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Sense has a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Fundraising team as our Statutory Fundraising Manager. This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, based between home and our offices in Kings Cross, London.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading statutory fundraising at Sense. This includes both new business work and managing relationships with existing supporters. You will be working closely with the Head of High Value Partnerships, the CEO, and senior operational colleagues, the post holder will create a strategy in this area and collaborate with operational teams to develop new programme models and processes to drive growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to maximise income from statutory and lottery bodies such as NHS England, the Arts Council and National Lottery Community Fund. Statutory funding has been identified as a growth area at Sense Work with senior stakeholders, including the CEO, Directors of Operations and Finance teams, to develop and deliver compelling funding bids for statutory and public sector funders
- Manage relationships with statutory and public sector funders, including taking responsibility for narrative and financial reporting, and coordinating all stakeholder contact
- Specific responsibility for managing and reporting against statutory income and expenditure budgets
- Financial and programme reporting and database management
- Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act, the Chartered Institute of Fundraising’s Code of Practice, and any other regulatory frameworks that may be introduced
Key skills and experience
- A track record of securing income from a range of statutory sources, including six figure grants (essential) - success at the seven figure+ grant level (desirable)
- Experience of working with teams to develop proposals in line with organizational priorities, including developing robust project monitoring and evaluation plans.
- Experience of leading relationships with external funders, in particular government departments and lottery bodies
- Experience of compiling narrative and financial reports for statutory funders
- Experience of setting and managing budgets in line with organizational priorities.
- Understanding of tendering and contracting processes
- Excellent standard of literacy and numeracy and IT fluency
- Evidence of own continuing professional development
- Commitment to comply with the principles of GDPR and maintain confidentiality at all times
- Knowledge of the issues Sense works on, or a willingness to develop an understanding of complex disabilities
For a full job description and person specification, please see the link below
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
About Us
The Advice Services Alliance (ASA) is the umbrella body for the not-for-profit social welfare advice sector in the UK. Our members include national organisations such as Citizens Advice, Age UK, Law Centres Network, Macmillan, and Shelter. Together, our network represents around 2,000 advice outlets across England and Wales.
We exist to champion access to justice by strengthening the advice sector. We do this by promoting collaboration, developing quality standards, influencing policy, and leading sector-wide projects that support the delivery of high-quality, accessible advice.
ASA also owns and manages the Advice Quality Standard (AQS), the only independently audited quality mark designed specifically for providers of generalist and specialist social welfare legal advice services.
We are entering an exciting new phase of strategic development, expanding our impact across the sector and working to ensure advice services are high-quality, sustainable, and accessible to those who need them most.
The Role
We are looking for a motivated and organised Project Manager to lead the AQS Access Pathway Project, funded by City Bridge Foundation. This newly created role will be responsible for redesigning and updating the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) and developing a new progression-based Access Pathway for advice services.
This is a fixed-term role, with funding secured for a minimum of 36 months. You will work closely with our Deputy Director and a wide range of stakeholders to successfully deliver a new version of AQS and its accompanying framework.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, manage, and deliver the AQS Access Pathway Project in collaboration with the ASA Deputy Director.
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Convene and facilitate a Project Advisory Group comprising ASA members and key stakeholders.
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Engage with external stakeholders including auditing and accrediting bodies such as AgeUK, Citizens Advice, Welsh Government, and the Money and Pensions Service.
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Promote and communicate the project to advice services, funders, and wider voluntary sector audiences.
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Oversee project monitoring and evaluation, including data collection and reporting to ASA’s Board and funders.
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Support budget tracking and financial reporting in collaboration with senior leadership.
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Actively recruit new services to engage with AQS and promote interest in quality assurance across the sector.
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Undertake other duties as required to support successful delivery and integration of the project.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
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Commitment to social justice, human rights, and equitable access to advice services.
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Demonstrable project management experience, from design through to delivery.
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Strong understanding of quality assurance frameworks and their impact on client outcomes.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines with accuracy and diplomacy.
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Experience working within complex multi-agency environments.
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Knowledge of the social welfare legal advice sector and challenges faced by frontline organisations.
Desirable:
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Experience managing staff, volunteers, or consultants.
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Comfortable using Microsoft Office 365 and other standard IT tools.
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Data-literate, with ability to use evaluation and performance data to drive outcomes.
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Strong written communication and presentation skills.
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Willingness to undertake training and professional development as needed.
Benefits
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Salary: £36,000 per annum
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Contract: Fixed-term (until at least September 2028), full-time (37 hours per week)
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Annual Leave: 30 days per year plus 8 bank holidays
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Pension Contribution: 6% employer contribution
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Flexible Working: Weekly London office attendance with scope for hybrid working
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Meaningful Work: An opportunity to help shape the future of quality standards across the advice sector
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Collaborative Culture: Work within a small, passionate team and national network
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
The Advice Services Alliance (ASA) is the umbrella body for the not-for-profit social welfare advice sector in the UK. Our members include national organisations such as Citizens Advice, Age UK, Law Centres Network, Macmillan, and Shelter. Together, our network represents around 2,000 advice outlets across England and Wales.
We exist to champion access to justice by strengthening the advice sector. We do this by promoting collaboration, developing quality standards, influencing policy, and leading sector-wide projects that support the delivery of high-quality, accessible advice.
ASA also owns and manages the Advice Quality Standard (AQS), the only independently audited quality mark designed specifically for providers of generalist and specialist social welfare legal advice services.
We are entering an exciting new phase of strategic development, expanding our impact across the sector and working to ensure advice services are high-quality, sustainable, and accessible to those who need them most.
The Role
We are seeking a highly capable and motivated Deputy Director to lead our quality assurance work and play a central role in shaping and delivering cross-sector projects. You will oversee the management and strategic development of the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) and collaborate closely with the Director on broader organisational and policy initiatives.
You’ll represent ASA at external stakeholder meetings, manage contracts and project teams, and act as a senior leader within a small and dynamic team that is passionate about access to justice and social welfare.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead on the delivery of the Advice Quality Standard, ensuring its integrity and independence as a sector-wide benchmark.
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Manage and deliver strategic projects aligned with ASA’s business plan and broader goals.
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Represent ASA at external meetings, consultations, and strategic discussions with stakeholders.
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Line manage project staff and consultants, and oversee contract relationships with AQS licence holders.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners and funders, including government and regulatory bodies.
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Identify opportunities for growth and development in ASA’s offer to the sector.
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Support ASA’s communications strategy, including website, newsletters, and social media.
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Stand in for the Director when required and contribute to the wider running of the organisation.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is passionate about social justice and experienced in leading quality assurance or project delivery in a public or voluntary sector context.
Essential skills and experience include:
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Commitment to the values of human rights, social justice, and access to justice.
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Strong project management skills and experience delivering strategic outcomes.
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Understanding of standards and quality assurance in service delivery.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
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Proven experience in managing people, partnerships, and budgets.
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Ability to work flexibly, independently, and as part of a collaborative team.
Desirable experience includes:
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Direct knowledge of the social welfare advice sector.
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Experience managing quality assurance frameworks in public services.
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Skills in fundraising, evaluation, or research.
Benefits
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Salary: £42,000 per annum (inclusive)
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Pension Contribution: 6% employer contribution
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Annual Leave: 30 days + 8 statutory bank holidays
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Flexible Working: Office space available in central London, with flexible hybrid arrangements
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Professional Development: Opportunities for training and learning within a supportive environment
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Impact: A unique opportunity to influence quality and standards across a critical sector
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill – Charity Recruitment Specialists is excited to be partnering with a purpose-driven organisation to recruit their new Executive Assistant, who will play a central role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of their operations. This is a permanent position, offered on a full-time or part-time basis (five or four days per week). While primarily home-based, the successful candidate will be required to work on a hybrid basis for the initial months (1-2 times a week in the office in Farnham, Surrey).
Our client manages a portfolio of charitable grants on behalf of a private, anonymous Trust. Their work spans continents and a diverse range of issues, from education and health to humanitarian relief and sustainable development, always with a focus on long-term impact. At the heart of their mission is a commitment to building an equitable, sustainable world where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential and live a healthy life. The Trust wishes to remain as anonymous and low-profile as possible to give humbly and keep focus on those who are working to alleviate suffering.
Although high-level executive support is a key component of this role, it is far more than diary management. The Executive Assistant will become a trusted member of our client’s small team, helping to develop and maintain streamlined administrative systems, supporting the setup and oversight of grants, coordinating meetings and hybrid events across different time zones, and liaising with a wide range of stakeholders. From managing expense claims and grant documentation to planning international gatherings and ensuring follow-through on action points, this is a varied and essential role.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience as an Executive Assistant, supporting a CEO and senior management team—ideally within a charity, trust, or foundation. They will bring significant experience in diary management, event coordination, and committee servicing, and be a confident and efficient minute taker. Highly organised, proactive, and adaptable, the post holder will have the ability to plan well, build relationships, and be comfortable in taking the initiative. The new EA will be comfortable using a wide range of digital tools and platforms (including MS Word and Excel, CRM databases, SharePoint, MS Teams, Zoom, and project management applications). They will thrive in a remote-first environment and be confident juggling multiple priorities while working both independently and collaboratively.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and motivation by the 30th of June 2025.
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Full time (flexible working options available)
Fixed Term Contract - up to 12 months
Hybrid - Farringdon, London/Home-based
Closing Date: 16 June 2025
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Save the Children UK is seeking a Government & Multilateral Partnership Manager to join our Partnerships for Impact department. We are looking for someone with a passion for building strategic partnerships that drive lasting change for children, and with experience managing complex relationships with governments and multilateral donors.
This role is central to shaping and delivering high-value partnerships that align with our global strategy and support impactful, sustainable programmes. Working closely with teams across Save the Children UK, the wider movement, and external partners, the successful candidate will help secure funding, influence systems, and contribute to long-term positive outcomes for children around the world.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the Function/Team:
Through our Partnerships for Impact function, we catalyse positive change for children by partnering with governments, institutions multilaterals and the private sector. We secure flexible and restricted humanitarian and development funding for an impact focused portfolio, leverage partner expertise to design solutions for systemic change to advance children's rights and keep them safe, healthy and learning.
We focus on building sustainable partnerships for transformative programmes, promoting equitable solutions, amplifying the voices of children most affected by inequality, and prioritise locally led efforts for lasting change. Our balanced and impact focused portfolio of partners helps us catalyse impact by supporting the strategic priorities of our Country Offices and working in equitable partnerships with local partners to build evidence to influence and share knowledge for long term sustainable change.
About the role
The Government and Multilateral Partnership Manager is responsible for the development and management of key partnerships in the portfolio, ensuring high quality income is secured and that partnerships deliver on our impact goals. It leads on all elements of relationship management and communication with key partner stakeholders. It also has oversight of compliance and risks associated with each partnership. This role will work closely with teams across Global Impact, SCI, Country Offices and other Members to ensure opportunities to maximise the impact of each partnership are identified and delivered.
The role may work in multi-disciplinary teams with colleagues to support closer connections to our Country Offices and our Outcomes for Children aims. This role will be adaptable and ready to support impactful partner opportunities where needed across the Global Partnerships team
In this role, you will be responsible for:
• Leading the development and management of partnerships, ensuring high-quality income generation and alignment with impact goals.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, reporting, and tracking of financial information to maximise partnership value and impact.
• Working with the Portfolio and Risk team, oversee compliance and mitigate risks to ensure sustainable partnership operations.
• Collaborating with teams across Global Impact, SCI, Country Offices, and Members to identify and deliver opportunities that enhance the impact of partnerships.
• Engaging in multi-disciplinary teams where relevant to grow close connections with Country Offices and drive impactful partnership opportunities.
• Providing support to other areas within the Global Partnerships team to contribute to impactful partner opportunities as needed.
• Taking ownership of global account management responsibilities, expanding beyond SCUK, to support the Movement.
About you
We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills:
• Strong expertise in partnership development and management, with a proven ability to secure high-quality income and align partnerships with organizational goals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of compliance requirements and risk mitigation strategies for managing sustainable partnerships.
• Proficient in financial tracking, reporting, and analysing data to maximize partnership value and impact.
• Skilled in building and maintaining effective communication channels with key stakeholders, including government and multilateral partners.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and collaborating across global networks to identify and deliver impactful opportunities.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.
• Adaptability and responsiveness to dynamic partnership needs and organizational priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an innovative approach to driving impactful outcomes.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to influence and inspire internal and external audiences.
• High level of organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities efficiently.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter). This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
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Impact Manager Job Description and Person Specification
Job Title: Impact Manager
Role Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join Young Hammersmith & Fulham as we implement our recently approved Impact Measurement Framework. The Impact Manager will design and implement measurement systems that track progress against our strategic themes while building a stronger evidence base for the youth sector across the borough. This role will act as an impact catalyst (a change agent who drives outcome-focused thinking) for both Young H & F and its members, contributing to a 'culture of impact' where outcome measurement becomes routine and is embedded throughout our network.
Key Details
- Line Manager: Chief Executive Officer
- Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 pro rata (dependent on experience)
- Location: Hybrid -- Ed City Campus, Hammersmith & Fulham, and remote working (with regular on-site presence at Young H & F office and member locations)
- Contract: 12 months with potential for extension; Part-time (16-24 hours per week)
- Annual Leave: 25 days per year (pro rata) plus bank holidays and the Christmas closure period
- Start Date: September 2025
Key Responsibilities
Core Functions
System Design & Implementation
- Develop a comprehensive measurement system aligned with Young H & F's strategic themes and SMART targets (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound goals)
- Create user-friendly data collection tools and templates for member organisations
- Establish baseline engagement metrics for all 100+ members and implement regular Net Promoter Score tracking
- Design and launch a pilot impact measurement programme across five member organisations
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Lead creation of quarterly insight reports and annual impact reports for stakeholders
- Develop compelling data visualisations and reporting formats for diverse audiences (trustees, funders, members, young people)
- Interpret data to identify trends and provide actionable recommendations to inform operational decisions
- Support team reporting to partners and funders
Member Engagement & Capacity Building
- Champion the value of impact measurement among member organisations
- Develop practical guidance materials and "low investment, high impact" data collection approaches that respect members' time constraints
- Support integration of outcome measurement into daily activities and member visits
- Design flexible delivery options for training and support (in-person and virtual)
Additional Responsibilities
Research & Innovation
- Conduct a member engagement audit to establish current baselines
- Implement efficient data collection at events and develop youth-led research approaches (research designed and conducted by young people themselves)
- Stay current with youth sector research and policy developments
- Track partnership funding and outcomes data
Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Maintain best practice standards in charity impact reporting
- Ensure full compliance with data protection legislation
- Implement appropriate data analysis tools and methods
- Align data strategy with organisational strategic plan
System Management
- Support implementation of impact data capture within our Plinth system (our internal database)
- Train team members on system usage for recording impact metrics
- Provide regular progress reports on agreed outputs and outcomes
Person Specification
Essential Skills and Experience
- Impact Framework Design: Experience creating measurement frameworks for charitable and youth-focused organisations
- Data Analysis: Proven ability to manage datasets, derive insights, and make data-driven decisions
- Capacity Building: Experience supporting skill development within small organisations
- Technical Skills: Familiarity with data visualisation tools and both quantitative and qualitative analysis methods
- Communication: Ability to present data clearly to diverse audiences (from young people to board members)
- Sector Knowledge: Understanding of challenges and priorities within the youth sector
- Trust-Based Approaches: Knowledge of collaborative, relationship-centred methods in impact measurement
- Personal Qualities: Meticulous attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, ability to work independently, proactive and solutions-focused mindset
- Values Alignment: Commitment to fairness, equality, and respect, aligned with Young H & F's values
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Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience with membership organisations
- Knowledge of the Hammersmith & Fulham voluntary sector
- Experience in youth participation methodologies (approaches that meaningfully involve young people in decision-making)
- Familiarity with Net Promoter Score and member engagement metrics
- Experience designing and implementing pilot programmes
Benefits
- 7% Employer's pension contributions
- Travel and hospitality expenses covered
- Work phone provided
- Death in service payment of three times your salary
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Tech Scheme for discounted personal laptops/smartphones
- Optional one-to-one external support for personal development
- Training opportunities
- Team lunches and away-day activities
Key Relationships
Internal: CEO, Communications and Marketing Manager, Relationships and Grants Manager, Membership Engagement and Sector Development Manager, Trustees, Project Support and Administration Officer
External: Young H & F's 100+ member organisations, pilot impact measurement cohort, Hammersmith and Fulham Council, funders and partners
About Young Hammersmith and Fulham
Young Hammersmith and Fulham is a membership charity dedicated to supporting young people and children's voluntary organisations in our borough. Our vision is to make Hammersmith & Fulham the best place in London for young people. Our mission is to assist our members in providing meaningful and memorable opportunities for young people.
We support over 100 organisations through exclusive member-only grants, funding support, targeted training, and other opportunities. Our free membership scheme benefits voluntary organisations that help children, young people, and their families in the boroughs of Hammersmith and Fulham.
Our 2025-2027 Strategic Plan
Development - Strengthening member capacity and quality to enhance opportunities for young people
Resources - Expanding impact through partnerships and effective grant distribution
Futures - Amplifying youth voice, developing leaders, and increasing participation for positive change
How We Work
- Securing funding for organisations to collaborate
- Providing grant funding
- Capacity development through networking, training, and qualifications delivery
- Campaigning for the rights of children and young people
Our Values
Accountability: Taking responsibility for using resources efficiently to achieve measurable results
Ambition: Setting aspirational yet realistic goals through informed partnerships and cooperation
Collaboration: Respecting and valuing others, recognising that diversity is a strength
Creativity: Embracing innovation and new ideas as an intelligence-led organisation
Integrity: Operating at the highest standards of honesty and behaviour, consistently acting in the best interests of children and young people
Our Principles
- Bring organisations together on equal terms
- Celebrate the cultural identity of youth organisations and young people
- Promote local development and ownership of youth provision
- Collaborate to build foundations for community involvement
- Commit to ongoing participatory review and evaluation with regular stakeholder feedback
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Young Hammersmith & Fulham is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we do not discriminate based on ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you're interested in this role.
Application Deadline: Thursday 10th of July 2025
Support our Membership to provide meaningful and memorable opportunities for young people.

Director of Programmes
London (with flexibility for one day of remote working per week)
£72,000 – £92,000 per annum
Our client is a fast-growing charity using the power of football to change lives. They run accessible, high-quality football programmes for thousands of young people across London, regardless of their background or ability to pay.
In just six years, they’ve grown from a bold idea to reaching 6,000 young people every week. Their ambition is to reach 20,000 by 2028. To get there, they need a strategic operator to lead the next phase of their growth.
They’re looking for a Director of Programmes with a proven ability to scale services, build systems that support consistent delivery, and ensure quality is never compromised. This is not a frontline delivery or coaching role, it’s a senior leadership position that combines strategic oversight, operational rigour, and cultural leadership.
You may come from a background in large-scale event operations, network-based service models, or high-growth commercial environments where building for scale was central to your role. Whether you’ve grown delivery infrastructure for a logistics platform, designed consistent customer experiences across digital and in-person touchpoints, or codified a service model for expansion, you’ll understand how to scale something complex with consistency and care. At our client’s organisation, the product is the experience they deliver to thousands of young people each week and they’re looking for someone who can ensure that experience remains exceptional as they grow.
You’ll lead a growing team, shape delivery strategy, and build systems that support high performance across all programmes. Football experience isn’t essential, but you’ll need to understand and value the role it plays in engaging and inspiring young people.
The successful candidate will bring:
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Proven experience designing and scaling programme or product delivery in a fast-growth, impact-focused or operationally complex environment
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Strong operational and strategic leadership, with the ability to codify delivery models, build scalable systems, and maintain quality at pace
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A data-informed mindset, with confidence using insight, analytics, and digital tools to drive performance and decision-making
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Experience leading and developing teams, fostering a high-performance culture, and collaborating effectively across functions such as digital, marketing, fundraising, and partnerships
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A strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and quality assurance, particularly in youth or community settings
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Deep personal alignment with our client’s mission and the belief in sport as a tool for social change
This is a rare opportunity to shape a much-loved product at scale and to ensure no young person is left behind because of where they’re from or what they can afford.
Recruitment Timeline
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Deadline for applications: Wednesday 26th June 2025
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Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 30th June
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First Interview with the Client: w/c 14th July (online)
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Final Interview with the Client: w/c 21st July (in-person)
To learn more and see how to apply, please redirect to the role on our website.
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Grant Operations Manager
Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity
London/Hybrid with minimum 2 days a week in the office near Russel Square
12-month FTC
Full time with flexible working, 4 days considered (0.8)
Salary £46,674 (pro rata for part time)
Excellent benefits including 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, a flexible approach to working arrangements, access to enhanced pension scheme, life assurance, health and wellbeing schemes, employee assistance programme
Are you a grant management professional with experience of research governance, managing committees, and continuously developing, implementing and improving grant management processes?
Charity People are delighted to be working with Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, a charity which stops at nothing to help give seriously ill children the best chance, and the best childhood possible, to recruit a Grant Operations Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract.
Every day, around 750 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). At GOSH, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children - and change the world. GOSH first opened its doors in 1852 with 10 beds. Now, it's one of the world's leading children's hospitals and home to vital advancements in paediatric medicine and care.
Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity supports the hospital by funding groundbreaking research, cutting-edge medical equipment, child-centred facilities and life-changing support.
The Grant Operations Manager, part of the Impact and Charitable Programmes Department, will oversee the business-critical grant operations within the Grant Funding team. They will ensure there is robust decision making, effective processes to select and award the most impactful projects and programmes, and will enable the monitoring of outputs, outcomes and impact against the department strategies.
Key responsibilities
- Grant Governance and Compliance: Lead long-range grant governance planning for the team, oversee committees, review and refresh policies, ensure grant funding processes meet required standards, such as GDPR, and manage external audits.
- Grant Finances and Budgeting: Support setting and monitoring charitable expenditure and Grant Funding team budget, approve invoices, and maintain strong working relationships with finance leads at host institutions, the hospital and ICH.
- Grant Funding Team Operations: Support with the delivery of team business plans, implement KPIs for good grant management, and ensure effective support across the full grant lifecycle through team coordination and leadership.
- Grant Processes and Systems: Oversee grant processes from pre- to post-award, lead continuous review and improvements, support transition to new Grant Management System, and ensure accurate data storage and reporting.
- Grant Management: Ensure good processes are in place for grant funding elements of restricted funding, oversee use of special purpose funding, oversee accurate grant data to external partners.
- Line Management and Leadership: Deputise for Senior leaders as required, line manage two Grants Operations Officers and build relationships with stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in research and grants management, including research governance, project management, and supporting high-level committees. They will be highly organised, self-motivated, and able to manage competing priorities, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships across scientific, clinical, and research communities. A good understanding of charity sector fundraising, the UK medical research landscape, and the complexities of NHS-based research is desirable.
If this role appeals to you and you would like to be part of a team working towards a better future for seriously ill children, we would be delighted to hear from you.
How to apply
Please share an up-to-date version of your CV via the link below. Jen D'Souza at Charity People will be in touch with the full job pack and further details on how to apply. The application process is CV and Supporting Statement. The closing date is 9am Thursday 19 June with interviews scheduled to take place in person w/c 30 June.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
We are seeking a Head of Services to lead our Youth Work and Day Centre provision at NHYC. This is an exciting time to join the organisation as we prepare to launch our new five-year strategy. You should be a thoroughly organised individual with extensive experience and expertise in operational service delivery. You should be capable of balancing strong attention to detail with the ability to think strategically, and be flexible to respond to changing demands. You should be an inspirational leader, able to motivate a diverse staff team to deliver consistently high quality services to young people.
- Salary: £46,800 to £52,000
- Deadline: Midday Thursday 19 June
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