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About This Vacancy
Barnabas Aid is recruiting an exceptional leader to serve as Regional Director for Asia. This is a senior leadership role within the International Programmes Team, sitting on both the Programmes Leadership Team and the Strategic Leadership Team, and offering an outstanding opportunity to shape how BAI serves persecuted and suffering Christians across one of the world’s most complex and spiritually significant regions.
The Asia region spans South Asia, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia — some of the most sensitive and complex contexts in which Barnabas Aid works. Many of the communities we serve face active persecution, operate in restricted environments, and depend on the careful, sensitive stewardship of their relationships with BAI and our partners.
This is an extraordinary opportunity for a strategically minded, relationally gifted Christian leader to shape how BAI serves the persecuted Church across one of the world's most complex and spiritually significant regions.
The Role
The Regional Programme Director — Asia will provide strategic leadership for the development and delivery of Barnabas Aid's grant making and project management across the Asia Region. You will lead and develop a team of Programme Managers, build and sustain a strong partner network, and oversee a portfolio of high-quality, biblically grounded projects that deliver measurable impact for persecuted and suffering Christians.
As a member of both the Programmes Leadership Team and the Strategic Leadership Team, you will contribute to BAI's global Programmes strategy and to organisational strategy, culture, and effective cross-departmental working.
Key Responsibilities
Regional strategy and portfolio leadership
- In collaboration with the International Chief Programmes Officer, lead the development, review, and implementation of the global Programmes strategy within the assigned Region, translating strategic priorities into a clear regional plan and pipeline.
- Maintain a balanced regional portfolio aligned with organisational priorities, donor intent, and restricted fund requirements.
- Identify emerging needs, risks, and opportunities in the Region and recommend strategic responses, including new initiatives and partnerships.
- Ensure that the Region is balancing its portfolio of Programmes according to the Country Classification framework.
Grant making and programme cycle management
- Oversee the end-to-end grant making process for Programmes in the region, ensuring proposals are assessed, costed, and approved in line with delegated authority, Gate processes, and Programmes Subcommittee requirements.
- Take lead responsibility for one sub-region and/or a portfolio of countries, leading on partner engagement and the whole project management cycle.
- Ensure robust needs assessments, project design, logical frameworks (where applicable), budgets, partner due diligence, risk assessments, and monitoring plans are in place before grants are committed.
- Oversee project implementation across the regional portfolio, including milestone tracking, reporting, learning, and close-out, ensuring records are maintained accurately and on time.
- Proactively identify project delivery issues and work with team members and partners to resolve them promptly.
- Maintain proficiency in the use of all systems and processes used to manage the workflow of the team.
- Work closely with the Programme Quality Team to ensure best practice standards, continuous improvement, and consistent application of policies, processes, and templates.
Leadership and people management
- Support the staff in the regional team by providing clear leadership, coaching, and line management, including goal setting, supervision, performance management, and development.
- Ensure capacity planning across the Region so that project management workloads are realistic and risks are appropriately managed.
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning for the regional team, contributing to wider Programmes Team workforce planning as required.
- Deputise for the international Chief Programmes Officer when requested to do so during their absence
- Ensure Regional team members plan overseas trips appropriately and adequately, always factoring in security and safeguarding risks.
Partner engagement and external representation
- Ensure the regional team builds and sustains a strong partner network, with relationships that are effective, mutually accountable, and aligned with Barnabas Aid's mission and values.
- Develop and implement a plan for regular partner engagement and capacity building (including visits where appropriate and safe) to strengthen project delivery, monitoring, and safeguarding.
- Represent Barnabas Aid professionally with partners and other stakeholders, managing sensitive information and security considerations appropriately.
- Engage proactively with peer organisations and networks to bring insight on sector best practice into BAI's work.
Cross-organisational collaboration and governance
- Work closely with Outreach and Support departments to provide timely, high-quality project information and updates that enable supporter communications, fundraising, and reporting.
- Contribute to organisational planning and decision-making through active membership of the Programmes Leadership Team and the Strategic Leadership Team (as applicable).
- Prepare quality papers, dashboards, and narrative updates for internal decision-making meetings and governance forums as required.
Compliance, risk, and safeguarding
- Ensure compliance with Barnabas Aid policies and external requirements relevant to grant making and project delivery, including data protection and information security.
- Maintain effective regional risk management, including project, partner, fraud, security, and reputational risks, escalating issues promptly and recommending mitigations.
- Champion safeguarding and ensure safeguarding considerations are integrated into partner due diligence, project design, implementation, and reporting.
Other duties
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as the organisation requires.
We aim to support Christian communities, churches and individuals around the world who face persecution and discrimination because of their Faith.


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Job Title:Programme Coordinator (Scotland)
Salary: £32,000 pro rata (depending on experience)
Location: Home-based, within Scotland. The postholder will be required to attend in-person meetings or events as needed across the UK.
Responsible To: Programme Manager
Contract: Part-time (3 days per week), Fixed Term, 2 years, with possibility of extension
Probation Period: 6 months
Annual Leave: 25 days p/a (pro-rata), plus office closure days between Christmas & New Year, and your birthday.
Pension: WMUK offers a pension scheme, with a current employer contribution of 6%
About Wikimedia UK
A registered charity, Wikimedia UK is the national chapter of the global Wikimedia movement. We work with volunteers, communities and partners across the UK to build and improve Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects, so that everyone can access and contribute to reliable, open knowledge. We empower people to find, use, evaluate, and communicate information online and we advocate for a digital ecosystem that is open, equitable and democratic.
Background:
Programme Coordinators at Wikimedia UK lead on partnership work, relationship development, training delivery and volunteer support, usually within particular geographic or topic areas. We are looking to recruit for a fixed-term, two-year role to deliver and develop our activities in Scotland, and support the wider Programmes team in delivering UK-wide work. For example in 2026, we are planning celebration events across the country for Wikipedia’s 25th, and the post-holder may be involved in their delivery. Apart from the delivery focus on Scotland, there will be scope to get involved with other areas of Wikimedia UK’s programmatic work such as delivering training in other parts of the UK, or supporting minoritised languages (particularly the indigenous languages of the UK), depending on programmatic needs.
We have had dedicated staff support for activity in Scotland for nearly a decade, and have several successful and ongoing partnerships with a number of educational and cultural institutions, as well as community organisations. Whilst the focus of this role is primarily on Scotland, Wikimedia UK delivers work both nationally and internationally, and the post holder would be expected to hold a portfolio which contributes to and supports this.
This is a part time post and can be based anywhere in Scotland, and there is an expectation of travel, including quarterly meetings at our office in London. Some evening and weekend work should also be expected, for which Time Off In Lieu can be taken. Successful post holders of similar roles in the organisation are skilled in advocacy, creative thinking, and project planning.
Purpose of job: To lead the delivery of Wikimedia UK’s activities in Scotland, by developing and running projects with partner institutions, involving and empowering volunteers, and delivering training, as well as supporting programmatic work outwith Scotland.
Main Duties
Programme Development & Delivery:
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Lead on the development and delivery of Wikimedia UK’s programme in Scotland, in collaboration with the Programme Manager, including seeking new potential opportunities.
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Support other aspects of Wikimedia UK’s programme outwith Scotland as appropriate
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Work with other staff to identify funding opportunities for existing or potential projects, as appropriate
Relationship Management (Particularly in relation to Scotland):
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Act as the main point of contact for partner organisations and volunteers and ensure proactive, effective and regular communications with these stakeholders
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Actively pursue, set up and manage relationships with partner organisations
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Provide support to Wikimedians in Residence
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Develop, deliver or support a range of activities, such as Wikipedia editing events, Wiki Loves campaigns, editor meetups and content donations, in partnership with other staff and external stakeholders
Community Engagement and Development (Particularly in relation to Scotland):
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Encourage the involvement of volunteers in activities, grow the volunteer base, and provide support for community-led activities
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Design and delivery of training to partner organisations and volunteers
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Support the volunteer grants programme
Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact:
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Report regularly on programme plans, outputs and outcomes, in collaboration with other staff in the Programmes team
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Handle documentation and record all programme metrics relevant to the role’s portfolio, including updating CRM records for partnerships, volunteers and activities
Communication and Dissemination:
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Contribute to the promotion and dissemination of our work and impact, in collaboration with the Communications team, and including for example blog posts and conference presentations.
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Manage and update the Scotland mailing list, and Scotland pages on WMUK’s Wiki and website.
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Contribute to knowledge exchange with the international Wikimedia movement
Travel:
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Attend and contribute to regular team meetings, generally held in London (for which costs will be reimbursed)
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Regular travel across Scotland will be required, and occasionally further afield in the UK (for which costs will be reimbursed)
Person Specification
Essential:
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Experience in the cultural, education or open knowledge sectors, with a demonstrable understanding of how organisations in at least one of these sectors operate and what they might value in a partnership.
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Proven track record of managing external relationships or partnerships, including initiating and sustaining productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders over time.
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Experience planning and delivering public-facing events or programmes, such as training sessions, workshops, community events, or editing/contribution events, from inception through to evaluation.
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Strong communication skills across multiple formats, including the ability to write clearly and engagingly for different audiences (e.g. blog posts, partner communications, reports) and to represent an organisation in public-facing contexts.
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Experience engaging and supporting volunteers or community contributors, including growing participation and sustaining involvement over time.
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Self-motivated and able to manage a varied workload independently, with strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise across multiple projects without close supervision.
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Willingness and ability to travel regularly across Scotland and to London quarterly, with flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as required by the programme.
Desirable:
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Familiarity with Wikipedia or other Wikimedia projects, whether as a reader, editor, contributor, or through previous work with the Wikimedia movement.
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Experience of working with or supporting minoritised or indigenous languages, particularly in a Scottish or UK context (e.g. Scottish Gaelic, Scots).
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Experience using a CRM system to manage contacts, activities, or relationship records.
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Deputy Service Manager
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Job Title: Deputy Service Manager
Location: Romford, please note that this location does not have step free access
Salary: £34,400
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday on a rota varying between 08:00 - 21:00. You may be required to work outside these hours dependent on service and resident requirements including weekends and bank holidays so flexibility will be required. You will also take part in our out of hours on call service for managers.
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Deputy Service Manager to join our service based in Romford . Our service is a Independent Approved Premises commissioned by Criminal Justice Service (IAP) based in Havering. You will support residents recently released from prison in a residential setting, helping them reintegrate into the community. In this role, you will support in leading the team by providing overall leadership to the service and line management responsibilities to support, enable, and empower your team to deliver high quality support to our residents.
You will also support some day-to-day team responsibilities, including providing tailored support directly to residents. As a Manager, you will help drive service outcomes in line with contractual requirements, ensuring quality and consistency within a trauma‑ and psychologically informed environment. You will work collaboratively with the team, wider services, and external partners to ensure the service runs smoothly. We’re looking for a solution‑focused individual with experience in similar service environments, who can create a safe space for individuals to learn and grow, while continuing to embed trauma‑informed and psychologically informed practice that puts people and communities at the forefront. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Line management and leadership, offering guidance and support throughout the employee lifecycle, fostering a supportive leadership culture focused on staff wellbeing, learning, and development
- Encourage productivity, engagement, and wellbeing of the team through regular check-ins, training, meetings, and supervisions.
- Support with day to day tasks within the service such as direct support to residents and supporting the team to deliver the best possible outcomes with their residents.
- Ensure Risk Management processes and policies are followed within the service.
- Property and housing management, ensuring accommodation standards, timely maintenance and reporting.
- Striving to ensure excellence and quality in our service delivery.
- Financial Management of service budget with cost saving mechanisms.
About You
We're seeking someone who has a genuine passion for making a difference to lives, and helping to create safer communities for all. You will be a proactive leader, with the ability to motivate and empower a team to drive excellence, both as individuals, and as a team, whilst providing practical solutions to challenges which arise. You will experience of direct line management responsibility for the frontline care and support staff at your service. We're looking for someone who can build rapport, trust, and create an environment which allows individuals to grow their skills and experience and develop as individuals.
What we are looking for:
- Ability to provide high quality support and line management to staff
- Ability to motivate and empower a team to achieve KPI's
- Ability to support the Service Manager and help manage staff with daily tasks, caseloads and overall day to day running of the service
- Ability to provide advice, guidance, and support to the team on all aspects of service delivery including resident related queries
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands and needs of the service. For example, Provide an emergency on call service as and when required in case of emergency
- IT proficiency - we use various systems so look for someone who can learn and navigate new systems including case management, Microsoft, ATS, HR systems, and other types of organisational software
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Additional Information
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
Clinical Research Manager
The Clinical Research Manager will play a key role in advancing ARUK’s drug prioritisation activities as part of the Clinical Accelerator Programme. Working closely with the Senior Clinical Research Manager, this role will drive the identification, evaluation, and progression of high-potential drug candidates toward clinical trials, delivering tangible impact for people affected by dementia.
This role is vital in advancing Alzheimer’s Research UK’s research objectives and organisational strategy and will be key to delivering impact for people affected by dementia. The Clinical Research Manager will manage the planning and delivery of ARUK’s drug prioritisation activities working collaboratively with external stakeholders and various departments across the organisation, including the wider Research, Fundraising and Policy, Communications and Involvement Teams to develop the programme and ensure successful delivery and measurable impact.
This role sits within the Clinical Research team in the Research Directorate, an ambitious, proactive and growing team that is driving forward initiatives to bring more clinical trials to the UK for people living with or likely to develop dementia. With the first generation of disease modifying treatments recently approved, this is an exceptional opportunity for an individual with strong research experience who understands the clinical research environment in the UK, to contribute to groundbreaking work in dementia research, aligning with and advancing on the Government's new investment initiatives in the Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Goals.
Key Responsibilities:
1. ARUK Drug Prioritisation Programme Delivery and Development
· Lead on the identification of therapies with the potential to be prioritised for clinical trials in Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia through literature search and communication with the clinical research community and key external partners, with support from the Senior Clinical Research Manager.
· Lead the development and drafting of high-quality scientific dossiers that directly inform prioritisation decisions and progression of drug candidates.
· Lead the translation of recommendations from external advisory panels into actionable next steps.
· Work with the Senior Clinical Research Manager and the Senior Clinical Programmes Operations Officer to plan drug prioritisation activities, including meeting logistics, panel engagement, feedback and to track and evaluate progress.
· Identify, evaluate, and drive forward high-impact opportunities for drug prioritisation and clinical development in consultation with Partnerships, Evidence and Funding teams.
· Design and embed scalable processes to proactively monitor the global drug development landscape, utilising databases, conference intelligence, and literature to curate a dynamic intelligence log that tracks therapeutic candidates, development progress, and emerging opportunities across industry and academia.
2. Driving the advancement of the Clinical Accelerator Programme and delivery of key components of its strategy
· Drive planning and implementation of new activities as relevant to continually develop and advance the clinical research strategy
· Collaborate in mapping the clinical research ecosystem, identifying gaps in research and recommending actions to address them.
· Keep abreast of developments and trends in dementia clinical research to influence ARUK's strategies and decisions.
· Support and continuously strengthen internal reporting mechanisms, ensuring timely, high-quality updates to Senior Leadership and relevant boards that enable effective governance, informed decision-making, and strong organisational coordination
· Work closely with the Research Involvement Manager to integrate best practices in involvement and co-production to ensure our research is relevant for and supported by people affected by dementia
· Ensure effective information-sharing across internal stakeholders, including Research, Fundraising, Finance, Policy, Communications and Involvement teams, to maximise the visibility, uptake and strategic use of Clinical Accelerator Programme outputs.
· Aid in the planning, production, and communication of clinical research-related content with the ARUK Communications and Fundraising teams.
3. Strengthening Relationships with External Stakeholders
· Foster and nurture relationships with clinical leaders and research funders in the UK to build the profile of ARUK’s clinical research and help us to accelerate research towards a cure.
· Work closely with our Research Partnerships manager to maintain and build partnerships that further our clinical research objectives.
· Support the Senior Clinical Research Manager and Head of Clinical Research in enhancing ARUK’s external profile through active participation in meetings and collaborations with key stakeholders.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· PhD in a relevant biomedical field or equivalent experience in clinical or scientific research
· Strong ability to critically interpret and evaluate pre-clinical and clinical data
· Familiarity with the drug development process of taking a therapy from pre-clinical studies to regulatory approval.
· Excellent stakeholder management skills.
· Demonstrable commitment to collaborative and inclusive working.
· Proven experience in project management with the ability to adhere to deadlines and prioritise tasks.
· Understanding of research programme management.
· Experience or understanding of preparing scientific dossiers or evidence summaries to inform research prioritisation, funding, or strategic decision-making.
· Understanding of dementia research and funding landscapes.
· Experience working with biotech and pharmaceutical companies
· Exceptional scientific communication skills (written and verbal).
· Detail oriented
· Good IT skills.
· Commitment to ARUK’s vision, mission and values.
· Values the involvement of people with lived experience in research.
· Highly self-motivated with the ability to work across different teams and departments.
· Solution-focussed with the ability to problem solve creatively.
· Able to work independently.
· Collaborative approach with ability to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders.
· Good communicator with the ability to tailor communications to a range of audiences.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £46,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 28th June 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us at via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
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We have an exciting opportunity for someone with significant experience in learning, evaluation and impact to join our Central team in London providing maternity cover from October 2026 until October 2027.
Location – This role is mainly working from home with one day a week in our London office (usually a Monday). There may also be occasional travel to other programme sites (currently Stoke-On-Trent, Redcar, Middlesbrough and Scotland).
Salary – Up to £55,000 DOE
Employment Type – Fixed term covering maternity leave between October 2026 and October 2027
Team – Learning & Impact team
About you
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Significant experience in learning, evaluation and impact.
- Considerable experience carrying out high-quality evaluation and learning work that supports the implementation of local services and/or projects.
- Strong skills in quantitative data analysis for the purposes of both assessing local need and strengthening delivery, including a command of both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques.
- Digitally savvy with skills in Microsoft 365, a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and with statistical analysis programmes such as IBM SPSS Statistics.
- Familiarity with the range of local and national quantitative datasets that relate to early childhood development.
About the role
The responsibilities of this role include:
- Leading the design of and conducting evaluations assessing the implementation and impact of local initiatives using both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
- Leading the collection, analysis, interpretation and integration of quantitative data to generate robust insights and inform discovery work in new sites, programme development and early years system improvement.
- Translating integrated data into clear, evidence-based recommendations to guide decision-making. Including presenting findings clearly to stakeholders, informing programme development and continuous improvement.
- Working in partnership with local stakeholders and independent evaluators to support robust data collection practices.
- Driving alignment between data insights and increasing the number of children achieving a ‘Good Level of Development’ by age five.
About us
Thrive at Five is a national charity focused on giving every child the best possible start in life. We know the foundations for life and learning are built in the earliest years, from pregnancy to five. By working alongside families, communities and local partners, we help build stronger, more connected support for parents, so more children get what they need to thrive and reach a good level of development by age five.
Thrive at Five is a relatively young organisation but with an already strong national and political profile, having been called out in Parliament for our ways of working in Stoke-on-Trent and invited to be interviewed at the 2025 Civil Society Summit by the Secretary of State for Education. We have grown rapidly in our first four years, with a growing team of nearly 40 across the country. 2026 will be a year of further growth and milestones for the charity as we celebrate our fifth-year anniversary and expand into our third and fourth regions. This will involve recruiting for a new teams, establishing our programmes and beginning to co-design and implement our work in partnership with communities.
About our benefits
- Pension contributions – We will contribute 3% and you can contribute 5% towards your pension through NEST.
- 25 annual leave days per year plus bank holidays.
- £100 contribution towards your professional body membership
Please note that as this role is subject to a successful Basic Level Disclosure check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you have any unspent convictions, but wish to apply for this role, please advise us in your application. The successful candidate will also need to provide satisfactory references and current right to work in the UK.
To apply for this role, please submit your cover letter and CV by following the Apply Now button. Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 21st June 2026.
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Key details
- Contract: 1-year fixed-term, with potential to extend. 3-month probationary period.
- Hours: 16 hours per week. Candidates must be available Weds 9.00-12.00 and Thurs 15.30–18.30 most weeks, to support project activities. Remaining hours can be worked flexibly by agreement.
- Location: Office and venues in Tower Hamlets, with some home working
- Salary: £29,500 per annum pro rata (0.4 FTE, 2 days per week)
- Start date: From 1 August 2026 (negotiable)
- Line manager: Project & Operations Officer
- Requirements: DBS check. You must already have the right to live and work in the UK.
Who we are
Globe Community Project is a dynamic and growing charity in the heart of East London. Our mission is to transform loneliness into connection among isolated people and under-served groups in Tower Hamlets. Connection is important to us in everything we do.
About the role
We are seeking an organised, dynamic and people-focused Volunteer Coordinator to lead volunteering across both our programmes. This role will supporting and coordinate volunteers across
- Touching Safe Ground – supporting women and children seeking sanctuary.
- Well Old – supporting older people experiencing loneliness and isolation.
You will support our established volunteer team within Touching Safe Ground, and develop volunteering opportunities within Well Old. This role is responsible for recruiting, coordinating, supporting and developing a diverse team of volunteers who make our sessions and activities possible.
You will help ensure that volunteers have a positive, rewarding and meaningful experience, while enabling Globe Community Project to deliver high-quality support to participants. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships and using their great admin skills to create opportunities for others, helping volunteers develop their skills, confidence and sense of belonging.
What you’ll do
- Coordinate volunteer availability for both of our projects, including weekly Touching Safe Ground sessions.
- Recruit new volunteers through social media, volunteering websites, local university liaison and community outreach.
- Act as the first point of contact for volunteering enquiries, manage applications, conduct interviews, and manage references and onboarding requirements
- Build and maintain effective partnerships and referral pathways with organisations, universities and community groups, including including universities, faith organisations and community groups across East London.
- Ensure all volunteers complete appropriate DBS checks, Volunteer Agreements and any other required safeguarding processes.
- Deliver volunteer inductions and provide practical training, supporting the learning, development and wellbeing of volunteers, and identifying any further training needs as they arise.
- Network and conduct desk research to identify wellbeing, learning and CPD opportunities for volunteers, particularly those with lived experience of migration or seeking sanctuary.
- Administer volunteer travel expenses and maintain accurate records on shared systems.
- Attend sessions regularly alongside volunteers to build relationships, provide support and understand their experiences.
- Maintain regular communication with volunteers and respond promptly to questions and concerns.
- Organise volunteer thank-you events and other opportunities to recognise and celebrate their contributions.
- Monitor and report on volunteer numbers, recruitment, retention, successes and challenges.
- Attend relevant staff meetings as required.
- Report safeguarding concerns immediately and follow organisational safeguarding procedures.
What we’re looking for
Essential:
- Demonstrable experience coordinating, managing or supporting volunteers, interns or staff.
- Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Experience recruiting, onboarding or coordinating volunteers, interns or staff.
- Confidence in working with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Confident using email, spreadsheets and maintaining accurate records.
- Commitment to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and adults, protecting confidentiality and personal data.
- Warm, inclusive and supportive, committed to helping others succeed.
- Commitment to the values and mission of Globe Community Project.
Desirable:
- Experience working within the charity, community or voluntary sector.
- Experience supporting refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, older adults on low incomes, or other marginalised communities.
- Knowledge of volunteer management best practice.
- Experience of using CRM systems.
- Experience organising events, training or community activities.
- Speaks a community language.
- Experience using social media or digital platforms for recruitment and engagement.
Equal Opportunities
Globe Community Project is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of migration and seeking sanctuary.
What we offer
- Salary £29,500 per annum (full-time equivalent). This role is 2 days per week (16 hours, 0.4 FTE), giving an actual salary of £11,800 per annum.
- 30 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays, pro-rata, increasing after 5 years’ service.
- 10% employer pension contribution through our NEST scheme.
- Employee health insurance following successful completion of probation period.
- Hybrid working with some home working.
- A supportive, diverse and mission-driven team.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
We are a Buddhist-inspired charity working to benefit the local community, while putting our values into practice.


To support the development and delivery of inclusive programmes and supported employment opportunities for learning disabled people, ensuring participants receive appropriate supportwhile helping to build sustainable opportunities through partnerships and funding.
Main duties and responsibilities
Programme and participant support
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Act as a key contact for learning disabled employees, volunteers and programme participants.
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Support individuals to engage confidently in activities, work placements and employment opportunities and seek progression routes for all learning-disabled employees.
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Help identify support needs and practical adjustments to enable participation in clubs and employment programmes.
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Liaise with staff, families, carers and external support organisations where appropriate.
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Ensure programmes remain accessible and inclusive.
Programme coordination
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Coordinate and oversee learning disability-focused activities: Tuesday evening adult social club; Friday evening youth sport club; hospitality and front of house employment programme.
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Support scheduling, attendance monitoring and participant communication.
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Gather feedback, outcomes and participant stories.
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Help develop new opportunities and pathways for participation, skills and employment.
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Work with staff across the organisation to embed inclusive practice.
Funding and development
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Research grants, trusts and funding opportunities related to disability inclusion, supported employment and community programmes.
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Support preparation of funding applications and contribute information, participant case studies and impact evidence.
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Build relationships with local organisations, partners and funders.
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Help identify opportunities to grow and sustain the role and associated programmes.
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Maintain records of participation and outcomes.
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Collect evidence demonstrating impact and learning.
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Contribute to reports for funders and stakeholders.
Person specification
Essential
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Experience working alongside learning disabled people in community, arts, employment or education settings.
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Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
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Understanding of inclusive practice and reasonable adjustments.
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Ability to work independently and identify opportunities.
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Good organisational skills with an ability to keep accurate records
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Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and the internet
Desirable
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Support Work qualification or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory
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Experience with fundraising, partnerships or bid writing desirable
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An understanding of pan disability and employment
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Local to SEACC
Please submit a short cover letter detailing how your experience meets the person specification.
Please give specific examples from your own experience and avoid generic statements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Operations & Programmes Support Officer to play a vital role in the smooth running of our small charity strengthening London’s communities. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting both programme delivery and day-to-day operations. You will bring strong attention to detail, a conscientious approach, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Working closely with colleagues across the team, you will be a clear communicator who enjoys collaborating and contributing to a positive working environment.
The Operations and Programme Support role will be instrumental in supporting our small team to continue to grow our services to support charitable organisations across London while consistently maintaining and improving the quality of our service.
Responsibilities:
Operations support
- Maintain and improve key systems and processes, including CRM data, mailing lists, and shared platforms like SharePoint
- Manage shared inboxes, internal communications, meetings, and day-to-day team coordination
- Provide wider operational support, including managing equipment and systems, basic troubleshooting, data protection, and staff coordination (e.g. meetings, holidays)
Programme and Communications support
- Working closely with the Events Manager, coordinate event delivery, including promotion, registrations, attendee communications, and on-the-day support for 10 online Lunch & Learn events, 2 in-person workshops and 2 community events a year.
- Support event logistics (venues, catering) and ensure all data, feedback and learnings are captured and recorded in our CRM
- Assist with website updates, weekly social media activity, and community engagement and track monthly performance across channels
- Support and maintain impact metrics and participant feedback across all activities
- Contribute to research and information gathering for programme development and fundraising as needed
About Link UP London
At Link UP London we build stronger more resilient communities. By connecting small Social Good Organisations or SGOs (i.e. charities, Community Interest Companies, community groups and social enterprises) with Skilled Volunteers, we help these organisations access the skills they need, when they need them, to address strategic and operational development issues and build capacity and resources. Our Skilled Volunteers have a range of professional backgrounds (HR, finance, comms, marketing, legal, data, IT and many more) and want to apply their skills and expertise to make a positive difference in London. This means that the organisations are better equipped to tackle the multiple challenges of inequality facing their communities and the Skilled Volunteers have a meaningful volunteer experience that fits into busy schedules.
We connect skills to SGOs in 3 main ways main including:
- Skilled Volunteering Projects: Short-term, structured volunteering engagements.
- Social Impact Solutions: Our corporate programme provides structured skills-based employee volunteering opportunities in a range of formats.
- Events: Including Lunch & Learn Sessions – 10 one-hour webinars that allow professionals with limited time to share their expertise on topics of relevance to SGO capacity development - 2 in-person workshops and 3 community gatherings.
We work in all boroughs and the city of London with 90% of organisations we support addressing issues of poverty, vulnerability and marginalisation.
Person Specification
- Highly organised, with experience supporting organisational operations and/or programme delivery
- Strong attention to detail and some experience working with databases and CRM systems; familiarity with a number of these systems is a plus
- Experience supporting events (online and in-person) and managing multiple priorities simultaneously
- Comfortable and experienced with various forms of technology including digital tools (e.g. excel, social media platforms, content tools)
- Clear communicator who enjoys working collaboratively across a team
- Proactive, solutions-focused, and keen to positively contribute to a growing organisation
Nice to haves:
- An understanding of volunteering and Skilled Volunteering in particular
- Knowledge, and some direct experience, with the charity sector
- An understanding of the opportunities and challenges faced by small charitable organisations today
- The ability to be in London multiple times a week as needed
Qualities that are a good fit for our team
- Personable / warm / caring / friendly
- Energetic, confident and outgoing
- Hardworking / dedicated / committed
- Entrepreneurial
- Professional
Please note that applications submitted without a cover letter that is related to this role will not be considered.
Harnessing professional skills for social good
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Are you passionate about helping children, young people and families access the support they need?
We're looking for an experienced Programme Coordinator & Family Engagement Lead to help deliver two innovative mental health programmes across East London, supporting participant engagement, building partnerships and ensuring young people can access high-quality, culturally responsive support.
About Us
Total Insight Theatre is an award-winning community organisation with extensive experience delivering culturally responsive mental health, wellbeing and creative health programmes for children, young people and families.
About the Role
This is an opportunity to support the delivery of two funded Children and Young People's Mental Health programmes across Newham, Hackney and Tower Hamlets.
As Programme Coordinator & Family Engagement Lead, you will act as a central point of contact for young people, families, schools and referral partners. You will play a key role in participant recruitment, family engagement, partnership development, programme coordination and monitoring, helping to ensure children, young people and families can access support quickly, safely and effectively.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting stage of growth and will have the opportunity to help shape innovative programmes designed to improve outcomes for communities who are often underserved by traditional services.
The Programmes
CYPMH Inequalities
A creative wellbeing programme for Black autistic boys aged 8–16 designed to improve emotional wellbeing, confidence, communication and belonging through culturally responsive and neurodiversity-affirming creative practice.
CYPMH Admissions Avoidance & Alternatives to Admission
A culturally responsive arts therapy programme supporting young people aged 14–25 experiencing emerging psychosis, psychosis-like symptoms or severe emotional distress through early intervention and community-based support.
What You'll Be Doing
• Coordinating participant recruitment, referrals and onboarding.
• Acting as a key point of contact for young people, families and referral partners.
• Supporting attendance, engagement and retention.
• Building relationships with schools, CAMHS, EIP services, community organisations and other stakeholders.
• Coordinating programme logistics, communications and participant records.
• Supporting monitoring, evaluation and funder reporting requirements.
• Helping ensure programme outputs, outcomes and contractual requirements are achieved.
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
• Experience working with children, young people and families.
• Experience within mental health, SEND, youth services, education, family support or community engagement.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and partners.
• A commitment to improving access to support for underserved communities.
Contract Information
• Freelance Fixed-Term Contract
• £225 per day
• 38 contracted days (£8,550 contract value).
• July 2026 – March 2027
• Flexible working arrangements
To Apply
Please submit via CharityJob:
• A current CV.
• A covering statement (maximum two pages) outlining your suitability for the role and relevant experience.
For full details of the role, responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience supporting Black, Asian and ethnically diverse children, young people and families.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified before the advertised closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Working Animals International
Working Animals International (formerly known as SPANA) is dedicated to transforming the wefare of working animals in greatest need globally By increasing access to skills, knowledge and resources and campaigning for policy change, we're building a world where working animals are healthy and valued, communities are stronger, and livelhoods are more secure.
About this role
The Individual Giving Manager will play a key role in developing and delivering our individual giving programmes. They will work closely with our Head of Individual Giving to shape strategic plans across UK and international markets, driving income growth and expanding our global impact.
The Individual Giving manager will manage the development and delivery of our regular giving programme in the UK and globally, using market and audience insight and learnings to ensure optimal performance across the programme.
Contract, location and salary
This is a full-time (34.5 hours per week) permanent role. This is a UK based role, with regular attendance (1-2 days per month, or more if preferred) in our London office, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The salary for this role is c.£42k per annum, subject to skills and experience. Working Animals International offers a generous company pension scheme with a 10% employer contribution if the employee contributes a minimum 5%, and healthcare cashplan with Medicash alongside other benefits.
Full details and how to apply
Please see the job description for this role for full details including a person specification. The deadline for applications is 23:59 BST on Sunday 21 June 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) is looking to appoint a Community Engagement and Reuse Officer to deliver the annual Zero Waste Community Fund programme and help develop a stronger reuse culture across the Liverpool City Region (LCR). This post is offered on a fixed-term basis for up to 10 months to provide maternity cover, from September 2026 to June 2027 inclusive.
Reporting directly to the Strategy and Development Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in engaging community organisations across the Liverpool City Region (LCR) and supporting meaningful behavioural change.
You will be a motivated and proactive individual, with the ability to work with local communities while identifying opportunities to promote reuse and support LCR’s ambition of zero avoidable waste by 2040. You will also be highly organised, with strong project management and administrative skills.
If you are looking to take the next step in your career in an exciting and evolving sector, and have the skills and experience required for the role, we would love to hear from you.
About MRWA
MRWA is a strategic waste and resource management authority, leading on the recycling and management of municipal waste across LCR.
Along with its private sector partners, MRWA manages waste resources, recycling and the transportation of waste on behalf of six district councils across LCR including Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral.
With a focus on reducing consumption, reusing more and recycling accepted materials in the right manner, the Authority delivers various behavioural change initiatives for residents and organisations across LCR, and this is reflected in its Vision (2025):
“To lead the way towards zero waste across the Liverpool City Region.”
Currently, the Authority serves more than 1.5 million people, providing 16 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) across LCR, as part of its contract with Veolia UK. The local HWRCs allow householders to recycle more than 40 different materials. MRWA also manages the processing of the co-mingled recycling collected at kerbside by five of the six district councils, which is sorted via its two Materials Recovery Facilities.
About the Zero Waste Community Fund
Delivered in partnership with Veolia Merseyside & Halton, the Zero Waste Community Fund (formerly known as The Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority Community Fund) invests in great projects that benefit communities across Liverpool City Region through their potential to reuse, upcycle, prevent waste, save money and avoid disposal.
For more information, please visit:
- Past Community Fund Successes - Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority
- Zero Waste Community Fund - Zero Waste Liverpool City Region
Benefits of working at Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority include:
- Hybrid-remote working, divided between our office in Mann Island, Liverpool, and working from home.
- Career Average Local Government Pension Scheme via Merseyside Pension Fund.
- Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme with range of exclusive discounts and benefits via Wellbeing Solutions.
- 27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Annual leave increases to 32 days after 5 years’ service.
If you are interested in finding out more and applying for this role, please find an application pack (including Job Description, Person Specification and Application Forms) please visit our website Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority and information can be found under About us / Working for MRWA
Please note, the closing date is 21st June 2026.
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Contract Type: Full Time
Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week - occasional evening / weekend work required*
Department: Programme Delivery
Reports to: Programme Leader
Location: London, Hybrid – 1-2 days in the office per week as well as time out and about in schools
Salary: £32,000 per annum
* In support of mentor training and other programme activities
(The boroughs we currently operate in are: Islington, Camden, Hackney, Brent, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham, Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lambeth, Greenwich and Redbridge)
Benefits
- Hybrid working
- 2 Me days
- 25 days annual leave entitlement, increasing by 1 year for every year of service for a maximum of 5 years
- Birthday bonus day off
- Option to swap bank holidays for other religious holidays
- £100 training budget to support your personal development
- TOIL (time off in lieu) for any weekend/evening work
- Working with a values led, supportive and fun team
Our Values and Behaviours
At TKN our mission and values still follow our founder’s original vision:
- Vision – Every child gets to live the life they choose.
- Values – Fun, connection, diversity, curiosity and integrity.
- Mission – To make meaningful connections in our communities and to support children through mentoring to feel happy and confident about themselves and their futures.
As a team we also agreed the following behaviours will guide the way we work:
Respect Empowerment Collaboration Co-Confidence Exploration
Role Purpose
To deliver and develop a high-impact mentoring programme through effective mentor management, community engagement, and high-quality organisation and programme administration around London. This role is vital to achieving the organisation’s goals — including positive outcomes for children, meaningful volunteer engagement, compliance, and sustainable growth.
This role brings a perfect blend of administration and delivery, giving you ample time to see and speak with children and volunteer mentors, seeing up close the transformation the programme makes on children’s lives.
Core Responsibilities
1. Mentor Management & Support
- Match at least five children per month with suitable volunteer mentors, aligned with individual needs and programme goals.
- Manage up to 55 active mentor-mentee pairs, leading the administration cycle and our quality framework.
- Maintain 100% accurate records and communications in our data management system, Salesforce, ensuring full compliance with internal processes
- Maintain consistent, high-quality mentor communications, including regular check-ins and reviews, ensuring consistent session attendance.
- Co-deliver training for new and existing volunteer mentors; support community events and in-person meetups, maintaining 90%+ satisfaction in mentor surveys.
- Drive mentor engagement and experience through the online community platform, reflective sessions, and arranging mentor meetups.
- Promote long-term mentor involvement, with volunteer mentors contributing beyond core mentoring.
2. Programme Delivery & Development
- Support organisational targets across cohorts supporting delivery, volunteer recruitment and fundraising annually
- Deliver child workshops and check-ins, capturing their voices and tailoring support accordingly.
- Collect consistent impact from children, caregivers and mentors, ensuring all impact targets are met and ensuring children show positive progress in key outcome areas
- Collaborate with Programme Leaders to identify improvements and co-create new approaches or resources.
- Promote child participation and co-creation in all aspects of programme design and delivery, ensuring children's voices inform organisational reporting and development.
- Plan and arrange group 2-3 mentoring sessions annually with other programme managers
3. Volunteer, Referral & Community Engagement
- Work with the volunteer recruitment team to build local partnerships and referral networks to support volunteer recruitment and programme delivery.
- Maintain strong relationships with referral partners (e.g., schools, community organisations) to ensure a steady referral pipeline and collaborative working and 80% of your schools are retained.
- Provide updates of the programme to referral partners and share content to internal marketing and schools colleagues to support completing the schools termly impact template
- Act as a key liaison between mentors and caregivers, supporting clear communication and shared understanding of child development and the programme.
4. Safeguarding
- Uphold a strong culture of safeguarding in your work, acting in compliance with our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
- Contribute to TKN safer recruitment processes, attending internal mentor training events to vet prospective mentors.
- Review and assess weekly delivery session reports from mentors, updating Salesforce as required.
- Ensure every child participating in the programme experiences a positive ending in line with TKN positive ending guidance.
- Work collaboratively with DSLs to follow TKN safeguarding processes, escalating where needed
Skills Required for this Role
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain trust with mentors, children, schools, caregivers, and community partners.
- Communication: Clear, professional communication across diverse stakeholders including written reports, training, phone calls, meetings and in person check-ins.
- Data & Impact Tracking: Confident in using data management systems, ideally understanding of salesforce and other tools to track progress, outcomes, and ensure data accuracy.
- Safeguarding & Compliance: Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and policy application.
- Programme Delivery: highly organised with the ability to coordinate workshops, group sessions, and mentor support within quality frameworks.
- Child-Centred Practice: Committed to capturing and integrating children’s voices in all areas of programme design and evaluation.
- Adaptability & problem solving: Able to be solutions based and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment and organisation striving to grow and reach more children
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis so early applications are encouraged.
We will hold first round calls and then a formal interview for those who are successful - First round calls on the week commencing Monday 8th June, with the second round interviews taking place the following week.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding and Equity
Safeguarding Committment
Safeguarding is a priority at The Kids Network. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to go through our safer recruitment processes, including an enhanced DBS check.
Equity Commitment
The Kids Network values diversity and inclusion and we have worked to create an application process that is accessible, however we recognise that there may be more we can do, especially for applicants who are minoritised in society, have specific accessibility needs and/or have experienced discrimination. If this is the case, we are happy and open to discussing ways in which we can better support your candidacy and make this application process as equitable as possible for you.
We are a diverse organisation and welcome everyone, but it is important to note that the intersections of your identity will not increase or affect the amount of labour you are asked to do. If you wish to draw on your own lived experiences that will be both encouraged and supported but it is not nor ever will be a prerequisite of this role.
The Kids Network is a community of children and volunteer mentors who connect through fun, curiosity and friendship for positive social change.



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The Damilola Taylor Trust (DTT) is a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in May 2001 in memory of Damilola Taylor and registered as a charity in July 2001. Our founding mission is to provide inner-city youths with opportunities to play, learn and live their lives free of fear and violence, and with optimism for a future where opportunities abound.We develop the hope, optimism and self-esteem of young people so that they can:
Lead healthy lives;
Stay in School;
Grow up to become independent productive adults;
Have lofty aspirations and work to attain their innate potential.
For over two decades, we have supported young people through mentoring, education, employability, personal development, life skills, and community engagement programmes that inspire hope, aspiration, confidence, and resilience. As we mark our 25th anniversary this year, we intend to strengthen organisational capacity, expand partnerships, and scale programmes that positively impact young people and communities across London. .
We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and motivated Programme Manager to lead the Damilola Taylor Trust’s Executive Team, sustain and scale our core youth-focused programmes in South London, providing consistent leadership and operational stability.
As Programme Manager, you will
- Manage delivery of the Career pathway programme for schools (CPPFS) courses, which help YP at risk of involvement in criminal activity to engage fully in education by addressing barriers to positive engagement through workshops and career- mentor support at Harris Academies in South London, with a view to reaching 150 students a year.
- Support and supervise the Project Coordinator to implement the project “From Tragedy to Legacy” to celebrate the legacy of Damilola Taylor while highlighting the impact the Trust has made in 25 years supporting young people in inner-city areas of London.
- Lead the Trust’s collaboration initiative with YouthBuild UK, a South London based charity that trains YP to be work ready in a variety of industries including construction, hospitality, customer care and IT to enhance impact of our Career Search and Skills Development (CSSD) programme.
- Design, develop and implement new programmes for delivery in-house or via third party delivery partners
- Agree the Executive Team’s work plan, lead, and motivate staff to create a high-performing team that sustains and scales the impact of our core youth-focused programmes.
- Taking the lead with day-to-day administration and management of the Trust’s programmes, you will maintain a database, produce written communications and reports, information leaflets, website updates, budget monitoring, and negotiate with delivery partners, and manage an array of detailed record keeping
- Contribute to organisational planning and development, including supporting our plan of building capacity to create the organisation required to achieve results that we are committed to
- Support our fundraising team through providing feedback, reports and information to support bid writing activities.
- Key working relationships
- As leader of the Trust’s executive team, you will work closely with our finance service provider, line manage the Administration Officer and Project Coordinator, and be responsible for delivery of our programmes
- You will develop good working relationships with our project delivery partners, while building in-house capacity for delivery of our main programmes as well as those developed in collaboration with other Social Providers such as YouthBuild UK
- Be involved in sector networking and awareness raising on behalf of the Trust.
- Act as an ambassador for the Trust at all times
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Person specification -Specific experience or skillKey: (E) Essential; (D) Desirable.
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Experience of designing, developing and implementing charitable programmes especially to support development of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds (E)
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Significant experience managing delivery of youth-focused programmes in a small but growing charity (E)
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Strong leadership and team skills to motivate, support and work with a team of youth workers (E)
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An excellent understanding and a proven track record of relevant experience working with young people (YP) from inner-city areas of high deprivation (E)
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A positive attitude, high energy and enthusiasm for the work of the Damilola Taylor Trust (E)
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Excellent communicator, planner and problem solver, a strong team player and an exemplary role model (E)
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Self-directed, self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative to plan and manage own and a team’s workload (E)
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·Knowledge of situational leadership and general management practices (E)
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Knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations (E)
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An understanding of safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults (E)
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Current DBS certificate (E) but, for a suitable candidate, the post might be offered subject to DBS being obtained)
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Degree or relevant experience of working in the Social Sector, and or as a Youth work (D)
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Experience of programme development processes and tools (frameworks, theories of change) (E)
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Commitment to own continuing personal and professional development
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Commitment to the mission, vision and values of DTT
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Flexibility to work in a hybrid job, place based; school locations and virtual
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Commitment to effective relationship building and collaboration
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- The Trust is a Safer Recruitment organisation.
Safer Recruitment
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
Please be advised;
• a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure with Children’s Barred List will be required for this post;
• we may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications;
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The National Youth Agency is looking for an Events Manager.
Events Manager
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time - 37 hours per week
Salary: £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Location: Home-based in England with occasional travel for meetings, workshops, and team activities. Head Office is in Leicester.
What we do
As the national body for youth work, the NYA has a dual function. We are the professional statutory and regulatory body (PSRB) responsible for qualifications, quality standards, and safeguarding for youth work and services in England. In line with our charity mission and aims, we also champion youth work through research, advocacy, campaigns, and programmes.
We work in partnership and believe in collaborative leadership, listening to youth workers and the youth work sector so that we can understand their needs and respond to the challenges they face. We are ambitious for youth work and for young people and integrate youth voice and influence across our work.
Role Purpose
To manage the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of our most high-profile annual events, including, but not limited to, UKYP, Peer Network Conference and a number of our annual policy events. The postholder will deliver multi-stakeholder events to high standards, on time and in budget, identifying opportunities to develop and improve events year on year.
The Event Manager plays a pivotal role in organising the events and activities that will provide young people, from across the United Kingdom, the opportunity to collaboratively engage in the democratic process through the UK Youth Parliament Programme.
This role involves working closely with the UK Youth Parliament team and our partners to support the effective organisation, communication and delivery of the UK wide events and activities.
The Event Manager will work closely with the Policy team, Communications team and Programme Management teams.
Key Responsibilities
As our Events Manager, you will:
- Plan, organisation and on-site delivery of regional and national events, including residential and single-day conferences, networking events and a House of Commons sitting.
- Project management of all event elements including budgets, logistics, health and safety, safeguarding, attendees, AV and delegate communications.
- Be responsible for selection and management of all event suppliers including accommodation, equipment, AV and logistics.
- Oversee venue and supplier management
- Act as first point of contact for all delegates where appropriate to the event
- First point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
- Work with our finance team to ensure event budgets are managed closely and events are delivered in budget
- Report for each event during event planning phase and developing comprehensive post-event reports which
- Any other reasonable duties to support the successful deliver of the events.
Why Work for NYA?
- NYA operates as a people-focused organisation, prioritising the well-being and needs of its employees.
- NYA offers an exceptional flexible working approach which encourages our team to balance professional responsibilities with their personal life.
- A remote based team, spread across England, fostering inclusivity and diverse talent. Despite geographical distances between team members, NYA maintains a highly motivated and connected team through the optimisation of digital tools.
- NYA is committed to supporting the continual personal and professional development of our team and helping them achieve their ambitions.
- We provide 25 days leave plus 8 days, life assurance scheme, 5% employer pension contribution and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme via Spectrum.life with unlimited specialist support available to all NYA employees.
Closing date: 23:59 Friday 26th June 2026.
N.B. We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may close the vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.
Interviews: Week commencing 13th July (subject to change)
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
The National Youth Agency is an equal opportunities employer.
At NYA our inclusive culture means that we embrace individual differences and understand that we need a diverse team to achieve our organisations mission.
We wish to recruit candidates from all backgrounds to ensure our team reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from anyone regardless of disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, religion, socio-economic background and political beliefs but we particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates and those from other minoritised ethnic groups in the UK as they are currently underrepresented in our team.
Please note: We use AI detector software, so applications or CV’s with high levels of AI generated content may be disregarded. We understand that AI tools can offer support to candidates who have learning differences, which is why we will accept applications with some AI assistance.
No agencies please.
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Global Programs Project Manager (Contractor)
Overview
The Maclellan Giving Together Foundation (MGTF) is a UK Christian charity connected to the longstanding international Maclellan Foundation, who describe their focus as: “establishing and strengthening the local church, promoting discipleship and leadership development, sparking community transformation, promoting the power of prayer, advocating for generosity, and increasing access to Scripture”.
Based in the UK, MGTF rolls out key global initiatives that focus on equipping local Christian ministries and releasing local resources to foster sustainable Kingdom growth.
This is a dynamic, high-impact role, ideal for someone who is highly organised, relational and passionate about seeing the Kingdom flourish globally.
Job Summary
Working alongside the Global Programs Team, the Project Manager is responsible for coordinating the planning and delivery of projects from concept through to execution. The role involves managing logistics, supporting stakeholder engagement, and ensuring initiatives are delivered on time and to a high standard. The postholder will manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, with the ability to prioritise effectively, must thrive in a fast-paced environment, and apply creative problem-solving to deliver successful events. Remote working, with the ability to attend on-site meetings in Milton Keynes (MK19) ideally once a month.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Logistics
- Manage the planning and delivery of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and achievement of key milestones.
- Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of events, from initial concept, registration, and contracting through to delivery and post-event evaluation.
- Work with the Global Programs team to ensure events are delivered on time and to a high standard.
- Accountable for overseeing end-to-end project delivery, coordinating across a wider team with defined responsibilities to ensure successful delivery within the project workstream.
- Build and manage strong stakeholder relationships, providing professional, timely support and acting as a key point of contact.
- Ensure data integrity on the information we hold.
- Provider effective reporting as needed.
- Manage and optimise delegate registration and booking systems, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and a seamless participant experience.
- Manage the logistical event delivery (remote or in-person), including setup, logistics, and real-time issue resolution, ensuring a high-quality delegate experience throughout the event.
- Coordinate complex scheduling, calendars, and travel arrangements.
- Any other task in relation to the charity’s needs.
Communication & Content
- Coordinate pre-event production, collaborating with external designers and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of all assets and documentation.
- Manage cross-functional coordination for event delivery, ensuring effective communication across stakeholders, including localisation and translation requirements for regional relevance.
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely updates of all event-related content across online platforms.
- Provide administrative and practical support to event personnel in global locations as they deliver our programs.
- Follow established brand guidelines to maintain consistency in tone, messaging, and visual identity across all content.
Research, Reporting & Finance
- Ensure relevant reporting and documentation are supplied to stakeholders.
- Manage expense processing and support budget oversight, ensuring accurate tracking, forecasting, and alignment with programme objectives in collaboration with senior leadership.
Cultural Adaptation & Coordination
- Contribute to the development of our programs globally, from ideation through to delivery.
- Assist with the localisation of content to ensure materials are culturally appropriate,supporting communication with translators and stakeholders to help adapt resourcesfor different cultural contexts.
Occupational Requirement
The candidate must have an active Christian faith. By virtue of the job’s involvement in faith-sensitive work under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, the post-holder must be an active Christian with a genuine personal faith in Jesus, grounded in Scripture and reflected in their everyday life.
Experience (Essential)
- Have experience in a church/charity or professional environment.
- Strong understanding of and commitment to the Foundation’s mission with an understanding of the Church scene.
- A genuine passion for advancing the gospel through the global Church, with a commitment to supporting both Christian givers and churches and charities.
- Managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, with the ability to prioritise effectively, owning and delivering end to end events from planning through to execution and evaluation.
- Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Proven track record of managing and controlling project or event budgets including forecasting and cost management.
- Negotiating and managing external suppliers and partners.
- Working across different regions, cultures, or time zones demonstrating cultural awareness and adaptability.
- Professional in appearance with a proactive approach and a desire to constantly improve and grow.
- Willingness to be flexible in working hours with occasional travel and overnight stays.
- Knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience (Desirable but not required)
- Experience delivering a programme of learning (content and structure).
- Understanding of generous giving and experience of working with donors.
- Knowledge of copywriting for different platforms (e.g. digital, presentations, printed materials).
- Additional language skills.
- Working knowledge of Asana, Beacon, Canva, Mailchimp and Survey/ticketing Apps.
Contract Terms
Working hours and hourly rate will be agreed in advance.
Application Instructions
If you’re interested in applying, please include your CV and two references, one of which must be a current or previous employer. In addition, please provide a cover letter (no more than 1 page) detailing what interests you about the role and your suitability, along with a separate statement of faith (no more than 1 page).






