Contract Manager Jobs

Team: Retail

Location: Bishopston, Bristol

Work pattern: 37.5 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends)

Salary: Up to £24,648 per annum

Contract: Fixed term for 12 months

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Shop Manager:

• To lead, manage, coach and develop a shop team of employees and volunteers to be the best they can be, maximising shop performance through the safe day-to-day operational management of shop activity
• To take ownership for the delivery of shop income, expenditure and operating profit budgets and other key measures of performance and activity as defined in the Retail Performance framework
• To support the work of Cats Protection, acting as brand ambassador, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for shop operations and related people management.

About the retail team:

• Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops
• Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece'.

What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager:

• Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment
• Previous experience of line managing a team and building a culture to achieve a collective goal
• Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets and budgets
• Excellent organisational skills including the ability to meet deadlines
• Strong commercial awareness, balanced with an appreciation for the unique needs of the Charity

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about 

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 5th January 2024

Virtual interview date: TBC

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
3. Meet Area Manager at shop location for 2nd stage interview

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Locality Manager - Registered Manager - Oxford - £44,480.91

• Are you a highly motivated and experienced care professional looking to take your next step with a leading not-for-profit provider in the UK?
• Do you want to join an organisation built on innovation, with a 20-year track record of progressing professional careers and making a positive difference to people’s lives?
• Do you share our values and always places the people we support at the centre of your practice?

We are looking for a new Locality Manager to join our team, reporting into the Operations Director for the Oxford area, taking the responsibility for the day to day running of our supported living homes.

You will be managing homes in Bicester and Wallingford, leading a team of 45 support workers who enable 13 people, with learning disabilities, autism and physical disabilities, to thrive.

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2024 – now 6 years in a row!

About the role

• Ensure person-centred care plans and health action plans are regularly reviewed and implemented
• Ensure the health and wellbeing of the people we support, in line with CQC/CSSIW Guidelines and Dimensions' policies
• Deliver effective risk assessments and emergency plans to ensure the people we support are safe
• Make sure your staff team are appropriately trained and motivated to provide high quality support
• Ensure the service meets all organisational and statutory requirements and complies with Care Quality Commission Guidelines and our own standards, policies and procedures
• Make sure complaints are dealt with in line with our policies

About you

Most importantly, you want to make a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities or autism. To do that, you’ll have:

• Knowledge and understanding of CQC regulations 
• Experience of managing a team, setting objectives and ensuring goals are met 
• Experience in delivery of services in compliance with contracts 
• Experience of managing supported living services or similar - and be familiar with performance management processes
• Completed, or be willing to undertake, Management Development training

Beyond those qualities, you’ll also be:

• An excellent communicator, looking to mentor and motivate your team to provide person-centred support
• Able to prioritise your workload, delegate tasks and meet deadlines
• Focused on the needs of internal and external customers, from the people we support, right through to your team and other members of the organisation

Your rewards

In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer ongoing development opportunities and the strongest possible prospects, plus a range of great benefits including: 

• Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Staff discount shopping scheme ‘Rewarding Dimensions’
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday. 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Pension scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Qualification scheme
• Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People' 
• Discounted health and dental cover 
• Life Assurance 
• Bike to Work Scheme 
• Season Ticket Loan

Apply now

• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
• We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
• As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 030 030 391 50.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

One-year contract (maternity cover)

Full-time, 35 hours per week

A world class drama school and educational charity, LAMDA – the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art – delivers exceptional vocational training in the performing arts. LAMDA’s core aim is to train and develop the best artists regardless of social or financial background. The Academy is at an exciting time in its evolution, paving the way for drama school training in the 21st century and developing multi-skilled creative artists and technicians. In order to ensure that its work is accessible to all, LAMDA is passionately committed to widening participation and operates a robust scholarship scheme, awarding significant support to one in five full-time students each year.

The Role

We are currently looking for an outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to develop and manage LAMDA’s access and widening participation programme.

The ideal candidate will be able to build strong relationships with schools and youth communities within the west London area. Working with the Head of Academic Affairs and Research, they will lead and deliver LAMDA’s AWP programme. With proven experience in engaging with young people particularly in an access, outreach, or education role, they will have strong communication skills.

Application Process

For a full job description, please visit our website.

We want you to have the opportunity to really tell us about yourself and explain to us why this opportunity is right for you. All applications will be judged on content, not on format.

To apply, please complete:

• Application form together with the Equality and Diversity monitoring form
• All applications should address the following questions:

1. Tell us a little about yourself and why this position interests you
2. Tell us what experience you have had that means you meet the person specification outlined in the job description, include practical examples

To be considered for this role, please send the above information by email to the HR Department.

Closing date: 5.00pm on Friday 3rd January 2025.

Interviews will be held w/c 13th January 2025.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential values at LAMDA and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the benefits that a diverse workforce can bring to the Academy. We welcome applications from the Global majority, those with disabilities and from other under-represented groups.

Registered Charity No: 312821.

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, analytical and coordinated individual to join us as a Membership Operations Manager at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), the examining and membership body for consultant radiologists and consultant oncologists.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of an efficient and effective membership function, overseeing renewals, queries, and data management. Leading a high-performing team of four, you will also oversee the delivery of our admission ceremonies, which are key engagement events for new Fellows. Your focus on using insight, being process driven and being data led in approach, will be important to maintain high retention rates and meet KPI targets, to support business activities, growth and income. 

If a role as the driving force behind our membership services interests you, we welcome your application!

What you’ll do:

• Be accountable for the delivery and operations related to the member life-cycle; this includes but is not limited to, new member applications, payments, member benefit administration, renewal, resignations arrears processes to meet KPIs and drive strong retention. 

• Manage the members’ annual renewal to ensure we reach KPIs and projected income targets to support the activities of the RCR while delivering a professional and seamless process.

• Monitor and report on monthly membership growth and make recommendations for action as to Director.

• Be an advocate and spokesperson for membership operational activities as required for internal and external stakeholders.

• Assist in the development and implementation of membership strategies and initiatives with the Directorate of Communications or other Senior Managers.

• Lead and oversee planning and development membership events including Admission Ceremonies, or other engagement events within the team.

• Oversee planned workloads for the Membership Operations Team to ensure they are meeting expected customer service standards, outputs and deadlines, while providing an achievable and fair distribution of work among team members

What you’ll need:

• Knowledge of membership systems and procedures

• General knowledge of or interest in the health sector and issues in healthcare and public policy

• Experience of working in a membership organisation

• Experience of using and developing a client relationship management (CRM) database

• Experience of delivering and embedding exceptional customer service

• Skilled manager of people, able to bring together, motivate, co-ordinate and develop a team

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Effective level interpersonal skills, including ability to work collaboratively and build and sustain effective working relationships with a diverse range of colleagues, partners and stakeholders

Please find out more about the role and instructions on how to apply from the candidate pack.

Why join us:

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our management team at our award-winning charity, as our North Yorkshire Home from Hospital Manager

Our Home from Hospital service helps people to be more confident and comfortable when returning home from hospital by rebuilding confidence and independence and preventing hospital re-admissions.

It also supports the hospitals to achieve safe and timely hospital discharges and positively contributes to patient flow and a smooth transition home for our clients.

The position we have on offer is to manage our Home from Hospital Co-ordinators working across North Yorkshire.

This is a full-time role – 37 hours per week.

Based in either our Skipton or Harrogate office with travel to hospitals across |North Yorkshire

Salary is £32,076 – £34,684

You will be self- motivated and driven, along with experience of working across organisational boundaries and in multi-disciplinary teams, within hospital environments.

You will be able to influence referral partners, promote and develop the service so it reaches its full potential, across a diverse geographical area.

You will have at least 3 years management experience, with the ability to effectively manage high performing geographically dispersed teams.

For an informal chat about this role please contact Julie Duerden at Carers' Resource.

The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 13th January 2025.

Interviews will be held on Friday 17th January 2025 in our Skipton office.

Interim Contract Manager
Job type: Temporary
Duration: 3 months +
Hybrid Working: 4 days remote
Location: London, the nearest station, Holloway Road

Excited to announce an immediate opening for an Interim Contract Manager within the NHS. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic Complex Contracts team, part of the Chief Nursing Directorate.

The Complex Contracts team focusses on:

• Safeguarding adults and children
• Quality governance and improvement
• Person-centred commissioning for individuals, including children with complex needs, whose requirements cannot be fully met by local services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a diverse portfolio of contracts, primarily in continuing health care (CHC), including care homes and home care providers
• Transitioning contract and performance management, along with supplier relationship management, to the Atamis/Health Family online system, based on the Salesforce platform.

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking individuals who possess a blend of administrative skills, data analysis capabilities, and the ability to engage stakeholders and build relationships within the wider team.

The ideal candidate would have:

• NHS contract management experience
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft 365 products
• Experience with Atamis or similar procurement systems
• An understanding of CHC is beneficial.

If you would like to be considered for this role, you will need to be available immediately.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of our housing management organisation that is rich in history with a thriving, vibrant, and diverse community. Delivering on behalf of our housing landlord, you will oversee the estate service ensuring the estate cleaning and grounds maintenance is carried out to a high standard that will enable our communities to thrive.

The postholder will be responsible for working together with the Estates team, contractors, SW9 operational managers, and the wider staff team. To lead an efficient and effective team within the customer services department to deliver a high-quality customer focused service in line SW9 objectives.

You will be leading a team and provide services to approximately 1,800 properties, ensuring that our services are fit for purpose and offers our residents excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage Estate Service: Oversee and coordinate all estates activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective solutions.

· Team Leadership: Lead and support a team of staff and contractors, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment.

· Budget Management: Control and monitor budgets, ensuring projects are completed within financial constraints.

· Customer Service: Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by addressing tenant concerns and feedback promptly.

· Reporting: Prepare regular reports for senior management, highlighting performance metrics and areas for improvement.

About you:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Estate Services Manager to oversee the effective management of the in-house cleaning team and external contract management for various aspects of the estate and delegation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estate management, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for delivering first-class service.

You will have good technical knowledge and management experience. This is a highly visible role, and the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate experience of delivering a first-class estate service.

Prospectus is pleased to support a well-known refugee organisation in recruiting a Commercial Contracts Advisor for a consultancy running from January to March 2025, requiring 15-20 days of work.

As commercial contracts become increasingly vital for securing long-term funding, the organisation seeks a qualified consultant or firm to refine its budgeting and pricing strategies. The role involves developing tools, templates, and SOPs to enhance pricing models such as Fee per Day, Payment by Results (PbR), and Lump Sum while ensuring compliance with donor regulations, particularly those of FCDO and the World Bank. The consultant will also strengthen NRC's capacity to craft competitive, compliant proposals aligned with its financial policies.

Ideal candidates will bring extensive experience in commercial contracting, a deep understanding of FCDO and World Bank financial frameworks, expertise in cost proposal development, and a proven track record in creating pricing SOPs. Strong knowledge of tax compliance and risk mitigation is essential. The ability to design training modules and train teams in commercial finance practices is desirable.

At Prospectus, we are dedicated to supporting candidates throughout their application journey. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure the recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.

If this opportunity aligns with your skills and experience, we invite you to submit your CV in the first instance. Candidates whose profiles closely match the requirements will receive the full ToR and will be invited to deliver their proposal.

About us:

Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is the world’s only movement for every girl and any girl because we believe that each of them deserves to be the best they can be. Girl Guides and Girl Scouts learn by doing, making friends and having fun. In brave, local spaces, girls develop the skills and attitudes to change themselves, their communities and our world. The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts supports 153 national Girl Guide and Girl Scout organisations around the world to be united, thriving and growing.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to provide expertise in events management, to project manage the 39th WAGGGS World Conference and to support regional teams in the delivery of five Regional Conferences.

Key Responsibilities:

39th World Conference

• Responsible for overall project management of the in-person 39th WAGGGS World Conference in 2026, ensuring that the event fulfils the objectives and is delivered on time and within budget.

• Coordinate the relationship with the host Member Organisation, the Girl Guides Association of Cambodia. Ensure communication is smooth and that WAGGGS’ input to the event is provided within agreed timelines.

• Develop and oversee the implementation of a Memorandum of Understanding with the host Member Organisation.

• Management of the World Conference budget.

• Build and manage relationships with WAGGGS staff, volunteers, partners and Member Organisations, including working closely with volunteers involved in the delivery of the Conference.

• Coordinate the World Conference programme in collaboration with the World Board, WAGGGS staff and volunteers.

• Responsible for developing and monitoring the risk assessment and contingency plan for the World Conference, including ensuring appropriate Safeguarding processes and procedures are in place.

• Support with the recruitment and induction of the Conference Planning team and other volunteer groups.

• Coordinate the evaluation and reporting for the World Conference.

• Monitor the work of the Events Coordinators and Youth Event Lead.

• Establish and deliver regular reporting to the necessary stakeholders, including monthly updates to the World Board and Senior Management Team.

Regional Conferences

• Working closely with the respective Regional Manager, support the coordination and delivery of the five Regional Conferences taking place during July and August 2025.

• Take the lead on the logistics for the online governance elements of the Regional Conferences.

• Provide advice and support to the Europe Events Manager and Asia Pacific Events Coordinator in the Membership and Regional Support Team.

General

• Line-management of the Events Coordinators and Youth Event Lead.

• Manage the contract with the Event Management platform provider, ensuring it is fit for purpose and used for appropriate events within WAGGGS.

• Development of events management resources and templates that can be used to support the delivery of other events within WAGGGS, including risk assessment, budget management and other templates

The Epilepsy Research Institute serves as the central hub for the epilepsy research community. Our mission is to radically advance research into the causes, prevention and treatment of epilepsy and associated conditions. The Institute aims to strengthen the epilepsy research ecosystem by driving strategic investment and developing partnerships and collaborations between academia, the NHS, industry, funders, patient groups and people affected by epilepsy. Central to all we do is a culture of advocating and actioning the research priorities of people affected by epilepsy.

Underpinning our strategy are six themed research programmes, each with a task force group led by leading UK scientists and clinicians. These research themes are driving a programme to secure large-scale research investment which will feed into an overall roadmap for research into epilepsy.

The Institute is building an ecosystem that will attract the best researchers, foster an ambitious and inclusive culture of collaboration and enable research into epilepsy to flourish.

The Institute is seeking to employ a Finance Manager to lead the financial administration of the organisation through its next stage of development.

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager, a qualified accountant who is ideally experienced in working with a charity or research environment. The post holder will be a self-starter that relishes a challenge, demonstrates full ownership of their role and who is prepared to support and develop the finance function of the Institute. They will need to be a hands-on Finance Manager who understands the mechanics of working within a small organisation, with competing and evolving priorities.

Application is by way of a CV and a covering letter containing a supporting statement that highlights why you are interested in the role and charity and how your experience fits the needs of the charity as set out in the person specification. 

Team: Lifeline

Location: Hybrid, covering Wales and the West Midlands with frequent travel

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

Salary: Up to £34,210.37 per year

Contract: Permanent

Due to the nature of this role, this post is for women only and is exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Lifeline Manager:

• leadership and line management of the Lifeline Caseworkers, including managing performance and settling objectives via probationary review and annual
  appraisals
• responsible for recruiting and managing the project volunteers as well as promoting and developing the service
• oversee the referrals coming into the service and arrange the safe transportation and collection of cats
• build and develop partnerships with local domestic abuse services and relevant organisations
• be responsible for the promotion, development and monitoring of the service across Wales and West Midlands

About the Lifeline team:

• Lifeline is a pet fostering service for anyone fleeing domestic abuse
• the majority of our referrals come from women fleeing domestic abuse via women-only services
• the service places cats into volunteer foster homes on a temporary basis until their owners can be reunited with them
• the team consists of a Lifeline Manager and Lifeline Caseworkers part of a wider UK team

What we’re looking for in our Lifeline Manager:

• a full, valid driving licence and comfortable driving a van
• experience of supporting people experiencing domestic abuse working with or on behalf of
  adults/families in a support role
• volunteer management including recruitment, managing and supporting volunteers
• ability to deal with sensitive situations and cope under pressure in an appropriate manner
• strong organisational skills and able to prioritise and manage workload
• understanding of cat care and cat welfare issues
• confident with Microsoft Office programmes

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 27 December 2024

Interview date: w/c 06 January 2025

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview 

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

Interim Partnership Development Manager

Background

BCP is in need of additional operational leadership on an interim basis, for a minimum of three months, with the possibility of extension.

Role

To support the strategic development and operations of BCP

Timings

Immediate start desirable, with a minimum three month contract, possibility of extension to six.

Reporting to

Lead Partner (Bude-Stratton Town Council) and Interim Chair 

Responsibilities 

• Support the board with work on its governance and future directions: related project work and organisational development initiatives

• Board secretariat (monthly evening meetings and associated tasks)

• Lead the staff team, including mentoring individuals and strengthening ways of working across the project strands and with the partnership board 

• Review and improve document management systems 

• Other work as required by the Interim Chair and Lead Partner (BSTC)

Skills and experience required

• Project management

• Working with a non-executive board and / or board level experience

• Working for or with a similar / relevant organisation to BCP

• Commitment to our values

• Understanding and experience of reputation management and stakeholder engagement

• Staff management and mentoring 

Terms

The role would be the equivalent of two/three days a week, hybrid, with flexibility around actual days worked and the balance between office/remote working. A minimum of the equivalent of one day per week in Bude for face-to-face meetings is anticipated. Remuneration commensurate with skills and experience, proportionate to a publicly funded (Lottery) not-for-profit organisation. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

We are seeking a skilled Bid Manager and Proposal Writer to join our dynamic Bid Team within the Development, Marketing, and Communications Department at Social Interest Group (SIG). This role is key to driving our growth and enhancing the delivery of our vital services.

As Bid Manager and Proposal Writer, you will lead competitive tendering processes, craft compelling bids and proposals, and provide strategic insight into market trends to guide organisational development. You will also play a pivotal role in producing high-quality proposals that clearly articulate our vision, services, and value to commissioners and funders.

Working collaboratively with internal teams, you will identify funding opportunities, develop high-quality submissions, and ensure our proposals align with both national policies and the needs of local communities.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE 

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving the success and growth of Social Interest Group (SIG). As a Bid Manager and Proposal Writer, you will be at the forefront of making a real difference by securing vital contracts and partnerships that support our mission of empowering vulnerable people. Your ability to create engaging, well-crafted proposals will be instrumental in helping SIG grow its impact and achieve its objectives. 

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, 09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday, based in our central office in Islington, hybrid with flexible work from home available. You will also be expected to travel across London and the South East, as well as our other locations to attend market engagement and bid related activities and attend regular service visits. 

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a similar role with responsibilities such as securing new bids and/or retaining existing contracts.
• Demonstrated expertise in bid and proposal writing, including reviewing and editing content.
• Proficiency with IT systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and the ability to quickly learn new software programs.
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to create engaging, high-quality content, with strong proofreading skills.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with tender portals and the ability to navigate them efficiently.
• Willingness to travel to attend market engagement events and service visits for a deeper understanding of SIG's offerings.
• Research skills to review and synthesise large amounts of information, informing model development and shaping tender responses. 

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards

WORKING FOR US

ABOUT US

Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

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 (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

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.

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. 

We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. 

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.

We’re looking for an experienced and dynamic Digital Programme Manager to lead our digital transformation and content strategy.

Digital Programme Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), permanent
Location: Office-based in London with the flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £43,342* per annum plus excellent benefits 
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 3, Profession/Technical

*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £43,342 per annum, increasing to £46,051 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £48,760 after a further 6 months

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

You’ll manage a team of specialists, overseeing diverse projects, including platform development, marketing campaigns, and technical solutions. Collaborating with senior stakeholders, you’ll shape and deliver a digital roadmap that drives innovation and user-focused outcomes.

What you’ll do:

• Lead a team of project, product, and technical managers.
• Deliver digital projects on time, within budget, and to high standards.
• Oversee compliance, accessibility, and security of digital systems.
• Drive process improvement and continuous innovation.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience managing large-scale digital programmes.
• Expertise in Agile, Scrum, or PRINCE2 methodologies.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management.
• Passion for technology and innovation.

Why join us?

You’ll join a vibrant and supportive team dedicated to making a difference for people with MS. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our digital presence and deliver meaningful impact.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 6 January 2025

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.