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Do you have demonstrable experience of new business development? Have you personally secured six figure partnerships in previous roles?
We're recruiting a New Partnerships Manager to be responsible for proactively identifying, prospecting, and cultivating leads in key sectors to secure new 5-6 figure, multi-year corporate partnerships with local and national businesses.

What does this role do?
As New Partnerships Manager, you'll:

• develop a prospect pipeline to raise a personal income target which contributes to an overall team target,
• support the Senior New Partnerships Manager in the identification and cultivation of new corporate partnerships, accessing a range of income streams and budget holders,
• support senior team members in attending meetings with potential corporate partners, including preparing relevant briefs in advance,
• prepare relevant and creative applications and proposals for pitches for potential corporate partners,
• work closely with the Corporate Partnerships Team to ensure the transition between new business and account management is seamless for both Dogs Trust and the new partner.

First stage interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for 16th and 17th March 2026, and will take place on Teams. Please note, this role is based at our London office, with office attendance at least one day per week and sometimes at short notice.

Could this be you?
To be successful in this role you'll have demonstrable experience of new business development, ideally in a charity setting, with a track record of securing six-figure partnerships. You'll be organised, articulate and credible, with a real appreciation of different budget holders within companies who may be interested in supporting Dogs Trust, and an understanding of different types of corporate partnerships. In addition, you'll have demonstrable experience of senior stakeholder management and negotiation skills, and you'll have the ability to write clearly and concisely, and to tailor written style to the needs of different audiences.

About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
 
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.

Are you passionate about bringing art to everyone? Do you believe in the power of digital to engage people with the arts? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Philanthropy Manager to join our friendly and dedicated team.

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries, particularly individuals who experience physical, mental or social barriers to accessing the arts.

About Art UK

Art UK is an art education charity and the online home for every public collection of art in the United Kingdom. It is making the UK’s national collection of art accessible to everyone online – for enjoyment, learning and research. Art UK brings together art from almost 3,500 British institutions in one of the UK's largest ever arts partnerships and showcases this art to a global audience of 5.5m users per annum. Approaching 60% of this audience is overseas.

Art UK provides significant support to museums and galleries in the UK, by providing them with a shared digital platform to showcase their art collections, reach new audiences, and generate income. Most of these collections would not be able to show their art online without Art UK. The Art UK platform is rich in story content, learning resources for teachers and students, and public engagement opportunities. A shared e-commerce infrastructure helps collections generate much needed commercial income. 

About You

As the Philanthropy Manager, you will be a confident and persuasive communicator, comfortable engaging with supporters and stakeholders at all levels. You will have a solid knowledge of philanthropic giving and a deep appreciation of the value of high-quality donor stewardship. Highly organised and detail-focused, you will enjoy working with data and be skilled at producing compelling content both on and offline. You will bring initiative, creativity and the ability to work independently, while also being a collaborative team player.

The Philanthropy Manager is a new donor-facing role, which will focus on expanding and strengthening a major donor portfolio to increase five and six figure income from individual donors and family trusts for Art UK. You will lead on managing and growing Art UK’s philanthropic giving programme, which includes the Patrons and supporter events programme and our major donor activity. Working within an ambitious team, you will have the support of a freelance Prospect Researcher to identify new prospects, and the Development Manager and CRM Officer to develop donor journeys and relationship management systems. You will report to the Head of Development, work closely with the CEO and Chair of the Philanthropy Board, and collaborate with colleagues across the organisation.

You will actively promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of your work, reflecting your commitment to our organisational values and contributing to a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a robust prospect pipeline through identification, research, cultivation and relationship-building to secure five-figure gifts and long-term support
• Manage a portfolio of mid-level individual donors, converting one-off supporters into deeper donor relationships
• Manage and grow Art UK’s mid-level regular giving programme, strengthening donor relationships through face-to face meetings, events and personalised communication
• Develop donor development strategies, using CRM to analysis and identify higher gift prospects from existing donor pool and maximise giving potential
• Lead on major gifts for annual Big Give campaigns, identifying and securing keystone pledge donors, and leveraging networks to reach giving targets
• Create and implement, effectively and in a timely manner, development plans for each donor to retain and upgrade donors and document all activities in CRM Beacon
• Prepare and personalise correspondence and fundraising materials, including donor stewardship and reports, funding proposals and acknowledgement letters as appropriate
• Work closely with the Marketing team and other colleagues to showcase Art UK’s work and enhance donor engagement
• Organise and deliver events for major donors and prospects (with support from the Development team), including attending events where appropriate
• Support management of the American Friends of Art UK (launching 2026), including donor stewarding and events programming
• Support senior leadership and board members in the preparation and delivery of high-quality donor pitches to secure new philanthropic gifts
• Monitor progress against targets and maintain accurate reporting, including updates to Art UK’s Board of Trustees and the Philanthropy Board
• Ensure pledges and donations are processed efficiently and that donors are thanked promptly and personally
• Work closely with all members of the Development team to ensure prospecting and cultivation activity is aligned and complementary
• Ensure all philanthropic fundraising activity is conducted in line with legal, regulatory and ethical best practice e.g. GDPR and the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice

Necessary Skills

• Essential: Experience managing a pipeline of philanthropic supporter prospects, including researching and devising bespoke cultivation plans
• Essential: Proven experience as a major donor fundraiser with a track record of securing five-figure gifts.
• Essential: Proven experience creating, implementing and evaluating philanthropic fundraising strategies
• Essential: Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to identify and shape innovative partnership opportunities
• Essential: Outstanding relationship-building and networking skills, including digital engagement
• Essential: In-depth understanding of the philanthropic fundraising environment
• Essential: First-class written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
• Essential: Experience analysing and using supporter data to inform campaigns
• Essential: Strong copywriting, proofing and editing skills
• Essential: Experience using CRM databases with a high level of accuracy
• Essential: Thorough knowledge of fundraising best practice and legislation
• Essential: Self-motivated, reliable and exceptionally organized
• Desirable: Experience planning and managing fundraising events
• Desirable: Experience in donor acquisition through online giving platforms, direct marketing by email and social media campaigns
• Desirable: Active interest in the visual arts and awareness of UK art collections
• Desirable: Experience working with a diverse range of audiences
• Desirable: Experience working on projects with a broad range of partners
• Desirable: Experience of US fundraising and philanthropic giving

Contract terms

• Full-time
• Permanent contract
• Salary £38,000 per annum
• Three-month probationary period
• One-month termination clause
• Work from home, within 2-hour travel time to central London (once monthly travel to London for evening events and meetings required)

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus regional Bank Holidays
• Paid Christmas closure period (Christmas Day to New Year’s Day)
• Flexible working hours
• Workplace pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Above statutory paid sick leave
• Enhanced paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Monthly wellbeing hour
• Trained Mental Health First Aider’s
• Regular staff socials, both virtual and in-person
• Eye tests paid for up to £35, glasses subsidised up to £30

About Us 

Inspire is a charity based in East London. We inspire children and young people across London and beyond, using data to understand the barriers they face and connecting them with a range of employers and opportunities to open doors to their success. 

We have over 30 years of experience in delivering high quality services and programmes to children, young people, schools, local authorities and employers. Working alongside our large network of employer volunteers, we design and deliver programmes that inspire and support children and young people to create a positive future for themselves in their journey from the classroom to workplace.  We provide them with independent careers guidance, high aspirations and strong employability skills. 

The Opportunity 

Are you passionate and enthusiastic about advancing social mobility and ensuring all young people have access to the opportunities and inspiration they need to achieve their full potential? If so, this role is for you. 

We are seeking a Senior Business Development and Partnerships Manager to join us in a pivotal role in our Business Development Team. This is a new role for our charity that will make a significant contribution to delivery of our high quality services to children and young people, providing them with opportunities and inspiration to enable them to create a positive future for themselves and open doors to their success.

If you are self-motivated, enthusiastic and confident, with experience and a proven track record in successfully securing, managing and developing long term, five figure levels and above partnerships from initial prospect research through to contracting and ongoing management, then this role is for you. Working alongside our Director of Business Development and Partnerships, you will pro-actively manage business development activity, steward partnerships and raise funds for Inspire from a range of sources including corporate partnerships, community fundraising, trusts and foundations. 

Key responsibilities of the role include: 

1. Identifying and securing new business development opportunities in the corporate, trust and foundations sectors that align with our mission and objectives. 

2. Developing and maintaining a pipeline of prospects for new business opportunities, targeting five-figure level and above partnerships to deliver high-value, long-term partnerships and achieve financial targets and KPIs. 

3. Supporting creation and submission of funding applications to corporates, statutory bodies, trusts and foundations. 

4. Management and growth of Inspire's entry to mid-level corporate partnerships. 

5. Collaborate with colleagues to scale up existing, funded programmes and develop creative, dynamic and winning proposals. 

6. Supporting marketing and communications to promote Inspire and its programmes including development of marketing and social media materials. 

Benefits 

29 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays 

3 volunteering days per year 

Family friendly policies 

Hybrid working arrangements. 

If you have the skills and desire to join our team, please see our job description for further details. 

Inspire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.The successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

Application process 

If you wish to apply for this role please provide your CV, a covering letter to demonstrate your skills and experience, and your answers to the following questions. Please keep your answers to a maximum of 250 words each: 

1. Strategic Partnerships: 

Describe a partnership you identified and secured that had a significant impact on your organisation’s growth. What was your strategy for engaging the partner and what measurable outcomes were achieved? 

2. Pipeline Strategy & Prioritisation: 

Highlight your experience in building a high performing pipeline that drives measurable income, how do you identify, evaluate, and prioritise new opportunities, markets, or partners? Please explain your decision making process — including the frameworks, criteria, and tools you use to qualify leads, assess commercial potential, and determine where to focus your efforts. 

Use of AI 

We use anonymised recruitment methods for shortlisting and do not use AI when reviewing applications or making hiring decisions. We understand some people may use AI when creating their application, however we value authenticity. Please ensure your application is an accurate, honest reflection of your own experience and skills - we want to get to know you during our recruitment process. 

Closing date 

While this application process has a closing date, we will review applications as we receive them and invite shortlisted applicants to interview on a rolling basis. We would therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as you are able. 

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive we are unable to contact unsuccessful applications.

Are you a highly organised project leader with a track record of developing rigorous and impactful processes? Do you want to lead the delivery of the nationally-recognised accreditation transforming mental health in higher education? This could be the role for you.

We’re looking for a methodical and strategic Programme Manager (Award) to manage the end-to-end delivery of University Mental Health Charter (UMHC) Award and act as key spokesperson for the programme. 

You’ll play a vital role in ensuring that the Award upholds its standards and values, and continues to develop and scale, supporting positive change for staff and students at universities across the UK.

About the role

• Lead the delivery of the nationally-recognised accreditation for mental health in higher education: the University Mental Health Charter Award.
• The UMHC Award recognises universities that promote the mental health and wellbeing of their university communities and supports them to continually improve. 
• You will own the end-to-end management of a complex, high-profile and impactful programme, balancing administrative excellence and strategic development.

Key responsibilities

• Drive the Award lifecycle, from onboarding universities, coordinating our network of assessors and managing the Award panel.
• Scale and continually improve the Award process, ensuring it remains rigorous, impactful and values-led.
• Act as key spokesperson and point of contact for universities and other stakeholders.
• Responsible for budget, risk and line management. 

What we’re looking for

• Proven track record of managing complex projects.
• Experience developing, maintaining and improving robust systems and processes.
• A rigorous approach to accuracy and quality control.
• Comfortable holding difficult conversations with stakeholders at all levels.
• A commitment to co-production, equality, anti-racism and an interest in mental health.

Find out more about the essential criteria for this role by downloading our Recruitment Pack from the documents section.

What you will gain

• The chance to contribute to a high-impact national programme supporting better mental health for university communities across the UK.
• Experience in a varied role with opportunities to learn and develop.
• A supportive and collaborative workplace culture that values wellbeing.
• Flexibility in how and where you work. 

How to apply
If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you!

1. Click “Redirect to recruiter”, then scroll to the 'Vacancies and volunteering' section of our 'Join our team' page to access the job listing.
2. Download the recruitment pack in the document section at the bottom of this page, where you’ll find more information about the role including responsibilities and person specifications. 
3. Download and complete our application form - instead of collecting CVs, we use an application form to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all. 
   1. Please refrain from including any identifying details in your application answers.
4. Upload your completed application form as a word document. 
   1. Please note that once you start your application on our portal, you will have 24 hours to upload your completed form. Before clicking 'Apply' and beginning the application process, make sure your form is fully completed and ready to upload.
5. Complete the Equality Monitoring Form.

Student Minds is committed to building an inclusive team and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and walks of life.

Greenpeace is a movement of people who are passionate about defending the natural world from destruction. Their vision is a world where everyone has equal access to clean air, water, and energy; where the nature we love is protected, precious habitats are restored and communities are united by ambitious climate action.

This is a pivotal moment for the Key Relationships function as a newly formalised Events & Operations hub is established, with donor-facing events and the operational systems and processes that underpin high-value fundraising being brought together into a cohesive function. This integrated approach will ensure outstanding donor experiences alongside robust infrastructure to support pipeline management, forecasting, reporting and income growth.

We are looking for an exceptional Events & Operations Manager to lead this new hub, manage a team of two staff, and shape how events and operational infrastructure work together to support Major Donor, Trusts & Foundations, Legacy and Key Influencer programmes.

This role will suit a self-starter who is comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy and who takes genuine satisfaction in shaping a new role around the needs of the team. The postholder will be confident operating in ambiguity, able to take the lead in defining processes, and proactive in establishing clear, effective ways of working.

As Events & Operations Manager, you will:

• Lead the newly established Events & Operations hub within the Key Relationships team, managing and developing a team of two staff while actively delivering across both functions
• Plan, design and deliver high-quality donor-facing events, taking full ownership from briefing and creative concept through to meticulous execution and evaluation
• Deliver capital campaign ask events, donor networking events and supporter access moments for the key relationships team
• Work closely Team Heads to ensure events meet their objectives and are delivered to a high standard
• Work with Executive Directors to ensure they are well briefed when speaking at or attending events
• Lead on systems, infrastructure and compliance including CRM oversight, data integrity, GDPR, income reconciliation, forecasting, reporting and dashboarding in partnership with Finance and Data teams
• Oversee prospect research, pipeline management and performance tracking to ensure the operational backbone is in place for the Key Relationships team to be effective and drive income growth
• This is a hands-on leadership role that will actively deliver across events and operations while leading and developing others

Ideal skills and experience:

• Significant experience planning, delivering and evaluating high-quality donor or stakeholder events across in-person, hybrid and digital formats, with clear evidence of aligning events to cultivation and stewardship objectives
• Excellent project management skills, able to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously, meet deadlines, maintain high standards of detail and manage budgets effectively
• Demonstrable experience working in an operations or support role, with responsibility for coordinating systems, processes and infrastructure that underpin fundraising or relationship management activity
• Proven ability to design, improve and embed efficient, compliant systems and processes, including gift administration, data integrity, income reconciliation and structured pipeline management
• Strong experience using CRM databases or similar platforms, maintaining accurate data, overseeing data quality and confidently learning new systems and reporting tools
• Experience of leading and supporting others within a small team, contributing to a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing culture while remaining comfortable with hands-on delivery
• Clear evidence of working in a values-driven way, demonstrating commitment to collaboration, inclusion, continuous learning and role-modelling organisational values consistent with Greenpeace UK

Diversity and Inclusion

Greenpeace UK recognise the value in having a diverse workforce, as well as the importance of creating equal opportunities for all. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from people of all backgrounds.

Applications are particularly encouraged from people of colour, disabled people, and people who identify as working class now or in the past.

Candidates will be selected based on how well they meet the criteria for the role and all applicants will be treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. 

Anti-racism and inclusion commitments

Greenpeace UK wants its team to reflect the diversity of the communities it works alongside. It is committed to fairness, inclusion, and challenging discrimination and oppression in all its forms.

The environmental sector still has further to go when it comes to representation. Greenpeace UK has published ambitious race representation targets and, through its Anti Racism Plan, is working proactively to achieve stronger representation of people of colour, particularly within leadership positions.

As part of this commitment, a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) is being piloted. Greenpeace UK aims to offer an interview to everyone who opts into the scheme and meets the essential criteria. Guaranteed interview applications will be processed by QuarterFive and shared only with the Greenpeace UK recruiting manager and HR team.

If you identify as a person of colour and meet the essential criteria for the role, you can choose to opt in to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of colour may hesitate to apply unless they meet every area of the person specification. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet all the criteria, you are encouraged to apply.

Employee benefits include: 

• 25 days annual leave for full-time staff, with additional leave accrued according to length of service up to a maximum of 32 days
• Once a month, all Greenpeace staff take an organisational ‘breather’ day where the office closes with no expectations of output on these days
• Office closure normally occurs between Christmas and new year and staff are not required to use annual leave to cover this period
• Employer pension contribution of 8.5% of basic salary, provided employees contribute at least 3%
• Interest free season ticket loan, or a tax efficient bicycle loan
• Life assurance scheme (4 x annual salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme that includes access to free confidential advice with a qualified counsellor

This pivotal role will shape how our 120 colleagues grow, develop and thrive — helping us build a motivated, skilled and kingdom-focused team. As our Learning & Engagement Manager, you'll design and deliver impactful learning programmes, create clear development pathways, champion employee voice, and cultivate a culture of continuous learning across the organisation.  This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive team, bringing your skills and experience to deliver our mission to help Christians be the best stewards of the resources God gives them. 

Learning and development

• Responsible for creating and implementing a programme to identify training and development needs across Stewardship, using assessment and analysis tools.
• Systematically supporting individuals to develop their personal learning plans and help identify learning opportunities to support this.
• Embed competencies and behaviours into job roles to improve recruitment and performance processes.
• Mapping all learning across the organisation to create clear learning pathways and opportunities for progression
• Identify and investigate learning methods, and create recommendations to facilitate training, learning and development for individuals and teams. 
• Work proactively with team leaders to prioritise learning & development, designing and creating training programmes which are team or group specific. 
• Design and implement innovative ways of encouraging informal learning across Stewardship and creating a framework to ensure this becomes a core part of organisational culture.
• Develop and organise ongoing training for line managers to support them to lead effectively and in line with servant leadership behaviours.
• Create high quality and accessible guidance to ensure all colleagues are accessing a full range of benefits and opportunities to learn, grow and develop while at Stewardship.
• Facilitate and deliver training to staff, with support from other PC&P members or LT.  For example, on equality & diversity, or coaching skills etc.
• Monitoring and reporting on learning expenditure, working closely with team leaders to ensure learning targets are being met.

Employee engagement

• Lead on developing our employee listening opportunities:
• Planning, implementation, analysis, presentation and follow up of our regular staff pulse surveys, working with team leaders to implement findings.
• Create a programme of listening at key moments of the employee lifecycle, e.g. returning to work after maternity leave, exit interviews, through probation etc.
• Facilitate and work with other staff to deliver topic-led consultations, gathering insights on specific areas.
• Oversee the exploration and development of an employee forum to strengthen employee voice.  Working to develop terms of reference, organise meetings, and facilitate speakers and feedback.
• Evaluate the impact of activities using a range of evidence and metrics to identify insights, trends and patterns.
• Working with the Head of PC&P to identify, implement and roll out any appropriate software to underpin employment engagement and learning. 

You will have:

• At least three years experience in a learning and development role, preferably at a management level.
• Experience of leading and implementing learning initiatives within organisations and have a passion to support colleagues to embed learning and grow in their role. 
• Good knowledge of learning theories, and experience of applying these within the organisational context.
• Experience of delivering learning initiatives to individuals and groups at all levels of an organisation.
• Experience of establishing a range of employee voice channels, and ability to evaluate findings.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, able to influence and engage a range of stakeholders.
• Commitment to your own personal development and learning.

Occupational Requirement (OR):  As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:

• Active membership of local church congregation.
• An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.

Are you a policy research professional looking for your next career opportunity? 

Great Ormond Street Charity is building its policy and advocacy function and are hiring for a Senior Policy & Research Manager. This newly created role will play a key role in supporting the development of this new function..

If you have experience indeveloping evidence-based policy positions and you’re looking for a role where you can help shape the future needs for seriously ill children and their families – get in touch with us.

Salary 

The salary for this position is £50,534 per annum and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of two days per week in the office.

In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate. 

Key responsibilities  

Policy development 

• Developing evidence-based policy positions, focused on advancing the needs to serious ill children and their families.

• Developing impactful policy content including position papers, policy briefings and responses to government consultations.

Policy research, data and insight 

• Lead research and analysis activities that underpin our policy work – ensuring we develop credible policy recommendations.

• Compile and maintain key data insights to support policy development.

• Track developments in external policy. 

Build relationships 

• Represent GOSH Charity at meetings and events to support policy development.

• Build relationships with other organisations and policy makers.

• Build internal relationships.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise 

• Previous experience working in a policy position within either a charity, think tank or public sector organisation. 

• Extensive experience managing the development of evidence-based policy positions.

• Experience successfully influencing public policy.

• Experience representing an organisation at external meetings and events.

• Ability to translate data and complex issues into actionable recommendations.

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Previous experience in the health and/or research sector is beneficial for this role. A keen interest in shaping the future for seriously ill children and their families is a must. 

TPP Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a national charity as they recruit an Office Manager to oversee the smooth running of their London office and a small number of other properties in the Southeast.

Work setting: London-based / Majority office-based (minimum 3 days per week)
Contract: Part-time, 28 hours per week (4 days, option to work over 5 shorter days)
 
You’ll be responsible for a characterful, bright and airy office with an outdoor courtyard.  The organisation is warm, inclusive and people-centred including a no dress code policy that reflects its culture of trust and authenticity.

The role
As Office Manager, you will ensure a safe, welcoming and well managed working environment. You will:

• Oversee office facilities, suppliers and contracts
• Manage daily office operations, post, security and maintenance
• Lead on Health & Safety compliance, including for home-workers
• Support DSE assessments and reasonable adjustments
• Maintain clear office processes and business continuity plans
• Support the upkeep of a small portfolio of non-office properties and liaise with tenants
• Lead the charity’s Green (Environmental) Team
• Line manage the Office Administrator
• Manage office and property budgets

About you
You’ll bring:

• Experience in office management
• Knowledge of facilities or property management (or ability to learn quickly)
• Strong Health & Safety understanding and experience
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Confident supplier, budget and contract management
• A collaborative, inclusive approach
• A passion for supporting work that improves older people’s lives

If you’re excited by the role but don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.

Diversity & inclusion
Applications presented to our client will be anonymised.  The charity welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Key dates

• Deadline for applications is Monday 2 March, 9am
• Interviews: Week commencing 9 March (first stage on Teams, second in person)

 
How to apply
Please submit your CV. We're happy to discuss the role further and share the full job description if you'd like more insight.
 
A Basic DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Are you an organised, proactive professional with a passion for supporting impactful causes? SURVIVE-MIVA, a Catholic charity dedicated to providing essential vehicles for medical and pastoral missions, is seeking a Communication, Grants and Business Support Manager to join our team in Liverpool.

• Reporting to: The Director
• Organisation: SURVIVE-MIVA
• Contract: Part-Time, 30 hours per week
• Pay: £48,000 pro rata
• Location: Liverpool (Address TBC)

Main Purpose of the Role: You will play a central role in supporting our fundraising, overseeing the grant allocation process, and driving digital outreach. Responsibilities include managing grant applications and agreements, enhancing communications, developing our social media presence, and ensuring smooth business management of the charity.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is highly organised and proactive
• Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Has experience in grant management and digital communications
• Is passionate about supporting charitable missions

If you’re ready to make a tangible difference and support life-changing initiatives, we would love to hear from you!

Closing date for applications:  5pm, 2nd March2026

HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER

Do you have experience at developing, managing and sustaining strategic partnerships within social housing, property, or regulated services to be the key liaison for IMPAKT’S housing partners?

Why work for IMPAKT Housing & Support?

• 25 Days and bank holidays plus Statutory bank holidays
• Company Pension, Life Assurance, Wellness Programme and Referral Scheme
• Employee Discount and Cycle to Work scheme
• Training and Development
• On-site Parking
• Location: Bedford with occasional travel

Can you demonstrate the below?

• Proven experience in contract management, compliance, or partnership management 
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with experience in securing and finalising agreements.
• Experience within the social housing, supported housing, or property management sectors.
• Knowledge of housing law, safeguarding requirements, and social housing regulatory standards.

Do you have the expertise in the following?

• Partnership Development & Negotiation
• Contract & Compliance Management
• Relationship Management
• Reporting & Governance
• Internal and External Relationships

For full details, responsibilities and person specification, download the candidate pack from the Charisma Charity Recruitment website.

This role is subject to a DBS check, which will be carried out by the employer. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. 

If you feel you have relevant skills and experience, please submit your CV and supporting statement to Sandra Smith, via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 22nd March 2026
First client interview: Wednesday 15th April
Second client interview: Wednesday 22nd April 

Are you passionate about making a real impact through safer, high‑quality environments? Do you want to use your estates, health & safety and compliance expertise to help drive meaningful change across a national charity? If so, Life Charity would love to hear from you.

We are looking for an experienced, proactive, and values‑driven Estates Manager to lead our Estates function and ensure our services, properties, and environments consistently meet the highest standards.

The Role:

As Estates Manager, you will be the driving force behind the quality, compliance and safety of Life’s estate. This role combines strategic oversight with hands‑on management of our property portfolio, ensuring all sites are safe, secure and operating to required standards.

You will:

• Lead Health & Safety and Premises/Facilities Management across the charity
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and internal standards
• Oversee risk management, audits, inspections and safety monitoring
• Manage the Estates Coordinator and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Work with external partners to ensure checks are carried out (Gas, Fire Safety, Legionella, Asbestos, etc.)
• Manage property acquisition, disposal, leases, maintenance and contracts
• Develop and maintain estates policies and reporting systems
• Drive a positive, proactive health & safety culture across Life

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to lead meaningful change within an organisation that truly makes a difference.

What You’ll Bring:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised, proactive, and able to take initiative
• A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Confident managing estates compliance, risk, safety and property-related functions
• Experienced in managing a portfolio of properties (minimum 3 years)
• Able to lead others and support their development
• Skilled in identifying improvements and driving change

Qualifications/Experience:
✔ NEBOSH (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety
✔ Evidence of continuous professional development
✔ Experience in data analysis or financial management (desirable)
✔ HND or equivalent in business/charity administration (desirable)

Information about the role: 

For further information, please see the attached job description. 

Please note, there is a requirement to drive for this role.

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Home Based with travel to Leamington Spa and sites around the UK

Benefits:  

At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our:  

• Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time hours) 
• Birthday Leave  (applicable after 1 years service)
• Additional annual leave for long term service  
• Company Pension Scheme  
• Signed member of the Menopause Workplace Pledge 

Safeguarding and Equality: 

Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.   

We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.  

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.  

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements 
• 40 days paid leave per year: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 3 days between Christmas and New Year and 4 wellbeing days
• Strong commitment to professional development with a dedicated training budget
• Annual performance and pay progression reviews
• Up to 5% pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme offering access to free therapy
• Work phone and laptop
• A supportive and inclusive culture with regular team social events
• Scope to take real ownership in a fast-growing charity   

Personal development programme: 

• You will have a line manager dedicated to growing your strengths and supporting your professional skills development 
• You can work with your manager to set your own objectives within the scope of the job description 
• You will have a dedicated buddy within the team 
• You will take part in external and internal training to help grow your knowledge and skills

Please note that care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are actively trying to increase the diversity of our team and we encourage applications from people from minoritised ethnic backgrounds. We are dedicated to being a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and where diversity is celebrated. In our last staff survey, 95% said they feel a sense of belonging at Settle. Please see our website for more information on our approach to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. 

We’re on the hunt for a Programme Manager to join us at this exciting stage of Settle’s development. Over the next few years, we hope to grow the number of young people we are working with and develop new services to support young people with a range of support needs.

The Programme Manager will report to our COO. You’ll be managing a team of Settle Coaches working on the frontline, delivering one-to-one sessions with care-experienced young people across London. You’ll use your skills to ensure that the Settle Programme is the best it can be, coach our frontline teams and ensure high quality delivery is maintained for the young people we work with.

You will work with our COO and wider Programme Management team to deliver and develop our safeguarding practice and ensure that the frontline perspective and young people’s experiences are embedded across the organisation. You’ll manage existing referral partnerships and help develop new partnerships as and when needed, as well as share best practice with the partners you manage. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in strategic projects across the organisation.

Family Education Trust is recruiting a Development Manager to turn evidence-led research into real-world impact for families across the UK. This is a rare opportunity to build a fundraising function from the ground up inside a respected policy organisation - with the autonomy to do it your way.

About the role

You will build and lead FET's income growth function, securing near-term unrestricted income while developing durable fundraising capacity. Your core focus is establishing a new major donor and mid-value programme and delivering a high-performing trusts and foundations pipeline.

We have streamlined administrative responsibilities so you can concentrate on what matters: income growth and donor relationships. You will work closely with our Communications Manager, who produces copy and assets for your fundraising brief.

What we are looking for

We need someone with recent, hands-on fundraising experience in a mission-led organisation who has built income, not just maintained it. Experience building a major donor pipeline is essential, along with trusts and foundations competence. You must have genuine personal alignment with FET's mission and established public positions on family policy.

The details

Salary: Up to £40,000, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate Location: Home-based, with UK travel as required Contract: Full-time, permanent Hours: 37.5 per week Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays Pension: 5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice Closing date: 9am Monday 16 March 2026 

How to apply

Please read the full job description and person specification (attached) and send a CV and covering letter by 9am Monday 16 March 2026. Your covering letter should explain how you meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification.

Job Purpose

The Head of Place Management leads the delivery of The Fitzrovia Partnership’s Safe & Clean mission. The role oversees all operational activity, contracts, partnerships, and member-facing services that maintain the district’s quality, safety, and appearance.

It ensures services are high quality, efficient, and aligned with the Partnership’s wider missions of Economic Growth, Sustainability, and Place Shaping. The role focuses on delivering outputs that achieve agreed outcomes, combining operational leadership with innovation, value for money, and sound service design. Working with public and private partners and member businesses, the postholder drives measurable impact, continuous improvement, and effective stewardship of resources.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and Delivery

• Lead all direct delivery, commissioned, and partnership activity under the Safe & Clean mission.

• Oversee cleaning, maintenance, waste, and safety operations, ensuring coordinated delivery and measurable outcomes.

• Manage the Operations Sub Group and all aspects of its agenda, ensuring effective governance and clear reporting.

• Ensure operational delivery aligns with the organisation’s business plan and priority missions.

• Deputise for the Director of Policy and Place on operational matters.

Service Design and Performance

• Design and manage services that are efficient, evidence based, and reflect best practice.

• Apply high quality service design and project management to all operational programmes.

• Monitor performance, KPIs, and budgets to ensure value for money and demonstrable impact.

• Apply commercial awareness to procurement and service improvement decisions.

• Use data and digital tools to improve performance, reporting, and productivity.

• Encourage innovation and learning from other districts and sectors.

Partnership and Member Engagement

• Build effective working relationships with councils, police, statutory agencies, and partners.

• Engage regularly with member businesses, responding to issues and tracking activity through the CRM.

• Support members with licensing, planning, highways, and related operational matters.

• Ensure Safe & Clean delivery supports the Partnership’s wider economic, sustainability, and place priorities.

Governance and Compliance

• Manage procurement, contracts, and risk across operational services.

• Oversee health and safety, statutory compliance, and performance reporting.

• Produce clear reports and briefings for senior leadership and the Board.

• Ensure consistent and accurate use of the business CRM.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve service quality and efficiency.

• Stay informed on policy, technology, and best practice in place management.

• Promote a culture of learning, reflection, and improvement.

Person Specification

Skills and Experience

· Proven experience in operations, service delivery, or public realm management within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

· Strong experience of contract management and procurement, including setting KPIs, monitoring performance, and securing value for money.

· Demonstrable project management skills, with experience delivering multiple workstreams to fixed timelines and budgets.

· Experience working with local authorities, statutory agencies, and private sector partners.

· Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to manage budgets, assess costs, and make informed decisions about service delivery.

· Confident use of IT systems and digital tools to support operational management, reporting, and productivity, including CRM systems.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and briefing senior stakeholders.

Knowledge and Understanding

· Understanding of place management and the role of Business Improvement Districts or similar partnership organisations.

· Knowledge of public realm services including cleaning, safety, maintenance, and environmental operations.

· Understanding of local government structures and how different city stakeholders operate and interact.

· Awareness of health and safety requirements, statutory compliance, and risk management in service delivery.

· Awareness of sustainability principles and their application to operational services.

Personal Attributes

· Delivery-focused and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership for outcomes.

· Collaborative and approachable, able to work effectively across teams and organisations.

· Calm and resilient, able to manage competing priorities and respond to operational issues as they arise.

· Curious and reflective, with a willingness to learn, adapt, and continuously improve.

· Strong alignment with The Fitzrovia Partnership’s values of Ambition, Excellence, Impact, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please send a max 2-page cover letter and CV by Monday 23 March at 11.59pm. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview w/c 30 March 2026

We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any questions or require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the selection process, then please contact us.