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Job Title: Social Investment Manager
(Please note: The role title internally is System Investment Manager)
Contract Type: Permanent
Full time: 34.5 hours a week
Location: Mobile Worker - there is an expectation that there will be frequent travel to meet partners across the UK.
Salary Range: £55,500 - £60,500

About us

At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.

Role: You’ll drive forward Macmillan’s social investment programme and manage our existing and growing portfolio of healthcare improvement projects. You’ll also help design and test new funding approaches that enable us to leverage impact for communities. This will involve developing innovative projects focused on future business models and secure partnerships that create systemic change.

Full details of the role and responsibilities can be found in the attached role profile.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Expert knowledge of social investment and building investment portfolios.
• Strong understanding of financial modelling and analysis and sound awareness of NHS funding systems and commissioning
• Experience using data, commercials, and business model insight to shape investment strategies and plans, develop propositions and measure and evaluate performance.
• A strong track record in building effective client relationships and influencing senior stakeholders
• Experience working in matrix structures and multidisciplinary environments ideally across NHS and community partner networks

This role is for you.... if you’re driven to use clever investment thinking to spark innovation and real change in community healthcare.

Recruitment process:

Application deadline: 23:59 on Wednesday 24th June

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply as early as possible to allow you to prepare for assessments which will take place in person at our London office.

We welcome applications from everyone who meet the criteria and strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Macmillan. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy along with our internal employee representation body, ‘Our Voice’ and 8 Employee Network groups help us promote fairness and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.

Our Company

Keychange is a charity with care and supported housing communities across England, we are a charity based on Christian values and not only do we support those who live and work with us, but we also do what we can to support the wider community. We provide a warm, welcoming and fun environment to work in, with amazing teams across all our communities. We are an inclusive company who is welcoming of all faiths or non-faiths.

Why Work For Us

• Pension & Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Funded Blue Light Card for discounts on 1000s of stores, days out, holidays etc.
• Keychange Awards and annual conference
• Wellbeing champions across our communities
• Fully funded training opportunities

The Role

We are looking for a strong leader for the role of Registered Manager at Erith House care community, based in Torquay. The person in this role will be responsible for the overall management within the community and creating a healthy team culture. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring person centred care is delivered in the home, the financial budget, management and leadership of staff including training, to understand the expectations set by Keychange and the CQC.

As Registered Manager, you’ll be the heart and soul of Erith House – leading a team to deliver outstanding, person-centred care. You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading and inspiring staff through effective management, supervision, and development, creating a positive team culture
• Upholding care excellence, ensuring we exceed CQC standards across all key areas, that care plans are up-to-date and overseeing all documentation
• Managing budgets, finances, and sustainability with confidence, working closely with the Finance and Care Operations teams to monitor the expenditure and income of Erith House
• Building community, engaging with residents, families, churches, and local networks
• Fostering a safe and nurturing environment, rooted in compassion and faith
• Collaborating with other Keychange Registered Managers in training and learning opportunities

Essential Skills

• Completed or willing to work towards 'Level 5 Leader in Adult Care' Qualification
• Completed or working towards ‘Level 4 Safeguarding Lead’ Qualification
• CQC Registration
• Experience of leading a team in the care sector
• Operational experience of managing budgets, rotas and working with financial data
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Desirable Skills

• Proficiency with digital care planning systems and booking systems
• Experience working with people with dementia
• Familiarity with Christian values in care environments

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter clearly addressing the essential and desirable criteria and an up-to-date CV focused on relevant experience. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

For your cover letter, we'd love for you to address the following questions:

1. What particularly excites you about this opportunity and why have you decided to apply to Keychange for this role?
2. Using the essential and desirable criteria, how do you think that your experience makes you a good fit for the position?
3. What would you like to tell the panel about yourself that your CV might not highlight that you feel makes you a great candidate for this role? Please tell us about any work, voluntary or life experience that is pertinent to the role but might not be included on a CV.

While we appreciate the role of AI in work and in life, we want to get to know you as an individual, so please do not use AI to write your application. We’d rather read something that speaks from the heart of who you are, that’s far more valuable to us than the perfectly crafted application written by AI.

Recruitment Timeline

• Start date: ASAP with consideration given to notice periods
• Deadline for submitting your application: Tuesday 23rd June 2026
• Full interviews in person at Erith House: Wednesday 1st July 2026
• Start date: ASAP with consideration given to notice period

All applicants need to be able to evidence the right to work in the UK. At this time we are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.

You’ll be responsible for managing and improving the day-to-day membership experience; driving retention via engaging campaigns and improving processes to ensure they are all member-focussed. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation and manage our relationships with several agencies and suppliers, ensuring a high-performing, insight-led product that delivers against ambitious income targets.

We’re looking for someone who is motivated by improving processes, optimising stewardship journeys, and ensuring that data is handled compliantly.

In this role you will influence across the organisation, working closely alongside our Retention Manager, who looks after our regular giving, gaming and appeals programmes, to ensure Individual Giving plays a leading role in delivering organisational income growth.

Join us and be a part of something truly transformative. Together, we can change the narrative around diabetes and create a more inclusive world.

Would you like to make a difference?

Then take a look at this job. Manchester Mind are recruiting to an administrative role in a really important team – the one that generates income and impact so that, as a mental health charity, we can continue to deliver our important services.

Our purpose is to make it easier to ask for help and to get the right help to support better mental health. Administrative support is vital in this and we would like to hear from you if you feel you have the skills and experiences we are looking for.

Post: Income and Impact Team Administrator 

Salary: £17,813 actual

Hours: 24 hours pw 

The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

· Commitment to working in a collaborative way, sharing skills and talents in order to bring about better outcomes for the team.

· Experience of working in administration.

· Understanding and experience of inputting and interpreting data.

You can download all application documents from our website.

The deadline for this post will be 12 noon on Tuesday 16th June and interviews will take place on Tuesday 23rd June.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.

At The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, every donation helps fund life-saving research, world-leading treatment and better care for people affected by cancer. We’re looking for a Supporter Services Team Leader to help make sure every donation, every supporter record and all internal fulfilment is handled with accuracy, care and efficiency.

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious charity to play a key role in the operations team behind our fundraising success. You’ll lead a small team of operations staff, improve processes, support colleagues across fundraising, and help ensure our supporters receive the excellent experience they deserve.

This is a full-time role based at our Chelsea office, with occasional travel to Sutton. The working pattern for this role is 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home, helping to balance team collaboration with focused time for reporting, data quality work and process improvement.

What makes this role exciting

This is more than a processing role. It’s an opportunity to:

• Manage and develop people
• Improve systems and ways of working
• Contribute to data quality
• Be part of a supportive, ambitious team
• Play a meaningful role in a charity making a real difference to cancer patients and their families

What you’ll be doing

As our Supporter Services Team Leader, you’ll oversee the day-to-day running of the team and help deliver a high-quality, responsive service across income processing, supporter administration and operational support.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and supporting a small Supporter Services team on a day-to-day basis
• Overseeing the accurate and timely processing of donations, Gift Aid and supporter data
• Maintaining strong operational controls and high standards of data accuracy
• Reviewing, improving and documenting processes to increase efficiency and reduce risk
• Monitoring team performance and helping ensure KPIs and service standards are met
• Training, coaching and developing team members, including staff and volunteers
• Supporting the effective use of fundraising systems and helping identify improvements
• Ensuring compliance with GDPR, Gift Aid requirements and cash handling processes

About you

We’d love to hear from you if you’re someone who enjoys making things run smoothly, takes pride in accuracy, and can bring confidence, calm and structure to a busy operational environment.

You’ll bring:

• Experience supervising staff or coordinating the work of others
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Confidence working with data and systems, including Excel 
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• A proactive mindset and the confidence to identify and improve processes

It would be especially helpful if you also have:

• Charity or fundraising sector experience
• Knowledge of Gift Aid, supporter data or fundraising income processing 
• Experience using CRM systems such as Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce or similar
• Experience supporting reporting, reconciliation or quality assurance work

Benefits

• Flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm
• 27 days annual leave rising with length of service
• Up to 6% employer contributions subject to matched contribution from you (increasing with length of service)
• Training, support and development opportunities
• Access to the blue light discount scheme and other discounts opportunities
• Access to subsidised staff restaurants, on-site yoga and wellbeing classes, staff choir and much more
• Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing, access to free online GP appointments and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring equitable opportunities for all.

Data Analyst

Fixed term contract until 31 December 2026
Full time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £34,800 to £36,800 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience
Hybrid working, London Based Office 

About the role:

An established scientific membership organisation is seeking a Data Analyst to join a small, specialist data insights team working at the heart of evidence, insight and impact.
This role plays a key part in understanding the health of a scientific discipline and supporting strategic decision making through high quality data analysis, reporting and visualisation. You will work closely with technical colleagues and internal stakeholders to turn complex and sometimes messy data into clear, compelling insight that informs programmes, projects and policy activity.

This is a fixed term opportunity until 31 December 2026, ideally starting as soon as possible.

What you will be doing

• Working with internal and external datasets to extract, clean, analyse and interpret data
• Using Python for data extraction, cleaning and analysis, and Power BI to create clear, impactful dashboards and visualisations
• Designing, running and refining data workflows to support organisational projects and priorities
• Producing reports and evidence to agreed timescales for expert and non expert audiences
• Supporting large scale data analytics projects and contributing to shared team outputs
• Improving data quality, data flows and approaches to data integration
• Ensuring best practice in data security, governance and management
• Providing insight and evidence to colleagues across the organisation to support decision making

What we are looking for:

You will bring a strong aptitude for working with data and a genuine interest in using evidence to inform real world decisions. You enjoy collaborating with others, take ownership of your work and are comfortable balancing multiple priorities while maintaining high standards.

You will have:

• Demonstrable experience working with data and data structures
• Experience converting incomplete or unstructured information into usable datasets
• Experience presenting findings clearly to both technical and non technical audiences
• Experience measuring progress against project targets or success criteria
• Experience using data analysis and visualisation tools, including Python for analysis and Power BI for dashboarding, or equivalent tools
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• A proactive, dependable and collaborative approach to work

Experience of cloud based data storage or workflow automation tools is desirable.

Additional information

• Contract: Fixed term until 31 December 2026
• Working pattern: 35 hours per week
• Location: Hybrid working (Minimum 1 day per month onsite)
• Eligibility: Applicants must be UK based and able to complete right to work checks
• Selection process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview and asked to complete a written test in advance

Our commitment to inclusion The organisation is open and inclusive and values and celebrates diversity. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and lived experiences.

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.

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.

Parkinson’s UK is now recruiting for a skilled and experienced Salesforce Marketing Cloud Specialist looking for an exciting and challenging role that will make a real impact in the way the charity manages its email communications.

About the role

As our Marketing Cloud Operations Specialist, you will be the operational technical expert of our supporter engagement. This is a pivotal role within our Salesforce Team ensuring that our Marketing Cloud Engagement (SFMCE) platform is robust, compliant and ready to deliver life-changing impact.

You will manage the day-to-day business as usual operations—translating fundraising/event strategies into sophisticated technical journeys that keep our supporters and supported audiences at the very centre of our mission.

What you’ll do

• Act as the primary administrator for Salesforce Marketing Cloud;manage business units, user permissions,security settings, and licence consumption to ensure an efficient environment. 

• Define and own the Platform Roadmap, establish comprehensive SFMC documentation, and safely execute the SFMC Change roll-out

• Lead the technical setup, testing, execution, and amendment of donor retention, acquisition, and emergency appeal journeys within Journey Builder.

• Develop responsive, dynamic templates in Content Builder and Cloud Pages using HTML/CSS and AMPscript for deep personalization; lead the IP warming and deliverability strategy

• Oversee Single Send Emails and lead Email Template creation and amendments. Resolve all single send and journeys Email issues.

What you’ll bring

• Certified Salesforce Marketing Cloud Email Specialist or equivalent experience. A solid track record in Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement with hands-on ability to navigate the platform is key

• Strong understanding of marketing automation concepts, best practices/guardrails/adherence to governance 

• Proficiency in data management/architecture scalability/automation and integration within Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement. Exposure to Data 360 - segmentation/hyper personalisation and activation 

• Experience with Advanced SQL, HTML/CSS, SSJS, AMPscript and AMP for email to create highly dynamic content.

• Hands-on experience with CloudPages, Data Extensions, Journey Builder, Contact Builder and Email Studio.

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

The in person/office attendance expectation for this role will be a minimum on average 2 days per month with flexibility.

Interviews for this role will be held W/C 29 June 2026.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Management Accountant 

Permanent

Salary: £45,000-£50,000

London N1

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're required to come into the office at least 2 days per week currently Tuesday, and Wednesday or Thursday.

 

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 19th June 2026

First Interviews: w/c 6th July 2026

Second interviews: w/c 13th July 2026

 

An exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant has arisen at World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF). 

World Cancer Research Fund champions the latest and most authoritative scientific research from around the world on cancer prevention and survival through diet, weight and physical activity, so that we can empower people to make informed lifestyle choices to reduce their cancer risk.

We are seeking a management accountant to take responsibility for producing the UK monthly management accounts pack (from journals to financial statements), culminating in a presentation for the board of trustees. Additionally, to assist in the annual audit and work with the US based assistant controller on cash reporting, direct mail analysis and any ad hoc projects.

The successful candidate will have a professional accounting qualification (finalists accepted). Strong analytical skills and attention to detail is key, as is proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills. Candidates will need to have knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards and an understanding of the Charity SORP. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively, as well as strong communication skills to present financial data clearly to stakeholders would be an advantage. 

At WCRF, using AI to work smarter and deliver greater impact is part of everyone’s role and candidates should be open to exploring new, and more efficient, ways of working through the use of AI.

Application Details:

If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF and equip you for the role.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Join Our Team as an Audit and Risk Manager
Location: Remote

Details: Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours per week

The Business Improvement & Technology directorate was formed in January 2026, bringing together Technology & Business Systems with Compliance, Quality, Audit and PMO. This new directorate has an exciting purpose to drive real, meaningful change across the organisation. It will play a key role in improving how we work, maintaining compliance, shaping and strengthening our technology, systems, and data to deliver quality services, demonstrate our impact and enable strategic planning & delivery.

The Assurance and Compliance function leads health and safety, risk, and compliance at Rethink. It provides expert advice, supports the Executive Team in managing strategic risks, reports to governance bodies, and oversees audits and improvement actions to ensure continuous improvement.

Role Overview:

 

Join our Business Improvement and Technology Directorate, where you’ll help drive smarter ways of working and support Rethink’s digital growth. In this role, you’ll play a key part in our audit and risk management framework, identifying control gaps, improving processes, and helping the organisation run more effectively. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, giving you great exposure and the opportunity to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead Rethink’s audit and risk activity, ensuring focus on key strategic risks and high-quality delivery
• Manage the full internal audit cycle, from planning and fieldwork through to reporting and follow-up
• Identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve processes and ways of working
• Develop clear, practical recommendations to strengthen internal controls
• Oversee the risk management framework, including the corporate and directorate risk registers
• Support senior leaders to manage risk effectively and improve organisational performance
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practice
• Produce clear, insightful reports for the Executive Team and Audit & Assurance Committee
• Strengthen organisational assurance, improve risk visibility, and support better decision-making across Rethink

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in audit, risk management or compliance
• Professional qualifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• A strong understanding of internal control frameworks, e.g. ISO 31000
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge the status quo
• Proficient IT skills in Microsoft applications

We look forward to receiving your application!

CRM Business Analyst

Permanent. Full Time. Hybrid working (minimum of 2 days per week in the office)

Location: This role can be based in any of our UK offices - Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Warrington

Salary: £41,783 per year for Cardiff, Edinburgh, Warrington. £46,666 per year for London (including London allowance)

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.

About the role

Reporting in to the Supporter Data Manager, the CRM Business Analyst will drive continuous improvement of the CRM solution through business analysis and automated testing, working collaboratively with the Supporter Data Manager and CRM Technical Lead to optimise efficiency and functionality.

The post-holder will engage with stakeholders and deliver strategic insights into As-Is and To-Be process models, data structures, and interdependencies, translating findings into concise agile requirements that enhance operational effectiveness.

Some of the main responsibilities of the CRM Business Analyst include:

• Proactively identify opportunities to optimise CRM system and articulate proposed solutions to the Supporter Data Manager and wide business users.
• Implement best-practice Business Analysis processes, tools, and methodologies to strengthen capability and drive meaningful change.
• Act as a mentor empowering and upskilling team members, embedding best practice business analysis and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Critically evaluate risks through the requirements gathering process, collaborating with teams to develop effective solutions that ensure project success.
• Ensure the accurate translation of business requirements into actionable specifications, prioritising high-impact initiatives that enhance operational efficiency. • Provide key input and support for the continuous improvement of the Agile development process (SCRUM) by actively engaging in all ceremonies.
• Identify opportunities for how Dynamics365 can enable and improve business processes, ensuring technology solutions align with strategic objectives.
• Ensure Jira tickets are regularly updated to reflect accurate project progress.
• Extract and analyse data from multiple sources, applying SQL and other analytical techniques to inform decision-making. Build, configure, and execute automated test scripts to optimise performance and mitigate risks.
• Analyse and develop reporting requirements, providing key insights that strengthen the organisation’s business intelligence architecture. 

About you

Who we are looking for:

Essential:

• Significant experience or professional qualification in Business Analysis.
• Demonstrable experience as a Business Analyst covering Agile requirements gathering and specification, data modelling and mapping, process re-engineering, and reporting.
• Developed communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Comfortable working with different stakeholder groups.
• Experience of applying industry standard process mapping techniques (e.g. BPMN, UML) to support process re-engineering.
• Experience of configuring and supporting the development of Dynamics365 CRM solutions.
• Experience of using automated testing tools such as EasyRepro.
• Creating end-user acceptance testing scripts, supporting the UAT process. Using SQL to extract data required to undertake analysis and investigation activities.
• Highly developed knowledge of Dynamics365 entity architecture.
• Applying different risk management techniques.
• Highly developed working knowledge of Jira.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Visio or other process mapping tools.

Desirable:

• Professional qualification in testing and experience of applying different test frameworks.
• Experience of Azure specific application development.
• Experience of writing technical documentation.
• Configuring and managing SharePoint sites.  

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. 

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity. 

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this. 

Essential

• Experience monitoring performance, KPIs, or service outcomes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and data management systems.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Luton Foodbank.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable

• Experience working within the charity sector.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting funding reports or monitoring returns.
• CIPD qualification or relevant HR training.
• Experience in community or social welfare services.
• PRINCE2 Foundation qualification.

Benefits

• Flexible part-time working arrangements
• Pension contribution
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the local community
• Supportive and values-driven working environment

Learn more about Luton Foodbank

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Service Design Manager

Make a difference. Design and improve services and products through continuous improvement.

At Rethink Mental Illness, we’re working to become a lean organisation, with continuous improvement embedded in how we work every day. We are looking for a Service Design Manager to join our Planning & Improvement team where you’ll help lead improvements in how we design and deliver services and products.

The Business Improvement & Technology directorate was formed in January 2026, bringing together Technology & Business Systems with Compliance, Quality, Audit and PMO. This new directorate has an exciting purpose to drive real, meaningful change across the organisation. It will play a key role in improving how we work, maintaining compliance, shaping and strengthening our technology, systems, and data to deliver quality services, demonstrate our impact and enable strategic planning & delivery.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead service design and process improvement projects from discovery through to design and optimisation

• Embed user-centred design grounded in insight, co-design and evidence based decision making.

• Identify improvement opportunities using data, performance metrics and user feedback
• Facilitate workshops, ideation sessions and re-design processes
• Develop process maps, personas, journeys and design artefacts
• Oversee the production of documentation ensuring alignment to organisational architecture and delivery frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Align service design with organisational goals, user needs and technical feasibility
• Embed design principles and continuous improvement practices across teams
• Work closely with stakeholders to influence, challenge and drive sustainable change
• Mentor and coach and support colleagues in the team, building capability in service design and improvement
• Monitor, test and refine solutions to ensure real impact

• Establish feedback loops, monitoring and performance measures.

What you’ll bring

Essential experience

• Experienced in designing services and products over the full design lifecycle.
• Experienced project manager, ideally skilled in agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Understand user research principles, personas, journey mapping, co-design and accessibility.
• Skilled in end-to-end service mapping and identifying interdependencies.
• Ability to understand complex systems and design services that work across teams and channels.
• Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships across differing levels in Rethink Mental Illness including influencing and negotiating to achieve sustainable improvements.
• Knowledge of Lean or continuous improvement methodologies
• Skilled in data analysis, interpreting complex data into clear and actionable insight.
• Experienced in identifying inefficiencies and redesigning processes for quality, efficiency and user experience.
• Ability to champion change, bring others on the change journey through understanding needs and engaging effectively.
• Ability to prioritise challenges, frame problems and design strategic solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.

Desirable

• Experience of using Lean methodologies.
• Experienced in facilitating and coaching others.
• Experience in developing technology-based products.
• Experience in user research.

Why join us?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we know that when people feel supported, they do their best work. That’s why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive:

• Wellbeing support including EAP and mental health tools
• Inclusive culture with active staff networks
• Recognition & rewards through discounts and internal platforms
• Generous leave – 25 days + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Learning & development to support your growth
• Family & financial support including pension and enhanced leave
• Travel benefits like cycle-to-work and season ticket loans
• Referral bonus up to £300

Our commitment to inclusion

We’re proud to be building a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds—especially those with lived experience of mental illness and individuals from underrepresented communities.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued and able to belong.

Ready to apply?

If you’re passionate about designing better services—and want to use your skills to make a real difference—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us rethink mental illness.

Interviews are expected to be held Monday 22nd or Wednesday 24 June

Are you an expert in stewardship and donor care, and have experience in managing Individual Giving income streams?

Designed by families, for families, The Ark was opened in September 2019 by the Mayor of London. The grounds offer wheelchair accessible outdoor experiences, including a Woodland Walk through a 7-acre nature reserve, a hydrotherapy pool and overnight suites for families to be close to their loved ones. At The Ark we are able to provide Specialist Care and Nursing for babies, children and young people, supporting their full clinical, emotional, social and practical needs. We have created a space where children who are seriously unwell are accepted as they are, safe to play, explore, express themselves and build confidence.

Rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, the charity has had a sustained period of growth over the last two years and we are looking for high quality employees to come and be a part of that success.

Our expert staff and trained volunteers provide clinical, emotional and practical support for families across North and Central London and Herts Valley. We carefully adapt our support for every child and offer it wherever it is required - whether in their home, their community or at our state-of-the-art children’s hospice building, The Ark, in Barnet.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Supporter Engagement Manager position is a pivotal role in the Public Fundraising team, comprising seven specialist Fundraisers. The post-holder is responsible for driving growth in our Individual Giving programme through a mix of acquisition and retention campaigns.

Key internal relationships include the Head of Supporter Engagement and the Fundraising Management team.

The post-holder will work closely with the Fundraising Data Manager and the Community Engagement Manager on collaborative income generation and Supporter Engagement activities.

The post-holder will be instrumental in shaping the Individual Giving and Supporter cultivation strategies geared towards increasing our Cash and Regular Giving Supporter base.

The Individual Giving programme includes Cash Appeals, Regular Giving (including Door-to-Door recruitment), Hospice Lottery, Challenge Events, Legacies and Supporter Care. There is a strong focus on digital fundraising.

ABOUT YOU

You will be a dedicated, organised and experienced Individual Giving specialist, with proven expertise in Supporter stewardship.

You are by nature a proactive, hands-on, team player. You thrive in an environment where no two days are the same.

The Public Fundraising team is part of the wider Income Generation and Communications team based in our hospice, at The Ark. We are a close-knit, highly supportive, high-performing team of 19. There is continuous collaboration. We help each other whenever we can. This set-up inspires you. As does the knowledge that your fundraising will have a direct, positive and lasting impact on the lives of the babies, children and the families we support.

Please refer to the job description for more information on this role. 

Please note - we are only accepting direct applications for this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, we kindly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

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.