare—and bring donors closer to the heart of our work.
Essential Responsibilities
- Develop and implement ongoing strategies for Humane World for Animals’ growth in private philanthropy amongst wealth advisors, individuals and DAF managers in the UK, ensuring a strong ROI and including setting appropriate KPIs to monitor progress and measure success.
- Align the UK DAF strategy with the broader high net worth engagement strategy , collaborating with colleagues to maximise impact.
- Build Humane World for Animals’ UK DAF portfolio: identify, cultivate, solicit and deliver significant relationships and partnerships with wealth advisors and DAF managers.
- Conduct outreach to wealth advisors outside the Humane World for Animals network who may not yet be familiar with our work and raising our profile with this specific audience, including via networking and events opportunities.
- Formulate and implement individual strategies for developing key DAF partnerships and initiatives around programmatic priorities, mobilising necessary internal and external resources to ensure all partnerships are effectively executed and partners’ needs are fully met. Includes proposal development work.
- Act as an internal expert on the DAF landscape within the UK, bringing this to bear when developing proposals and ideas with programmatic staff.
- Contribute to internal collaboration on breakthrough solutions that can deliver social impact at scale for complex philanthropic relationships which span a variety of mechanisms of giving.
- Partner across revenue streams (including corporate partnerships, foundations, and major gifts) to maximise and leverage fundraising opportunities.
- Lead on our high net worth income from individuals; identify, cultivate, solicit and deliver significant relationships.
- Develop working relationships with program staff in order to identify funding opportunities and access program information that can be used to cultivate and steward wealth advisors.
- Stay abreast of key issues and trends in the international aid and wealth advisor community.
- Use our CRM (ROI Solutions) to track all DAF activity and revenue and activity projection in line with our data protection and privacy policies.
- Effectively represent Humane World for Animals to external audiences for both fundraising and profile elevation.
- Identify opportunities to represent Humane World for Animals on panels and events of interest to wealth advisors, including strategising around Humane World for Animals specific-events to engage wealth advisors.
- Strategic engagement with senior stakeholders to support donor engagement.
A successful candidate would have strong communication skills—both written and verbal—will be key, along with the ability to connect authentically with a wide range of people. You’ll be confident working independently, but also enjoy collaborating across teams to make things happen. At Humane World for Animals, we pride ourselves on our warm, supportive team environment, where everyone’s ideas are valued and we work together to achieve our shared mission.
If you’re an ambitious self-starter who wants to change the lives of animals around the world, we’d love to hear from you!
Please note:
Round 1 interviews: 2nd September.
Round 2 interviews: 5th September.
Both online/remote.
We make bold progress for all animals by working together on the biggest problems—no matter where they are or how deeply entrenched.



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Lead transformative organising programmes with communities across the UK to build power and win change.
About the role
This is a hands-on role for an experienced organiser who will lead key aspects of our community organising practice. You'll design and deliver training workshops, coach emerging organisers, and build meaningful relationships with both partner organisations and individual members to expand our movement.
Working with campaign teams across the UK, you'll ensure organising principles are woven throughout our programmes whilst supporting communities to build power, win campaigns, and develop new leaders. You'll create resources and content to scale our impact, evaluate our training effectiveness, and strengthen Act Build Change's contribution to the organising field.
This role requires regular travel and a passion for grassroots work, offering the opportunity to shape how we build collective power for change.
About us
Act Build Change is a transformative organising school that makes community organising and collective care methods accessible to everyone who wants to end injustice.
Since 2019, we've supported over 150 collectives and organisations across the UK and Ireland, working with those with disabilities, migrants and refugees, young people, carers, working class communities, LGBTQ+ collectives, those living in poverty and the intersections across those identities.
Our work includes delivering training and resources, supporting communities to navigate difference and change, and providing coaching for organisers and movement leaders.
Key responsibilities
Training and development
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Develop Act Build Change's transformative organising pedagogy and lead internal staff training to ensure team-wide fluency in our curriculum and approach.
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Design and deliver engaging organising training both online and in-person, adapting our curriculum for diverse audiences and needs.
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Provide on-the-ground shadowing and coaching to develop the skills of organisers and movement leaders.
Community building and partnerships
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Build strategic relationships across the organising field with practitioners, partners, and the broader social justice ecosystem.
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Lead key cohort projects, ensuring high-quality delivery and effective ground-level action.
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Lead event planning and facilitation for community-facing programmes, workshops, and strategy gatherings whilst expanding our membership base.
Team leadership
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Line manage programme staff, supporting their wellbeing, development, and performance through regular supervision and feedback.
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Foster a workplace culture rooted in collective care, accountability, and anti-oppression practices.
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Collaborate with team members to improve internal systems, document learning, and refine training practices.
Fundraising and sustainability
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Raise at least £60,000 through partner projects, funding bids, and membership dues to ensure financial sustainability.
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Contribute to strategic planning, evaluation, and organisational learning to guide Act Build Change's future development.
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Represent Act Build Change in networks and at events within the broader social justice ecosystem.
What we’re looking for
Essential experience and skills
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Professional with management experience in the charity, social justice, or non-profit sectors.
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Proven ability to support and lead organisational change, aligning team practices with strategic objectives to deliver measurable impact.
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Experience in community organising, including engaging local communities and developing impactful campaigns.
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Experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating high-quality training programmes.
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Experience in fundraising and financial management.
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Comfortable using digital tools and platforms.
Desirable experience and skills
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Experience of using coaching and/or collective care methods in organising and management contexts.
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Lived experience aligned with the communities we work alongside.
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Lives outside of London.
Personal qualities
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You have a deep belief in the power of community organising to build collective power with those most affected by systemic injustice.
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You understand social justice movements, community organising methodologies, and power building initiatives.
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You are excellent at building relationships and representing the organisation, with the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
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You are able to apply an intersectional approach to your work and work respectfully with people who experience systemic injustice.
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You are confident in facilitating participants who may feel anxious or uncertain, able to hold tension and create an environment that encourages contribution.
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You are comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback, with strong personal accountability and time management.
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You can take initiative and be flexible, adapting to challenges and finding solutions to complex issues.
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You are willing to work outside regular hours, including some evenings and weekends, with occasional overnight stays across the UK (any travel time and/or overtime worked is recuperated through TOIL).
What we offer
Salary and benefits
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£45,000-£51,500 salary, depending on experience.
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Permanent contract with option for 4 or 5 days per week (salary and benefits will be pro-rated).
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Over 30 days of leave, including 25 days of annual leave, one day off for your birthday, one week off in August for learning and rest, plus Christmas close.
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Pension scheme and enhanced parental leave and sick pay.
Working arrangements
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Fully remote working (must be within 4 hours of central London).
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Access to office space in London when needed.
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Co-working space expenses available for those based outside London.
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Occasional travel to London may be required (up to twice a month), with expenses covered.
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Team away days around the UK (up to four times a year), with expenses covered.
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Full equipment and tech support provided.
Growth and impact
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Direct contribution to building people's power and making positive social change.
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Collaborative, mission-driven work environment with impact across the UK.
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Professional development opportunities including training and events (assessed on an individual basis).
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Clear growth pathway in an expanding team.
How to apply
Please note:
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This role is for UK-based candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
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Applicants that do not follow the instructions below may not be considered.
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Due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to everyone.
What to send
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Your CV (PDF, max. two pages).
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A supporting statement answering the questions below (PDF, max. 500 words per question).
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Both documents attached to your email and a mention of where you found this role.
Questions to address
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Why Act Build Change?
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Tell us about a team you have organised – what action did they take and why did it matter?
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Describe a training you delivered – what was its impact?
Next steps
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Email your application by Tue 26 Aug 2025 at 23:59.
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First round interviews will begin the week of 15 Sep 2025.
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The role will start from Nov 2025.
We are a neurodiverse and intersectional team. We’re committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone of all backgrounds. If there is anything you need us to do to support you in the application process please let us know as soon as possible.
Training the next generation of community organisers to act collectively, build power and change the world.
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About the role
The Marketing and Communications Manager is a brand-new role to the organisation. This provides a great opportunity for the successful candidate to make the role their own as they support the organisation to reach and work with more centres in the formal and informal education landscapes.
The role is ideal for someone looking to utilise the breadth of their marketing experience and build upon their team leadership competencies. They will be responsible for combining creativity with strategic thinking to develop and deliver campaigns and plans that create impact for both the organisation and the young people we support.
Previous experience of developing and executing multi-channel marketing campaigns with real-world impact is particularly important to the role, along with a growth mindset and the ability to foster innovative ways of working.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a movement to empower young people to shape their futures and lead their communities. There will be multiple occasions to work with our centres and young people to develop and convey powerful stories.
Working knowledge of digital marketing tools, alongside the ability to produce high quality, engaging content is essential for the role. We also encourage a curiosity mindset that looks to trends, data and intelligence to support continuous improvement to our work as a department.
The Marketing and Communications Manager role will be key as we drive towards our objective of being recognised as the trusted voice of leadership skill development for all young people and communities by 2033.
Role purpose:
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To develop and implement comprehensive content and marketing plans that proactively contribute to the organisation’s objectives.
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To plan, execute and optimise marketing campaigns that support the realisation of the organisation’s new business and retention targets.
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To create, coordinate and manage the distribution of content that supports the organisation’s reach, credibility and engagement.
Main duties and responsibilities
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Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive content and marketing plans across various channels, including digital and traditional marketing. Support with the integration of these to wider communication planning and needs. Integrate key business intelligence and context provided by colleagues and teams into plans.
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Campaign management: Oversee the planning, execution, and optimisation of marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
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Content creation: Manage the creation and distribution of engaging marketing content, including website copy, blog posts, social media content, and marketing collateral.
Ensure all content is consistent with our brand voice, style and tone, and adheres to the organisation’s house style writing guide.
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Market research: Conduct regular market research and analysis to identify trends, customer insights, and competitor activities.
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Performance analysis: Track, analyse, and report on the performance of marketing campaigns, using data to identify areas for improvement and optimisation.
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Budget coordination: Work with the Head of MarComms to support the management and monitoring of the marketing budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources, providing analysis of return on investment (ROI) for marketing activities.
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Team leadership: Supervise and mentor two marketing team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Drive the development of internal processes to increase efficiency, transparency and communication in the team.
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Relationship management: Build and maintain relationships with external vendors, agencies, and key stakeholders.
Skills, experience and knowledge
Required/essential:
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Strategic thinking: Ability to develop and implement effective marketing plans and activities. (E)
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Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. Strong working knowledge of Google Analytics. (E)
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Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal and external communication. (E)
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Project management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work to budgets. (E)
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Digital marketing expertise: Strong understanding of digital marketing channels, including SEO, social media, email marketing, and paid advertising, including PPC. (E)
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Creative thinking: Ability to develop innovative and engaging marketing campaigns. (E)
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Team leadership experience: Proven track record of motivating, managing, at least one direct line report in a marketing role. (E)
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Budget management: Ability to manage and track marketing budgets effectively. (E)
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CRM expertise: Understanding and working knowledge of integrating of CRM system to marketing and communications activities. (D)
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Working knowledge of Canva and/or other digital creative tools. (D)
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Job title: Professional Communities Manager
Reporting to: Director of Membership
Line Manager Responsibility for: Professional Communities Co-ordinator
Location: This is a remote UK-based role with regular travel to CST’s national and regional events, mainly in Birmingham and London. Candidates within reasonable travel distance to these locations are preferred.
Salary: £41,603 - £45,470 a year.
Pension: We offer a workplace pension and life assurance scheme. CST makes contributions equivalent to 10% of your gross salary.
Annual leave: Initially 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional two days leave after three years’ service.
Working hours: Full-time 37.5 hours.
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 27th August 2025, 12 noon.
Interview Date: First stage interviews will be conducted on Tuesday 9th September 2025, second stage interviews will be conducted on Thursday 11th September 2025.
Job overview
The Professional Communities Manager leads the development, content curation, and operational delivery of CST’s 11 Professional Communities. These networks, events, and forums are a core benefit of CST membership and are provided free of charge to members.
This is a proactive, member-focused role that blends operational excellence with strategic content oversight. The postholder will work directly with community chairs, subject experts, community supporters, CST platinum partners and members to ensure that all communities are vibrant, professionally hosted, and deliver high-quality, relevant content.
The role also plays a key part in ensuring a joined-up approach to content across CST’s full range of activities, working closely with the professional learning and conference teams and partnerships to ensure alignment and maximise value for members.
Key responsibilities
Strategic Development and Continuous Improvement
- Develop and implement strategic plans to strengthen the value, engagement, and content of CST Professional Communities.
- Set clear objectives and KPIs to monitor success and drive continuous improvement of community services.
- Regularly evaluate community activity, identifying ways to increase engagement, relevance, and impact for members.
Community Content Curation and Management
- Oversee the quality, consistency, and relevance of content across all 11 Professional Communities, ensuring alignment with member priorities and organisational objectives.
- Work in partnership with community chairs, subject experts, community supporters and CST’s platinum partnerships to proactively commission, curate, and quality-assure community content (e.g., webinars, blogs, resources, discussions).
- Work closely with the professional learning and conference teams to ensure a joined-up, coherent approach to content across CST activity, avoiding duplication and enhancing overall member value.
- Identify content gaps and work creatively, including drawing upon resources and contacts within the policy and partnership team to address them, ensuring a balanced and evolving programme across the communities.
Community Engagement and Facilitation
- Lead and facilitate virtual and in-person community events, ensuring professional delivery and high-quality member interaction.
- Support and brief speakers, chairs, and contributors to ensure a consistently excellent experience for members.
- Actively promote member engagement through community platforms and other channels, driving participation and interaction.
Stakeholder Relationships
- Build and maintain strong relationships with CST members, community chairs, speakers, and supporters.
- Collaborate with internal colleagues across membership, communications, professional learning, policy, and conference teams to maximise the impact of community activities.
- Manage relationships with sponsors where appropriate, ensuring alignment with CST values.
Digital Platform and Event Management
- Oversee the effective use of digital and platforms (including CiviCRM and Hivebrite,) to host communities, deliver events, and share content.
- Manage operational aspects of events and online communities, ensuring smooth logistics and excellent user experience.
Data, Insight, and Reporting
- Monitor and report on community engagement, content performance, and member feedback, using data to guide improvements.
- Lead the ongoing development of data processes for the communities, ensuring accurate insights are captured and shared.
Team Leadership and Development
- Manage, develop, and support the Professional Communities Coordinator, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
- Encourage learning and development across the team to ensure consistently excellent member service.
Adaptability and Wider Contribution
- Contribute to broader membership engagement strategies and initiatives.
- Undertake any other duties as required by the Director of Membership to support CST’s mission
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Head of New Developments
£56,254 per annum, with a London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
Ref: 09REC
Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
The role
Sustrans is the UK’s leading active travel organisation, working to make it possible for people across society to walk, wheel and cycle. We have a new strategy for the next five years, a key strand of which is to unlock active travel in new housing developments, and we are recruiting a Head of New Developments to lead this work.
This is a new position in which you will draw on your experience in the housing delivery sector to grow Sustrans’ contribution to the creation of new communities that have active mobility at their heart. As well as leading our influencing work aimed at organisations in housing delivery, you will develop and promote an offer to partners, drawing on Sustrans’ existing infrastructure, behaviour change and advisory services. You will connect with, inform and inspire professionals and decision makers involved in delivering new homes to adopt the actions required to increase active travel in their developments. Through collaboration with our Commercial team and subject experts across Sustrans, you will develop a pipeline of funded work from public, private and third sector organisations, ultimately enabling more households to walk, wheel or cycle for their day-to-day journeys.
The role can be based in any Sustrans office and will involve frequent in-person meetings and site visits, particularly (but not exclusively) in the Midlands and South of England.
About you
You’ll have significant experience contributing to the delivery of new developments through work for or with organisations such as developers, housing providers, consultancies, local authorities or government. We’re looking for applicants with a professional network in housing delivery, and significant experience securing new commissions from and/or influencing organisations involved in delivering new developments. You’ll have a strong understanding of the development process, including the spatial planning system, and of the roles of the parties involved in delivering new developments, the power dynamics between them, and the opportunities and appetite each has for taking action to increase active travel. Naturally, you’ll have deep knowledge of the challenges, opportunities and hot topics in housing delivery – for new towns, urban extensions and urban intensification schemes.
You’ll have exceptional external-facing leadership skills, and be a strategic, creative thinker, able to solve problems and convert new ideas into practical actions. Your outstanding communication skills will enable you to engage with stakeholders at a senior level, including on contentious subjects and on high-profile projects. You’ll have strong business acumen to secure new commissions and deliver effectively for clients, and the skills to influence decision-makers.
You’ll have experience of engaging meaningfully with communities to ensure that new developments respond to the challenges and aspirations of local residents and stakeholders. And you’ll have good knowledge of how active travel can be embedded into new developments to maximise the number of routine journeys that are walked, wheeled or cycled.
We’re looking for exceptional collaboration and people management skills and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and high-performing organisational culture. We welcome Chartered membership of a relevant professional body.
About Sustrans
We work in urban and rural areas, making it possible, safe and appealing for people to people to walk, wheel and cycle. We address the barriers that prevent people from travelling actively – barriers that disproportionately affect people who live in deprived areas, those who are disabled, people who are older or younger, and women and girls.
We’re a practical, can-do charity, designing award-winning infrastructure solutions in streets and across neighbourhoods, and working with communities to give people the skills, confidence, motivation and equipment to travel actively. We’re experts in community and stakeholder engagement, carefully navigating the sometimes heated territory of our work to tackle traffic dominance and car dependency. And we provide data, insight and advice to decision-makers, helping them invest effectively in transport, place-shaping and their communities. We work with government, to support wider work to improve mobility, and to advocate for changes to policy and funding. And over the last 30 years, Sustrans has developed the National Cycle Network from scratch, working with supporters, volunteers, governments and stakeholders to create 16,500 miles of traffic-free and low-traffic routes, loved and enjoyed by communities across the UK.
We are now embarking on a new chapter for our charity, with a refreshed strategy. The Head of New Developments will play a key role in growing our impact in this new chapter.
What we offer
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Staff volunteer days
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
- Death in service benefit – 3 x annual salary
Family Friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
- Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 10th August 2025.
- Interviews are expected to take place in person in London week commencing 18th August 2025.
- Applications are invited in the form of a CV and covering letter.
Healthy Me Healthy Communities is a not-for-profit social enterprise founded in 2012 making a positive difference to people’s health, lives and local communities.
At Healthy Me Healthy Communities we believe in the power of people and place, working together to tackle today’s societal challenges, alleviating the everyday struggle faced by many people, and meeting the ambitions of residents and communities. Often when organisations look to improve the lives of those affected by poverty, discrimination, and exclusion, they overlook local knowledge, skills and expertise.
For over 10 years, HMHC has been developing neighbourhood approaches and developing multi-sector partnerships, empowering people and communities. Our approach creates quality services that:
- Make a big difference to people’s lives
- Create lasting positive change for communities
- Influence and improve practice and policy, contributing to regional priorities for health, economic and social outcomes.
Our Promise
Co-creating lasting improvements for people and places, practice and policy.
Mission
We are on a mission to harness the power of people and place, and working together for healthy, thriving communities and quality services.
Vision
And our vision is for “everyone enjoying a long, healthy and happy life”
Centre Business Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced person to join Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC. Following a successful asset transfer and a £1m investment, we have ambitious plans for Gorton Central, developing this much loved community asset into an exemplar community hub and our organisational HQ. The Centre Business Manager will lead the day to day operations at the Centre and the Centre staff team to drive forwards business growth and service impact.
Salary: £30, 559 - £33, 366 per year (scale 18-23) starting salary dependent on experience
Location: Based at Gorton Central, Gorton Community Centre, Manchester, M18 8PE
Position type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours a week Monday - Friday which will include an earliest start time of 8.30am and a latest finish of 6pm. This is a centre based role and it may be possible to work from home 1 day a week, in agreement with the line manager.
We are on a mission to harness the power of people and place, and working together for healthy, thriving communities and quality services.




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Senior Network Development Manager
England North
£36,629 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
Ref: 12REC
Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Base: Sustrans offices in Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle with the flexibility to work from home
About the role
We have a new and exciting opportunity to join the Network Development team in the North of England, to support the team in managing a range of projects that will fix and grow the National Cycle Network in the delivery of our Paths for Everyone strategy.
As the Senior Network Development Manager, you will be leading a small team of Network Development colleagues to initiate, develop and deliver programmes and projects to advance the National Cycle Network (NCN). You will be ensuring the plan for the NCN remains innovative and relevant, by creating new routes and removing barriers.
You will provide project management experience and expertise, strategic support and specialist knowledge to the Network Development team and ensure income is maximised and resources focused on impactful projects.
You will collaborate, influence and build internal and external relationships with key people from local authorities, partner organisations, public and voluntary stakeholder groups and community representatives.
You will be pursuing new business development opportunities to secure future work and to contribute toward the development of new ideas, projects and innovative strategies.
We offer true hybrid working, a flexible mix of working from home and occasional travel to our other offices around the UK. There will be a need for regular travel within the region to attend meetings and site visits.
About you
You should have experience in leading, motivating, and managing a team, with the capacity to support and develop others to the best of their abilities.
With excellent communication skills, you will have the ability to build relationships with ease across a wide range of people, and experience of working in partnership with other groups particularly within the public sector.
You will be experienced in project management frameworks principles and implementation.
You will be knowledgeable in transport planning and policy, within active travel or transport.
With a thirst for data accuracy, you will be skilled in researching, producing reports and presenting their findings.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Staff volunteer days
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
- Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 04 August 2025.
- Interviews will take place via MS Teams between the 13-20th August 2025
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
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Join ARC Blackburn as our new Operations Manager and help lead a charity supporting people seeking asylum and refuge. This is your chance to combine hands-on leadership with a deep commitment to social justice in a frontline, community-led environment.
We’re looking for an experienced, compassionate, and highly organised Operations Manager to oversee the daily operations of ARC Blackburn and support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred services. You’ll lead our staff team, manage our internal systems, and ensure our services run smoothly, safely, and in line with our values.
ARC Blackburn has been a trusted source of support for people seeking sanctuary since 2004. Based in the heart of Blackburn, we provide casework support, social activities, English classes, volunteering opportunities, and advocacy – with a strong emphasis on lived experience and community involvement. This is an exciting time to join us as we grow our impact and continue building a strong, inclusive organisation.
About the Role
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Position: Operations Manager
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Location: Wesley Hall, Feilden Street, Blackburn BB2 1LQ (office-based, with some travel locally)
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Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (occasional evenings/weekends)
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Salary: £34,000
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Contract: Fixed term – 3 years (with the potential to extend, subject to funding)
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Reports to: CEO
Key Responsibilities
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Lead ARC’s day-to-day operations and service delivery
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Line-manage the staff team and support their development
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Oversee internal systems including HR, finance, and facilities
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Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, and health & safety
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Maintain financial records, monitor budgets, and support small fundraising activities
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Collaborate with the CEO and Board of Trustees to deliver on strategic goals
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Build and maintain strong relationships with partners
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Champion equality, inclusion, and trauma-informed practices in all areas of work
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who thrives in a people-centred, fast-paced environment and who brings both attention to detail and a genuine passion for supporting displaced communities.
How to Apply
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Download the Recruitment Pack to learn more about the role and the person specification. The pack is available as an attachment after you click 'Apply Now'.
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Closing date: Monday 25th August at 10:00am.
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Via CharityJob, please send us your CV along with a cover letter telling us why you’re interested in the role and how your experience matches what we’re looking for (maximum two A4 sides, minimum font size 11).
Applications will be reviewed as received, and interviews may take place before the closing date – early applications are encouraged. As part of the first stage, we may invite applicants to a short video call to explore your experience and interest in the role (note: this does not guarantee shortlisting).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Cord is an international charity working to make peace a reality where people don’t have the freedom to exercise their rights. We work to build the relationship between those in power and local communities.
We believe that people flourish when all parts of society work together. Peaceful relationships make that possible. The simple act of talking begins a journey of growth which transforms mistrust, includes the excluded and turns adversaries into allies.
Cord operates in eight countries and implements programmes in the following areas:
- Empowering Women & Girls
- Accessing Fundamental Freedoms
- Climate & the Environment
- Economic Empowerment
- Supporting Stronger Societies
We are a small, committed team who love working together to make a huge impact. If you like the sound of us, then take a look at the recruitment pack and come and join our team!
About the Role
Are you someone who is passionate about seeing positive change in our world? Can you bring knowledge and creativity in designing innovative and effective peacebuilding programmes?
We are looking for someone to support our programmes and institutional fundraising with excellent writing skills, who is passionate about addressing the root causes of and inequalities caused by conflict. You will be someone passionate about the work Cord does and who can bring technical institutional funding expertise alongside peacebuilding knowledge to our small and committed team.
In this role you will lead the development of new programmes and institutional funding bids in line with Cord’s peacebuilding approach and 5 main programme areas. You will manage proposal submissions to Cord's key donors such as the EU, US State Department, GIZ, SDC, UN Peacebuilding Fund etc. You will be working closely with country teams to design and write proposals based on strong project designs developed in partnership with our local partners.
The role will also operate at a strategic level by managing Cord’s relationships with key donors and shaping how Cord communicates about its programmes and the added-value that Cord brings.
If you like what you read and are passionate about real and lasting change, come and join us and be part of the Cord story.
Application Instructions
To apply please send you CV and a covering letter that explains your interest in Cord and the role, and details how you fulfil the requirements of the role.
Please note: Funding for this position is contingent upon the successful award of external funding that is currently in process and expected to be finalised in Autumn 2025. Whilst the recruitment selection process will run concurrently, the official appointment of this role will take place after funding is officially secured.
This is a UK based remote role and applicants must have the right to work in the UK and the ability to travel to Coventry for team meetings.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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World Jewish Relief created the Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP) for refugees in 2016 and today we are the largest provider of specialist employment support to people who have experienced forced migration in the UK.STEP aims to support and empower people through a tailored employment programme that addresses the complex barriers that they face when preparing for and ultimately finding work in the UK.
We support all people who have experienced forced migration, regardless of their proximity to the labour market, to develop the skills and access the opportunities they need to secure sustainable and meaningful employment. We run STEP online and in person programmes across the UK.
We are now expanding our work to deliver (in partnership with the British Council) an English Language and Employment Support Programme for up to 4,000 Ukrainians and Hong Kongers (50% of each community) over the next 12 months.
We are recruiting a Cantonese speaking Team Manager to join the STEP team delivering this new programme. You will oversee a team of Employment Advisors who provide remote support to participants, assisting them in accessing job opportunities, education and training.
You will be responsible for providing effective leadership, guidance and support to the Employment Advisors, monitoring and managing their workflow and providing coaching and mentoring to enhance their performance. Your responsibilities will also include quality assurance of STEP programme delivery, monitoring and reporting programme outcomes and compiling and analysing data on the effectiveness of the team’s interventions and activities.
About you
We are looking for candidates who have:
- Proven experience in a supervisory or team leadership role, preferably within a refugee support or employment-related context.
- Strong understanding of the refugee context in the UK and the challenges faced in accessing jobs, education, and training.
- Demonstrable ability to motivate, develop, and manage a team, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Experience in outcome monitoring, data analysis, and reporting.
- Advanced level of English
- Competency in Cantonese
Candidates must be UK based and have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
- 23 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays.
- Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
- Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries.
- Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies.
- Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work. related concerns or free counselling if needed.
- On Friday the office closes at 3pm.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role.
You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must but you must be committed to our faith-based values of Justice, Kindness, Repairing the World and Welcoming the Stranger. We are inspired by these values to work beyond our community, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.
We are striving to build a team reflective of the communities we work with. People with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply for this position. If you have first-hand experience of forced migration, please let us know in your application. Additionally, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements that are listed within the person specification.
We respect that people’s identity is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to do so.
To apply
Please upload your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification. Please refer to the person specification which shows which criteria will be assessed in your CV and cover letter.
Interviews will be held remotely on 28th August.
Expected start date will be 9th October 2025.
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