Contracts and business development manager jobs
Location-UK, London or London whereabouts
Department- Business Support
Reports to (Line Manager): Director of Finance and Business Support
Responsible for( Line managing): IT Officer and Operations Officer
Grade: E
Contract Type: Open-ended contract
About HelpAge
HelpAge International works with a diverse global network of around 200 organisations across 99 countries to promote the rights of older people to lead dignified, healthy and secure lives.
Through partnership and collaborations, we work to ensure the inclusion of older people across society and strive to deliver a just and fair world for everyone as they get older. Our work is driven by our desire to achieve real impact for older people, to be inclusive, to work in partnership and to learn from our shared experience.
About the Job
The IT & Operations Manager plays a senior leadership role within the Business Support Department, providing strategic oversight of global operations and IT services to enable HelpAge International to deliver its 2030 Strategy, Ageing in a Just World.
The role is responsible for leading the development and delivery of operational and IT services that support evolving ways of working, partner-led programming, and the localisation agenda. The post holder ensures robust systems, processes, risk management, and compliance across operations, IT, and cybersecurity, and works collaboratively across the organisation to support effective service delivery, decision-making, and organisational resilience.
Key areas for impact/influence and responsibilities
To make an impact and influence, the role holder will:
Strategic Operations & IT Leadership
· Lead the development and delivery of the annual Operations & IT plan, budget, and reporting.
· Provide oversight of operational performance through Business Intelligence (BI), KPIs, and regular analysis.
· Manage the Operations & IT risk register, including operational, IT, and cybersecurity risks and incidents.
Operational Systems, Policies, and Services
· Lead and support the delivery of policies, processes, and tools across key operational areas, including contract and partnership management, data protection, environment, systems, and cybersecurity.
· Provide operational advice and support to Global Teams and clusters in London and overseas.
· Support localisation processes, including country office operations and office closures as required.
· Maintain the organisation’s IT resources and infrastructure ensuring they are adequate to our needs and fit for purpose.
· Ensure maintenance of the digital assets and equipment register.
IT Strategy and Digital Enablement
· Lead the organisation’s IT roadmap and delivery of key IT projects and digital tools.
· Ensure appropriate cybersecurity measures are in place and lead the management of cyber incidents.
· Ensure staff are equipped for safe and effective remote working, in collaboration with HR and Operations.
People Management and Collaboration
· Line manage Operations & IT staff and coordinate communities of practice across operational areas.
· Work closely with Business Partners, Global Impact, and Business Development teams to manage operational risks and strengthen partnership and contract management.
· Manage the Operations & IT budget and ensure efficient use of resources.
Skills and experience required
The successful candidate will bring:
· Experience managing projects and task groups to improve operational practice and processes.
· Strong analytical skills, including data analysis, reporting, and identification of trends.
· Knowledge of best practice across multiple operational areas such as partnership and contract management, data protection, security, environment, and IT.
· Experience delivering training and providing operational and IT support in an international organisation, both remotely and in person.
· Ability to provide efficient, responsive operational and administrative support within a changing organisational context.
· Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across teams, functions, and with external partners.
· Alignment with HelpAge values: impact, learning, partnership, and inclusion.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, including a detailed CV and a cover letter only demonstrating how their skills and experience align with the requirements of the role not later than the deadline 17 June 2026.
Please submit your application through the specified channel, clearly indicating the job title in the email subject. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interested and experienced candidates are requested to submit their CV &Cover Letter Only to the email provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role of Senior Events and Partnerships Manager will lead the Events and Partnerships Teams to deliver their strategy and plans. Working with the Head of Public Fundraising the Senior Events and Partnerships Manager will carry out a programme of continuous improvement to shape our programme of events for supporters, the local community, our children, young people and their families and retain and grow our partnerships and community fundraising programmes. This work is vital in helping us to achieve our strategic aims of increasing our net contribution and growing our supporter base.
The successful candidate will proactively lead our Events Team to review and overhaul our current events programme before implementing a varied and exciting refreshed programme which will engage new and current supporters as well as the local community and our children, young people and their families. They will also lead our Partnerships Team to develop and maintain and grow long-term, high value and multifaceted community, group and corporate partnerships to maximise income, value and influence for The Children’s Trust. You will lead a small team of events and partnerships managers to secure and manage a range of new and existing partnerships and events (including owned and third party).
Income generation and strategy
- Lead the implementation and delivery of the strategy for the Events and Partnerships teams and work with the Head of Public Fundraising and the teams to develop and review strategies to maximise income from events and partnerships
- Utilise audience insight to develop a broad and innovative range of income generating products to engage new and steward existing partners (including community supporters, businesses, groups and schools)
- Lead the Events team to review and overhaul our current events programme so that we are maximising net income and ROI as well as meeting the needs of our supporters and local community, and building connections and long-term relationships with our events supporters
- Manage partnership pipeline including building opportunities with new businesses to increase the range, value and number of partnerships for The Children’s Trust
- Work with the Partnerships team to implement processes that streamline and integrate relationship management across the team
- Lead the team to maximise growth and opportunities from businesses, community supporters, groups and schools through supporter journeys, stewardship, and cross-sell
- Work across the Retail, Fundraising and Communications directorate to maximise opportunities for contact mapping, cross-sell and support the activity of other teams within the directorate (including but not limited to stock donations, sponsorship of committee-led events, pro bono support, gifts in kind etc.)
Events and relationship management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing corporate partners, groups, supporters, senior volunteers and committees
- Work with the Events and Partnerships Managers to create account plans for corporate partners, groups and schools, as well as supporter journeys for community supporters and participants in our events programme
- Work with Events and Partnerships team to ensure that we are maximising opportunities within our relationships, achieving long-term growth and retention of all supporters and working with teams across the directorate to cross-sell other appropriate opportunities for support
- Develop relationships with colleagues across the Public Fundraising Team, wider directorate and organisation to ensure that opportunities for engagement, integration and promotion of events and partnerships are maximised and publicised
- Bring the Events and Partnerships teams together to ensure that we are seizing opportunities to integrate the programmes, for instance through corporate sponsorships of events, employee volunteering or participation, donated goods for raffles and auctions, match funding and more
Interview date: TBC
Staff benefits include free staff parking, and more… read more below
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits on our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Head of Business Operations
Salary: £40,000 per annum (£32,000 per annum pro rata) + 10% company pension on successful completion of probation
Contract: Permanent
Base: The Brain Charity, Norton Street, Liverpool, L3 8LR
Hours: Part Time - 30 hours per week
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer
Direct Reports: 4
Summary of Role
The Head of Business Operations will play a key leadership role within The Brain Charity, leading and overseeing the effective and safe delivery of a range of business and operational activities. This includes responsibility for premises management, health and safety, data protection compliance, ICT systems, and operational services such as room hire and café provision.
Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and senior colleagues, the role will ensure that systems, processes and services run efficiently, meet regulatory requirements, and support the charity’s wider objectives. The postholder will also lead on continuous improvement, oversee operational performance, manage budgets and commercial activities, and develop sustainable income-generating services that support people living with neurological conditions.
Key Responsibilities
Management of Physical Assets
- Hold responsibility for the organisation’s assets register.
- Ensure that all buildings owned by the organisation and their fixtures and fittings are maintained to a high standard in a cost-effective way.
Health & Safety, Security & Business Continuity
- Provide leadership and assurance on the effectiveness of Health & Safety controls across the organisation.
- Ensure the safe, secure and continuous operation of the charity’s premises, including oversight of access arrangements, security controls, and incident response.
- Ensure Health & Safety and food safety policies are in place, effectively implemented, embedded into day-to-day operations, and consistently monitored to maintain full compliance across all operational activities.
- Ensure statutory checks, monitoring activities and remedial actions are completed, documented and reviewed in line with regulatory requirements.
- Maintain organisational readiness for incidents affecting premises safety, security, or continuity of service delivery, and act as the designated Deputy within the Business Continuity Plan, carrying out responsibilities in line with the defined scope and actions of the plan.
- Act as a designated security key holder and first point of contact for premises alarm activations and building security incidents, ensuring appropriate timely response and escalation.
Data Protection & GDPR
- Support and contribute to ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection legislation across the organisation.
- Support the CEO and senior leadership team in meeting data protection responsibilities, including compliance reporting and engagement with the ICO and Subject Access Requests where required.
ICT, Digital & Systems Oversight
- Provide oversight of ICT infrastructure, Microsoft 365 accounts and CRM systems, ensuring they support operational and business objectives.
- Produce and present quarterly reports covering ICT performance, KPIs, system risks and improvement activity.
- Manage supplier relationships and contracts for IT support services, including due diligence, contract management and renewal.
- Support ICT and CRM development initiatives in line with organisational priorities.
- Ensure compliance with Cyber Essentials requirements and oversee the organisation’s cyber security posture.
Operational Management
- Take responsibility for improving the performance, productivity, efficiency, and profitability of the café, room hire services.
- Work collaboratively with the Communications Team to support the promotion and advertising of business activities, including room hire and café services.
- Lead and manage facilities refurbishment and improvement projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
- Oversee contractor engagement ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and contractual requirements during works.
- Ensure appropriate insurance policies are in place, regularly reviewed and maintained in line with organisational risk exposure.
- Act as the operational lead for insurance-related matters, including renewals and claims support.
- Support the CEO and Trustee Board with financial matters relating to business activities as required.
- Monitor and analyse business data, producing reports and delivering presentations to senior management and the trustee board.
Financial Management
- Set and manage budgets for existing product and service delivery.
- Forecast sales targets and monitor progress against these.
- Support the CEO and Trustee Board with financial matters related to business activities as required.
People Management
- Take responsibility for being up to date with the charity’s current policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to by all staff within your department.
- Monitor, performance manage and improve the efficiency of all direct reports.
- Support the professional development of all direct reports.
- Provide ongoing and regular formal supervision through the organisation’s supervision and appraisal framework.
- Motivate staff to achieve their KPIs through quality controls.
- Monitor, train and support all volunteers.
- Delegate tasks to achieve the overall aims of the organisation in line with own responsibilities.
- Contribute to The Brain Charity management rota when required.
Other
- Take responsibility for being up to date with the charity’s current policies and procedures and to adhere to these.
- Actively support promotional and fundraising events for The Brain Charity, attending a minimum of 1 fundraising or client-focussed event over the course of a year.
- Assist and support volunteers within the team as and when required.
- Carry out any other reasonable tasks which may be required by the charity from time to time.
- Regularly provide cover for all aspects of the department you belong to during any absence relating to your colleagues.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Safe Haven Sussex CIC is a non-profit community interest company providing accommodation and support for vulnerable adults who have been homeless or vulnerably housed. The Seagull Project is a medium-support service providing housing for up to 40 residents across 7 properties in Brighton and Hove. The Seagull Project takes a harm-reduction approach, supporting individuals with a range of complex and multiple support needs, which may include the active use of substances.
The Seagull Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of the service and manage a team of Support Coordinators, ensuring a high standard of person-centred and trauma informed support is consistently provided to residents. In addition, the Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the team to manage risk, enabling residents to live safely and are supported to work toward their goals. A comprehensive understanding of safeguarding procedures and risk management is necessary for this role.
Job Type: Full-time, 1 year contract with possibility of extension.
Schedule: Monday - Friday (9am-5pm).
A full driving licence, use of a vehicle and business insurance is essential for the role.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the referrals and assessments process, working closely with Brighton and Hove City Council.
- Attend regular meetings with the Supported Housing and Commissioning Team, providing relevant updates about the service and residents.
- Support the welfare team with incidents and provide out of hours support on designated days, in line with the on call rota.
- Work in partnership with local services to provide comprehensive and holistic support.
- Ensure staff deliver support within a trauma-informed framework, aligning with the objectives of the Local Authority.
- Work toward organisational and Brighton and Hove City Council targets.
- Support the team to coordinate and accompany residents to key appointments, including but not limited to GP visits, recovery services and probation meetings.
- Manage a team of three Support Coordinators and a Team Leader, providing regular work reviews, casework supervisions and team meetings.
- Produce monthly reports about the service, to be shared with the Head of Service and Directors.
- Work collaboratively with the Finance Manager to address longstanding challenges relating to rent and service charge.
- To promote a harm-reduction approach to the management of incidents, with the aim of supporting residents to maintain their housing.
- Conduct critical incident debriefs and provide emotional and psychological support to the team, whilst signposting to the Employee Assistance Scheme and other relevant specialist support.
- Work with the team to create support plans and risk assessments, ensuring these are reviewed and updated regularly.
Experience:
- 1 year supporting vulnerable adults.
- 1 year experience leading, supervising or managing a team.
- Experience in a similar or related role, with a good understanding of the sector.
Benefits:
- Potential early finish on a Friday
- 25 days of A/L, increasing again after first year of employment.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - incudes access to short term counselling and wellbeing support.
- Monthly wellbeing activities - such as badminton and bowling.
- Annual team building event.
- Office closed on bank holidays.
- Refreshments.
- Training and development opportunities.
Offering a safe home, support, and hope for the future
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
It’s an exciting time to join War Child. We are sector-leading in our heritage, connections and relationships across music, gaming and events, with an incredible network of supporters ready to champion our work. Backed by a talented and ambitious team, we deliver bold, creative fundraising that inspires people to take action for children affected by conflict.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and relationship-driven partnerships professional with a passion for gaming to join our Gaming team at a pivotal moment of growth. You will help grow income and impact through gaming, building relationships with developers, publishers, platforms, creators and gaming communities to deliver creative and effective fundraising partnerships.
As Gaming Partnerships Executive, you will manage and grow a portfolio of existing gaming partners, identifying opportunities to deepen engagement and maximise their involvement in War Child campaigns. You will also support new business development, helping to build a strong pipeline of prospective partners and contributing to outreach, pitching and securing new collaborations.
Working closely with the Gaming Lead and wider Philanthropy and Partnerships department, you will help shape and deliver innovative campaigns at the intersection of gaming, streaming and digital fundraising. This includes supporting key partnerships such as Jingle Jam and contributing to campaign planning and delivery across the gaming calendar.
You will act as a visible ambassador for War Child within the gaming industry, attending events, building new connections and raising the profile of our work to unlock new opportunities for collaboration and income generation.
As part of our growing Philanthropy and Partnerships department, you will work closely with colleagues across Partnerships, Communications and Digital Marketing to develop strong pitches, proposals and activations that deliver real impact for children affected by war.
The team regularly comes together in our London office for collaboration, meetings and relationship-building, and the successful candidate will be expected to attend these in person where appropriate.
If you share our values and believe that children’s lives should not be torn apart by war, we want to hear from you.
Your role
The Gaming Partnerships Executive will work closely with the Gaming Lead to grow the team’s income sustainably by focusing primarily on business development and managing a portfolio of gaming relationships. You will seek out and build new relationships with developers, games publishers, platforms and gaming communities to contribute to the pipeline of new gaming partnerships and opportunities for War Child. You will also manage a portfolio of gaming relationships that will be called on to join our campaigns and activations throughout the year. As a key member of War Child’s award-winning Gaming team, you will have a direct impact on the lives of children who have been affected by conflict.
Your responsibilities
- Manage and grow a portfolio of gaming sector relationships, developing long-term engagement plans and identifying opportunities in support of our campaigns to increase strategic and income value..
- Support the delivery of our strategic partnership with Jingle Jam, as directed by the Gaming Partnerships Manager.
- With the Gaming Lead, build a pipeline of prospective gaming partners inclusive of developers, publishers, creators, platforms and the wider gaming community to support the sustainable growth of the Gaming Team.
- Personally lead on researching, approaching and securing new gaming partners, working towards your own new business target annually.
- Contribute to the development of pitches, proposals, cultivation plans and presentations to potential gaming partners
- Work collaboratively with the Gaming Team on developing and implementing the campaigns calendar.
- Build strong relationships with other teams in War Child (Partnerships, Communications, Digital Marketing), representing the Gaming Team where appropriate in working groups to enable smooth delivery of propositions, pitches, activations and campaigns.
- Act as a War Child Ambassador in the gaming industry, attending events and conferences to raise the profile of War Child and make new connections to support business development.
- Support the marketing and promotion of all gaming activations to maximise audience engagement.
- Contribute to team-wide income forecasting and annual planning processes.
- Use all tools available to ensure compliance and our ethical fundraising policy are adhered to, this includes partnership agreements, due diligence processes, CRM database management as well as GDPR and fundraising regulations.
- Contribute to creating a culture committed to the safeguarding of children and adults and compliant to War Child’s Safeguarding and PSEAH (Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment) Policies.
- We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace. All staff are expected to actively contribute to this by embedding principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into their day-to-day work, decision-making, and interactions with colleagues, partners, and supporters.
These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the role.
You are
- Knowledgeable about gaming or have worked in the sector and can demonstrate understanding of how to harness gaming communities and the industry more widely for fundraising purposes.
- Familiar with digital marketing and gaming platforms & services, e.g. Steam, Twitch, YouTube, Discord and Tiltify.
- Awareness of creator-led fundraising and community-driven campaigns and wider gaming culture.
- Able to demonstrate success in achieving financial targets through partnership management, account management, business development or sales activity, including identifying and developing new opportunities.
- An excellent communicator, confident in building and managing relationships with external and internal stakeholders with the ability to influence and negotiate.
- Able to use audience insight, engagement data or campaign performance metrics to inform partnership activity and decision-making.
- Creative and innovative thinker with the ability to develop new commercial ideas and translate into proposals that achieve results
- Proactive with a growth mindset, capable of managing and prioritising your own workload to ensure new business targets are met.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment, with the ability to respond proactively to new opportunities.
- Able to demonstrate success in contributing to projects or teamwork
- Able to maintain accurate records with the help of a Client Record Management system. Salesforce experience a plus
- Awareness of fundraising compliance, due diligence and partnership contracting processes
No child should be a part of war. Ever.
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About us
At CharityJob, we help charities find people who share their purpose, faster and more easily. We’re passionate about fair and effective recruitment and listening to our candidate and recruiter customers to improve our products, content and marketing.
We’re the number one job board in the UK for charities. And we provide leading technology to support our recruiters, including an applicant tracking system, as well as our sister networking platform, CharityConnect.
We’re motivated by the belief that great people power great causes. We’re a mission-led, commercially sustainable business that balances social impact with innovation, collaboration, and high standards of service. We have around 30 employees working for us across marketing, product, sales, software development and finance.
Our team cares deeply about the sector we serve and the experience of everyone who uses our platform. Working here means contributing to a product that helps charities thrive, while being part of a supportive, inclusive workplace where ideas are valued and personal development is encouraged.
About the role
We’re looking for a Senior Content Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. You’ll lead on all content across the organisation, including two blogs (our Career Advice blog for candidates and our Recruiter Insights blog for recruiters), our email and e-newsletter copy, sales collateral, product messaging, PR campaigns and anything else needing an expert editorial eye.
Annual leave: 25 days (+ bank holidays)
Reporting line: you’ll report to the Marketing Director and be part of the Marketing team.
Hours: 9am-5.30pm (with reduced hours of 9am – 5pm in December and August). Flexibility will be considered.
Working arrangements: this is a hybrid role, with two fixed days a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) working in the office.
Job application process: to apply, please send your CV and answer a few short screening questions.
We can only accept applications for this role from applicants who live in the UK.
Job description
What you’ll be working on:
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Regularly planning and producing content for the CharityJob blogs.
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Updating the content calendar with article revisions and new content in line with business needs, seasonal trends and sector updates.
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Continually monitoring and maintaining our existing blog content, including optimising performance, working with our external agency to fill content gaps and conducting keyword research to improve organic content reach.
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Leading on SEO across the organisation, including managing our relationship with our external agency, acting on their recommendations and liaising with our in-house development team.
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Working closely with the Senior CRM Manager to write copy for promotional and service emails and trigger campaigns.
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Working closely with our external agency to manage digital PR campaigns to raise awareness of CharityJob and our products with trade, local and national press.
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Editing product copy to make sure that the right messages and prompts appear in the right places and in the right tone of voice across our website and products to help achieve business objectives.
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Producing supporting or customer-facing documents for our sales team.
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Writing guides and other long-form content, and briefing designers to deliver a finished product.
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Managing content produced for and with CharityJob’s partner organisations.
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Copyediting and proofreading copy and documents across the organisation.
This job is for you if:
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You understand the role of content marketing in the overall marketing strategy and customer journey.
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You have excellent copywriting skills, particularly for email campaigns and landing pages.
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You have a good knowledge of SEO and Google Analytics (AI search would be a bonus)
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You can highlight key feature benefits in new software products and distil these into engaging content and copy.
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You have excellent proofreading and copyediting skills and a keen eye for detail.
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You’re used to successfully juggling multiple projects, working calmly under pressure and managing tight deadlines.
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You have some experience of working with and managing third-party suppliers.
We help charities find people who share their purpose, faster, easier and fairly.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with a great charity to recruit the Business Development Manager to help drive forward the charity mission at a crucial time, as they adapt to a changing funding landscape and build sustainable income for the future.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will play a key leadership role within the organisation. You’ll be responsible for developing and delivering income generation strategies, building strong partnerships, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
This is a hands on and varied role where you will:
- Lead and grow diverse income streams including grants, corporate partnerships, and community fundraising
- Develop compelling funding proposals and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities
- Build and maintain relationships with funders, donors, and stakeholders
- Oversee flagship fundraising events and support third-party fundraisers
- Line manage charity shop managers and nurture a network of volunteers
- Contribute to strategic planning and organisational development
- Represent the charity externally with confidence and professionalism
About You
We are looking for a proactive, organised and motivated individual who can think strategically while delivering practical results.
You will bring:
- Proven experience in fundraising, business development, or a similar role
- Strong track record in securing funding (grants, trusts, corporate, or individual giving)
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience managing events, campaigns, and stakeholder relationships
- Confidence in presenting, networking, and representing an organisation
- Strong organisational and analytical skills
- Experience managing staff or volunteers
- A collaborative, resilient, and adaptable approach
Experience within the charity sector and knowledge of fundraising regulations is desirable.
Full job description available upon request.
Salary: £35,229- £40,885 this will be pro rata of the 30 hours
Contract Type: permanent, part-time, Flexible (maximum 30 hours per week)
Location: Stockport
Application: Cv and Supporting statement to
Deadline: On rolling basis
If you’re interested and would like to review a full job description, please contact Lucy at Harris Hill.
As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.
Here at the Royal British Legion, we are currently embarking on an exciting new phase with our Customer, Technology and Change directorate. Together this team, covering Technology, Data Protection and our Transformation Management Office, takes great pride in supporting across RBL with all things technology, security, digital, data, programme management and change initiatives. It’s a great time to join as our organisation begins to drive our new 10 year strategy and ensures we are best able to continue to make a difference to our Armed Forces community now and for the future.
Based in our Technology team, the Technology Delivery Manager will play a critical role in the successful delivery of technology projects and workstreams, responsible for leading and delivering a broad range of technology initiatives from complex projects to smaller enhancements.
Reporting to our Head of Technology Demand and Delivery, key responsibilities will include:
- Lead and manage the full lifecycle of technology change aligned with the Solution Delivery Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Utilise a blend of agile and traditional methodologies to improve the quality, speed and customer satisfaction of technology change whilst ensuring appropriate governance structure and controls are in place
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including business sponsors, project team members, technical teams and vendors
- Possess a strong understanding of technology concepts and trends relevant to RBL and the Not-for-Profit sector
- Co-ordinate and contribute to Change Impact Assessments to ensure change needs are fully understood
- Adopt and champion the standards, frameworks, templates, tools and methodologies defined by the Head of Technology Demand and Delivery
As a recognised subject matter expert, the Technology Delivery Manager will bring strong project delivery expertise, highly effective stakeholder management, and the ability to communicate confidently and transparently with both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring that technology change is well-planned, well-governed and successful.
You will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there, with occasional travel (incl. for monthly team meetings).
Employee benefits include –
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Job Summary
To manage and ensure control of the funding, financial and corporate resources of the Charity to ensure a financially secure service, delivering value for money.
Work with the Co-Directors to advise and develop the financial strategy, model new projects, prepare annual and project budgets, and report on financial performance, contributing to the overall future strategic direction of the Charity.
Manage the day-to-day finances for the Charity. Ensure all aspects of the financial systems are accurate and up to date, including banking, sales and purchase ledgers, payroll and cash management.
The postholder is expected to foster excellent working relationships with all staff, volunteers, senior colleagues and trustees.
The postholder will be expected to attend the following meeting groups:
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Monthly All Staff: regular attendance
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GDPR/Data Working Group
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Finance and Income Generation (FING) Committee Meetings
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Responsibilities to and attendance at all other meetings: attendance only as and when required and/or at the direction of the Co-Directors
Key Responsibilities
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Supervision and management of Senior Finance & Admin Officer (SFAO)
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Day to Day Financial Management
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Provision of accurate reports to Board and senior managers
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Payroll, Pensions, and Tax Management overview and control
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Budget Process Management
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Statutory Reporting & Charity compliance
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Account Management – Key Suppliers/Contractors
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Financial Risk Management
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Governance support to FING Committee and Trustees
Core External Relationships
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Payroll Provider
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TPT Pensions
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HMRC
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All Banks
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Charity Commission
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Companies House
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Charity Auditors
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IT Contractor & Insurers
Day to Day Financial Management
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Regularly review and maintain financial policies and procedures.
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Review the monthly reconciliations carried out by the SFAO thereby ensuring all transactions are properly and efficiently recorded.
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Oversee the management and appropriate allocation of Restricted Funds, ensuring the monies are allocated according to the donor’s wishes and ensure that records are always maintained
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Regularly review and make recommendations for improvements to financial controls and ensuring methods are documented and made clear to staff.
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Support with funding bids and reports back to donors
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Management of all charity bank accounts, acting as authorised signatory with Banks
Payroll, Pensions and Tax Management
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Supervise the payroll process carried out by SFAO
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Responsible for the effective management Charity’s Pension Scheme
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Ensure payments to HMRC are made accurately and on time, and ensure all available allowances are claimed.
Budget Process Management
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Take the lead on preparing the Annual Budget, working closely with SLT to capture all spending plans Develop and run a process which is thorough, consistent and inclusive of all managers.
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Alongside the Co-Director, present the Draft Budget to Board for approval
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Present monthly management accounts and Cost Centre reports for all managers
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Work closely with all SLT to ensure they fully understand their budgets and ongoing organisational performance against budget
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Monitor variations against spend and integrate within an overall Cashflow analysis
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Recommend corrective actions to Co- Directors and/or Board as necessary
Statutory Reporting & Charity compliance
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Act as lead member of staff with the Charity’s Auditors
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Oversee the preparation of the Annual Accounts plus any supporting papers required to enable an efficient and effective annual audit to take place
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Maintain fixed asset register and inventory of all equipment contracts/agreements
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Ensure the Charity is fully compliant with statutory bodies and key external institutions, and act as lead on behalf of the charity with the following bodies:
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Charity Commission
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Companies House
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Pensions Regulator
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HMRC
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Valuation Office
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All Banks
Account Management – Key Suppliers/Contractors
Insurance
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Take the lead in managing the insurance renewals process, and ensure that a comprehensive suite of insurances is in place to cover key risks across the Charity
Financial Risk Management
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Ensure appropriate financial risk management techniques and controls are in place at strategic and operational levels.
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Develop, update and produce long term cashflow forecasts to evidence that the Charity can operate as a going concern.
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Provide up-to-date dashboards and reports of the financial position, projections and scenarios, considering the financial implications of alternative business models, advice on new and current business income generation initiatives and analysis of financial risk and performance.
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Work with the Co-Directors, to ensure that the appropriate processes are in place for the long-term financial viability of the charity, advising on the financial consequences of proposed actions
Governance support to FING Committee and Trustees
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Assist the Chair of FING Committee (Treasurer)
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Prepare all associated papers and minutes
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Prepare finance papers for Treasurer to deliver to Board of Trustees
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Attend Board of Trustees meetings and present information as requested
General
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Postholder to adhere to their relevant Code of Ethics as laid down by their professional body, being mindful that adherence to the code takes precedence over charity policy and practice should a conflict ever arise. [NB Sections A + C of the current professional code are applicable.]
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Keep abreast of financial developments across the charity sector and ensure any opportunities for tax reliefs, cost reduction, value for money and more effective systems are seized as appropriate.
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Undertake any other duties as determined by the Co-Directors.
Personal Specification
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Personally committed to Caring in Bristol’s vision and values and collaboration-focused method of work.
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Committed to reflection and learning, including sharing failures and uncertainties; openly taking feedback from the team and members of the community on your behaviour and work.
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Bring ideas for improvements and is open and honest in all communications where relevant and appropriate.
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Awareness of your own needs: the homelessness sector can be challenging – you will be good at knowing your limits under pressure and will be confident to ask for help when you need it. You will receive support from your team, and we are keen to nurture an environment where no-one feels worried about asking for help or support when they need it.
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Resilience working under pressure, ability, and willingness to both give and take constructive feedback.
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Willingness to work the extra hours where needed, with a flexible working policy.
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Growing levels of self-awareness, including an understanding of how your background has shaped the opportunities afforded to you and how you relate to people from different backgrounds to you.
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Willing to develop emotional intelligence, including a growing ability to empathise with and appreciate others, creating opportunities for those you work with to grow.
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A passion for social justice and to change Bristol for the better.
Essential
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Minimum part qualified accountant or qualified by experience with strong financial management experience, with an ability to understand the practical impact of finance decisions and processes across the whole charity.
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Specialist knowledge of Charities required, including Charity SORP guidance and procedures, underpinned by strong theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
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Ability to work with the Co-directors to lead the formulation of long-term financial plans and strategies which will influence the long-term direction of the charity.
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Experience in developing major finance policy development.
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Experience in budgeting and financial planning.
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Experience in management accounting.
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Ability to receive, process and provide highly complex or sensitive financial information including ability to analyse and clearly communicate financial information.
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Strong IT skills including the Microsoft Office suite, in particular Excel, and experience of using databases.
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Solid organisational skills including consistency, accuracy, and an eye for detail.
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Experience of line management and supporting and developing staff.
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Knowledge and understanding of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion practices.
Desirable
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Experience in using QuickBooks accounting software is desirable or transferrable knowledge of similar online accounting packages.
First stage interviews to take place on 17 June 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: New Business Manager
Reporting To: Head of Corporate Partnerships
Manages: New Business Officer
Location: Remote (Occasional travel to Leicester Office & other UK locations as necessary)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £37,286 - £43,466 (appointments are typically made at the lower end of the salary range)
Hours: Full time (36 hours per week, flexible).
About Home-Start UK
Home-Start is a federated charity consisting of a central national office – Home-Start UK - and over 170 geographically dispersed local Home-Start organisations, all working together under the same identity.
We recognise that being a parent has never been easy. Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to work alongside parents to overcome the challenges they are facing. We work with parents to build on their strengths and give them the support that they tell us they need. We offer no judgement – just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. This peer-to-peer support is key to the difference Home-Start makes and often our volunteers have lived experience of the challenges their families are facing themselves.
About The Role
We’re looking for a proactive and driven New Business Manager to grow our corporate partnerships and generate new income for Home-Start UK, helping us support more families across the UK. This role also includes line management responsibility for the New Business Officer.
Home-Start is a federated charity consisting of a central national office – Home-Start UK - and over 170 geographically dispersed local Home-Start organisations, all working together under the same identity.
While our impact is delivered locally through this network, this role focuses on securing and growing partnerships at a national level for Home-Start UK.
Every day, families face challenges that can feel overwhelming. By building strong partnerships with companies, we can reach more families, earlier, and make a lasting difference.
This is an exciting time to join as we grow our corporate partnerships and invest in new opportunities to increase our impact.
You’ll lead relationships from first contact through to securing agreements, working closely with colleagues across Home-Start UK. You’ll also draw on insight from our network of local services to shape compelling partnership opportunities and clearly demonstrate impact.
We’ve recently worked with a consultancy to develop a refreshed approach to corporate fundraising, and this role will play a key part in bringing that to life. You’ll have the opportunity to shape and lead our new business approach—helping to re-energise how we identify opportunities, engage partners, and grow income.
The people at Home-Start are its most important resource. Home-Start UK has been accredited with Investors in People since March 2005, which recognises the commitment we give to developing our staff.
Benefits of working for Home-Start
- Flexible working
- Family friendly policy
- PayCare health cash plan
- Enhanced employer contribution pension
- Learning and development
- DAS Employee Assistance
If this sounds like your kind of opportunity, then we want to hear from you!
The closing date for applications is Friday 19th June at 4pm.
First stage interviews will take place virtually on week commencing 29th June.
Second stage interviews will take place virtually on week commencing 6th July.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Home-Start UK is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity. We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability.
No agencies please.
Warwickshire & Solihull Community and Voluntary Action
is recruiting
Area Programme and Development Manager (Solihull)
£44,088 per annum pro rata
30 hours per week
Permanent subject to funding
Hybrid/Office (The Core, Solihull) with regular travel
across Solihull and occasionally Warwickshire and Birmingham
About CAVA
CAVA provides infrastructure support to the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector across Warwickshire and Solihull. CAVA also works heavily in partnership with its respective organisations in both Birmingham and Coventry, collaborating across the landscape to reduce inequality. CAVA operates as a Volunteer Centre and delivers projects that support social and community action through the voices and engagement of local people.
CAVA has offices based in Leamington Spa, Nuneaton, Rugby, Stratford-Upon-Avon and a dedicated office space within a shared Community Hub in Solihull.
Area Programme and Development Manager
Area Programme and Development Manager will work as part of the Management Team and are key ambassadors for the organisation and the wider VCFSE. They provide leadership and accountability for the work of CAVA, overseeing and growing our position and portfolio of work as the VCFSE Infrastructure organisation for both Solihull and Warwickshire. The manager also occasionally works in partnership with the Board of Trustees on matters related to strategy and governance.
The Opportunity
The Area Programme and Development Manager will provide management and leadership of CAVA’s Solihull portfolio, which is at an evolving and exciting phase of integration across the Borough.
The Area Programme and Development Manager has a key role in leading and shaping CAVA’s presence in Solihull, working strategically alongside the Board and Management Team, to lead the organisation into its next era of growth and delivery.
The Area Programme and Development Manager has a key role and responsibility representing voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise groups and organisations, providing a strong and confident voice on behalf of the sector as we work alongside partners from the Public, NHS and the wider Integrated Care System (ICS).
The remit provides the successful candidate the opportunity to make a significant impact to reduce inequality within communities by supporting the VCFSE sector and working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, especially through prevention, early intervention and community engagement.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (please see Job Description for full details)
- Leadership and Management of the Solihull programme portfolio (including public sector contract) and CAVA Strategy
- Line Management of a small, focussed team
- Strategy, Planning and Control in line with need, compliance, business planning, lead areas
- Financial Management including setting and managing budgets and risk in line with sustainability and financial controls/compliance
- External Representation and Partnership Working across the landscape, provide the voice of the sector and working in collaboration, alongside public VCFSE, private, public and statutory sector partners
- Income Generation and Growth through the writing of tender and funding applications, evaluation and funding returns/reports and including other fundraising strategies
- Office Management environment within your area in line with regulatory policies, procedures and delivery need
- Corporate Support and Team Participation in wider, CAVA activity and events
What We're Looking For:
We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual with evidence of:
- strong programme leadership and management experience and skills
- a strong and analytical eye for detail supporting contract management in line with KPI’s and budgets
- ideally, a background of working in the VCFSE sector
- confident, objective and effective voice and communication skills at all levels
- collaborative skills working as part of a supportive Senior Management Team
- a commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and reducing inequality
- a ‘can do’ approach to work and objective thinker and problem solver
- skills and experience of writing tenders and funding applications
Values
All employees are expected to demonstrate CAVA’s values by working positively as part of a team, delivering high quality services where all are supported and encouraged and to promote an ethos which values and encourages equality and diversity within the organisation and is respected through the VCFSE.
To apply for this role, you are required to hold a driving licence and have use of a car for work purposes. Flexibility to undertake occasional work out of contracted hours is essential for this role.
Competitive salary and benefits package including enrolment with an employee assistance programme of support.
If you think you fit the brief for this exciting role, please view the job opportunity on our website and submit your CV, accompanied by a covering letter which outlines why you would like this job and what you could contribute, focusing on the criteria detailed in the job description and person specification Letters should be no more than 3 sides and if typed, no smaller than size 11 font.
Closing Date: Monday 29th June 2026 at 10am
Interviews: Monday 13th July 2026
No agencies please
WCAVA is an equal opportunities employer
‘Putting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion into Practice’
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Shape the partnerships that strengthen sight loss services across Greater Manchester. As Strategic Partnerships Manager at Henshaws, you will open doors across health, public sector, business and community networks, turning relationships into sustainable income and lasting impact.
Location: Greater Manchester office, with travel required
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week. We welcome interest from applicants who may prefer to work part time
Weeks per year: 52
Salary: £23.06 per hour, £41,969.20 per annum
Annual leave: 5 weeks plus 10 bank holidays
Closing date: 12 noon, 14 June 2026
DBS: Enhanced DBS check with the child barring list required
About the role
We are looking for a confident and proactive Strategic Partnerships Manager to help grow sustainable income and strengthen Henshaws Sight Loss Services across Greater Manchester.
This is a key role for someone who can spot opportunities, build influential relationships and turn conversations into contracts, partnerships and income. You will work across public sector commissioning, corporate partnerships, VCSE networks, community organisations and wider Greater Manchester systems to help position Henshaws as a trusted partner in sight loss support.
You will identify and pursue opportunities with NHS, Local Authority, ICS and ICB partners, public health, social care, SEND and sight loss pathways. You will also grow corporate income through proactive prospecting, sponsorship approaches, employer engagement and partnership development.
Working closely with our Sight Loss operational teams, you will help shape service models, proposals, bids and tenders that reflect local need and clearly demonstrate the impact of Henshaws work.
What you will be doing
You will:
- Identify and develop commissioning, contract and funding opportunities across Greater Manchester.
- Build relationships with NHS, Local Authority, public health, social care, VCSE, corporate and community partners.
- Lead activity across the commissioning cycle, including horizon scanning, relationship building, tender development, pricing input and mobilisation support.
- Work with Sight Loss operational teams to shape service models, delivery plans, outcome frameworks and costed proposals.
- Develop compelling corporate proposals and pitches that clearly show social value, impact and return on investment.
- Build and manage a structured pipeline of prospects, tracking activity from first contact through to secured income.
- Represent Henshaws at Greater Manchester meetings, locality groups, VCSE alliances, prevention networks and sight loss sector forums.
- Support collaborative or joint bid opportunities where partnership working strengthens Henshaws position.
- Contribute to wider fundraising activity, including events, supporter stewardship and departmental initiatives.
- Produce reports, forecasts and performance updates to support decision making and future planning.
About you
- We are looking for someone who is opportunity focused, resilient and confident building relationships with senior decision makers.
- You will have experience in business development, sales, income generation or strategic partnerships within a target driven environment. You will understand the sales cycle, from prospecting and first contact through to scoping, pitching, negotiation and relationship management.
- You will be confident preparing bids, tenders or commercial proposals, and able to translate service knowledge, financial information and policy priorities into strong, persuasive proposals.
- You will be highly organised, comfortable managing a structured pipeline, and able to balance competing priorities while maintaining momentum.
- Experience within a charity, VCSE, health or education setting would be valuable. Experience engaging with public sector bodies such as the NHS or Local Authorities would also be beneficial, but we welcome applicants with strong transferable experience and the willingness to quickly develop knowledge of the sight loss landscape.
Our values
At Henshaws, our values guide how we work with the people we support, our colleagues, partners and supporters.
- Ambition - You will help us grow sustainable income by spotting opportunities, building strategic partnerships and strengthening our impact across Greater Manchester.
- Respect - You will build trusted, professional relationships across public sector, corporate, VCSE and community networks, acting with integrity in every interaction.
- Empowerment - You will help partners understand the difference they can make, working with colleagues and stakeholders to create services and opportunities that support people to thrive.
Why join Henshaws?
You will be joining a charity with a clear purpose and a strong commitment to supporting people living with sight loss and a range of disabilities.
This role offers the chance to shape meaningful partnerships across Greater Manchester, influence local systems and help secure the income that strengthens vital sight loss services.
We welcome interest from applicants who may prefer to work part time, and we offer 5 weeks annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.
Additional information
Henshaws welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We will make reasonable adjustments for applicants who require support due to a disability.
Henshaws is committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children. The successful candidate may be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check, including relevant barring lists.
Closing date: 12 noon, 14 June 2026
Supporting people with sight loss and other disabilities across the North of England to live, learn and thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Partnerships and Engagement Manager
As part of our ambition to reach more families and secure the long-term sustainability of services, we are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Partnerships and Engagement Manager to help expand our client’s profile, build meaningful partnerships, and create new opportunities for support across the South West.
This is a newly created and strategically important role focused on developing new relationships with businesses, community organisations, professional networks, and other stakeholders who share a commitment to improving outcomes for children with disabilities and additional needs.
Position: Partnerships and Engagement Manager
Location: Home-based with regular travel across the South West and attendance at the National Therapy Assessment Centre, Bridgwater.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £37,000 - £41,250 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 7th July 2026
About the Role
Through the evidence-based Therapy Programmes and National Therapy Assessment Centre in Bridgwater, the organisation delivers life-changing outcomes for families across the UK. Acting as a key ambassador, you will represent the charity across the region, identifying opportunities to raise awareness, build engagement, and develop partnerships that support this work.
You will help maximise the Therapy Assessment Centre as an engagement hub, encouraging prospective supporters and partners to visit, learn more about the services, and get involved meaningfully.
Working with fundraising, communications, retail, and service delivery teams, you will strengthen regional presence, generate support, increase awareness, and contribute to sustainable income growth through corporate partnerships, Charity of the Year relationships, community engagement, networking, and strategic introductions.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Regional Partnerships & Engagement
- Partnership Development
- Corporate Partnerships & Charity of the Year Opportunities
- Networking, Outreach & Profile Raising
- National Therapy Assessment Centre Engagement
- Income Generation & Opportunity Development
- Collaboration & Organisational Development
- Governance, Compliance & Reporting
You will spend significant time meeting supporters, partners, and stakeholders across the South West. Applicants should therefore be based within the region and comfortable with regular travel, including visits to Bridgwater, as well as attendance at networking, partnership, and engagement events.
About You
While experience within the charity sector or fundraising would be advantageous, it is not essential. We are equally interested in candidates with strong networking, business development, account management, partnership development, sales, marketing, or stakeholder engagement experience. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who enjoys meeting people, building relationships, identifying opportunities, and nurturing partnerships that deliver long-term value.
This role is ideally suited to someone who is self-motivated, confident in representing an organisation externally and passionate about creating connections that make a meaningful difference.
The role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families whilst developing a rewarding career within an ambitious charity. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the charity’s future, building the relationships, partnerships and profile needed to ensure more children and families can access our life-changing support for years to come.
You will have experience of:
- Relationship development, business development, partnership management, stakeholder engagement, account management, sales, membership development, or income-generating activity.
- Developing new opportunities, partnerships, or strategic relationships.
- Influencing, and relationship-building
- Managing pipelines, opportunities, or stakeholder relationships through to successful outcomes.
You will need to have a full driving licence, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel extensively across the South West.
The charity is an equal opportunities employer and celebrates diversity, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all employees.
Other roles you may have experience with could include Fundraising, Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Business Development Officer, Business Development Executive, Account Manager, Sales, Marketing Officer, Marketing Executive, Partnerships Officer, Engagement Officer.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
Job Summary: The Operational Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership across regional and national services ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, innovative and evidence-informed services.
Working closely with the PAC-UK Senior Leadership Team the postholder will drive service improvement, embed best practice and support staff development across regional and national teams
The role will also contribute to shaping national approaches through local insight, ensuring that services align with PAC-UK’s strategic priorities, relevant legislation and Family Action’s values and policies.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
1.To manage, support and supervise Practice Managers to ensure that the services provided are efficient, effective, offer high quality and work to measurable outcomes.
2.To have overall responsibility for ensuring that Practice Managers are making the best use of resources by overseeing the annual budget-setting process and by closely monitoring income and expenditure on a regular basis with Senior Leadership Team Members.
3. Assist Practice Managers in the allocation of cases, management of caseloads drawing on contract monitoring data to support decision making
3.To work with Practice Managers to make sure that all commissioned services meet their performance targets and comply with the relevant contract monitoring and reporting arrangements. Including preparing performance data, presenting monitoring reports at commissioner meetings.
4. To manage, support and develop PAC-UK volunteers which includes robust inductions, supervision and opportunities for additional trainings and developments relevant to the role.
5. To lead on and support the development of PAC-UK's voice and influence work (including ongoing co-design and co-production of services and leading on events such as National Adoption week alongside other regional/national voice and influence events.
6.To ensure that all projects are fully compliant with Family Action’s Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults policies, procedures and practice standards.
7.To oversee the safe recruitment of new members of staff, and to make sure that all members of staff have coherent job descriptions, are properly inducted, receive regular supervision, are subject to an annual performance appraisal and have up-to-date development plans.
8.To be a passionate advocate for service user participation and involvement: children, young people and adults, and to work with Practice Managers to increase the opportunities for service users to influence and shape the way adoption services are designed, developed and delivered, including oversight of volunteers.
9.To support Practice Manager in setting and implementing Continuous Service Development Plans, Practice Wheels, Open to closure pathways and logic models as part of a commitment to continuous service improvement.
10.To identify gaps and any shortfalls in performance and, by working collaboratively with staff and Practice Managers to develop practical solutions to address them.
11.To promote a positive public image of Family Action to increase public and professional awareness of Family Action’s work and support the Senior Leadership team in securing new and re-commissioned contracts.
12. With close support of the Senior Leadership team, manage service budgets to ensure sustainability and value for money. Identify and respond to financial and performance risks and prepare business cases and financial plans for service development.
13.To develop good working relationships with funders, commissioners and other key stakeholders within the Adoption Sector and to contribute to local strategic and national Adoption initiatives, as appropriate.
14.To ensure the implementation of Family Action’s Diversity & Equality Policy and our Ethical Policy in every aspect of your work and positively promote the principles of these policies amongst colleagues, service users and other members of the community.
15.To comply with Family Action’s Health and Safety Policy, Data Protection Policy and to protect your own and others’ health, safety and welfare.
16.To work flexibly as may be required by the needs of the service and carry out any other reasonable duties as required.
17. To have strong safeguarding understanding and experience and act as safeguarding lead in conjunction with other Operational Managers and the National Lead.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
We are looking for an experienced and highly organised grant manager with exceptional communication and relationship building skills, to manage all aspects of grants from The Christie Charity to the NHS Trust.
The role will take responsibility for collating project information and supporting internal teams to communicate and demonstrate project impact and ensure accountability to our external partners and audiences.
This is an exciting time to join The Christie charity as we embark on a period of transformational growth with the launch of key capital appeals enabling us to see a real step change in our income. We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our successful fundraising team at this exciting time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.






