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TeenTech is dedicated to empowering young people and inspiring their interest in technology, the applied sciences, digital, construction, engineering, and maths Through innovative programmes, events, and educational initiatives, we help students discover exciting opportunities and build confidence in their future careers. We are increasing our output and looking for a new member to join our highy committed team.
TeenTech Values
At TeenTech, the safety and wellbeing of young people are our top priorities. We are committed to ensuring that all our programmes, events, and initiatives adhere to robust safeguarding standards. Our team works diligently to create secure environments where participants can explore STEM opportunities with confidence, supported by clear guidelines and procedures that protect every child and young person involved.
Role: Project Manager
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and enthusiastic Project Manager to coordinate our TeenTech activities. You will be working within a highly experienced team (including lead project managers) and the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering and co-ordinating impactful projects that engage teenagers and schools across the UK.
Main Responsibilities
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Co-ordinating school/college participation in our activities.
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Supporting the planning, execution, and delivery of TeenTech projects from inception to completion.
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Monitor project progress, reporting regularly to project leads.
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Develop and maintain timelines, project documentation, and risk assessments.
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Promote TeenTech initiatives via events, presentations, and communications.
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Evaluate project impact and implement continuous improvements.
Person Specification
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Proven experience in project management, ideally within education, youth engagement, or STEM fields.
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Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
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Experience in managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
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Passion for inspiring young people and promoting STEM opportunities.
Location & Working Arrangements
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This role is open to UK-based candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK.
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The position is primarily home-based (remote), with attendance required at in-person events throughout the UK.
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The successful candidate will be expected to travel to approximately 12–18 events annually. Depending on the event location, this will usually involve an overnight stay.
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Terms: 12 month contract. There may be an opportunity to extend.
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Working pattern: Part-time role, flexible working (30 hours) per week.
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Salary: £30,000–£32,000 FTE (pro rata 0.8FTE).
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We welcome applications from both employed candidates and self-employed contractors. Terms will be discussed with shortlisted applicants.
How to Apply
If you are excited by the prospect of making a difference and leading dynamic projects at TeenTech. Please read the following carefully.
Apply using the application link below.
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Closing date:August 5th 2026
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Attach your CV (PDF, max. two pages).
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Include a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role, highlighting your relevant experience and why you want to work with TeenTech.
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Applications that do not include the requested information may not be considered.
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We will interview candidates on a rolling basis.
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Anticipated start date:September 2026.
While we recognise that candidates may use tools within their application, we’re especially keen to hear your own voice and your own enthusiasm for this role.
The successful applicant will be required to have an enhanced DBS check.
TeenTech is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Communities Manager x2
Contract type: 12-month fixed term contract
Full time: 34.5 hours, we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours
Location: Mobile worker with regular travel expected across either the North East OR London and the South East of England (typically 1-2 days a week, with occasional overnight stays) plus occasional travel elsewhere in the UK.
Salary range: £44,000 - £49,000
About us
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.
Our new organisational strategy sets out how we’ll fight even harder to make every pound raised count for even more. With your help, we’ll transform cancer care for good.
About the role
As a Communities Manager, you will play a vital role in building trusted relationships with communities, community organisations and partners to ensure the voices of people affected by cancer are heard, valued and embedded in decision-making.
You will provide leadership and expertise in community engagement, helping to empower and mobilise communities to influence improvements in cancer care and support. Working collaboratively across Macmillan and with external stakeholders, you will develop sustainable community networks, strengthen local capacity and capability, and support communities to become equal partners in co-design and systems change initiatives.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about tackling health inequities, building meaningful partnerships and creating lasting impact for underrepresented and marginalised communities.
Key responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community organisations, grassroots groups and system partners.
- Develop and deliver community engagement plans that increase participation and amplify underrepresented voices.
- Support communities to influence decision-making, service design and systems change initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen community capacity, capability and sustainable networks.
- Use insight and data to prioritise communities where the greatest gaps exist.
- Support community organisations to access funding, resources and campaigning opportunities.
- Plan and deliver community engagement activities and events.
- Measure and evaluate the impact of community engagement and participation activity.
About you
- Experience of community engagement, partnership development and stakeholder management.
- Experience of building relationships and working collaboratively across diverse communities and organisations.
- Deep understanding of and passion for tackling inequities and amplifying the voices of marginalised communities.
- Strategic thinking and ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.
- Knowledge of co-design, co-production and community-led approaches.
- Strong communication, influencing and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use insight and data to inform decisions and drive impact.
- Understanding of the wider health and care system (desirable, not essential)
In return, we offer a range of benefits including:
- 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days
- Pension matched up to 7.5%
- 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
- Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
- Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more
Recruitment process
Application deadline: 23:59 on Sunday 2nd August
1st stage interviews: Online interviews will take place on the week commencing 17th August (exact dates TBC)
2nd stage interviews: Online interviews will take place on the week commencing 24th August (exact dates TBC)
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.
So we can support you to be at your best during the application or interview process, please contact Macmillan TA Team for advice and reasonable adjustments.
We welcome applications from everyone who meet the criteria and strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Macmillan. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy along with our internal employee representation body, ‘Our Voice’ and 8 Employee Network groups help us promote fairness and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.


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Data Selections & Reporting Manager - FTC
As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, we’re determined to stop this from becoming a reality. We’re working to revolutionise the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia. But we will not stop there. With your support, we will keep going until every person is free from the heartbreak of dementia. We exist for a cure.
The Data Selections & Reporting Manager leads the data selections function in the Data and Analytics team, ensuring data selections are scheduled, developed, tested and checked, and delivered in accordance with the agreed brief and deadlines. In addition, this role includes the line management of any external agencies providing data selections services. You will be backfilling the duties of the existing Data Selections & Reporting Manager for 9 months as they are part of the project team delivering Salesforce Marketing Cloud to ARUK.
This is an exciting time to join ARUK as we are in the process of an organisation-wide change to our Digital, Data and IT processes and services. There is the opportunity to revolutionise how ARUK conducts data selections as we seek to increase the sophistication of our marketing activity and deliver an excellent supporter experience.
This role is a 9-months Fixed Term Contract
Key Responsibilities:
· Responsible for ensuring all data selections are produced in an accurate, consistent and timely fashion, in accordance with agreed data selection briefs and deadlines
· Manage the scheduling of delivering data selections to ensure there is clarity on what data selections are upcoming, to manage any potential clashes and to plan and prioritise the workload
· Effectively liaise with and delegate work to all parties carrying out data selections, including any external contract services
· Develop an excellent process and structure for delivering data selections that guarantees their consistency and accuracy
· Work with stakeholders to ensure data selection briefs are completed correctly, definitions are clarified, and the final selection meets the criteria outlined in the brief
· Work with the Data & Analytics Lead to identify insight-driven recommendations for campaign planning, and to ensure testing within data selections is valid and robust
· Attend end of campaign meetings, and lead on the presentation of results and test outcomes and feedback on process improvements
· Work with the Data & Analytics Lead to drive forward innovations in data selections, such as using propensity models to identify the right supporters to communicate with
· Continually seek to improve the data selection process with the aim of automating and streamlining to improve the accuracy of selections
· Lead on the implementation of a campaign planning process focused on driving improvement in selection results through data-informed decision-making
· Play a leading role in the planning of the calendar to manage communication activities
· Provide advice and guidance to teams on the implications of Data Protection Legislation for data selections and ensure all data selections comply with this legislation
· Work with 3rd parties to ensure the timely and secure transfer of data selection files
· Provide training and assistance to stakeholders to assist them in following the data selection process
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Experience of leading and developing a team of technical experts, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities and driving high performance
· Extensive experience of using large relational databases and analysis packages and working with large and complex datasets
· An excellent working knowledge of SQL
· Experience of building complex queries and producing data selections from a database package or through SQL querying
· Excellent knowledge of data protection legislation and its application in marketing
· Track record of delivering high quality work
· Enthusiastic and positive approach to stakeholder management, understanding the importance of regular and clear communications
· Advanced Excel skills
· Proven ability to work to a high standard and with an eye for detail
· Ability to work on own initiative and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
· Excellent problem-solving skills
· Collaborative approach to delivering projects
· Excellent ability to plan and organise own workload and that of the wider team’s
· Excellent verbal and written skills
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 £47,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 2nd August 2026, with interviews being arranged 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 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
This role will join an ambitious programme developing the capacity of the Libraries Connected public library networks. We want to help them evolve as strategic partnerships able to deliver social impacts at scale and to secure resources and investment from national, regional and sub-regional government. Be key to the development of libraries as essential social infrastructure, and help them secure the resources they need to make an impact.
The role is part of a small team of two Regional Managers, supported by an Administrator.
By developing our existing regional networks into formal, resourced structures we can enable the regions to:
- Secure investment for the service and for the libraries from regional and devolved / combined authority funds.
- Create unique regional offers to meet specific needs across and within the regional areas.
- Deliver at scale. For example, the Yorkshire & Humber regional network has 15 library services, and 348 library buildings.
- Create opportunities for cost saving – through joint procurement and shared / collaborative services.
- Share good practice and experience on a formal and integrated basis.
We have 9 regional networks in England, covering all library services and ranging in size from 9 to 33 services. Within each region they provide hundreds of library branches, thousands of staff, and serve millions of service users. They have a long tradition of working together as peer support networks and to deliver activities such as festivals, marketing, and staff training.
Please see the attached job description for a full description of the role, including person specification.
Frequent travel within the UK may be required for the role.
About Libraries Connected
We are an independent charity that supports, promotes and represents public libraries. Our work is driven and led by our membership, which includes almost every library service in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Crown Dependencies (Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man).
Across the areas we serve there are 176 individual library services with around 3,000 library branches serving over 61 million people.
Our unique approach is to bring these services together to share experience, expertise and evidence – driving innovation and impact across the public library sector.
While senior library leaders sit on our board and committees, we work with library staff at all levels.
As well as providing practical support, training and advice to libraries, we represent them to government and raise their profile in the media. We also develop and lead national library projects with cultural, academic and corporate partners.
We work to a strategic plan that runs until 2027, organised around four themes: drive, grow, connect and engage.
We generate income from membership subscriptions, commissioned services, events and grants. As an Arts Council Investment Principle Support Organisation, part of our core funding in England comes from the Arts Council to help embed their Investment Principles across the library network.
Our values
- We are supportive. We respond to the varied, emerging needs of our members and their communities to enable libraries to learn from each other, and other sector leaders, so that they can safeguard and improve their services.
- We are inclusive. We work with our members and partners to design and deliver our work and to determine our strategic priorities because we are committed to representing the diverse communities and libraries which we serve.
- We are open. We are in constant communication with our members and partners on all levels to learn from their experiences, reflect on our practice and develop our services. We welcome challenge and new directions for our work.
- We are ambitious. We believe that libraries are an essential part of the solution to a range of society’s needs. We promote innovation and collaboration to ensure that libraries are recognised locally and nationally.
Working at Libraries Connected
We are a friendly, collaborative team of around 20 staff based all around England and Wales.
We value diversity and are committed to promoting an inclusive working environment. We strongly believe that inclusive and diverse organisations are not only better places to work, they are more innovative, make better decisions and are more successful. We value people who bring unique perspectives and knowledge to our team.
We want to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. To reduce bias, we shortlist candidates based on their responses to up to six application questions. These are designed to tell us about your values, experience, attitudes to work, and transferable skills. We do not ask for a separate cover letter or supporting statement.
We offer flexible working as standard, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities. Many of our staff work their hours in different ways, including flexi time and compressed hours. We are open to discussing what would work for you and be possible for the role.
All roles are remote and are open to applicants who live anywhere in the UK. We provide staff with a home office set-up including laptop, monitor and phone. There is the option to work from our central London office or use a co-working space if it is not possible to work from home.
We welcome requests for adjustments to our standard recruitment processes for anyone who needs them.
Our vision is an inclusive, modern, sustainable and high-quality public library service at the heart of every community in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
We're looking for an experienced Governance Manager to play a pivotal role at the heart of CILIP. Working closely with Trustees, Board and Committee Chairs, the Executive Team and the Presidential Team, you will help ensure that CILIP operates to the highest standards of governance, accountability and compliance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a governance professional who enjoys building strong relationships, improving processes and supporting effective decision-making.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Interim Finance Director, the Governance Manager will lead and coordinate governance, compliance and organisational processes across CILIP.
You will be responsible for supporting effective decision-making, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and providing expert governance support to the Board, Committees and Executive Team.
This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery and is ideal for someone who enjoys driving good governance while ensuring operational excellence.
This is a fixed-term role for 9 months due to organisational planning requirements.
Key areas of delivery:
Governance and Board Support
Lead and continuously improve governance processes, support the effective operation of the Board and Committees, and provide advice on governance best practice.
Policy and Compliance
Oversee CILIP's policy governance framework, coordinate policy reviews and support compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Executive and Organisational Coordination
Support the Executive Team through the coordination of key meetings, events, organisational planning and corporate administration.
Presidential Team Support
Coordinate the activities of the Presidential Team, ensuring effective planning, stakeholder communication and logistical support.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to strengthen governance systems, improve ways of working and promote accountability and transparency across the organisation.
ABOUT YOU
We're looking for an experienced governance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working with senior stakeholders to ensure organisations operate effectively and compliantly.
You will bring:
- Experience supporting governance within a charity, membership body or similar organisation.
- A strong understanding of charity governance, trustee responsibilities and regulatory requirements.
- Experience supporting Boards and Committees and managing governance processes.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines.
- High levels of accuracy, discretion and sound judgement when handling sensitive information.
- A proactive approach to improving processes and ways of working.
- Strong digital skills, including Microsoft 365.
You'll also be a professional, credible and resilient individual who can work independently while remaining highly collaborative, and who shares CILIP's commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and public benefit.
Desirable: Experience of company secretariat responsibilities, statutory filings, governance or board portal systems, and relevant governance or compliance qualifications.
ABOUT CILIP
CILIP is the leading voice for the information, knowledge management and library profession. We are here for everyone who has a professional connection to information, knowledge, data and libraries, and share our belief in their power to change lives.
Our purpose is to unite, support and empower information professionals across all sectors.
To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV along with a letter of application (no more than two A4 pages) detailing your suitability for the role based on the role description and person specification by 11:30pm on 26th July 2026
Interview dates:
First interviews will be held on 31st July 2026 via Teams
Second interviews will be held on 5th August via Teams
CILIP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.
If you require any adjustments or support at any stage of the application or recruitment process please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role Overview
As part of the CfA funding, we have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Officer to join GSF. This is a part-time role, based remotely within the UK.
This role will be central to ensuring that all financial aspects of the Communities for Afghans programme are delivered to the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and transparency. You will oversee budget management, financial reporting, grant payment processes, and fraud prevention measures, ensuring that every pound is spent in line with government and contractual requirements.
You will work closely with other team members, Sponsor Groups, and funders to ensure financial processes are efficient, clear, and fully compliant. This is an opportunity to make a real impact by ensuring that funding reaches Afghan families quickly and appropriately, enabling them to settle into safe homes and begin building their new lives in the UK.
About the Role
As Finance Officer, you will:
· Manage programme budgets, spending, and grant tracking to ensure every aspect of funding is compliant with grant conditions.
· Act as the primary point of contact for Sponsor Groups and internal staff on finance-related queries.
· Maintain meticulous financial records for audit purposes and ensure timely and accurate reporting to funders.
· Implement strong controls and authorisation processes to ensure financial probity.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The role will involve the following, but is not exhaustive:
Financial Management & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with government grant conditions and all funder requirements.
• Manage the Communities for Afghans programme budget and track expenditure.
• Contract management and compliance monitoring for all funding contracts.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for audit purposes.
• Arrange deposits for accommodation when required.
Payments & Authorisation
• Design and maintain a clear payment authorisation flow.
• Process payments and invoices efficiently and accurately.
• Require proof of spend / evidence packs from Sponsor Groups using standard templates.
• Process payments to Sponsor Groups only after authorisation.
Monitoring & Fraud Prevention
• Work with the Sponsor Group Relationship Manager and Sponsor Groups to ensure grant funds are used correctly, providing guidance on compliant spending and supporting them to submit evidence packs using standard templates.
• Carry out periodic spot checks and reconciliations of Sponsor Group expenditure to confirm accuracy and transparency.
• Implement fraud controls, such as dual sign-off and audit trails, to safeguard programme funds.
• Provide independent assurance of correct grant usage within six months after the end of the financial year, helping to identify and address any issues proactively.
• Report any significant compliance concerns to the Operations Director and contribute to improving financial processes where needed.
Sponsor Group Support
• Ensure guidance and templates are clear, accessible, and consistent with funder requirements.
Please ensure you include a covering letter as part of your application for this role.
Supporter Data & Insight Manager
Location: Remote with monthly travel to Horsham, West Sussex
Salary: £43K per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Join Born Free as their new Supporter Data & Insight Manager and play a pivotal role in helping one of the world's leading wildlife charities make evidence-led fundraising decisions that maximise income, strengthen supporter relationships and ultimately help protect wild animals across the globe.
About Born Free
Born Free is a leading international wildlife charity dedicated to protecting wild animals and ensuring they are treated with compassion and respect. Through conservation, rescuing wild animals from appalling captive conditions, education and campaigning, the charity works around the world to keep wild animals in the wild, protect threatened species and inspire positive action for wildlife.
As fundraising continues to grow, Born Free is investing in its data and insight capability to ensure supporter information drives better decision-making and fundraising performance.
The role
Reporting to the Head of Public Fundraising, you will lead the development and optimisation of Born Free's fundraising CRM, ensuring supporter data is accurate, accessible and used effectively across the organisation.
You will deliver reporting, dashboards and insight that inform fundraising strategy, improve supporter engagement and maximise income, while championing data quality, governance and continuous improvement. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you'll provide expert support on Raiser's Edge NXT and help embed an evidence-led approach to fundraising.
Key responsibilities
· Lead the ongoing development and optimisation of Raiser's Edge NXT, ensuring it meets the needs of the Fundraising team.
· Develop reporting, dashboards and insight to support fundraising strategy and evidence-based decision-making.
· Analyse supporter behaviour and campaign performance to identify opportunities to improve acquisition, retention and lifetime value.
· Deliver audience segmentation and campaign selections to maximise fundraising effectiveness.
· Champion high standards of data quality, governance and GDPR compliance.
· Oversee data imports, exports, cleansing, Gift Aid and Direct Debit processing.
· Build strong relationships across the organisation and with external suppliers to maximise the value of supporter data and drive continuous improvement.
About you
You are an experienced fundraising data professional with a passion for using insight to improve fundraising performance and supporter engagement. Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, you can turn complex data into clear, actionable insight and build strong relationships across an organisation.
You will have:
· Significant experience managing a fundraising CRM, ideally Raiser's Edge NXT.
· Experience producing reporting, analysis and insight to inform fundraising strategy.
· Strong knowledge of fundraising data management, GDPR and data governance.
· Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.
· Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
· A collaborative approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.
· Experience of ImportOmatic, Power BI, FastStats, Engaging Networks or similar tools would be advantageous.
How to apply - For a full candidate pack and details, contact:
Faye Marshall or Giuseppe Di Maria at Harris Hill via the apply button or the Harris Hill website.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 3rd August 2026
First Interview: 12th/13th August (MSTeams)
Second Interview: Tuesday 18th August (Horsham)
Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality or other protected characteristics.
Job Title - Medical Advisor
Contract - Associate
Salary - £40 per hour per report and £115.00 if sitting on the panel
Location - Home Based
About the IRM
The Independent Review Mechanism for England (IRM) provides, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education, review panels for potential and current foster carers and adopters when agencies have decided not to approve them as a foster carer or adopter, or to terminate or change the terms of their approval.
As an IRM Medical Advisor you will be providing written medical advice to caseworkers, panel members and the Contract Manager about individual applicant and their suitability to foster/adopt as well as ad hoc advice on occasions.
Usually, the need for a medical advisor’s report is requested either after:
- Health issues are identified which have been a primary concern for the agency and given as reasons in the qualifying determination letter
- The agency documents indicate health issues have been identified which may affect a person’s suitability to foster or adopt but this has not been initially noted as a primary concern for the agency
- During the course of preparing for an IRM panel, the applicant/s have a medical emergency which then needs to be considered alongside other concerns regarding suitability
- A request for information which may relate to a specific condition or general information, not related directly to the applicant/s
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application. Please note, we do not accept CV’s.
Closing Date: 26th July 2026 at 23:59
Interview Date: TBC
We believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve our service. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community. This includes those from, the global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are under represented at the IRM.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
Coram changes lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children, now and forever.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Anne Health
Anne Health is a digital healthcare facilitator dedicated to trans+ and gender-diverse communities. We support the delivery of affirming, evidence-based care, including access to therapeutic and clinical support for patients across the UK and beyond. Our service is delivered by a team of independent wellbeing contractors, and we are now looking for an experienced, values-driven manager to support the team.
For more information, please visit our website.
The Role
As Wellbeing Services Manager, you will provide day-to-day support to a growing team of independent, contracted counsellors. Working closely with the Wellbeing Director, you will contribute to governance, protocol development, administrative coordination, and quality assurance across the service.
This is a role for someone who combines experience in therapeutic pathways and counselling governance and processes, with the leadership skills and technological confidence needed to thrive in a fast-moving, fully remote environment.
Key Responsibilities
Counselling practice
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Act as the primary internal escalation point for risk and safeguarding.
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Triage high-risk and complex cases and refer them to the counsellor best placed to support the client.
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Apply trauma-informed, gender-affirming approaches across all areas of practice.
Team support & development
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Provide day-to-day management and operational oversight of the counselling team, ensuring consistent standards of service delivery across the caseload.
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Coordinate admin support for counsellors.
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Coordinate scheduling and mentoring support for counsellors.
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Contribute to the onboarding and initial suitability review of new counsellors joining the Anne Health register.
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Support the Wellbeing Director in building a high-performing, resilient service culture.
Governance & quality
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Contribute to counselling governance processes, policy development, and quality assurance activity.
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Assist in refining, maintaining and improving standards across the wellbeing service.
Platform & technology
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Develop and maintain expert-level proficiency with Anne Health's internal platforms.
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Contribute to platform training and onboarding for other team members where needed.
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Use digital tools confidently to manage records, communications, and counselling workflows.
Person Specification
Qualifications & professional membership
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Minimum Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (completed); higher qualifications welcomed.
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Full BACP membership, or the UK equivalent professional body registration.
Experience
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Experience managing a team of counsellors, including providing internal oversight of service delivery, distinct from the formal clinical supervision counsellors hold independently as a condition of their professional registration.
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Significant, demonstrable experience in transgender and gender-affirming healthcare at a senior level.
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Proven ability to manage risk, safeguarding, and ethically complex presentations.
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Experience in a mentoring or counselling lead capacity.
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Familiarity with the unique needs of trans+ and gender-diverse people across a range of presentations.
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Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and must be based in the UK for the duration of their employment. This is an employed role and cannot be undertaken from overseas.
Skills & attributes
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Strong leadership skills with the ability to support and mentor others in a remote environment.
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Confident and competent with technology, including case management platforms and digital communication tools.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Able to work autonomously and exercise sound clinical judgement under pressure.
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Committed to inclusive, affirming, and anti-discriminatory practice.
Desirable Experience & Specialist Skill Increments
The following qualifications and areas of experience are particularly valued at Anne Health:
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Trauma-informed practice or formal trauma therapy training.
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Hypnotherapy qualification.
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Neurodiversity experience or training (autism, ADHD, and related areas).
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Deeper knowledge of LGBTQ+ wellbeing, healthcare, or community support.
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Governance, service development and/or quality assurance experience.
What We Offer
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A meaningful role at the forefront of trans+ healthcare globally.
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A fully remote position with a supportive, inclusive team culture.
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Salary of £40,000 per annum.
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Remote working (work from home).
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35-hour working week with standard Monday to Friday hours.
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28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
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Pension contributions.
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Employee Assistance Programme.
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Access to Anne Health services for you or a loved one.
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All equipment and software required for the role.
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The chance to shape and grow a specialist wellbeing service.
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Opportunities for CPD and professional development.
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The chance to be part of an organisation genuinely committed to accessible trans+ healthcare.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and must be based in the UK for the duration of their employment. This is an employed role and cannot be undertaken from overseas.
How to Apply
Submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you're interested in this role and how your experience meets the requirements outlined above to our HR Portal Breathe. Files must be saved as PDF and labelled with your name and the role you are applying for.
Closing date: 5pm Monday 10th August
Interviews: Online w/c Monday 17th August
Start date: ASAP
Anne Health is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from trans+ and non-binary people.
Anne Health is a gender-affirming healthcare support service helping trans+ people of all ages access safe, expert care.
About the role
Sands exists to save babies’ lives and ensure that anyone affected by pregnancy loss or baby death receives the support and care they need.
This is an exciting role that will rely on a strong combination of excellent organisational and account management skills to support the Partnerships Team’s ambitious fundraising strategy.
You will support the development and management of relationships with external partners, helping to enhance the team’s outreach, funding opportunities, and collaborative projects.
This role involves administrative support, stakeholder communication, and event and volunteer coordination to ensure effective partnership engagement and experience.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills and understanding of corporate fundraising by supporting the Partnerships Team to develop and launch an exciting portfolio of corporate products and events, paying close attention to the evolving needs of partners in an ever-increasing digital environment.
You will be involved with flagship events and campaigns such as the globally recognised Baby Loss Awareness Week, our award-winning Sands United Football Club, Big Give appeals and sector-leading collaborations.
You will also draw upon your expertise and creativity by working on creatives and concepts with the team to increase engagement and further develop communication channels appropriate to a diverse corporate audience.
With experience of managing a corporate partnerships portfolio of at least £75,000, you will have managed corporate fundraisers including Charity of the Year Partnerships, cause-related marketing partnerships and sponsors.
We are looking for someone who has an eye for detail, is able to manage their time effectively and ensure the highest supporter experience. You will need to have strong IT skills including the use of a fundraising database.
Main Purpose of Job
This is an exciting role that will rely on a strong combination of excellent organisational and account management skills to support the Partnerships Team’s ambitious fundraising strategy.
You will support the development and management of relationships with external partners, helping to enhance the team’s outreach, funding opportunities, and collaborative projects. This role involves administrative support, stakeholder communication, and event and volunteer coordination to ensure effective partnership engagement and experience.
Additionally, the post holder will have the opportunity to further develop their skills and understanding of corporate fundraising by supporting the Partnerships Team to develop and launch an exciting portfolio of corporate products and events, paying close attention to the evolving needs of partners in an ever-increasing digital environment.
You will be involved with flagship events and campaigns such as globally-recognised Baby Loss Awareness Week, award-winning Sands United Football Club, Big Give appeals and sector-leading collaborations.
You will draw upon your expertise and creativity by working on creatives and concepts with the team to increase engagement and further develop communication channels appropriate to a diverse corporate audience.
We are looking for someone who has an eye for detail, able to manage
their time effectively and ensure the highest supporter experience. The
role will also provide support to colleagues within the Income &
Engagement Department to optimise income and awareness raising
activities.
Key Responsibilities
Partnerships & Supporter Care
• Assist in maintaining relationships with new and existing partners, donors
and stakeholders.
• Provide excellent account management of Sands’ small Charity of the
Year and other corporate partners (as a guideline those giving up to
£20,000)
• Support Partnerships Team to achieve and grow overall team budget
and support wider partnership portfolio.
• Act as a key point of contact for partner enquiries and actively solicit
donations and/or partnership opportunities.
• Ensure that approaches and donations are responded to, and thanked,
in a timely manner.
• Support delivery of corporate-specific appeals, campaigns and events.
• Deliver well managed and well-developed partnership stewardship and
communications.
• Act as a champion to inspire and motivate supporters to fundraise and
raise awareness of Sands, and attend meetings and presentations as
required.
• Collate and provide engaging and dynamic partnership content for
supporter resources, newsletters and mailings.
• Maintain ongoing communications by telephone and email, building
relationships with fundraisers and potential donors, ensuring each
individual is appropriately stewarded to maximise supporter experience.
• Maintain appropriate contracts or letters of agreements for donors and
partners as required.
• Support the Partnerships Team in the management of other partnerships
through specific initiatives, such as events support and employee
volunteering as required.
• Undertake due diligence in line with Sands’ Ethical Policy and robust
vetting criteria.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure Supporter Care work is kept up to
date and that the service we offer is the best it can be. Administrative and
Database Management
• Support the Partnerships Team to maintain accurate records and timely
reports in the charity CRM and shared drive, in compliance with data
protection legislation and best practice.
• Work closely with project and finance teams to gather information,
maintain high standards of accuracy at all times to ensure partnerships
and finance data management including tracking and invoicing.
• Effectively monitor partnership activity and finances, ensuring accurate
gift processing and support the Strategic Partnerships Manager with
timely income, expenditure and quarterly KPI reports.
• Assist in partnership activities, deliverables, and ensuring internal and
external deadlines are met.
• Support the Partnerships Team’s communication and engagement plans,
collating dynamic social media content and scheduling, and supporting
cross-team projects like case study work, campaign activity and new
corporate fundraising products.
• Assist in partnership volunteering, events, meetings and workshop
coordination. Including logistical support such as venue bookings,
attendance tracking and evaluations.
Cross-team working
• Contribute to the wider team’s efforts in fundraising, marketing and
project coordination.
• Work closely with all colleagues in the Income & Engagement
Department to seize cross team opportunities to increase income and
awareness and to develop appropriate products and engagement tools.
• Liaise with other Sands internal teams as necessary in the preparation of
proposals, meetings, reports and communications to companies.
• Provide support to fundraising colleagues when needed to maintain
excellent supporter care.
General
• To undertake other duties as required by the Head of Partnerships and
Philanthropy, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Business Development
Lead, and Director of Income & Engagement.
• To work flexibly and proactively with other members of the team.
• Keep up to date with sector knowledge regarding corporate and
events fundraising, fundraising techniques, resources and donor trends
and share knowledge with colleagues across Sands where relevant.
• Follow best fundraising regulations practice and comply with relevant
legislation.
• To maintain confidentiality over personal information relating to staff.
• Abide by all Sands Policies and Procedures.
• Undertake all mandatory training as required.
• Participate in annual appraisal and personal development review.
• The post holder must familiarise themselves with matters relating to
Health & Safety Management, as affecting themselves, their department
and the organisation as a whole.
We are here to support everyone touched by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. Always.


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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: Remote
Contract: Temporary, until January 2027
Hours: Full-time, 36.25 hours per week
Salary: £24.54 per hour (+ holiday) (circa £46,400 salaried equivalent)
Start Date: ASAP
Prospectus is proud to be supporting our client, a well established national charity, in their search for a temporary Project Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage strategic projects, ensuring delivery within agreed quality, cost, and risk parameters.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, milestones, and deliverables.
- Monitor project performance and provide regular progress reports to stakeholders.
- Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Establish effective governance arrangements and reporting structures.
- Build strong working relationships across teams and departments to support successful delivery.
- Facilitate decision-making and escalate challenges where necessary.
- Support and develop project team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
- Develop business cases and track the benefits and outcomes of project activities.
- Use data and evidence to support planning, decision-making, and continuous improvement.
Requirements:
- Recent, relevant experience in a similar project role in a not-for-profit or charitable organisation.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the capacity to build strong stakeholder relationships.
- High level of organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Collaborative and proactive approach.
CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early applications are strongly encouraged to avoid missing out. If you're interested, please apply ASAP with your CV in Word format.
At Prospectus, we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
Team: Philanthropy & Partnerships
Location: Homebased with some travel for meetings & events
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Salary: Up to £49,149.84 per annum
Contract: Fixed term until 30th June 2027
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our enthusiastic 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 Corporate Partnerships Development Manager:
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The Corporate Partnerships Development Manager will play a key role at Cats Protection by raising new and transformational funds in support of the organisation’s 10 year strategic objectives.
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The role will lead the Corporate Partnerships new business team, to build profitable, multiyear relationships with companies, ensuring propositions are maximised and new partners onboarded to the highest standards
About the Corporate Partnerships team:
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We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate.
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The corporate partnerships team is split between new business and account management, made up of driven, passionate and dynamic corporate fundraisers
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We currently have a team of one full time and one part time Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officers in new business. On account management side our team consist of a Corporate Partnerships Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships Account Manager and Corporate Partnerships Officer. This is in addition to a Lead Corporate Partnerships Manager who oversees the entire corporate partnerships team.
What we are looking for in our Corporate Partnerships Development Manager:
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Significant experience of developing relationships and raising money from new businesses and other corporate organisations.
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A demonstrable track record of delivering significant financial results against agreed targets and timescales.
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Experience of leading fundraising teams to deliver and drive income and growth
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Significant experience of managing a diverse range of stakeholders and relationships at a variety of levels
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Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities.
What we can offer you:
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range of health benefits
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26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
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Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing.
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and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 21st July 2026
Virtual interview date: 29th & 30th July 2026
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 successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
3. Final stage presentation (dependent on first stage interviews)
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Location: Remote
Salary: £28,665 - £31,965 pro rata (£17,199-£19,179 actual)
Hours of work: 21 hours (3 days)
Contract type: Permanent
Why work for Kids Matter?
- Generous annual leave – 25 days (plus bank holidays) per year pro rata, with time off between Christmas and New Year's additional to this allowance.
- Remote working contribution – receive £26/month pro rata towards the costs of working from home and/or using a co-working space.
- Access to coaching sessions, training opportunities and our Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff).
- Flexible working across weekdays to suit your schedule.
About us
Kids Matter is one of the UK’s fastest growing children’s charities. Our vision is to see every child in need raised in a strong family. Our mission is to reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based parenting programmes.
Research shows that group-based early intervention parenting groups are the most effective way to support children in need. We train peer facilitators in local churches - the largest voluntary body in the country - to run our affordable, accessible and highly effective parenting programmes, written by Clinical Psychologists. They come alongside parents and carers, building long-lasting community in addition to encouraging confidence and learning positive parenting skills.
We value difference and diversity, and we want our workplace to be built on shared values of equality and mutual trust, with team members representing the wide range of backgrounds and experiences that exist within the UK. We therefore actively encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, particularly those who are African, Afro-Caribbean, Asian or part of other minority ethnic communities, who have lived experience of the impact of low-income/low-support circumstances, and who are living with a disability or identify as being neurodivergent.
About the role
The Culture Manager role involves:
- Supporting and nurturing a healthy, positive, and collaborative team culture.
- Supporting the embedding of equity, diversity and inclusion across the organisation in line with our values and EDI stance.
- Helping design and deliver team culture slots from team days to learning slots.
- Delivering or coordinating bespoke team trainings, responding to organisational growth and partnership needs.
- Leading and developing induction processes to ensure new team members are welcomed, informed, and well-supported as they begin their roles.
About you
Are you skilled in coaching, facilitation or people development? Do you have strong communication and interpersonal skills? Are you a Christian with an active faith in Jesus? Do you have a passion for Kids Matter’s vision of seeing every child in need raised in a strong family?
Then we would love to hear from you!
How to apply
You can apply for the Culture Manager position by clicking ‘Apply via Website’ and completing a copy of our online application form.
The deadline for applications is 30th July. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.
We also ask for all applicants to submit an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be sent to you to complete following the submission of your application. This form will be used for anonymous analysis to ensure our overall recruitment procedures are fair and transparent. It will never be viewed or used as part of the selection process. It is optional to submit this form.
If you would like any application/interview support or you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, or if you would like an informal phone call to ask questions or discuss the role, please contact Katie Washington (HR & Systems Manager).
Please see the job pack for more details on the role and application process.
We exist to reduce the impact of poverty on children in need across the UK.


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About us
Since 2019, we've supported over 150 collectives and organisations across the UK and Ireland to make change in their local areas. This includes building the power of people with disabilities, migrants and refugees, young people, carers, working class communities, LGBTQ+ collectives and those living in poverty.
Our work consists of training, coaching, hands-on organising and supporting communities to navigate difference and change.
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About the role
The Project Manager coordinates and delivers Act Build Change's programmes and initiatives, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to agreed standards. This hands-on role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across membership programmes, partnership activities, and internal operations.
Working closely with programme leads and stakeholders, you'll provide essential coordination support to keep projects on track whilst maintaining clear documentation and communication throughout project lifecycles. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you'll ensure consistent project delivery standards and contribute valuable insights from project evaluation and monitoring.
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Key responsibilities
Project planning and coordination
- Manage project lifecycles from initiation through to completion:
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and documentation using workflow systems.
- Track project progress against milestones, identifying risks and proposing solutions to keep projects on track.
- Support budget monitoring and resource allocation to ensure projects stay within agreed parameters.
- Facilitate project meetings, prepare agendas and keep time, and maintain clear communication between stakeholders.
Project delivery support
- Coordinate logistics and delivery across a variety of organisational activities:
- Manage workshop, event, and campaign logistics including venue coordination, travel arrangements, and participant communications.
- Organise internal projects including team away days, meetings, and organisational events.
- Support partnership project delivery by liaising with external stakeholders.
- Oversee delivery of programmes and maintain accurate records.
Monitoring and evaluation
- Track project outcomes and support continuous improvement:
- Collect and analyse project data, feedback, and evaluation results.
- Produce regular project reports highlighting progress, outcomes, and lessons learned.
- Support evaluation processes for workshops and programmes, identifying areas for improvement.
- Maintain project archives and documentation for future reference and organisational learning.
Process and team support
- Contribute to effective project management practices across the organisation:
- Support implementation of project management frameworks and processes.
- Collaborate with colleagues to share learning and improve project delivery methods.
- Participate in team planning and reflection sessions.
- Assist with ad-hoc projects and activities as required to support organisational goals.
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What we're looking for
Essential experience and skills
- Demonstrable project management experience with a proven track record of delivering multiple concurrent projects on time and within budget.
- Strong experience coordinating events, workshops, or programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage project timelines, resources, and logistics effectively.
- Experience working with external partners, suppliers, or contractors.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Strong team collaborator.
- Proficiency with project management tools and systems.
- Comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision and strong self-management skills.
Desirable experience and skills
- Previous experience of community organising or a strong interest in it.
- Experience of working in nonprofit or mission-driven environments.
- Background coordinating membership programmes or community engagement activities.
- Experience organising team events, away days, or internal organisational activities.
- Budget monitoring experience.
Personal qualities
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
- Confident project manager who maintains professional standards whilst remaining collaborative and open to different perspectives.
- Proactive problem-solver who identifies challenges early and offers practical solutions.
- Clear communicator who builds positive relationships with colleagues and external partners.
- Adaptable and resilient, thriving in a fast-paced environment with changing demands.
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What we offer
Salary and benefits
- £30,900-£39,140 salary, depending on experience.
- Permanent contract with option for 4-5 days per week (salary and benefits will be pro-rated).
- Over 30 days of leave, including 25 days of annual leave, one day off for your birthday, one week off in August for learning and rest, plus Christmas close.
- Pension scheme and enhanced parental leave and sick pay.
Working arrangements
- Fully remote working (must be within 4 hours of central London).
- Access to office space in London when needed.
- Co-working space expenses available for those based outside London.
- Occasional travel to London may be required (up to twice a month), with expenses covered.
- Team away days around the UK (up to four times a year), with expenses covered.
- Full equipment and tech support provided.
Growth and impact
- Direct contribution to building people's power and making positive social change.
- Collaborative, mission-driven work environment with impact across the UK.
- Professional development opportunities including training and events (assessed on an individual basis).
- Clear growth pathway in an expanding team.
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How to apply
Note:
- This role is for UK-based candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
- Applicants that do not follow these instructions may not be considered.
- Due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to everyone.
Please submit your application using the application form, which should include:
- Your CV (PDF, max. two pages).
- Answers to the application questions, referring to the job description and providing specific examples.
Next steps
- Submit your application by Thu 23 July at 23:59.
- First round interviews will begin the week of Mon 17 Aug.
- We may arrange a second round of interviews.
- The role will start from Sep/Oct 2026.
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We are a neurodiverse and intersectional team. We’re committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone of all backgrounds. If there is anything you need us to do to support you in the application process please let us know as soon as possible.
Training the next generation of community organisers to act collectively, build power and change the world.
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Job Title: Independent Services Manager
Service: Coram Voice
Salary Range: £19,200 – £20,400 per annum (£32,000 - £34,000 FTE)
Location: Home based
Work Pattern: Part-time, 21 hours (ideally over 3-4 days)
Contract Type: Permanent
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
About Coram Voice
Coram Voice is part of the Coram Group of charities. We are a leading children’s rights organisation. We champion the rights of children. We get young voices heard in decisions that matter to them and work to improve the lives of children in care, care leavers and others who depend upon the help of the state
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
About the Independent Service Manager role
We are looking for an experienced childcare professional to manage our England wide service for complaints under the Children Act (1989) and Independent Person service for Secure Accommodation Reviews for children placed in secure children’s home under section 25 of the Children Act (1989).
The role will be responsible for the delivery of this national service managing a group of committed and dedicated Associate Independent Persons, as well as managing the relationships with our commissioning authorities. You will have the credibility to work at a management level, and the skills and experience in the sector to support and manage people, relationships with commissioners whilst maintaining high standards of professional practice.
We want a leader who will build and develop our team of associate Independent Persons who act as Investigating Officers, Independent Persons, Stage 3 Panel chairs and panel members for Children Act (1989) complaints against local authorities, and Independent Persons for Secure Accommodation Reviews.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring excellent service delivery that meets internal and external performance measures. They will hold responsibility for quality assuring work undertaken via contact with Independent Persons and scrutiny of investigation reports.
We are seeking candidates who are committed to our objectives for children and young people and equally committed to the organisation and the development of our services.
This post will be home based (with access to our attractive Central London offices for those who wish to do so).
The post holder may on occasion be asked to travel within England as part of contract management or to attend staff and management events in London.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing Date: Monday 3rd August 2026 at 9am
Interview Date: Wednesday 12th August 2026
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from, Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
2026 Coram Voice - Registered charity no: 1046207
We are a leading children’s rights organisation. We champion the rights of children and get young voices heard in decisions that matter to them.
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