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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.

This 25.5 hour per week position is for someone excited by the prospect of building and developing existing community links between Rivertown United Reformed Church, Shotton and the Deeside area.

The successful application will be willing to work within the Christian ethos of Rivertown United Reformed Church.

This appointment is offered on a 10 month, fixed-term contract.

Closing date for application: noon on Friday 22nd August 2025.

Interviews to be held on Tuesday 9th September.

Join us as our Access & Community Lead 

Part-time (22.5–30 hrs), £30,000 FTE (pro rata) • 12-month contract • Bristol & Bath
Applications close: Sunday 17 August at midnight

Are you passionate about creating welcoming green spaces for everyone? Do you want to lead change that makes parks truly inclusive for Disabled people and carers?

We’re Your Park Bristol & Bath – a young, ambitious charity working to unlock the health and wellbeing benefits of parks for those who need them most. Our research, Not Just a Checkbox, revealed the many barriers people face. With the help of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we’re turning insight into action through our Parks 4 All project.

We’re looking for an experienced, empathetic and proactive Access & Community Lead to shape and lead this exciting project.

What you’ll do

You’ll lead all aspects of Parks 4 All, working alongside Disabled people, carers, partners and community groups to remove barriers and build lasting change. This includes:

• Developing and launching a national Community Park Access Assessment Toolkit

• Improving online access information for parks across Bristol and Bath

• Supporting the delivery of inclusive park-based activities (with your direct report, our Access & Community Officer)

• Building partnerships and ensuring co-design is at the heart of everything we do

Who we’re looking for

You’ll bring:

• Strong knowledge of Disabled people’s and carers’ issues and local networks

• Experience of inclusive community engagement and co-design

• Excellent project management and partnership-building skills

• A passion for access, inclusion and the power of parks

• Vision and leadership 

Experience of line management, facilitation, evaluation or influencing is a bonus – and if you have lived experience of barriers to parks, we want you to apply. 

Why work with us?

• Flexible and remote-friendly working

• 25 days holiday (pro rata), plus your birthday and Christmas closure

• Pension and Employee Assistance Programme

• A values-led, supportive and ambitious team

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage Disabled people, carers, those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, and people on low incomes to apply.

If you meet the essential criteria and identify as Disabled or from an ethnic minority background, you can request to be considered under our guaranteed interview scheme.

We are also recruiting for an Access & Community Officer. 

About Achord

Achord is a UK-registered charity dedicated to equipping individuals with the tools they need to build strong, healthy relationships. We deliver practical, research-based content through partnerships with churches, community groups, and educational institutions. Our mission is to see relationships thrive at every stage of life—reducing breakdown, increasing resilience, and strengthening the social fabric of our communities.

The Role

We are looking for a dynamic, relationally driven Relationship Manager to join our team and take the lead in expanding our work with churches across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a heart for ministry and a passion for strengthening relationships within Christian communities.

You will play a key role in:

• Cultivating and managing relationships with churches and church networks
• Encouraging churches to adopt and run the Achord Course
• Providing ongoing support and training to church leaders and volunteers
• Growing awareness of Achord's mission and resources within the Christian sector
• Play an active role in ensuring the charity’s long-term financial and operational viability.

This role is ideal for a confident, self-starting individual—possibly with a background in sales or ministry—who is eager to build lasting partnerships and see local churches equipped to make a lasting impact in the lives of their congregants and their communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and connect with churches interested in strengthening relationships in their congregations and communities
• Present the Achord vision and course offerings through in-person visits, online meetings and church events.
• Develop strong partnerships with church leaders, providing support from onboarding to implementation.
• Deliver introductory sessions, training, and occasional speaking engagements.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, contacts, and partner progress using CRM tools.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create church-facing communications and resources.
• Gather feedback and impact stories to help shape future offerings
• Represent Achord at conferences, exhibitions, and relevant Christian networks
• Deliver agreed church sign-up and growth targets through proactive outreach and partnership development, supporting the charity’s long-term sustainability and self-funding goals.

Person Specification

Essential

• A confident, proactive communicator with excellent relational and networking skills
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and meet growth targets
• Passionate about healthy relationships and aligned with Achord’s mission and Christian ethos
• Experience in a client-facing, relationship-building or sales role
• Understanding of the church landscape and comfortable engaging with church leaders
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple relationships and projects simultaneously
• Experience with CRMs or client tracking tools, data input, GDPR best practice
• Proficient ITC skills: email, database, Microsoft Office applications
• Flexibility to attend evening and weekend events or church services if required

Desirable

• Active member of a local church
• Experience delivering training or facilitating small groups
• Previous work in a faith-based charity or organisation
• Regularly asks for feedback and looks for opportunities to learn from others and continually improve their work

What We Offer

• A supportive, faith-driven team environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities to make a tangible impact in churches and communities across the UK
• Regular training and development opportunities
• 4 weeks holiday allowance, pro rata

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role

CEO Role Summary:

The CEO provides strategic leadership, ensuring high-quality inclusive arts provision whilst overseeing operations, staff, fundraising, compliance and partnerships. They act as the organisation’s ambassador and contribute to the planning and delivery of both our charitable and business orientated objectives, reporting directly to the Board of Trustees.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic, Leadership and Planning -

· Lead organisation, strategic management and business development

· Develop programmes aligned with community’s needs

· Review and direct a clear business plan with Trustees

· Represent CF at events, in the media and with stakeholders

· Liaise with beneficiaries, Council/NHS staff, Charity Commission, Companies House

Programme and Partnership Oversight -

· Support staff in designing inclusive arts initiatives

· Identify new partnership opportunities

· Lead on events, exhibitions, and partnership development

· Ensure programme quality, legal compliance and impact reporting

People and HR Management -

· Line manage senior staff (Project, Fundraising, Comms, etc.)

· Lead and supervise Salesforce and/or any other appropriate database systems

· Oversee recruitment, performance, training and appraisals

· Implement and update HR policies and procedures (GDPR, Safeguarding, H&S, etc.)

· Foster a positive, inclusive, collaborative staff culture

Fundraising and Communications -

· Lead fundraising strategy, applications with Fundraising Manager and other staff

· Cultivate new relationships with funding bodies and stakeholders

· Represent CF to funders, media, and the public

· Approve marketing and promotional materials

· Attend networking events to explore collaborative funding

Operations and Compliance -

· Oversee facilities, H&S compliance and sustainability

· Incorporate all Charity Commission and Companies House updates

· Maintain tenancy relationship with Barnet Council

· Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and Data Protection Officer (ICO)

· Ensure all risk assessments and safeguarding incidents are documented

Finance and Governance -

· Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and financial reports

· Oversee financial control, resource efficiency, and long-term planning

· Lead on new business income generation strategies, including art sales

· Report financial and strategic performance to the Board of Trustees quarterly

· Ensure timely delivery of board papers and assist trustees/directors development

Personal Specification

Essential:

- Demonstratable senior leadership experience in arts, community or inclusive sectors

- Strategic, empathetic, and confident leadership

- Proven fundraising, HR, and financial planning experience

- Knowledge of safeguarding, H&S, and regulatory compliance

- Skilled in managing staff, freelancers, and creative practitioners

- Strong communication and relationship-building skills

- Have a creative mindset with a passion for arts and culture

Desirable:

- Experience in London Borough of Barnet or other local networks

- Knowledge of Arts Council England (ACE), DCMS and other major third sector funders

- Experience working with Social Services, plus neurodivergent or disabled communities

- Awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion best practices

This Job Description reflects the current requirements. It does not prevent CF from making any changes or additions that might be required in the future. CF welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applicants from Black, Asian, ethnic minority, and/or disabled applicants as these groups are currently underrepresented in the Arts, Culture and Heritage sector.

Modern Art Oxford is one of the UK’s most exciting and influential contemporary art organisations, renowned for its bold and ambitious artistic programme that promotes diversity and internationalism and celebrates contemporary art as a progressive agent of social change.

Visitor Experience Duty Manager - Bank Staff
Salary: £13.25 per hour
Based: Oxford, OX1 1BP
Contract: Bank Staff
Hours: Hours of work are as and when required, by mutual agreement on a 4-week rota. These may periodically increase or decrease depending on the requirements of the Gallery. The candidate will receive two weeks’ notice of any changes to their hours. They will be expected to work evenings and weekends. 
Annual Leave: Annual holiday entitlement will accrue at 0.127 hours for each hour worked and paid quarterly at the hourly rate

About the Role

The role of the Visitor Experience Duty Manager is to support the Visitor Experience Team (VE) with the management of gallery opening hours and the events calendar. Motivating and leading the VE Team, on a day-to-day basis, providing an inspiring, engaging and inclusive visitor experience for broad and diverse audiences.

This role will cover weekends, evening events and occasional leave days for the VE Team. Visitor Experience Duty Managers fulfil Duty Management responsibilities for the building to ensure the safety and security of staff, visitors and exhibitions/events.

Responsibilities

Operational and Health & Safety

• The VEDM (Visitor Experience Duty Manager) is responsible for opening and / or closing the building on their shift, and for the setting of alarms. They are also required, in an emergency, to organise maintenance of the building, including intruder and fire alarms. All Duty Managers are included on the call out list for possible out of hours alarm issues.
• In the event of an emergency or fire alarm the VEDM is required to manage a full building evacuation and work as the contact person to the fire brigade.
• To ensure that the building is safe and clean by checking all areas before the building is open to the public or before an event. Turning on/off all lighting and replacing bulbs where necessary, checking fuse boards and making minor repairs, cleaning toilets when necessary. Continue to monitor throughout the day, allocating deliveries to appropriate storage areas, checking toilet facilities and following general risk assessment for areas of prohibited public access.
• To manage and adhere to all Health and Safety and building security practices, including completing risk assessments for events. On the shifts when the Duty Manger is the only key holder in the building they must not leave the premises.
• To be responsible for upholding the premises licence according to the Licensing Act 2003, to ensure the café/bar adheres to alcohol licensing laws and to oversee the selling and consumption of alcohol within the building and any other licensed activities. To ensure that capacity numbers for events are not exceeded.
• The Duty Manager is required to turn on / off the show and ensure it is functioning correctly during gallery opening hours. Also, to ensure a curator or the Production Manager is informed of any faults, breakages etc.
• Lead and motivate Visitor Experience team members and volunteers to ensure the delivery of high standards of visitor and artwork care, safety, security, visitor welcome, wayfinding, building presentation and housekeeping.
• Brief the Visitor Experience Team Members and volunteers daily about their duties for the shift and ensure they have all the necessary resources in order to provide an excellent standard of customer service to all visitors.
• To be a First Aider and know the location of the First Aid boxes.
• To cover the break of the shop staff and/or VE team and to provide cover in the galleries, shop or Information Desk during busy periods or in an emergency.
• To ensure that Shop takings are secured in the safe.
• To read any emails or hand over notes at the beginning of his / her shift and to communicate to the Visitor Services Manager (VSM) any issues arising during their shift and record incidents in the incident log book.
• Carry out any other duties as directed by the VSM/HoFVE as required

Visitor Experience

• Work collaboratively with other members of the Visitor Experience team and other gallery departments providing services that contribute to visitor experience, (including the cafe and shop) to ensure a consistent and seamless service is provided to our visitors.
• To be able to give short tours/presentations to schools/groups about the current exhibition.
• To deal with all general enquiries and problems that may arise during the shift in a calm and professional manner with both customers and staff.
• Work with VSM to manage group booking enquiries sensitively and efficiently.
• Work with the VSM to develop projects that will build on and enhance the visitor experience.
• Work with the VSM to coach and develop the Visitor Experience team to ensure their skills and knowledge of gallery activities are up-to-date.
• Assist the VSM with the delivery of induction and training sessions for Visitor Experience team members and volunteers.

Events

• To assist in the coordination of events with event organisers and other key staff to ensure that all arrangements have been made for staff, equipment and booking of each event.
• To support the events and hires programme at the gallery, including setting up of AV equipment and moving furniture for events.
• Work with Commercial Manager to keep up to date with hire enquiries and show prospective clients available spaces if required.
• To provide a warm welcome to hirers, visiting speakers, artists, and ensure they have everything they need for their event.
• Complete event reports for all events and distribute VSM and event organisers.
• Checking online sales and tickets, assisting with processing sales and bookings for events when necessary. Ensure that all visitor figures and sales are recorded after each event.

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent communication skills demonstrating the ability to deal with colleagues, visitors and external partners.
• Experience of working with the public and of providing excellent customer service, preferably gained in an arts/entertainment environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the willingness to be involved in the practical set up of events.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work flexibly including evenings and weekends.
• Experience of using and setting up AV equipment, lifting and carrying equipment, chairs and tables. An enthusiasm for art and commitment to the work of Modern Art Oxford.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings and late nights (occasionally until 3am).

Desirable

• Experience of managing a small team.
• Health & Safety qualification
• Competent user of Microsoft Office
• Training in First Aid.
• Willing to train as a personal licence holder.
• Experience of being a key holder.

About Us

Modern Art Oxford welcomes approximately 100,000 visitors each year with approximately 15,000 attendances by schools and community groups in creative learning and participation activities. The organisation’s digital content reaches 450,000 through Modern Art Oxford’s digital channels annually.  Through a wide range of high-quality content creation and programming, Modern Art Oxford aims to make contemporary art accessible and engaging to the widest audience and to promote creativity in all its visual forms.  Over the last 60 years Modern Art Oxford has brought some of the world’s most important artists to the city, and the UK, and has developed an international reputation for pioneering emerging and under-represented artists.

Modern Art Oxford is a registered charity and receives core funding from Arts Council England and Oxford City Council, and the generous support of individuals, trusts and foundations, sponsors and friends.

Applications should be received by Sunday 24th August at midnight.
Interviews will take place shortly thereafter.

Interested?

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

We are committed to improving the diversity in our workforce in order to better reflect the diversity of our local communities. All job vacancies are advertised here as part of a fair and open process. We welcome applications from people of all cultures and ethnicities, including those that may experience racism, as part of our Anti-racism Action Plan.

No agencies please.

Join Us at Mary’s Youth Club – Where Youth Work Comes Alive! 

Job Title: Youth  Worker (part time) Focus on Boys & Young men 

Hours: 25 hrs per week (to include: afternoon and evenings, school Holiday daytimes and occasional weekends and overnight stays)

Contract: Permanent

Pay: London living Wage + 8% Pension

Holiday: pro rata 28 days inc. BH 

Accountable to: Lead Youth Worker 

At Mary’s Youth Club, we’re not just a youth club – we’re a vibrant, inclusive community where young people aged 10–19 (up to 25 for those with disabilities) come together to share, grow, learn, and enjoy themselves. We believe in creating joyful and enriching experiences that empower every young person who walks through our doors. 

Our open access youth club runs exciting and diverse programmes Monday to Friday, including school holidays. Whether it’s the energy of drop-in activities like gaming, sports, and board games, or the focused buzz of creative arts, health and wellbeing sessions, life skills workshops, or youth-led social action – there’s always something happening at Mary’s. Young people help shape our programmes, and we champion their independence, creativity, and voice. 

Young people describe us as “like a family” – a safe, friendly, and welcoming space where they can be themselves. Our team is deeply rooted in youth work values: inclusion, equality, justice, reflection, and lifelong learning. Together, we work to support young people to navigate challenges and take steps toward brighter futures. 

We are now looking for a Part-Time Youth Worker to join our team – someone with the skills and experience to engage boys and young men through both open access youth work and more targeted interventions, such as mentoring and group work. You’ll play an active role in delivering our evening programmes, creating positive relationships, and supporting young people to explore their potential. 

You’ll also have the opportunity to be part of our holiday activities and residentials, work alongside a dedicated and creative staff team, and contribute to a space where young people feel safe, supported, and inspired. 

At Mary’s, we’re constantly evolving to meet the needs of our community. When you join us, you step into a role where collaboration, care, and creativity are at the heart of everything we do. This is more than a job – it’s a chance to be part of something special. 

Come grow with us – and help make Mary’s a place where young people belong, flourish, and shine. 

Closing date: Wednesday 10 September 2025 at 5:00pm 

Interviews will be held on: Monday 15 September 2025 

Part 1: 

With Sally Baxter, CEO, Tarah Reed, Business development Manager and Jordan Yutan, Lead Youth Worker 

Part 2: Successful candidates from Part 1 will be invited to our Friday Night Youth Club on Friday 19 September to meet young people 

We are looking for a Sector Development Lead to drive growth and impact in the primary education sector at a pivotal moment for the Leadership Skills Foundation.

This newly created role comes at an exciting time: we’re expanding our programmes, deepening partnerships, and rolling out a refreshed brand. You’ll play a key role in helping us reach more young people and maximise our impact.

As Sector Development Lead, you’ll lead income generation and customer growth in the primary sector. From designing integrated sales and marketing strategies to delivering outreach and events, you’ll champion our offer and act as a trusted sector voice - shaping offers that meet the needs of schools, empower learners, and delight our customers.

We’re seeking someone with experience in sales, sector development, or programme growth, with a proven ability to achieve ambitious targets. You’ll bring creativity and confidence in delivering outreach campaigns across both digital and in-person channels, underpinned by a strong understanding of the UK education system, particularly with insight into the primary sector.

Thriving on building relationships and influencing stakeholders, you’ll use data and insights to inform decisions and adapt approaches. Alongside these skills, you’ll be a collaborative team player and a compelling storyteller, able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery as well as passion for creating meaningful opportunities for young people.

If you’re an experienced development professional who thrives on spotting opportunities and delivering results, we’d love to hear from you.

Role purpose:

1. Drive the growth of the primary education sector, leading on centre acquisition, income generation, and customer experience.

2. Develop and deliver integrated sales and marketing strategies, including digital lead generation, network development, key segment outreach, and data-led campaign planning.

3. Act as the sector lead, using insight to shape positioning, monitor market maturity, and influence internal and external strategy for long-term impact.

 Key responsibilities:

Planning

• Shape and deliver the Primary Sector Development Plan.

Sales & growth delivery

• Drive income and centre growth targets across all relevant programmes.
• Develop tailored acquisition and conversion strategies by segment, including cold outreach, warm lead nurture, events, and campaigns.
• Track and report against sector income targets, centre growth metrics, lead conversions, and ROI using dashboards and data analysis.

Marketing and lead generation

• Design and test sector-wide digital campaigns in collaboration with marketing teams and, where relevant, external agencies.
• Manage audience segmentation, personalised journeys, email marketing, and paid social media campaigns targeting school leaders, MATs, and parents.
• Plan and deliver events related to the Primary sector and represent the organisation externally when required.
• Contribute towards content strategy across case studies, impact stories, webinars, and sector PR/editorial opportunities as required.

Customer Experience (CX) & retention

• Lead on sector-specific centre onboarding, retention strategies, and cross-sell pathways.
• Be responsible for mapping and reviewing the customer journey, reducing friction for customers, and removing internal barriers.
• Develop Customer Experience led comms plans to ensure consistent, high-quality touchpoints that support relationship building and long-term value.

Collaborate across teams and support innovation

• Contribute to team planning meetings, training sessions, and department-wide initiatives.
• Support the induction of new team members and contribute to a collaborative, learning-focused team culture.
• Be an engaged member of the Engagement and Marketing Directorate and carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of Business Development. 

Skills, experience, and knowledge

Essential 

• Proven experience leading sales, sector development, or programme growth.
• Experience in designing and delivering multi-channel marketing or outreach plans, ideally across digital and in-person formats.
• Demonstrable success in achieving income and acquisition targets within a complex stakeholder environment.
• An understanding of education systems in the UK, particularly the primary sector.
• Experience of working on your own initiative, taking a pro-active approach to your work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of presentation skills to external stakeholders.
• Experience of data management and analysing insight to inform decision making.
• An ability to network, influence and build relationships with key stakeholders and customers.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships across teams
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programmes comprehensively to support customer interaction and information presentation.
• An ability to prioritise your workload and focus on importance of tasks.

Desired

• Experience with campaign management tools and marketing platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Mailchimp, Google Ads, LinkedIn Campaign Manager).
• Experience working directly with or selling into primary schools, MATs, or local authorities.
• Strong understanding of the UK primary education landscape, including MATs, independent schools, and local authority priorities.
• Understanding of education inspectorate frameworks, and how they impact school decision-making.
• An understanding of awarding body function and responsibilities.

Job Title: Research Manager of Patient Programmes

Salary: £42,000-50,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Location: London-based office & home (flexible working, with minimum 2 days per week in London office) with some requirement to travel to attend meetings/training in the UK and overseas

Hours per week: 37.5 (full-time role)

Reporting to: Director of Patient and Clinical Research Programmes

Contract: Fixed term contract – 12 months (6w notice period) (ideal start date in August/September)

Our mission

Our mission is to lead new and determined efforts to find cures for Follicular Lymphoma (FL). The aim of all our programmes is to accelerate a transformative change in scientific research that will lead to better treatments and cures for FL patients. In choosing what work to do we are solely focused on output and impact.

We’re at a crucial point in our search for a cure for follicular lymphoma. Our pioneering research will lead to transformational treatments and our science is on the verge of future cures. With more support, we can radically reshape the future for everyone affected by follicular lymphoma.

The role

We are looking for an energetic and proactive individual to join our friendly team. As Research Manager of Patient Programmes, you'll have a crucial role in advancing our mission. A central focus of this role is to develop and lead patient-centred educational programs, webinars, and content that ensure patients are well-informed, actively engaged, and empowered throughout their journey. You will also play a key role in strengthening the Foundation’s connection with patients and advocacy groups, ensuring their voices are meaningfully reflected in our research agenda and broader mission. A critical and growing area of work for the Foundation is the systematic gathering and use of patient insights and data. This role will help shape and deliver that work, ensuring that lived experience informs everything we do, from research to support initiatives.

You will also lead the project management of our scientific events from planning through to delivery, ensuring they run smoothly, on time, and within budget. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, engaging events that foster collaboration and advance knowledge in the field.

Key responsibilities

Strengthening patient engagement and education

• Education: Lead the delivery of impactful, patient-centred educational initiatives such as webinars, polls, and video content to inform and empower people living with FL, their families, and carers, and align with the Foundation’s mission to accelerate progress toward cure.
• Strategy Support: Support the Director of Patient and Clinical Research Programmes to develop and implement a long-term patient strategy that drives lasting impact and supports the Foundation’s mission to find a cure.
• Partnership Development: Build and maintain strong relationships with FL patients, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to ensure patient perspectives shape our programmes and research priorities with a clear line of sight to cure.
• Insights: Lead the systematic collection and analysis of patient insights and data to inform Foundation strategy, research funding, programme design and acceleration to cure.
• Strengthen the Patient Voice and Community Engagement: Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to ensure the patient voice is heard and reflected in content, using accessible language and social media to drive engagement and connection across the FL community. Champion the integration of lived experience across the Foundation’s work, helping to ensure that real-world needs and voices are reflected in our outputs and outcomes.
• Impact Measurement and Evaluation: Support in the design and lead the delivery of impact measurement frameworks to assess the effectiveness of patient engagement, education initiatives, and programme outcomes.

Planning and management of scientific events

• Scientific Event Management: Lead the end-to-end project management of scientific events, conferences, and symposiums, ensuring smooth execution, timely delivery, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Patient Voice Integration: Ensure the patient voice is actively integrated into event planning and content, fostering meaningful collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and the patient community.
• Event Content Development and Impact Reporting: Coordinate development of workshop and conference materials, and support comprehensive outcome reporting to capture key insights and inform future initiatives.

Other duties

• Collaborate with the fundraising team to develop materials for engaging donors. Provide research insights and data to support fundraising efforts, grants and donor communication.
• Work in alignment with the Foundation’s values and maintain the reputation and standing of the Foundation.
• Ensure confidentiality is always maintained and adhere to General Data Protection Regulations across all areas of work.
• Carry out any other duties within the scope and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an energetic and empathetic individual with a proven track record of working closely with patient communities, particularly within cancer or related health fields. The ideal candidate will be passionate about amplifying the patient voice and ensuring lived experience drives research and education efforts.

Key attributes include:

Essential criteria:

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in the cancer or a related field.
• BSc essential, Masters degree/PhD in the medical or related field desirable.
• Experience leading patient-centred initiatives, educational programmes, or events that inform and engage the patient community.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate closely with leadership to develop and implement long-term patient strategies that create meaningful, lasting impact.
• Solid understanding of clinical research and how patient insights can accelerate progress toward improved treatments and cures.
• Experience in project management and coordinating multifaceted programmes or events.
• Strong relationship-building skills with patient communities, advocacy groups, industry and other diverse stakeholders to effectively incorporate patient perspectives into programme design and research priorities. Experience in qualitative or mixed methods research desirable.
• Experience in systematically collecting, analysing, and applying patient insights and data to inform organisational strategy, research funding decisions, and programme development.
• Passion for championing patient lived experience and ensuring it is embedded across all aspects of organizational work, from research to education and support initiatives.
• Likely to have worked in non-profit sector or medical research sector.

We are looking for someone who believes deeply in the power of patient voices to transform research and care and is excited to help drive lasting impact for the follicular lymphoma community.

Hours of work and holidays:

This is a full-time role with working hours generally surround 9-5 Monday to Friday.  It should be noted that some events will take place over weekends and Bank Holidays when your presence will be required, which will be compensated with time in lieu. 

Please also find below a summary of the FLF UK benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (FTE), plus bank holidays
• Hybrid, flexible working.
• Enhanced sick pay – up to 10 fully paid sick days per year
• Nest pension scheme
• Group Life Insurance, which includes:
  • Day-to-day wellbeing support
  • Later-life care support
  • Virtual GP access
  • Bereavement counselling
  • Flexible hybrid working
  • Emotional and practical support

Colne Connections Project Manager
Reference: CCPM25 
Location: Colne Valley Park Visitor Centre, Denham, Nr. Uxbridge
Contract: Fixed Term contract to end of June 2027, with potential to make permanent, subject to gaining Round 2 funding
Salary: £39,000 to £44,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Groundwork South is excited to announce that the Colne Connections Project has been awarded Development Phase funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. We are now seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead this critical stage of the programme.

Summary of role: The Project Manager will play a central role in shaping and configuring the individual projects that will form the core of our Delivery Phase funding application. This is a unique opportunity to help define a vision for the Colne Valley Regional Park, bringing environmental, educational, and community benefits to life.

We’re looking for someone with strong project development experience, a passion for landscape and heritage conservation, and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of partners.

If you're ready to help shape the future of the Colne Valley and leave a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Our office, in the middle of a country park right next to a chalk stream, is a special place to work.

About Us

Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.

We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.

Closing date for applications: Monday 8th September
Interview dates:
1st Stage – Friday 12th September (online)
2nd Stage – Thursday 18th September (in-person)

Interested?

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

Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

No agencies please.

Do you know how to connect with communities and bring people together? Can you help shape the future of volunteering at a national level?

We’re looking for a Volunteering Recruitment Lead to help grow and diversify our volunteer base at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. This is a unique opportunity to shape a new approach to volunteer recruitment, build strong relationships within communities, and support colleagues to do the same.

As Volunteering Recruitment Lead, you will play a central role in how we promote, recruit, and support volunteers across the organisation. You’ll create and share practical resources that help staff and volunteers grow local teams in inclusive and sustainable ways. This role is ideal for someone who understands volunteering, knows how to connect with communities, and enjoys working collaboratively to make a difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of a strong volunteer value proposition and brand identity for volunteering at the Association
• Design and deliver accessible national and local volunteer recruitment campaigns
• Work with marketing and digital colleagues to create engaging and inclusive materials and digital content
• Provide toolkits, guidance, and examples that help colleagues recruit consistently, confidently and effectively
• Coach and support staff involved in volunteer recruitment, modelling good practice where needed
• Engage with underrepresented communities and explore new ways of involving a wider range of people
• Build relationships with staff and volunteers to identify local needs and opportunities for growth
• Support improvements to volunteer application processes and onboarding journeys
• Use data and insight to identify gaps, track progress, and share learning
• Contribute to innovation in volunteering by exploring new recruitment models and approaches

About You:

• Experience of community-based engagement with an understanding of best practices when recruiting and supporting volunteers 
• Experience of recruitment
• Experience working with diverse communities and using inclusive approaches
• Skilled at developing resources and supporting others to use them
• Able to engage others through confident public speaking and clear communication
• Comfortable working independently and driving new initiatives
• Good planning and time management skills
• Collaborative and confident working across teams
• Competent using Microsoft Office and familiar with social media platforms
• Driving License and willingness to travel for community visits as needed

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office a minimum of 2 days per month with flexibility to attend the office for team meetings and in line with business requirements. We are open to part-time applications or job shares – please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Experience in community engagement
• Experience of recruitment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a confident public speaker and skilled at presenting ideas, with the ability to engage effectively with volunteers, staff, and external stakeholders 

Important Information:

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.

The Volunteering Recruitment Lead joins at an exciting time. You’ll be part of a supportive team with the opportunity to shape and develop our approach to volunteer recruitment and engagement. The environment is busy, creative, people-centred, and full of potential.

This is an ideal next step for someone ready to scale up their impact, bring ideas to life, and help create a strong, sustainable future for volunteering at the MND Association.

We are looking for a person with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to coordinate the day-to-day running of an innovative community programme. The project aims to support local people in making use of available resources in Camden by co-producing a range of well-being workshops and Community Activities both in-house and with established community providers.

Our partners include the British Museum, Working Men’s College, London Zoo and many more. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the ability to build and maintain relationships with partners, volunteers, services users and mental health professionals to provide a service dedicated to fostering community.

This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative, motivated and organised person who embodies a relational, person-centred approach to mental health.

This is initially a temporary 6-month contract with probable extension until the end of the current funding (March 2027).

For more information and to download an application form, please visit our jobs page.

Please DON’T send CVs as we only consider application forms.

Closing date: Midday on Thursday, 4th September 2025.

Round 1 interviews: Monday, 8th September 2025.

Round 2 interviews: Monday, 15th of September 2025.

Young Carers Sessional Worker  

Do you enjoy working with young people? Are you interested in supporting Young Carers by delivering engaging activities that promote wellbeing, reduce isolation and give them a break from their caring responsibilities? 

Then this job is for you! 

Job Title: Young Carers Sessional Worker 
Location: London, Wandsworth – Wandsworth Carers’ Centre (office-based and community/outreach) 
Contract Type: Sessional / Zero Hours Contract 
Salary: £15 per hour 
DBS Check: Enhanced required 

We are seeking a flexible, reliable, and enthusiastic Sessional Worker to support the delivery of services for Young Carers aged 5–16. The role involves two key parts. The first is helping to deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote wellbeing, reduce isolation, and give Young Carers a break from their responsibilities. The second is supporting with outreach to local schools, colleges, community settings and professionals to identify and engage Young Carers. 

About The Role: 

You will work across two key age groups, 5–11 and 12–16, delivering and supervising activities, supporting events and trips, and providing behavioural management where needed. You will deliver awareness training sessions, run stalls and aim to identify and engage Young Carers in the community. You will also help ensure young Carers feel heard, included, and supported as they navigate the challenges of their caring roles. This is a sessional role, therefore hours are not guaranteed but will be offered based on project need.

Key Requirements Include: 

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable groups 

• Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with young people and their families 

• Reliable, punctual, and flexible 

• A strong understanding of professional boundaries and confidentiality 

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends 

• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive practice 

About Wandsworth Carers’ Centre: 

We are a busy, ambitious charity operating at the heart of the Wandsworth community since 1995, helping thousands of people across the borough in unpaid Caring roles. We give information and advice, organise respite, offer complementary therapies, deliver training, provide peer support, arrange fun events and much more.  In short, we are the Carer's friend and advocate, often helping Carers through difficult times. 

Wandsworth Carers’ Centre is an inclusive employer. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.

Benefits of working for Wandsworth Carers’ Centre:   

Friendly team and working environment, contributory company pension, ongoing training and development opportunities and an employee assistance program.  

Closing date: 1st September 2025

Please note we will be interviewing candidates as suitable applications come in and therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy before the stated closing date. We encourage applications as soon as possible. 

Do you want to shape the future of a global scientific community tackling the world’s biggest health challenges? Join us in strengthening our community and ensuring our members feel informed, connected, and valued. We’re looking for a proactive Membership and Grants Officer to lead the operational delivery of our membership journey and grants programmes — supporting a vibrant network of researchers, educators, clinicians and more. In this key role, you will deliver exceptional service, strengthen relationships, and share data-informed insights that drive change.

Your role will include:

• Managing membership processes (applications, renewals, enquiries)
• Strengthening how we use our CRM (Microsoft Dynamics) to support insight and engagement
• Leading monthly and annual reporting to identify trends and improve experience
• Overseeing grant schemes from application to post-award
• Contributing to engagement projects aiming to support membership growth and retention

About you:

• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Experience using CRMs for reporting and record management
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• A proactive mindset and confidence working with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in a membership organisation or managing small grants (desirable)

Why join us?
As part of a small, collaborative team, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of key processes, and develop your skills in a supportive environment. You will be able to take advantage of flexible hybrid working (2 days in our London office), and excellent benefits, including private medical insurance and enhanced pension contributions.

How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining how your experience aligns with the role.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. We do not offer sponsorships.

Closing date: 
The closing date for applications is 22 August however we reserve the right to conduct interviews as suitable candidates apply, and to close this advert at any time once sufficient applications have been received.