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Membership and Education Administrator
CONTRACT: Permanent, Part Time (28 hours per week)
ORGANISATION: Royal Life Saving Society UK
DEPARTMENT: Membership and Education Directorate
LOCATION: RLSS UK Headquarters (Redhill House, 227 London Road, Worcester, WR5 2JG)
REPORTS TO: Director of Membership and Education
SALARY: £23,132.20 (Grade H) *Pro-rata for 28 hours per week, £18,505.76 per annum
KEY TASKS, ROLES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide administrative support to the Director of Membership and Education and the wider department
- Coordinate meetings, including scheduling, agendas and tracking actions
- Manage multiple shared inboxes, ensuring queries are handled promptly and professionally
- Collate data, insights and information as required for reports and updates
- Coordinate travel and accommodation bookings for the Membership and Education team and volunteers
- Support the planning and delivery of RLSS UK events, campaigns and initiatives
- Assist with procurement of goods and services, liaising with suppliers and the Finance team
- Support membership administration, including managing enquiries, payments and record-keeping
- Assist with the delivery of communications to members and volunteers
- Contribute to providing a high-quality service to members and volunteers
- Produce notes from meetings including the various Working Groups, attending in person as required
General
- Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 by complying with internal information governance policies and maintaining up to date documentation as part of RLSS’s compliance programme.
- Demonstrate and uphold RLSS UK values and behavioural standards
- Proactively participate in the Society’s equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives and training, and to promote a culture of respect and inclusion for all staff and customers
- Contribute to the successful operation of the charity by undertaking such other tasks as may from time to time be required including all other duties reasonably associated with your role, as directed by the Line Manager
This job description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended to outline the areas of activity and responsibility associated with the role only. It may be changed to reflect the changing needs of the organisation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and maintain a high level of attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive and positive team player with a flexible, can-do attitude
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to use initiative and work independently when required
- Ability to be flexible with regards to your hours, and willingness to work occasional evening and/or weekends to support the needs of the role
Desirable Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes
- Experience of working with and supporting volunteers and/or members
- Experience in a customer facing role
- Experience of supporting events or projects
- Knowledge and understanding of RLSS UK and its activities
YOUR APPLICATION
Please send your CV and a short Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the post
Closing Date – 5pm, Friday 24 July 2026
Interview Date – Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 August 2026 at our Worcester Head Office (subject to change)
WHAT RLSS UK CAN OFFER YOU
- Annual Leave based on 27 days + Bank Holidays + a discretionary day off for your birthday
- Private Healthcare Plan*
- Enhanced Society Sick Pay*
- Eye Care*
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme*
- Discounts available including high street brands, entertainment, eating out and more
- Free RLSS UK Membership
- Free tea and coffee when working from HQ, including access to our wonderful Coffee Machine
- Free on-site parking when working from HQ
- Company events and socials
*Subject to eligibility criteria
Should you wish to discuss the role, any adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process, or have any questions, please get in touch where a member of the RLSS UK HR Department will be happy to help.
RLSS UK are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and an INclusive Worcestershire Leader.
It is our vision to have nations without drowning where everyone can safely enjoy being in, on or near water.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Unifrog’s mission
We’re on a mission to level the playing field when it comes to young people finding and applying for their next step after school. We're achieving this by bringing all the available information into one single, impartial, user-friendly platform that helps students to make the best choices, and submit the strongest applications. We also empower teachers and counsellors to manage the progression process effectively.
Our outlook is global - we work with schools and universities all over the world, from the US to New Zealand, and from Italy to Hong Kong. We want to make it so that young people can compare every opportunity taught in English, wherever it is in the world, and have all the support they need to make successful applications.
We have a clear social purpose, and we’re hugely ambitious. We already work with over half of UK secondary schools, and more than a thousand international schools. We are growing rapidly in terms of the number of our customers, in terms of how much they use our platform, and in terms of the breadth of products we offer.
Our team is at the heart of our business and it is integral to our success. We work hard to foster a culture of openness, happiness and innovation, and we commit to helping every individual learn and grow so that they can reach their full potential. We want to hire talented people, whatever their background. If you are excited by our mission and are ready to work hard, please don’t hesitate to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
We believe in the power of diversity. If you are from an ethnic minority background, we would like to strongly encourage you to apply. In advance of applying if you have any questions about working at Unifrog, please contact our Recruitment Lead (contact details on our website).
About this role
We are looking for an ambitious, thoughtful, and relationship-focused Account Manager to become Unifrog’s Specialist Provision expert within the Account Management team.
You will own a national portfolio of specialist provision partners, including:
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Special schools
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SEND schools and colleges
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Pupil Referral Units (PRUs)
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Alternative Provision (AP) settings
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SEMH settings
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Hospital schools
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Other specialist education provisions
What you’ll do
You will take ownership of specialist provision partnerships following onboarding, leading renewals, long-term engagement, and helping partners maximise the value of Unifrog.
Help specialist provision partners succeed
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Deliver ongoing training and support to school leaders and staff, helping partners to develop their use of Unifrog over time.
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Help partners embed Unifrog effectively with students across different needs and learning profiles.
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Build trusted, long-term relationships with partner schools and trusts.
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Increase engagement, usage, and measurable impact across the portfolio.
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Own renewals and retention across the specialist provision portfolio.
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Demonstrate value and impact to support strong long-term partnership outcomes.
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Identify barriers to engagement and proactively develop solutions.
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Work collaboratively with Area Managers to ensure smooth handovers into long-term partnership management.
Build Unifrog’s specialist provision strategy
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Gather insights from specialist provision partners and identify opportunities to improve how Unifrog supports these settings throughout the partner journey, using your findings to shape onboarding approaches, training, messaging, and best practice guidance.
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Identify how specialist provisions can benefit from wider Unifrog developments, including primary resources and future tools.
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Act as the voice of specialist provision within Unifrog, championing the needs of these partners and working with Product, Marketing, Content, and other teams to ensure they are reflected in future developments.
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Become a trusted internal expert on the specialist provision landscape.
What we’re looking for
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Build trust quickly - you’re warm, credible, and able to form strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
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Commercially minded - you enjoy targets, spotting opportunities, and delivering measurable growth.
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Strategic and proactive - you spot patterns, improve systems, and enjoy building better ways of working.
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Excellent communicator - you can adapt your communication style to different audiences and explain ideas clearly.
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Highly organised - you prioritise effectively, manage multiple priorities, and follow through consistently.
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Care about equity in education - you’re motivated by improving outcomes for young people and widening access to opportunity.
Preferred experience
Experience in any of the following is desirable, but not essential:
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Education partnerships or school-facing roles.
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SEND / specialist education settings.
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Sales or account management.
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Customer success or relationship management.
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Careers education/progression support.
Working together
You’ll be line managed by the Head of Account Management and work closely with colleagues across Sales, Account Management, Partner Success, Marketing, Product, and Content.
Because this is a new strategic role, you’ll have genuine influence over how Unifrog develops its approach to specialist provision partnerships.
Benefits
On our jobs page you’ll find a full list of the benefits we offer our team. Here’s a snapshot:
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Mission focused
Join one of Escape the City’s top 1% employers and help transform careers and destinations in schools.
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Great Place to Work certified
Recognised as a Best Workplace for Women, Development, and Wellbeing.
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Be part of a growing company
Become part of a committed, dynamic, and growing company. We want to build our team for the long term: if you do well, we will do our best to make sure you want to stay at the company for a long time.
- Grow individually
Professional development is important at Unifrog. You will define your own 6-month objectives and will be supported by your line manager and the rest of the team to achieve them. You will have an annual training allowance to spend on what you need to grow and progress.
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Have impact
Influence the company’s direction: we love to promote great ideas, wherever they come from.
Key details
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£40,000 per annum (Grade B), plus:
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Unlimited commission, OTE of £45,000
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Bonuses linked to strong performance against KPIs
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Full-time.
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Work remotely or in our London or Edinburgh offices with occasional opportunities to attend conferences, events, and team meet-ups.
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28 days paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays).
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Working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 4:30pm on Friday.
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Start date: as soon as possible (but no later than 1st September 2026).
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If you require reasonable adjustments, or want to discuss any details about the role before applying, please contact our Recruitment Lead (contact details on our website)..
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We can only consider candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Application process
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Deadline: 10:00am (BST) on Monday 13th July 2026.
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Stage 1: Application form (~1 hour)
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Visit our website to upload your CV and complete the questions and tasks below.
Please note:
We do not review CVs at this stage of the application process so please be as specific as possible about your experience.
i. With reference to examples of your recent experience, what would make you an excellent candidate for this role? (250 words)
ii. Tell us about a time when you had to build a relationship with someone when it was particularly challenging. What was your approach? (250 words)
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Stage 2: Phone task (15 minutes)
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A short role play task over the phone. We will schedule these tasks throughout the application window.
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Stage 3: Video call interview (1 hour)
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Q&A from a panel of three, including questions about your experiences and how these relate to the role, and scenario questions based on common situations you might face (plus time for your questions).
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Video interviews will take place w/c 20th July 2026.
Inclusion and diversity at Unifrog
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How we communicate
Within the company we try to foster a culture of innovation, and a happy working environment, both because this is the right thing to do, and because we think this results in the most effective team. To this end we believe in open communication, celebrating successes, supporting each other, not being afraid to be wrong or to fail, and promoting good ideas wherever they come from.
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Embedded EDI
As a platform that supports teachers and students from a huge variety of backgrounds it’s important that our team and leadership reflects this diversity. This is something we are actively working towards and prioritising. We embed diversity, equity and inclusion across everything we do, continually evaluating policies and practices to make sure they are inclusive and equitable.
To make sure everyone’s voice is heard and people have the opportunities to learn to be better allies in the workplace, we encourage the team to share what they’re celebrating, facilitate training and group discussions, and seek regular feedback about what more the company could do to help people feel included.
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Recruitment processes
To ensure that our recruitment process is consistent and fair, we anonymise your application and therefore do not see your name, personal, educational or professional background. We also randomise the order of responses so that it’s less likely that a candidate is advantaged or disadvantaged by where their answers appear compared to other candidates.
We're hiring: Communications Manager
The Work Rights Centre is looking for a passionate communications or press professional to lead our agenda-setting media coverage. The successful candidate will develop and deliver our comms strategy, lead on media relations to amplify our impactful work, and devise strategic systems-change campaigns.
This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with a strong sense of justice and storytelling background, who values impact, teamwork, and the autonomy of working in a diverse and agile team. We can accommodate flexible and remote work, and offer enhanced pension, annual leave, parental leave and sick pay benefits.
- Pay: £38,000 - £42,000
- Contract length: Permanent
- Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time
- Location: London hybrid (with possibility of remote-only for an exceptional candidate)
The role
You’ll set the strategic direction of our comms work, ensuring that it drives our strategic objectives, and lead the press office function. You’ll find the story potential in our legal and research work, and secure extensive media coverage through maintaining strong relationships with journalists from across the political spectrum. You will create and publish high-quality and up to date content across our website, newsletter and social media channels. This is a real opportunity to lead on all aspects of the communications function in an impactful organisation, and contribute to systemic change.
About you
We seek an enthusiastic and passionate professional with minimum 3-5 years experience in a dedicated communications or press role.
You will also have:
- A track-record of securing high-quality, agenda-setting media coverage.
- Good contacts across editorial boards.
- A track-record of successful delivery against comms objectives on social media.
- Experience developing, executing, and evaluating data-driven communication strategies.
- Strong understanding of the UK political and media landscape, with a sharp eye for reactive opportunities.
- Good knowledge of website and social media content management systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Please download the job description for full responsibilities and complete person specifications.
To apply send two samples of your recently published work, along with your CV and cover letter by the end of Sunday 9th August.
Work Rights Centre is a charity dedicated to helping migrants and disadvantaged Britons access employment justice
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Us
Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Our mission is to transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty. We work with 25 million people each year, in some of the hardest to reach and most fragile places. Places prone to conflict, natural disasters, climate change and extreme hunger. When an emergency strikes, we are among the first on the ground. We use our voice to bring the stories of extreme poverty to world leaders.
Benefits
• 25 days’ annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Stakeholder pension
• Cycle scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Details of our benefits could be found on our website.
About the role
To manage all aspects of the shop, including recruiting and leading the volunteer team in order to maximise the income generated for Concern’s work.
Our new shop in Derry City is a thriving, busy hub that represents the future of charity retail - a modern, vibrant space that has brought new energy to Castle Street since opening in June. As a dynamic addition to the high street, it showcases how charity retail can inspire communities while supporting Concern's life-saving work.
You will be instrumental in making sure the shop is at the hub of the local community, ensuring a steady flow of donations and acting as the face of Concern Worldwide and raising public awareness of our campaigns.
You will lead by example and be confident working within a fast-paced retail environment. You will contribute towards the success of the shop by:
- Ensuring a high standard of customer service
- Achieving targets to maximise income
- Maintaining a high standard of creative visual merchandising
- Actively recruit volunteers and establish the shop in the local community
- Generate stock to fill the shop
About you
As Shop Manager, you will have the opportunity to be part of a small, but dedicated and successful retail team. You will be a highly motivated self-starter who takes full ownership of your role. You will lead and motivate your shop volunteers in maximising the fundraising income for the shop. It will be your chance to demonstrate and further develop your existing strong commercial awareness, relationship management, sales and customer service skills.
This is an exciting time for you to join Concern Worldwide (NI) as we seek to engage more with local communities and increase support for our work in tackling hunger and transforming lives in some of the poorest places in the world.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations, and is committed to promoting equality.
Concern Charity Retail in Northern Ireland
Concern Worldwide operates a growing retail network of eight shops across Northern Ireland, each playing an important role in supporting our work to end extreme poverty. Our portfolio currently includes two specialist bookshops located in Derry and Holywood, alongside five established charity shops in Ballycastle, Newcastle and across Belfast on the Lisburn Road, Antrim Road and Ormeau Road.
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT
It is the nature of this post that weekend working (Saturday) and occasional additional seasonal hours are part of the normal working week. Working hours will also involve some evening work to meet the needs of the post. Due to the nature of this role, flexibility is required.
We are happy to consider candidates interested in either part-time (28 hours per week) or full-time (35 hours per week). Flexibility required.
Appointment will be subject to a six-month probationary period
If you require a paper application form, please contact us.
Salary: £25,907 - £28,786 full time - based on full time, 35 hours per week.
New employees typically start at the beginning of their pay band.
Deadline: 26th July 2026.
Due to the urgency of filling this position, Concern reserves the right to close the recruitment activity earlier if we have received applications, which match the role. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid a potentially earlier closing date.
The successful post holder will be required to complete a Basic AccessNI check and sign a criminal records self-declaration form.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Concern Worldwide (NI). This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Help shape the future of Britain's mountain heritage
The Mountain Heritage Trust (MHT) is the national charity dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of mountaineering, climbing and exploration in the UK and beyond. Our collections, archives and stories document over two centuries of adventure, innovation and human endeavour in the mountains.
Thanks to support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, we are embarking on an ambitious two-year programme to improve access to our collections, expand our audiences, strengthen partnerships and build a sustainable future for the Trust.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and entrepreneurial Communications & Business Development Manager to help lead this exciting next phase of development.
About the role
This is a unique opportunity to combine communications, fundraising, partnership development and project delivery within a respected national heritage organisation.
Working closely with trustees, volunteers, consultants and partner organisations, you will:
● Lead delivery of our communications and audience development activity
● Develop new fundraising, sponsorship and income generation opportunities
● Build and manage strategic partnerships across the heritage, outdoor and education sectors
● Co-ordinate and support our volunteer programme
● Help deliver exhibitions, events, outreach activity and digital projects
● Support delivery of our National Lottery Heritage Fund project and long-term organisational sustainability
This is a varied and outward-facing role with significant scope to shape the future direction of the Trust.
About you
We are looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery.
You may come from a heritage, charity, cultural, environmental, education or outdoor-sector background and will have experience in three or more of:
● Fundraising, business development, income generation and grant applications
● Communications, marketing or audience development
● Social media management
● Partnership management and stakeholder engagement
● Volunteer coordination and project delivery
● Heritage, museums or archives
● Interest in outdoor recreation, climbing or mountaineering
Most importantly, you will be a strong relationship builder, an effective communicator and someone who enjoys turning ideas into action.
In addition, applicants should:
● Have the right to work in the UK
● Be able to travel occasionally throughout the UK, so a driving licence is useful.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to play a leading role in safeguarding and sharing Britain's mountain heritage while helping shape the long-term future of a nationally significant organisation.
Want to apply for this role?
Read the full job description and submit your application. You will be asked to upload your CV and supporting statement. You will need to be signed into a Google account to access the links.
Closing Date: 22 July 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 27 July 2026
Expected Start Date: September 2026
We collect, conserve and share the stories, objects and archives of the climbers and mountains that have shaped the sport



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Awards Officer - Education
Location: Bristol with hybrid working or Home based
Salary: £26,500 to £28,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term (up to 12 months - maternity cover)
Please note: The application deadline has been brought forward to the 17th July 2026.
We are aiming for an early August start date where possible, although we are happy to be flexible to accommodate the successful candidates' notice period.
Interviews may be held during the week commencing 20th July for applicants who are available, with additional interview slots during the week commencing 27th July, as originally planned, to provide flexibility.
About our Organisation
The Soil Association, formed in 1946, is the only UK charity which works across the spectrum of human health, the environment and animal welfare. That’s because we cannot tackle these issues in isolation.
We campaign for change, we support farming innovation, we serve healthy food in communities, we support and grow the organic market, and we protect forests. We couldn't do any of this without our supporters, partners, donors and dedicated staff. We make a difference in the world where it’s needed the most.
About the Opportunity
This is a great opportunity to join the Food for Life team as an Awards Officer – Education, supporting delivery of the Schools and Early Years Awards programmes. You’ll assess settings against award criteria, provide guidance and support, and help maintain high-quality, consistent programme delivery.
Working closely with the Awards Manager and wider team, you’ll also contribute to engagement and retention activity, use CRM data to support reporting and impact, and share insights to improve the programme.
This role offers valuable development experience in programme delivery, stakeholder engagement, and working with education settings, making it ideal for someone looking to broaden their experience and build confidence in a national programme environment.
About You
You’re an organised and proactive communicator who enjoys supporting others and delivering great customer service. You’re confident working with a range of stakeholders and can manage queries clearly and professionally.
You have experience using databases or CRM systems and are comfortable working with data accurately. You’re a collaborative team player with strong attention to detail and an interest in improving how things work.
Most importantly, you’re keen to learn, develop new skills, and build experience in programme delivery, with a genuine interest in the aims of Food for Life.
Commitment to Safeguarding
The Soil Association and FFL are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults that we work with. In accordance with this commitment we ensure that we follow a thorough and safe recruitment and selection process for all roles that work with children. This includes checking against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) where appropriate. Please note that if you are successful in your application to the role any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
Our Benefits
We offer a range of financial and lifestyle benefits to all our employees, including:
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27 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
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Pension scheme with ethical investment options and employer contribution increasing with length of service
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Free membership of the Soil Association and discounts on organic produce
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Volunteer days to give back to the local community or support green initiatives
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Family friendly policies and flexible working
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Cycle to work scheme
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Sociable and engaging workplace of professionals that share a passion for healthy, sustainable lifestyle and produce
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: Edinburgh
Assessment Centre: 30th July in-person at our Edinburgh Centre
Are you a fantastic leader who is passionate about supporting young people and can lead a team?
Join The King's Trust as a Delivery Manager and play a pivotal role in transforming lives. You'll oversee the design and delivery of youth programmes, including procuring partners to help us run programmes that build confidence, skills, and pathways into education and employment for 16–30-year-olds.
Collaborating with a passionate team and partners across Edinburgh and Glasgow, you’ll lead frontline delivery, ensuring high-quality, inclusive, and impactful services that meet the diverse needs of young people. This role will involve leading our Employability programmes across Edinburgh and Glasgow.
We are looking for passionate and motivated individuals with proven experience of line management to lead our dynamic team to work with young people either directly through 121 work or the delivery of programmes. We need a fantastic leader to help us achieve our ambitions for Employability in Scotland and ensure the success of our delivery plan in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
If you're an inspiring leader with a passion for purpose, strategic mindset, and proven experience managing people, programmes and partnerships, this is your chance to make real change happen. At The King’s Trust, you’ll not only help shape futures but grow your own in an inclusive, values-led organisation that champions diversity, equity, and personal development every step of the way.
We are passionate about flexible working but it’s worth being aware that this role will be based in Edinburgh, with some travel to Glasgow.
To be successful in the role of Delivery Manager, you will be able to engage in challenges with optimism and resilience and be adaptive and flexible – embracing change and innovation.
If you are up for a challenge and working in a great team, we would love to hear from you.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Delivery Managers?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Delivery Managers!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
MEMBERSHIP AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
£40,000 per annum subject to knowledge and experience
ABOUT THE BIA
We have 600+ members at the BIA from a broad spectrum of biotech and life science companies including university spinouts, start-ups to scaling biotech to big pharma, including those that support the sector such as service providers, consultancies, law firms and universities.
We are looking for an experienced BD Manager to join the existing team here at BIA. The primary task is to help build relationships, retain current members, and secure new ones to meet or exceed quarterly and yearly targets.
MAIN PURPOSES OF THIS ROLE:
- To support the Associate Director for Membership and Business Development in building relationships, retaining current members and securing new ones to meet or exceed quarterly and yearly new membership targets
- To coordinate lead development and manage leads process through the entire sales cycle
- To plan and execute targeted business development campaigns working alongside the marketing team to ensure wider promotion
- Lead identification/qualification of potential new members
- To form effective connections with key personnel at member organisations, developing member engagement, event attendance and participation in BIA communities
- To support the development of the BIA business solutions saving programme – both in terms of increasing participation of new and existing members and increasing the range of savings schemes in line with member requirements
- At times, to help manage and organise external event activity including logistics and company engagement in relation to UK and overseas delegations
- To provide administrative support to BD and Membership function
- To work closely with the wider BIA team to deliver the overall membership strategy
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with Associate Director for Membership and Business Development to design campaigns
- Work with wider team to ensure that lead capture through all channels (website, online communications, printed collateral, events, networking etc.) is comprehensive and provides the information necessary for effective follow up
- Work with Associate Director for Membership and Business Development to develop schedules for following up on new member leads and tracking success rates
- Work with contacts at our business solutions partner programmes to develop these schemes further – maximising membership benefit and income for BIA
- Work with Membership team to ensure any issues with renewing members are addressed promptly and to a satisfactory conclusion
- Work with the Sponsorship Manager to pass on leads and to help embed relevant administration
- Gain a strong understanding of all BIA activities/initiatives in order to present the benefits and opportunities of BIA membership to potential and existing members in a professional manner
- Attend relevant industry and BIA events (UK & overseas) to network and to promote the benefits of BIA membership and build a professional network of contacts. This will include occasional evening and weekend work.
- Regular visits to BIA members offices and external events throughout the UK where appropriate
- Get to know the membership base, and communicate effectively and professionally with member contacts
- Effectively monitor revenue targets (and related budgets) and produce relevant status reports through Dynamics
- Work with Membership team to monitor and keep membership data up to date at all times
- Provide support where needed across the wider team
- Attend internal debtor meetings and chase for outstanding membership payments when necessary
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential Demonstrable Skills:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in consultative sales, business development or membership engagement (including closing sales and understanding CRM principles)
- Efficient and confident networker
- Strong desire to work for a mission driven and purposeful organisation
- Energetic, personable and determined but sensitive approach to uncovering and converting sales and upsell opportunities
- Conscientious and willing to adapt and be flexible
- Ability to grasp and convey a membership/service/NFP based offering
- Professionalism and ability to confidently liaise with decision makers
- Excellent presentation skills, written communications and attention to detail
- Experience in using all standard Microsoft programmes
- A self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team
- Proven ability to get to grips with complex subject areas quickly
- Experience of using CRM databases in relation to contact management or sales leads
- Evidence of achieving revenue and/or retention targets
- Degree-level education or equivalent
Desirable Skills:
- Experience of using Microsoft Dynamics for contact management or sales leads
- Life science background
- Experience from working within a not-for-profit/trade association
WORKING FOR THE BIA
Building a thriving, diverse workplace is a priority across all industries. The BIA is committed to providing a fair and equitable working environment, to attract and nurture people from all backgrounds. We value the individuality and diversity that employees bring to the company throughout our activities.
We are currently working in a hybrid pattern, whereby we work 3 days in the office and 2 from home. This is under review and at the discretion of the business.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume/CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience, with reference to the job description, outlining their approach to the role.
Please note that all offers of employment are subject to two satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Applications written using an AI generator will not be accepted.
Please email your application and covering letter with the subject line “Membership and Business Development Manager Application - [Your Full Name].” Deadline for applications is Monday 20th July 2026 at 9am.
Initial interviews will take place during week(s) of 20/27 July, dependent on availability.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities and creating an accessible workplace. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application, interview or assessment process, please let us know when you apply.
As the voice of the innovative life sciences and biotech industry, we influence government policy, the regulatory environment & the broader ecosystem
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Education Quality Manager role leads and sets the strategic direction for the team providing support and development of academic representation at Arts SU, enabling effective voice and ensuring a better academic experience for students at UAL.
If you’re passionate about representation, love governance and quality assurance, and are skilled at navigating competing priorities whilst supporting your team, we’re looking for you! No day is the same for the Education Quality Team, but a drive to support students and enable them to challenge institutional structures is a must for anybody in this role.
JOB PURPOSE
- To lead and set the strategic direction for the team providing support and development of academic representation at Arts SU.
- Develop and lead ambitious plans to evaluate and develop the academic representation system at UAL, building engagement levels, impact, and visibility year on year.
KEY RESPONIBILITIES
Leading a high performing team:
- Provide leadership, strategic direction and day to day operational management of the Education Quality Team; motivating, supporting and developing team members to ensure that they have the necessary skills and knowledge for their roles as well as manage performance.
- Develop succession plans and identify training and development requirements within the team.
- Develop a proactive results driven culture within the team, ensuring agreed objectives and targets are delivered, whilst promoting a collaborative approach to working with internal departments.
- Identify the need for, recruit and manage student staff as necessary.
- Be accountable for the quality of outputs of the team.
- Provide support to the student officer team helping and equipping them to be knowledgeable and informed representatives.
- Ensure the whole organization is aware of and understands the work of the Education Quality team.
Strategic Development
- Lead the Academic Representation’s System’s involvement with the University’s quality assurance processes.
- Oversee the development of systems and processes for capturing, tracking, and sharing student feedback, issues and the impact of academic representation.
- Lead the analysis of student feedback to advise and support student representatives to lobby and influence the University’s policies, procedures and practice.
- Lead the promotion of the service within UAL, building relationships with relevant stakeholders and making it easy for staff and students to understand the purpose of the team and its work.
Financial & Resource responsibility
- Manage a substantial Education Quality Team budget, being responsible for resources that are allocated to the department and ensuring these are effectively managed and controlled.
- Review and establish processes, systems and policies and where appropriate standard procedures for activities to maximise efficiency, ensure deadlines are met and to ensure a positive return on investment.
Oversight & development of Academic Representation
- Manage and support Education Quality Coordinators to deliver Arts SU’s academic representation systems bringing support for representatives and innovation around student engagement.
- Provide day-to-day management of our academic representation system, including managing relationships with UAL staff who work on this system in Colleges, Schools and Academic Quality.
- Work to further develop our partnership with the University to establish the Education Quality Team as expert practitioners and a source of good practice on student engagement, representation, and co-production.
- Work in partnership with staff and elected officers to deliver a holistic and high-quality academic representation system, including managing the election, training, year-round engagement and development of academic representatives and other related roles as relevant.
- Work closely with colleagues to support and deliver successful SU elections and awards events.
Policy & Officer support
- Lead the Education Quality Team’s work in providing comprehensive policy support to Arts SU’s Full-time Officers and School Representatives on education issues and developing effective lobbying strategies to influence the policies that impact students’ lives.
- Support engagement in College committees and working groups by maintaining an accurate and up-to-date record of representatives and staff committee responsibilities, accompanying representatives where appropriate and coordinating a system for committee briefing and de-briefing.
- Work with colleagues to deliver high profile campaigns based on evidence and insights.
- Work with the wider team to develop relationships with academic societies, and to develop their ability to support student representation and engagement.
- Provide regular and structured reports or presentations to colleagues to support strategic decision making throughout Arts SU.
Benefits and perks
Our staff enjoy working in a dynamic and supportive environment that prioritises their personal and professional development. Our annual staff satisfaction survey shows that staff value the opportunities they have to learn and grow within their roles. We perform highest in the areas of personal development, relation- ships with managers, work atmosphere, and relationships with colleagues.
- Generous holiday entitlement (over 40 days)
- A summer 4 day working week
- Family Friendly policy
- Cycle to Work scheme
- NUS TOTUM staff discount
- Flexible working
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Long service award
- Free staff places on UAL short courses
Our recruitment timeline:
Application deadline - 19th July 2026
Intended interview date - 30th July 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Based at our Camberwell office with regular travel across London
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Are you passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to education? Do you have experience supporting young people affected by trauma, exploitation or exclusion to re-engage with learning and achieve positive outcomes?
If so, St Giles Trust is looking for an Education Liaison Specialist Caseworker to join our Violence, Exploitation and Safety Service (VESS), providing specialist education support to children and young people across London.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About the service
The Violence, Exploitation and Safety Service (VESS) supports children and young people affected by, or at risk of, violence, exploitation and extra-familial harm.
Working alongside education providers, families, local authorities and safeguarding partners, the service helps children overcome barriers to education, improve safety and wellbeing, and access the support they need to achieve positive, sustainable futures.
About this key role
As an Education Liaison Specialist Caseworker, you will provide specialist education support to children and young people who are disengaged from learning or at risk of exclusion, many of whom have experienced trauma, exploitation or significant disadvantage.
You will manage a caseload of children and young people, delivering one-to-one interventions and group sessions within Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), Alternative Provision and community settings. Working collaboratively with families, schools and professionals, you will help children access safe, appropriate education pathways while ensuring their voice remains central to every stage of support.
You will also advocate for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping families navigate education systems and secure the support needed to improve attendance, engagement and long-term outcomes.
What we are looking for
- Experience supporting children and young people with complex needs, including those affected by trauma, violence, exploitation or disadvantage.
- Good understanding of SEND, school exclusion, attendance, reintegration and education transition processes.
- Experience working with children attending PRUs, Alternative Provision or specialist educational settings.
- Experience completing assessments, managing risk and developing outcome-focused support plans.
- Experience working collaboratively with schools, families, local authorities and multi-agency professionals.
- Knowledge of contextual safeguarding, extra-familial harm, exploitation and serious youth violence.
- Experience delivering engaging one-to-one interventions and groupwork with children and young people.
- Strong communication, advocacy, assessment and case management skills.
- Good written and IT skills, including maintaining accurate case records and reports.
An Enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List check, is required for this role.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, access to clinical supervision, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
If you have any queries, or require further support, please contact us.
Closing date: 9 am on 21 July 2026.
We help people held back by poverty, unemployment, the criminal justice system, homelessness, exploitation and abuse to build a positive future.
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About BeyondAutism
BeyondAutism is a leading UK charity dedicated to empowering autistic children and young adults through specialist education, training and support services. Our vision is a world where every autistic learner belongs, succeeds and shapes their own future.
Founded by parents in 2000, we provide specialist education from Early Years through Post-19, alongside outreach, training and innovative support services. We are passionate about creating opportunities for autistic people to achieve greater independence, choice and quality of life.
The Role
We're looking for an experienced and ambitious Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager to lead the growth of our voluntary income and strategic partnerships.
Reporting to the Head of Marketing, Communications and Fundraising, you'll develop and manage income from trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships and legacy giving. You'll also build long-term relationships with supporters and partners while helping deliver our Fundraising Strategy 2030.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships, identifying new funding opportunities and making a genuine impact within a growing charity.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage a pipeline of trusts, foundations, major donors, corporate partners and legacy prospects.
- Secure funding through high-quality grant applications, proposals and funding reports.
- Build and maintain relationships with funders, supporters and strategic partners.
- Identify new income opportunities aligned to BeyondAutism's mission.
- Represent BeyondAutism at networking events, meetings and fundraising opportunities.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, Trustees and senior leaders to develop compelling cases for support.
- Line manage and support the Fundraising Officer.
- Maintain accurate CRM records, fundraising reporting and income forecasting.
- Ensure fundraising activities comply with GDPR and fundraising regulations.
About You
Essential
- Proven success securing income from trusts and foundations.
- Experience developing fundraising pipelines and managing prospect portfolios.
- Strong bid writing, proposal writing and reporting skills.
- Experience building relationships with funders, supporters or external stakeholders.
- Experience working towards income targets and fundraising KPIs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience using CRM systems to manage fundraising activity.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Confident using Microsoft Office.
Desirable
- Experience in major donor fundraising.
- Corporate partnership development experience.
- Legacy fundraising or individual giving experience.
- Previous line management experience.
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations and GDPR.
- Experience working within the charity, education, disability, health or social impact sectors.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to identify new funding opportunities.
What We Offer
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Competitive pension scheme
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Professional membership fee reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Onsite counselling support
- Perkbox employee benefits platform
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
- Employee Referral Scheme
Safeguarding
BeyondAutism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
BeyondAutism is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Apply Now
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
If you'd like an informal conversation about the position before applying, we'd be delighted to hear from you.
First Give
First Give is a national charity that partners with secondary schools to inspire and equip young people with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to drive change. Through our structured programmes, students explore social issues, connect with charities, and take tangible steps to improve their community.
Empowering and equipping young people to meaningfully contribute to their community is a first step to addressing many of the challenges we face at this time of social disconnection and division. Our vision is of a more generous society where everyone is willing and able to give their time, money and skills to the causes they care about.
Trusts and Foundations Manager
We are seeking a dynamic, strategic and relationship-driven Trusts and Foundations Manager to lead on growing and stewarding First Give’s portfolio of high-value funders. This role will focus on securing income from Trusts and Foundations from first engagement to account management, delivery and reporting.
First Give is a small charity, with a growing fundraising team and big ambitions. You will therefore be someone who thrives in a start-up environment, willing to try new things. We are looking for an exceptional writer, someone who can translate the impact of our work into proposals that inspire and motivate the reader to give.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping First Give’s income growth, working closely with our Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships and the Director to manage relationships with existing donors, and leading on the development of high value bids to expand our work. This role will also support key engagement activities, including hosting donors at student-led Final events and facilitating employee volunteering at schools.
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident communicator and grant fundraiser with experience managing and deepening relationships with high value trusts and foundations gifts – someone who thrives on storytelling and social impact. We currently have a strong pipeline of trusts and foundations and are looking for someone eager to write applications and secure funding.
Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week; core hours - 10am till 4pm
Location: We have office space at the Pears Hub in West Hampstead, where some people come in one or two times a week, we're very flexible.
Application process:
- Application form
- Task and interview (interviews will be conducted on MS Teams)
Please also fill out this equality & diversity monitoring form (this will not be linked to your application).
1. Application closes: 20th July 9am
2. Interviews: 23rd and 24th July
3. Start date: 1st September
The students we work with come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and so do we. We want to ensure that we are recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues. We want to foster a diverse and inclusive culture, to empower our teams to achieve our vision drawing on the broadest possible range of experiences. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates from minoritised groups currently underrepresented on our executive team, particularly black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates.
Please get in touch with Carmen O’Loughlin if you would like to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or have any queries about the role.
Creating opportunities where young people are inspired and empowered to give their time, money or skills to charities and causes that they care about


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Help shape the future of education by building a vibrant community as our new Development and Alumni Relations Officer. You will connect former students, parents, and local groups to create life-changing opportunities. It’s a dynamic role where your people skills, organisation, and passion will make a lasting impact.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Make an Impact: Directly support the transformational power of education by engaging the community in the lives of our students.
- Never a Dull Moment: Enjoy a varied workload where "no two days are the same".
- Connect with People: Build meaningful rapport across a wide network of former students, staff, and parents.
What You'll Do
- Event Management: Coordinate everything from casual coffee mornings to formal reunions and careers events.
- Communications & Media: Source inspiring stories, draft newsletter copy, and utilize traditional and digital media.
- Relationship Building: Act as the primary bridge between the department and the local community.
- Administration & Database: Maintain accurate records and ensure smooth day-to-day departmental operations.
Who We Are Looking For
- A "real people person" who excels at making authentic connections and building rapport with others
- A highly organised problem-solver capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and with a meticulous eye for detail
- A self-motivated person with a 'can do' attitude and a willingness to lend a hand, whatever the task
- Someone with a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of others.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Programme Manager
£60,000–£72,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Join The Borrow Foundation and help improve children's oral health worldwide. We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead our international grant-making programmes, build strategic partnerships and work with organisations including the World Health Organization to reduce oral health inequalities.
ROLE
The Programme Manager will play a key, hands-on operational role in the development, delivery, and management of the Foundation’s grant-making portfolio, including collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), advocacy initiatives, and support for oral health meetings and events. Working closely with the Director of Finance and Operations (DFO), trustees, grant applicants, research partners, and funded organisations, the postholder will lead the coordination and management of the grant programmes.
In addition to oversing grant programme delivery, the role will play a key part in promoting the Foundation’s research activities, funding opportunities, partnerships, and impact across the oral health, research, charitable, and wider stakeholder communities. The postholder will help strengthen the Foundation’s profile and visibility, support stakeholder engagement, and develop strategic relationships that enhance the reach and impact of the Foundation’s work. The role may require occasional national and international travel.
Reporting lines
The Programme Manager will report to the Director of Finance and Operations and will have one direct report.
Key responsibilities
Grant programme management
- Lead the operational management and delivery of the Foundation’s grant programmes and other funding activities, supporting global and regional initiatives.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with funded organisations, researchers, applicants, academic institutions, charities, and external stakeholders including the World Health Organization (WHO).
- Manage the grant programme timelines, processes, and workflows to ensure effective and timely delivery.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of grant-making processes, policies, and systems.
- Prepare application summaries, briefing papers, and assessment documentation for Board and panel review.
- Liaise closely with the DFO, trustees, reviewers, and assessment panels to facilitate fair and robust grant assessment and decision-making processes.
- Communicate funding decisions and feedback to applicants professionally and sensitively.
- Support the DFO and trustees in strategic planning activities relating to the grant programme.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen programme impact, efficiency, and stakeholder engagement.
- Monitor funded projects and evaluate programme outcomes and impact against strategic objectives.
Grant promotion, communications and stakeholder engagement
- Lead the development and delivery of communication and stakeholder engagement strategies, including website content, social media, impact reports, promotional materials, and stakeholder communications.
- Represent the Foundation at conferences, meetings, workshops, and sector events, delivering presentations and speaking on matters relating to the Foundation’s work where appropriate.
Governance and Board support
- Support Board and committee processes, including agenda planning, report preparation, governance documentation, and presenting key programme updates where required.
- Contribute to drafting meeting minutes and maintaining accurate records relating to governance, programme, and grant-making activities.
Enquiries and organisational support
- Manage programme-related enquiries and support the effective day-to-day operation of the Foundation.
Person specification
Essential skills and experience
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience in public health, health sciences, charity management, research administration, or a related field.
- Knowledge of the oral health or public health field
- Understanding of grant-making and research funding environments, including academic partnerships and peer review processes.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including researchers, applicants, trustees, and partner organisations.
- Organisational and programme management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team environment, exercising sound judgement.
- Good IT and digital communication skills.
Desirable
- Experience supporting Boards, committees, or governance structures.
- Sound understanding of research funding processes, peer review, or grant assessment methodologies.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluating funded programmes and demonstrating impact.
- Postgraduate qualification in public health, global health or a related discipline.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Martingale Foundation exists to fund and support the next generation of talented researchers. We believe that family income should not be a barrier to the pursuit of excellence, and our mission is to enable and nurture talented individuals from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to thrive within world-leading postgraduate research.
Martingale’s flagship programme is the Martingale Postgraduate Scholarship, which supports students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to pursue and excel in postgraduate degrees, by providing:
- A fully-funded Living Wage Scholarship to pursue a one-year masters degree or a four-year PhD.
- All tuition fees and research expenses, including a tax-free stipend for living costs.
- Tailored support to apply for Martingale courses at our partner universities.
- Access to Martingale programmes, including leadership training and connections with top academic and industry professionals.
- Membership of a pioneering community of talented researchers.
About Purposeful Ventures
Martingale Foundation is incubated by Purposeful Ventures who provide operational and strategic support. The Policy Manager will be employed by Purposeful Ventures.
Our vision is of a fairer society where all young people thrive. Purposeful Ventures partners with social entrepreneurs and philanthropists to improve the education and well-being of young people from their earliest years.
We define and diagnose the issues affecting children and young people, analyse evidence and explore the most promising solutions. We then select, accelerate and, where we find a gap, incubate organisations which tackle those issues. We offer more than just funding to our charitable organisations. Our expertise, operational experience and networks enable us to deliver tailored, hands-on support with a relentless commitment to system change.
About the role
In the four years since Martingale launched, we have now supported over 200 Scholars to undertake postgraduate degrees across our thirteen partner universities.
As Martingale grows, we are building our policy and advocacy function to shape the future of postgraduate access, affordability and outcomes. We are seeking a rigorous, proactive and collaborative Policy Manager to drive the monitoring, insight and evaluation that underpin our influence, and to support the development and implementation of our policy positions and stakeholder engagement.
Reporting to the Head of Communications and External Engagement, you will lead Martingale’s policy tracking, political intelligence, evidence generation, and evaluation and learning. You will turn a fast-moving external landscape into clear, actionable insight, and produce the evidence, analysis and draft materials that enable the Head and CEO to position Martingale credibly with funders, universities, the sector and government.
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role with significant autonomy. You will own workstreams end-to-end, build systems and processes where they do not yet exist, and influence more senior colleagues and stakeholders. You will sit at the centre of a landmark research and policy programme and help deliver a campaign to implement the recommendations from Martingale’s major HESA-based research partnership, making the case that talent, not background, should determine who progresses to and thrives in postgraduate study.
Please download the full job description on the Purposeful Ventures website.
Key Responsibilities:
You will lead on monitoring and insight, and on evaluation and learning. You will support the Head of Communications and External Engagement on policy position development; consultations, briefings and submissions; and policy and stakeholder engagement and convening.
Monitoring and Insight
- Lead Martingale’s policy tracking and horizon scanning across legislative and regulatory developments, research funding policy, labour market and skills policy, and higher education sector developments relevant to postgraduate access, affordability and outcomes.
- Gather and synthesise political insights to anticipate risks and opportunities, briefing the Head and CEO on what is changing, why it matters to Martingale, and how we should respond.
- Lead the generation of evidence - coordinating, analysing and interpreting data and research (including Martingale’s HESA-based research and partner analysis) to underpin our policy positions and external narrative.
- Build and maintain trackers, briefings and knowledge systems that make insights from across government and higher education accessible, timely and actionable across the team.
Evaluation and Learning
- Lead the monitoring and evaluation of Martingale’s policy and advocacy activity, defining what success looks like and setting clear measures to track progress against our objectives.
- Establish and run learning cycles that capture what is and is not working, feeding insight back into strategy, planning and delivery.
- Own evaluation tools and reporting, ensuring activity is measured against clear objectives and that impact is demonstrable to colleagues, the Board and funders.
- Coordinate with the Programmes Team to leverage lessons and insights from our engagement with scholars to shape our policy work.
Policy Position Development
- Support the Head in developing Martingale’s policy positions for both government and higher education stakeholders, translating evidence into clear, credible and mission-aligned policy asks.
- Draft and refine policy content, ensuring positions are intellectually rigorous, well-evidenced and consistent with Martingale’s voice and values.
Consultations, Briefings and Submissions
- Draft consultation responses, briefings, submissions and other policy materials for the Head and CEO to own and represent in external forums.
- Coordinate inputs across the team and with partners to deliver high-quality, accurate and timely products to deadline.
- Help ensure Martingale’s policy activity complies with charity law and Charity Commission guidance on campaigning and political activity, escalating issues as appropriate.
Policy and Stakeholder Engagement and Convening
- Manage the planning and delivery of Martingale’s stakeholder engagement, including roundtables and convenings.
- Maintain the stakeholder engagement register, tracking relationships, mapping sector and geographic coverage, and identifying gaps and opportunities.
- Build and steward day-to-day relationships with stakeholders across government, academia, research councils, funders, learned societies and partner organisations to advocate for our mission, escalating to the Head and CEO where appropriate.
Ways of working
- Work closely with the Head of Communications and External Engagement, providing the monitoring, insight, evidence, drafting and evaluation that underpin Martingale’s external positioning and influence.
- Collaborate across the communications, partnerships and programme teams, and with delivery and research partners, creating shared understanding of priorities, timelines and dependencies.
- Manage resources and any project budgets responsibly and use evidence and learning to improve practice over time.
- Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by the line manager.
Key Requirements:
Experience and skills
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in policy, public affairs, research or analysis, ideally within a mission-driven organisation.
- Strong understanding of the UK education, social mobility and/or research funding landscape, including the roles of bodies and organisations such as UKRI, Universities UK, Department for Education and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
- Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise complex policy and evidence into clear, accessible insight.
- Outstanding written communication, with the ability to produce high-quality briefings, consultation responses and policy materials for senior and external audiences.
- The ability to distil complex topics into compelling arguments for a range of audiences.
- Proven ability to own and deliver multiple workstreams to deadline, creating plans, systems and processes where they do not yet exist.
- Experience monitoring and evaluating activity and using evidence and learning to improve practice.
- Ability to build and manage relationships with external stakeholders, and to brief and influence more senior colleagues.
- Advanced IT proficiency: spreadsheets, word processing, CRM or databases such as Beacon, email, web-based applications.
Desirable
- Experience of horizon scanning, political monitoring or intelligence-gathering.
- Familiarity with higher education or research organisations, and/or with postgraduate, doctoral or research-focused study.
- Understanding of industrial strategy, labour market and skills policy
- Familiarity with Charity Commission guidance on campaigning and political activity for charities.
- Experience delivering policy or research work in a startup or scale-up environment.
Personal Characteristics
- Excellent interpersonal skills: able to build rapport and trusting relationships, and to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting.
- A commitment to Martingale’s mission to support postgraduate students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Comfortable working in a rapidly growing and changing organisation with a degree of ambiguity – confident to create processes and ways forward where they might not yet exist.
- Curious, rigorous and detail-oriented, with sound judgement about what matters and why.
- Resourceful, able to act on initiative, hardworking, and systematic.
Our mission is to enable and nurture talented individuals from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to become a new generation of STEM leaders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.