Director of programmes and learning jobs in greater london
Are you a Product Development Manager looking to make a significant and critical impact?
The Royal College of Radiologists are looking for a Learning Programmes Development Manager to lead the design, development, Go To Market planning and launch of new short courses. In this role you’ll drive horizon scanning and ideation, lead cross-functional teams, and shape our portfolio to meet both educational and commercial goals.
RCR Learning supports the professional development of clinical radiologists and oncologists throughout their careers. We design and deliver innovative learning programmes that respond to the real challenges of clinical practice. Our portfolio includes in-person, live online and blended courses alongside lecture series and conferences and we’re ambitious to grow.
In this is strategic, hands-on role you’ll shape our portfolio, drive innovation, and deliver high-impact education that improves patient care.
What you’ll do:
- Own and manage the new product development (NPD) process for live and blended learning programmes.
- Lead the end-to-end design, development and pilot delivery of CPD courses and other learning programmes.
- Lead go to market (GTM) planning and execution for new and re-launched learning programmes to achieve RCR Learning’s commercial targets.
- Plan, undertake and synthesise market research and user testing activities to ensure new products are innovative, meet market demand and are financially viable.
- Lead reviews and redevelopment of existing short courses, ensuring products evolve to meet learners’ needs and market changes.
What you’ll need:
- Proven success in developing programmes which blend educational rigour with industry/market relevance.
- Strong experience in learning design, product development and GTM planning.
- Commercial acumen and a user-focused mindset.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams.
You’ll be part of a passionate, collaborative team committed to improving patient care through education. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real impact in the medical education space.
If you bring experience in product development, learning design for mid-career professionals and a commercial outlook, we’d love to hear from you.
Why join us:
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Every day, Black men face stark inequalities in prostate cancer care - 1 in 4 will be diagnosed, and they’re more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage. At Prostate Cancer UK, we’re determined to change that. Our new Black Health Equity Strategy 2025–2030 is bold, ambitious, and shaped by Black men for Black men. As Programme Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in turning this vision into reality, leading projects that save lives and transform experiences.
What the job involves
As Black Health Equity Programme Manager, you’ll be at the heart of delivering our bold new Black Health Equity Strategy 2025–2030, designed by Black men, for Black men. This is a hands-on role where you’ll turn strategy into action, ensuring that every milestone is met and every programme makes a real difference.
You’ll:
- Lead delivery of projects tackling health inequalities, from early diagnosis initiatives to culturally informed support programmes.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across Health Services, Fundraising, Communications, and Finance to keep everything on track.
- Manage impact reporting, ensuring we measure what matters and share results with senior stakeholders.
- Line manage a Senior Impact Officer, coaching and developing talent.
- Represent the charity at key meetings and events, acting as a trusted ambassador for Black health equity.
Expect to work on projects that eradicate treatment disparities, improve quality of life through personalised support, and ensure Black men are diagnosed early. This is your chance to make a tangible impact on health equity.
What we want from you
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about health equity and motivated to champion change for Black men.
- Experienced in programme management, with the ability to lead complex projects and manage multiple stakeholders.
- Skilled in communication, able to translate technical detail into clear, compelling messages.
- Knowledgeable in public health or health equity, with relevant qualifications or experience.
- A natural leader who is solutions-focused, calm under pressure, and committed to continuous improvement.
- Tech-savvy with working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
- An advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion, bringing an open mind and collaborative spirit.
If you’re ambitious, driven, and ready to help us deliver life-changing outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.
We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.
How and where we work
We are all expected to be in the office (SE1 2QN) 4 days a month (pro-rata for part time colleagues) to work with and alongside colleagues in our immediate team and beyond to build connections and strong working relationships. We value that face-to-face time for relationships, projects and decisions.
Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply.
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The closing date is Sunday 7 December 2025. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: will be held in person on Monday 15 December 2025 or later that week.
About the Foundation
We’re an independent charitable foundation funded by Lloyds Banking Group. We work in partnership with small and local charities, people and communities, changing lives and working towards a more just and compassionate society.
This is an exciting time to join Lloyds Bank Foundation. We are coming to the end of our strategy period and under the leadership of a new CEO, we are developing and rolling out our new strategy, brand and values. We believe this will enable us to turbocharge our work, allowing us to have an even bigger impact to create social change and cohesion and ensuring people in England and Wales are in a good place.
About the Programme
The Foundation has been awarded a £2.1m grant by the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) to deliver a pilot as part of it's Grant Holder Support programme. This pilot, Investing in the Power of Civil Society (IIPCS), will support up to 640 charities across the Northwest, Southwest of England and Yorkshire and Humber .
Delivered in partnership with eight organisations — IVAR, Groundwork UK and local trusts, CAST, The School for Social Entrepreneurs, NCVO, Voice4Change England, the AVOCADO Foundation and Access (advisory) — the pilot will offer diagnostic-led, tailored and relational support to help organisations strengthen their work.
Support will focus on resilience, environmental impact, readiness for AI and digital technology, enabling participating charities to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. With a strong emphasis on equity and access, the pilot is designed to ensure organisations of all sizes and backgrounds can benefit.
We will be using a test-and-learn approach — trying out new ways of supporting charities, learning from what works and what doesn’t, and using those insights to improve future programmes. This approach will help shape NLCF’s future support for both grant holders and grant seekers, strengthen the Foundation and partners’ own development practice, and contribute to wider learning across the sector.
About the Role
As Relationship Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering this new, collaborative pilot programme. You’ll be the key point of contact for grant holders referred into the programme, guiding them through a diagnostic process, co-creating tailored development plans, and connecting them with the right support.
You’ll also work closely with National Lottery Community Fund Funding Officers, helping them make confident and effective referrals. Your work will ensure that learning from these relationships directly informs the future design of the programme and how the UK’s largest non-statutory community funder supports small charities.
This is a highly relational role that requires empathy, curiosity, and a deep understanding of the voluntary sector.
The Benefits
- Salary of £48,240 per annum (FTE)
- There is flexibility as to where this role is based; however, regular travel to London and across England will be required, with some overnight stays
- A further list of benefits can be found on the Lloyds Bank Foundation website.
About You
You are passionate about supporting small and local charities and have a strong understanding of the challenges they face.
You bring experience of working directly with organisations to identify development goals, build capacity, and improve service delivery.
You are a confident relationship-builder, able to engage with a wide range of stakeholders—from charity leaders to funders and delivery partners. You are organised, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- Strong knowledge of the voluntary sector, particularly small and local charities.
- Experience supporting organisations through capacity-building or development work.
- Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, both in-person and virtually.
- Strong communication and critical thinking skills.
- Confidence using CRM systems and digital tools.
- A commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice.
Experience working in partnerships or consortia, or familiarity with test-and-learn approaches, would be a bonus.
So, if you’re ready to bring your expertise to a collaborative, test-and-learn programme as a Relationship Manager, please apply via the button shown. We are hoping for an immediate start for the position or as soon as possible thereafter.
- The deadline for applications is Sunday 7th December at 23:30.
- Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held online on Thursday 18th December.
We support small, local and specialist charities across England and Wales.


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Project Manager - Future Fund Programme
THE KINGS FUND
Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
£48,905 - £58,402 per annum + benefits (salary range will increase in January)
For over a century, The King’s Fund has worked to improve people’s health and care. We tackle the thorniest questions facing our health and care system, and in turn society. We do this through our research, analysis and insight; leadership and organisational development with health and care leaders; convening and events; and partnering with others. With bold thinking for better health, we’re on a mission to inspire hope and confidence that we can create a world where everyone lives a healthy life.
Shape the Future of Innovation in Health and Care
This is a unique opportunity to join The King’s Fund and help shape the future of innovation, digital transformation, and AI preparedness in a mission-driven organisation.
We are looking for a talented and adaptable Project Manager to support the next phase of our Future Fund programme, a strategic initiative launched in autumn 2023 to explore how emerging technologies and new ways of working can enhance our relevance, impact, and internal capability.
The Future Fund is central to how The King’s Fund positions itself for the future. It’s about more than technology, it’s about fostering a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and human-centred innovation across the organisation.
About the role
As Project Manager, you will:
- Lead the day-to-day project management of the Future Fund programme, coordinating across multiple workstreams.
- Support the delivery of key projects, including our headline initiative on AI, digital and leadership.
- Facilitate workshops, innovation sprints, and co-creation sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
- Work closely with our Technical Lead for AI and Automation to embed insight-led experimentation across the Fund.
- Develop governance, reporting, and evaluation frameworks to ensure accountability and learning.
- Help build a community of practice to support digital and AI capability across the organisation
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguous, multi-stakeholder environments, and who brings a mix of project management expertise, creativity, and strategic thinking.
About You:
- We’re looking for someone who:
- Has proven experience in project management
- Is confident working across teams and engaging diverse stakeholders
- Brings strong organisational and communication skills
- Is curious, collaborative, and comfortable with complexity
- Has experience or interest in AI, digital tools, or emerging technologies.
Why join us?
The King’s Fund is an independent think tank working to improve people’s health and care in England. We combine research, policy, leadership development, and practical support to help shape a system that is compassionate, equitable, and future-ready.
This role offers the chance to be part of a programme that is helping us evolve how we work, how we lead, and how we support change across the health and care system.
Interviews plan to take place: 6 January 2026.
The Fund has an ambition to increase the diversity of our workforce and introduce careers in health and care policy to a broader range of people. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community, including those from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBT+ community. We believe that diversity of background and experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will improve the way we influence health and social care policy.
The Fund is committed to a hybrid working model that meets the organisation’s needs, while giving staff flexibility to choose between office and home working. Staff are expected to work a minimum of 40% from our central London office and are free to work more days from the office if they prefer.
Employee benefits & values
Cycle to work scheme, Employee assistance programme, Enhanced pension, Health & wellness benefits, Hybrid working, Published gender paygap
Purpose of the job
The Head of Programmes will lead the strategic planning, delivery, and quality assurance of our youth development programmes. The role is responsible for ensuring high-quality programme implementation, managing key stakeholder relationships, overseeing budgets and resources, and ensuring safeguarding and compliance standards are met.
Key responsibilities
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Programme Delivery, Management & Quality Assurance
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Stakeholder Management
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Planning, Budget and Resource Management
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Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
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Leadership and Management
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Safeguarding, Inclusion and Wellbeing
Experience we're after
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Significant experience in programme management within the youth, education, employability, or mental health sectors.
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·Strong leadership skills with experience in managing teams and delivery partners.
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Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
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Proven experience in budgeting, resource management, and financial oversight.
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Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk management in youth programmes.
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Ability to use data and evaluation to drive programme improvement.
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Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
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Excellent strategic and operational planning skills with the ability to successfully manage a diverse and complex programme portfolio.
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Excellent leadership and team management skills, with experience developing staff and effectively managing performance.
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Knowledge of safeguarding principles and practice.
Why work at UK Youth?
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We have influence as a sector-supporting infrastructure body, a direct delivery partner and a campaigner for social change. As outlined in our 2025 #unlockingyouthwork strategy, we believe youth work is a catalyst for change that young people need now more than ever. We play a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment into the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding of how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions.
We are building a movement of change; galvanising likeminded individuals, organisations, government, and businesses from all sectors, to work together and deliver system change for all young people. Together we will create a society that understands, champions, and delivers effective youth work for all.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: Monday 8th December 2025 at 10:00am
Provisional Interview Dates: W/C 15th December 2025
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Social Development Direct is a mission-driven, international development consultancy with a global reputation for excellence in gender equality and social inclusion. As a social enterprise subsidiary of Plan International UK, we combine commercial agility with a deep commitment to social change.
We are seeking a Managing Director who will lead the next phase of SDDirect’s development, advancing the organisation’s influence and impact.
The Managing Director will report into the CEO of Plan International UK and the SDDirect Board, and will provide inspirational leadership to SDDirect’s talented and motivated executive and staff, ensuring the organisation continues to deliver excellent technical quality alongside sustainable commercial performance.
This role offers a unique opportunity for a dynamic, values-led and engaging leader, with drive, resilience and commercial acumen.A high level of commercial awareness combined with a social justice technical background, and a proven track record of successfully leading and managing a commercial enterprise, consultancy or similar organisation or unit in the international development sector, is highly preferable for this position.
For more information about the company, role and responsibilities, please find the full job description and person specification below.
How to Apply: Please click 'Redirect to recruiter' for details on how to apply for this position.
If you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please get in touch with Sue Griffiths, Managing Director, to arrange this. Contact details can be found in the job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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World Jewish Relief launched the Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP) in 2016. Today, we are the largest provider of specialist employment support to people who have experienced forced migration in the UK.
STEP aims to support refugees and others who have experienced forced migration to overcome the complex barriers they face in preparing for and finding work. We work with individuals regardless of their background or proximity to the labour market, helping them develop the skills and access the opportunities needed to secure sustainable and meaningful employment.
We deliver STEP through both online and in-person programmes across the UK. Our work includes targeted support for women refugees, Afghan nationals, Ukrainians, and people who have come through the asylum system.
Our flagship in-person programme is delivered in partnership with a network of expert local delivery partners, including local authorities and NGOs, to ensure high-quality, community-based support.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a maternity cover Programme Manager to lead the effective delivery of the STEP In-Person Programme, ensuring participants receive high-quality, accessible employment support within their communities. You will work closely with our network of delivery partners to ensure consistency, quality assurance, and participant-centred approaches across multiple regions.
You will be responsible for a wide range of programme and partnership management tasks, including grant and contract oversight, finance, data and impact reporting, capacity building for delivery partners, and troubleshooting challenges in delivery. You will also provide line management to the STEP Programme Officer and other programme staff as required.
Alongside this, you will also be involved in UK-wide programme development work. This may include helping refine our CRM systems, contributing to MEL frameworks and analysis, developing curriculum and resources, supporting staff training and inductions, and ensuring safeguarding practices are upheld.
This is a dynamic and strategic role, ideal for someone who is highly organised, confident managing multiple priorities, and passionate about supporting people who have experienced forced displacement to rebuild their futures. You will work closely with senior colleagues to uphold the programme’s excellence during the maternity cover period and inform its continued development into 2026 and beyond.
About you
We are looking for candidates who have:
· Experience managing programmes, ideally within employment, education or refugee support sectors
· Experience managing external partnerships, contracts, or delivery organisations
· Experience supervising or line managing staff or volunteers
· Experience developing or improving programme resources, tools, systems, or processes
· Experience leading in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL), including analysing data and applying findings
· Experience managing programme finance (e.g., budgets, forecasting, payments, financial reporting)
· Experience working with people from refugee or migrant backgrounds is desirable but not essential
· Strong programme management skills, including planning, risk management and prioritisation
· Excellent relationship-building and partnership-management skills
· Strong data handling and analysis skills (Excel, dashboards, reporting)
· Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to provide constructive support, guidance and supervision to staff
· A strong understanding of safeguarding, including risk mitigation, partner capacity building, and contribution to safeguarding strategy and culture.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
· 23 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays.
· Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
· Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries.
· Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies.
· Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work. related concerns or free counselling if needed.
· Season ticket / travel to work loan.
· Cycle to Work Scheme.
· On Friday the office closes at 3pm.
· We encourage flexible working and offer a range of flexible working options
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
World Jewish Relief values equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of all ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role.
We are striving to build a team reflective of the communities we work with. People with experience of forced migration are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply for this position. If you have first-hand experience of forced migration, please let us know in your application. Additionally, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements that are listed within the person specification.
We respect that people’s identity is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to do so.
You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must be committed to our faith-based values of Justice, Kindness, Repairing the World and Welcoming the Stranger. We are inspired by these values to work beyond our community, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.
To apply
Please upload your CV and a cover letter which outlines why this role appeals to you and how you meet the criteria in the person specification.
· Please refer to the person specification which shows which criteria will be assessed in your CV and cover letter.
· We encourage applicants to clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria marked for CV and Cover Letter assessment.
· Other criteria will be explored in more depth through a pre-interview task and at interview.
Written tasks expected to take place on 10th & 11th December 2025
Interviews to be held the week commencing 15th December 2025.
Bringing life-changing action to people in crisis around the world
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Programme & Project Manager - Transformation
Reports to: Managing Director - Transformation
Employment Type: Full-time
Grade: Manager - Senior
Salary: £60,000 to £67,000 per annum
Contract: 18 - month fixed term contract with possibility of becoming permanent
Location: Hybrid - London, EC1Y and remote split
About Better Society Capital (BSC):
Better Society Capital (BSC) is the UK's leading social impact-led investor. Our mission is to grow the amount of money invested in tackling social issues and inequalities in the UK; we do this by investing ourselves and enabling others to invest for impact too.
Since 2011, we have helped the social impact investment market grow twelve-fold to over £10 billion. This capital has financed social purpose organisations tackling everything from homelessness to mental health and fuel poverty. BSC manages £634m of its own investments as well as acting as portfolio manager for the Schroder BSC Social Impact Investment Trust (SBSI) managing its £83m portfolio. BSC is about to implement its next five-year strategy in 2026, which will offer new opportunities to target social issues at a national scale.
The opportunity:
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with proven programme and project management experience to support delivery of a series of organisational change projects that are central to equipping BSC to deliver our mission in the future.
Our organisational development has three main pillars: - Embedding a new strategy and effective decision-making around its implementation - A programme to transform our digital and data capabilities - Embedding new organisational values and a re-energised common approach to people management and development
This is a varied role that requires a logical and thoughtful approach to multiple work streams with rigour and purpose in a timely and professional manner. We celebrate innovation and this role would suit someone who is excited by making systems work well, suggesting recommendations for adaptation and improvement, and who is comfortable with working across multiple teams, stakeholders and deadlines.
We are committed to every team member’s learning and development which makes this role well suited to someone who is keen and curious to learn new things and develop new skills.
What you will do:
Effective project management of key elements of the “Essentials” data and digital transformation programme:
o Support the Managing Director – Transformation in the standing up and continuous operation of a Minimum Viable Governance framework, ensuring adherence to the protocols you establish.
o Drive Iterative Planning & Adjustment: Maintain and continuously update the integrated programme plan, rapidly facilitating adjustments in project direction and scope as learnings emerge from Workstream Leads and the investment team.
o Act as the dedicated PMO Execution Lead for the entire Essentials Programme, providing centralised control, reporting, and rigour across all five Workstreams.
o Supporting the Managing Director – Transformation and the leads of all the programme workstreams in co-ordinating activities and keeping the whole programme on track
o Establishing and operating systems to track the realisation of benefits from the programme
o Ensuring that key choices and decisions are escalated to the right forums at the right time
o Establish effective technology and systems to support programme management
Effective project management of strategy implementation:
oSupporting the Managing Director – Strategy operationalising key aspects of our 2026-30 strategy
oEstablishing and embedding systems within teams to track and the progress of priority projects and cross-BSC initiatives aligned to our new strategy
oEstablishing and operating a quarterly process for reviewing progress against goals for priority projects to support effective prioritisation and allocation of resources in line with organisational priorities
oWorking with the Strategy MD to ensure effective communication around strategy implementation, progress and decision making across the senior team
Effective management of people initiatives:
o Supporting the Managing Director – People and Talent in the roll-out of a revised “BSC Way” of people management and new BSC values – helping co-ordinate and sequence activities
o Supporting the People and Talent team in implementing effective tracking and management systems for reporting on progress
o Supporting the Senior Management Team EDI Champion in leading the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group to drive our EDI work and report on its progress
Integration Management & Investment Alignment:
o Serve as the central liaison and integration manager Investment Team projects
o Enforce Transformation Standards: Proactively ensure the cross-company project delivery aligns with the Essential Programme strategy to maintain programme coherence.
What you will bring:
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
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Experience operating within a rapidly maturing PMO environment, specifically acting as the execution support function for a senior transformation leader.
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Demonstrable experience of end-to-end project management across multiple complex projects and programmes of delivery at pace
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Experience of supporting change management processes and projects
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Demonstrable commitment to improving people’s lives in the UK.
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Demonstrable experience of strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
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Experience and confidence using technology (and AI tools) to enable effective project delivery.
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Confident and competent use of Microsoft Office
Desirable:
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Experience of working within the financial services, charity or social enterprise sector
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Experience of technology-enabled change programmes and/or HR/people development programmes
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Experience of broader software platforms, for example Salesforce CRM and project management tools
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
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Excellent project management, time management and organisation skills
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Operational Rigour & Governance Execution: Proven ability to implement and enforce project controls (risk, issues, decisions, reporting) defined by senior leadership, ensuring compliance across workstreams.
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Data-Driven - Exceptional skill in collecting, synthesising, and visually representing project data (progress, risk, benefits) to support effective leadership team decision-making.
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Influence without Authority: Superior skill in managing senior stakeholders, including the five Workstream Leads and the Investment Project Manager, to ensure adherence to standards and timely delivery of inputs
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A collaborative team player with strong communication skills and ability to establish excellent working relationships internally and externally
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Enthusiastic, proactive and curious to learn new things and develop new skills
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High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
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Strong research and analytical skills
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Good at finding innovative solutions to problems
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Excellent judgement, discretion and utmost integrity
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Prioritises effectively and takes ownership of tasks
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Flexible & thrives in a dynamic and varied role
Embody Better Society Capital core values:
Ø Purposeful –We are passionate and energetic in our work to bring about our long-term vision of a thriving social investment market that enables positive social impact.
Ø Pioneering Spirit - We give our team the autonomy and flexibility to be entrepreneurial and creative. We have the courage to push boundaries and a restless drive for change
Ø Openness - We listen, learn, experiment and collaborate. And we are adaptive and flexible in responding to what we learn.
Ø Rigorous - We take a rigorous approach in all we do. We expect the highest standards and continually strive for excellence
Ø Respectful - We are genuine in both our approach and aspiration. We value each member of our team and our partners for what they bring.
Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from racialised communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Other terms
Location: We are a UK-based business with an office in the Old Street area of London, accessible via a number of public transport links. Colleagues typically spend 40% - 60% of their working hours in the office, and the remainder from home. However, the exact requirements for this role can be discussed at interview. We hope that this working pattern encourages Better Society Capital employees to achieve a healthy balance between work and personal life, as we adapt to the needs of our diverse workforce.
Right to work: Candidates need to have the existing right to work in the UK
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Better Society Capital is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the communities we serve. We therefore welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those under-represented in the social impact investment sector (e.g. people from LGBTQIA+, racialised, disabled, or under-served communities).
We are an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. We want every colleague to be able to deliver their work with dignity, equality, comfort and independence. Our office is fully accessible with step-free access and an open-plan set up. We are open to accommodation requests regarding assistive technologies, accessibility tools, flexible working or any other reasonable adjustments that will make working or visiting here more accessible for you. If you have a disability or other access needs and require any support to assist you through the recruitment process, please get in touch.
How to apply:
Closing Date: 11.59pm on Sunday 7th December 2025
Please apply via Applied which is designed to minimise unconscious bias in recruitment. You will be asked some work-based questions which are reviewed anonymously by the hiring panel. Please note, while you will upload your CV, it will not be viewed by panel members at this stage, so we ask that you give full consideration to each answer.
NB we screen for answers generated by Gen AI. To get a 5 star score, we ask that your Applied answers are authentic and reflect your own knowledge, skills and motivations.
Interviews
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Round 1 interviews will be held w/c 15 December 2025
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Round 2 interviews will be held w/c 5 January 2026
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an initial telephone interview for all candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job. We are defining a disability in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, as a person who has a physical or mental impairment, and the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. You will be asked in your Applied application whether this applies to you.
If you have a disability or other access needs and require any support to assist you through the recruitment process, please get in touch.
You can find out more about our recruitment approach here
Our mission is to grow the amount of money invested in tackling social issues and inequalities in the UK.


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We're seeking a Learning Support & Events Coordinator to join us at an exciting moment of growth and transformation.
You'll be the practical heartbeat of our training programmes — the person who ensures that students, tutors, and staff can focus on deep learning and meaningful connection, knowing that the details are being held with care.
Working closely with our Programme Development Lead, you'll coordinate the logistics that make our work possible: organising retreat venues and online gatherings, maintaining our digital learning hub, supporting tutors and students through transitions, and keeping our systems clear and current.
This role combines event logistics, learning administration, and day-to-day coordination. It's perfect for someone who finds satisfaction in bringing order and efficiency to a values-led organisation — someone who understands that attention to detail is itself an act of care.
What You'll Do
- Learning Support - Help prepare and maintain curriculum materials, upload resources to our online Hub, track progress across projects, and support students through enrolment and onboarding.
- Events & Venues - Organise venues, travel, and catering for residential retreats, ordination ceremonies, and training weekends. Coordinate online events and ensure smooth communication with all participants.
- Administration & Systems - Maintain shared calendars and project boards (Asana), schedule meetings, prepare agendas and notes, and ensure documentation is accurate, accessible, and properly stored.
- Team Communication - Liaise warmly and professionally with faculty, tutors, students, and external partners, supporting the flow of information across our dispersed team.
- Data & Compliance - Handle all information with care, following our Data Protection and Confidentiality policies with rigour and respect.
Please read the full job description and person specification before applying.
To Apply:
Please complete our online application form: https://lsec2025app.paperform.co/
Closing Date: midnight on 7 Decemmber 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a strategic and collaborative leader passionate about the power of community to create lasting change?
About us
Community Action Redbridge is a local infrastructure charity dedicated to building a fairer Redbridge where everyone and every community has an equal opportunity to thrive.
Our work helps the development of strong and resilient communities where people lead happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives. At the heart of our work is a commitment to social justice and to tackling the root causes of inequality. We’re passionate about shifting power, amplifying community voices and working collaboratively to create social change. We do this by:
- Strengthening and championing the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector with tools and support to grow and thrive.
- Supporting local people to drive change in their own communities, through social action, volunteering and active participation.
- Bringing people and organisations from the VCSE sector, public services, and local businesses together to collaborate on shared ambitions for Redbridge.
About the role
We’re looking for a Programme Director to lead the design and delivery of high-impact programmes that respond to local priorities and make a real difference.
Working closely with partners, funders and stakeholders, you’ll shape innovative approaches to complex social challenges, amplifying community voices and championing the role of the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in influencing systems, policy and practice.
You’ll bring a collaborative, people-centred leadership style – building an empowering and inclusive team culture, promoting wellbeing and professional growth, focused on impact, accountability and our shared organisational values: shifting power, collaborating, learning, and seeing the bigger picture.
Who we are looking for
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is deeply committed to learning and understanding what matters most to the people, communities and organisations we serve, who thrives on partnership and innovation, and who wants to make a tangible difference in addressing inequalities and building stronger, more resilient communities and to do this you will bring
- Excellent understanding of whole system working and system change
- Proven experience in the leadership of multiple complex programmes working with diverse stakeholders
- Exceptional communication, influencing and engagement skills
- Excellent organisational, prioritising and time management skills
- Fluency with data management and with digital systems including Microsoft 365
- Strategic and inclusive leadership skills able to build teams and develop culture
- A passion for social justice
- A ‘can do’ proactive approach, able to work creatively and with impact in resource limited environments
- Resilience, change readiness, self-awareness and a committment to learning for yourself and your team
We offer
- A competitive salary
- 35 hours per week
- Flexible working with 3 days per week in the office and potential for compressed hours
- 28 days leave (plus statutory holidays)
- Workplace pension
- Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
How to apply
Eastside People is supporting Community Action Redbridge in the recruitment of this role. Please click here to apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter both in Word doc format.
Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV and ensure that you cover:
- Why you are interested in the Programme Director role at Community Action Redbridge
- Having read the information pack, what relevant experience and skills do you feel you would bring to this role? This might come from paid work, study, community or voluntary work or other experience.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us so we can support you appropriately.
The closing date for applications is Monday 8th December 2025 at 9AM.
Shortlisting interviews will take place shortly after by Teams and shortlisted candidates will have an interview with Community Action Redbridge at their offices on 15th or 17th December 2025.
Community Action Redbridge believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed.
Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Director of Operations - Maternity Cover
Salary: £55,000 - 65,000
Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week) or Part-time (min 24 hours/week)
Location: Central London / Hybrid (1-2 days in office per week)
Annual Leave: 25 days paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year of service (up to 28 days), plus an additional day for your birthday or key LGBTQI event and time off over the Christmas week.
Benefits:
- 5% employer pension contributions
- £600 per year mental wellbeing support
- Enhanced parental leave (4 months full pay + 2 months at 50%)
- Annual allowance for professional development and training
About Us
GiveOut is an award-winning international LGBTQI community foundation bringing together our community and allies to support LGBTQI activism worldwide.
Across the world, courageous activists are working tirelessly to protect LGBTQI communities and advance equality. But they lack resources and funding is fragile, especially in the Global South. LGBTQI groups receive a tiny fraction of international development aid.
GiveOut exists to bridge this gap. We provide a platform for individuals, businesses and others to give tax efficiently in one place, ensuring sustained funding for LGBTQI human rights activism worldwide. By pooling donations, we provide grants to pioneering organisations, empowering them to defend our communities, tackle inequality and campaign for lasting change.
In just seven years, we have provided over £3 million in new funding, supporting nearly 60 LGBTQI organisations globally. Our grant partners report back on their achievements, and we share their impact with our supporters, demonstrating the tangible difference their generosity makes.
Together, we are strengthening the global LGBTQI movement, ensuring activists have the resources they need to build a more just and equal world.
About the Role
The Director of Operations is a member of GiveOut’s leadership team, partnering closely with the Executive Director, they will lead on all operational matters, ensuring GiveOut is an efficient, compliant, and resilient institution capable of delivering lasting impact.
The Director of Operations oversees the charity’s financial and administrative systems, human resources, compliance and risk management, and internal communications. They will support the Executive Director in strategic planning, budget management, governance, stakeholder reporting, and cross-organisational projects, deputising for the Executive Director when required.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and hands-on leader with strong operational, financial, and people management experience who is passionate about advancing LGBTQI rights globally.
Key Responsibilities
Governance and Compliance
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Support the Executive Director in servicing the Board of Trustees; preparing papers, coordinating meetings, and onboarding new trustees.
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Ensure organisational compliance with statutory, legal, and data protection requirements.
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Lead on risk management, maintaining robust policies, risk registers and assessments, and mitigation strategies.
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Coordinate the annual audit and reporting to the Charity Commission.
Strategy and Planning
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Partner with the Executive Director on strategic planning, helping to strengthen GiveOut’s sustainability and impact.
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Support the Executive Director in exploring new markets, operating models, and partnerships.
Financial Oversight
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Lead on financial management, including budgeting, cashflow forecasting, management accounts and financial reporting.
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Ensure compliance with financial policies, charity regulations, and audit requirements.
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Monitor and analyse financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities to strengthen financial resilience.
Operational Management
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Lead the smooth and efficient running of daily operations, ensuring systems and processes support the team’s effectiveness.
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Identify and implement process improvements across functions to drive efficiency, accountability, and collaboration.
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Oversee internal communications and office management, fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative working culture.
Management and Human Resources
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Provide effective line management and leadership to team members in the Operations Grant-Making and Communications teams.
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Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance review processes.
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Maintain and update HR policies, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with GiveOut’s values.
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Cultivate a learning culture and support staff wellbeing and professional development.
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Oversee payroll, pensions and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Essential Skills and Experience
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Proven leadership and management experience, ideally within a charity or non-profit setting.
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Strong financial literacy and experience with budgeting, reporting, and audit coordination.
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Knowledge of charity governance, compliance, and risk management.
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Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage performance, and foster a positive organisational culture.
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Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.
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Commitment to GiveOut’s vision, mission, and values, and understanding of issues facing LGBTQI communities globally.
Desirable Skills and Experience
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Experience working with Boards of Trustees.
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Familiarity with UK charity law and the regulatory environment.
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Understanding of international development or human rights sectors.
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Experience implementing GDPR and data management frameworks, with knowledge of best practice in data protection and security.
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Understanding of cyber security principles and practical approaches for small charities.
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Proficiency with accounting and CRM systems (e.g., Xero, Blackbaud/Salesforce, Google Workspace).
Why Join Us?
At GiveOut, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can make a tangible impact on global LGBTQI rights. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of LGBTQI philanthropy while working with a passionate and dedicated team.
We pool the donations we receive to provide grants to LGBTQI organisations around the world, ensuring that they have more of the resources they need.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Details:
Salary: £55,000 per annum.
Location: Hybrid Work Culture. We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.
Our office is a short walk from King’s Cross station in London.
For this role, we expect someone to come into the office in London at least one day each week, when most of the team is likely to be in. You can work remotely for the rest of the time. Equally, you may prefer to work from the office full-time.
Contractually this role is London-based.
Benefits:
- 25 days in the first year, increasing to 27.5 days in the second year of service and 30 days in the third.
- Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
- Support for staff with caring responsibilities
- Family-friendly culture
- Learning and development opportunities
- Enhanced carers and compassionate leave
How to apply: CV and supporting statement - using Hospice UK’s supporting statement document – see below
Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 30 November 2025.
Interview dates: We expect to hold first interviews over Teams on Tuesday 9 to Thursday 11 December 2025.
Second interviews will take place in-person at our London office week commencing 15 December 2025 – exact date TBC.
We’ll send assessments and some questions to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process.
Job information:
We are looking for someone with impressive programme management and change management experience, who can lead through others. Someone who is both attentive to detail, and an expert communicator.
You will lead a team of four experts in project and event management, who support clinicians and specialist advisors to deliver truly impactful programmes, projects and networks, with and for the hospice sector.
You’ll shape our approach to programme management across the team, developing and embedding ways of working that give our work consistency, quality and meaningful results.
You will also spearhead the delivery of two new, vital programmes of work - supporting the wellbeing and professional development of the hospice workforce, and improving access to quality hospice care for people experiencing socio-economic disadvantage.
Perhaps you’re working in the charity and/or healthcare sector already, or you might bring senior programme management experience from other fields.
Either way, you’ll become part of a close, 17-strong Programmes Team at Hospice UK. We work together and alongside external experts, to design and deliver evidence-based programmes, projects and events, which help hospices provide the very best care in their communities.
You’ll find lots more information about the role and team in the Candidate Information Pack (available on our website to download).
How to apply:
To apply for this role, please send us the following documents by midnight on Sunday 30 November 2025:
- Your CV. Ideally in Microsoft Word format and less than 3 pages of A4.
- A completed supporting statement form (where you can demonstrate how you meet the person specification) - available on our website to download.
- A completed equalities monitoring form - available on our website to download.
We will shortlist candidates based on their CV and supporting statements. A briefing of what to expect will be sent in advance to shortlisted candidates.
Closing date for applications: by midnight on Sunday 30 November 2025.
We believe in fair recruitment and working to remove bias, so all applications will have identifying indicators removed before being submitted to the shortlisting panel.
Please make sure you provide your contact details in your email. Please note the interview dates above and let us know if there are any accommodations you might need to participate fully in the process. We will try to be flexible.
To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed. Hospice UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We represent and champion the community of 200+ hospices across the UK.



We are looking for someone who:
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with key stakeholders
- Has experience of supporting the wellbeing of caring professionals, ideally with those in Christian ministry
- Is familiar with the Anglican diocesan structures and culture
- Is a strategic thinker with experience in partnership development
- Shares our vision to see flouishing clergy
This newly created role within St Luke's is supported by a generous grant from the Henry Smith Foundation to develop our wellbeing programmes over the next three years. The Associate Director will engage with dioceses and individual clergy as they explore and embed our wellbeing programmes.
The post holder will represent St Luke's and our Christian ethos within senior diocesan teams and help shape and deliver our strategic vision for flourishing clergy. This role will support the advancing clergy reflection programme and support dioceses, other networks and communities and Theological Educational Institutions in establishing wellbeing practices.
The role is home based with travel around the UK as required. There will be a requirement to be in London at least once a month for team meetings.
This role carries an occupational requirement for the postholder to be a practicing Christian, in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The role involves representing and upholding the Christian ethos of St Luke’s in both internal leadership and external engagement.
Please see job pack for more information.
A leading charity in clergy wellbeing and mental health
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!
The Catalyst Collective is an innovative and rapidly growing non-profit organisation. Since our pilot programme launched in January 2021, we have expanded significantly. Now in our fifth year of operation, we are seeking an organised and proactive Programme Manager to play a pivotal role in driving our growth and ensuring the successful delivery of our mentoring programmes.
This role would suit someone who is self-starting, mission-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced, flexible working environment. You’ll need to be comfortable balancing structure with autonomy, able to spot what needs doing and take the lead, and be able to do both while collaborating closely with others. Strong organisational skills, emotional intelligence and the ability to adapt to changing audiences and environments really matter.
The Programme Manager will work closely with the Programme Director to lead and manage key components of our mentoring programme. This includes building strong relationships with mentors, mentees, and partner schools, as well as coordinating training, enrichment activities, and programme delivery. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills, a passion for empowering young Black women, and the ability to foster a supportive and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Mentee Recruitment and Induction
- Work closely with partner schools to finalise mentee cohorts.
- Visit schools to deliver induction sessions familiarising mentees with the programme.
- Lead mentor-matching sessions with support from Mentoring Coordinators.
Mentor Training and Onboarding
- Develop and deliver training sessions for mentors.
- Collaborate with the Recruitment Coordinator to support recruitment and ensure a diverse mentor pool.
- Support mentors to maximise the impact of their relationships.
Mentor Coordination
- Support 2 cohorts of mentoring pairs (30 pairs).
- Conduct monthly check-ins with each mentor.
- Facilitate mid and end-of-year reviews for mentoring pairs.
Enrichment Delivery and Planning
- Plan and deliver enrichment activities like career trips and work experience days.
- Evaluate the impact of enrichment activities and gather feedback.
- Collaborate with partners and vendors for enrichment events.
Stakeholder Relationships
- Serve as the primary contact for partner schools.
- Regularly update schools on programme developments and mentee progress.
- Build strong, supportive relationships with mentors, mentees, and families
- Champion a positive, supportive, and inclusive programme culture
Safeguarding
- Act as a point of contact for safeguarding matters.
- Maintain accurate safeguarding records and ensure confidentiality.
- This role may also serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the organisation, depending on experience
Communications
- Contribute to social media content and mentor newsletters.
Reporting
- Support the Programme Director in preparing updates for the Board and funders.
- Contribute to an annual report showcasing the programme’s achievements.
Administration
- Review and approve in-person mentoring meeting requests.
- Conduct risk assessments for in-person delivery.
Staff Management
- Line manage Mentoring Coordinators and the Programme Officer.
- Provide task management to other team members as required.
To apply for this role, please complete the application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter.
CV: No more than 2 pages detailing relevant employment, education, and volunteering history.
Cover Letter: Responding to the three questions below (max 300 words per question):
1. Why do you want to work for The Catalyst Collective?
2. What experience do you have delivering programmes with or for young people?
3. What makes you well-suited to this role based on the responsibilities and person specification?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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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!
Join our team as Director of Education, helping us to support teachers, champion great teaching and raise the status of the profession. The Director of Education will advocate for the need for a strong professional body and its importance to teachers and leaders. The role will articulate the vision and ethos of the Chartered College of Teaching and inspire and empower internal and external stakeholders and the teaching profession to achieve the vision. The role will lead the growth of three core income streams: Chartered Status, membership and funded projects, and will represent the Chartered College of Teaching externally and grow our strategic networks. The role will advise on the education content of our external communications. The Director of Education will work with the Executive Leadership Team to develop and oversee implementation of the organisation’s strategy and to lead the Education Directorate to deliver the strategy. In association with other members of the Executive Leadership and Senior Management teams the role will advise on partnerships, funded education projects, policy, events, publishing and content, marketing and communications.
Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applicants based outside of the UK at this time.
For a short audio description of this role and the full application pack, please visit our website.
The Organisation
The Chartered College of Teaching is a charity and the professional body for teachers. We are working to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession through membership and accreditation.
We are dedicated to bridging the gap between practice and research and equipping teachers from the moment they enter the classroom with the knowledge and confidence to make the best decisions for their pupils.
Our activities mainly focus on four key areas:
● membership
● Chartered study, professional learning and accreditation
● research, policy and events
● online and print resources
Since opening membership in 2017, we have grown rapidly. In total our work reaches over 40,000 teachers and more than 3.6 million young people. We are a growing and multi-skilled team of 30 people, supported by a Board with a significant track record of experience in a range of fields. Our business plan focuses on growing membership and Chartered Status, strategic positioning of the College in the education sector, and providing meaningful professional learning opportunities for the teaching profession.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact. You will have overall accountability for the Education and Research directorate, including accreditation, partnerships, research, events and policy, funded projects, publishing and content and marketing and communication. We are recruiting a dedicated individual who believes in the Chartered College of Teaching’s mission and is committed to leading our growth.
This would be an ideal opportunity for an ambitious individual to inspire and empower stakeholders and the teaching profession to achieve the Chartered College of Teaching’s mission. You will:
- have autonomy for leading the Education and Research Directorate;
- enjoy speaking at events and advocating for the need for a strong professional body;
- work collaboratively with many of the team across the charity, supporting the growth of partnerships in the sector;
- be part of the team driving the organisation forward at an exciting time for the future of the College.
Lead the growth of Chartered Status and membership; advocate for and represent the College; grow strategic networks
- Provide keynote speeches as required for the Chartered College of Teaching, building on teaching experience and practice. Attend and contribute as required at speaking events, important functions, sector events and meetings across the country
- Develop and manage senior strategic relationships with the DfE, devolved governments, other sector bodies as directed by the CEO
- Exemplify the importance of professional learning, especially sustained enquiry leading to validation e.g Masters, PhD study, Chartered routes
- Maintain detailed understanding of the wider education policy landscape and support our Public Relations dept in commenting to the media
- Lead the College’s income growth from funded projects, seeking new opportunities and work with the Deputy CEO and Director of Finance to ensure that new opportunities have robust commercial model
- Support management of relationships with funders at the highest level in partnership with the CEO and Deputy CEO
Organisational Planning & Strategy
- Work with the Executive Leadership Team to shape the organisational business plan, in partnership with Executive Leadership Team colleagues and Council, supported by a clear budget and plan for income generation
- Lead the implementation of the strategy, ensuring that KPIs are met / action is taken to course correct, and provide day-to-day guidance and long-term strategic direction for all employees within the College
- Oversee the College’s existing and new products and services, ensuring that they are of the highest standard, and are informed by research and impact evaluation
Leadership
- Advise on the education content of external communications
- Provide overall accountability and leadership in a range of areas including membership, publishing, content, research, Chartered status and other professional learning and accreditation
- Report to the Council as required and be the Executive Leadership Team representative for relevant committees, and ensure they have the reports and data needed to make informed decisions for the College
- Provide leadership and development of individuals within the team, including setting clear objectives, responsibilities, performance standards and development goals and managing these accordingly – through informal coaching and feedback and formal discussions including regular one to ones and appraisals
About You
The Director of Education will be passionate about the purpose, vision and mission of the Chartered College of Teaching, including the growth of membership and accreditation, and the importance of high-quality education and research content. You will understand the importance of the College taking a balanced position (beyond ideology) and be able to link our existing content to our members’ needs. You will have gravitas with external stakeholders and be energised by developing and maintaining strong external networks within the education sector and with new and existing funders.
You do not need to have expertise in absolutely all areas, let us decide! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage applications from global majority candidates to diversify our workforce. We’re looking for someone that is motivated by our vision and is passionate about leading our growth.
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Teaching expertise - experience of working with teachers and school leaders in a range of contexts, ideally with a focus on professional learning
- Highly credible, increasingly respected profile (including in public speaking) and a strong network within the education sector
- Experience of building and maintaining strong external relationships
- Significant professional experience including a senior leadership role and interactions with board level executives or equivalent
- Ability to motivate and inspire the whole staff team to consistently deliver quality services and develop a high-performance culture
- Be future focused able to make strategic decisions and deliver capabilities ahead of business requirements as well as in response to them
Desirable
- Strong academic skills e.g. at PhD / Masters level or Chartered Teacher Status
- An appreciation of the drivers of company profitability and cost management
- Experience of financial management, risk management and strategic business planning
- Experience of successfully identifying and securing funding bids
- Experience of successfully leading the delivery of multidisciplinary projects, programmes or organisational initiatives of significant size or impact
- A publication portfolio
Skills
- Excellent and adaptable communication skills
- Strong autonomy and accountability
- Strategic thinker and results-driven
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good attention to detail
- Excellent influencing and negotiating skills
- Articulate, and literate – able to express complex concepts both verbally and written down
- Highly effective organisational skills, with ability to manage a very demanding and varied workload
- Calm and resilient with a warm sense of humour and ability to work well under pressure
- Highly numerate (desirable)
Why Us?
As an organisation we care deeply about creating a working environment that supports our people to grow personally and professionally. These are reflected in our organisational values which outline the distinctive working culture we are looking to create. In particular, these values are reflected in our commitment to:
- Flexible working: responsive management, flexible hours, hybrid or fully remote working
- Professional development, including formal and informal training and support
- Transparency and ownership: we have an open culture that ensures all staff guide our strategic direction
- Mental health and wellbeing: access to health and wellbeing advice and health cash plan.
Diversity and inclusion at the Chartered College
As a growing organisation we are committed to:
- Becoming increasingly representative of the sector and geographies that we operate in
- Providing a positive experience of work as part of an inclusive culture led by our organisational values
- Maintaining an annual EDI action plan - led by the internal team.
What to expect from the recruitment process
- All applications are anonymised until the point of interview
- Line Managers trained in recognising bias
- We implement a standardised interview template and competencies matrix for a fair and transparent process
- Online interviews are conducted via Zoom and the use of camera is optional.
For more information about joining the Chartered College, please watch this short video from Dame Alison Peacock (CEO).
Your Personal Data
As part of the recruitment process, the Chartered College of Teaching collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The organisation is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.
Pre-employment checks
All conditional offers of employment are subject to:
- Two satisfactory references
- Proof of qualifications
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
We are an employer committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.
Please include a CV and cover letter
Our mission is to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.



