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Hybrid – within commuting distance of one of our campuses in Beckenham, Blackburn, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Doncaster or Redcar
Help shape the voice of a national organisation improving teacher and leader development!
About us
The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed teacher education and is on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across the system.
About the role
We are recruiting for a Communications and PR Manager to join our busy Partnerships team. The team works closely with the NIoT’s regions, founding Multi-Academy Trusts and Associate Colleges as core partners, and supports our national profile, brand, communications, stakeholder engagement and the dissemination of research outputs.
This is a varied role for a confident communications professional who can combine strong campaign instincts with excellent writing, media handling, stakeholder engagement and data-informed improvement. You will help build a clearly distinct NIoT voice, look and feel; manage high-quality internal and external communications; and support positive, purposeful public relations activity across the education sector.
Working closely with colleagues across marketing, policy, research, events, programmes and regions, the Communications and PR Manager will craft compelling messages, support campaign planning, manage channels and relationships, and ensure that NIoT’s work is shared with clarity, credibility and impact.
This is a hybrid role, with an expectation that the postholder will work from the office at least once a fortnight, and more frequently where required to meet business needs. The role also involves national travel, which may include overnight stays.
Key benefits
- Generous annual leave – 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays), rising to 33 days after five years’ service.
- Flexible working – we offer flexible start and end working times, with hybrid working in place for all roles.
- Pension – entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Salary sacrifice schemes – we offer salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, cars and tech!
- Lifestyle benefits – we offer discounts on gyms, cinema, retail and much more!
- Parenthood leave – we offer above the statutory minimum for maternity, adoption and paternity leave.
- Working environment – we have a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.
- Support – our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters.
- Development – we fully support the development of our staff and ensure that you have a high level of continuous professional development.
We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.
Closing date: 31 August 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
As a condition of employment, this post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and an Occupational Health Check.
Hybrid – within commuting distance of one of our campuses in Beckenham, Blackburn, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Doncaster or Redcar
Help attract and develop the teachers and leaders who will shape the future of education!
About us
The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed teacher education and is on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across the system.
About the role
At the National Institute of Teaching, we are working to improve the quality of teacher and leader development at a system level. We believe teaching is a fundamental societal good, a privilege and a responsibility, and we are looking for a Senior Programmes Recruitment & Marketing Manager who can help us reach, engage and recruit the teachers and leaders who will make the greatest difference for children.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead national recruitment and marketing activity across our programmes, ensuring that our approach is ambitious, inclusive, evidence-informed and responsive to the needs of schools. You will oversee recruitment pipelines from initial interest through to programme commencement, using data and insight to improve performance, support regional teams, and ensure that the NIoT meets its recruitment targets across the country.
Working closely with the Director of Recruitment and Marketing, Programme faculties, Regional Principals, Associate Colleges and our Research and Best Practice function, you will play a key role in strengthening our national reach. You will lead strategic recruitment and marketing plans, support intervention in areas of need, champion inclusive and equitable recruitment practice, and ensure our messaging reflects the realities of schools, teachers and leaders.
We are looking for someone who combines strong strategic thinking with practical delivery. You will bring experience of leading recruitment, sales or income generation activity, designing and implementing strategy, working towards ambitious targets, and using data to drive improvement. You will also be an excellent communicator, confident working across teams and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving national organisation.
This is a hybrid role, with an expectation that the postholder will work from the office at least once a fortnight, and more frequently where required to meet business needs. The role also involves national travel, which may include overnight stays.
Key benefits
- Generous annual leave – 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays), rising to 33 days after five years’ service.
- Flexible working – we offer flexible start and end working times, with hybrid working in place for all roles.
- Pension – entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Salary sacrifice schemes – we offer salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, cars and tech!
- Lifestyle benefits – we offer discounts on gyms, cinema, retail and much more!
- Parenthood leave – we offer above the statutory minimum for maternity, adoption and paternity leave.
- Working environment – we have a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.
- Support – our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters.
- Development – we fully support the development of our staff and ensure that you have a high level of continuous professional development.
We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.
Closing date: 31 July 2026.
Interview dates: 10 and 11 August 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
As a condition of employment, this post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and an Occupational Health Check.
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Thank you for your interest in joining the Institute of Health Visiting (iHV), the UK’s leading professional body for health visiting.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a growing, forward-looking organisation at a pivotal time. With a strong and expanding membership, iHV is working to strengthen the health visiting workforce and shape the future of child and family health across the UK.
As Policy Manager, you will play a key role in influencing national policy across priority areas including early years, prevention, public health, child protection and workforce. Your work will directly support iHV’s mission to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities for babies, children, families and communities and spread excellence in health visiting.
Working closely with our clinical team, members and partners, you will develop evidence-based policy positions and help ensure frontline expertise informs decision-making at the highest levels.
You will be joining a collaborative, passionate team in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same – and where your work will make a real and lasting difference. For full information, please view our recruitment pack.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the co-development of evidence-based policy positions with iHV’s clinical team, members and partners.
- Monitor policy developments and identify opportunities to influence change.
- Produce high-quality briefings, consultation responses and reports.
- Build relationships with stakeholders across government, charities and the health sector.
- Gather, synthesise and apply frontline insight to inform policy development – including the production of iHV’s high-profile ‘State of Health Visiting’ survey and report.
- Work closely with the Systems and Digital Manager, applying digital and data expertise to leverage digital tools and emerging technologies (including AI) to strengthen evidence-gathering, inform policy development, and improve organisational effectiveness.
- Support delivery of policy elements of iHV projects and organisational priorities.
- Represent iHV at meetings and contribute to sector discussions.
About you:
We are looking for the following essential skills and experience:
- Strong understanding of UK policy-making processes and child and family health/ early years policy – ideally informed by experience working within or closely with government or public sector organisations.
- Exceptional writing skills, with a proven ability to produce authoritative, high impact briefings, reports and policy documents that are clear, persuasive and tailored to diverse audiences.
- Highly developed analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and evidence from multiple sources and translate this into clear, practical and actionable policy recommendations.
- Ability to collate, synthesise and critically assess diverse sources of insight, including frontline practitioner perspectives, quantitative and qualitative data, to inform robust policy development.
- Experience developing or contributing to evidence-based policy outputs (e.g. briefings, reports, consultation responses).
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate inputs and deliver work to deadlines.
- Confident verbal communication skills, with the ability to contribute effectively to meetings, events and external discussions, presenting complex ideas clearly.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hybrid – within commuting distance of one of our campuses in Beckenham, Blackburn, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Doncaster or Redcar
We are looking for a candidate who can use their organisational and marketing skills to help attract and engage those shaping the future of education!
About us
The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed teacher education and is on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across the system.
About the role
The National Institute of Teaching is seeking a highly organised and proactive Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator to support the delivery of our marketing and recruitment activity.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation working to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across England. At the NIoT, we believe that teaching is a fundamental societal good, a privilege and a responsibility. This belief shapes our work and our commitment to supporting teachers and school leaders to make a lasting difference for children and young people.
In this role, you will support the development and delivery of marketing campaigns, help create engaging recruitment and marketing content, coordinate activity across the team, and maintain high-quality systems and processes. You will also support reporting, budget management, CRM use, and the development of standard operating procedures.
We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally. You will be confident working with data, documents and digital tools, and able to build positive working relationships with colleagues across the organisation.
You do not need to have worked in education before, but you will need to share our commitment to the aims of the National Institute of Teaching and have a genuine interest in the value of teachers, school leaders and high-quality professional development.
This is a hybrid role, with an expectation that the postholder will work from the office at least once a fortnight, and occasionally more frequently where required to meet business needs. The role also involves occasional national travel, which may include overnight stays.
Key benefits
- Generous annual leave – 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays), rising to 33 days after five years’ service.
- Flexible working – we offer flexible start and end working times, with hybrid working in place for all roles.
- Pension – entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Salary sacrifice schemes – we offer salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, cars and tech!
- Lifestyle benefits – we offer discounts on gyms, cinema, retail and much more!
- Parenthood leave – we offer above the statutory minimum for maternity, adoption and paternity leave.
- Working environment – we have a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.
- Support – our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters.
- Development – we fully support the development of our staff and ensure that you have a high level of continuous professional development.
We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.
Closing date: 31 July 2026.
Interview dates: 10 and 11 August 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
As a condition of employment, this post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and an Occupational Health Check.
At Special Olympics GB, we're changing the way people think about intellectual disability.
Every day, our athletes challenge expectations, inspire communities and demonstrate what's possible when people are given the opportunity to thrive.
Corporate and commercial partnerships are fundamental to making that happen. They enable us not only to generate sustainable income, but to create opportunities for our athletes through volunteering, employment, leadership, education, inclusion and powerful brand collaborations.
As we build towards the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Chile and continue to grow our national movement, we're looking for an exceptional partnership professional to lead and evolve this work.
This isn't a traditional charity partnerships role. We're looking for someone who combines exceptional stewardship with commercial curiosity, entrepreneurial thinking and creativity. Someone who enjoys spotting opportunities, challenging conventional approaches and designing partnerships that create genuine shared value.
You'll inherit an exciting portfolio of national partners (Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Toyota GB, Fuller’s pubs, Ocean Outdoor, Mitsubishi Electric UK and others), lead a small but ambitious team, and work alongside the Director of Development to shape the future of one of the UK's most exciting purpose-led partnership programmes.
We are Special Olympics GB. We are Inclusion in Action.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hybrid – within commuting distance of one of our campuses in Beckenham, Blackburn, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Doncaster or Redcar
Shape the visual identity of a national organisation transforming education!
About us
The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed teacher education and is on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across the system.
About the role
At the National Institute of Teaching, we are working to improve the quality of teacher and leader development at a system level. We believe teaching is a fundamental societal good, a privilege and a responsibility, and we are looking for a Graphic Designer who will play a key role in shaping and delivering the visual identity of the National Institute.
Working closely with the Head of Communications and Engagement and wider Partnerships team, you will create high-quality, engaging visual content that supports our campaigns, programmes and brand.
You will be responsible for producing compelling design across a range of channels, including print, digital and social media, ensuring consistency and excellence across all outputs. With a strong eye for detail and creativity, you will help translate complex ideas into clear, engaging and accessible visual communications.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing organisation, helping to elevate our brand presence across the education sector and ensure our communications stand out in a competitive landscape.
As part of the application process, please submit a portfolio of your work to us by 31 August 2026.
This is a hybrid role, and it is anticipated that the postholder will work on campus one day per fortnight. We offer flexible working and would consider part-time hours for the right candidate.
Key benefits
- Generous annual leave – 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays), rising to 33 days after five years’ service.
- Flexible working – we offer flexible start and end working times, with hybrid working in place for all roles.
- Pension – entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Salary sacrifice schemes – we offer salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, cars and tech!
- Lifestyle benefits – we offer discounts on gyms, cinema, retail and much more!
- Parenthood leave – we offer above the statutory minimum for maternity, adoption and paternity leave.
- Working environment – we have a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.
- Support – our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters.
- Development – we fully support the development of our staff and ensure that you have a high level of continuous professional development.
We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.
Closing date: 31 August 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
As a condition of employment, this post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and an Occupational Health Check.
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About the organisation
Curieus Games CIC is a UK Community Interest Company, in the process of converting into a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation). Our mission is to raise energy literacy through play. We make energy and climate education fun and accessible. Our vision is to inspire and attract young people to work in the energy sector.
Our flagship programme, Megawatt, consists of an energy-based educational card game supported by a series of workshops. The object of the programme is to engage students on energy and sustainability through gamification and ethical debates.
By transitioning into a charity, the potential grants we can apply for increases significantly. This role has been created to take ownership of this grant pipeline as Megawatt scales up across the UK.
You can see more about our organisation here: www.megawatt.game
Job summary
We're looking for an organised, proactive individual to own the day-to-day running of our grant pipeline. This will range from researching grant opportunities and drafting applications, through to managing compliance, tracking grant finances, and delivering funder reports. You’ll be working closely with the Founder and School Engagement Manager.
If you have experience in grant administration or charity operations, are highly organised, and want to play a central role in a small mission-driven organisation, we want to hear from you.
Job outline
Grant applications
- Research new grant opportunities and maintain accurate records of live grants and deadlines.
- Draft and submit grant applications, with support from the Founder.
- Coordinate with the School Engagement Manager to identify eligible schools and handover successful grants for delivery.
Grant administration, finances and compliance
- Manage grant conditions, compliance and funder reporting from award through to close.
- Monitor spend against grant budgets and flag underspend or overspend.
- Support the development of improved operations and processes for grant management.
- Identify new income streams and fundraising opportunities.
Essential criteria
- Organised, detail-oriented and independent.
- Experience in grant administration, fundraising support, or charity operations.
- Confident written communicator.
- Comfortable managing finances at the level of budget tracking and reporting.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote, small-team environment.
- Proficient with digital tools.
- Must be a UK resident with the right to work in the UK.
Desirable criteria
- Experience writing grant applications, particularly for charitable trusts, foundations, or public sector funders.
- Experience working in or with the education sector.
- Familiarity with restricted fund management and charity finances.
- Knowledge of or interest in energy, sustainability, or climate education.
- Experience building or improving operational systems and processes.
Salary and benefits
- £36,000 gross FTE (pro rata)
- Around 22.5 hours per week, fully remote with flexible working hours, with an option to work term time only
- Workplace contributory pension
- 6 weeks holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
- Regular performance reviews with the opportunity to increase your salary as the role and organisation develops
How to apply
To apply, please send a CV and a one-page cover letter via Charity Jobs by 19th August.
In your cover letter, tell us why this role appeals to you and give some examples where you have demonstrated the essential and desirable criteria listed in the job description.
We are committed to flexible, family-friendly working and welcome applications from people returning to work after a career break. We look forward to hearing from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
We're looking for an experienced Governance Manager to play a pivotal role at the heart of CILIP. Working closely with Trustees, Board and Committee Chairs, the Executive Team and the Presidential Team, you will help ensure that CILIP operates to the highest standards of governance, accountability and compliance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a governance professional who enjoys building strong relationships, improving processes and supporting effective decision-making.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Interim Finance Director, the Governance Manager will lead and coordinate governance, compliance and organisational processes across CILIP.
You will be responsible for supporting effective decision-making, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and providing expert governance support to the Board, Committees and Executive Team.
This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery and is ideal for someone who enjoys driving good governance while ensuring operational excellence.
This is a fixed-term role for 9 months due to organisational planning requirements.
Key areas of delivery:
Governance and Board Support
Lead and continuously improve governance processes, support the effective operation of the Board and Committees, and provide advice on governance best practice.
Policy and Compliance
Oversee CILIP's policy governance framework, coordinate policy reviews and support compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Executive and Organisational Coordination
Support the Executive Team through the coordination of key meetings, events, organisational planning and corporate administration.
Presidential Team Support
Coordinate the activities of the Presidential Team, ensuring effective planning, stakeholder communication and logistical support.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to strengthen governance systems, improve ways of working and promote accountability and transparency across the organisation.
ABOUT YOU
We're looking for an experienced governance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working with senior stakeholders to ensure organisations operate effectively and compliantly.
You will bring:
- Experience supporting governance within a charity, membership body or similar organisation.
- A strong understanding of charity governance, trustee responsibilities and regulatory requirements.
- Experience supporting Boards and Committees and managing governance processes.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines.
- High levels of accuracy, discretion and sound judgement when handling sensitive information.
- A proactive approach to improving processes and ways of working.
- Strong digital skills, including Microsoft 365.
You'll also be a professional, credible and resilient individual who can work independently while remaining highly collaborative, and who shares CILIP's commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and public benefit.
Desirable: Experience of company secretariat responsibilities, statutory filings, governance or board portal systems, and relevant governance or compliance qualifications.
ABOUT CILIP
CILIP is the leading voice for the information, knowledge management and library profession. We are here for everyone who has a professional connection to information, knowledge, data and libraries, and share our belief in their power to change lives.
Our purpose is to unite, support and empower information professionals across all sectors.
To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV along with a letter of application (no more than two A4 pages) detailing your suitability for the role based on the role description and person specification by 11:30pm on 26th July 2026
Interview dates:
First interviews will be held on 31st July 2026 via Teams
Second interviews will be held on 5th August via Teams
CILIP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.
If you require any adjustments or support at any stage of the application or recruitment process please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Beacon Changemakers - Operations Manager is a remote role suited to an individual based in Southeast England. The role combines the challenge of working in a small, focused team delivering a unique international scholarship programme, with the satisfaction of seeing the positive social impact that comes from nurturing leadership potential in very bright young people. As the Operations Manager, you’re at the centre of the action, co-ordinating workflows and communicating a programme that supports young people to realise their potential. You will report to a Trustee, work alongside an Operations Executive and international colleagues, and be responsible for a small team.
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At HOPE worldwide UK, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to overcome poverty and fulfil their God-given potential. We have helped over 8,000 people experiencing homeless in London find a place to call home, and empower communities around the world to access education, healthcare and economic empowerment opportunties. Could you help us build on that impact as HOPE worldwide UK’s first dedicated Fundraising Manager?
About HOPE worldwide UK:
HOPE worldwide UK is a Christ-centred charity with a mission to empower people to overcome poverty and homelessness through compassionate service. In the UK, we help people who are homeless access and sustain suitable accommodation and deliver holiday clubs for at risk children. Internationally, we partner with locally-led programmes that provide practical support including education, humanitarian aid, vocational training and healthcare. We are part of the wider HOPE worldwide international family - serving communities through a shared commitment to dignity, compassion and practical action.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Fundraising Manager to grow support for our work in the UK and internationally.
You will lead the implementation of our 2026–2028 fundraising strategy, develop compelling supporter journeys and creating inspiring propositions that connect donors with the difference their generosity makes. Working closely with the CEO, Senior Management Team and Fundraising Committee, you will bring focus, energy and professional fundraising expertise to a charity with a loyal supporter base and significant potential for growth.
Key Details:
Location: UK (Flexible: Remote or Hybrid if preferred). There will be a few in-person meetings/events in our London office or other specific venues each year, with flexibility to work where convenient (office or home) most of the time.
Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (0.6 FTE). Flexibility over how hours are distributed across the week.
Salary: £37,000 – £43,000 FTE, pro rata (c. £22,200 - £25,800 for 3 days per week), depending on experience
Start Date: September (negotiable)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 5% Employer Pension Contribution; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
What You will do:
- Lead the delivery of HOPE worldwide UK’s fundraising strategy, with clear plans, priorities, KPIs and income targets.
- Develop a compelling case for support that inspires existing donors, re-engages lapsed supporters and reaches new and younger audiences.
- Design and deliver segmented supporter journeys across individual giving, regular giving, appeals and stewardship activity.
- Support the growth of sustainable income from high-potential streams including trusts and foundations, major donors, legacy giving, challenge events and corporate engagement.
- Work with programme colleagues to capture impact, develop strong donor reports and translate frontline insight into persuasive fundraising propositions.
- Oversee the effective use of the fundraising CRM, improving data quality, segmentation and insight-led decision making.
- Manage, mentor and encourage the Communications & Fundraising Team, creating clarity, focus and momentum.
- Ensure all fundraising activity is legal, ethical and compliant with the Code of Fundraising Practice, data protection requirements and internal policies.
This job is for you if you:
- Enjoy building relationships, telling powerful stories, and helping supporters see how their generosity creates lasting change in a Christian context.
- Combine strategic thinking with practical delivery.
- Are a confident, competent and values-led communicator.
Essential requirements:
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Faith: A faithful follower of Jesus Christ, committed to the vision and values of Hww UK.
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Experience: Demonstrable success in fundraising, with a strong track record in individual giving and recurring gift growth.
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Strategy: Experience in building or delivering a successful fundraising strategy and compelling cases for support.
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Communication: Excellent storytelling skills with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences (faith-based, secular, and younger donors).
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CRM and Data: Confident user of a fundraising CRM, able to manage data, segment supporters and use insight to inform decisions.
We know that there will be strong candidates who will not fit all the criteria, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.
Desirable experience and skills:
- Experience in a faith-based, homelessness, poverty relief or international development charity.
- Knowledge of legacy fundraising, trust fundraising or major donor relationships.
- Experience of community, church or challenge event fundraising.
Why Join Us?
This role offers real ownership: the chance to shape systems, strengthen supporter relationships and build sustainable income that directly supports people experiencing poverty in the UK and overseas. If you are motivated by faith, compassion and measurable impact, we would love to hear from you.
Equal Opportunities:
In light of the Christian ethos of the Charity and the nature and context of the work to be undertaken by this role, it is considered that there is an occupational requirement for the Fundraising Manager to be a practising Christian in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
Candidates will require Right to Work in the UK.
The requirements of job applicants and existing members of staff who have a disability will be reviewed to ensure that, wherever possible, reasonable adjustments are made to enable them to enter into or remain in employment with us.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your motivation, skills and experience.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to online interviews during August.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Our mission is to empower people to overcome poverty and homelessness through our compassionate service.

The Stuart Hall Foundation is seeking an experienced Operations and Finance Manager to support the effective financial, operational, and governance management of the Foundation. Working closely with the Executive Director, team and Trustees, the role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the organisation and its long-term sustainability.
About the Stuart Hall Foundation
Inspired by the life and work of the eminent scholar and intellectual Professor Stuart Hall, the Stuart Hall Foundation (SHF) was launched in 2015 by his family, friends and colleagues to continue his life’s work and build on his unique and distinct legacy by attending to the urgent political, social, and cultural questions of our time. Our mission is to popularise critical thought by supporting the creative and intellectual development of a new generation of artists, academics and activists who are dedicated to challenging issues of inequality through their work. We pursue this mission by equipping underrepresented practitioners with the learning resources and research opportunities necessary to shape and expand public debates on politics, history and culture. We fulfil our mission by:
- Creating Opportunities - offering artist residencies, commissions, scholarships, fellowships, and other opportunities to underrepresented people from a variety of backgrounds, disciplines, and geographic locations.
- Convening Spaces - creating digital and physical spaces for the public, our network of artists, researchers, activists and other stakeholders to exchange and generate ideas together.
- Developing Digital Resources - creating free-to-access digital learning resources that encourage critical thinking and interdisciplinary approaches to address contemporary political and cultural issues (across arts, academia and cultural activism).
Role Description
The Operations and Finance Manager will play a central role in ensuring the effective day-to-day running of the Foundation. The postholder will lead on governance, administration, finance, compliance and organisational systems, ensuring the charity operates efficiently, meets its regulatory obligations and has the infrastructure required to deliver its strategic objectives.
Working closely with the Executive Director, team, Treasurer, and Trustees, the Operations and Finance Manager will oversee financial management, governance processes, organisational administration and operational planning, while also supporting fundraising activities to ensure the Foundation’s long-term sustainability and effectiveness.
Required Experience and Skills
Operations, Finance and Governance
- Proven experience in an operations or administrative management role within a charity, arts, or non-profit organisation.
- Understanding of charity governance and experience supporting Boards, Committees, or Trustees.
- Strong financial management experience, including budgeting and cash flow monitoring, invoice processing, payroll administration, project budget reconciliation, preparation of management accounts and financial reports, and coordination of year-end accounts preparation.
- Excellent attention to detail, with a track record of maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
People and Organisational Management
- Knowledge of HR processes, including recruitment, payroll, and fostering positive work culture.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential staff and organisational information.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Communications and Digital Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly IT literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (including Word and Excel) and the ability to quickly learn and use a range of digital collaboration and organisational tools, such as Zoom, Dropbox, Notion, and similar software.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to take initiative, prioritise tasks, and respond effectively to changing circumstances.
- Collaborative and personable, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, Trustees, stakeholders, suppliers, and partners.
- Passionate about organisational planning and supporting teams to operate effectively and efficiently.
Desirable Experience
- Experience supporting grant management, fundraising administration, or donor reporting.
- Experience using cloud-based accounting software, such as Xero, to support financial management and reporting.
- Experience working remotely and managing priorities effectively within a distributed team environment.
- Interest in the work, legacy and impact of Professor Stuart Hall
Application Process
To apply, please complete the online application form, available on the Stuart Hall Foundation's website.
As part of the application form you will be required to submit a CV (maximum two pages), a one-page A4 cover letter, and contact details for two professional referees.
We also encourage applicants to complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. This is optional and will not form part of the selection process.
The deadline for applications is 2nd August 2026 at 23:59pm. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept late applications.
Interviews will take place via Zoom on w/c 24th August 2026.
The appointment is subject to satisfactory previous employment references.
Diversity, social justice and access were central to Stuart Hall’s work in education and the arts, and are embedded in the Foundation’s values, programme and approach. The Stuart Hall Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Lord’s Taverners
The Lord’s Taverners exists to positively impact the lives of young people facing the challenges of inequality. Through inclusive and transformative cricket programmes, we empower young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities across the UK and beyond.
We are now seeking an energetic team player to join our programmes team to deliver on set outcomes for our disability programmes with a focus on SEND School reach and impact.
This role is a fixed term contract to September 30th 2028 to help us make cricket the most inclusive team sport.
The Role
You will join an established programmes team driving sustainable change in the sport for development sector. You will use our values to include, inspire and empower to increase the opportunities for children and young people with disabilities. This role has a national remit alongside geographical focus areas which will enable a place-based project approach to delivery at the same time as supporting the development of a programme.
About You
You will be an organised, proactive and people‑focused individual who enjoys supporting events, working with volunteers and delivering great experiences. You’ll bring strong communication skills, confidence managing logistics and information, and a positive, can‑do approach to working as part of a busy team.
You will bring:
- Efficient communication skills, needed for engaging development officers, young people, schools, coaches, parents, volunteers and partners.
- Ability to collaborate and build partnerships, essential for working with major stakeholders, network partners, SEND education settings, communities, coaches and internal teams.
- Strong organisational and planning skills, critical for managing delivery partner performance and meeting deadlines.
- Reliable teamwork and interpersonal skills, the role is highly collaborative across Programmes, Volunteers, Fundraising and external partners.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative, essential for delivering objectives, supporting development officers, and managing relationships across a region.
At Lord’s Taverners, sport is a means to an end. We are looking for people who share our belief in sport’s power to change lives, and who are motivated by impact, inclusion and opportunity for young people.
Above all, you will be motivated by our mission and aligned with our values: We Include, We Inspire, We Empower.
Safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires an enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with statutory guidance, applicants do not need to disclose youth cautions or any protected convictions or cautions.
As part of our safer recruitment practices, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Five additional days between Christmas and New Year
- 6% pension contribution
- Group income protection
- Critical illness cover
- Life assurance
- Health Cash Plan
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Two volunteering days
- Birthday day off
- Season ticket loan
- Flexible working
- Wellbeing plan
Application Instructions
Please read the application instructions carefully and completely.
Please submit your CV, and a written response (maximum 350 words) to the following question:
“Please describe a time when you have worked with stakeholders/partners to increase opportunities for young people. Briefly outline how you built and managed a partnership successfully with any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.”
We will not accept applications that do not complete this task, or applications that upload a cover note in place of the required written response.
Please upload your written response where the application form asks for a cover note.
Key Dates
Applications open: 16th July
Application deadline: Midnight 30th July
Please note we may close the vacancy early if we receive exceptional applications. Should this occur, all applicants will be notified.
Interviews scheduled:
First Round: 5th / 6th Aug (virtual)
Second Round: 13th Aug (face to face in London, Victoria)
Interview Process
First Stage (Online)
The first stage will take place virtually using Teams. Candidates will be asked to speak about themselves, their experience and will be interviewed using a discussion-based technique without competency-based questions.
Second Stage (Face to Face)
Shortlisted candidates who progress to second stage will be invited to a 60-minute interview, comprising:
- 45 minutes of competency-based questions
- 15 minutes for further conversation about the role
Interview questions will be shared with shortlisted candidates in advance to support preparation.
Accessibility
We want every candidate to feel comfortable and able to perform at their best. If you require any adjustments or support to take part in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.
Please submit your CV, and a written response (maximum 350 words) to the following question:
“Please describe a time when you have worked with stakeholders/partners to increase opportunities for young people. Briefly outline how you built and managed a partnership successfully with any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.”
We will not accept applications that do not complete this task, or applications that upload a cover note in place of the required written response.
Please upload your written response where the application form asks for a cover note.
Deliver high quality cricket programmes that will empower young people facing inequality to make positive choices, improve their health and wellbeing
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of people affected by kidney disease?
We’re looking for an experienced manager who wants to be part of work that genuinely transforms lives.
About Kidney Care UK
There are 7.2 million people with some form of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the UK, equivalent to 1 in 10 people. There are one million people in the UK who have CKD but are not aware of it.
Since 1975, Kidney Care UK has been at the forefront of supporting people with kidney disease. From our early days when we campaigned to introduce donor cards in the UK, we have worked hard to support and represent the interests of everyone affected by kidney disease.
About the Patient Support Service
The Patient Support Service provides practical, emotional and financial support for anyone affected by chronic kidney disease. Whatever the need presented, we empower people living with CKD and their families and carers to understand their options and make informed choices to positively navigate their experience of CKD. We’ll walk alongside them for as long as they need us to.
About the role
We are looking for a passionate and inspirational individual to lead our Patient Support service across Scotland & Northern Ireland. You and your team will reach kidney patients at their point of need and ensure they are supported or signposted to the services that will improve their wellbeing and maximise outcomes in line with the objectives of the service as directed by the Programme Manager/Head of Service.
Alongside our other Regional Managers, you will be the national face of Kidney Care UK patient support services, raising awareness of the service and the Charity and building strong relationships with the kidney patients, renal units, Kidney Patient Associations (KPAs), health professionals and other kidney stakeholder groups in your regions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a team of five Patient Support Officer’s to deliver an accessible, valued and effective service across your designated region. Responsibility for the training, development and wellbeing of the regional team.
- Lead the delivery of Kidney Care UK service and funder required outcomes into service delivery aligned with the Kidney Care Patient Support service strategy.
- Through in-person attendance at stakeholder events and meetings, build strong relationships with key decision makers and influencers in health and care commissioning and delivery in your region.
- Develop and maintain effective monitoring and measurement to demonstrate the outputs and effectiveness of the service and its impact on patient experience and outcomes.
- Using data and insight, report internally and externally with updates on regional issues, needs and challenges to inform service development.
- Manage the budget designated for your region, keeping accurate records of expenditure and reporting.
- Act as an organisational Designated Safeguarding Person in accordance with policy and procedures.
About you
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- Understanding of the workings of NHS patient care pathways.
- Experience of delivering patient support services in a kidney or related health condition environment.
- Understanding of kidney disease and the needs of people with kidney disease, their families and their carers.
- The ability to influence, inspire and effectively manage a team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to listen, with experience in building credibility with senior external stakeholders and managing relationships with diplomacy.
Experience of working within an NHS charity or large health related fundraising environment is highly desirable,as is understanding of relevant UK benefits legislation and entitlements.
Please note: You must live within one of the regions (Scotland or Northern Ireland) and have the ability to travel within those regions independently and on a regular basis. There may also be some travel across the UK.
What we offer
Working at Kidney Care UK is incredibly rewarding and you will see the life-changing impact that the charity has on kidney patients and their families:
- Flexi-time – we are flexible about start and finish times, and flexible about your location.
- Annual and Christmas leave – we offer 25 days annual leave for full time employees plus bank holidays. We also close for three days between Christmas and New Year, and you don’t need to take this from your annual leave allowance.
- Pension – you’ll be eligible for and auto-enrolled into a pension scheme where your employer will contribute 8% of your salary.
- Health cashback plan – ability to claim back a wide variety of routine medical treatments.
- Employee Assistance Programme – access to a wide variety of support including counselling, health resources and advice.
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Learning and development – you’ll be able to access the full benefits of our membership of Fundraising Everywhere, Charity Comms and NVCO.
Apply today
If you feel the role is for you we’d love to hear from you.
Press Apply, where you will be asked to upload a recent CV which includes a cover letter. In your cover letter please demonstrate in no more than 2 sides of A4 how you meet the person specification within the job description.
CVs submitted without a cover letter will automatically be rejected.
Closing Date: 3rd August (9am)
Provisional Interview Dates:
Ist stage interviews: 7th or 10th August
2nd stage interviews 18th August
Please note we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may choose to close the advert early.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We are the UK's leading kidney patient support charity



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!
Head of Product (Ecosystem)
Remote (UK-based) | Full-time - £93,130 + benefits (including 4.5-day week and 11% employer pension)
Now is an exciting time to join the leadership of Oak's Product team. We're supporting the Department for Education in implementing a refreshed National Curriculum by sharing open digital curriculum resources and expanding our reach to support the wider education ecosystem, including developers, EdTech tools, and AI assistants, with curriculum content that is pedagogically rigorous and machine-readable. We're also continuing to develop our work in safe, pedagogically grounded AI in education, at a time when the sector is moving fast.
Oak is a fully remote, mission-driven organisation offering high levels of flexibility, autonomy, and purpose. We’re a national not-for-profit organisation working in partnership with teachers to create high-quality, sequenced curriculum and lesson resources for pupils across all subjects and age groups.
Our culture has been independently recognised through:
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Flexa verified (93% overall score, including 95% for working hours and 97% for role modelling)
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Escape the City's Top 1% Employers – based on anonymous colleague reviews of culture, development, and impact
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Investors in People Gold - through external accreditation and colleague feedback
About the role:
The Head of Product (Ecosystem) reports to the Director of Product and will work alongside and in partnership with the Head of Product (Schools and Teachers), a role we are also hiring for, as well as leading our Quality Assurance discipline.
This role leads our Product squads responsible for expanding the reach and impact of Oak's curriculum beyond our direct-to-teacher and school products, as well as our Quality Assurance discipline. You'll be responsible for a portfolio of Ecosystem products and technical capabilities that make it easier for others to build innovative, safe and pedagogically robust tools using Oak's curriculum, data and code.
You'll also ensure that the way we create and structure our curriculum content works well for both Oak and others, maximising the long-term reach and impact of our curriculum across products, platforms, and AI-powered learning environments.
You'll play a key role on Oak's leadership team, working closely with colleagues across Engineering, Education and School Support, and help shape how Oak uses AI and emerging technologies to maximise the reach and impact of our curriculum across the education and technology sectors.
We welcome applications from candidates with significant experience leading cross-functional teams to develop innovative products from concept to product-market fit. You'll have experience thinking about content as structured data and be comfortable working at the intersection of product, engineering and emerging technologies. Ideally, you'll have experience launching new products, building strategic partnerships, and working with education or other mission-driven digital services.
If this sounds exciting and a good fit for your experience, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing:
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Lead, develop and manage a high-performing department across Product squads and Quality Assurance, supporting colleagues to grow and building relationships across Oak and beyond.
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Shape and deliver the product strategy for the Ecosystem, ensuring cross-functional squads work effectively to achieve strategic priorities and continuously improve how they operate.
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Develop Oak's Ecosystem product portfolio, exploring opportunities for wider integrations such as MCPs and APIs within the sector and build relationships to support this work
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Represent Quality Assurance at a leadership level, line managing the discipline and supporting its evolution in a world of AI
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Ensure every product delivers high-quality, accessible, safe, pedagogically rigorous experiences, including through our Ecosystem product portfolio, enabling us to scale for reach and impact
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Develop our use of AI, ensuring it stays safe, pedagogically robust and aligned with Oak's curriculum principles
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Maintain deep expertise in digital product management, product strategy, open content and data and emerging technologies and be the authority across Oak and more widely within the Ecosystem
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As a member of the leadership team, contribute to Oak's strategy and planning, and model our culture across the organisation
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Manage the Product budget (six figures), sharing the Product Management budget with the Head of Product (Schools and Teachers) and owning the Quality Assurance budget
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Deputise for the Director of Product, and take on other duties as needed
We’re looking for:
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5+ years of experience in product development, including at least 2 years setting product strategy across multiple teams/squads in a product-centric organisation
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Experience of recruiting, managing and leading high-performing teams
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Experience of managing a significant budget
-
Demonstrable experience of designing, implementing and continuously improving agile ways of working.
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Demonstrable experience of supporting high-performing teams outside of your own areas of expertise.
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Proven success in understanding and articulating challenging technical concepts, including the use of generative AI in products, to senior stakeholders.
As part of the Oak team, you'll contribute to the wider success and culture of the organisation. You will be comfortable working at pace, with a range of digital systems (including proprietary ones as required), and you will continuously look at ways that the team can keep getting better. You will excel at working on a remote team, building relationships, and managing your time effectively.
Our Benefits
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25 days annual leave, plus one extra day for each year of service (up to 28)
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Additional Oak closure days over Christmas/New Year
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11% employer pension contribution (with no minimum employee contribution, which can be varied as you choose). Please note this is a workplace pension rather than the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
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A 36-hour working week, with half-days on Fridays or every other Friday off.
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Fully remote working — we’ll support your home set-up and offer coworking options if preferred
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Twice-yearly in-person whole Oak offsites to collaborate, connect, and have fun (with other occasional team events in person)
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A culture that genuinely supports flexibility, autonomy, and trust
Inclusion and Belonging
We believe diverse teams build better products. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in the tech and education sectors.
If you're from an underrepresented group, there's a good chance you're discounting yourself before you've even started. That's more common than you'd think, and it means we may miss out on brilliant people. If you're excited by this role but don't meet every requirement, please apply anyway.
We use the Applied platform to help reduce bias in our hiring process. Answers are anonymised and reviewed by a panel of humans.
Key Info
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Location: Remote, but you must be based in the UK with the legal right to work here
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Sponsorship: Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time
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Closing date: We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the role early
If this sounds like the kind of role and team where you could do your life’s best work, we’d love to hear from you.
Next steps
You’ll answer a few admin questions and some questions related to your day-to-day job. Your answers will go through our sift process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised, and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers (real humans), so it's your thinking that gets assessed, not your CV.
If you are shortlisted, we’ll invite you to the next stage, which will consist of remote Zoom interviews.
First round introductory interviews will be held on:
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Thursday, 23rd July 2026
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Monday, 27th July 2026
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Wednesday, 29th and Thursday, 30th July 2026
Second round interviews will be held on:
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Wednesday, 5th and Thursday, 6th August 2026 and
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Thursday, 13th August 2026
We love giving feedback, so at the end of the application process, we'll share how well you performed.
We are receiving excellent responses to our job advertisements. This may lead us to close the role early, so if you are considering applying, please get your application in early to avoid missing out.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
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!
Head of Product (Schools and Teachers)
Remote (UK-based) | Full-time - £93,130 + benefits (including 4.5-day week and 11% employer pension)
Now is an exciting time to join the leadership of Oak's Product team. We're supporting the Department for Education in implementing a refreshed National Curriculum, playing an influential role in open, digital curriculum, and building on our established credibility in safe, pedagogically grounded AI, at a moment when the sector is moving fast.
Oak is a fully remote, mission-driven organisation offering high levels of flexibility, autonomy, and purpose. We’re a national not-for-profit organisation working in partnership with teachers to create high-quality, sequenced curriculum and lesson resources for pupils across all subjects and age groups.
Our culture has been independently recognised through:
-
Flexa verified (93% overall score, including 95% for working hours and 97% for role modelling)
-
Escape the City's Top 1% Employers – based on anonymous colleague reviews of culture, development, and impact
-
Investors in People Gold - through external accreditation and colleague feedback
About the role:
The Head of Product (Schools and Teachers) reports to the Director of Product and will work alongside and in partnership with the Head of Product (Ecosystem), a role we are also hiring for.
This role is responsible for Oak’s Schools and Teachers product suite, serving both individual teachers as direct consumers and schools through both a self-serve and partnership model to implement sequences of Oak’s curriculum.
You'll play a key role on Oak's leadership team, working closely with colleagues across Engineering, Education, and School Support. You will ensure our products deliver real impact for teachers and pupils, are grounded in evidence and pedagogy, and exemplify what a modern, digital public service can be.
We welcome applications from candidates with deep product management experience who have led cross-functional squads to deliver high-quality user experiences, iterating and improving established products with large user bases. Ideally, you’ll also have experience of delivering educational products.
If this sounds exciting and a good fit for your experience, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Lead, develop and manage a high-performing department across Product squads and the Design discipline, supporting colleagues to grow and building relationships across Oak and beyond.
-
Shape and deliver the Product strategy for Schools and Teachers, ensuring cross-functional squads work effectively to achieve strategic priorities and continuously improve how they operate.
-
Represent the Design discipline at a leadership level, line managing the discipline and supporting its evolution in a world of AI.
-
Ensure every product delivers high-quality, accessible, safe, pedagogically rigorous experiences for teachers, schools and pupils and that these products can scale and have impact.
-
Develop our use of AI, ensuring it stays safe, pedagogically robust and aligned with Oak's curriculum principles.
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Maintain deep expertise in digital product management, product strategy and design, providing thought leadership across Oak and representing the organisation externally where appropriate.
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As a member of the leadership team, contribute to Oak's strategy and planning, and model our culture across the organisation
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Manage the Product budget (six figures), sharing Product Management budget with the Head of Product (Ecosystem) and owning the Design budget.
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Deputise for the Director of Product, and take on other duties as needed.
We’re looking for
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5+ years of experience in product development, including at least 2 years setting product strategy across multiple teams/squads in a product-centric organisation
-
Experience in recruiting, managing and leading high-performing teams
-
Experience in managing a significant budget
-
Demonstrable experience of designing, implementing and continuously improving agile ways of working.
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Demonstrable experience of supporting high-performing teams outside of your own areas of expertise.
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Experience of identifying and integrating opportunities presented by AI into products and/or ways of working, with a thoughtful approach to quality, safety and responsible use.
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Good understanding of pedagogy, education policy and the UK education system (desirable).
As part of the Oak team, you'll contribute to the wider success and culture of the organisation. You will be comfortable working at pace, with a range of digital systems (including proprietary ones as required), and you will continuously look at ways that the team can keep getting better. You will excel at working on a remote team, building relationships, and managing your time effectively.
Our Benefits
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25 days annual leave, plus one extra day for each year of service (up to 28)
-
Additional Oak closure days over Christmas/New Year
-
11% employer pension contribution (with no minimum employee contribution, which can be varied as you choose). Please note this is a workplace pension rather than the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
-
A 36-hour working week, with half-days on Fridays or every other Friday off.
-
Fully remote working — we’ll support your home set-up and offer coworking options if preferred
-
Twice-yearly in-person whole Oak offsites to collaborate, connect, and have fun (with other occasional team events in person)
-
A culture that genuinely supports flexibility, autonomy, and trust
Inclusion and Belonging
We believe diverse teams build better products. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in the tech and education sectors.
If you're from an underrepresented group, there's a good chance you're discounting yourself before you've even started. That's more common than you'd think, and it means we may miss out on brilliant people. If you're excited by this role but don't meet every requirement, please apply anyway.
We use the Applied platform to help reduce bias in our hiring process. Answers are anonymised and reviewed by a panel of humans.
Key Info
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Location: Remote, but you must be based in the UK with the legal right to work here
-
Sponsorship: Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time
-
Closing date: We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the role early
If this sounds like the kind of role and team where you could do your life’s best work, we’d love to hear from you.
Next steps
You’ll answer a few admin questions and some questions related to your day-to-day job. Your answers will go through our sift process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised, and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers (real humans), so it's your thinking that gets assessed, not your CV.
If you are shortlisted, we’ll invite you to the next stage, which will consist of a remote interviews conducted over Zoom.
First round introductory interviews will be held on:
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Thursday, 23rd July 2026
-
Monday, 27th July 2026
-
Wednesday, 29th and Thursday, 30th July 2026
Second round interviews will be held on:
-
Wednesday, 5th and Thursday, 6th August 2026 and
-
Thursday, 13th August 2026
We love giving feedback, so at the end of the application process, we'll share how well you performed.
We are receiving excellent responses to our job advertisements. This may lead us to close the role early, so if you are considering applying, don't leave it too long to avoid missing out.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.